On episode 40, Shannon welcomes in two of the greatest tennis players of all time: Serena & Venus Williams.
The Williams sisters discuss the new film King Richard, which is based on their upbringing in Compton. They tell Shannon why it was so important to tell their origin story through the lens of their father, portrayed on screen by Will Smith.
This is a can’t-miss conversation for insight into both the making of the film and the lives of two tennis legends.
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