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Out Wide PodcastAuthor: Resh & Stef
Out Wide Podcast: Our World of Tennis, Inclusivity, and Celebration Welcome tennis enthusiasts and lovers of all things inclusive! Join Stef and Resh on the Out Wide Podcast. We're gearing up to serve you an ace-filled experience that goes beyond the lines of the tennis court.Our podcast is set to be your go-to destination for enthusiastic, amusing, and non-cringy commentary on the world of tennis. Celebrating Diversity: Discover how we're championing tennis outsiders, applauding those changing the game, and reflecting on the sport's rich history. Zooming In and Out: We'll be your lens on and off the court, critically examining the nuances of the tennis world while honoring the inspiration it has brought to our lives. Empowering Conversations: Tennis may not have been a safe space for everyone, but we're here to change that narrative. With love, humor, and a critical eye, we'll challenge harmful stereotypes, discuss discrimination, and dream of a more inclusive future. Grand Slams etc: Our official launch coincides with the Australian Open 2024, and we can't wait to bring you lively coverage, exclusive insights, and plenty of excitement from the 4 tennis Grand Slams & beyond. Stay Tuned and Join the Out Wide Bandwagon: Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on our episodes. We're here to inspire you to join the Out Wide bandwagon, where tennis is a sport for everyone, regardless of identity or background.Get ready for a podcast that serves love, laughter, and a whole lot of tennis wisdom. The Out Wide Podcast is coming your way don't miss the first episode in January 2024! #OutWidePodcast #TennisForAll #InclusivityInSports Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Forehands, Fascism & Fashion Week: Australian Open Recap 2026
Episode 2
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
This week on Out Wide, Stef and Resh sprint (and occasionally rage-walk) through the 2026 Australian Open, an event that somehow managed to be thrilling, exhausting, political, inspiring, and completely sabotaged by ESPN at the same time.We start with the real final boss of the tournament: sports streaming capitalism. ESPN Plus? ESPN Unlimited? ESPN Select? Cable? VPNs? Mexico?? Watching tennis in 2026 apparently requires a CPA, an IT degree, and a teenage LimeWire mindset. ESPN, respectfully: jail.Before we get into forehands and finals, the hosts pause to acknowledge the world being… on fire. From ICE terrorizing communities to athletes being asked political questions they’d rather moonwalk away from, this episode grounds itself in the belief that tennis does not exist in a bubble, no matter how badly some press rooms want it to. Coco Gauff emerges as the moral North Star of the tournament—21 years old, emotionally fluent, politically aware, and still somehow finding time to hype a gay hockey romance show.On court, Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open in stoic legend fashion, celebrates with a whisper of a fist pump, and gets criticized for not doing enough cartwheels. Meanwhile, Stef and Resh firmly defend the right to win a Grand Slam quietly and go home. Let introverts live.Then came Naomi Osaka’s jellyfish fit, the moment tennis fashion officially entered its couture era. Inspired by marine biology and designed with Beyoncé’s designer (casual!), Naomi floated onto Rod Laver Arena like an aquatic deity and said, “Even if I lose, I’ll trend.” She was right. The outfit ate. The internet screamed. Traditionalists clutched pearls. Naomi posted six photos and logged off. Icon behavior.We also get:ESPN booth shakeups (women rising, Mac bros still yapping)Venus Williams returning at 45 and reminding everyone she is eternalSerena Williams definitely maybe returning (she’s in the drug testing pool, babes)Jelena Djokovic inserting herself where nobody askedCarlos Alcaraz winning everything, breaking records, cramping, thrivingQueer history made on the ATPRising stars, comeback queens, GI distress, political statements via T-shirts, and one extremely icy handshakeAnd just when you think it’s over, we pivot to the Grammys, Bad Bunny, dip-based Super Bowl planning, and a light call to mass-stream Michelle Obama’s Becoming out of pure spite.Final verdict: The Australian Open 2026 was messy, moving, glamorous, infuriating, and extremely Out Wide. Tennis was played. Statements were made. Jellyfish were served. And ESPN still owes us emotional damages. 🎾🪼💅Instagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/
