In Episode 16, we're grappling with some of the social and cultural issues that popped up during Wimbledon. Specifically: the controversial New York Times piece on body image in women's tennis; Stakhovsky's homophobic comments and the ATP's role in dealing with them; and the circus surrounding Nick Kyrgios.2:30 NY Times story on body image in women's tennis18:00 Rothenberg's response to the controversy32:45 Sergiy Stakhovsky's homophobia37:30 The ATP's responsibility44:30 The Nick Kyrgios Show (and our evolving views on it)49:00 Kyrgios and race (and blackface)Reading material: Ben RothenbergDave Zirin

08:40  What is feminism and why does it matter?17:15  Andy Murray and feminism; what has he done to earn the label?22:00  Women in sports - why Mauresmo's appointment matters28:00  Complicating Murray's feminism30:00  Why men (and women) fear identifying as a feminist33:00  Andy vs. his colleagues in men's tennis34:00  Spanish Davis Cup and Rafa Nadal showing his ass, and not in a good way (Hi, @TrollandGarros!)38:30  A few final thoughts on defining feminism, and how misogyny limits both women and menRead Jonathan's essay on why Andy Murray's feminism matters.

08:40  What is feminism and why does it matter?17:15  Andy Murray and feminism; what has he done to earn the label?22:00  Women in sports - why Mauresmo's appointment matters28:00  Complicating Murray's feminism30:00  Why men (and women) fear identifying as a feminist33:00  Andy vs. his colleagues in men's tennis34:00  Spanish Davis Cup and Rafa Nadal showing his ass, and not in a good way (Hi, @TrollandGarros!)38:30  A few final thoughts on defining feminism, and how misogyny limits both women and men
Read Jonathan's essay on why Andy Murray's feminism matters. 

We're recapping the wild, bizarro, and ultimately rewarding 2015 Roland Garros:- Celebrating the extraterrestrial accomplishments of Serena Williams, and her unrepentant, flawed, and pioneering Serena-ness.- We marvel at Stan Wawrinka's power, backhand, and competitive will.- We tout our wisdom in avoiding predictions.- In #SeeWhatHadHappenedWas, we give our perspective on the Tara Moore Twitter Catastrophe. Consequential? Not really. It's tea, though.- Learn what to bring to a verbal knife fight with Jonathan.

It's a prediction free French Open preview!- The controversy machine that is the British tennis press - We recount a favorite shady men's tennis moment- Getting to the bottom of the Rafa time violation hoopla in #SeeWhatHadHappenedWas- Most importantly, we look at the highlights of the 2015 Roland Garros singles draws: the loaded top halves,      Federer's luck, the Nadal-Djokovic quarter from hell, and the chances of some dark horses.

It's Episode 12, and we're reviewing the clay season, including the Nadal narrative, Serena's disappointing swing, and the other standouts.BUT FIRST: - we chat about Mad Men's finale and the fates of our heroes: Peggy and Joan.- we lament Game of Thrones and its unimaginative reliance on sexual assault.- we generally go way off-topic!

In #SeeWhatHadHappenedWas, we:- Introduce a new segment, in which you'll hear our expertise on a salacious happening in the tennis world, past and  present (starting with Andy Murray's dressing-down of Lukas Rosol)- Indulge our nostalgia by recounting what sparked our interest in tennis.- Talk about our favorite players from yesteryear.- Discuss why tennis inspires such a devoted following.

In #SeeWhatHadHappenedWas, we:- Introduce a new segment, in which you'll hear our expertise on a salacious happening in the tennis world, past and  present (starting with Andy Murray's dressing-down of Lukas Rosol)- Indulge our nostalgia by recounting what sparked our interest in tennis.- Talk about our favorite players from yesteryear.- Discuss why tennis inspires such a devoted following.

On the docket for episode 10:- Eugenie Bouchard's fateful snub.- Professionalism, likeability and comparing successful women (or, the Mariah effect).- Rafa's hard road on clay and Novak's dominance.- Featuring our impersonations of Genie and Rafa.

On the docket for episode 10:

- Eugenie Bouchard's fateful snub.

- Professionalism, likeability and comparing successful women (or, the Mariah effect).

- Rafa's hard road on clay and Novak's dominance.

- Featuring our impersonations of Genie and Rafa.