Tennis Volley Talk with Brian Danielson
Talking Tennis and Racquets with stories that I have had in Tennis. Look out for the "Tennis Racquet of the Day", and talk about tennis superstars including Jimmy Conners, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Poncho Gonzales, Rod Laver, and more. Everything from Tennis shoes from Adidas, K-Swiss, and Nike, to the woman's movement and Billie Jean King, who paved the way into tennis for Everyone. Hosted by Brian Danielson.
Episode 155 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about last week's Tennis tournaments that took place over the weekend, also who won those tournaments like Jessica Pegula also Tommy Paul to name a couple. along the way talk some tennis. Also you will see one of the many racquets that I have, and learn some history of the racquet of the week.
Episode 154 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to Rob Small that is at times my cohost and we will be talking about Indian Wells and Miami Tennis and who won those two tournaments and also Charlston Sout Carolina tournament. Alson with talking tennis also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have.
Episode 153 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to former top 10 player and his Tennis journey also he won the 1980 Australian Open. Also will talk some Tennis. Welcome to the Podcast Brian Teacher. Also the racquet of the week that you will hear about.
Episode 152 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
IN this episode I will be talking to by phone a former outstanding Jr tennis player and also went to all four years at Stanford University turned pro in 1973 retired in 1984. He also still teaches tennis at a local club and park. Welcome to the podcast Pat Dupre.
Episode 151 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be doing a zoom interview with Stan Smith and talking to him about his tennis journey along with talking some tennis along the way and also the Racquet of the week that I will be talking to him about and telling you about the history f that racquet also if you want to see the interview of Stan Smith go to my Youtube channel TENNIS VILLEY TALK
Episode 150 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will talk about the ITA and WTA events going on this week ending on Saturday or Sunday and some the winners in the events. Also talk some of the French Open and who will or might win but way to soon yet to know. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have.
Episode 149 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
I will be talking to Rob Small my cohost as we delve into the Australian results. of the winners in the men and woman singles men's and woman's doubles and mixed doubles. what was so good about the finals in both men and woman. Novak and Carlos and Aryna and Elaina great finals in both. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquet's I have.
Episode 148 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to a guy from Sugar City Idaho, who in a way built his field of dreams in that he built his own Tennis Court I will be talking about his tennis journey and along the way talk some tennis, and also talk some Australian Open as well and who might win the Woman's and Men's singles could it be Sabalenka or Rybakina or Novak or Carlos we will see. Also you will hear about the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I...
Episode 147 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be covering some of the first week of the Australian Open Tennis and who has won and how the seeds are doing like Sabalenka Gauff Sinner Fritz. And a shout out to my cohost Rob Small covering the pre Ausralian Open, I know we will be talking about how it went after it's over. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have.
Episode 146 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
I will be doing a over the phone interview today with a tennis friend of mine that has been on my podcast before. Rob Small we will be talking about the tournaments leading up to the Australian Open Tennis and along the way be talking tennis. Also getting some thoughts on who might win the tournament and some questions and answers. Also you will hear about the racquet of the week and learn something about one of the racquets I have.
Episode 145 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about the United Cup Tennis and who won this year's 2026 Title and what you like about it and the team play of the format, that was held in Perth and Sydney also who won the Adalade tournament. But allot of countries that played in the United Cup is good that it brings so many countries together the likes of Taylor Fritz Coco Gauff Iga Swiatek and Herbert Hurkacz playing in the United Cup and Aryna Sabalenka and Marta Kostyuk in Adalade. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something...
Episode 144 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
Hi hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In this episode I will be talking about the Australian swing leading up to the first Grand Slam Tennis tournament of the year the Australian Open Tennis in Melburn. Also giving out a big thank you for all the ATP players that I was to interview over the last month, thank you Vince-Mel- Brian- Dick-and Johan. Also letting us in on the tennis Journey they all had along with some History. Also I have the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of...
Episode 143 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to a former top 10 at 7 on the ATP Tour and played for 16 years and along with singles he made it to 12 in doubles with a variety of different players. Johan Kriek along the way we will be talking tennis and how he started his Tennis journey. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 142 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking over the phone with former number 8 in the world in singles and played doubles as well played with Brian Gottfried he played for 15 years on the ATP tour along with coaching in college and an inductee into the College Hall of Fame and also the Texas Hall of fame. Also has a charity that he does as well Boots to courts free tennis lessons for the military families all over at bases. Dick Stockton, you will hear his tennis journey and all that he did and talk some tennis along the way...
Episode 141 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be doing a phone interview with a world top 10 at number 3 in the world and number 2 in doubles from 1972 to 1984 Brian Gottfried and talk to him about his tennis journey also along the way talk tennis, also about his doubles that he played with the likes of Dick Stockton and Raul Ramerez. Also you will learn about one of the many racquets that I have and the history of that maker of that racquet and the player that indorsed that racquet.
Episode 140 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be doing an over the phone interview with a a x pro Tennis player that played on the ATP Tour for 10 years Mel Purcell. I will be talking to him about his Tennis Journey and along the way talking Tennis. as well. Also I will show you one of the many racquets I have for the Racquet of the week, that you will learn something about one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 139 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about the BJK Cup and the Davis Cup and who won those tournaments also talking about the new battle of the sexes match that will be happening also who might win that one with the changes to the court. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have
Episode 138 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to another Elk River tennis player that played number 1 singles and doubles in the early 90's. But still plays and along with talking to him about his tennis journey we will be talking Tennis as well. Alos you will see the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 137 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to Mia Nelson the younger sister of Ava Nelson the tennis player I talked to last week. Mia is a standout tennis player at Elk River High School as well. I will be talking to her about her tennis journey and along the way talking about tennis and some of the tournaments going on. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something of one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 136 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
This episode is a over the phone interview with Ava Nelson a High School Tennis player for a small school Elk River that is now going to college in her first year up east in Conneticut but we will be talking about her tennis journey and what got her started playing tennis. along the way talking tennis. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 135 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about last week's finals of the China swing and the winners of those tournaments. Along with upcoming phone interviews. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have.
Episode 134 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about some of the Tournaments that have been going on in Japan and Wuhan and others around the China swing. Also USA woman have been doing pretty good like Amanda Anisimova also Coco Gauff as well as Jessica Pegula and also on the men's side. Will talk about my friend of mine and I played 12 different courts around here but did not do well against him this season. Also the last match we had was the battle of the Bruce Swanson racquets doing a match in honor of him, he had passed...
Episode 133 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
I was out for a bit went to Colorado to visit my 98 yo uncle and then getting back went into the hospital for a bit but better now have to keep on things now with appointments. But in this episode I will be talking about the Billie Jean Cup and the winners there and the Laber cup with new captains as well Andre Agassi and Yanik Noah did a great job. Also you will find out about one of the many racquets that i have in the racquet of the week.
Episode 132 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK with special guest
In this episode I will be talking to a Hollywood actor, writer, producer and also played on the ATP Tennis tour for ten years Vince Van Patton. Will be talking to him about his tennis journey and what he is doing now. Along with the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have.
Episode of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK trip to NY for the US Open and other adventures
In this episode I will be talking about the trip to NY and the fan appreciation week at the US Open Tennis also some other adventures on the way. Also who I saw the likes of Carlos Alcarez Jessica Pegula and some others. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the racquets that I have.
Episode 130 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about the Cincinnati Tennis and the Men's and Woman's Final and also talking about the Mixed doubles at the US Open Fan appreciation week and the teams also mentioning that I will be at the US Open grounds looking for some players practicing and maybe some FREE Merch. Also you will learn something about one of the many racquets that i have.
Episode 129 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about the Cincinnati Open Tennis and who is in the Semi finals and who is the odds on favorite to win the in Cincinnati. Along with a little about the US Open fan Appreciation week and the Mixed Doubles going on there. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of my many racquets I have.
Episode 128 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK and talking Texas Tennis
IN this episode Iwill be talking to Ken McCallister one of the guys that help with the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in In Waco Texas, also talking WCT Tennis also showing you some ticket stubs I have from WCT in 1976 and some autographs of some Tennis people. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets that I have.
Episode 127 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about the Canada Tennis being played and some of the winners, leading up to the US OPEN in New York. Also about the sucess of the Elk River Tennis tournament that anyone in the audiance wants to be in the tournament no matter wear your at go to Elk River Tennis on the net and print out the tournament form and send it in there is one coming in mid september called the Fall classic. So those who like to travel to tournaments sign up. Mention how you found the tournament. Also...
Episode 126 of Tennis Volley Talk
In this episode I will be doing a over the phone interview with a friend of mine I used to play tennis with back in Tulsa Oklahoma, I will be talking to him about what he sent to me that was a 1976 World Team Tennis program that now has a tennis home, along with that he got some autographs from then Bobby Riggs Frew Mcmillan Franciua Durr and a couple more. Then the racquet of the day that you will learn something about one of my tennis racquets.
Episode 125 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
I will be doing another over the phone interview with Kathy O'brien now Alex. She was on the WTA tour in the early1980's she and her doubles partner took a set off of Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver. I will be covering Kathy's journey with tennis and how she ended up teaching where she is at now. Also the racquet of the week that you will lean something about one of my many racquets.
Episode 124 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking about who might win the Wimbledon Championship between the woman and onthe mens side as well, also a little about me getting back on the court. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of my many racquets.
Episode 123
In this episode I will be t alking about the Tennis Tournaments before Wimbledon and who won those tournaments. Also about Wimbledon and who might win that one. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something aobut one of my many racquets. that i have
Episode 122 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
I will be doing an over the phone interview with a local woman Marcia Bach that has been a tennis has done parks and recreation for Bloomington Minnesota sense 1971. I will be finding out her tennis journey and how she got started in what she did. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of my many racquets I have.
Episode 121 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be talking to a tennis friend i have that has been an in house guest whith me and has been on the phone with me as well so today I will be doing a over the phone interview with Rob Small. We will get into the French Open Final with the men and woman finals and a guess of who might take Wimbledon. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something of one of my many racquets.
Episode 120 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
With this episode I will be doing a over the phone interview with Delaine Mast she has coached the University of Tennessee womans tennis team also coached the George Washington University as well and has been a force in bringing tennis to where she lives also won family of the year in 2003 and also started World Team Tennis for the recreation player. Has met Billie Jean King along with Jonn McEnroe and Patrick McEnroe and many other tennis pros. Also the racquet of the week that you will learn something about one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 119 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be doing an over the phone interview with a local tennis coach here in the Minneapolis area Harsh Mankad he went to the University of Minnesota and later played on the India Davis Cup Team, and also played for ten years on the ATP tour, he played the likes of Andy Rodick, Andy Murray. Also you will learn about the racquet of the week, you will learn someting about one of the many racquets I have.
Episode 118 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be doing an over the phone interview with Tony Mannis a Tennis coach for the LSU womans tennis team for 21 years. He also has a Youtube channel that has been on the Tennis Channel also a speaker and holds seminars around the USA with many college tennis teams. Also the racquet of the day that you will learn something about one of my many racquets.
Talking more Texas Tennis Episode 116 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
In this episode I will be doing another over the phone interview with a Tennis coach Ruben Vargas also a teacher, that will tell us about his tennis journey and how he got started with Tennis. Also the racquet of the day that you will learn something about one of my racquets I have.
Talking more Texas Tennis Episode 115 of TENNIS VOLLEY TALK
I will be having another over the phone interview with another person that knows about Texas Tennis. Ken McAllister ex director of Texas Tennis Accoc, and author of Cattle to Courts. I will be talking to him on his Tennis life and how he got started. Also the racquet of the day that you will learn something about one of my racquets.