Robbie Koenig

Daniil Medvedev is unfazed by this moment — he does not care what anyone thinks, and he feels pretty “ehh” about Cheeky Volley — even if they feature the Shakespeare of Tennis commentating — the legendary Robbie Koenig! Somewhere between an epiphany during a car ride in upstate New York with his coach/trainer Gilles Cervara, and his pursuit of applied economics and commerce at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Medvedev has cladded himself with cold blood and an unapologetic will to win. Will Novak achieve his 18th Grand Slam title? Or, will the wiry and aloof Moscovite establish that the new guard has finally arrived? Tune in to hear more from Cheeky Volley and to experience Koenig’s unparalleled enthusiasm for the sport of tennis.

Daniil Medvedev is unfazed by this moment — he does not care what anyone thinks, and he feels pretty “ehh” about Cheeky Volley — even if they feature the Shakespeare of Tennis commentating — the legendary Robbie Koenig! Somewhere between an epiphany during a car ride in upstate New York with his coach/trainer Gilles Cervara, and his pursuit of applied economics and commerce at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Medvedev has cladded himself with cold blood and an unapologetic will to win. Will Novak achieve his 18th Grand Slam title? Or, will the wiry and aloof Moscovite establish that the new guard has finally arrived? Tune in to hear more from Cheeky Volley and to experience Koenig’s unparalleled enthusiasm for the sport of tennis.

Robbie Koenig 2021 Australian Open Men’s Finals Preview: The Cheeky Mongoose

After weeks of winter training for the ATP Challenger Tour in Monte Carlo, Kabir, Brett and Asher return to the Cheeky Volley Notting Hill Studio for Episode 25. They call up Tom Perfrement to discuss the state of Aussie tennis, Tom's cheeky junior match against Nick Kyrgios, Kyrgios' municipal bond portfolio and the men's draw.  Should Brett switch from Yonex to Tecnifibre...?  Cheers m8s!

After weeks of winter training for the ATP Challenger Tour in Monte Carlo, Kabir, Brett and Asher return to the Cheeky Volley Notting Hill Studio for Episode 25. They call up Tom Perfrement to discuss the state of Aussie tennis, Tom's cheeky junior match against Nick Kyrgios, Kyrgios' municipal bond portfolio and the men's draw.  Should Brett switch from Yonex to Tecnifibre...?  Cheers m8s!

Episode 25: 2021 Australian Open Men's Preview

What can we say, it has been a cheeky year.  The French Open is occurring during the Parisian fall, at limited capacity.  Yet still, nothing’s really changed — it’s Rafa, it’s Novak, it’s not Zverev, and it’s not Jannik Sinner... not yet at least. The same sitcom is playing this year — Kramer bursts in to mooch some cereal from Jerry, just like Novak performing a near split to stretch for a backhand in a long physical rally with a trophy and a grand slam purse on the line.  You have come to expect it, haven’t you? This episode is quick and dirty, like red clay spraying up as Rafa slides and finishes a buggy-whip. Cheers m8s,  - m88888s

What can we say, it has been a cheeky year.  The French Open is occurring during the Parisian fall, at limited capacity.  Yet still, nothing’s really changed — it’s Rafa, it’s Novak, it’s not Zverev, and it’s not Jannik Sinner... not yet at least. The same sitcom is playing this year — Kramer bursts in to mooch some cereal from Jerry, just like Novak performing a near split to stretch for a backhand in a long physical rally with a trophy and a grand slam purse on the line.  You have come to expect it, haven’t you? This episode is quick and dirty, like red clay spraying up as Rafa slides and finishes a buggy-whip. Cheers m8s,  - m88888s

Episode 24: Roland Garros Men's Final Preview

After their summer on the ATP Challenger Tour, Kabir and Asher call up Brett and discuss (i) this year’s court speed; (ii) winners and losers thus far; (iii) the men’s semi-finals; (iv) the women’s final; (v) Djokovic’s series of unfortunate events and (vi) Mike Levine’s new Yonex racquet.

After their summer on the ATP Challenger Tour, Kabir and Asher call up Brett and discuss (i) this year’s court speed; (ii) winners and losers thus far; (iii) the men’s semi-finals; (iv) the women’s final; (v) Djokovic’s series of unfortunate events and (vi) Mike Levine’s new Yonex racquet.

Episode 23: 2020 US Open

In Episode 22, we (i) analyze Djokovic v. Thiem, (ii) review the performance of Kyrgios, Zverev, and Federer, and (iii) revisit the GOAT discussion...

In Episode 22, we (i) analyze Djokovic v. Thiem, (ii) review the performance of Kyrgios, Zverev, and Federer, and (iii) revisit the GOAT discussion...

Episode 22: 2020 Australian Open Recap

Episode 21: 2020 Australian Open Preview

Roger Federer has how many titles?  20.  Cheeky Volley has how many episodes?  20!   As the ATP Tour enters a new decade — the 2020s — we highlight major storylines of the 2010s and recap the last half of 2019.   As we reminisce on the major plot threads of the last decade, we consider: Novak’s dominance, the resurgence of Roger, the Next Gen’s struggle to change the guard, the rise of Uniqlo and much more!  Tune in for dynamic coverage of ten years of magical tennis and even some cheeky tennis trivia.    Seinfeld episode in focus: The Yada Yada.  If you know where Brett is, please email us at cheekyvolley@gmail.com

Roger Federer has how many titles?  20.  Cheeky Volley has how many episodes?  20!   As the ATP Tour enters a new decade — the 2020s — we highlight major storylines of the 2010s and recap the last half of 2019.   As we reminisce on the major plot threads of the last decade, we consider: Novak’s dominance, the resurgence of Roger, the Next Gen’s struggle to change the guard, the rise of Uniqlo and much more!  Tune in for dynamic coverage of ten years of magical tennis and even some cheeky tennis trivia.    Seinfeld episode in focus: The Yada Yada.  If you know where Brett is, please email us at cheekyvolley@gmail.com

Episode 20: Cheeky Reminiscing - the 2010s

In our first interview, we call up Stefan Bojic, who is renowned across the tennis world for his improvisations on the court. By creatively choreographing free style manipulations of the tennis ball and trick shots, Stefan has gained respect from the best players in the world, including Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, Damir Džumhur, and many others. His approach to practicing and spreading the sport moves away from the traditional mechanistic teaching of stroke production, to a wholistic feel based method.  The ingenuity of these ideas should not be lost amidst the humour and entertainment that his videos provide!

In our first interview, we call up Stefan Bojic, who is renowned across the tennis world for his improvisations on the court. By creatively choreographing free style manipulations of the tennis ball and trick shots, Stefan has gained respect from the best players in the world, including Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, Damir Džumhur, and many others. His approach to practicing and spreading the sport moves away from the traditional mechanistic teaching of stroke production, to a wholistic feel based method.  The ingenuity of these ideas should not be lost amidst the humour and entertainment that his videos provide!

Episode 16: Requiem for a Bojic 

Cheeky Volley turns 1-year old as we look forward to US Open 2019.  The air is a bit colder this time around, a stark change from last summer’s oppressive heat and the infamous small black fan; do the impending fall breezes suggest a changing of the guard?  Indeed, Medvedev has ruthlessly cut down ATP giants all summer long.  However, time and again the big three let us know they are more relevant than ever — Novak is poised as could be to continue his tear that began in mid-2018.   Asher and Kabir sit down to preview the US Open, relevant ATP storylines, and discuss their bets this time around.  

Cheeky Volley turns 1-year old as we look forward to US Open 2019.  The air is a bit colder this time around, a stark change from last summer’s oppressive heat and the infamous small black fan; do the impending fall breezes suggest a changing of the guard?  Indeed, Medvedev has ruthlessly cut down ATP giants all summer long.  However, time and again the big three let us know they are more relevant than ever — Novak is poised as could be to continue his tear that began in mid-2018. Asher and Kabir sit down to preview the US Open, relevant ATP storylines, and discuss their bets this time around.

Episode 15: US Open Preview

The following audio monologue was sent from Srđan Djokovic to his son after the 2019 Wimbledon Final.     This content is obviously a satire.

The following audio monologue was sent from Srđan Djokovic to his son after the 2019 Wimbledon Final.   This content is obviously a satire.

Episode 14: "A letter to my son, Novak"

Cheeky Volley is a tennis and culture podcast.Cheeky Volley is hosted and produced by Kabir Mehta and Alexander Levine, who met playing tennis in college.Kabir's intimate knowledge of the sport is filtered through his childhood in Miami, where each year he ball-boyed for the world’s top-ranked men and women at the Miami Open—Federer, Serena, Roddick, Agassi to name a few.Alex will dive deep into the recesses of Kabir's extensive tennis knowledge and offer a few opinions of his own developed during a lifetime of playing and watching tennis.*Sponsor references are purely cheeky satire.

This episode is comprised of the following segments:   Part 1: Set-by-set recap (1:42)  Part 2: Interview with a mate who attended the match! (26:18)  Part 3: Regarding all-time greatest matches, where does this stack up? (51:43)  Part 4: A post-match letter from Novak’s father (Srđan Djokovic) to Novak, titled “A Letter to My Son” (1:15:09)

This episode is comprised of the following segments: <ul> <li> Part 1: Set-by-set recap (1:42)</li> <li> Part 2: Interview with a mate who attended the match! (26:18)</li> <li> Part 3: Regarding all-time greatest matches, where does this stack up? (51:43)</li> <li> Part 4: A post-match letter from Novak’s father (Srđan Djokovic) to Novak, titled “A Letter to My Son” (1:15:09)</li></ul>

Episode 13: Federer-Djokovic Wimbledon Final Recap: 13-12 in the 5th set / Embrace the Darkness

The Wimbledon final is set, and Kabir has already made sure his strawberries are ripe and his cream is whipped.  Alex, Asher, Kabir, and special guest Dave Pratt recap the 40th edition of Federer vs. Nadal, and preview Djokovic vs. Roberto “Robbie Batts / Bobby Bacala” Bautista Agut.  We look back at the road to the semis and finals for the big three and make our picks for the finals.   Bonuses: thoughts on Kyrgios vs. Nadal; Dave discusses David Foster Wallace's 2006 profile of Federer; Alex’s tennis shoe crisis, and Asher breaks down the great India-Pak Mango Debate.  

The Wimbledon final is set, and Kabir has already made sure his strawberries are ripe and his cream is whipped.  Alex, Asher, Kabir, and special guest Dave Pratt recap the 40th edition of Federer vs. Nadal, and preview Djokovic vs. Roberto “Robbie Batts / Bobby Bacala” Bautista Agut.  We look back at the road to the semis and finals for the big three and make our picks for the finals.   Bonuses: thoughts on Kyrgios vs. Nadal; Dave discusses David Foster Wallace's 2006 profile of Federer; Alex’s tennis shoe crisis, and Asher breaks down the great India-Pak Mango Debate.

Episode 12: Wimbledon Men's Semifinal Recap and Finals Preview 

The grass is always greener at Wimbledon.  As the tennis world gets ready for the crown jewel of Grand Slam tennis, Cheeky Volley sits down to preview the fortnight on grass.  Our first episode covering the tournament focuses on intriguing first round matchups and maps out the championship trajectories for the big three and Next Gen hopefuls.  Seinfeld Episode in focus: The Mom and Pop Store Music: Galcher Lustwerk and Legowelt 

The grass is always greener at Wimbledon.  As the tennis world gets ready for the crown jewel of Grand Slam tennis, Cheeky Volley sits down to preview the fortnight on grass.  Our first episode covering the tournament focuses on intriguing first round matchups and maps out the championship trajectories for the big three and Next Gen hopefuls.  Seinfeld Episode in focus: The Mom and Pop Store Music: Galcher Lustwerk and Legowelt

Episode 11: Wimbledon Preview

In the 39th iteration of Federer vs. Nadal, will Roger beat Rafa for the first time at Roland Garros, or will Nadal yet again prove invincible on the terre battue? 

In the 39th iteration of Federer vs. Nadal, will Roger beat Rafa for the first time at Roland Garros, or will Nadal yet again prove invincible on the terre battue?

Episode 10: Roland Garros Men's Semifinal preview: Federer vs. Nadal 

While Novak Djokovic continues his Grand Slam conquest, many new young stars elevated their games suggesting an exciting and unpredictable ATP Tour in 2019.  As the sun sets in Australia, Kabir, Alex &amp; Asher discuss major story lines of the tournament: Tiafoe’s quarterfinal run, Tsitsipas’ journey to the semifinals and the newest iteration of Novak v. Rafa in a Grand Slam final.  Don’t miss Asher recount the history of this legendary match up!

Episode 9: 2019 Australian Open Recap

The year is 2019, and as this next cycle around the sun is just underway, we find ourselves back in Melbourne, back where Roger has claimed 6 Grand Slam titles, and where just one year previous the world was captivated by 21 year-old, Korean sensation Hyeon Chung. As the ATP Tour once again commences it’s chase of the sun from the starting line at Rod Laver arena, men’s tennis futures are obscured. Will the big three hold royal court for one more year? Or will the likes of Sascha, Karen, and hmmm...Nick? De Minaur?...take the helm?Live from Cheeky Volley Studios in Manhattan, Post K and Alex call up Brett and Asher to catch up on off-season antics. Listen in for hot-takes on Andy Murray’s potential retirement — what’s next Andy? Nick Kyrgios needs a coach you know —, suggestions for ATP rules and regulations, the Australian Open’s use of new [dunlop] balls, and, of course, a preview of the Australian Open main draw. Episode special bonus: Brett purchases nearly $600 worth of tennis gear live on the episode. Seinfeld Episode in focus: The Junior Mint

Episode 8: 2019 Australian Open Preview

We continue our coverage of the Nitto ATP Finals from London. We call up Asher Gilani, live from London’s O2 Arena. The episode focuses primarily on Alexander “Sascha” Zverev’s remarkable two set victory over Roger Federer and previews the other semifinal and looks ahead to the final. Who will Sascha play on Sunday? Who was Hugh Grant supporting this Saturday? Listen and find out!

Episode 7: Live from semifinal day at the World Tour Finals

Cheeky Volley main m8, Asher Gilani, is called in live from the O2 Arena, where the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals are underway. We recap what Asher has just seen during the match between Roger Federer &amp; Dominic Thiem, and touch upon other star performances thus far. Shoutout Kevin Anderson!Seinfeld Episode in Focus: The Hot Tub (NYC Marathon)

Cheeky Volley main m8, Asher Gilani, is called in live from the O2 Arena, where the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals are underway. We recap what Asher has just seen during the match between Roger Federer &amp; Dominic Thiem, and touch upon other star performances thus far. Shoutout Kevin Anderson! Seinfeld Episode in Focus: The Hot Tub (NYC Marathon)

Episode 6: Live from Day 2 at the World Tour Finals

Grigor Dimitrov

Who plays Federer's stuntman when he stars in James Bond 007? None other than Baby-Fed, Grigor Dimitrov.  In episode 5, part 2, we continue the conversation about the trials, tribulations, and potential of Grigor Dimitrov. Part 2 also provides a brief preview of the Paris Masters.Check our instagram for a visual guide to Episode 5Seinfeld Episode in-focus: The Facepainter

Who plays Federer's stuntman when he stars in James Bond 007? None other than Baby-Fed, Grigor Dimitrov.  In episode 5, part 2, we continue the conversation about the trials, tribulations, and potential of Grigor Dimitrov. Part 2 also provides a brief preview of the Paris Masters. Check our instagram for a visual guide to Episode 5 Seinfeld Episode in-focus: The Facepainter

Episode 5, Part 2 -- Grigor Dimitrov Special, Paris Masters

Who plays Federer's stuntman when he stars in James Bond 007? None other than Baby-Fed, Grigor Dimitrov.  In episode 5 Grigor Dimitrov sits center-stage as we discuss his incredible potential, and obstacles thus far in his career to taking the next step to becoming a true Grand Slam contender and champion. Part 1 also provides a brief recap of Federer's 99th tournament victory, with his ninth Swiss Indoors title.Check our instagram for a visual guide to Episode 5Seinfeld Episode in-focus: The Facepainter

Who plays Federer's stuntman when he stars in James Bond 007? None other than Baby-Fed, Grigor Dimitrov.  In episode 5 Grigor Dimitrov sits center-stage as we discuss his incredible potential, and obstacles thus far in his career to taking the next step to becoming a true Grand Slam contender and champion. Part 1 also provides a brief recap of Federer's 99th tournament victory, with his ninth Swiss Indoors title. Check our instagram for a visual guide to Episode 5 Seinfeld Episode in-focus: The Facepainter

Episode 5, Part 1 -- Grigor Dimitrov Special, Swiss Indoors Recap

Insight on matches and great Seinfeld references! Keep up the great work!

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Cheeky Volley is a tennis and culture podcast. Cheeky Volley is hosted and produced by Kabir Mehta and Alexander Levine, who met playing tennis in college. Kabir's intimate knowledge of the sport is filtered through his childhood in Miami, where each year he ball-boyed for the world’s top-ranked men and women at the Miami Open—Federer, Serena, Roddick, Agassi to name a few. Alex will dive deep into the recesses of Kabir's extensive tennis knowledge and offer a few opinions of his own developed during a lifetime of playing and watching tennis. *Sponsor references are purely cheeky satire.

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The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
Lindsley recounts how Ailes would routinely ask him to change media coverage of stories based on 'who is good and bad' and how Ailes said 'there is no such thing as truth'. 
This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

A 1st hand account of Roger Ailes

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story

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"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inkshares.com%2Fbooks%2Ffake-news-true-story&amp;token=d4a977-1-1558671273247" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story</a>

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

Tony Blair: Centrism may be dead

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Parenting is fraught with uncertainty, changing with each generation. This hour, TED speakers share ideas about raising kids and how — despite our best efforts — we're probably still doing it wrong. Guests include former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims, former firefighter Caroline Paul, author Peggy Orenstein, psychologist Dr. Aala El-Khani, and poet Sarah Kay.

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Turning Kids Into Grown-Ups

The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it’s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is.Arguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London.Arguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families.The debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intelligence Squared

The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it’s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is. Arguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London. Arguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families. The debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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