Bagel Bagel
By: liapicard
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Tennis
Bagel Bagel is a podcast for beginner and rec-level tennis players. Hosted by journalist Lia Picard, Bagel Bagel isn't about perfect serves or strategy, it's about the lifestyle, the fashion, the friendships, and, yes, the occasional drama that makes this sport so addictive. Whether you’re just picking up a racket or deep in your 3.0 era, you’ll find yourself right at home here.
Episodes
Bagel Bagel: Shawanda Mason of the Chattery
Dec 11, 2025In this episode, Lia talks with Shawanda Mason, co-founder of the Chattery, a non-profit in Chattanooga that promotes adult education outside of a traditional school setting. They discuss Shawanda's journey back to tennis, the importance of having hobbies as adults, and the joy of "unserious" tennis happy hours.
Some links from the conversation:
Check out the Chattery in Chattanooga
Lia's story about the Atlanta Cup
Noke's Granola (Shawanda's must-have)
Lucky In Love - the brand Lia wants to try but hasn't yet
Duration: 00:40:11
Bagel Bagel: Sam McCoy of Carpools and Country Clubs
Dec 04, 2025In this episode, Sam McCoy shares the humorous and unexpected journey of creating "Carpools and Country Clubs," a social media account that started as a joke among friends and grew into a popular platform. The conversation delves into the cultural nuances of tennis, the camaraderie it fosters, and the relatable experiences of adult life that resonate with a broad audience. Sam also discusses the challenges and joys of balancing personal life with the public persona, highlighting the importance of community and authenticity.
Follow Sam on Instagram: carpoolsandcountryclubs
Follow Bagel Bagel on Instagram: thebagelbagelpod
Bagel Bagel: A Quick Bite
Nov 27, 2025Happy Thanksgiving! To keep it short and sweet on this holiday, host Lia Picard chats with her tennis inspiration, her husband. Find out why he got into tennis and why he believed Lia could do it, too.
Duration: 00:11:12Bagel Bagel: Christine Santos of Boarding Pass Coffee
Nov 20, 2025In this episode of Bagel Bagel, Lia sits down with Christine Santos—coffee shop owner, entrepreneur, and one-time singles opponent turned friend. They talk about the unexpected human connections that unfold on the court, how tennis has shaped Christine’s personal and professional life, and why the sport continues to anchor her through the chaos of business ownership. It’s a conversation about friendship, community, and the way tennis brings people together long after the match is over.
Duration: 00:20:43Bagel Bagel: Faren of Hot Mess Tennis
Nov 13, 2025Welcome to Bagel Bagel! In our first episode, we chat with Faren Wise of the hilariously relatable Instagram account Hot Mess Tennis and what it means to be a beginner adult tennis player.
Duration: 00:30:59Bagel Bagel: Trailer Episode
Nov 02, 2025Welcome to Bagel Bagel! New episodes drop every Thursday (beginning 11/13). Like and subscribe for updates. Follow @thebagelbagelpod on Instagram for more info and behind the scenes fun.
Duration: 00:00:44