{"podcast":{"title":"Talkn Tennis","slug":"talkn-tennis-7574519","podcast_index_feed_id":7574519,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/talkn-tennis/","website_url":"https://open.spotify.com/show/3eAG7uprQRkCLinlWb6Ige?si=dtBtcLZlTmyYq8qcLO5SLA","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e505d42b-361e-496b-80f8-4b35d09d9ac1/talk-tennis-v1-min.png","author":"Talkn Tennis Productions","episode_count":36,"summary":"Talkn Tennis is a weekly tennis podcast where three mates break down ATP, WTA and Grand Slam drama over a beer – with more trash talk than Medvedev v Tsitsipas. If you’re sick of polite commentary and PR-approved answers, this is the show that says what every tennis tragic is actually thinking. Each week we unpack the biggest stories from around the tour: five-set epics, first-round choke jobs, coaching scandals, umpire meltdowns and everything in between. From Melbourne to Madrid, Roland Garros to the US Open, we follow the circus, argue over the hot takes and celebrate the weird, wonderful world of modern tennis. In every episode you’ll get: Honest, unfiltered reactions to the latest ATP & \"some\" WTA results Grand Slam storylines, dark-horse picks and wildly biased predictions Deep dives on players, rivalries and the moments that broke the internet Mailbag questions, overreactions and the occasional stat that may or may not be accurate Cold beers, bad jokes and friendship-ending debates about who could beat who in their prime. Rated R for racquet abuse, questionable stats and insensitive jokes, Talkn Tennis is not sanctioned by the ATP or WTA – and definitely not approved by you…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T08:17:10.113273+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talkn-tennis-7574519"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 6 - United Cup Preview","slug":"ep-6-united-cup-preview","published_at":"2026-01-01T10:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talkn-tennis-7574519/ep-6-united-cup-preview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talkn-tennis-7574519","url":"https://talkn-tennis.captivate.fm/episode/ep-6-united-cup-preview","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dbd9cd0f-ddd5-450a-828b-427e9d8949b6.mp3","summary":"Hello everybody and welcome back to Talkn Tennis — the only tennis podcast you need to be listening to if you want informed and unbiased opinions. My name’s Chris, I’ll be your host for this special run of episodes covering tennis down under, and I’m kicking things off by unpacking Day 1 of the United Cup — who’s playing, who should win, and who might already be regretting their off-season. We’re officially back in Australian summer mode — heat, crowds, national pride, and players stepping straight into meaningful matches before the Australian Open even begins. Today’s episode is all about the United Cup — and despite the name, this isn’t some brand-new gimmick. Mixed-team international tennis has been around for decades. Before the United Cup, we had the Hopman Cup — a tournament Australians know well. The idea was the same: men and women competing together, countries represented, and bragging rights on the line. The difference now? The United Cup runs on a much bigger scale, features deeper teams, and — crucially — offers ATP and WTA ranking points , which means players actually show up and actually care. A maximum of 500 points is offered. For example, a group-stage match win is worth 55 points if you beat a top-10 opponent, but is worth 45 points for beating an 11-20 ranked player, and decreases per ranking bracket. So while the branding’s new, the concept isn’t. This is team tennis with consequences — and in my opinion, it’s one of the better ways to launch the season before Melbourne Park opens its doors. So let’s get into it — the matchups, the pressure points, and the predictions that will absolutely be used against me tomorrow if they don’t land. 🇦🇺 What Is the United Cup? If you’re new to it — or you’ve watched it but never fully understood how it works — her…","meta_description":"Hello everybody and welcome back to Talkn Tennis — the only tennis podcast you need to be listening to if you want informed and unbiased opinions. My name…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":647,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/talkn-tennis-7574519/episodes/ep-6-united-cup-preview/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talkn-tennis-7574519/ep-6-united-cup-preview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}