# Tennis on The No Agenda Show Tennis comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** September 2010 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Australian Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australian-open.md), [Etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [Idioms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idioms.md), [Serena Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serena-williams.md), [Sexism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexism.md), [Social Distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [Us Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-open.md), [Artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [Billie Jean King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-jean-king.md), [Birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Origin and Meaning of the Idiom Ball in Your Court - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 27:42–29:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/origin-and-meaning-of-the-idiom-ball-in-your-court.md The phrase "the ball is in your court" is analyzed for its linguistic origins, tracing it back to the sport of tennis. The idiom refers to the moment the ball crosses the net, placing the responsibility for action on the opposing player. One host argues the phrase is technically imprecise and should be "the ball is in your half of the court." Keywords: [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), [idioms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idioms.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), sportsball, [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md) ### Etymology of Ball in Your Court, Tennis Origins - **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-13 - **Time:** 12:03–14:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/etymology-of-ball-in-your-court-tennis-origins.md A discussion ensues regarding the linguistic origins of the phrase "the ball is in your court." Research indicates the idiom stems from 19th-century tennis and gained significant popularity in the 1970s during the rise of Billie Jean King. The hosts debate the technical accuracy of the metaphor in modern diplomatic contexts. Keywords: [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), [billie jean king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-jean-king.md), [idioms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idioms.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [metaphors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metaphors.md) ### Birthday Shoutouts, Atlanta Tennis Monsters - **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-03 - **Time:** 2:41:31–2:45:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/birthday-shoutouts-atlanta-tennis-monsters.md The hosts read birthday wishes for listeners and promote "Atlanta Tennis Monsters" t-shirts designed by Mark Sundermeyer. John C. Dvorak performs a "sales voice" for the website while Adam Curry acknowledges various small-business-owning producers. Keywords: [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [seltzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seltzer.md), atlanta tennis monsters, [t-shirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-shirts.md), mark sundermeyer ### Intelligence Community Anecdote, Brzezinski Tennis Match - **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-06 - **Time:** 48:21–50:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/intelligence-community-anecdote-brzezinski-tennis-match.md An anecdote involving a member of the intelligence community describes a tennis match with Zbigniew Brzezinski. The guest reportedly made the mistake of winning the match, leading to a long-standing grudge from Brzezinski. The story is used to illustrate the personal temperaments of high-level geopolitical strategists. Keywords: [zbigniew brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zbigniew-brzezinski.md), [intelligence community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-community.md), [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [globalists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalists.md) ### Gael Monfils Health Glitch and Booster Reactions - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 1:17:37–1:19:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/gael-monfils-health-glitch-and-booster-reactions.md French tennis player Gael Monfils withdrew from the Davis Cup citing a "health glitch" following his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite his vaccination status, Monfils reported receiving hateful comments from the public, highlighting the polarized nature of the vaccine debate in professional sports. Keywords: gael monfils, [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), davis cup, [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), health glitch ### Dr. Deborah Birx and Memorial Day Tennis Ball Guidance - **Episode:** [1245: Mask Up!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-31 - **Time:** 29:16–33:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up/chapter/dr-deborah-birx-and-memorial-day-tennis-ball-guidance.md Dr. Deborah Birx issued specific health guidance for Memorial Day weekend, encouraging outdoor activities like golf and tennis while maintaining social distance. Her recommendation to use "marked tennis balls" to avoid touching shared equipment drew mockery for being overly specific. Further criticism was directed at her suggestion to use disposable utensils even when dining with immediate family members. Keywords: [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [memorial day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial-day.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), utensils ### No Agenda Stream, Social Media and Artwork Deconstruction - **Episode:** [1244: Gain of Function](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1244-gain-of-function.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-24 - **Time:** 1:39:43–1:44:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1244-gain-of-function/chapter/no-agenda-stream-social-media-and-artwork-deconstruction.md The hosts promote the No Agenda Stream and the Mastodon-based "No Agenda Social" instance. They deconstruct the artwork for episode 1243, titled "Obamable," created by Mike Riley. The art features tennis balls, referencing New York regulations regarding the handling of sports equipment during the pandemic. Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [fediverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fediverse.md), [mike riley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-riley.md), [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), tennis balls ### New York Tennis Social Distancing Rules - **Episode:** [1243: Obamable](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1243-obamable.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-21 - **Time:** 54:00–55:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1243-obamable/chapter/new-york-tennis-social-distancing-rules.md A humorous segment examines the specific social distancing guidelines for tennis in New York. Players are instructed to bring their own marked balls to avoid touching equipment used by others. The hosts mock the absurdity of the rules, which include suggestions to use markers to identify "whose balls are whose." Keywords: [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [sports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sports.md) ### Serena Williams US Open Controversy and Double Standards - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 55:08–57:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/serena-williams-us-open-controversy-and-double-standards.md Hillary Clinton addresses the controversy surrounding Serena Williams at the US Open, attributing the umpire's penalties to sexism and racism. The hosts compare Williams' behavior to past outbursts by male players like John McEnroe. They critique the narrative that powerful women are uniquely disliked, arguing that powerful men are also frequently criticized. Keywords: [serena williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serena-williams.md), [us open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-open.md), [sexism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexism.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), john mcenroe ### US Open Sexism Controversy and Alizé Cornet - **Episode:** [1064: Post Racial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-02 - **Time:** 2:54:14–2:58:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial/chapter/us-open-sexism-controversy-and-alize-cornet.md French tennis player Alizé Cornet received a code violation at the US Open for briefly removing her shirt on court after realizing it was on backwards. The incident sparked accusations of sexism, as male players frequently change shirts on court without penalty. Cornet, who was wearing a sports bra, ultimately lost the match. Keywords: [us open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-open.md), alizé cornet, [sexism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexism.md), [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), sports bra ### Frankfurt Airport Nazi Comment, Tennis Sandgren Controversy - **Episode:** [1003: Doomsday Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-28 - **Time:** 1:57:59–1:59:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich/chapter/frankfurt-airport-nazi-comment-tennis-sandgren-controversy.md An American woman was arrested at Frankfurt International Airport after calling German police "Nazis" during a dispute over carry-on liquids. In a separate incident, American tennis player Tennys Sandgren faced media scrutiny at the Australian Open for following controversial figures on Twitter. Sandgren defended his social media activity, stating that following an individual does not equate to endorsing their entire belief system. Keywords: frankfurt airport, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), tennis sandgren, [australian open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australian-open.md), [nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md) ### Tennys Sandgren Press Conference, Media Dehumanization - **Episode:** [1003: Doomsday Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-28 - **Time:** 1:59:32–2:04:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich/chapter/tennys-sandgren-press-conference-media-dehumanization.md Tennys Sandgren issued a statement at a press conference criticizing the media for "dehumanizing with pen and paper" and turning neighbors against each other. He refused to answer further questions about his political views or social media, insisting on discussing only his tennis matches. The media response questioned whether Sandgren had the right to dictate what journalists could ask him. Keywords: tennys sandgren, [australian open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australian-open.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md), [christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianity.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### John McEnroe, Serena Williams Ranking Controversy - **Episode:** [952: iChip®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-03 - **Time:** 19:46–28:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip/chapter/john-mcenroe-serena-williams-ranking-controversy.md John McEnroe faced significant backlash after an NPR interview where he stated that Serena Williams would be ranked approximately 700th on the men's professional tennis circuit. A follow-up appearance on CBS Morning News is analyzed, where McEnroe refused to apologize for his appraisal. The segment touches on the biological differences in professional sports and the social pressure to avoid making distinctions between male and female athletic performance. Keywords: john mcenroe, [serena williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serena-williams.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [tennis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennis.md), gender sports ### Dvorak Gnat Tip and Electric Tennis Rackets - **Episode:** [888: Dutch Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/888-dutch-trump.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-22 - **Time:** 1:44:37–1:48:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/888-dutch-trump/chapter/dvorak-gnat-tip-and-electric-tennis-rackets.md A discussion about a household gnat invasion leads to a "Dvorak Gnat Tip." The host describes using an ultraviolet light trap with a fan to catch insects. The co-host suggests using an electric tennis racket for exercise and entertainment, though it is noted that gnats are often too small to trigger the electric grid of the racket. Keywords: gnats, fruit flies, bug zapper, ultraviolet light, tennis racket, [exercise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exercise.md) ### Missing Feet Mystery and Global Reporting Trends - **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-05 - **Time:** 24:01–25:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/missing-feet-mystery-and-global-reporting-trends.md Reports of severed feet washing ashore or being found in various locations, including Brighton and the Pacific Northwest, continue to surface. In one instance, a burnt body was found near Brighton with a missing foot, while sonar is being used to investigate a harbor in another case. 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