Murray Musings
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Three friends come together to talk about the Scottish professional tennis player, Andy Murray. Listen in as they examine Andy's career in a detail that only the most passionately dedicated/obsessive(!?) of fans could manage. Follow Claire, Scott and Peter as they ramble, rave, and generally attempt to articulate their love for the man that's given them so much joy. As Andy looks to prove that he's still capable of top level tennis ahead of the 2021 season, join his biggest fans as they prepare themselves for what could well be the most important year in their hero's career so far...
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Episode 47 - Rotterdam With Bagels
February 06, 2022 18:03 - 1 hour - 91 MBJust last night, our hosts got the band back together and brought in the Tennis and Bagels Podcast boys to help them run over the second week's happenings at the Australian Open (can you believe they continued the tournament after Andy lost? Unbelievable...). On top of that, they also chitchat about the recent sad news that former US Open champion Juan Martín del Potro is planning to hang up his racket in the next few weeks. :( And on top of that on top of that, they also discuss Andy's chan...
Episode 46 - Come Have A Drink With Us...
January 24, 2022 23:49 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBWell... That was the Australian Open, eh? We all enjoyed it even if it was a bit short but it was good for what it was and it wrapped up after only two matches! Crazy! Weird that they didn't even bother playing beyond the second round... Such a shame... ... Come have a drink with us as we consider Andy Murray's Australian Open run with Michael/@lobwinners. We review what's gone and preview what's still on the horizon and think about what Andy's next steps could be. Better days are to com...
Episode 45 - We Finished Recording This 5 Minutes Ago...
January 16, 2022 22:49 - 1 hour - 67 MBYup, this is a mess but when is it ever not with our hosts?! Come listen to Peter, Claire and Scott... erm... analyse(?!) the Australian Open draw in a last minute fashion that only Murray Musings could be capable of!
Episode 44 - A Conversation with Judy Murray
January 14, 2022 17:40 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBNo, don't adjust your screens. You read that title correctly. Earlier this week, Claire, Peter, Scott and guest host Zainab sat down with Judy Murray(!!!!) to talk about the legacy of the Murray family, how the governing bodies in British tennis have failed to capitalise on her sons' successes and what she thinks of the current Novak Djokovic situation. Judy brings with her a history of helping children enjoy picking up rackets for the first time and level of coaching that could well produc...
Episode 43 - A Quiet Start To 2022...
January 07, 2022 01:59 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBNothing much has really been happening in the world of professional tennis in the first few weeks of the 2022 season to be honest so we gave Peter, Claire and Scott the week off to relax and do no-... OK, OK, we're only joking! HAPPY NEW YEAR, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY WE-HOPE-YOU-ALL-HAVE-THE-RIGHT-VISA! Oh, yes, come and sit with our hosts as we analyse Andy Murray's blink-and-you'd-miss-it start to the year before we move on to talk about the current dilemma surrounding Novak Djokovic...
Episode 42 - The 2021 Season Countdown with Tennis and Bagels
December 13, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt's raw. It's passionate. It's real. It's... more-or-less unedited because Scott couldn't work out how to make his audio sound clearer... IT'S THE FIRST PART OF OUR 2021 SEASON RUNDOWN WITH THE TENNIS AND BAGELS BOYS!!! (Part 2 to be recorded and uploaded shortly over at Tennis and Bagels HQ!)
Episode 41 - It's been 84 years...
December 04, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOur hosts FINALLY sat down together as a trio last week to discuss all things end of season and all things tennis world relevant! Claire and Peter made sure to roll out an imaginary red carpet for Scott's pod comeback, much to his unbridled appreciation... This episode does lead our hosts to some fairly serious discussion topics so feel free to take note of the time stamps that we'll include down below. Thank you! 3 minutes, 52 seconds - Peng Shuai situation discussed in length. 20 minut...
Episode 40 - Reflections on Andy's 2021 Season
November 17, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBClaire and Peter poured themselves a glass of their preferred alcoholic beverage this week and sat down to talk about Andy's 2021 season and all that came with it. From the highs of his Wimbledon first and second round wins to the lows of his losses that perhaps came too frequently for both his and our liking, this episode is simultaneously a trip down memory lane and a fingers-crossed look to the future...
Episode 39 - A Second Conversation with Blair Henley
November 09, 2021 17:33 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBA few weeks ago, Blair Henley was kind enough to take time out of her ridiculously busy schedule to come and chat with our hosts again here in Murray Musings HQ. She brought with her fresh new stories from behind the scenes of some of the most well-known and memorable tennis player interviews and interactions and also offered her thoughts on how Andy has been getting on in the second half of 2021. So get some popcorn, grab a drink, and sit with us a while as Claire, Peter and Scott talk with...
Episode 38 - PETER MET ANDY MURRAY!
October 23, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBAnd here we finally are, with Peter's full recap of his time working at Indian Wells 2021 and his breakdown of all of his amazing experiences there. Join Claire and Scott as they listen in awed silence (or at least, as much silence as you can get when Scott's around...) to Peter's tales of Andy Murray related in-person chit-chat, which include a certain viral odour eaters shoe gift... WE ALSO HAVE A NEW OUTRO SO STAY TUNED UNTIL THE END! (...or just fast forward to the end of the episode....
A Second Conversation with Ben Rothenberg
October 09, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 95 MBAhead of this episode, Scott just about managed to pull himself together and be on his best behaviour ahead of Ben Rothenberg's second visit to Murray Musings HQ. Ben kindly agreed to return to the podcast on the final day of the 2021 Laver Cup and shared his thoughts on the tournament with us, as well as commenting once more on the key issues that he feels currently demand the most attention on the professional tennis tours. Some of what is discussed is of a very serious nature so please do...
Episode 37 - A Second Conversation with Ben Rothenberg
October 09, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 95 MBAhead of this episode, Scott just about managed to pull himself together and be on his best behaviour ahead of Ben Rothenberg's second visit to Murray Musings HQ. Ben kindly agreed to return to the podcast on the final day of the 2021 Laver Cup and shared his thoughts on the tournament with us, as well as commenting once more on the key issues that he feels currently demand the most attention on the professional tennis tours. Some of what is discussed is of a very serious nature so please do...
Episode 36 - Murray plays Metz
September 21, 2021 12:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn the days before Andy's first match in Metz, Peter and Scott sat down to chat about his two match in Rennes last week and what their thoughts are on his form currently. In the absence of Claire, Peter puts in a good shift managing Scott's general pessimism to the point where they both are feeling quietly optimistic about his chances despite a solid draw stacked with quality opposition standing in Andy's way to the title...
Episode 35 - Raducanu and Rennes
September 15, 2021 16:25 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThe title says it all with this episode as Claire and Peter sit down with returning/guest host Rashmi to talk all things Emma Raducanu and all things Rennes Challenger tournament, the event that Andy Murray is currently playing in this week. Thankfully, Scott could not make it for this recording and so cannot gloat in everyone's faces regarding his absolutely outstanding, mesmerising, fabulous prediction regarding Raducanu's run to the US Open trophy... Yes, Scott did write this description...
Episode 34 - Bitterness and Bagels
September 06, 2021 20:35 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBMy goodness, so many people in Murray Musings HQ tonight as our hosts invite Owen and Vansh from Tennis and Bagels fame around for dinner and drinks... And by dinner and drinks, we means intense Andy Murray loogate drama chat! Grab yourself a wee drink and settle on in as we sink our teeth into all that went on for Andy in his first round match at the US Open one week ago today...
Episode 33 - Andy draws Tsitsipas. We're surprisingly confident!
August 29, 2021 19:56 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn the absence of Scott, Murray Musings HQ is pleasantly devoid of chaos and accidentally-set-on-fire bins for once! Claire and Peter sit down with a wee beverage each to discuss Andy's US Open prospects. Our hosts dive into their 5 key standout first round matches alongside their picks to win both the men's and women's draws! Pour yourself your favourite tipple and sit with them awhile on the eve of our hero's next great suffering Slam effort...
Episode 32 - ANDY KNOWS WE EXIST!!!!!!
August 23, 2021 16:31 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBYEP, YOU READ RIGHT! Our man-on-the-ground Peter managed to get a few words with Mr Murray himself last week at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament. Grab a wee bite to eat, grab a wee drink of water, and put your feet up to listen on in as Peter shares his gossip with Claire and Scott, before our hosts then move on to analyse Andy's two singles matches last week and preview his upcoming matches in Winston-Salem. SO. MUCH. ANDY. CONTENT.
Episode 31 - Andy's Back and So Are We!
August 16, 2021 12:39 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBAt midnight UK time tonight, 7pm local time in Cincinnati, Andy Murray is going to walk on court to play a singles tennis tournament draw once again! Weirder still, he'll be doing so in a Masters 1000 event that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are all not entered into. Times really do be changing... What hasn't changed is our hosts! Come listen on in as Claire, Peter and Scott discuss how they're going to celebrate when Andy is lifting the trophy next Sunday...
Episode 30! - A Milestone and a Birthday
August 03, 2021 14:43 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBDual celebrations in Murray Musings HQ today as our hosts record their 30th episode of the podcast while devouring multiple slices of Peter's birthday cake! Go out and buy some cake of your own to eat while listening in to Claire, Peter and Scott chitchat about the Olympics, what they thought of Andy's performances in it, and what the next few weeks could look like for their man...
Episode 29 - Loos, Queues and a VERY late Olympics Preview...
July 31, 2021 23:21 - 1 hour - 63 MB7 days ago, our hosts sat down with the lovely Angie! A tennis fanatic, Angie brought with her a passion for Canadian players which at the tiiiiiiime, proved to be a somewhat controversial subject given that Andy Murray was due to play Felix Auger Aliassime... We all know how THAT ended up turning out... In any case, a lot of what Peter, Claire, Angie and Scott discuss within this episode has already come and gone but that's OK because there's also moments such as Claire asking Angie how th...
Episode 28 - Wimbledon and a Thunderstorm
July 20, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAs a storm rattles Peter's windows over in Texas, Scott and Claire bask in the surprisingly sunshiny Scotland to discuss Wimbledon, all that it brought with it, and how the Olympics are steadily beginning to take shape. If you'd like to know how Claire managed to survive an entire day down at Wimbledon with Scott, grab a wee drink and settle on in for this rather chilled detox episode of Murray Musings...
Episode 27 - Wimbledon Finals Predictions with Michael
July 10, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRight, we'll be totally honest here and admit to the fact that this episode was supposed to go out midweek before Scott and Claire went gallivanting off down to Wimbledon! However, Scott insists that he couldn't get it edited in time! Typical... In any case, some of our finalists predictions were pretty accurate! And some were absolutely not! Come listen in as Claire, Peter and Scott chat with their very special guest, Michael (AKA @lobwinners)! Michael enters Murray Musings HQ with stories...
Episode 26 - Rashmi returns for Wimbers!
June 27, 2021 20:47 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAs Andy Murray prepares to make a return to the grass courts of Wimbledon in competitive singles action for the first time in four years tomorrow, a friendly and familiar face drops by Murray Musings HQ for a wee chit-chat with our hosts. Rashmi takes up a position at the table as Andy's chances are discussed and debated, before the draws are analysed in detail. Listen in as the biggest Andy Murray fans in the world get ready for the big day...
Episode 25 - Segues...
June 22, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBClaire, Peter and Scott sit down for a somewhat reflective episode, as they chitchat all the way back to the Nottingham Challenger, before moving on to cover Andy's two Queen's Club matches this past week. Their conversation also touches on Andy's recent interview in The Times, where he was asked about Naomi Osaka's situation with the press at the French Open, as well as what his chances are at Wimbledon this year...
Episode 25 - Segways...
June 22, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBClaire, Peter and Scott sit down for a somewhat reflective episode, as they chitchat all the way back to the Nottingham Challenger, before moving on to cover Andy's two Queen's Club matches this past week. Their conversation also touches on Andy's recent interview in The Times, where he was asked about Naomi Osaka's situation with the press at the French Open, as well as what his chances are at Wimbledon this year...
Episode 24 - A Conversation with Courtney Nguyen
June 14, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour - 102 MBA LOT is covered in this bumper episode of Murray Musings, as our hosts sit down to chat with Courtney Nguyen, the WTA Insider! Courtney covers a lot of ground in this extended conversation, opening up about her past and how she found her feet within the complex world of tennis media. She also admits to being a rather obsessive fan of Andy Murray back in the day and unpacks the reasons why she was rather fascinated by him. The French Open and Andy’s upcoming match with Benoit Paire at Queen...
Episode 23 - A Conversation with Alex Gruskin
June 08, 2021 15:10 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week, Claire, Scott and Peter had the opportunity to sit down and reflect back on the first week of the French Open with the host of ANOTHER podcast, Alex Gruskin! Alex brings with him an extensive history of tennis analysis which includes over 1000 episodes of the Cracked Racquets podcast! 1000! And to think we're all done with Scott's chat after only 23 episodes of Murray Musings... On a more serious note, Alex offers some insight into what it takes to remain motivated when covering a...
Episode 22 - A messy French Open chitchat...
May 28, 2021 17:33 - 1 hour - 68 MBOh dear. Scott turned up late and slightly drunk to record an episode of Murray Musings and this right here is the result... Grab a drink of your own and listen on in as Claire and Peter attempt to offer some valuable insight on the French Open draws, whilst Scott steadily and repeatedly drives the entire conversation off the rails. He's on his last warning after this... Bear with us until the end of this episode though, as that is where our hosts explain that we are running a "Last Man Sta...
Episode 21 - French Open who?!
May 24, 2021 22:14 - 55 minutes - 51 MBAs the tennis world descends on the clay of Paris for the start of the French Open, Claire, Peter and Scott look to the grass court season because let's be honest, we all know Rafa and Serena are winning that thing anyway... No, but seriously, listen on in as our hosts talk about Andy's decision to close the curtains on his short-but-ever-so-sweet 2021 clay court swing, before moving on to chit-chat about the Nottingham Challenger event that their hero has just signed up for... This episode...
Episode 20 - A Conversation with David Sammel
May 14, 2021 16:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAs Andy Murray and Liam Broady were stepping on the court to play their doubles match in Rome this past Wednesday night, our hosts were coming to the end of a fantastic chit-chat with Liam's coach, David Sammel! Listen in as David unpacks his "origin story" and what led him to coaching one of Britain's best players. Claire, Peter and Scott also manage to get some insight into what the friendship between Andy and Liam is like behind the scenes...
Episode 19 - Hallelujah! It's Andy Murray!
May 11, 2021 13:22 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOh, yes, yes, yes, yes, YES! He's back and so are we to report on it! After radio silence for what felt like an eternity, Andy Murray is practicing and playing and even has a SCHEDULE for events that he plans to compete in. Unbelievable! Come hither and listen in as Peter, Claire and Scott dissect what Andy is in Rome FOR, who he's hitting WITH and what his goals ARE. This is a fun, celebratory episode after weeks of uncertainty so we hope you enjoy listening as much as our hosts enjoyed rec...
Episode 18 - A Conversation with Mike Cation
May 03, 2021 19:13 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBEpisode 18 brings with it an interview with "the hardest working man in tennis", Mike Cation! Despite refuting that quoted title, Mike's frequent 14-hour working days spent commentating on tennis is certainly awe-inspiring to hear about! Listen on in as Mike unpacks why Challenger Tour tennis is such a fascinating blend of raw desperation and eye-popping skill on an all-or-nothing level...
Episode 17 - An Andy Murray Therapy Session
April 26, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBEpisode 17 of Murray Musings finds Peter and Scott sitting down with Claire and her wonderfully Glaswegian accent! Having followed Andy from aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the way back in 2003, Claire has quite the history as a Muzzfam member, one that's well-worth tuning in for! Claire tells our hosts tales of her Andy experiences, including a meeting with THE Kim Sears... Also, make sure to listen right to the end for a discussion on the time that Claire ran into Roger Federer in an Australian a...
Episode 16 - A Conversation with Caitlin Thompson
April 19, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBPeter and Scott sit down with the co-founder of Racquet Magazine, Caitlin Thompson. Breaking down her reasons for starting Racquet in the first place, Caitlin offers her thoughts on the areas of tennis media that need to change in order to improve how the sport is covered globally. Big 3 discourse, tennis twitter stan wars and dusty old white press rooms are all discussed in detail and Caitlin's expertise in the industry means that she's well-placed to comment on exactly where Andy Murray's ...
Episode 15 - Wherefore Art Thou Andy?!
April 11, 2021 18:21 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBPeter and Scott convene to talk about the Monte-Carlo tournament draw... and the lack of Andy's place in it! Pull up a chair and listen, as Peter tries to convince Scott away from the darkened depths of an existential crises of panic over the radio silence from the Murray camp following his withdrawal from the Miami Open a few weeks ago. As the 2021 clay court season begins, our hosts are left wondering just how many footprints their hero will leave on the red brick this year...
Episode 14 - A Conversation with Ben Rothenberg
April 05, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBOur trio of hosts invite one of the biggest tennis journalists in the world to Murray Musings HQ this week. Having made a career out of travelling the globe and telling stories about the sport he loves from his own unique perspective, Ben Rothenberg has been in press-conferences at most of the major tennis tournaments. Ben offers his thoughts on a number of the key issues that face both the WTA and ATP tours currently, as well as commenting on his multiple interviews with.... Andy Murray. ...
Episode 13 - A Conversation with Blair Henley
March 21, 2021 16:47 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBEpisode 13 is anything but unlucky for our intrepid trio of hosts as they have the opportunity to sit down with reporter, host and writer, Blair Henley. Bringing with her stories of her experiences as an on-court interviewer and off-court media personality, Blair shares a whole host of intriguing background information from her time working within the chaotic world of tennis. Having had the chance to create a number of special player moments that will forever be remembered, Blair has intervi...
Episode 12 - Congratulations, Kim and Andy!
March 14, 2021 21:39 - 1 hour - 102 MBWell, what a week that was for Andy Murray news!? Not sure any of us expected THAT! Come and listen in as Rashmi, Peter, Scott and their special guest, Pierre, celebrate the news that Andy is a father once again! 4 kids! All under 5 years old!? Impressive! Our hosts also discuss more general tennis news and analyse some of the interesting results from recent tournaments.
Episode 11 - Rotterdam Ramblings with James
March 07, 2021 20:06 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBANDY WON A MATCH AT TOUR LEVEL! Come celebrate with Rashmi, Peter, Scott and their special guest, James! There's spicy takes on spicy takes in this episode but there's also a lotta' love for Mr Murray and his efforts in the Rotterdam tournament, where he won his first ATP tour level match of the year! On top of this, our hosts take a deep-dive into some of Andy's quotes from his post-match press-conferences this week and analyse what they could mean...
Episode 10 - Looking onward to Rotterdam
February 28, 2021 19:32 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBRashmi, Scott and Peter convene to reflect back on Andy's first round defeat in Montpellier last week. Listen in as Rashmi and Peter look to drag Scott back from the brink of despair and hopelessness! Our hosts also offer their thoughts on the Rotterdam tournament draw ahead of Andy's first match on Monday...
Episode 9 - We Jinxed Andy Murray
February 24, 2021 21:43 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBEpisode 9 is here and, well... What a first round match THAT was for Andy Murray... It's a shame we didn't know it would be before we recorded this episode on Sunday night. Take a seat and get ready to laugh a LOT as Peter, Rashmi, Scott and their special guest, Nareh, make predictions for the Montpellier tournament that's happening currently, while also looking ahead to the Rotterdam event starting next week...
Episode 8 - Molly's Musings on Andy Murray
February 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBIn the absence of his usual co-hosts this week, Scott welcomes Molly to Murray Musings HQ. A casual tennis fan, Molly has had the unique privilege of putting up with Scott's Andy cardboard cutout for years now. She is therefore well-placed to give her in-depth analysis and insight into Andy's recent return to the Challenger circuit last week.
Episode 7 - Biella Bound
February 06, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBOMGOMGOMG ANDY IS BACK PLAYING TENNIS NEXT WEEEEEEEK! Come and sit down for an hour with Rashmi, Peter, Scott and their very special guest, Nareh! Listen in as the four talk about Andy's decision to drop down to the Challenger circuit in an attempt to get match play. The Australian Open, ATP Cup and WTA Tour events are all discussed as well so grab some popcorn and stick in some headphones as Murray Musings looks to Biella and beyond!
Episode 6 - Zainab Zips By
January 31, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThe second of our two part weekend special and Rashmi, Peter and Scott welcome Zainab to Murray Musings HQ. Zainab brings with her a host of unique Andy Murray memories and a backlog of meetings with the man himself. Listen in as she lays out her history as a Murray fanatic and why she thinks that Judy Murray should be in charge of the LTA... We all absolutely agree.
Episode 5 - Joe Joins Us
January 30, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBRashmi, Peter and Scott welcome their first guest to Murray Musings HQ! Listen in as the trio are joined by Murray memorabilia king, Joe! A massive Novak Djokovic fan, Joe offers his invaluable insight into some of the best matches the Big 4 have had. Joe also has a unique status as one of the few tennis fans to have completed the "Fan Grand Slam", having attended all four of the major tournaments as a spectator!... They'll be renaming them the ma-Joer tournaments soon!... That's the last ti...
Episode 4 - Andy's Aussie Open Woes
January 23, 2021 17:04 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBAnother week, another last minute podcast recording as Rashmi, Peter and Scott unpack why Andy's Australian Open devastation could be a good thing for him in terms of his 2021 season prospects and who their picks are for the title now that their hero is no longer in the draw...
Episode 3 - Get well soon, Andy Murray!
January 16, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRashmi, Scott and Peter convene for an emergency recording of Murray Musings as they each struggle to process the news that Andy has tested positive for coronavirus. Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn and settle in as the trio cover the events of the last few days in detail. Fans of certain American male tennis players may want to avoid listening... I'd like to take a quick moment to say that there are some topics discussed in this episode that some of our listeners may find upsetting. I wil...
Episode 2 - Andy's Heartbreak Years
January 09, 2021 12:52 - 35 minutes - 33 MBFrom the middle of 2017 onward, it became increasingly clear that Andy Murray would need to take more drastic steps to try and prolong his tennis playing career. Travel back in time with Rashmi, Peter and Scott as they reminisce about the most worrying moments as an Andy fan and listen in as they discuss whether or not they truly believed that their hero would overcome the challenges that he faced... Twitter: @MurrayMusing
Episode 1 - We umm and ahh a lot
January 02, 2021 12:15 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBJoin Rashmi, Scott and Peter in this first episode of Murray Musings, as they umm and ahh their way through their origin stories as fans of professional tennis player, Andy Murray. Twitter: MurrayMusing