Bagel Bagel

Marina Cooley, Emory Professor and Hobbyist

In this episode, Marina Cooley, a professor at Emory’s Business School and avid hobbyist, reveals how hobbies like tennis can serve as powerful tools for stress relief and personal growth. Through her journey of exploring 17 hobbies in a year, Marina shares insights on embracing persistence over proficiency, de-influencing consumer culture, and finding joy in the process. This episode challenges the modern obsession with productivity, urging listeners to invest in genuine hobbies that foster resilience, patience, and happiness. 
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Joy Cho of Joy On the Court/Oh Joy!

In today's episode, host Lia Picard dives into the inspiring story of Joy Cho, a Los Angeles-based graphic designer, entrepreneur, author, and passionate tennis player. In this episode, Joy shares her journey from childhood tennis to becoming a dedicated captain of USTA teams, and how tennis has influenced her life and creativity. Whether you're a new player or seasoned enthusiast, listen for insights on balancing competition, community, and self-growth.Follow Joy's tennis account, Joy On the Court and her main one, Oh Joy. Follow the Bagel Bagel Pod, too!

Mikey Severson, journalism student

In this episode we hear from Mikey Severson who shares his path from high school tennis and innovative writing to covering college sports and balancing his passions. Discover how his love for tennis, storytelling, and creativity shapes his future goals and daily life.Follow Mikey here and here and check out his articles here. Don't forget to follow the Bagel Bagel Pod!

Josh Gettler of Ace the Moon

This week, host Lia Picard chats with Josh Gettler, co-founder of clothing brand Ace the Moon. They talk about how he transitioned from real estate to apparel, what goes into designing and producing cool tennis apparel in Los Angeles, his love of vintage tennis gear, and bagels. Lia also shares an "unforced error."Visit Ace the Moon's website and Instagram. Follow Bagel Bagel, too!

Melany Robinson of Sprouthouse

In this episode, host Lia Picard chats with Melany Robinson, founder of Sprouthouse, a PR agency, about how her love of tennis influences her leadership style. Melany shares her journey from childhood tennis champion to a dedicated adult player, highlighting lessons learned on and off the court. 
 
Notable links:Melany's cute sweatshirt
Melany's recommended tennis travel bag
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Dr. Keshia Green

Today we chat with Dr. Keshia Green, a former special education teacher turned content creator and passionate tennis player. In this episode, Keshia shares her inspiring journey of starting tennis in her thirties, balancing competitive play and fun, and how her professional background influences her creative content. Whether you're into tennis, education, or personal growth, there's something here for everyone.Follow Dr. Keshia Green on Instagram as well as her podcast, BrokePhD.Follow Bagel Bagel on Instagram, too!

Damla of Racquet Therapy

Welcome back to season 2 of Bagel Bagel! In this first episode, host Lia Picard chats with Damla Dogan of the Instagram account Racquet Therapy. They discuss how Damla found her way back to tennis, why it's important for moms to have hobbies, and Damla's knack for tennis fashion.Follow Damla on Instagram.Follow the Bagel Bagel Pod on Instagram.

Bagel Bagel: Defrosting

In this surprise episode, Lia pops by to give listeners a preview of season 2 (which drops Thursday, February 5) and a rec tennis update. It's short and sweet. Follow the Bagel Bagel Pod on Insta!

Bagel Bagel: Get to Know Lia

It's the season one finale of Bagel Bagel, and to wrap things up Lia chats with her friend and fellow journalist, Allison Ramirez. Allison doesn't play tennis (...yet), but was happy to dive into what drew Lia to the sport and what listeners can expect for future episodes of Bagel Bagel. The podcast will return in a few weeks, but for now, follow along on Instagram. 
Links:
the Vogue essay
Allison Ramirez's Instagram

Bagel Bagel: Tennis Resolutions

It's the first Bagel Bagel of 2026 -- welcome! It's a short and sweet episode in which host Lia Picard shares her tennis resolutions, as well as the resolutions of listeners, for the year ahead. Have a great first week of the year!