Down a Break Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:28:13 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1995717 en-us © 2026 Down a Break yes e9e3fe8f-b665-59d2-972b-37dd59a58c1b Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fhp8rvhy2bpt3yaif6rpdm034mcm?.jpg Down a Break Episode #52 - Dean Goes to Miami, Spring Season Goals, Do Racquets Actually Matter? Episode #52 - Dean Goes to Miami, Spring Season Goals, Do Racquets Actually Matter? yeooooo sup fam it's the boy I'm back actually we're back

sunshine double is ova (shoutout to sinna & saba), Monte Carlo has come and gone and spring is upon on

enjoy

2:00 - End of Indian Wells 

4:45 - Dean's experience in Miami 

13:40 - Shitsipas is completely cooked 

15:55 - Fils v Tommy Match of the Year (so far)

17:15 - Monte Carlo (when can we go) 

23:37 - Most important thing (our tennis games)

29:34 - Fan Mail

]]> yeooooo sup fam it's the boy I'm back actually we're back

sunshine double is ova (shoutout to sinna & saba), Monte Carlo has come and gone and spring is upon on

enjoy

2:00 - End of Indian Wells 

4:45 - Dean's experience in Miami 

13:40 - Shitsipas is completely cooked 

15:55 - Fils v Tommy Match of the Year (so far)

17:15 - Monte Carlo (when can we go) 

23:37 - Most important thing (our tennis games)

29:34 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-19056861 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2115 4 4 full false Episode #51 - Harvard Commentating Recap, Indian Wells, Will We Be Down a Break Forever? Episode #51 - Harvard Commentating Recap, Indian Wells, Will We Be Down a Break Forever? Hello everyone. Wanted to make sure the people had some content during this "FIFTH SLAM" as they call it (to be honest I don't like that they call it that but whatever). Join us as we discuss, argue, dispute, laugh, and love. 

1:59 - Daniel makes his broadcasting debut at Harvard

7:40 - Dubai/Doha/The issue with the Middle East (well... one of them)

12:40 - Indian Wells CURRENTLY 

27:48 - Fan Mail 

]]> Hello everyone. Wanted to make sure the people had some content during this "FIFTH SLAM" as they call it (to be honest I don't like that they call it that but whatever). Join us as we discuss, argue, dispute, laugh, and love. 

1:59 - Daniel makes his broadcasting debut at Harvard

7:40 - Dubai/Doha/The issue with the Middle East (well... one of them)

12:40 - Indian Wells CURRENTLY 

27:48 - Fan Mail 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-18833211 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2128 4 3 full false Episode #50 (!!) - Australian Open Recap, Coco Smashing Racquets, Alex Honnold is the best Athlete of All Time Episode #50 (!!) - Australian Open Recap, Coco Smashing Racquets, Alex Honnold is the best Athlete of All Time What up guys we made it through Australia - hopefully you caught some of the action because there was definitely action to be caught. Honestly my tummy hurts so you don't get time stamps this time but things we talk about off the top of my head include learner tien, mike zheng mr. columbia, the boringness of rybakina, sinner not being able to win a match longer than 4 hours, alcaraz deserving more praise, dean's strange definition of best athletes, skiing, being naked during this episode, chess, espn being shitty, etc. 


night night

]]> What up guys we made it through Australia - hopefully you caught some of the action because there was definitely action to be caught. Honestly my tummy hurts so you don't get time stamps this time but things we talk about off the top of my head include learner tien, mike zheng mr. columbia, the boringness of rybakina, sinner not being able to win a match longer than 4 hours, alcaraz deserving more praise, dean's strange definition of best athletes, skiing, being naked during this episode, chess, espn being shitty, etc. 


night night

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-18654055 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500 2153 4 2 full false Episode #49 - 2026 Goals, Battle of the Sexes Pt. 2 (Disaster), Carlos and JuanCarlos Breakup, Tennis CZAR!! Episode #49 - 2026 Goals, Battle of the Sexes Pt. 2 (Disaster), Carlos and JuanCarlos Breakup, Tennis CZAR!! Wow. We made it to 2026, that's so sick. And tennis season is finally upon us!!! The November/December break is nice, but I think we all get that itch at some point. We're kind of all over the place in this episode, but please enjoy. 

1:32 - Dean is a free agent fan

4:33 - Our goals for the 2026 season

11:10 - Kyrgios & Sabalenka... duke it out on the court? for why? 

16:45 - Australian Open preview and thoughts // Alcaraz & Coach Ferrero break-up

21:09 - Stan Wawrinka... one last year, huh

22:50 - Shoutout to Bublik

25:49 - Fan mail


]]> Wow. We made it to 2026, that's so sick. And tennis season is finally upon us!!! The November/December break is nice, but I think we all get that itch at some point. We're kind of all over the place in this episode, but please enjoy. 

1:32 - Dean is a free agent fan

4:33 - Our goals for the 2026 season

11:10 - Kyrgios & Sabalenka... duke it out on the court? for why? 

16:45 - Australian Open preview and thoughts // Alcaraz & Coach Ferrero break-up

21:09 - Stan Wawrinka... one last year, huh

22:50 - Shoutout to Bublik

25:49 - Fan mail


]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-18510819 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 2028 4 1 full false Episode #48 - I'm Moving Back to Boston, End of Season Blues, Murderers Disguised as Humanoid Robots Episode #48 - I'm Moving Back to Boston, End of Season Blues, Murderers Disguised as Humanoid Robots Hey everyone - Daniel here. We have officially hit the "it's the end of the season so there are a couple of big tournaments I guess, but it's just not as engaging as before" part of the calendar... which is fine! So, Dean and I spend some time reflecting on Philadelphia and having fun with whacky fan mail questions. 

0:30 - Dean is in Israel 

2:08 - Shanghai / Paris Masters

8:50 - Saudi Arabia Hosting a Masters 1000... SMHing my head

14:30 - We miss Tommy & Draper 

15:40 - Reflections from a Man leaving Philadelphia

26:48 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey everyone - Daniel here. We have officially hit the "it's the end of the season so there are a couple of big tournaments I guess, but it's just not as engaging as before" part of the calendar... which is fine! So, Dean and I spend some time reflecting on Philadelphia and having fun with whacky fan mail questions. 

0:30 - Dean is in Israel 

2:08 - Shanghai / Paris Masters

8:50 - Saudi Arabia Hosting a Masters 1000... SMHing my head

14:30 - We miss Tommy & Draper 

15:40 - Reflections from a Man leaving Philadelphia

26:48 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-18105305 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2015 3 6 full false Episode #47 - Stanford STUD Caroline Driscoll Joins the Pod & US Open 2025 Report Card Episode #47 - Stanford STUD Caroline Driscoll Joins the Pod & US Open 2025 Report Card Yeoooooo can you believe it we got a D1 athlete on da show?! Longtime student, colleague, friend, and tennis fanatic Caroline Driscoll hops on the podcast to talk Longwood, Stanford, her mom, and chicken pesto paninis. 

Dean & I also recap the US Open which we decided was just OK. Especially the final, which as the young ones say, was Mid. 

3:21 - We start with the women

8:48 - Let's talk about mixed doubles because it was an interesting situation

12:08 - We continue with the men

22:00 - Caroline Driscoll joins DABP

53:05 - FAN MAIL!!!!!!

]]> Yeoooooo can you believe it we got a D1 athlete on da show?! Longtime student, colleague, friend, and tennis fanatic Caroline Driscoll hops on the podcast to talk Longwood, Stanford, her mom, and chicken pesto paninis. 

Dean & I also recap the US Open which we decided was just OK. Especially the final, which as the young ones say, was Mid. 

3:21 - We start with the women

8:48 - Let's talk about mixed doubles because it was an interesting situation

12:08 - We continue with the men

22:00 - Caroline Driscoll joins DABP

53:05 - FAN MAIL!!!!!!

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-17864684 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400 3703 3 5 full false Episode #46 - Slighty Late Wimbledon Recap, Mixed Doubs @ the US Open, Mormon Dating Episode #46 - Slighty Late Wimbledon Recap, Mixed Doubs @ the US Open, Mormon Dating Ayyyyyy what up everybody. Always great to get back on the mics and talk our shit. We talk Wimbledon, we talk Anisimova double bagel, we talk Citi Open (because we were there) and we even talk about mixed doubles(😱)(😱). Talk to you later. 

0:55 - Impromptu Padel talk 

4:22 - Wimbledon 

14:55 - Lots of American women in the Top 11 - but does it matter? 

16:30 - We went to the MUBADALA CITI OPEN

21:30 - We need to adjust the schedule. 

25:55 - Bill Ackman, billionaire and scrub tennis player, competes in a professional tournament

27:07 - Mixed doubles at the US Open // wild pairings

29:52 - FAN MAIL

]]> Ayyyyyy what up everybody. Always great to get back on the mics and talk our shit. We talk Wimbledon, we talk Anisimova double bagel, we talk Citi Open (because we were there) and we even talk about mixed doubles(😱)(😱). Talk to you later. 

0:55 - Impromptu Padel talk 

4:22 - Wimbledon 

14:55 - Lots of American women in the Top 11 - but does it matter? 

16:30 - We went to the MUBADALA CITI OPEN

21:30 - We need to adjust the schedule. 

25:55 - Bill Ackman, billionaire and scrub tennis player, competes in a professional tournament

27:07 - Mixed doubles at the US Open // wild pairings

29:52 - FAN MAIL

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-17591541 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400 2019 full false Episode #45 - Dean's Backhand is Getting Better, Sinner Returns, Nike Needs Help, Novak & Murray Have a Sexy Fling Episode #45 - Dean's Backhand is Getting Better, Sinner Returns, Nike Needs Help, Novak & Murray Have a Sexy Fling Whaddap guys welcome back to the show. It's clay court season and we are in PARIS next to the Eiffel Tower. Always a fun time watching the boys and girls slide around and get dirty. Enjoy the episode and share it with your step-dad. 

1:55 - Daniel & Dean tennis update (spoiler alert Daniel has been crushing Dean)

8:07 - The Women

12:35 - The Men 

16:33 - Novak's Struggles

17:56 - Novak and Andy BREAKUP OMGGGG

21:50 - Joao Fonseca / Tommy / Other shit

28:14 - TNT x HBO link up to provide a wonderful product for spectators

]]> Whaddap guys welcome back to the show. It's clay court season and we are in PARIS next to the Eiffel Tower. Always a fun time watching the boys and girls slide around and get dirty. Enjoy the episode and share it with your step-dad. 

1:55 - Daniel & Dean tennis update (spoiler alert Daniel has been crushing Dean)

8:07 - The Women

12:35 - The Men 

16:33 - Novak's Struggles

17:56 - Novak and Andy BREAKUP OMGGGG

21:50 - Joao Fonseca / Tommy / Other shit

28:14 - TNT x HBO link up to provide a wonderful product for spectators

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-17264047 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2128 4 3 full false Episode #44 - Sunshine Double Recap, We Stand For Doubles (A Lot), Stinky Beer Episode #44 - Sunshine Double Recap, We Stand For Doubles (A Lot), Stinky Beer Hey guys thanks for stopping by. I present to you episode #44 of Down a Break Podcast. We reflect on both Indian Wells & Miami and catch up on other relevant tennis happenings - Reilly Opelka's dumb doubles takes, lawsuits, Barstool, Joao Fonseca, and more. 

1:05 - Intro/Skiing & Beer Combo

2:34 - Indian Wells 

8:45 - Miami

19:15 - Opelka & Doubles

23:28 - Barstool enters the tennis sphere

24:50 - Lawsuit - call your lawyer!

28:15 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys thanks for stopping by. I present to you episode #44 of Down a Break Podcast. We reflect on both Indian Wells & Miami and catch up on other relevant tennis happenings - Reilly Opelka's dumb doubles takes, lawsuits, Barstool, Joao Fonseca, and more. 

1:05 - Intro/Skiing & Beer Combo

2:34 - Indian Wells 

8:45 - Miami

19:15 - Opelka & Doubles

23:28 - Barstool enters the tennis sphere

24:50 - Lawsuit - call your lawyer!

28:15 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-16928142 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0400 2041 4 2 full false Episode #43 - Madison Has the Keys, Sinner is Boring but Nasty, On-Court Coaching... Valid? Episode #43 - Madison Has the Keys, Sinner is Boring but Nasty, On-Court Coaching... Valid? Hey guys - I really hope you did watch Madison win the Australian Open because it was a truly beautiful thing. She is undeniably awesome. Anyway, on this episode Dean and I catch you up on all things Melbourne both men's and women's. We take a look at the current state of American tennis and who deserves to be at the top.

Also it's almost not February which means outdoor tennis is coming soon. Hooray. 

3:03 - Ladies first / Madison 

8:14 - Danielle Collins puts on a SHOW for the crowd

10:15 - The Role of the Crowd

13:22 - Men's Recap

21:45 - Ranking the American Men

25:53 - Australian Media Was Having SIs (Severe Issues)

27:29 - Fit Check

29:01 - FAN MAIL IS BACK


]]> Hey guys - I really hope you did watch Madison win the Australian Open because it was a truly beautiful thing. She is undeniably awesome. Anyway, on this episode Dean and I catch you up on all things Melbourne both men's and women's. We take a look at the current state of American tennis and who deserves to be at the top.

Also it's almost not February which means outdoor tennis is coming soon. Hooray. 

3:03 - Ladies first / Madison 

8:14 - Danielle Collins puts on a SHOW for the crowd

10:15 - The Role of the Crowd

13:22 - Men's Recap

21:45 - Ranking the American Men

25:53 - Australian Media Was Having SIs (Severe Issues)

27:29 - Fit Check

29:01 - FAN MAIL IS BACK


]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-16566556 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2050 4 1 full false Episode #42 - Iga Banned, "Challengers" Review ft. Zendaya, Year-End Awards Episode #42 - Iga Banned, "Challengers" Review ft. Zendaya, Year-End Awards Wazzap - it is the offseason, but it's a perfect time to run back the year and reflect on the good, the bad, and the Daniil Medvedev (ugly). We review the year end tournaments, talk about the Iga ban, finally rant on the "film" they call Challengers, and give our year end awards. Enjoy.

2:20 - ATP & WTA Finals Recap
7:45 - Novak & Kyrgios playing doubles together in Australia??
9:10 - Iga Ban
11:25 - Challengers Review (much awaited)
16:05 - Year End Awards & Superlatives


]]> Wazzap - it is the offseason, but it's a perfect time to run back the year and reflect on the good, the bad, and the Daniil Medvedev (ugly). We review the year end tournaments, talk about the Iga ban, finally rant on the "film" they call Challengers, and give our year end awards. Enjoy.

2:20 - ATP & WTA Finals Recap
7:45 - Novak & Kyrgios playing doubles together in Australia??
9:10 - Iga Ban
11:25 - Challengers Review (much awaited)
16:05 - Year End Awards & Superlatives


]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-16307050 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500 1652 3 9 full false Episode #41 - Sinner is Him, I'm Worried about Saudi Arabia, Top 10 Nicest Players On Tour Episode #41 - Sinner is Him, I'm Worried about Saudi Arabia, Top 10 Nicest Players On Tour Hey guys it's your favorite tennis podcasters back with another episode about.... yup you guessed it - tennis. We talk Shanghai, we talk Wuhan, we talk Saudi Arabia... just classic stuff here. Also I give a fascinating take here - the top 10 NICEST players on tour. Let me know your thoughts, the list is fluid.

0:45 - I want to talk about us.
4:00 - Shanghai (Men)
10:15 - Wuhan (Women) (Lab Leak)
15:02 - 6 Kings Slam / Riyadh Open / Saudi Arabia
19:08 - NICEST PLAYERS ON TOUR RANKINGS
28:00 - New unique wrap up / closing

]]> Hey guys it's your favorite tennis podcasters back with another episode about.... yup you guessed it - tennis. We talk Shanghai, we talk Wuhan, we talk Saudi Arabia... just classic stuff here. Also I give a fascinating take here - the top 10 NICEST players on tour. Let me know your thoughts, the list is fluid.

0:45 - I want to talk about us.
4:00 - Shanghai (Men)
10:15 - Wuhan (Women) (Lab Leak)
15:02 - 6 Kings Slam / Riyadh Open / Saudi Arabia
19:08 - NICEST PLAYERS ON TOUR RANKINGS
28:00 - New unique wrap up / closing

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-15982280 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 2019 3 8 full false Episode #40 - Daniel Moves to Philly, Sinner on Steroids, Underarm Serves Episode #40 - Daniel Moves to Philly, Sinner on Steroids, Underarm Serves Hi guys. Dean and I both take full responsibility for the mini abandonment of our fans. 
But that doesn't matter any more because we're back and better than ever. We give a quick run down of the Olympics, Canada, and Cinci and then get right into the US Open because the hype is real right now. Enjoy the listen and hit us with some fan mail for the next episode. 

0:40 - Live show incoming? (With dancing??)
2:00 - Olympics recap
6:24 - Montreal / Most random Masters 1000 winner ever
9:05 - Cincinatti - Sinner & Tiafoe Shine
10:02 - SINNER STEROIDS!!!! 
13:40 - Dean goes to Day 1 of the Open // Our Predictions
18:38 - Is the US Open just a BB Haven now? 
22:28 - HIT EM WIT DA FIT CHECK!
26:20 - Fan Mail

]]> Hi guys. Dean and I both take full responsibility for the mini abandonment of our fans. 
But that doesn't matter any more because we're back and better than ever. We give a quick run down of the Olympics, Canada, and Cinci and then get right into the US Open because the hype is real right now. Enjoy the listen and hit us with some fan mail for the next episode. 

0:40 - Live show incoming? (With dancing??)
2:00 - Olympics recap
6:24 - Montreal / Most random Masters 1000 winner ever
9:05 - Cincinatti - Sinner & Tiafoe Shine
10:02 - SINNER STEROIDS!!!! 
13:40 - Dean goes to Day 1 of the Open // Our Predictions
18:38 - Is the US Open just a BB Haven now? 
22:28 - HIT EM WIT DA FIT CHECK!
26:20 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-15660791 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:00:00 -0400 2061 3 7 full false Episode #39 - Rafa Mania, Pull-Out City, Where Does Tennis Greatness Come From? Episode #39 - Rafa Mania, Pull-Out City, Where Does Tennis Greatness Come From? Hey guys. You knew we'd be back, didn't you? They say you never know what you got till it's gone.... But you know I got it, y'all know what I'm on!
Ok anyway though, we missed this and we missed you so we're back talking CLAY COURT season, RAFA Nadal back in action, and French Open preview. 
I know we talk shit about Americans on clay, but huge shoutout to the boy Tommy who is currently in the semifinals of Rome. 
Anyway, ENjOY and share with your pets. 

1:07 - Miami 
2:45 - Danielle Collins with her RBF
5:33 - Monte Carlo
9:18 - Barcelona, Rafa Mania
12:55 - Cachin asks for Rafa's shirt... thoughts? 
20:00 - Djokovic suffers major injury...... from a WATER BOTTLE? !
27:00 - Daniel ACL Update
27:19 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys. You knew we'd be back, didn't you? They say you never know what you got till it's gone.... But you know I got it, y'all know what I'm on!
Ok anyway though, we missed this and we missed you so we're back talking CLAY COURT season, RAFA Nadal back in action, and French Open preview. 
I know we talk shit about Americans on clay, but huge shoutout to the boy Tommy who is currently in the semifinals of Rome. 
Anyway, ENjOY and share with your pets. 

1:07 - Miami 
2:45 - Danielle Collins with her RBF
5:33 - Monte Carlo
9:18 - Barcelona, Rafa Mania
12:55 - Cachin asks for Rafa's shirt... thoughts? 
20:00 - Djokovic suffers major injury...... from a WATER BOTTLE? !
27:00 - Daniel ACL Update
27:19 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-15084397 Thu, 16 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1975 3 6 full false Episode #38 - Indian Wells Was Actually So Sick, Coco Mini-Slump (?), Tennis is a Cool Person Sport Episode #38 - Indian Wells Was Actually So Sick, Coco Mini-Slump (?), Tennis is a Cool Person Sport What's up guys & gals?! I don't know about you, but I thought Indian Wells was some of the best tennis content we've had in a long, long time. We talk about Novak's amazing loss, Tommy's amazing run, and Alcaraz' amazing dominance (and his sick shirt that I obviously bought). On the women's side we talk Coco, a little bit of Iga, and newcomer American Emma Navarro. Honestly this is a great episode so just listen ok!!

0:55 - Best Indian Wells ever?
2:05 - Novak goes down early
7:35 - The rest of the men (Tommy, Alcaraz, Sinner)
13:15 - BEE INVASION
15:23 - American Tennis SMH BRO
17:30 - The Women
22:30 - Miami Open 
25:45 - Fit Check
25:52 - Fan Mail

]]> What's up guys & gals?! I don't know about you, but I thought Indian Wells was some of the best tennis content we've had in a long, long time. We talk about Novak's amazing loss, Tommy's amazing run, and Alcaraz' amazing dominance (and his sick shirt that I obviously bought). On the women's side we talk Coco, a little bit of Iga, and newcomer American Emma Navarro. Honestly this is a great episode so just listen ok!!

0:55 - Best Indian Wells ever?
2:05 - Novak goes down early
7:35 - The rest of the men (Tommy, Alcaraz, Sinner)
13:15 - BEE INVASION
15:23 - American Tennis SMH BRO
17:30 - The Women
22:30 - Miami Open 
25:45 - Fit Check
25:52 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-14776086 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1998 3 5 full false Episode #37 - Netflix Slam//Nadal Looks Like a Fossil Now, Indian Wells Preview, Dune 2 Date Night Episode #37 - Netflix Slam//Nadal Looks Like a Fossil Now, Indian Wells Preview, Dune 2 Date Night What's happening everybody! Great to be back on the mics as always. Dean and I recap some of the past 250s and 500s over the last couple weeks, talk about the Netflix match between Carlos and Rafa, and preview the Paradise Open. Stay until the end for mullets and skirts. 

1:40 - Ladies first
3:55 - "DeBoulter" is the new tennis couple 
4:42 - Prize Money issues... 
6:24 - The Men 
11:49 - Rublev vs Bublik Severe Drama 
15:55 - Novak on Campus @ UCLA chugging Miller Lites
17:55 - "Netflix Slam" 
21:00 - Indian Wells Preview
22:44 - Fan Mail

]]> What's happening everybody! Great to be back on the mics as always. Dean and I recap some of the past 250s and 500s over the last couple weeks, talk about the Netflix match between Carlos and Rafa, and preview the Paradise Open. Stay until the end for mullets and skirts. 

1:40 - Ladies first
3:55 - "DeBoulter" is the new tennis couple 
4:42 - Prize Money issues... 
6:24 - The Men 
11:49 - Rublev vs Bublik Severe Drama 
15:55 - Novak on Campus @ UCLA chugging Miller Lites
17:55 - "Netflix Slam" 
21:00 - Indian Wells Preview
22:44 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-14643837 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1696 3 4 full false Episode #36 - Sinner Winner Chicken Dinner, Novak Chokovic, We Need Taylor Swift in Tennis Episode #36 - Sinner Winner Chicken Dinner, Novak Chokovic, We Need Taylor Swift in Tennis Wassup family. Better late than never they say, right? 
We are ecstatic to discuss a grand slam that was not won by Novak. It's like a whole new world. On the other side, we're confused and disappointed about what happened on the women's side..... let us know your thoughts there. Also yeah electric fan mail on this one. 

0:41 - We predicted this
1:55 - Sinner vs Novak
5:24 - Other noteworthy performances // Zverev, Medvedev, Alcaraz...
11:37 - the WOMEN... look Dean is just keeping in 100 right now
14:38 - Post-Australia tournaments
16:50 - Zverev...... trial....... not good stuff bro just not
19:18 - Fan mail

]]> Wassup family. Better late than never they say, right? 
We are ecstatic to discuss a grand slam that was not won by Novak. It's like a whole new world. On the other side, we're confused and disappointed about what happened on the women's side..... let us know your thoughts there. Also yeah electric fan mail on this one. 

0:41 - We predicted this
1:55 - Sinner vs Novak
5:24 - Other noteworthy performances // Zverev, Medvedev, Alcaraz...
11:37 - the WOMEN... look Dean is just keeping in 100 right now
14:38 - Post-Australia tournaments
16:50 - Zverev...... trial....... not good stuff bro just not
19:18 - Fan mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-14498650 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1789 3 3 full false Episode #35 - Aussie Aussie Aussie (!!), The American Men Still Stink, Let Love In Episode #35 - Aussie Aussie Aussie (!!), The American Men Still Stink, Let Love In Another late night with... The Australian Open. Yup, it's Australian Open season which means sleeping hours go down the drain and tennis watching skyrockets. We're about halfway through down under and give our best Emma Raducanu, Arthur Cazaux and Adrian Mannarino takes here. 

I'm too tired for time stamps, so just listen to the whole episode. Give a listen with your dog. 

]]> Another late night with... The Australian Open. Yup, it's Australian Open season which means sleeping hours go down the drain and tennis watching skyrockets. We're about halfway through down under and give our best Emma Raducanu, Arthur Cazaux and Adrian Mannarino takes here. 

I'm too tired for time stamps, so just listen to the whole episode. Give a listen with your dog. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-14359270 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1749 3 2 full false Episode #34 - Please Welcome Guest Julia Newman, Rafa is a Tease, 2023 Awards, Tennis Skirts/Dresses/Bodysuits?! Episode #34 - Please Welcome Guest Julia Newman, Rafa is a Tease, 2023 Awards, Tennis Skirts/Dresses/Bodysuits?! Yes, we know you missed us. Winter break was a long one, but we are ready for the biggest year of DABP yet. That's why we started off with a banger and brought on good friend of the program Julia Newman.
Julia joins the conversation as we talk Rafa's comeback and immediate return to the bench, pre-Aussie Open events, 2023 in review, and some foolishness at the end of course with fan mail.
Give a listen and share with your second cousin twice removed.

0:49 - The rats bring her home in NYC
1:50 - Tennis in the Middle East
2:12 - Random Break Point conversation
4:39 - Rafa makes us so happy but so sad
7:30 - Hong Kong, Brisbane, United Cup
15:20 - Rybakina dismantling the competition
16:25 - DABP is huge into Emma Raducanu now, we flipped it
17:51 - 2023 Awards Ceremony
29:46 - Fan Mail

]]> Yes, we know you missed us. Winter break was a long one, but we are ready for the biggest year of DABP yet. That's why we started off with a banger and brought on good friend of the program Julia Newman.
Julia joins the conversation as we talk Rafa's comeback and immediate return to the bench, pre-Aussie Open events, 2023 in review, and some foolishness at the end of course with fan mail.
Give a listen and share with your second cousin twice removed.

0:49 - The rats bring her home in NYC
1:50 - Tennis in the Middle East
2:12 - Random Break Point conversation
4:39 - Rafa makes us so happy but so sad
7:30 - Hong Kong, Brisbane, United Cup
15:20 - Rybakina dismantling the competition
16:25 - DABP is huge into Emma Raducanu now, we flipped it
17:51 - 2023 Awards Ceremony
29:46 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-14283266 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2010 3 1 full false Episode #33 - WTA Disaster in Cancún, An American (Embarrassment) in Paris, We Love Philly Episode #33 - WTA Disaster in Cancún, An American (Embarrassment) in Paris, We Love Philly Hello loyal DABP followers. Good to see you. We're back for episode number 33 right before Thanksgiving. We know you're very thankful for us, we appreciate it. 
On this episode, we catch up on the WTA Finals, look at the current ATP Finals, and talk about a bunch of other super cool things. PEEP!

1:03 - Daniel & Dean get back on the court together
3:00 - Cancún WTA Finals.. naht good
8:20 - Paris Master recap: Novak, Grigor
14:05 - Americans being trash like wtf bro come on 
16:36 - ATP Finals update
23:10 - Fit Check
25:00 - Fan Mail

]]> Hello loyal DABP followers. Good to see you. We're back for episode number 33 right before Thanksgiving. We know you're very thankful for us, we appreciate it. 
On this episode, we catch up on the WTA Finals, look at the current ATP Finals, and talk about a bunch of other super cool things. PEEP!

1:03 - Daniel & Dean get back on the court together
3:00 - Cancún WTA Finals.. naht good
8:20 - Paris Master recap: Novak, Grigor
14:05 - Americans being trash like wtf bro come on 
16:36 - ATP Finals update
23:10 - Fit Check
25:00 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13988607 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0500 1915 2 19 full false Episode #32 - Tennis in Asia, Shelton #1 American (!?), Stop Wearing Your Ugly US Open Hat Episode #32 - Tennis in Asia, Shelton #1 American (!?), Stop Wearing Your Ugly US Open Hat Ayo - tennis podcast boys are back. We missed you guys and we missed the mics but we have returned. Yes the year is winding down, but we still have some strong tournaments left in Asia, Euro, etc. We talk Shelton stepping it TF up, women's current rankings, tennis being the most international sport, and a bunch more. ENJOY and share it with your dog sitter. 

1:40 - "The distance is making it difficult."
3:16 - Table tennis > tennis in Asia?
4:04 - Dean says a quick word about pickleball 
5:30 - Iga takes China
7:12 - Men's China Open // Shanghai
10:39 - Why is Andy Murray so angry?
16:03 - American Men rankings - the list is fluid
21:35 - Field Hockey is the 3rd most popular sport in the world?
24:14 - Fan Mail

]]> Ayo - tennis podcast boys are back. We missed you guys and we missed the mics but we have returned. Yes the year is winding down, but we still have some strong tournaments left in Asia, Euro, etc. We talk Shelton stepping it TF up, women's current rankings, tennis being the most international sport, and a bunch more. ENJOY and share it with your dog sitter. 

1:40 - "The distance is making it difficult."
3:16 - Table tennis > tennis in Asia?
4:04 - Dean says a quick word about pickleball 
5:30 - Iga takes China
7:12 - Men's China Open // Shanghai
10:39 - Why is Andy Murray so angry?
16:03 - American Men rankings - the list is fluid
21:35 - Field Hockey is the 3rd most popular sport in the world?
24:14 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13825007 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1837 2 18 full false Episode #31 - COCO DOES IT, Davis Cup Stinks Now, Tennis for a First Date? Episode #31 - COCO DOES IT, Davis Cup Stinks Now, Tennis for a First Date? Hey guys. We have returned to RECAP the 2023 US Open whose champions were Coco Gauff (yay) & Novak Djokovic (boo). We talk about Shelton and hanging up the phone, how it's nearly impossible now to refrain from calling Novak the GOAT, and much much more. When is Rafa coming back? Why does the Davis Cup suck now? Is Laver Cup here to stay or na? 

2:09 - Coco // Women's Semis & Finals
7:52 - Novak // Men's Semis & Final
9:58 - Novak HANGS UP THE PHONE 
15:10 - San Diego randomly hosts a WTA 500
16:30 - Women's prize money issues
18:13 - Davis Cup worries
21:35 - RAFA?! where art thou
23:52 - Laver Cup ... also worried about this.
25:50 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys. We have returned to RECAP the 2023 US Open whose champions were Coco Gauff (yay) & Novak Djokovic (boo). We talk about Shelton and hanging up the phone, how it's nearly impossible now to refrain from calling Novak the GOAT, and much much more. When is Rafa coming back? Why does the Davis Cup suck now? Is Laver Cup here to stay or na? 

2:09 - Coco // Women's Semis & Finals
7:52 - Novak // Men's Semis & Final
9:58 - Novak HANGS UP THE PHONE 
15:10 - San Diego randomly hosts a WTA 500
16:30 - Women's prize money issues
18:13 - Davis Cup worries
21:35 - RAFA?! where art thou
23:52 - Laver Cup ... also worried about this.
25:50 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13631311 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1918 2 17 full false Episode #30 - SheltonMANIA, Coco FTW, Commentator Grades, Top 5 Beers Episode #30 - SheltonMANIA, Coco FTW, Commentator Grades, Top 5 Beers You knew we were going to squeeze in another US Open episode, didn't you? The energy in NYC is just contagious so we had to. The big boys are still in and that DABP Coco G prediction is looking STRONG right now I MUST say...  We catch you up on all the action, drama, and must-knows in Flushing. Enjoy. 

0:30 - Dean went to the US Open
4:32 - Women's side 
7:22 - Abrupt ACL Update
8:16 - Men's side
10:10 - It's all about Shelton 
16:30 - Dean wants to talk about Medvedev
21:54 - Commentator Grading Scale - Brought to you by Volkl
26:35 - Chris Eubanks lives a double life 
27:07 - Fan Mail

]]> You knew we were going to squeeze in another US Open episode, didn't you? The energy in NYC is just contagious so we had to. The big boys are still in and that DABP Coco G prediction is looking STRONG right now I MUST say...  We catch you up on all the action, drama, and must-knows in Flushing. Enjoy. 

0:30 - Dean went to the US Open
4:32 - Women's side 
7:22 - Abrupt ACL Update
8:16 - Men's side
10:10 - It's all about Shelton 
16:30 - Dean wants to talk about Medvedev
21:54 - Commentator Grading Scale - Brought to you by Volkl
26:35 - Chris Eubanks lives a double life 
27:07 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13553202 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1986 2 16 full false Episode #29 - Alcaraz vs. Novak Blockbuster, US Open Predictions, HOKAs Are NOT Cool Episode #29 - Alcaraz vs. Novak Blockbuster, US Open Predictions, HOKAs Are NOT Cool We made it to the US Open - for many, the most exciting tournament of the year and the summation of the summer hard court season. Dean and I give our sleeper picks, expectations, American hopes, and more. Of course we also talk in depth about the Novak / Alcaraz final in Cincinnati because it was truly epic. Do yourself a favor and turn on ESPN+ in your office tomorrow and watch some mf tennis. Enjoy. 

0:40 - US Open Hype / Daniel's complicated relationship with NYC
1:50 - Sinner wins National Bank Open
4:23 - Pegula breaks through in Canada
8:05 - Cincinatti & Alcaraz vs Novak Epic
9:10 - Novak's beard
14:32 - Coco ALSO breaks through
16:00 - When did On Running get into streetwear? 
18:39 - Paige Lorenze get with the shits come on 
22:12 - US Open Sleeper Picks
24:00 - American Check-in // Sock & Isner Retire
27:03 - Fan Mail

]]> We made it to the US Open - for many, the most exciting tournament of the year and the summation of the summer hard court season. Dean and I give our sleeper picks, expectations, American hopes, and more. Of course we also talk in depth about the Novak / Alcaraz final in Cincinnati because it was truly epic. Do yourself a favor and turn on ESPN+ in your office tomorrow and watch some mf tennis. Enjoy. 

0:40 - US Open Hype / Daniel's complicated relationship with NYC
1:50 - Sinner wins National Bank Open
4:23 - Pegula breaks through in Canada
8:05 - Cincinatti & Alcaraz vs Novak Epic
9:10 - Novak's beard
14:32 - Coco ALSO breaks through
16:00 - When did On Running get into streetwear? 
18:39 - Paige Lorenze get with the shits come on 
22:12 - US Open Sleeper Picks
24:00 - American Check-in // Sock & Isner Retire
27:03 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13502435 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1899 2 15 full false Episode #28 - DABP Takes Citi Open, Coco & Pegula STEP It Up, Rizz Kings Episode #28 - DABP Takes Citi Open, Coco & Pegula STEP It Up, Rizz Kings Hey guys - we are BACK from our summer vacation with another episode.  We talk:
- National Bank Open which happens be the worst tournament name ever
- Our experience at the Citi Open in DC
- Zverev needing a haircut
- LAMPING 

0:30 - Dean is sick :(
1:40 - Catching up on some 250s
5:35 - I quit gambling
5:47 - Citi Open RECAP
13:28 - Canadian Open 
21:08 - Monfils back!?
23:17 - FIT CHECK
25:09 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys - we are BACK from our summer vacation with another episode.  We talk:
- National Bank Open which happens be the worst tournament name ever
- Our experience at the Citi Open in DC
- Zverev needing a haircut
- LAMPING 

0:30 - Dean is sick :(
1:40 - Catching up on some 250s
5:35 - I quit gambling
5:47 - Citi Open RECAP
13:28 - Canadian Open 
21:08 - Monfils back!?
23:17 - FIT CHECK
25:09 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13400509 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1912 2 14 full true Episode #27 - Alcaraz is Our Savior, Life on the ATP Tour, OPPENHEIMER VS. BARBIE Episode #27 - Alcaraz is Our Savior, Life on the ATP Tour, OPPENHEIMER VS. BARBIE Wazzap tennis luvers. Dean and I are back on the track hitting you with the Wimbledon recaps and some other tings. May or may not include: 
- Novak definitely isn't done
- Who is Vondrousova 
- Difference between horses and ponies 
- Serena is better than Roger?
- Men & Women // Friends 

No time stamps this time so you just have to listen to the whole thing. 

PEACE

]]> Wazzap tennis luvers. Dean and I are back on the track hitting you with the Wimbledon recaps and some other tings. May or may not include: 
- Novak definitely isn't done
- Who is Vondrousova 
- Difference between horses and ponies 
- Serena is better than Roger?
- Men & Women // Friends 

No time stamps this time so you just have to listen to the whole thing. 

PEACE

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13263953 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1982 2 13 full false Episode #26 - Wimby SZN, Tennis Girlfriends' Vlogs, Dating Advice (?!?!?!?) Episode #26 - Wimby SZN, Tennis Girlfriends' Vlogs, Dating Advice (?!?!?!?) It's Wimbledon time, one of the best times of the year. Hopefully you feel the same way. It feels like an obvious Novak title here, but we're open and HOPEFUL for other results. Shoutout to that 16 year old girl who keeps winning ... pretty sick. 
Anyway, send in some more fan mail! How are the Germans doing these days!?

0:50 - Intro / Federer coaching?
4:50 - Women 
7:36 - Dean doesn't like Gucci 
9:25 - Gentlemen 
17:20 - Disrespect from Tsitsipas
21:11 - Fan Mail

]]> It's Wimbledon time, one of the best times of the year. Hopefully you feel the same way. It feels like an obvious Novak title here, but we're open and HOPEFUL for other results. Shoutout to that 16 year old girl who keeps winning ... pretty sick. 
Anyway, send in some more fan mail! How are the Germans doing these days!?

0:50 - Intro / Federer coaching?
4:50 - Women 
7:36 - Dean doesn't like Gucci 
9:25 - Gentlemen 
17:20 - Disrespect from Tsitsipas
21:11 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13189064 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1780 2 12 full false Episode #25 - Novak GOATovic(?!), Tsitsipas & Badosa Link (CRINGE), Wii Tennis > Pickleball Episode #25 - Novak GOATovic(?!), Tsitsipas & Badosa Link (CRINGE), Wii Tennis > Pickleball HEYO - fresh off the completion of Roland Garros, we deliver a banger of an episode. We UNFORTUNATELY get right into the GOAT debate after Brovak wins his Jordan grand slam and takes out poor cramp boy Carlos Alcaraz in the semis. It's now time for the short & sweet grass court season, which is always fun. You're also not going to want to miss fan mail on this one... I promise. 

0:35 - Sexier new mic
1:07 - Knee update
2:15 - Iga, OBVIOUSLY 
4:53 - Drama on the women's side
8:54 - GOAT Talk // Alcaraz Matchup // Men's Draw
20:20 - Looking ahead to grass season
22:55 - New couple on tour...
25:45 - Fan Mail

]]> HEYO - fresh off the completion of Roland Garros, we deliver a banger of an episode. We UNFORTUNATELY get right into the GOAT debate after Brovak wins his Jordan grand slam and takes out poor cramp boy Carlos Alcaraz in the semis. It's now time for the short & sweet grass court season, which is always fun. You're also not going to want to miss fan mail on this one... I promise. 

0:35 - Sexier new mic
1:07 - Knee update
2:15 - Iga, OBVIOUSLY 
4:53 - Drama on the women's side
8:54 - GOAT Talk // Alcaraz Matchup // Men's Draw
20:20 - Looking ahead to grass season
22:55 - New couple on tour...
25:45 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-13043212 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0400 2012 2 11 full false Episode #24 - Happy Anniversary to Us, Novak Politics, THE GERMANS SPEAK!!!!! Episode #24 - Happy Anniversary to Us, Novak Politics, THE GERMANS SPEAK!!!!! Hey guys - sorry for the long time in between episodes. I'll take the blame here because I'm a cripple. I WILL get better though, don't worry. 
We catch up on the clay court precursors, talk Rolland Garros, and take a look at some of the top fits in Paris. 
Stay till the end for fan mail. You are NOT going to want to miss this. 

0:40 - 1 year anniversary of DABP, thanks guys
1:45 - Knee update
3:05 - ROME Masters 1000
14:40 - Geneva & Lyon 250s
18:25 - Novak gets political
23:36 - FIT CHECK!
25:32 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys - sorry for the long time in between episodes. I'll take the blame here because I'm a cripple. I WILL get better though, don't worry. 
We catch up on the clay court precursors, talk Rolland Garros, and take a look at some of the top fits in Paris. 
Stay till the end for fan mail. You are NOT going to want to miss this. 

0:40 - 1 year anniversary of DABP, thanks guys
1:45 - Knee update
3:05 - ROME Masters 1000
14:40 - Geneva & Lyon 250s
18:25 - Novak gets political
23:36 - FIT CHECK!
25:32 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12964764 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1985 2 10 full false Episode #23 - Madrid Open, I am NOT into Man Buns, "Popular Girl" Shoes Episode #23 - Madrid Open, I am NOT into Man Buns, "Popular Girl" Shoes Hey guys, we made it to Spain -- another beautiful "White Lotus"-type venue. We talk Iga & Sabalenka, Struff's incredible Lucky Loser run, and some fun other tidbits I noticed in the early rounds. We also get with the Met Gala times and hit a "fit check" to see what the pros are rocking. Stick to the end for fan mail from not only my mom....... but my dad. 

1:43 - Madrid Open Women & Doubles Controversy
6:55 - Madrid Open Men
12:24 - American Men Struggling on the Clay 
21:45 - Aix-En-Provence Challenge - Nicest Challenger Ever? 
23:22 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys, we made it to Spain -- another beautiful "White Lotus"-type venue. We talk Iga & Sabalenka, Struff's incredible Lucky Loser run, and some fun other tidbits I noticed in the early rounds. We also get with the Met Gala times and hit a "fit check" to see what the pros are rocking. Stick to the end for fan mail from not only my mom....... but my dad. 

1:43 - Madrid Open Women & Doubles Controversy
6:55 - Madrid Open Men
12:24 - American Men Struggling on the Clay 
21:45 - Aix-En-Provence Challenge - Nicest Challenger Ever? 
23:22 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12848456 Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1857 2 9 full false Episode #22 - Congrats to Rublev, Dean LEGIT Played Against Novak & She Smells Like Blue Cheese Episode #22 - Congrats to Rublev, Dean LEGIT Played Against Novak & She Smells Like Blue Cheese Hey guys, we are right smack in the middle of what I believe to best time of the tennis calendar -- the clay court swing. Beauteous venues, sliding around on the dirt, and losing all your tennis bets. We recap Monte Carlo, discuss Carlitos in Bartthhhelona, and preview Madrid. Plus we get some rather outlandish fan mail from the regulars. 
Enjoy. 

1:15 - Tennis is a mental sport
3:45 - Iga v. the World
6:15 - Rublev gets the camel off his back
8:07 - Novak taking L's
13:16 - Rafa injury does NOT look good
16:36 - Clay court Power Rankings
19:45 - Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys, we are right smack in the middle of what I believe to best time of the tennis calendar -- the clay court swing. Beauteous venues, sliding around on the dirt, and losing all your tennis bets. We recap Monte Carlo, discuss Carlitos in Bartthhhelona, and preview Madrid. Plus we get some rather outlandish fan mail from the regulars. 
Enjoy. 

1:15 - Tennis is a mental sport
3:45 - Iga v. the World
6:15 - Rublev gets the camel off his back
8:07 - Novak taking L's
13:16 - Rafa injury does NOT look good
16:36 - Clay court Power Rankings
19:45 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12725111 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1943 2 8 full false Episode #21 - Green Clay vs Red Clay, Dean Lost All His Bets, Limited Edition "Dirt" Salad from Sweetgreen Episode #21 - Green Clay vs Red Clay, Dean Lost All His Bets, Limited Edition "Dirt" Salad from Sweetgreen Hey guys, it's good to see you again. Great support on the last episode - thanks for that. On this episode, we recap the end of Indian Wells, get into some red clay vs green clay stuff, and talk one of the most beautiful tournaments of the year - Monte Carlo. We didn't get to fan mail this episode :( PSYCH!!!!!! We would never. 

1:05 Daniel's sad update
2:20: Miami recap
5:20: Kvitova!
7:10 WTA Charleston - Green clay discussion
11:30 Tiafoe takes Houston
14:34 Dean struggling investments into FanDuel
16:37 Most beautiful tournament sites
18:09 Fan Mail

]]> Hey guys, it's good to see you again. Great support on the last episode - thanks for that. On this episode, we recap the end of Indian Wells, get into some red clay vs green clay stuff, and talk one of the most beautiful tournaments of the year - Monte Carlo. We didn't get to fan mail this episode :( PSYCH!!!!!! We would never. 

1:05 Daniel's sad update
2:20: Miami recap
5:20: Kvitova!
7:10 WTA Charleston - Green clay discussion
11:30 Tiafoe takes Houston
14:34 Dean struggling investments into FanDuel
16:37 Most beautiful tournament sites
18:09 Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12634493 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1793 2 7 full false Episode #20 - Daniel Goes to Miami, Carlos & Rafa Dream Olympic Team, Red Carpet Fits Episode #20 - Daniel Goes to Miami, Carlos & Rafa Dream Olympic Team, Red Carpet Fits Hi friends - another action packed episode here as we are nearing the end of the Sunshine Double. We talk about Daniel's experience at the Miami Open, Bianca Andreescu's devastating injury, Tsitsipas being a weirdo, and much more. Oh yeah and of course we talk Alcaraz ... the kid is unstoppable right now it seems. Give a listen and enjoy. 

2:20 - Indian Wells Recap
8:00 - Alcaraz domination station 
10:45 - Ranking the top American Men
12:23 - Daniel hits Miami 
21:17 - Wozniacki doesn't know anything about tennis
23:01 - Tennis gambling 
25:31 - Fan Mail 


]]> Hi friends - another action packed episode here as we are nearing the end of the Sunshine Double. We talk about Daniel's experience at the Miami Open, Bianca Andreescu's devastating injury, Tsitsipas being a weirdo, and much more. Oh yeah and of course we talk Alcaraz ... the kid is unstoppable right now it seems. Give a listen and enjoy. 

2:20 - Indian Wells Recap
8:00 - Alcaraz domination station 
10:45 - Ranking the top American Men
12:23 - Daniel hits Miami 
21:17 - Wozniacki doesn't know anything about tennis
23:01 - Tennis gambling 
25:31 - Fan Mail 


]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12546261 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1997 2 6 full false Episode #19 - Medvedev En Fuego, Stan vs. Rune Beef, Hangover Cure Discovered Episode #19 - Medvedev En Fuego, Stan vs. Rune Beef, Hangover Cure Discovered So it's spring (kinda). Indian Wells is upon us which means the season is truly ramping up. This episode is all hits, no filler. We talk Rybakina... we talk Novak drama (still)... we talk Tommy Paul (obviously) and more. Also, hit us up for some more fan mail please. 

2:15 - Dubai/Acapulco recap
6:43 - Indian Wells women & Pegula Player's Tribune
12:25 - USA disappointment / Novak withdrawal
16:25 - Indian Wells men
24:30 - Everybody uses Yonex now
26:35 - Fan Mail

]]> So it's spring (kinda). Indian Wells is upon us which means the season is truly ramping up. This episode is all hits, no filler. We talk Rybakina... we talk Novak drama (still)... we talk Tommy Paul (obviously) and more. Also, hit us up for some more fan mail please. 

2:15 - Dubai/Acapulco recap
6:43 - Indian Wells women & Pegula Player's Tribune
12:25 - USA disappointment / Novak withdrawal
16:25 - Indian Wells men
24:30 - Everybody uses Yonex now
26:35 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12443262 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0400 2061 2 5 full false Episode #18 - Say Hello to Guest #2, Coaching "Gurus," & 'Mom, I Fell off my Bed Again!' Episode #18 - Say Hello to Guest #2, Coaching "Gurus," & 'Mom, I Fell off my Bed Again!' Down a Break Pod was happy to sit down with friend and family member Benjamin Maffa for a special episode this week. Items of conversation MAY or MAY NOT include: 
- Yibing Wu
- The French and Indian War
- Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show
- Playing tennis with gloves on
- SMASHING  rackets 
- The Beatles Worst Album

]]> Down a Break Pod was happy to sit down with friend and family member Benjamin Maffa for a special episode this week. Items of conversation MAY or MAY NOT include: 
- Yibing Wu
- The French and Indian War
- Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show
- Playing tennis with gloves on
- SMASHING  rackets 
- The Beatles Worst Album

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12342746 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0500 2027 2 4 full false Episode #17 - Australian Open Grade: C-, Top 10 Backhands, Cheeto Dust on Your Fingers Forever Episode #17 - Australian Open Grade: C-, Top 10 Backhands, Cheeto Dust on Your Fingers Forever Hey it's us again. We recap the disappointment that was the Australian Open, take a look at the rankings, discuss the landscape of professional doubles, and run it back with a  historical segment of Top 10 backhands. Then we talk about some other random bullshit. You know how it is. 

Australian Open Recap: 2:00
Doubles vs. Singles: 9:07
Rankings update: 14:34
Top Backhands of all time: 17:05
Fan Mail: 25:28 



]]> Hey it's us again. We recap the disappointment that was the Australian Open, take a look at the rankings, discuss the landscape of professional doubles, and run it back with a  historical segment of Top 10 backhands. Then we talk about some other random bullshit. You know how it is. 

Australian Open Recap: 2:00
Doubles vs. Singles: 9:07
Rankings update: 14:34
Top Backhands of all time: 17:05
Fan Mail: 25:28 



]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12191214 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0500 1979 2 3 full false Episode #16 - Voice of an Angel, Pegula FTW, Ben Shelton Pulverizes Tennis Balls Episode #16 - Voice of an Angel, Pegula FTW, Ben Shelton Pulverizes Tennis Balls Ladies & Gentlemen
Just like that, Down a Break Pod is back with another show, offering the best Australian Open coverage in the current media landscape. Give it a listen and send it to your grandparents who probably live in Florida. 

1:20 - new mic // angelic voice
2:07 - coco, pegula, iga, etc 
8:04 - nadal, tommy paul & shelton, rublev is a baby
16:45 - murray brings the philly grit to melbourne 
23:44 - how the %*#^ are we supposed to watch the australian open live? 
25:54 - fan mail 

]]> Ladies & Gentlemen
Just like that, Down a Break Pod is back with another show, offering the best Australian Open coverage in the current media landscape. Give it a listen and send it to your grandparents who probably live in Florida. 

1:20 - new mic // angelic voice
2:07 - coco, pegula, iga, etc 
8:04 - nadal, tommy paul & shelton, rublev is a baby
16:45 - murray brings the philly grit to melbourne 
23:44 - how the %*#^ are we supposed to watch the australian open live? 
25:54 - fan mail 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12106022 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0500 2122 2 2 full false Episode #15 - New Year Same Pod, Aussie Open Thoughts, "Break Point" is Trash Episode #15 - New Year Same Pod, Aussie Open Thoughts, "Break Point" is Trash WE'RE BACK BABY. Yes, we took some time off during the holidays because even podcast boys need some R&R. And just like that, the Australian Open is upon us. We're fired up and we hope you are too. On this episode, we catch up a bit, preview the tournament, and talk about fashion because we are fashion icons ourselves. Also -new year, new DABP. We now have time stamps so you can skip all of the trash parts of the episode and listen to what you want AKA Dan Pacheco fan mail. 

1:20 - United Cup & Australian Open Prep Tournaments
7:20 - Australian Open Women
11:05 - Australian Open Men
16:25 - Fit Check
19:20 - Break Point // Netflix
24:37 - Fan Mail

]]> WE'RE BACK BABY. Yes, we took some time off during the holidays because even podcast boys need some R&R. And just like that, the Australian Open is upon us. We're fired up and we hope you are too. On this episode, we catch up a bit, preview the tournament, and talk about fashion because we are fashion icons ourselves. Also -new year, new DABP. We now have time stamps so you can skip all of the trash parts of the episode and listen to what you want AKA Dan Pacheco fan mail. 

1:20 - United Cup & Australian Open Prep Tournaments
7:20 - Australian Open Women
11:05 - Australian Open Men
16:25 - Fit Check
19:20 - Break Point // Netflix
24:37 - Fan Mail

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-12058171 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500 2022 2 1 full false Episode #14 - Brovak Djokovic Wins ATP Finals, Is Davis Cup Relevant (?!), Nightmare Blunt Rotations Episode #14 - Brovak Djokovic Wins ATP Finals, Is Davis Cup Relevant (?!), Nightmare Blunt Rotations Hey guys, we hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of our supporters and all of our future supporters. Even thankful for the haters. 
Anyway, Dean and I recap  the ATP Finals in Turin, talk about the relevance or non-relevance of Davis Cup, and shoutout some friends of the pod who are looking forward to the 2023 season. 

]]> Hey guys, we hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of our supporters and all of our future supporters. Even thankful for the haters. 
Anyway, Dean and I recap  the ATP Finals in Turin, talk about the relevance or non-relevance of Davis Cup, and shoutout some friends of the pod who are looking forward to the 2023 season. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11786264 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0500 2021 1 14 full true Episode #13 - Say Hello to Guest #1, Nobody is at the WTA Finals, Paris Masters Episode #13 - Say Hello to Guest #1, Nobody is at the WTA Finals, Paris Masters We have FINALLY secured a special guest on the show - and it was awesome. Friend of the pod Scott Brown, current head coach of M/W Squash @ Connecticut College, joins the boys to talk tennis, life, and more. Give it a listen and share with your ex. 

]]> We have FINALLY secured a special guest on the show - and it was awesome. Friend of the pod Scott Brown, current head coach of M/W Squash @ Connecticut College, joins the boys to talk tennis, life, and more. Give it a listen and share with your ex. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11651952 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0500 2147 1 13 full true Episode #12 - I Played Pickleball, Simona Halep Doping, and Someone Please Help KanYe Episode #12 - I Played Pickleball, Simona Halep Doping, and Someone Please Help KanYe Hey guys, long time no see. In this episode, Dean and I run back a few of the recent tournaments, and look ahead to the Paris Master / ATP Finals in Turin. Simona also got caught for PEDs so she may be F'd. Fan mail for some laughs at the end. 

]]> Hey guys, long time no see. In this episode, Dean and I run back a few of the recent tournaments, and look ahead to the Paris Master / ATP Finals in Turin. Simona also got caught for PEDs so she may be F'd. Fan mail for some laughs at the end. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11561627 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1717 1 12 full false Episode #11 - Roger's Farewell, Laver Cup Hot Takes, Glugging Competition Episode #11 - Roger's Farewell, Laver Cup Hot Takes, Glugging Competition Our hero, Roger, finally calls it quits and we all cry. Mostly me but yes all of us. Dean and I break down the retirement, relive some of our favorite memories, and discuss the Laver Cup in Londontown. Of course some fun fan mail to close this mf out. 

]]> Our hero, Roger, finally calls it quits and we all cry. Mostly me but yes all of us. Dean and I break down the retirement, relive some of our favorite memories, and discuss the Laver Cup in Londontown. Of course some fun fan mail to close this mf out. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11441179 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0400 1955 1 11 full false Episode #10 - Iga's IBS, Alcaraz Virginity Status, Tiafoe's Heroics Episode #10 - Iga's IBS, Alcaraz Virginity Status, Tiafoe's Heroics Yes, we know Roger is retiring. But we recorded this before the announcement. 
In this double digit episode, Dean and I recap the electric tournament that was the US Open. Tiafoe almost pulled out the unthinkable, but the young man Carlito is up next... or up now actually. Tune in. 

]]> Yes, we know Roger is retiring. But we recorded this before the announcement. 
In this double digit episode, Dean and I recap the electric tournament that was the US Open. Tiafoe almost pulled out the unthinkable, but the young man Carlito is up next... or up now actually. Tune in. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11329023 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0400 2206 1 10 full false Episode #9 - Bye Bye Serena, Dean Loses his US Open Virginity, & Who Glugs the Most on tour? Episode #9 - Bye Bye Serena, Dean Loses his US Open Virginity, & Who Glugs the Most on tour? Absolutely action packed episode here folks. Big US Open talk -  Serena bows out for the last time,  electric men's matches, and more. Somehow Bill Clinton made an appearance in this one too.....???? .....!!!!

]]> Absolutely action packed episode here folks. Big US Open talk -  Serena bows out for the last time,  electric men's matches, and more. Somehow Bill Clinton made an appearance in this one too.....???? .....!!!!

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11257853 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2236 1 9 full false Episode #8 - Unseeded Stars, Ranking the Grand Slams, NO to Marathons Episode #8 - Unseeded Stars, Ranking the Grand Slams, NO to Marathons End of August vibes for sure here. Dean and I recap the two Masters 1000s and look ahead to the US Open. Glog glog or glug glug? Find out.

]]> End of August vibes for sure here. Dean and I recap the two Masters 1000s and look ahead to the US Open. Glog glog or glug glug? Find out.

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11193871 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0400 2026 1 8 full false Episode #7 - Serena's "Evolution," PickleBar (?), Is Novak Ugly or Nah Episode #7 - Serena's "Evolution," PickleBar (?), Is Novak Ugly or Nah Hey guys - it's been a while. On this episode, we catch up on some of the tournaments over the past few weeks, unfortunately admit to the high quality of tennis played by Nick Kyrgios, and have some fun with pickleball. Oh yeah Serena also is retiring so there's that. ENJOY!

]]> Hey guys - it's been a while. On this episode, we catch up on some of the tournaments over the past few weeks, unfortunately admit to the high quality of tennis played by Nick Kyrgios, and have some fun with pickleball. Oh yeah Serena also is retiring so there's that. ENJOY!

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11119628 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400 2003 1 7 full false Episode #6 - Max "Hot Boy" Cressy, Let's Murder Pickleball, Richard Mille or Garmin? Episode #6 - Max "Hot Boy" Cressy, Let's Murder Pickleball, Richard Mille or Garmin? As we wind down from the Wimbledon hype, Dean and I discuss some of the top forehands of the past 23 years and take a bunch of fan mail questions. Shoutout to... my mom. 

]]> As we wind down from the Wimbledon hype, Dean and I discuss some of the top forehands of the past 23 years and take a bunch of fan mail questions. Shoutout to... my mom. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-11008692 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0400 1992 1 6 full false Episode #5 - Novak Sucks, Don't Show up with Dunlop Tennis Balls, The State of American Tennis Episode #5 - Novak Sucks, Don't Show up with Dunlop Tennis Balls, The State of American Tennis Big Wimbledon wrap on this one -- we talk about THE nightmare final that was Novak vs. Nick, the end of Iga's streak, and warrior man Rafa. Of course we finish off with your fan mail which is always a good time. Enjoy. 

]]> Big Wimbledon wrap on this one -- we talk about THE nightmare final that was Novak vs. Nick, the end of Iga's streak, and warrior man Rafa. Of course we finish off with your fan mail which is always a good time. Enjoy. 

]]> Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich Buzzsprout-10945357 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0400 1860 1 5 full true Episode #4 - Wimbledon Rigged, Martina "Slept-On Goat" Nav, & Fan Mail Episode #4 - Wimbledon Rigged, Martina "Slept-On Goat" Nav, & Fan Mail Wimbledon has begun and we are all excited. Upsets already, draws are rigged, you know how it is... Fan mail also came through big time - shout out the the supporters and REAL DAY 1 listeners. Hit us up on IG @Downabreakpod. Deuces. 

]]> Wimbledon has begun and we are all excited. Upsets already, draws are rigged, you know how it is... Fan mail also came through big time - shout out the the supporters and REAL DAY 1 listeners. Hit us up on IG @Downabreakpod. Deuces. 

]]> Daniel Buzzsprout-10867001 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0400 1535 1 4 full false Episode #3 - Luigi Berrettini, Serena BACK, Kyrgios Hat Episode #3 - Luigi Berrettini, Serena BACK, Kyrgios Hat WHAT'S GOOD?! Dean and I recap a couple of the Wimbledon prep tournaments, talk about Serena's return, and absolutely go off on Nick Kyrgios' new hat style. Hint: It's whack. 

]]> WHAT'S GOOD?! Dean and I recap a couple of the Wimbledon prep tournaments, talk about Serena's return, and absolutely go off on Nick Kyrgios' new hat style. Hint: It's whack. 

]]> Daniel Buzzsprout-10820658 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1546 1 3 full false Episode #2 - French Open Wrap, Tomic vs Kyrgios, Novak's Diet Episode #2 - French Open Wrap, Tomic vs Kyrgios, Novak's Diet Dean and I wrap up the French Open, discuss the dominant force that is Iga Świątek, Rafa taking home #14, and more. Also... celery juice and warm lemon water for breakfast????

]]> Dean and I wrap up the French Open, discuss the dominant force that is Iga Świątek, Rafa taking home #14, and more. Also... celery juice and warm lemon water for breakfast????

]]> Daniel Buzzsprout-10749384 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0400 1772 1 2 full false Episode #1 - Intro Episode #1 - Intro Welcome to the show. Dean and I introduce ourselves, talk French Open, and peep some of the hottest fits on court right now. 

]]> Welcome to the show. Dean and I introduce ourselves, talk French Open, and peep some of the hottest fits on court right now. 

]]> Daniel Buzzsprout-10694893 Fri, 27 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1122 1 1 full true