Get a Grip
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Ash Williams is a comedian. He's also a tennis savant. He's joined by journalist David Zita to discuss all things tennis. The ins, the outs and the foot faults of the game.
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Episode 131: The Final Boss & Carpool Karaoke
April 14, 2024 04:52 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, they do an episode while David drives Ash home from the airport, with some navigation assistance from Roger Federer. Plus the latest from Monte Carlo and more. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 130: Zita's Intervention & Djokovic's Coaching Bombshell
March 31, 2024 06:37 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's some home truths for David, as well as discussion about Novak Djokovic's big coaching move. Plus the latest from the Miami Masters and more. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 129: Tommy Faux Haas & Ferrer-ari
March 17, 2024 02:56 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's latest breakthrough, Andy Murray's big admission, an Indian Wells preview and the lowdown on Ash's search for a new place. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 128: Tennis' Best Couple & Indian Wells Preview
March 06, 2024 05:15 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's latest breakthrough, Andy Murray's big admission, an Indian Wells preview and the lowdown on Ash's search for a new place. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 127: In Deep Shapo & Tennis Trivia
February 27, 2024 00:36 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's Jordan Thompson's maiden win and unique celebration. David gives Andy Murray another drive by and Ash might be moving in with a professional tennis player. Plus some tennis trivia and general chat. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod See omnystudio.co...
Episode 126: Impromptu Guest & Tennis Ultimatums
February 21, 2024 02:44 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, they receive a surprise call from a friend of the show, before delving deep into some of life / tennis' greatest questions. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 125: Sponsor Controversy & Tennis Power Couples
February 15, 2024 04:49 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today they discuss a sponsor meet gone horribly wrong, delve into tennis' biggest power couples and unpack Rafael Nadal's latest setback. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 124: GOAT Blowback & Andy Murray Madness
February 08, 2024 04:17 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today they discuss the feedback for their recent GOAT reels, come to blows over Andy Murray and delve into a recent ATP video claiming the Tour is scripted. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 123: War on the Carota Boys
January 31, 2024 07:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today they take a closer look at the Carota Boys, what they stand for and why they still function after their Australian Open humiliation. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 122: Sinner Winner & Aus Open Review
January 29, 2024 03:15 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today they recap Jannik Sinner's huge comeback win over Daniil Medvedev and review the event as a whole. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 121: Game On! (with guest Robbie Koenig)
January 28, 2024 05:40 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today they are joined by GOAT tennis commentator Robbie Koenig to discuss the art of commentating and preview the Australian Open men's final. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 120: Dethroning The Djoker (with guest Mike Goldstein)
January 27, 2024 01:53 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today they are joined by comedian and tennis lover Mike Goldstein to go through the Djoker dethrone and some ideas for the upcoming finals. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 119: Semi Showdown
January 26, 2024 03:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, the boys go through the remaining semi finals of the Aus Open. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 118: Alcaraz Heel & Courier Best Form
January 25, 2024 06:07 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, the boys dissect why Carlos Alcaraz couldn't deliver and preview the semi finals at Aus Open. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 117: The Carota Boys Are Missing
January 24, 2024 08:41 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, we get a report on Rublev/ Sinner match that involves some missing carrots. And can anyone dethrone the Djoker? And we preview the remaining quarter finals and get excited for some anticipated semis! Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 116: Demon defeated & Djokovic's bizarre antics
January 22, 2024 03:56 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, there's listener questions, a dissection of Alex de Minaur's loss and Novak's bizarre win over Adrian Mannarino. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 115: Hunting the 3rd Forehand & Press Conference Update
January 21, 2024 04:01 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, there's listener questions, Pat Cash interviews and some new competition for the Carota boys. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 114: Ash's Aus Open chaos & Djoker's near misses
January 17, 2024 23:35 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today thry bring you up to speed on accreditation dramas threatening to engulf the Australian Open before discussing Novak Djokovic's form slump, some big Aussie efforts and more. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 113: LIVE from the Aus Open ft. Impromptu Guest
January 15, 2024 10:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita break down the tournament so far, the media room shenanigans and review some of the big results over the opening two days, with a special guest joining late. Follow @GAGTennisPod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 112: Aus Open Draw Analysis and Predictions
January 12, 2024 04:46 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita break down the Australian Open draw, including some opening round blockbusters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 111: Aus Open dramas & Fans in the wild
January 10, 2024 05:18 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss some ball and wildcard dramas heading into the Australian Open, Ash's chance encounter with a GAG listener and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emergency Pod: Rafael Nadal OUT of Aus Open
January 07, 2024 09:46 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita convene for an emergency episode, with Rafael Nadal having withdrawn from the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 109: Aggressive voicemails & De Minaur's milestone
January 07, 2024 03:59 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss Alex de Minaur's milestone, Rafa's injury scare and receive a very aggressive voicemail from a listener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 108: Shirtless shenanigans & Ash goes viral
January 05, 2024 04:36 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Get A Grip podcast is finally here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss Ash's latest press conference escapades and Alex de Minaur's huge win over Novak Djokovic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 107: Get A Grip is HERE! Plus Demon defeats Djoker!
January 04, 2024 04:07 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Get A Grip podcast is finally here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss each other's clothing preferences, the fallout from Ash and Alex de Minaur's press conference and Rafael Nadal's bathroom trouble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 106: Ash and Djoker's press conference exchange & Rafa's return
January 03, 2024 02:31 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode Ash breaks down his United Cup press conference exchange with Novak Djokovic and we review the return of Rafael Nadal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 105: United Cup special guests & Ash's near-death experience
January 02, 2024 03:50 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they discuss special guests at the United Cup, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem and a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 104: Demon's new catchphrase & Impressions galore
December 30, 2023 05:09 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they discuss the opening night of the United Cup, both on and off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 103: Djoker's new look & Summer of Tennis preview
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they check in ahead of the summer of tennis, with Ash in Perth for the United Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 102: Backhand To The Future
December 11, 2023 23:29 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they discuss the Summer of tennis... with Djokovic on 60 minutes, Kyrgios AO, Rafa return and a new vehicle for Federer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 101: Djoker's 24th Slam & Shannon Noll
September 12, 2023 03:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring comedian Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, Ash and David dissect the US Open finals. Follow on socials @ashtennispodcast Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 100: John Millman
September 10, 2023 01:42 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome back to the 100th episode of the ATP Podcast with comedian, Ash Williams, and sports journalist, David Zita. Today the boys are joined by Aussie tennis legend, John Millman. The discussion covers everything from playing on tour, best tennis memories, getting to know Roger Federer, G.O.A.T chat, listeners questions and much more. You can watch this interview on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2XCOe8MTZ0 This episode was recorded on Wed Sept 6th, 2023. See omnystudi...
Episode 99: Gatorade Shower & Glue Hour
September 08, 2023 05:49 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring comedian Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, Ash and David dissect the latest results from the US Open, while Ash makes a series of bizarre Gatorade shower references. Follow on socials @ashtennispodcast Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 98: The Media Moguls & Bagel Boy
September 06, 2023 09:17 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring comedian Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, Ash has a re-match with Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes and we discuss the latest results from the U.S Open. And on the back of David's segment on SEN today, he is upset over Ash's Miss Universe article in the Herald Sun. Follow on socials @ashtennispodcast Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Crea...
Episode 97: Doubting Novak & Bathroom Breaks
September 03, 2023 10:40 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through Novak Djokovic's latest comeback and other news from the US Open and beyond. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 96: Miserable Matteo & The Human Fence
September 01, 2023 03:48 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through Matteo Berrettini's injury, Ash's latest nicknames for David, some underperforming stars and questions about the GoFundMe. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Listener Aaron from the US Open
August 30, 2023 06:45 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's bonus episode, we chat with listener Aaron, who is working at the US Open and sets the scene for us at Flushing Meadows. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 95: Leaked Coffee Catch-Ups & US Open Drama
August 30, 2023 04:40 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHelp support the ATP Podcast's trip the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through Ash's lunch 'bet' with David, US Open results and a leaked coffee catchup that ruffles some feathers. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SPECIAL: Dave Hughes talks celebrity tennis rivalries
August 29, 2023 05:17 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, Dave Hughes joins us to chat his one-sided rivalry with Ash and his record against the who's who of the media world. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 94: Buying Beef Jerky & Sakkari Shambles
August 28, 2023 12:46 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBHelp support the ATP Podcast's trip the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through an eventful weekend, lack of eftpos machine Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 93: US Open Preview & New York update
August 25, 2023 07:55 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHelp support the ATP Podcast's trip the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through the epic final in Cincinnati, preview the US Open draws and give an update on New York. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 92: Bee-zare breakdown & A call from our sponsor
August 17, 2023 05:06 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHelp support the ATP Podcast's trip the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through some bizarre scenes in Cincinnati, discuss the New York trip and call up our sponsor to vent. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 91: Djoko-beard & a trip with Tommy Haas
August 08, 2023 02:24 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHelp support the ATP Podcast's trip the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through our robust dinner at the Zita household, Novak Djokovic's new look, Caroline Wozniacki's comeback and a lot more. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 90: Meet the Zitas & The Kygs with the Dragon Tattoo
July 26, 2023 04:08 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHelp support the ATP Podcast's trip the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we provide a final update on the GoFundMe with some big ATP news, talk through Nick Kyrgios' bold new tattoo, Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from Toronto and preview tonight's dinner at the Zita household. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Co...
Episode 89: King Carlos dethrones Djoker & 'Even Steven'
July 17, 2023 05:31 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBHelp send the ATP Podcast to the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we recap Carlos Alcaraz's extraordinary five-set win over Novak Djokovic, as well as a fascinating duel in the commentary booth to bring Wimbledon to a thrilling close. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/liste...
Episode 88: DM drive by & Wimbledon finalists
July 14, 2023 07:53 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBHelp send the ATP Podcast to the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we welcome a new sponsor, reveal a brutal DM on our Instagram page and talk through the results and matches ahead at Wimbledon. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 87: Novak's Wimbledon warning & Podcast brainstorm
July 12, 2023 05:20 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHelp send the ATP Podcast to the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we talk through some telling comments from a couple of the remaining players at Wimbledon, predictions for the crunch finals and an update on the GoFundMe as it ticks into the final set. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See om...
Episode 86: Soggy Strawberries & David's Mum calls again
July 10, 2023 08:44 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHelp send the ATP Podcast to the US Open The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, we unpack listener messages and Wimbledon controversy before David's Mum calls during the podcast for the second straight episode. She has a stack of feedback for Ash and David. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio....
Episode 85: Grimacing on Grass
July 07, 2023 09:08 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHelp send the ATP Podcast to the US Open: https://linktr.ee/ashtennispodcast The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 84: Wacky Wimbledon & Federer's mid-life crisis
July 05, 2023 06:45 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHelp send the ATP Podcast to the US Open: https://linktr.ee/ashtennispodcast The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring Ash Williams and Sports Journalist David Zita discussing the finer points of the game. Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.