Today’s show is a special one in honor of Dolly Parton. Paul is joined by tennis super fan and GRUNT member Reid Rohling as we get ready for the final slam of the year, the US Open. We play New Balls Please to probe Reid on just how gay he is for tennis. And we round up our lobsbians which straddle everything from changeover beers to men’s makeovers. We recap Cincinnati with our WKRP run down and then we turn our attention to the US Open. We debate if the Mixed Doubles really counts as a slam, we brush off our crystal balls to predict the winners and losers. And we have a special segment called Bally Pardons where we look for the silver lining in some chaotic US Open choices.

On today’s show Paul is joined by Myles David, the creator of Tuned into Tennis as we recap the latest, greatest, and gayest in tennis. Catch up with our Lobsbians including the bizarro schedule of the National Bank Open and the proliferation of men in sports bras. And we recap all the highlights and lowlights with Up Sets, Upsets, and Upset. Plus we have a brand new case for Cross Court, where it’s Ca-Nada versus Can-Ada and we decide what needs to happen to save the fate of the tournament.

Join us on an Odyssey through the tours and while we put the diss in Odysseus. Ivy Pochoda is back to flex her classical Greek muscles as we explore the Isle of Lobsbos to find the things that made us gayer for tennis. Hint, it’s everything Jelena Ostapenko is doing on social media. Plus we cover the 250s and all the new winners in That’s So Hades and we debate what puts the Ick in Icarus more - the Alcaraz cornrows or Taylor Townsend’s mixed doubles announcement for the US Open. We also talk about the Trojan Horse that could be the new genetic testing system implemented by the WTA and offer up our solution. And we play Yes Gawd where we match top players to Greek gods. You don’t want to Artemis it.

This Wimbledon served up plenty of hits, with a few misses, and some twists and turns that kept us on the edge of our seat. We laughed, we cried, it was better than Cats. Kedzie Teller is back to break down all the action, from our Lobsbians that straddle Andy Roddick, diving divas, and Sabine Lisicki. To our tournament highlights that had us in tears whether it was Alex Eala’s chubby cheeks or Noskova’s tribute to mom or the surprising hometown hero Arthur Fery. And Jannik Sinner cements his status as the clear number 1 with another slam title, but makes us wonder if we are in a flop era for the ATP? But at least we had the pretty match between Dmitrov and Berrettini. And we play our favorite game SMASH back to help determine what will get Sabalenka her groove back before the US Open.

Buckle up for the most unpredictable Wimbledon in years as Paul is joined by a brand new ball boy, Kedzie Teller. Of course we start with New Balls Please, including the debut of Name that Butt.

Plus we debate the pros and cons of the Serena Williams singles wild card, highlight some new entrants into the BaeTP and have our credit cards out for Jelena Ostapenko's new line of merch.

And we finish up with our green-themed Wimbledon deep dive and our always reliable crystal balls. Find what seeds are bottoming out early and who is taking the crown.

We’re getting read and booked on the latest episode with the return of The Ball Boys Book Club! Paul is joined by Edward Schmit, author of the new gay tennis romance, The Open Era. We play New Balls Please and then dive deep into his debut novel, the steamy romance between Austin and Diego in a fresh take on rivals to lovers. From the anxiety players face, to the important relationships between players and coaches, to the way the media handles or mishandles LGBTQ+ stories this book takes us on a ride. Whet your whistle with us then pick up a copy of The Open Era wherever you buy your favorite books.

The Ball Boys are back to wrap up one of the most unexpected, chaotic Grand Slams in years. Matthew Coleman joins Paul to recap the roller coaster that was Roland Garros and talking about the dangers of getting what you wish for. And it’s Pride month, a time to remember our resilience no matter the hardship or who wins the title. Also for Pride we’re switching things up our LGBTQ TWIT:

L - Lobsbians and Lobsessions

G - Grinds and Grass (including the return of Serena Williams)

B - Births, Bad Behavior, and BaeTP

T - Teen sensations making waves

Q - Qross Qourt tries a new case

Matthew Coleman is back to join Paul for a Roma recap and a preview of Roland Garros. We debate what makes someone worth stanning and argue over being an Ostapenko versus a Sinner. And with all the injured players taking time off, we rank who would make the best James Bond during their time off. Plus we have new Lobsbians that ask the question "when would you pants yourself?" and we consult our crystal balls to predict the upsets and breakthroughs for Paris.