In this episode of Ball Slapping, Dan and Gareth sit down with Camden Riviere — the current World Number 1 and defending World Champion in Real Tennis (also known as Court Tennis or Royal Tennis or Jeu de Paume).

Camden takes us deep inside one of the oldest, quirkiest, and most complex racket sports on the planet. From his early days in the U.S. to dominating courts around the world, we explore Camden’s journey, the bizarre beauty of the game, and what it takes to be the best in a sport most people have never even heard of.

We talk weird court architecture, ancient rules, rivalries, historic matches, and the mindset of a champion. Plus, Camden answers some great questions from the fans.

If you’ve ever wondered what sport Henry VIII would binge-watch, this is the one.

Welcome to the first ever episode of Ball Slapping—a podcast about the weird and wonderful world of ball sports where you hit things with your hands, a racket, or sometimes a frying pan. Dan Grant and Gareth Price dive into Fives, Wallball, and the chaos of Church Pelota. It’s niche. It’s nerdy. It slaps.