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Pod Laver Arena
What happens when tennis and fun collide at high speeds? The answer is: Pod Laver Arena. It’s tennis news, hot gossip and a bevy of unforced errors, hosted by comedians Mike Goldstein and Lizzy Hoo.
We chat to the world’s best players, explore the AO with an ‘all access pass’, and probably get into shouting matches with fans. So talc up your thighs and charge into the net, this is Pod Laver Arena! Putting the ‘fun’ in tennis ‘fundamentals’&hellip…
Episodes
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ALCARAZ'S 'SHOE-IN'
In a sickening display, @comedymikegoldstein gushes over the Paris Masters like he's in love or something, while Lizzy marvels at the traditional Kazakhstani…
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ALEX EALA'S MONUMENTAL FAILURE
Yeah, so... we're back! And it feels like we never left. Ahem. So, sit back and listen to Mike adroitly explain how PLA has risen from the albeit non-existent…
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STOP, RYBAKINA HAS A PUPPY
In this harrowing episode, Mike and Lizzy tease the end of Pod Laver Arena as we know it. But... is there a shocking twist on the horizon? (spoiler alert…
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THE AO 2027 OYSTER INCIDENT
In this hurly-burly ep, Mike reveals he was force-fed an oyster while blindfolded at the AO 2027 launch and Lizzy examines the deep parallels between Alexander…
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ALL EYEZ ON MEDVEDEV
This bumper edition of Pod Laver Arena features our first ever Crimestoppers Edition of Watch Watch and a comprehensive look at Daniil Medvedev's…
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A BANANA FOR EALA
In this episode, Mike freely admits to dropping Alex Eala's name at a Filipino wedding to win people over and Lizzy sees the milky beauty in Morgan Riddle's…
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ALEX EALA'S WANDERING DAD
Lizzy is back and falls into line immediately. She and Mike discuss how Andy Murray has sewn up the lucrative shortbread market and reminisce about the time…
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SAUSAGE ZVEREV SLIPS UP
As Alexander Zverev lifts high the US Open trophy, our hosts Mike and Sam call him out on a few things like: Why didn't he know he'd won? Why did he give away…
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TEARS FOR TIAFOE
Grand Slam tennis has finally its toll on perennial hardman Mike Goldstein, as he admits that Frances Tiafoe and the US Open have reduced him to a blubbering…
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NOVAK vs FATHER TIME
The US Open is underway, but that's nothing compared to the news that... MIKE IS IN THE NOVAK DJOKOVIC 'The Wolf in Winter' DOCUMENTARY (albeit for 3-4…
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RAFA JODAR & THE ABOMINABLE GARBAGE GRAVY
Tennis tragic Mike and baseline brawler Sam rip into all the news and shocking moments from the tennis-sphere, with erotic results. Is global warming affecting…
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GIMME SHELTON
Tennis-head Mike is joined by professional agitator, Sam Taunton as they break down Canada, and also break down emotionally. We celebrate Ben Shelton's win…
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THE NOTE EPISODE
Mike and Sam (now mad with power) delve into what makes great tennis trash talk and how a player apologising after hitting the net cord is dumb. They also chat…
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CORNROWS FOR M'LADY?
While Lizzy is off pursuing her dreams or something, Sam Taunton graces us with his presence and sassy mouth. He and Mike get lost in a labyrinth of cornrows…
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MILO AND IBIZA
In the last show before Lizzy embarks on a stint at the Edinburgh Fringe, she and Mike share stories of fans in the wild, questionable opinions on Milo and…
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TENNIS AND THE LORD OF FASHION
Mike and Lizzy go rogue with some top of the pod beats. Lizzy dared to 'dis' the Carlos and his long locks. How dare she! She wants him to get a haircut. The…
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THAT'S TENNIS!
Wimbledon is Wimble-dover! So, our hosts crack open a JD can and chomp into a Chiko Roll while dissecting the entire tournament. Is Novak done? How did Noskova…
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HOT TAKES AND WARM CREAM
Mike and Lizzy are running on adrenaline and courage - and a little bit of whisky - as they slice into the biggest moments to come out of Wimbledon so far…
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PARISIAN NIGHT SUITS
A Wimbledon preview with slam poetry, tennis adjacent stories and the long-awaited return of Watch Watch. The guys try to read the mind of Jannik Sinner and…
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WILD THINGS
Serena Williams has a Wimbledon wildcard and the news is sending us all loopy. Mike takes the opportunity to vent about a stranger sitting too close to him on…
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TENNIS ADJACENT
Comedians Mike Goldstein and Lizzy Hoo talk all things grass season and try to solve the bone-chilling mystery of 'Why Were There Loose Coins in the Shower?'…
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FROZEN TOMATOES
Mike and Lizzy reflect on Roland Garros and compare Flavio Cobolli's overhead smash technique to that of Mike's aunty Linda. They then effortlessly transition…
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A NET POSITIVE
Sam and Lizzy cannot get enough of the spicy affair that is: Roland Garros 2026! Dodgy line calls, soiled shorts, and a player whose frenetic legs have reached…
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TEENY TINY SMILES
Comedians Mike Goldstein and Lizzy Hoo are on the scene to blubber about Roland Garros drama, and brag about their recent viral video success (dissing…
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HUGHESY, WE HAVE A PODCAST
At first, we thought a vagrant had got past security, but the more he spoke, we realised... IT WAS NONE OTHER THAN COMEDY LEGEND/TENNIS AFICIONADO DAVE HUGHES!…
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COURTNEY TENNIS LATELY?
Tennis journalist and all-round lovely bloke, Courtney Walsh sits down the Pod Laver crew before he flies to Roland Garros. It's a French Open preview that…
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SABA THE HUTT
Mike and Sam are back, and many people are now saying these two knuckleheads are culturally more important to tennis than The Woodies and Rod Laver combined…
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HUNKY PIRATES AHOY
Join Pinder Award-winning comedian Lizzy Hoo, as she passes judgement on fellow comedian Mike Goldstein's deplorable on-court behaviour. The guys also dig into…
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MONTE CARLO INSANE WINNRS
Join comedians and tennis-loving freaks Mike Goldstein, Lizzy Hoo and Sam Taunton as they slice up the week's tennis. The guys have - quite understandably -…
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IT AIN'T STOSUR 'TIL IT'S STOSUR
OMG, the humanity! Mike and Sam become quivering wrecks in the presence of Aussie tennis greatness. In this very special edition of Pod Laver Arena, they talk…
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BADDIES AND BALL DADDIES
What happens in Miami... is up for full and frank discussion! Such as: why did Coco Gauff wear a hat? Also, in this bombastic episode, host Lizzy Hoo reveals…
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LAUGH EMOJI LAUGH EMOJI
In this bone-rattling episode, we dig down dangerously into the Miami Open, at the exact same time of making fun of Mike's little moustache. We give a…
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IS SINNER THE BEST?!
Pod Laver Arena — the only tennis podcast in the world (please don't Google) — is back! Hosts Lizzy, Mike and Sam dive racquet-first into the…
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DESPITE ALL THEIR RAGE... ETC.
Okay, tennis heads! Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Sam (@samtaunton) are back in the Pod Laver Arena studio, bringing you searing wit and lacerating wordplay!…
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WE BE PIGGIN'
Mike and Lizzy carry on their tradition of singing a tennis-themed song at the start of the pod and immediately a cease-and-desist letter from Will.I.Am drops…
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TENNIS AND TWIZZLES
Back by popular demand (we assume)! In this pod we speak to Alex de Minaur's coach, Matt Reid, hot off Alex's triumph in Rotterdam. We ask him a bunch of dumb…
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IS THIS THING ON?
Hey we're back! And where did everybody go? Seriously... it's like a ghost town around here. No one. Nothing. Not even one Shake Shack. Anyway, Mike…
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CLOSING TIME
And just like that, it’s over. We’re not crying, you are. But fear not, because we’re here to unpack absolutely everything from the…
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PAT TO THE RAFTERS
You turn your back for one second, and M&Ms mascots come into the studio and mess up the place. But the boys recover to talk smack about Elena Rybakina's…
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GUZZLE THIS
Imagine Rod Laver dripping beads in a sauna, because we talk about that AND MORE. Yes, Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and co-host Sam (@samtaunton) snuck into the…
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SLURP IT UP, SLURP IT DOWN!
Podcasting from deep within the bowels of Tennis HQ, Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Sam (@samtaunton) — resplendent in their finery — talk…
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GIMME SHELTON
Every day we turn up and, to our amazement, our passes still work. It's only a matter of time before we're turned away, possibly by Wally Masur himself. In…
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THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN TENNIS (PROBABLY)
Off the back of Alex de Minaur’s loss to Carlos Alcaraz, it is officially a dark day for Australian tennis and yes, the vibes inside the studio are…
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WE ATE APPLE PIE WITH CHEESE SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO
After Madison Keys lost her bet with Jessica Pegula, the tennis world has been left asking one question: is apple pie and cheese actually as cursed as it…
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UH OH … CRAIG TILEY WANTS TO SEE US
When you get a message saying Craig Tiley is coming into the studio, it usually means one of two things, you’ve either been absolutely flying or…
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NAOMI AND STAN HAVE LEFT THE BUILDING
It’s a sad day, everyone. Stan Wawrinka’s glorious run has come to an end and no, we’re not crying, you are. To honour the great man, we…
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Love is officially in the air at the Australian Open and shockingly it is not just Lizzy’s (@lizzyhoo) Raya account. Speaking of Lizzy, we drop a massive…
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STAN WAWRINKA APPRECIATION POD
Tennis beef is very much in vogue and frankly we want a slice. Our first target, Andy Roddick, we’re coming for you and your podcast. On today’s…
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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF BALL KIDS
Finally, the debate that’s been tearing the tennis world apart is settled. What actually dries a wet court faster, 10 ball kids armed with towels or one…
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FASHION FIRST, TENNIS LATER
The Osaka dress broke the internet. Naturally, we responded the only way that made sense and brought in our very own fashion correspondent, Liza West, to…
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HEAVY ON THE PICKLE
When will Lizzy learn that it's a tennis 'match', not a 'game'? I hate when she does that. Anyway, this episode will blow your ears clean off. We speak to the…
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MARTA KOSTYUK IN DA HOUSE
It's all fireworks here! Lizzy and Mike come to terms with some scathing feedback from Janice as they dissect the best and brightest and downright funniest…
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KASATKINA CHAOS!
The Pod gets a visit from the funny-as-hell Daria Kasatkina; a terrific tennis player who is now Aussie as! Staying with the theme of stealing the best…
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ARYNA GLAD YOU TUNED IN?
Fridgey and The Bear are back as they tackle big topics like Frances Tiafoe's oversized drink bottle, and the correct pronunciation of Andre Agassi's name, all…
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CRAIG TILEY IS STYLISH
What happens when our hosts Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) spend the entire day interviewing just about every single tennis player in the…
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MILLION DOLLAR BABIES
Attention perverts! Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) reveal what atrocities they've seen in the players' gym at the Australian Open, Lizzy…
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SQUAWKING TENNIS
Hosts Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) take part in the Australian Open's $1 Million Dollar 1 Point Slam! Try to guess which pro Mike beats!…
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ROD PODDING ALONG
In the early stages of the pod, Mike's brain implodes when he tries to say 'accreditation'. Luckily for him (and you, the listener) it reassembles and not only…
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THE ROD POD ARRIVETH
Hosts Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) step into Pod Laver Arena for the first time. The air is thick, and the floor is wet and sticky, as…