Show notes
With the US Open underway, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John pull back the curtain on what it's really like to compete at Flushing Meadows. From managing endless ticket requests to stepping onto the court in front of 23,000 fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, the boys reveal what it's like to compete at one of the biggest tennis events of the year. Did any of them truly believe they could win it all? Jack recalls his first televised match against Andy Roddick and Sam recalls the time a surprise celebrity sat in his player's box.(00:00) Intro(00:47) Rattlesnake Story(04:45) Credentials and Ticket Requests at the US Open(06:43) Jack's 620 Unread Messages(08:45) The US Open Staff(09:17) Transport Experiences(10:31) Sam’s Genius Idea(11:21) Celeb Stories(12:30) The OBJ Mini-Friendship(14:31) Bros with Travis and Mahomes(14:58) The T-Swift Effect(15:20) The Amazing Beckham Story(17:48) Players’ Box(19:04) Day Session vs. Night Session(21:28) John’s Epic Fail in Match Point(24:24) Sam Wants to Punch a Friend(25:30) Arthur Ashe vs. Louis Armstrong(27:02) Winning the US Open?(29:31) John’s 2018 Run(30:05) Sam’s 2017 Run(30:57) Facing Co-Hosts(32:39) Arthur Ashe Stadium(34:42) Roddick and Nadal Similarity(35:56) “What’s Wrong with You, Dude?”(38:31) Fan Questions(38:43) Coolest Player Experience(40:33) US Open Hotels(42:12) John’s Hack(44:05) “F* You, Ricky”(44:54) Outro