The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
The Mini-Break, hosted by Alex Gruskin, is a daily tennis news and analysis podcast covering professional and college results, storylines and interviews with players, coaches and analysts. The show has 600 episodes with a daily cadence and a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily tennis news reaching an engaged, sports-focused audience every weekday
- 600 episodes with a daily cadence keep a sponsor message in regular rotation.
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average rating from 156 ratings, indicating a loyal listener base.
- Coverage spans professional and college tennis, including tournament results and expert interviews.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news analysis, co-hosted banter, interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkCracked Racquets
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the publisher, Cracked Media Ventures.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles are sports-focused with playful wording such as 'Staying alive, Staying alive' and no explicit flag is set in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/the-mini-break-podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1455067534 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/OiyRsoHN |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Well okay then | 2026-10-17 | 24 min |
| Gets a little funky | 2026-10-16 | 37 min |
| Drafting the Next First Time Slam Champion ft. Gill Gross | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 13 min |
| Staying alive, Staying alive | 2026-10-15 | 27 min |
| Top Seeds Tumble in Wuhan | 2026-10-14 | 33 min |
| We Keep On Rolling | 2026-10-14 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
"The Mini-Break" is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news and analysis from the world of tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this podcast covers the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from both college and professional tennis. Each episode features in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest happenings in the world of tennis, as well as interviews with…
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About The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
The Mini-Break is a daily tennis podcast hosted by Alex Gruskin, Editor-in-Chief, covering the latest news and analysis from college and professional tennis. According to the show's website at bleav.com, episodes include in-depth commentary, results, controversies and interviews with players, coaches and analysts. The feed lists 600 episodes with a daily cadence and a median length of about 39 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average rating from 156 ratings, listed since March 2019 and published by Bleav and Cracked Racquets. Listeners are likely sports fans, tennis players and coaches, though these audience figures are estimates and not published download numbers. Estimated downloads sit between 5,000 and 25,000 per episode.
The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes, so the show is a fit for brands in tennis equipment, sports apparel or tournament travel. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Sources: the RSS feed, the website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
How much does The Mini-Break charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the sponsor package.
What is The Mini-Break about?
The Mini-Break is a daily podcast hosted by Alex Gruskin that covers tennis news, results, controversies and analysis from college and professional tennis, with interviews.
How do I contact The Mini-Break about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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