breaking back, a tennis podcast by Norm Archer & Peter Duggan
Last Updated: October 31, 2025
A tennis podcast by fans, for fans, covering all aspects of the game with an unfiltered lens.
US Open 2025: Taylor Townsend Steals the Show Amid Honey Deuce Highs & Weed-Filled Skies
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🎾 Breaking Back – Episode Guide
The Wildest Week One at Wimbledon
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Norm and Peter break down the most upset-filled week one of Wimbledon's 148 year history, where the sharp money is going at SW19—and how you can get in on it.
The Wildest Week One at Wimbledon
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Norm and Peter break down the most upset-filled week one of Wimbledon's 148 year history, where the sharp money is going at SW19—and how you can get in on it.
Halep Hangs It Up, Garin’s Gamesmanship, & Aussie Open Aftermath
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In S2 E1 we discuss BREAKING NEWS about Simona Halep's retirement, the Davis Cup drama between Cristian Garin and ZZ Bergs, and the lackluster and poorly kitted Australian Open highlighted by media antics more than on-court action.
Tick Tock Tennis: Bettors gain an edge from the serve clock.
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Meet Natalie Cutter, a Boston native whose love for sports started at age 4, wielding a tennis racket at a Greensboro, NC sports camp. From playing to coaching, her days were filled with tennis, cheering for Roger Federer, making NFL game picks, and catching Red Sox and Patriots games—sports has always been her world.
A Conversation with Tennis Journalist, Stephanie Myles
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Join us for an insightful and entertaining conversation with the incomparable Canadian tennis journalist, Stephanie Myles. With decades of experience covering the sport, Stephanie has become a trusted voice in tennis media known for her sharp opinions, in-depth analysis, and unparalleled dedication to covering the game.
Sweat, Seduction & CGI: The Winning Formula of Challengers
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Chris introduces us to Brian Drewes, founder of ZERO VFX, a visual effects and creative studio specializing in high-quality visual effects for film. Some of their work includes “Gran Turismo,” “Black Mass,” and “The Equalizer.” Brian takes us behind the scenes of “Challengers,” a film about three star-crossed lovers told through the lens of tennis, a sport that serves as an apt metaphor for internal conflict.
Three Stripes & the US Open
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Nathan Roach, Sr. Category Manager at adidas, takes us behind the scenes of the legendary tennis brand where he’s worked for over 14 years. We learn about future predicting colorists and kit design, the logistics of athlete distribution, and the incredibly rich tennis history at adidas, including Billie Jean King’s blue suede shoes.
Wimbledon 24: from Djokovic’s knee to piccola Paolini
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In E5 we talk all things Wimbledon ahead of the final, namely Djokovic’s meniscus, the meteoric rise of Jasmine Paolini, the cons of on-court coaching and the Americans playing for Old Glory in Paris. We also welcome back prodigal podster, Chris Jennings, who leads us off with his normal non-sequitur, this time adventures in Eagle Rock.
Stringing Confidence with Curt Stefan: Mental Mastery by Optimizing Your Gear
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In this episode of “Breaking Back”, Curt Stefan, professional racquet stringer and understudy of the legendary Warren Bosworth, riffs on his first client, Ivan Lendl, Gugga, and the history of polyester string, and how the proper racquet setup can build a player’s confidence and keep them focused on the task at hand -- winning.
Professional tennis is broken and John Butler has the solution.
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John Butler has delivered unparalleled ROI for fans, sponsors, civic partners and the game of tennis via creative and interactive physical programming on-site, on-the-town and in communications to fans and brands around the world.
Kyrgios & The Economics of Tennis
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In this episode, we wrap up the Australian Open and discuss how Nicky Kyrgios stole the show. Our guest, Eric Smallwood of Apex Marketing, shares how his firm performs valuations for brand sponsorships in tennis, and how the sale of Tennis Channel could further complicate an already fractured viewing experience.
2024 Australian Open: Djoker vs. the Field
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In our first episode, we preview the year’s first slam, talk Djokovic’s oddly cut clothes, Netflx’s Break Point Season 2, and define what a Hublot watch says about its owner.
