Murray Musings

Claire, Scott and Peter

Three friends come together to talk about the Scottish professional tennis player, Andy Murray. Listen in as they examine Andy's career in a detail that only the most passionately dedicated/obsessive(!?) of fans could manage. Follow Claire, Scott and Peter as they ramble, rave, and generally attempt to articulate their love for the man that's given them so much joy. As Andy looks to prove that he's still capable of top level tennis ahead of the 2021 season, join his biggest fans as they prepare themselves for what could well be the most important year in their hero's career so far...

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107 episodes
Updated July 3

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Dec 30, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 86 - New Year, New Hope?
First and foremost, we here at Murray Musings HQ hope everyone had a wonderful festive period and have a great new year when it comes. Come and sit down while our hosts look at our man's singles and doubles draws in Brisbane this coming week ahead of a brand new season that invites a whole lot of questions... Join us.
Dec 6, 2023 · 1 hr 57 min
Episode 85 - A Third Conversation with Ben Rothenberg
Peter and Scott sat down in Murray Musings HQ a few days ago to have a third recorded chitchat with Ben Rothenberg. Ben comes with his usual insight on the tennis media landscape but this time, he's got a book to promote as well! Naomi Osaka: Her Journey To Finding Her Power And Her Voice comes out next year and charts Osaka's rise and the many difficulties she's faced along the way. Join us! *TW: this episode does contain brief mention of accusations of domestic violence*
Nov 20, 2023 · 46 min
Episode 84 - Let's talk Andy Murray's 2023 season then...
Well... That was a season that happened. But so quick will some right Andy Murray's 2023 season off as a disappointment, our hosts aren't of that ilk. Join us for an Andy Murray 2023 season review...
Oct 26, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 83 - A Conversation with Stuart Fraser
A few nights ago, Peter and Scott had the pleasure of hosting the tennis correspondent for The Times newspaper Stuart (Stu) Fraser in Murray Musings HQ. Originally from Scotland, Stu now lives down in London and is on the move a LOT covering the game we love for one of the most prominent news outlets. Stu brings with him tales of behind the scenes press conferences, advice on how to break into the industry, critique of the LTA and a unique insight into what it's like to interview the man himself, Andy Murray... Stuart can be found on X at @stu_fraser.
Oct 26, 2023 · 49 min
Episode 82 - Angie's Andy Archives
The infamous Angie (@mooney_angie on Twitter) joined Peter and Claire down at MMHQ for a chit chat on all her favourite things: tennis, Leon Smith and a certain Mr Andrew Murray!
Sep 13, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 81 - Peter tries to ignore the fact Novak won the US Open...
Scott is back editing these episodes as you can probably tell from the title here. Our hosts were back together post-US Open to talk about it and the upcoming Davis Cup that our man Andy will be playing in... hopefully... maybe... if he's picked to play... please dear god let him be picked to play... Join us.
Aug 27, 2023 · 47 min
Episode 80 - USO here we go!
The final major of the year is upon us! Join Peter, Scott and Claire as they chew the fat over the upcoming US Open and how they think their hero - a certain Sir Andy Murray - will fare over the course of the next fortnight... will we see Andy make it through to the second week of a slam for the first time since 2017?? WE THINK SO!
Aug 22, 2023 · 41 min
Episode 79 - Dave Sammel returns to MMHQ!
Welcome back to MMHQ! Ahead of the US Open, Claire was thrilled to sit down with friend of the pod - and coach of one of our faves Liam Broady - Dave Sammel to look back on his three stand-out matches from the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, and chat about the work that goes into preparing your player for a major competition. As ever, it was an absolute joy to chat to Dave, and we hope you enjoy his insights! PS - if you're still listening out for our Andy intro... don't - Elder Millennial Claire (that's what we're calling her now) has figured out how to do it but her laptop won't let her download the programme. We will get Andy back eventually, we promise! For now, enjoy the tranquil sound of silence. *crickets chirp, birds tweet* etc.
Jul 25, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 78 - A Wimbledon Special
The whole gang is back together as they gather round the firepit to discuss the weeks that were Wimbledon - less of an analytical roundup and more of Claire babbling on about her visit to the sacred grounds. It's been over a week since Vondrousova and Alcaraz lifted their maiden Wimbledon titles (spoiler alert) so please forgive our typical Murray Musings timings on this one!
Jul 1, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 77 - how appropriate...
Join Claire and Peter as they delve into the Wimbledon draw and look at Andy's chances on the hallowed turf of Centre Court - 10 years since he won his first Wimbledon title, and became the first British man in 77 years to do so. Welcome to Murray Musing, episode 77.
Jun 14, 2023 · 44 min
Episode 76 - A Surbiton Special
OK, so Claire did promise that she would either learn how to add Andy back in, or that Scott would be back to start doing it again... neither has happened *YET* but it will, it will! In the meantime, join Claire and Peter as they sit down and chat about the week that was in glorious Sunny Surbiton! Andy Murray is a grass court champion once again, and we couldn't be happier! Prepare for a laugh as we try to remember exactly how each match went, and listen in as Claire compares Ivan Lendl to a grumpy pet cat...
Jun 5, 2023 · 51 min
Episode 75 - Scott is back! Andy is back! Yippee!
While Claire was nursing the hangover from hell, Scott and Peter got together to chat all things Andy Murray kicking off his grass court season in the Surbiton Trophy challenger event. Are you as excited as us for glorious glorious grass?! Let's go!
May 26, 2023 · 58 min
Episode 74 - French Open Preview/Chaos
Claire and Peter get together with a lil glass of a wine and lot of chaotic chat over the French Open draw, which they hadn't looked until they started recording... We promise Scott will be back eventually, when he gets out of Podcast Prison. And we promise to have Andy back on our outro soon as well!
May 7, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 73 - Back in the winners circle
ANDY MURRAY WON A TITLE!!! ANDY MURRAY WON A TITLE!!! Claire and Peter are besides themselves with joy as they celebrate Andy winning his first title since November 2019 - 1295 days ago - and his first on clay since 2016, beating top seed (and world number 17, and Australian Open semi-finalist!!) Tommy Paul in the Aix-en-Provence Challenger 175 event. Grab a glass of whatever tickles your pickle and join us as we talk about the week that was...
Apr 27, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 72 - The Top 5s plus a little bit extra
*Not a Madrid preview* Chaos ensues as Scott, Peter and Claire get together to discuss their top five Andy Murray matches - we lose Peter twice due to storms raging through Texas and Claire trashes MMHQ after discovering Scott "stole" two of her top five picks. But please, sit back and enjoy as our hosts talk about the Murray matches that have left them feeling warm and fuzzy (or in Scott's case, gutted but optimistic...??) on the inside over the course of his career! *FULL DISCLAIMER* - Claire edited this episode, and we use the term edited in the loosest possible sense, please forgive the fact she's an old millennial, and this is very much the podcast edition of "please forgive any and all typos, have written this on my phone." ENJOY! Links to some of the matches we discuss are below: USO 2005 - v Andrei Pavel - USOpen 2005 [Murray Vs Pavel] - YouTube Thailand 2005 - v Roger Federer - Roger Federer vs Andy Murray 2005 Thailand Open Final Highlights - YouTube San Jose 2006 - v Leyton Hewitt - andy murray kissing kim sears-sap open 2006 - YouTube Japan 2011 - v Rafa Nadal - Murray vs Nadal Tokyo 2011 Final Highlights (HD) - YouTube AO 2012 - v Novak Djokovic - Murray vs Djokovic Australian Open 2012 SF (Highlights1080p) - YouTube AO 2013 - v Roger Federer - Roger Federer vs Andy Murray Australian Open 2013 SF Highlights HD - YouTube Wimbledon 2013 - v Fernando Verdasco - Andy Murray vs Fernando Verdasco | Wimbledon 2013 Quarter-final | Full Match Replay - YouTube Antwerp 2019 - v Stan Wawrinka - Stan Wawrinka vs Andy Murray | Antwerp 2019 Final Extended Highlights - YouTube Bonus match! Rio 2016 - v Juan Martin Del Potro - Andy Murray vs Juan Martin del Potro Final Olympic Games 2016 - YouTube
Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr
Episode 71 - "I don't want to play here on this surface"
So this episode is now *slightly* out of date because we chatted about Andy's chances in Monte Carlo (we don't know her), he played... and then the tournament just ended so... what happened?! Who knows. Anyway - is it grass season yet? On a brighter note (!!!) listen in as we delve a bit further into Peter's experiences in Indian Wells, including ANOTHER interaction with our main man! (And yes, we do talk about Andy's metal hip given we've never covered that topic before)
Mar 22, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 70 - Midnights...with Mark Petchey
Peter and a very sleepy Claire were thrilled to sit down with one of our favourite tennis commentators, and former coach of Andy, Mark Petchey for the second time. Join us as we delve into Indian Wells, Miami, Andy's chances in a potential R3 meeting with current ATP world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz, and our plans for an Andy Murray / Taylor Swift musical movie career montage!
Mar 13, 2023 · 50 min
Episode 69 (ha...) - Indian Wells, Let's See What You Have For Us...
Recorded before Indian Wells began, this episode going out and our man STILL BEING IN THE TOURNAMENT AFTER 2 ROUNDS is a a pleasant surprise... Our hosts try to unpack Andy's temperamental history with Indian Wells and why the 2023 edition of the event could be a turning point. Pull up a chair and settle in with us on this cold, damp and dreary Scottish day.
Feb 22, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 68 - A Conversation with Steven Cree
Steven Cree, actor from Outlander and A Discovery of Witches, shares his love of Andy Murray with Peter and Claire. In this interview, he details his fandom of Andy going back to his junior days all the way up until now! Join us.
Jan 21, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 67 - Did You Know That Andy Murray Has A Metal Hip?!
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY ANDY MURRAY IS INTO THE 3RD ROUND OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WITH TWO MATCHES OF OTHERWORDLY QUALITY DAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!! Join Peter and Scott as they speak with Claire who is LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND ABOUT TO GO AND WATCH ANDY'S 3RD ROUND MATCH!