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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Feb 6, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 47 - Rotterdam With Bagels
Just last night, our hosts got the band back together and brought in the Tennis and Bagels Podcast boys to help them run over the second week's happenings at the Australian Open (can you believe they continued the tournament after Andy lost? Unbelievable...). On top of that, they also chitchat about the recent sad news that former US Open champion Juan Martín del Potro is planning to hang up his racket in the next few weeks. :( And on top of that on top of that, they also discuss Andy's chances in the Rotterdam tournament taking place this coming week! We ramble, we go off topic, we have no idea what's going on... It's another episode of Murray Musings.
Jan 24, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 46 - Come Have A Drink With Us...
Well... That was the Australian Open, eh? We all enjoyed it even if it was a bit short but it was good for what it was and it wrapped up after only two matches! Crazy! Weird that they didn't even bother playing beyond the second round... Such a shame... ... Come have a drink with us as we consider Andy Murray's Australian Open run with Michael/@lobwinners. We review what's gone and preview what's still on the horizon and think about what Andy's next steps could be. Better days are to come. Believe it.
Jan 16, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 45 - We Finished Recording This 5 Minutes Ago...
Yup, this is a mess but when is it ever not with our hosts?! Come listen to Peter, Claire and Scott... erm... analyse(?!) the Australian Open draw in a last minute fashion that only Murray Musings could be capable of!
Jan 14, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 44 - A Conversation with Judy Murray
No, don't adjust your screens. You read that title correctly. Earlier this week, Claire, Peter, Scott and guest host Zainab sat down with Judy Murray(!!!!) to talk about the legacy of the Murray family, how the governing bodies in British tennis have failed to capitalise on her sons' successes and what she thinks of the current Novak Djokovic situation. Judy brings with her a history of helping children enjoy picking up rackets for the first time and level of coaching that could well produce further Scottish/British tennis champions. Sit back, relax and listen on in to an episode of Murray Musings that our hosts still can't quite believe took place. Thank you for taking a chance on us, Judy!
Jan 7, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 43 - A Quiet Start To 2022...
Nothing much has really been happening in the world of professional tennis in the first few weeks of the 2022 season to be honest so we gave Peter, Claire and Scott the week off to relax and do no-... OK, OK, we're only joking! HAPPY NEW YEAR, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY WE-HOPE-YOU-ALL-HAVE-THE-RIGHT-VISA! Oh, yes, come and sit with our hosts as we analyse Andy Murray's blink-and-you'd-miss-it start to the year before we move on to talk about the current dilemma surrounding Novak Djokovic...
Dec 13, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 42 - The 2021 Season Countdown with Tennis and Bagels
It's raw. It's passionate. It's real. It's... more-or-less unedited because Scott couldn't work out how to make his audio sound clearer... IT'S THE FIRST PART OF OUR 2021 SEASON RUNDOWN WITH THE TENNIS AND BAGELS BOYS!!! (Part 2 to be recorded and uploaded shortly over at Tennis and Bagels HQ!)
Dec 4, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 41 - It's been 84 years...
Our hosts FINALLY sat down together as a trio last week to discuss all things end of season and all things tennis world relevant! Claire and Peter made sure to roll out an imaginary red carpet for Scott's pod comeback, much to his unbridled appreciation... This episode does lead our hosts to some fairly serious discussion topics so feel free to take note of the time stamps that we'll include down below. Thank you! 3 minutes, 52 seconds - Peng Shuai situation discussed in length. 20 minutes, 44 seconds - World Tour Finals discussion begins, Alexander Zverev is spoken about. 40 minutes - Our hosts move on to talk about the WTA Finals.
Nov 17, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 40 - Reflections on Andy's 2021 Season
Claire and Peter poured themselves a glass of their preferred alcoholic beverage this week and sat down to talk about Andy's 2021 season and all that came with it. From the highs of his Wimbledon first and second round wins to the lows of his losses that perhaps came too frequently for both his and our liking, this episode is simultaneously a trip down memory lane and a fingers-crossed look to the future...
Nov 9, 2021 · 59 min
Episode 39 - A Second Conversation with Blair Henley
A few weeks ago, Blair Henley was kind enough to take time out of her ridiculously busy schedule to come and chat with our hosts again here in Murray Musings HQ. She brought with her fresh new stories from behind the scenes of some of the most well-known and memorable tennis player interviews and interactions and also offered her thoughts on how Andy has been getting on in the second half of 2021. So get some popcorn, grab a drink, and sit with us a while as Claire, Peter and Scott talk with everyone's favourite sporting MC...
Oct 23, 2021 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 38 - PETER MET ANDY MURRAY!
And here we finally are, with Peter's full recap of his time working at Indian Wells 2021 and his breakdown of all of his amazing experiences there. Join Claire and Scott as they listen in awed silence (or at least, as much silence as you can get when Scott's around...) to Peter's tales of Andy Murray related in-person chit-chat, which include a certain viral odour eaters shoe gift... WE ALSO HAVE A NEW OUTRO SO STAY TUNED UNTIL THE END! (...or just fast forward to the end of the episode...)
Oct 9, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 37 - A Second Conversation with Ben Rothenberg
Ahead of this episode, Scott just about managed to pull himself together and be on his best behaviour ahead of Ben Rothenberg's second visit to Murray Musings HQ. Ben kindly agreed to return to the podcast on the final day of the 2021 Laver Cup and shared his thoughts on the tournament with us, as well as commenting once more on the key issues that he feels currently demand the most attention on the professional tennis tours. Some of what is discussed is of a very serious nature so please do take note of the timestamps below. Thank you and we hope you enjoy. 30 minutes, 30 seconds - discussion on the the two articles Ben has written on Olya Sharypova's claims of abuse at the hands of her ex-partner Alexander Zverev. This is followed by Ben's hopes for an investigation of some kind and leads on to the Laver Cup... 56 minutes, 30 seconds - discussion on the Laver Cup and comments made by Reilly Opelka and other players regarding Alexander Zverev. Our hosts also touch on the Laver Cup social media accounts blocking criticism of Zverev's participation. 1 hour, 20 minutes - we move on to discuss Sloane Stephens and Andy Murray.
Sep 21, 2021 · 54 min
Episode 36 - Murray plays Metz
In the days before Andy's first match in Metz, Peter and Scott sat down to chat about his two match in Rennes last week and what their thoughts are on his form currently. In the absence of Claire, Peter puts in a good shift managing Scott's general pessimism to the point where they both are feeling quietly optimistic about his chances despite a solid draw stacked with quality opposition standing in Andy's way to the title...
Sep 15, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 35 - Raducanu and Rennes
The title says it all with this episode as Claire and Peter sit down with returning/guest host Rashmi to talk all things Emma Raducanu and all things Rennes Challenger tournament, the event that Andy Murray is currently playing in this week. Thankfully, Scott could not make it for this recording and so cannot gloat in everyone's faces regarding his absolutely outstanding, mesmerising, fabulous prediction regarding Raducanu's run to the US Open trophy... Yes, Scott did write this description. ;)
Sep 6, 2021 · 1 hr 40 min
Episode 34 - Bitterness and Bagels
My goodness, so many people in Murray Musings HQ tonight as our hosts invite Owen and Vansh from Tennis and Bagels fame around for dinner and drinks... And by dinner and drinks, we means intense Andy Murray loogate drama chat! Grab yourself a wee drink and settle on in as we sink our teeth into all that went on for Andy in his first round match at the US Open one week ago today...
Aug 29, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 33 - Andy draws Tsitsipas. We're surprisingly confident!
In the absence of Scott, Murray Musings HQ is pleasantly devoid of chaos and accidentally-set-on-fire bins for once! Claire and Peter sit down with a wee beverage each to discuss Andy's US Open prospects. Our hosts dive into their 5 key standout first round matches alongside their picks to win both the men's and women's draws! Pour yourself your favourite tipple and sit with them awhile on the eve of our hero's next great suffering Slam effort...
Aug 23, 2021 · 54 min
Episode 32 - ANDY KNOWS WE EXIST!!!!!!
YEP, YOU READ RIGHT! Our man-on-the-ground Peter managed to get a few words with Mr Murray himself last week at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament. Grab a wee bite to eat, grab a wee drink of water, and put your feet up to listen on in as Peter shares his gossip with Claire and Scott, before our hosts then move on to analyse Andy's two singles matches last week and preview his upcoming matches in Winston-Salem. SO. MUCH. ANDY. CONTENT.
Aug 16, 2021 · 49 min
Episode 31 - Andy's Back and So Are We!
At midnight UK time tonight, 7pm local time in Cincinnati, Andy Murray is going to walk on court to play a singles tennis tournament draw once again! Weirder still, he'll be doing so in a Masters 1000 event that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are all not entered into. Times really do be changing... What hasn't changed is our hosts! Come listen on in as Claire, Peter and Scott discuss how they're going to celebrate when Andy is lifting the trophy next Sunday...
Aug 3, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 30! - A Milestone and a Birthday
Dual celebrations in Murray Musings HQ today as our hosts record their 30th episode of the podcast while devouring multiple slices of Peter's birthday cake! Go out and buy some cake of your own to eat while listening in to Claire, Peter and Scott chitchat about the Olympics, what they thought of Andy's performances in it, and what the next few weeks could look like for their man...
Jul 31, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 29 - Loos, Queues and a VERY late Olympics Preview...
7 days ago, our hosts sat down with the lovely Angie! A tennis fanatic, Angie brought with her a passion for Canadian players which at the tiiiiiiime, proved to be a somewhat controversial subject given that Andy Murray was due to play Felix Auger Aliassime... We all know how THAT ended up turning out... In any case, a lot of what Peter, Claire, Angie and Scott discuss within this episode has already come and gone but that's OK because there's also moments such as Claire asking Angie how the logistics of going to the toilet work when you're in the official Wimbledon Queue... Come sit with us awhile!
Jul 20, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 28 - Wimbledon and a Thunderstorm
As a storm rattles Peter's windows over in Texas, Scott and Claire bask in the surprisingly sunshiny Scotland to discuss Wimbledon, all that it brought with it, and how the Olympics are steadily beginning to take shape. If you'd like to know how Claire managed to survive an entire day down at Wimbledon with Scott, grab a wee drink and settle on in for this rather chilled detox episode of Murray Musings...