Professional tennis players have enough to deal with: constant travel, immense pressure on the court, and, critically, dealing with reporters and the media searching for any angle possible.

Tennis Channel saw the writing on the wall and decided it was time to give pros a place to get away from it all—an oasis of fun and a way for fans to engage in a unique way.

Hosted by comedian and former tennis pro Michael Kosta (a The Daily Show contributor), Warm & Fuzzy is the humorous talk show that brings the human side of tennis to life. After a very successful first season, Warm & Fuzzy made some impressive changes—including a new studio design, resident harpist, spelling bee and magic tennis ball—that lets players kick back and show fans what they’re like off the court. 

Though Warm & Fuzzy is entertainment, the message is that elite athletes are multidimensional and interesting human beings. The initial season launched during Mental Health Awareness Month and tackled the topic with pros like Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff openly discussing mental health. 

This fresh new approach to player interviews was created by our production studio, FIN. All episodes can be seen at Tennis Channel, or take a peek at some highlights below.