The GreatBase Tennis Podcast

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast is a weekly audio show presented by Steve Smith and associates. Information, ideas, and insights are provided to help those connected to the game of tennis.

Podcasting since 2020 • 312 episodes

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast

Latest Episodes

Fear of Losing Is the Enemy

Steve Smith welcomes Pol Otin O'Callaghan back to the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, a highly ranked Spanish junior and former Campbell University standout who holds a master's in Data Analytics and will begin his first season as Head Coach of Ave M...

August 12, 2026 • 1:45:53

The Wall Was My Babysitter

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson welcome Egor Shestakov to the latest episode of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, a 24-year-old teaching pro originally from Kaliningrad, Russia, now based in Dallas and coaching on staff at Brookhaven Tennis Academy. ...

August 05, 2026 • 1:43:43

Arvind Aravindhan: A Life in Tennis

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson welcome Arvind Aravindhan to the latest episode of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, a high performance coach, CEO of Gulph Mills Tennis Club, and Executive Director of the Julian Krinsky School of Tennis. Arvind bring...

July 29, 2026 • 2:02:50

Wimbledon Wrap-Up & Dying Doubles

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson dig into the latest from Wimbledon, breaking down the singles and doubles action with their usual mix of sharp observation and strong opinions. The two discuss standout performances, emerging patterns of play, and ...

July 22, 2026 • 1:29:27

Back to Basics: The Serve

This episode is a deep dive into the serve, one of the most technically demanding and consequential shots in tennis. Steve and Dave break down the mechanics from grip and trophy position to pronation and ball toss, making the case that most pla...

July 15, 2026 • 2:03:13

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