We are very excited to introduce the first episode of The Tweener Podcast! Joey and Zach introduce themselves, present the tweener of the week, and talk about the direction of the podcast before previewing the Australian Open. Finally, we introduce our listener competition, sponsored by Stick It Wear?! Make sure to listen through for more precise details on how to enter.

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Tweener of the week– 00:52

Who are we? Podcast direction– 02:35

Australian Open Draw Discussion– 07:45

Americans In The Draw– 29:16

First Round Match to Watch– 41:55

The Tweener Pick ‘Em Game, Sponsored by Stick It Wear?!– 44:54

Tweener of the week

Pick ‘Em Game Rules

(MUST ENTER BEFORE PLAY BEGINS ON Tuesday, January 19)

10$ budget, must pick three players, one of which is outside the top 5. You can spend a maximum of $5 on one player. You are picking the winner of the tournament. We are using Bet 365 odds, and again, this all just for fun, we are not betting real money. To enter, check out the odds below and make your picks by commenting on this post or tweeting us @TheTennisNerds.

(To break ties, whoever had the best second pick in their portfolio will win the shirt)

SHIRT OF THE WEEK 

Odds