Out Wide Podcast

Resh & Stef
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Out Wide Podcast: Our World of Tennis, Inclusivity, and Celebration  The only fan-based pod that puts the WTA in the center court of our hearts — and leaves the ATP at the gift shop. Join Stef and Resh for queer, feminist, and unapologetically passionate commentary on women's tennis. We cover the 4 Grand Slams and beyond with love, humor, and a critical eye — celebrating the players changing the game, calling out the culture holding it back, and making space for everyone who's ever felt like an outsider in the sport they love. This podcast is for the girls, the gays, the theys, and the tennis obsessed. If you've ever screamed at a line call, cried during a Serena match, or Googled a WTA player at 2am — you're home. Because tennis wasn't always built for us. We're building it anyway. New episodes dropping throughout the tennis season. Like, subscribe, and come find your people. 🎾🎙️🏳️‍🌈 #OutWidePodcast #WTA #TennisForAll

  1. 3D AGO

    Chasing and Throwing Shade: Indian Wells 2026 Recap

    Resh and Stef are back with a full debrief on Indian Wells 2026 — and they have thoughts. Lots of them. First up, the duo recaps their first ever in-person collab event: the Tennis & Tea Dance with the Ball Boys Pod — a queer, boundary-free afternoon of live tennis, drag queens, specialty cocktails and unapologetic joy. Then it's straight into survival mode with their honest Indian Wells attendee guide covering heat management, WiFi failures, ticketing gripes, shade chasing, the best food and drinks on grounds, and why the Daily Double Week Two package might be the move for 2027. On the tennis side: Vicky Mboko's unforgettable Indian Wells debut, Alex Eala's emotional Stadium One moment against Coco Gauff, Rybakina's 12-match win streak over top ten opponents, Sabalenka's tiebreak title and sunshine double ambitions, Mira Andreeva's post-match meltdown, Naomi Osaka's custom leopard print fashion armor, Taylor Townsend and Siniakova's doubles title on her son's birthday, and Sonay Kartal's almost-net-defying moment against Rybakina. The 5% ATP segment covers Sinner's hardcourt Slam completion, Carlos Alcaraz's mullet era, Fonseca's jaw-dropping winners, and why Dua Lipa is no longer welcome at Alcaraz matches. You're welcome anywhere else Dua! We love you! They close out with eyes on Miami, a wildcard watch list featuring Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens, and the segment everyone needs: players with cute dogs. 🐾 Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    37 min

  2. MAR 10

    The Politics of Paradise: Indian Wells 2026 Preview

    Hosts: Resh (they/them) and Stef (she/her) Episode 30: Filling in the Gaps + Indian Wells 2026 Preview Hey Outwide fam! We're back with episode 30 catching you up on everything since the Australian Open. We open up about the heaviness of the current moment and how we're finding joy anyway — including our Tennis and Tea Dance event on March 7th at Mission Hills Country Club. Live ball tennis, drag queens, cocktails, and a DJ. Come through! Destiny Aeva said what she said. The 25-year-old Australian retired with one of the most explosive farewell statements we've ever seen, calling tennis culture "racist, misogynistic, and homophobic." She ate that retirement statement whole. Jennifer Capriati — full recalibration. Last episode we celebrated her legacy. This episode we go deep on the anti-Obama tweets, Trump-adjacent commentary, a 2013 battery and stalking charge, and Djokovic defense. It's giving unwell. Keep our girlfriends' names out your mouth, Jennifer. The Burlington Bolt is top 10. Victoria Mboko's rise from 333 to the top 10 is the fastest climb since Capriati in 1990. The rankings are shook. Taylor Townsend season is HERE. First ever WTA singles final, doubles title, doing it all after prioritizing time with her son. Drop the merch, TT. We are ready. Venus is returning to Indian Wells and we take a moment to honor how generous she is given everything that happened there in 2001. We should be rolling out the red carpet, full stop. Serena watch is officially on. She re-entered the ITIA drug testing pool February 22nd. One wild card spot at Indian Wells still TBA. We're just saying. Larry Ellison deep dive — Oracle strongarm tactics, millions to Trump PACs and the IDF, swallowing Paramount and potentially Warner Bros. We needed a shower after this one. Our picks: Stef has Coco and Alcaraz. Resh is riding with Mboko and Alcaraz. Let's see! If you're heading to Indian Wells, hit us up — we'll be on the ground. And come to our Tennis and Tea Dance on March 7th. It's going to be everything. Like, subscribe, review, and share. See you out there! 🎾 — Stef & Resh @out_wide_podcast Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    57 min

  3. FEB 6

    Forehands, Fascism & Fashion Week: Australian Open Recap 2026

    This week on Out Wide, Stef and Resh sprint (and occasionally rage-walk) through the 2026 Australian Open, an event that somehow managed to be thrilling, exhausting, political, inspiring, and completely sabotaged by ESPN at the same time. We start with the real final boss of the tournament: sports streaming capitalism. ESPN Plus? ESPN Unlimited? ESPN Select? Cable? VPNs? Mexico?? Watching tennis in 2026 apparently requires a CPA, an IT degree, and a teenage LimeWire mindset. ESPN, respectfully: jail. Before we get into forehands and finals, the hosts pause to acknowledge the world being… on fire. From ICE terrorizing communities to athletes being asked political questions they’d rather moonwalk away from, this episode grounds itself in the belief that tennis does not exist in a bubble, no matter how badly some press rooms want it to. Coco Gauff emerges as the moral North Star of the tournament—21 years old, emotionally fluent, politically aware, and still somehow finding time to hype a gay hockey romance show. On court, Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open in stoic legend fashion, celebrates with a whisper of a fist pump, and gets criticized for not doing enough cartwheels. Meanwhile, Stef and Resh firmly defend the right to win a Grand Slam quietly and go home. Let introverts live. Then came Naomi Osaka’s jellyfish fit, the moment tennis fashion officially entered its couture era. Inspired by marine biology and designed with Beyoncé’s designer (casual!), Naomi floated onto Rod Laver Arena like an aquatic deity and said, “Even if I lose, I’ll trend.” She was right. The outfit ate. The internet screamed. Traditionalists clutched pearls. Naomi posted six photos and logged off. Icon behavior. We also get: ESPN booth shakeups (women rising, Mac bros still yapping)Venus Williams returning at 45 and reminding everyone she is eternalSerena Williams definitely maybe returning (she’s in the drug testing pool, babes)Jelena Djokovic inserting herself where nobody askedCarlos Alcaraz winning everything, breaking records, cramping, thrivingQueer history made on the ATPRising stars, comeback queens, GI distress, political statements via T-shirts, and one extremely icy handshakeAnd just when you think it’s over, we pivot to the Grammys, Bad Bunny, dip-based Super Bowl planning, and a light call to mass-stream Michelle Obama’s Becoming out of pure spite. Final verdict: The Australian Open 2026 was messy, moving, glamorous, infuriating, and extremely Out Wide. Tennis was played. Statements were made. Jellyfish were served. And ESPN still owes us emotional damages. 🎾🪼💅 Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    1h 4m

  4. JAN 19

    Hard Courts, Hot Takes: Australian Open 2026 Preview

    Resh and Stef kick off the Australian Open 2026 with a gloriously unhinged, deeply gay return to tennis nonsense, politics, and pure fandom. Putting the Tea firmly in WTA, they break down the draws, obsess over Coco Gauff’s glow-up era, dream big for Naomi Osaka, worship at the altar of Venus Williams, and ride hard for pod faves, rising stars, and queer icons across the tour. Along the way, they unpack wildcard drama, Melbourne memories, experimental slam chaos, and why the Australian Open remains the most innovative major. This episode also makes space for the real stuff: calling out transphobia in tennis, talking queerness in sport, and refusing to let bigots, billionaires, or bad vibes steal the joy. Expect righteous side-eye, laugh-out-loud moments, and exactly five minutes (no more!) on the ATP before returning to what actually matters. It’s smart, funny, political, and unapologetically queer — a reminder that when we keep showing up, they don’t win. The girls, the gays, the theys and the days are BACK. 🏳️‍🌈🎾✨ Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    49 min

  5. 09/17/2025

    Putting the Tea in the WTA: US Open 2025 Recap

    🎾 The WTA stole the spotlight at the 2025 US Open! From Coco Gauff’s evolving game to Taylor Townsend’s standout run, and the always-iconic Venus Williams making her comeback, women’s tennis delivered unforgettable moments. Off the court, controversies kept buzzing—USTA censorship, Trump’s courtside appearance, and commentary missteps that prove the need for more diverse voices in tennis media. We dive into LGBTQ+ representation, player performances, tennis etiquette drama, and everything that made this year’s tournament unmissable. All the shade, all the sparkle—served exclusively Out Wide. Chapters 00:00 Check-in after Big Bud Lil Bud reunion at Resh's Wedding 06:25 Women's Singles Final Breakdown 10:00 Analyzing Anisimova's Game 19:28 Taylor Townsend's Brilliant US Open run and Ostastenko's racism 26:58 Coco Gauff's Evolution: Service Changes 28:34 Venus Williams: A Return to Form and Mixed Doubles Dynamics 36:45 The Wholesome Duo: Venus and Leylah 45:02 5 minutes with the 5% 50:09 Off-Court Controversies: McEnroe's Comments and Trump at the Finals 58:30 Off court Mess: Censorship at the US Open 01:01:25 Celebrity Culture and Tennis 01:04:18 OW-outro .wav Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    1h 5m

  6. 07/16/2025

    The Grit, the Glam, the Grass: Wimbledon 2025 Recap

    It’s soft girl summer, baby—and we’re serving it up with a side of grass stains and grand slams. In this episode of Outwide, Resh and Stef break down all the Wimbledon 2025 drama—from shocking upsets and major comebacks to Iga Swiatek’s grass-court glow-up. We talk Amanda Anisimova’s inspiring return, the not-so-cute side of online sports fandom, and whether reality TV relationships are actually worse than a fifth-set tiebreak. Plus: the rise of São Paulo’s newest WTA 250, why marketing in women’s sports still needs a do-over, and how Trinity Rodman might just be our new favorite commentator clap-backer. Come for the tennis, stay for the takes. Welcome to Outwide Podcast 02:02 Soft Girl Summer? 04:54 Queer Ultimatum S2 Reflections 07:44 SW19 Explained 09:33 Notable Comebacks and Retirements 11:39 Rising Stars in Women's Tennis 16:28 Wimbledon 2025 Final Recap 20:41 Amanda Anisimova's Journey 23:54 Wimbly Singles AKA Upset City 27:21 5 minutes with the 5% 31:14 Martina Navratilova's Controversial Stance 34:15 Trinity Rodman Clap Backs at Tennis Commentary! 37:40 WTA's Marketing and Player Representation 40:06 Online Abuse and Its Impact on Players 42:40 Excitement for US Open Mixed Doubles and Althea Gibson Tributes Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    47 min

  7. 06/18/2025

    CocoLitos Wins the French!

    Resh & Stef serve up a spicy set of tennis takes, from the WTA’s groundbreaking fertility policy (babies and backhands? yes please!) to Coco Gauff’s domination at Roland Garros—manifesting her way to victory like the tennis wizard she is. They roast the French Open for sidelining women’s matches, gently drag the McEnroe bros for their “hot mic, cold takes” energy, and spotlight Lois Boisson’s meteoric rise through the rankings. Also: TNT’s commentary glow-up, grass court gossip, and why tournament directors need to take several seats. It’s women’s tennis, but make it loud, proud, and overdue for prime time. 🎾✨ Chapters 00:00 Intros 01:55 Navigating Emotional Extremes in Current Times 07:16 Following Roland Garros from different time zones 12:15 WTA's Groundbreaking Fertility Policy 15:09 TNT's Fresh Takes on RG Coverage and.......McEnroes 23:42 Lois Boisson's Remarkable French Open Journey 30:18 Manifestation and Dreams in Sports 35:03 Sexism in Tennis: The French Open Controversy 42:15 Roland Garros 2025 Recap 44:11 Coco Gauff: The People's Princess 56:33 5 minutes with the 5%: ATP Highlights 01:03:11 Grass Court Season Expansion 01:08:00 French bloopers Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    1h 9m

  8. 05/26/2025

    Roland Garros 2025: Serve, Sass, and Showdowns

    In this jam-packed episode of the OutWide Podcast, Resh and Stef go full clay mode as they preview Roland Garros 2025—and yes, they’re gay for Garros! From the emotional highs of Rafa Nadal’s farewell tribute to the fierce rise of Jasmine Paolini, the hosts break down all the key WTA storylines heading into the French Open. They dive into Coco Gauff’s rollercoaster season, the unique demands of clay courts, and why this year’s French Open could be one of the most unpredictable yet. But it’s not just tennis—this episode lives at the intersection of sports, identity, and pop culture. Resh shares their carnival adventures, Stef preps for the AIDS Life Cycle, and both hosts are still recovering from the life-changing experience that was Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter concert. They also unpack Danielle Collins’ personal space drama, discuss the visibility (or lack thereof) of LGBTQ+ players in tennis, and spill the tea on ATP chaos—including Alcaraz’s Netflix doc, Tommy Paul’s truck repo incident, and classic Djokovic shenanigans. With sharp takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt reflections, this episode celebrates tennis not just as a sport—but as a vibrant, inclusive culture. Whether you're here for the French Open predictions or just a little sports-meets-social analysis, OutWide has you covered. Support the show Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

    1h 14m
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Out Wide Podcast: Our World of Tennis, Inclusivity, and Celebration  The only fan-based pod that puts the WTA in the center court of our hearts — and leaves the ATP at the gift shop. Join Stef and Resh for queer, feminist, and unapologetically passionate commentary on women's tennis. We cover the 4 Grand Slams and beyond with love, humor, and a critical eye — celebrating the players changing the game, calling out the culture holding it back, and making space for everyone who's ever felt like an outsider in the sport they love. This podcast is for the girls, the gays, the theys, and the tennis obsessed. If you've ever screamed at a line call, cried during a Serena match, or Googled a WTA player at 2am — you're home. Because tennis wasn't always built for us. We're building it anyway. New episodes dropping throughout the tennis season. Like, subscribe, and come find your people. 🎾🎙️🏳️‍🌈 #OutWidePodcast #WTA #TennisForAll

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  • Creator
    Resh & Stef
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Out Wide Podcast
  • Show Website
    Out Wide Podcast

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