Down a Break

Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich
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Daniel and Dean give a youthful and fresh take on the world of pro tennis. Come hang out.

  1. -6 ДН.

    Episode #50 (!!) - Australian Open Recap, Coco Smashing Racquets, Alex Honnold is the best Athlete of All Time

    What up guys we made it through Australia - hopefully you caught some of the action because there was definitely action to be caught. Honestly my tummy hurts so you don't get time stamps this time but things we talk about off the top of my head include learner tien, mike zheng mr. columbia, the boringness of rybakina, sinner not being able to win a match longer than 4 hours, alcaraz deserving more praise, dean's strange definition of best athletes, skiing, being naked during this episode, chess, espn being s****y, etc.  night night

    36 мин.

  2. 15 ЯНВ.

    Episode #49 - 2026 Goals, Battle of the Sexes Pt. 2 (Disaster), Carlos and JuanCarlos Breakup, Tennis CZAR!!

    Wow. We made it to 2026, that's so sick. And tennis season is finally upon us!!! The November/December break is nice, but I think we all get that itch at some point. We're kind of all over the place in this episode, but please enjoy.  1:32 - Dean is a free agent fan 4:33 - Our goals for the 2026 season 11:10 - Kyrgios & Sabalenka... duke it out on the court? for why?  16:45 - Australian Open preview and thoughts // Alcaraz & Coach Ferrero break-up 21:09 - Stan Wawrinka... one last year, huh 22:50 - Shoutout to Bublik 25:49 - Fan mail

    34 мин.

  3. 30.10.2025

    Episode #48 - I'm Moving Back to Boston, End of Season Blues, Murderers Disguised as Humanoid Robots

    Hey everyone - Daniel here. We have officially hit the "it's the end of the season so there are a couple of big tournaments I guess, but it's just not as engaging as before" part of the calendar... which is fine! So, Dean and I spend some time reflecting on Philadelphia and having fun with whacky fan mail questions.  0:30 - Dean is in Israel  2:08 - Shanghai / Paris Masters 8:50 - Saudi Arabia Hosting a Masters 1000... SMHing my head 14:30 - We miss Tommy & Draper  15:40 - Reflections from a Man leaving Philadelphia 26:48 - Fan Mail

    34 мин.

  4. 18.09.2025

    Episode #47 - Stanford STUD Caroline Driscoll Joins the Pod & US Open 2025 Report Card

    Yeoooooo can you believe it we got a D1 athlete on da show?! Longtime student, colleague, friend, and tennis fanatic Caroline Driscoll hops on the podcast to talk Longwood, Stanford, her mom, and chicken pesto paninis.  Dean & I also recap the US Open which we decided was just OK. Especially the final, which as the young ones say, was Mid.  3:21 - We start with the women 8:48 - Let's talk about mixed doubles because it was an interesting situation 12:08 - We continue with the men 22:00 - Caroline Driscoll joins DABP 53:05 - FAN MAIL!!!!!!

    1 ч. 2 мин.

  5. 31.07.2025

    Episode #46 - Slighty Late Wimbledon Recap, Mixed Doubs @ the US Open, Mormon Dating

    Ayyyyyy what up everybody. Always great to get back on the mics and talk our shit. We talk Wimbledon, we talk Anisimova double bagel, we talk Citi Open (because we were there) and we even talk about mixed doubles(😱)(😱). Talk to you later.  0:55 - Impromptu Padel talk  4:22 - Wimbledon  14:55 - Lots of American women in the Top 11 - but does it matter?  16:30 - We went to the MUBADALA CITI OPEN 21:30 - We need to adjust the schedule.  25:55 - Bill Ackman, billionaire and scrub tennis player, competes in a professional tournament 27:07 - Mixed doubles at the US Open // wild pairings 29:52 - FAN MAIL

    34 мин.

  6. 02.06.2025

    Episode #45 - Dean's Backhand is Getting Better, Sinner Returns, Nike Needs Help, Novak & Murray Have a Sexy Fling

    Whaddap guys welcome back to the show. It's clay court season and we are in PARIS next to the Eiffel Tower. Always a fun time watching the boys and girls slide around and get dirty. Enjoy the episode and share it with your step-dad.  1:55 - Daniel & Dean tennis update (spoiler alert Daniel has been crushing Dean) 8:07 - The Women 12:35 - The Men  16:33 - Novak's Struggles 17:56 - Novak and Andy BREAKUP OMGGGG 21:50 - Joao Fonseca / Tommy / Other shit 28:14 - TNT x HBO link up to provide a wonderful product for spectators

    35 мин.

  7. 07.04.2025

    Episode #44 - Sunshine Double Recap, We Stand For Doubles (A Lot), Stinky Beer

    Hey guys thanks for stopping by. I present to you episode #44 of Down a Break Podcast. We reflect on both Indian Wells & Miami and catch up on other relevant tennis happenings - Reilly Opelka's dumb doubles takes, lawsuits, Barstool, Joao Fonseca, and more.  1:05 - Intro/Skiing & Beer Combo 2:34 - Indian Wells  8:45 - Miami 19:15 - Opelka & Doubles 23:28 - Barstool enters the tennis sphere 24:50 - Lawsuit - call your lawyer! 28:15 - Fan Mail

    34 мин.

  8. 05.02.2025

    Episode #43 - Madison Has the Keys, Sinner is Boring but Nasty, On-Court Coaching... Valid?

    Hey guys - I really hope you did watch Madison win the Australian Open because it was a truly beautiful thing. She is undeniably awesome. Anyway, on this episode Dean and I catch you up on all things Melbourne both men's and women's. We take a look at the current state of American tennis and who deserves to be at the top. Also it's almost not February which means outdoor tennis is coming soon. Hooray.  3:03 - Ladies first / Madison  8:14 - Danielle Collins puts on a SHOW for the crowd 10:15 - The Role of the Crowd 13:22 - Men's Recap 21:45 - Ranking the American Men 25:53 - Australian Media Was Having SIs (Severe Issues) 27:29 - Fit Check 29:01 - FAN MAIL IS BACK

    34 мин.
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    Daniel Maffa & Dean Zeldich
  • Годы выхода
    2022 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    50
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