Venus And Serena Williams To Premiere New Podcast On X Platform
Venus and Serena Williams are launching a podcast.
Set to debut on X (formerly Twitter), the podcast will feature the sisters as co-hosts and center around guest interviews with “visionaries, creators, and rulebreakers passionate about shattering the status quo” to give fans “a front-row seat into their playful banter and undeniable bond.”
“We’re so excited to be launching our new podcast, a place where we will share our personal stories, have authentic conversations, spotlight important topics, and laugh a lot,” the Williams sisters said in a joint statement provided to Variety.
“This platform gives us the chance to engage directly with our fans who have supported us throughout our careers, and we’re excited to connect with audiences, old and new, in a way we’ve never done before,” their statement continued.
Mitchell Smith, head of original content at X, also released a statement about the Williams sisters' podcast, lauding them for their accomplishments both on and off the tennis court.
Mitchell Smith, head of original content at X, also released a statement about the Williams sisters' podcast, lauding them for their accomplishments both on and off the tennis court.
“Venus and Serena are among the most recognizable and revered athletes in the world, and their decision to team up with X places them at the center of our rapidly evolving original content strategy,” said Smith.
After premiering on X, episodes of the podcast will be available on other audio platforms, and it will be produced in collaboration with Serena Williams’ Nine Two Six Productions.
Regarded as two of the greatest tennis players ever, Venus has won 7 singles titles, and Serena has won 23 singles titles. As a duo, the sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and are unbeaten in Grand Slam finals.