Get a Grip

Ash Williams and David Zita

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Ash Williams is a comedian. He's also a tennis savant. He's joined by journalist David Zita to discuss all things tennis. The ins, the outs and the foot faults of the game. 


Ash Tennis Podcast is part of The Bad Producer Podcast Network. 

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134 episodes

Episode 130: Zita's Intervention & Djokovic's Coaching Bombshell

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's some home truths for David, as well as discussion about Novak Djokovic's big coaching move. Plus the latest from the Miami Masters and more. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Mar 31
Episode 129: Tommy Faux Haas & Ferrer-ari

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's latest breakthrough, Andy Murray's big admission, an Indian Wells preview and the lowdown on Ash's search for a new place.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44m
Mar 17
Episode 128: Tennis' Best Couple & Indian Wells Preview

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's latest breakthrough, Andy Murray's big admission, an Indian Wells preview and the lowdown on Ash's search for a new place.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Mar 06
Episode 127: In Deep Shapo & Tennis Trivia

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, there's Jordan Thompson's maiden win and unique celebration. David gives Andy Murray another drive by and Ash might be moving in with a professional tennis player. Plus some tennis trivia and general chat.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! And you can now listen to the full episode on patreon.com/GAGTennisPod  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Feb 27
Episode 126: Impromptu Guest & Tennis Ultimatums

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today, they receive a surprise call from a friend of the show, before delving deep into some of life / tennis' greatest questions.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42m
Feb 21
Episode 125: Sponsor Controversy & Tennis Power Couples

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today they discuss a sponsor meet gone horribly wrong, delve into tennis' biggest power couples and unpack Rafael Nadal's latest setback. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Feb 15
Episode 124: GOAT Blowback & Andy Murray Madness

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today they discuss the feedback for their recent GOAT reels, come to blows over Andy Murray and delve into a recent ATP video claiming the Tour is scripted.   Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38m
Feb 08
Episode 123: War on the Carota Boys

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of tennis. Today they take a closer look at the Carota Boys, what they stand for and why they still function after their Australian Open humiliation.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Jan 31
Episode 122: Sinner Winner & Aus Open Review

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is here. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today they recap Jannik Sinner's huge comeback win over Daniil Medvedev and review the event as a whole. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38m
Jan 29
Episode 121: Game On! (with guest Robbie Koenig)

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today they are joined by GOAT tennis commentator Robbie Koenig to discuss the art of commentating and preview the Australian Open men's final. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m
Jan 28
Episode 120: Dethroning The Djoker (with guest Mike Goldstein)

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today they are joined by comedian and tennis lover Mike Goldstein to go through the Djoker dethrone and some ideas for the upcoming finals.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 5m
Jan 27
Episode 119: Semi Showdown

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, the boys go through the remaining semi finals of the Aus Open. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Jan 26
Episode 118: Alcaraz Heel & Courier Best Form

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, the boys dissect why Carlos Alcaraz couldn't deliver and preview the semi finals at Aus Open.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram!   See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Jan 25
Episode 117: The Carota Boys Are Missing

The Get A Grip Tennis podcast is brought to you by Punt City. Join comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita as they dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, we get a report on Rublev/ Sinner match that involves some missing carrots. And can anyone dethrone the Djoker? And we preview the remaining quarter finals and get excited for some anticipated semis!  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33m
Jan 24
Episode 116: Demon defeated & Djokovic's bizarre antics

The Get A Grip tennis podcast with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita are back to dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, there's listener questions, a dissection of Alex de Minaur's loss and Novak's bizarre win over Adrian Mannarino. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Jan 22
Hunting the 3rd Forehand & Press Conference Update

The Get A Grip tennis podcast with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita are back to dissect the finer points of the Australian Open. Today, there's listener questions, Pat Cash interviews and some new competition for the Carota boys.  Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28m
Jan 21
Episode 114: Ash's Aus Open chaos & Djoker's near misses

The Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita bring you up to speed on accreditation dramas threatening to engulf the Australian Open before discussing Novak Djokovic's form slump, some big Aussie efforts and more. Follow Get A Grip @gagtennispod on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m
Jan 17
Episode 113: LIVE from the Aus Open ft. Impromptu Guest

The Get A Grip podcast is here, live from the Australian Open! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita break down the tournament so far, the media room shenanigans and review some of the big results over the opening two days, with a special guest joining late. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Jan 15
Episode 112: Aus Open Draw Analysis and Predictions

The Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita break down the Australian Open draw, including some opening round blockbusters. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31m
Jan 12
Episode 111: Aus Open dramas & Fans in the wild

The Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss some ball and wildcard dramas heading into the Australian Open, Ash's chance encounter with a GAG listener and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Jan 10
Emergency Pod: Rafael Nadal OUT of Aus Open

The Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita convene for an emergency episode, with Rafael Nadal having withdrawn from the Australian Open.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Jan 07
Episode 109: Aggressive voicemails & De Minaur's milestone

The Get A Grip podcast is here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss Alex de Minaur's milestone, Rafa's injury scare and receive a very aggressive voicemail from a listener.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35m
Jan 07
Episode 108: Shirtless shenanigans & Ash goes viral

The Get A Grip podcast is finally here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss Ash's latest press conference escapades and Alex de Minaur's huge win over Novak Djokovic See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Jan 05
Episode 107: Get A Grip is HERE! Plus Demon defeats Djoker!

The Get A Grip podcast is finally here! Comedian Ash Williams and sports journalist David Zita discuss Ash's latest press conference escapades and Alex de Minaur's huge win over Novak Djokovic See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Jan 04
Episode 106: Ash and Djoker's press conference exchange & Rafa's return

The ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode Ash breaks down his United Cup press conference exchange with Novak Djokovic and we review the return of Rafael Nadal. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Jan 03
Episode 105: United Cup special guests & Ash's near-death experience

The ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they discuss special guests at the United Cup, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem and a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Jan 02
Episode 104: Demon's new catchphrase & Impressions galore

The ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they discuss the opening night of the United Cup, both on and off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Dec 30, 2023
Episode 103: Djoker's new look & Summer of Tennis preview

The ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they check in ahead of the summer of tennis, with Ash in Perth for the United Cup.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m
Dec 29, 2023
Ep 102: Backhand To The Future

The ATP Podcast is back with comedian, Ash Williams and sports journalist, David Zita. On today's episode they discuss the Summer of tennis... with Djokovic on 60 minutes, Kyrgios AO, Rafa return and a new vehicle for Federer.    See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Dec 11, 2023
Episode 101: Djoker's 24th Slam & Shannon Noll

The Ash Tennis Podcast is here. Featuring comedian Ash Williams https://twitter.com/ashwilliams1 and Sports Journalist David Zita https://twitter.com/DavidZita1 discussing the finer points of the game. On today's episode, Ash and David dissect the US Open finals. Follow on socials @ashtennispodcast Tennis SFX courtesy of SoundEffectsFactory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfC-emefR-8 Attribution: Used respectively under a Creative Commons 0 License See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Sep 12, 2023