Pod Laver Arena

AO ORIGINALS
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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’… or something.

Episodes

  1. 9H AGO

    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 unpack what it means to be Naomi Osaka. Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) may have taken this a little too seriously … we’ll let you decide. Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) lifts the lid on the shadowy “Special K” opponent strategy ahead of their next match. As if that wasn’t enough, we’re joined by certified heartthrob Grigor Dimitrov. We talk dogs, including his very good boy Pepperoni, and uncover the most scandalous thing he’s ever discovered lurking in his tennis bag… trust me it’s worse than you think. Fashion. Tennis. Food poisoning. Pepperoni. Strap in, the pod is coming in hot! AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube Stay up to date with the latest results each day of the main draw: https://lnk.to/TheAOWrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  2. 1D AGO

    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 uber cool Canadian turbo-hunk, Felix Auger Aliassime, Mike drops the stunning revelation that he was once in a marching band, and the 'Lizzy Checks her Raya Account' segment will prove to be one of the saddest moments in podcasting history. Also, we analyse the merits of buying a $410 dollar towel. SPOILER ALERT: there are no goddamn merits. Oh and we storm the pickleball court like a couple of Roger Federers, if Roger Federer played pickleball. Which he doesn't.Listen to The AO Wrap to stay up to date with the latest results each day of the main draw. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  3. 2D AGO

    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 stuff from Day 1's play. We interview the recently eliminated Marta Kostyuk (and make her sing, which is weird), and Lizzy drops the bombshell claim she could easily defeat a 63-year-old in a Brazilian ju-jitsu bout. Also, there's an absolute belter edition of Watch Watch. You simply cannot afford to miss this episode. And for search engine optimisation reasons, here are the words Jannick Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Australian Open. Cop that! Listen to The AO Wrap to stay up to date with the latest results each day of the main draw.AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  4. 3D AGO

    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 international players, Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) ponders what the world would have been like if Roger Federer had been Australian (HINT: it would have been awesome). And Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) reveals a game you can play at the Australian Open that is frankly genius. Yes, it involves drinking! Glug glug glug! Plus, we spill the beans on how Nick Kyrgios snapped one of our table tennis bats over his knee in a moment of white-hot rage. Come for tennis, stay for the laughs.Listen to The AO Wrap to stay up to date with the latest results each day of the main draw.  AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  5. 4D AGO

    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 while recovering from a serious case of 'bench itch' (with no soothing cream in sight). We also learn you can't be racist towards Italians, which is a relief. Plus Mike and Lizzy get busy with special guest, Aryna Sabalenka! WE ALL HAD GREAT FUN. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  6. 5D AGO

    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 world? We get tired, sloppy and frankly a little bit narky. Step into the swanky padded cube that is Pod Laver Arena to find out our red-hot thoughts on the Aus Open draw, tennis players' watches and witness the birth of a new poorly-thought segment, 'Would You Rafter?' Also, we learn some revealing and disgusting things about our tech guy, Aceman. Oh, the SEO guys here say these pods do better if we mention a big-name tennis player in this blurb. So... Jannick Sinner. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  7. 6D AGO

    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 openly fantasises about a dream date with Roger Federer, and we analyse the Basavareddy/Ofner 'choking' incident with infra-red Hot Spot technology that we stole from the cricket. Also, the talented and handsome (and now rich) winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam, Jordan Smith drops by for totally exclusive interview (if you don't count all the others he did with the world's media). To everyone's relief, this episode is completely devoid of seagulls. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  8. JAN 14

    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! HINT: It could be Novak Djokovic. Or that Zverev guy. Or Martina Navratilova's hologram. Anyway they said if they win they will give all the money to you! Also there is a significant amount of Dave Hughes bashing in this ep, which is very en vogue and feels totally right. You'll love it. And, for reasons that are never made quite clear - we talk to two seagulls. You CANNOT afford to miss this episode. Can you?AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  9. JAN 13

    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 does he say the word, he says heaps more, including a savage tirade about comedian, Dave Hughes. Lizzy pricks up the ears of the DailyMail by rubbishing Aussie chants. And we get a visit from an ultra hip guest and tennis fashion content creator in the cool-as-hell Eliza West (@itselizasworld). It's tennis but super fun and all that. Go on, have a listen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  10. JAN 12

    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 Mike dropped a Fanta in rehearsal. Today we learn about our hosts and get a general overview of whatever fresh hell this podcast is. There's tennis news (with jokes), a grunting game (with jokes), and Lizzy drops the brand new podlaver@tennis.com.au email address in a manner she'll definitely regret. Also, she gets hits in the back with a ping pong ball. Hard enough for WorkCover to maybe pay us a visit. Anyway... Australian Open 2026 is coming. And Pod Laver Arena is here to whet your goddamn whistle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

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’… or something.

Information

  • Channel
    AO ORIGINALS
  • Creator
    Tennis Australia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tennis Australia
  • Show Website
    Pod Laver Arena

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