The Ball Boys

Author: The Ball Boys

Welcome to The Ball Boys, the podcast for anyone who's gay for tennis. We're hardcore tennis enthusiasts with soft-core senses of humor. From discussing our weekly Lobsbians to playing games like Dad, Daddy, or Dandy, we put the fuzz on the balls. All while tackling the latest upsets, outbursts, insights and downloads in professional tennis.
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Language: en

Genres: Sports, Tennis

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Open Up - with Edward Schmit
Thursday, 18 June, 2026

We’re getting read and booked on the latest episode with the return of The Ball Boys Book Club! Paul is joined by Edward Schmit, author of the new gay tennis romance, The Open Era. We play New Balls Please and then dive deep into his debut novel, the steamy romance between Austin and Diego in a fresh take on rivals to lovers. From the anxiety players face, to the important relationships between players and coaches, to the way the media handles or mishandles LGBTQ+ stories this book takes us on a ride. Whet your whistle with us then pick up a copy of The Open Era wherever you buy your favorite books.