Love the guys, love the snark, love it all. If you want a non robotic and non boring approach to tennis coverage this is it!!!

I really enjoyed this episode. The review of the Federer documentary was so good! Great work gentlemen.

James and Jonathan are always cracking me up + I totally appreciate their observations on tournaments and players. Best tennis podcast tbh. I regularly check to see if a new episode has dropped

If you’re looking for a fun tennis podcast, this is the one. Jonathan and James cover current tennis happenings of course, but I also love the forays into tennis history, politics around the sport and the intricacies around doping cases. And once in a while, a dramatic reading. Definitely worth your time!

Love the tennis rants! I just discovered the secret world of tennis people from AO24 and WOW. this is my fave tennis podcast because you make tennis interesting and less detestable. Thank you!!!

I discovered this podcast via the Hana Mandlikova episode. These guys did a great job of researching her career using multiple sources. They didn’t just repeat the same old information. They provided facts with context as well as opinions that were both glowing and critical where deserved. They were very fair to Hana and provided an opportunity for learning about this remarkable champion. In short, they earned a new follower.

Been a long time listener of some other tennis podcasts and just stumbled upon this at the Oz Open trying to hear more about Naomi Osaka. They are funny and have a very progressive view which when pitched against the stuffy chauvinism of the ATP is nice to vent along with.

Couldn’t survive tennis coverage without TBS

Refreshing and nuances takes on the tennis tour. Lots of laugh out loud moments and brilliant commentary.

I do love it when you’re “spicy” (I say that ironically as a “spicy” Latina myself), but I appreciated your nuanced and thoughtful coverage of Aryna and related press issues. Also I hadn’t ever considered the privilege Americans enjoy when it comes to NOT answering, so kudos on that one, too. Thanks again

I learn a lot from this pod! I laugh a lot. And I hear so much truth. For serious reporting and telling it like it is - this is the best tennis podcast.

What a fun, personal and sometimes spicy discussion of the Williams sisters and especially la Serena. Always love hearing your thoughts on the kits too. Congratulations on reaching the milestone of 300 episodes!

The Body Serve is the perfect combo of tennis information, opinions and humor. Not only are James and Jon well-informed tennis observers, but the way they seamlessly bounce off one another from one topic to the next is the epitome of easy listening. Highly recommend.

Enjoy your ramblings, but would listen just to hear Rafa say, “Thank you very much” at the end. 😍

I had listened to a couple episodes a while ago, but wasn’t a regular listener. I don’t know what changed, but now I’m hooked, and it’s the podcast I’m happiest to see with an update. I love all the tennis talk, the willingness to admit that they don’t know everything or maybe got something wrong, and the non-tennis discussions. I love their dynamic as a couple; there’s just enough bickering, while the love and respect shines through.

I love this podcast. I’m a fairly new listener. I enjoy the humor - not sure it’s intentional, which makes it funnier. Jonathan finally making it to the US on the 7 train and walking faster than most to the Tennis Center cracked me up! Continue being unaffected and brining us your (mostly) candid thoughts about all things tennis. P.S. I love the opening sound byte of Venus to start each show.

I love the conversational form of this podcast. These two gentlemen are so well versed in their subject - tennis players, their lives and the tournaments they play - and they traverse current and past events with ease. They’re funny, informative, comprehensive. What skill!

Oh Rocky!

Entertaining, political, fun and informative! Great chemistry between the hosts.

Long time listener to, cup sipper of, and tennis server of The Body Serve. As a child of Jamaica, my love of Tia Maria has led me to have a unique coffee liqueur driver. Room temp Baileys yes in winter. On ice on a warm breezy late night. The glug is awesome! To be fair, my mother is from Rochester NY! (West Henrietta!) - love!

The Body Serve is the gold standard tennis podcast. Whether your faves are on the upswing or winding down their careers, whether the tournaments are exciting or duds, whether we are loving life or struggling to hold it together during a pandemic, The Body Serve connects the dots, digs deeper, and elevates the conversation. My thinking is always challenged, I always laugh, and I always eagerly look forward to the next episode drop. I am so looking forward to having these two gentlemen at tournaments again, giving a richer and more nuanced view of this game that we love.

This is the best tennis podcast out there. These guys do an excellent job of telling the real story of the atp/wta tours. They don’t shy away from expressing their opinions about players, coaches and the current state of tennis. Look forward to it more than any other podcast.

Really the best tennis podcast out there. James and Jonathan are eloquent, fair, and accountable as well as hilarious, fun, and witty. Highly recommend, even for casual tennis fans!

This podcast is so entertaining that I am always surprised by how much I learn. I really appreciate the work these guys put into researching and preparing so their discussions don’t come off the cuff. But I also appreciate that their personalities and biases season each episode and creates a flavor profile that you miss in between shows. Love them. They are friends in my head.

Thoughtful, honest, well-researched, funny and topical. The best tennis podcast out here.

This is my favorite tennis podcast. Probably my favorite overall podcast. Jonathan’s and James’ insights into WTA and ATP happenings are refreshing and I’m constantly nodding my head in agreement. They bring humor, interesting timely information, and unique perspectives when discussing what’s going on in the tennis world.

These two are fantastic! I am so happy when a new episode arrives and have to listen right away. Listening to them is like having your close friends over; I talk and chatter right along with their conversation. If you choose one tennis podcast, choose this one.

Yes, there are other tennis pods out there, but The Body Serve is consistently the most entertaining and a must listen. It’s all about the natural give and take, the HUMOR, the educated and honest perspectives given. They are true tennis fans of both the women’s and men’s tours. James and Jonathan don’t always agree, which adds to the enjoyment—but they don’t feel the need to debate points to death. Diversity of opinion is allowed. Accept no substitutes for The Body Serve.

By far one of my favorite podcasts! Such a wonderful and insightful mix of tennis, pop culture and political commentary.

I’ve been looking for a tennis podcast and this show is excellent. Their nuanced take on the serena x Osaka controversy was very balanced an honest. They gave the audience a clear picture while being fair to both sides. I wish everyone took the time to look at the full picture instead of talking about hot opinions. I love how y’all dove into the history of everything. Nothing is ever black and white and this podcast gives us the shades of grey we need. Thank you for your great takes! - Justin (Polar Opposites Podcast)

Last episode was fantastic!!! Keep up the good work gentlemen!!!

Fantastic episode! Thoughtful and on point! I hate the tennis circus a little less this week!🤗 Thanks, Big fan... Congrats!

Fantastic episode on Zina. What interesting story and life.

So glad to have found Jonathan & James @thebodyserve. Love their authenticity, and their honest, often opinionated, always thoughtful podcasts. The work they bring comes through as a real labor of love. 👍👍🎾

Such a fun podcast. Such a refreshing perspective.

I really enjoyed this podcast! Monika is the reason why I start following and watching tennis. One thing that bothered me was your emphasis that she is not Serb even though she was born in today’s Serbia. You would probably not make similar comment for someone born in US whose parents are not American. I wonder, why did you mentioned this several times in your podcast. Is there a reason for it? I think there is similar bias that journalists do with Novak Djokovic which contributes to his public image. Maybe you can consider doing research and doing similar podcast.

Loved loved loved this episode. It was thoughtful and done with respectful consideration. More please!

Ok podcast but too much WTA talk. Most tennis fans don’t care about womens tennis.

This is a wonderful, highly informative, and humorous podcast on the topic of tennis. I'm glad these two hosts are not afraid to be transparent about their favorite players and other personal views. Where else do you hear such honesty about how a lot of people really feel about Isner? Thank god. They regulary highlight gender-related inequities within the sport as well. This is truly valuable to me. I excitedly look forward to a new episode every couple of weeks or so.

Good representatives of the Moving To Canada movement

TBS is probably the best time I have listening to a podcast. I look like a fool when I’m listening to it in public by the amount of times James and Jonathan crack me up. They provide a great mix of humor, well-researched information, and measured+unique perspectives. Come for the tennis, stay for the messiness

My boyfriend introduced me to the Body Serve earlier this year and it may be the most important thing he has contributed to our relationship. No one in any sports media that I've read, listened to, or watched discusses sports quite like Jonathan and James. They handle every topic with the appropriate perspective, deftness, and nuance that it deserves. They always touch upon race, gender, and sexuality (something you'll rarely see brought up anywhere else.) I truly wish there was this type of podcast for every sport that I follow. Most importantly, they make me laugh. And that's usually all I'm looking for on my drive to or from work. I highly recommend The Body Serve to any and all tennis fans!

This review is long overdue. James and Jonathan have found the magic formula to transform the famously stuffy commentary associated with tennis coverage into something I eagerly anticipate with each episode release. By framing their insightful sporting analysis with an unapologetically conscientious tone (and yes, adding a tasteful dose of pettiness where warranted), they breathe new life into a sport that has given this introverted gay man of color such joy over the years. Bravo and keep up the fantastic work!

By far the best tennis podcast for those looking for more than a rundown of results. The hosts are so well spoken and well researched when discussing complex issues. Listening to this podcast has made me a better person. I’ve learned how to better respond to bigotry and the typical takes people use to demean women, POC, and LGBTQ+ people. One stand out moment was when the hosts explained the nuance of how commentators/media use particular verbiage to describe how white and black people have developed in the sport. It forced me to confront my own biases and unconscious language I use that I’ve now realized has been ingrained into my thinking. Every episode I find myself laughing along with the hosts as if we’ve been longtime friends. Can’t recommend this enough, even for those who aren’t particularly interested in tennis.

If you like your tennis with a dose of irreverence, check out this podcast. Though the hosts are very well-informed, this podcast does not have a “tennis journo” vibe. Though many of their pop culture references are foreign they me (hate reality TV), the banter is still funny. Especially love the way they call out the male-focused tennis bull#@*&. Great to have some diverse voices talking about the sport.

One of my favorite tennis podcasts to listen to. Filled with good analysis of tennis results and tons of LOL moments. Even more importantly, the hosts give a lot of time to off-court happenings and never fail to call out all the phobias this old-world sport is still mired in. Yes, they have their favorite tennis players but that bias is acknowledged and even those players are taken to task when necessary. The Pride Month episode from 2018 is bookmark-worthy and goes to show why we need more diverse voices in sports. The episode itself is super well-researched and taught me many things I never knew. But apart from that, how many other sports podcast do a pride month episode OR bring up LGBTQ topics in public forums like these guys did in a press conference? Keep up the good work.

I am giving y’all a review cuz you deserve it. Great insight

Entertaining, Insightful, and full of heart.

These guys have come up with a dynamic that covers the sport from wall to wall and then layers their own worldview on top with both earnestness and humor. Their preparation is evident, never feels like they are just winging it.

Excellent podcast that thoughtfully analyzes and dissects the men’s and women’s pro tennis tour. The analysts actually do their homework and don’t cut and paste predictions on players that are not even in the grand slam draw or that the Bryan Brothers will win the doubles.