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Nothing Major

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Overview

Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major

Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

182 Episodes

182: 2026 Roland Garros SF Recap, Zverev Dominates & Chwalinska’s Fairytale | Something Major | EP 182

https://www.tennis-warehouse.comSam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on court. They then discuss Alexander Zverev beating Jakub Menšík, crediting Zverev’s high first-serve percentage and baseline control, and preview the final with the guys having Zverev as the clear favorite despite slow starts. Plus they cover the women’s semis: Maya Chwalinska’s dream run continues after defeating Diana Shnaider with crafty variety and Mirra Andreeva routing Marta Kostyuk comfortably to set up an Andreeva vs Chwalinska final.00:00 Paris Semifinal Scene 00:29 Show Intro and Crew 01:35 Tournament Vibes Dip 02:48 Arnaldi Withdraws Late 05:38 Zverev Handles Mensik 07:00 Why Zverev Looks Unplayable 08:03 Stats Confusion and Tactics 10:07 Ties and Ironing Break 10:55 Final Preview Zverev vs Cobolli 13:02 Matchup Edges and Haircut Talk 14:46 Zverev Slow Starts Concern 17:03 Women Semis Shock 17:51 Chwalinska Crafty Game 19:22 Underdog Hotel Story 21:05 Wimbledon Wildcard Stakes 22:01 Andreeva Dominates Kostyuk 23:56 Finals Matchup Predictions 26:01 Bracket Time Traveler 26:58 Wrap Up 

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2026

181: 2026 Roland Garros Round QF Recap, Flying Zverev & Fallen Sabalenka | Something Major | EP 181

Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage. From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener.  The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, and Cobolli. They break down the biggest performances, debate who has the edge heading into the semifinals, and discuss what's stood out most from the second week in Paris.On the women’s side, they react to Sabalenka’s title hopes coming to an abrupt end and Shnaider’s continued rise. Plus, semifinal predictions and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings.https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 French Open Stakes 00:51 Cold Open Roast 01:36 Rating the Monologue 03:22 Show Intro and Banter 04:17 Quarterfinals Setup 05:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca 08:54 Zverev Rolls Jodar 11:38 Cobolli Upsets Felix 16:28 DMV Celebrity Tangent 17:09 Women Quarterfinal Shock 18:31 Windy Match Debate 19:44 Semifinal Surprise Run 20:42 Hermes Bag Detour 21:27 Kostyuk Streak Talk 23:03 Semifinals Set Recap 24:14 Men Semifinal Picks 27:09 Women Semifinal Picks 28:19 Guest Plans Bracket Drama 29:53 Wrap Up Thanks

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

180: 2026 Roland Garros Round 4 Recap, Fonseca FRENZY & Świąteks Woes Continue | Something Major | EP 180

From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta. On the women’s side, they react to the first women’s night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open 00:28 Bloopers and Banter 01:41 Show Setup and Guests 02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud 02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy 04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power 06:22 Zverev Takes Control 08:19 JodarComeback Win 09:53 Cobolli Adavances 12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap 13:24 Kwame Match and Fine 18:27 Night Match 20:15 Swiatek Upset  22:22 Wild Third Set Drama 23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider 24:58 Iga Confidence Check 25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks 28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks 30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update 31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap 32:59 Final Goodbyes

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

179: 2026 Roland Garros Round 3 Recap, Fonseca UPSETS Djokovic | Something Major | EP 179

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw is now wide open for a first time Grand Slam champion.Meanwhile, Casper Ruud survives Tommy Paul in another five setter, Zverev suddenly finds himself carrying favorite pressure, and the guys debate who’s left standing in a draw that has completely exploded over the past few days.On the women’s side, Coco Gauff crashes out against Potapova, Iga Swiątek starts looking like vintage Iga again, and the crew closes with Round of 16 predictions, and one final argument over whether they could score a penalty kick against a Champions League goalkeeper.00:00 We're Back! 02:32 New Slam Champion Incoming 03:00 Fonseca Stuns Djokovic 06:50 Novak Praise and Big Stats 12:27 Ruud Survives Tommy Paul 15:19 Michelsen vs Jodar Drama 18:40 Mens Draw Wide Open  19:31 Svajda Story and Cerundolo Bad x Good Brother Debate 22:15 Zverev Pressure and Other Results 26:16 Womens Draw  28:13 Gauff Match Breakdown 30:33 Other Seeds Rolling 31:24 Another Upset Analysis 32:57 Cirstea Double Bagel 34:02 Round Of 16 Picks 37:10 Bracket Challenge & Champions League Penalties Debate 39:44 Goodbye

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

178: 2026 Roland Garros Round 2 Recap, Sinner's SHOCKING Loss | Something Major | EP 178

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the Paris heat. The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might genuinely be Sinner’s biggest weakness, leading to a full discussion on genetics, body cooling, acclimation, and what he may need to change long term to survive brutal Slam conditions.Elsewhere at French Open, Frances Tiafoe survives Hubert Hurkacz in five and celebrates by ripping the shirt off, Moise Kouame turns Lenglen into complete chaos, and Jakub Menšík wins a 13-11 fifth set breaker while cramping so badly he leaves the court in a wheelchair. Plus: João Fonseca’s comeback, Novak Djokovic keeping the “25” dream alive, and the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coaching split becoming the messiest storyline in Paris.On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina suffers the biggest upset of Round 2, Serena Williams comeback rumors start flying again, and the crew closes with Round 3 predictions, bracket standings, and a looming punishment for whoever finishes last.00:00 Welcome Back! 00:21 Sinner Shocking Collapse 01:33 Wozniacki Joins Desk 02:42 Heat + Cramps Debate 06:20 Upset Magnitude Talk 09:29 Kouame and Teens Breakthrough 11:53 Tiafoe Outlasts Hurkacz 14:05 Other Results 15:09 Mensik Marathon Cramping 16:04 Fokina Coaching Drama  17:55 Rybakina Shock Upset 19:46 Baptiste Dramatic Injury  23:09 Serena Comeback Rumors 27:13 Round 3 Predictions 28:24 Bracket Update And Goodbye!

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

177: 2026 Roland Garros Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Predictions | Something Major | EP 177

Something Major is officially back. John, Sam, and Steve return from Paris to break down a chaotic opening round at Roland-Garros: surprise exits, brutal heat, questionable scheduling, and a few retirement-era feelings creeping in. Paris also says goodbye to Stan Wawrinka and hometown hero Gaël Monfils, who may have given the fans one last classic five-set battle.The guys revisit Medvedev’s latest clay-court disaster, while somehow Sam still thinks he’s got a chance against Sinner. They also break down Basavareddy’s fearless drop-shot clinic against Fritz and Casper Ruud surviving heat issues, a fourth-set bagel, and still finding a way through in five. On the women’s side, most top seeds handled business before Genie Bouchard joins the show to break down the draw and make her pick for the title... a pretty popular one!Plus, things get predictably sidetracked with heat complaints, stomach issues, and Sam accidentally eating 30 multivitamins because he thought they were gummy candy... just another completely "normal" pod episode!00:00 Something Major is BACK! 01:54 Stan / Monfils Last Dances 04:50 Court Placement Debate 06:21 Monfils Sendoff 07:56 Record Heat at Roland-Garros 09:03 Top Seeds Cruise and Ruud Survival 11:29 Americans and Rising Teens 13:33 Medvedev Shock Exit Debate 15:12 Sam's BIZARRE Vitamin Mishap 19:20 Women's Draw 20:24 Svitolina Survives 21:50 Americans And Upsets 23:52 Mens Round 2 Preview 26:58 Genie Joins Pod 30:15 Hockey Bar Detour? 30:51 Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

176: Roland Garros Preview, Uncovering Beautiful Courts, & Overrated TV Shows | EP 176

John, Sam, and Stevie officially enter Roland-Garros mode, where one question takes over the entire men’s draw: can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The guys make their picks, debate why Novak Djokovic somehow keeps showing up near the top of the odds board, throw out dark horses, and come up with increasingly ridiculous theories for how Sinner could actually lose.On the women’s side, nobody agrees on anything. Iga, Sabalenka, Coco, Rybakina — the board turns into complete chaos as the guys make title picks, argue over who’s being underrated, and try to figure out whether taking “the field” might be the safest bet.Plus: Most Beautiful Courts returns with absurd tennis postcard locations, and things completely derail during an overrated TV show draft featuring Yellowstone, Friends, Stranger Things, airport breakfast outrage, and several takes that may age worse than the Roland-Garros predictions.--Australian Open Bracket Draw is now live! And we are doing a draw for both the men & women. Submit yours to win some amazing Nothing Major prizes! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

175: Sinner’s Historic Streak, Svitolina’s Rome 3-Peat & The Cramping Debate | EP 175

Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson hold down this two-man episode of Nothing Major, starting with a college tennis weekend in Athens where Stevie and John got inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame. Sam also discovers retirement apparently comes with paperwork and launches a search mission for the legendary ball kid from the Almagro match.Then it’s Rome recap time, where Jannik Sinner keeps collecting Masters titles like it’s a side quest. The guys break down whether anyone can actually bother him right now, give Casper Ruud and Luciano Darderi some love, and wonder what exactly qualifies as cramps these days.Plus: Svitolina shakes up the French Open picture, Andy Murray joins Jack Draper, Musetti pulls out of Roland-Garros, Carlos Alcaraz lands a Vanity Fair shoot, and Sam gets an unexpected orthodontic evaluation in the middle of Costco.00:00 We're Back! 00:20 Hall of Fame Weekend 03:34 Retirement Paperwork 04:21 Find That Ball Kid! 05:10 Sinner Reigns In Rome 07:49 Cramps Rules 12:17 Ruud and Darderi Runs 16:51 American Men Struggle 17:19 Svitolina Triumphs 18:15 French Open Favorites Talk 21:01 Costco Bizarre Story 22:18 Is Iga Back... or Not? 25:30 Major News: Murray + Draper 27:18 Musetti Injury Blow 28:45 Alcaraz Vanity Fair 29:49 Warm Up Week Events 33:48 Why We Run Ads 35:07 Sinner Insane Stats 38:34 Sinner vs Alcaraz: Who Had the Best 2026... So Far? 41:24 Ozempic Weight Loss Talk 42:43 Wrap Up And Signoff

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

174: Year-End Top 10 Predictions, Sinner 2026 vs. Djokovic 2011 and Most Beautiful Tennis Courts | EP 174

John, Sam, and Stevie debate their year-end ATP Top 10 predictions… and things immediately get messy. They somehow turn the Race to Turin into an argument, people start calling each other losers, and there’s already concern these picks may age horribly.The guys also hit the Fan Mailbag, including a hypothetical showdown between 2011 Djokovic and 2026 Jannik Sinner, a trip back to Madrid’s old ballgirl era, and a juicy Life Advice involving an aggressively planned family vacation that completely splits the group.Then, we’re joined by Nick Pachelli, author of The Tennis Court, for a hunt through some of the most beautiful courts in the world. From satellite scouting and random door-knocking to hidden gems most tennis fans have never heard of, Nick shares stories from years spent chasing the game’s coolest locations.Plus, Margaret returns for a Major Match update and gives us a “where are they now?” on the chaos... including what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and whether anyone deserves a second chance.00:00 Intro: We're Back! 01:14 Most Beautiful Courts in the World! 02:01 How The Book Began 04:02 Finding Hidden Courts 06:09 Favorites Courts and Private Courts Access 09:45 Best US Courts 16:24 Where To Buy the Book 18:10 Favorite Not Seen Moments 20:47 Rankings Predictions Begin 22:00 Sam Picks Top 10 23:07 Stevie Makes His List 24:27 Isner's Time! 25:15 Comparing The Picks 27:29 Fan Challenge 28:44 Madrid Ball Crew Talk 31:41 Sinner 2026 Vs Djokovic 2011  34:08 Life Advice: Vacation With Annoying People 38:40 Margaret Match Update 44:28 Wrap Up And Goodbye!

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

173: The Djokovic Dilemma, Boycott Buzz & João Fonseca's Brazilian Crowd Drama | EP 173

Sam, John and Steve break down everything happening midway through the Rome Open, starting with 20-year-old Dino Prizmic shocking his idol Novak Djokovic, and what that loss could mean for Novak heading into Paris.Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to look like a machine built in a secret Italian lab, entering Paris with better odds than prime Rafa once had. Is it the field… or is Sinner just on another level?On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea while battling a lower-back issue, sparking a debate about whether Italian hotel beds are destroying players’ backs. Things also get heated during the Fonseca-Medjedovic drama, where Joao earns our Major respect for courageously asking Brazilian fans to calm things down after the atmosphere started drifting into football territory. Plus: Grand Slam boycott rumors, “cease and assist”, and Sam continuing his all-out war against Friday podcast releases.00:00 Intro: We're Back! 00:50 Sam's Rant: Thursday better than Friday 04:57 Djokovic Upset Concerns 11:16 Fils Injury Watch 14:11 Our Family Tennis Favorites 15:40 Sinner Seeking Golden Masters 22:10 American Men Struggles 24:35 Jodar vs. Tien 26:23 Fonseca and Brazilian Crowd Controversy 29:19 Medjedovic Ice Cold Win 30:36 Sabalenka Upset and Back Issue 35:39 Major News: Rune Withdrawl and Slam Boycott 44:00 Mannarino Clay (Bad) Streak 45:28 Servebot Double-Bagel Pegula 46:13 The Name Debate 49:01 Wrap Up and Sign Off

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

172: Adam Lefkoe Joins! Roland Garros Predictions, Sinner’s Kryptonite & Travel Pet Peeves | EP 172

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeIf you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome TNT host Adam Lefkoe to the pod! Lefkoe pulls back the curtain on landing the Roland-Garros desk job. He talks about cramming for tennis coverage through podcasts and Tennis Channel, then learning on the fly alongside legends like Brian Anderson, Jim Courier, and Lindsay Davenport.Lefkoe also explains how he builds instant rapport with players, the moments that make him most nervous on air, and an uncomfortable interview exchange when Andre Agassi asked Andrey Medvedev about the war in Ukraine. Later, he reveals which guests he’d love to bring back — including Novak Djokovic, Andrey Medvedev, and Coco Gauff — before the group previews major Roland-Garros storylines like Novak’s chase for No. 25 and whether Jannik Sinner can survive deep five-set battles. They wrap things up with listener-style questions, sponsorship talk, and a hilarious travel pet peeves draft centered on airport and plane etiquette.00:00 Welcome Adam Lefkoe 00:52 Bomber Jacket Talk 01:39 Joining Roland Garros 04:18 Prep and Player Rapport 07:01 Nerves and Legends Desk 10:50 Cutting Off On Air 12:00 Dream Guests This Year 13:42 Tennis Interviews vs Teams 17:48 Roland Garros Storylines 21:49 Host Intros and Writing 25:15 Sinner Five Set Question 28:59 Questions Game 31:18 Net Walk Etiquette 32:10 Sinner Alcaraz Showdowns 34:02 Box Support Horror Stories 35:23 Coveted Tennis Sponsorships 36:32 Warehouse Sponsorship Dreams 39:55 Travel Pet Peeves Debate 42:02 Plane Bathroom Line Rules 48:18 Wrap

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

171: Steve Weissman Joins! Virat Kohli vs Ronaldo, Sinner’s Insane Streak, Hottie Bracket Curse | EP 171

To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/noth... Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TXThe ATP Fantasy segment was brought to you by our #partner ATP Tour.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson and special guest Steve Weissman recap Madrid and preview Rome. Weissman explains how he writes and runs TC Live, then the group breaks down Jannik Sinner’s emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in a 56-minute Masters final and debates what it would take to beat Sinner, plus where Zverev fits behind Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. They cover Marta Kostyuk beating Mirra Andreeva for a WTA 1000 title, discuss Kostyuk’s backflip background, and highlight Hailey Baptiste’s upset of Aryna Sabalenka saving six match points. The show hits Kei Nishikori announcing his final season and top players’ criticism of French Open prize money. The show then features “Wiseman’s Wisdom” backing Arthur Fils, stats on Sabalenka’s streaks, and Sam’s query comparing popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Virat Kohli worldwide.  The show closes with Rome picks, Iga Swiatek concern, ATP fantasy changes, and a closing Pacific-time rant.00:00 Show Kickoff and Guest Intro 01:22 How TC Live Gets Made 04:54 Madrid Final Sinner Dominates 08:41 Can Anyone Stop Sinner 10:47 Zverev Ranking Debate 13:31 WTA Madrid Kostyuk Breakthrough 16:38 French Favorites and Iga Debate 18:25 Baptiste Upset and Rising Stock 22:44 Nishikori Retirement Talk 26:31 French Open Prize Money Fight 31:27 Weissman's Wisdom Fils Pick 32:52 Arthur Fils Hype Train 34:53 Stevie Stats Sabalenka Streak 35:37 Serve Bot Zverev Madrid 36:17 Most Popular Athlete Debate 40:15 Rome Preview Djokovic Outlook 41:58 Americans Struggle On Clay 44:21 Iga Rome Panic Meter 46:37 ATP Fantasy Team Tweaks 49:18 Best Dressed And Farewell 51:19 Hottie Curse And Time Zone Rant 55:07 Wrap Up 

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

170: Ethan Quinn Joins, College-to-Pro Reality, Major Memories & ATP Fits | EP 170

If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/Ethan Quinn joins live from Madrid to talk tour life, Sam calling his first ATP title, and staying cool under pressure. He breaks down his aggressive, forehand-first game, love of serve-and-volley, and the origin of his “Cobra” forehand. From Fresno to NCAA champ at Georgia, he opens up on the harsh jump to pro—losses, College initiations, terrible haircuts, European peeves, and levelling up mentally and technically.Plus: the debut of Major Memories, a new segment dropping every last Friday of the month, and the guys rank Madrid arrival fashion fits, where Diallo shines & Quinn gets roasted.Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/nothingmajor #rulapod #sponsored00:59 Show Preview 01:30 Ethan Quinn Joins 02:28 Madrid Late Nights 03:35 First ATP Title Talk 04:30 Staying Calm Competing 05:21 Forehand And Serve Volley 06:44 Origins Of The Cobra 07:45 Fresno Tennis Beginnings 10:31 Choosing Georgia 11:51 Redshirt To NCAA Champ 14:47 Balancing Party And Tennis 18:26 Freshman Initiation Haircut 20:48 Turning Pro Reality Check 26:08 Mental Game And Routines 29:03 Miles Points And Money 32:08 Prize Money Prank 34:43 Funniest Americans 35:42 Favorite Non Americans 37:21 Beating Euros on Clay 38:12 Tour Gossip About Nothing Major 39:31 European Pet Peeves 42:13 Euro Twin Bed Reveal 42:46 Major Memories Photo Game 50:50 Madrid Player Fits Breakdown 56:46 Ranking The Smoothest Fits 58:06 Wrap Up 

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

169: Jodar Madrid’s New Hero, Alcaraz Out Of French Open, Tsitsipas Is Back? | EP 169

Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson open by celebrating 40,000 YouTube subscribers and teasing a new Wayne Bryan jingle. They then break down Madrid: Spanish teen Rafa Jodar becomes the tournament’s main attraction with big wins, they note other men’s results, Americans’ struggles, and Tsitsipas showing signs of life, while Sinner stays on track and they discuss his potential record breaking streak.     On the women’s side they cover McNally over Mboko, Pegula’s loss, American standouts, illness talk around “shrimp tacos,” concerns about Iga, and Sabalenka beating Osaka.Then they highlight a Real Madrid stadium hit, and react to the massive news of Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from Roland Garros.00:00 Show Tease and Intro 00:16 40K Subscribers Milestone 02:07 Dealing With Negative Comments 03:30 Sams Bet 05:00 New Wayne Bryan Jingle 05:53 Madrid Winners Circle Begins 06:11 Rafa Jodar Breakout Story 14:53 Other Madrid Men Highlights 19:16 Americans Struggle in Madrid 20:41 Tsitsipas Resurgence Talk 23:39 Sinner Outlook and Rome Debate 25:38 Madrid Women Updates 26:57 Surprise Quarterfinalists 27:22 Shrimp Taco Rumor 28:20 Iga Panic Button 29:24 Sabalenka Osaka Thriller 29:58 Baptiste Racket Smash 30:41 Eva Lys Pod Plans 34:19 Bernabeu Tennis Crossover 36:54 Alcaraz Out Of RG 42:42 Fritz Breakup Talk 44:14 Sinner’s Streak 47:04 Texting Time Etiquette 47:46 College Tennis Crisis 53:17 Wrap Up And Jingle

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

168: Terence Atmane Joins The Show, Going To Mars vs. Winning a Slam, Alien Life & Pokémon | EP 168

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code nothingmajor at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/nothingmajorIf you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys interview lefty Cincinnati semifinalist Terence Atmane (“The Magician”) about doing card tricks, starting tennis at 7 after playing Wii, going all-in at 14, and nearly switching to Fortnite/Call of Duty esports during COVID. He shares taking a six-hour IQ test (158), learning to manage overthinking and anger on court, and what clicked during his Cincinnati run, confidence from qualifying, playing free as an underdog, and a “delusional” mindset of being the favorite. Atmane also discusses the Fermi paradox and believing in aliens, French-player camaraderie (including Gaël Monfils), sneaker culture, and a Pokémon collection he values around $500k–$600k. The show wraps with fan questions and life advice!00:00 Friday Show Kickoff 00:34 Meet Terence Atmane 01:14 The Magician Nickname 03:09 From Wii to Tennis 04:17 Going Pro at 14 05:06 Esports Detour 05:55 Crafting His Style 07:36 158 IQ and Emotions 11:09 Quantum Physics Talk 11:53 Challenger Grind Reality 14:09 Math Test Chaos 14:59 Cincinnati Breakthrough 17:17 Delusional Confidence Mindset 18:55 Fermi Paradox Explained 23:55 Aliens and Mars vs Major 30:16 Clay Season Shoe Talk 30:41 Pokemon Collection Origins 32:18 Buying Selling Strategy 34:01 Watches Rewards Budgeting 35:54 Pikachu Card Vs French Open 39:40 Fan Question Doubles Comeback 41:12 College Tennis Foreigners Debate 45:45 Club Rival Gear Bully 47:41 Work Meeting Fart Fallout 50:14 Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

167: Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167

Use code NOTHINGMAJOR at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton’s Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay. They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event’s expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane.00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda 00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter 00:55 Queens Club Membership Update 02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite 03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils 08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton 14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery 18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury 22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique 24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat 25:23 College Ties Surge 26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup 26:43 Serve Bot of the week 29:12 Pods Cooking Books 32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook 35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites 37:15 Reviewing Last Picks 38:19 Locked In Debate 40:50 Future Segments Tease 42:27 Wrap Up And Outro

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

166: Ultimate Tennis Crash-Outs, Unique Tournament Prizes & America’s Most Beautiful Courts | EP 166

Submit your suggestions for America's Most Beautiful Tennis Courts here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShowOn this Friday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson debate replacing the show jingle, then Sam unleashes his “air freshener guy” rant. The guys dive into tennis’s biggest on-court meltdowns, sparked by Daniil Medvedev’s Monte Carlo racket smash and Iva Jovic's suggestion, revisiting classics from Baghdatis, Nalbandian, McEnroe, Youzhny, Kyrgios, Serena, Tarango and more, and pick a top five for fans to vote on. They also break down the best non-cash tournament prizes (Stuttgart Porsches, Indy’s RCA electronics giveaways, Federer’s cow, Rolex watches, and Laver Cup gifts). Finally, they launch a fan-driven search for the most beautiful tennis court in the U.S. and answer listener questions on memorable shots, friendship boundaries, and how hard to push kids in tennis.00:00 Show Tease And Lineup 00:26 Welcome Back And Jingle Debate 02:39 Sam Air Freshener Rant 07:22 Biggest Tennis Meltdowns 16:52 Voting The Top Crashouts 20:25 Best Non Cash Tournament Prizes 22:23 Wildest Giveaway Stories 24:56 Watches And Sponsor Swag 25:09 Rolex Winner Watches 25:36 Best Tournament Gifts 27:05 Dream Prizes Ideas 28:27 Honorary Club Memberships 32:44 Most Beautiful US Courts 38:16 Top Players List Debate 39:46 Career Shots Memories 42:25 Life Advice Loud Friend 44:43 Coaching Kids Balance 49:46 Wrap Up And Submissions

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

165: Sinner Reigns in Monte Carlo, Iga x Rafa & Clay Season Outlook | EP 165

On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down Jannik Sinner’s dominant run in Monte Carlo, and what it signals for the rest of the clay season. Is he now the player to beat on this surface?They also unpack the final, including Carlos Alcaraz’s performance and the impact of the conditions, before zooming out to a bigger conversation: can Sincaraz realistically challenge the Big 3’s Masters 1000 records? The conversation then shifts to the Iga Swiatek–Rafa Nadal crossover, a rare moment between two dominant forces on clay. The guys explore what impact Rafa can have on her as she looks to rediscover her best level. We also touch on Holger Rune’s rapid recovery, with a potential return in Hamburg sooner than expected.Along the way, there’s a brief detour into Coachella stories, before the episode wraps with a look ahead to the clay swing — key storylines, contenders to watch, and who might be driving away with two Porsches this week.00:00 Intro and Jack Announcement 02:14 Coachella Weekend Stories 03:42 Rafa Nadal at Augusta 05:08 Monte Carlo Final: Sinner vs Alcaraz 06:36 Match Breakdown (Conditions + Turning Points) 08:11 Sinner’s Backhand Dominance 09:24 Has the Rivalry Shifted? 11:03 Rankings vs Slams Debate 12:47 Can Sinner Catch the Big 3? 15:12 Is Sinner Pulling Away? 17:38 Clay Season Outlook 20:26 Monte Carlo Takeaways 23:09 1-Week vs 2-Week Masters Debate 26:41 Nadal Coaching Iga Discussion 31:58 Rune Comeback + Injury Debate 40:44 Tennis Culture + Prize Money Talk 49:06 ATP Fantasy Update 50:18 New Song + Outro

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

164: Big 3 Doubles Debate, Ranking Tennis Influencers and Our Worst Segment Ever | EP 164

Sam kicks things off with our official Influencer Power Rankings — and yes, it gets controversial (with a special mention you won’t expect).From there, John and Steve dive into the best (and most random) non-tennis sponsorships in the game — from yachts and burritos to Capri Sun and Bass Pro Shops.Then… things completely fall apart. The guys attempt a “Below Deck: Tennis Edition” segment, building the ultimate yacht crew — and it quickly turns into what might be our worst segment ever.We somehow recover with fan questions, including the ultimate debate: who’s the best doubles player out of the Big 3?00:00 Show Overview & Influencer Rankings Kickoff 00:42 Nothing Major Influencer Power Rankings 06:33 “Below Deck: Tennis Edition” 13:20 Best Non-Tennis Sponsorships in Tennis 20:57 Fan Questions: Big 3 Doubles Debate 24:09 Dealing with Annoying Fans 27:38 Reverse Life Advice! 33:07 Wimbledon, Influencers & No-Phone Debate 34:47 Goodbye!

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

163: ATP Record Broken, Pegula Continues to Shine, Tommy Paul Clutch | EP 163

Head to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com to get your next racket and one of the ones featured on our special ‘spin’ focused review segment! Yonex VCORE 98 Prince Ripcord 98 XS Tecnifibre TFight 300S Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) HEAD Gravity Tour (2025)On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Masters week chatter and a debate over how Houston clay compares to European clay.  They recap Houston, where Tommy Paul won his first clay-court title in a dramatic final over Roman Burruchaga after saving match points, and they shout out Houston’s famously well-dressed crowd while discussing why Americans rarely win big titles on European clay.  Next, they move to Charleston as Jessica Pegula defends her title and continues her strong 2026, with debate over whether she can win a major given the problems posed by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. In Major News, they highlight Marco Trungelliti becoming the oldest player to debut in the Top 100 and Rafael Jodar’s rapid rise, then finish with Stevies Stats, John’s Serve Bot of the Week, a Monte Carlo preview and picks.00:00 Show Intro 00:14 Houston Clay Court Debate 03:03 Houston Final Breakdown 08:18 Houston Crowd Style Talk 10:20 Americans on European Clay 13:08 Charleston Pegula Dominance 15:40 Pegula Major Chances 17:32 Major News Trulletti Top 100 18:53 Leather Grip and Late Breakthroughs 23:36 Teen Sensation Yoda Rising 25:33 Other Tour Finals Quick Hits 25:50 Spanish Stars To Watch 27:40 Stevie Stats  28:41 Serve Bot of the week 29:29 Golf Matchup Debate 30:38 Monte Carlo Withdrawals 32:13 Sinner vs Alcaraz Forecast 34:26 WTA Linz  36:23 Monte Carlo Lock Picks 38:01 Tennis Warehouse Racket Test 47:52 Warehouse Talk And Signoff

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

162: Clay Swing Predictions, John’s Earring & Wild Card Wheel Re-spin? | EP 162

To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajor Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TXThe ATP Fantasy segment was brought to you by our #partner ATP Tour.Head to https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ and to the 'Fan Participation' section to send in your fan questions or life advice! On this Friday episode, the guys revisit their preseason predictions with a quick “good call/bad call” check-in, run through a few hot takes, and update the wild card wheel after a rough start for their picks. They then preview the upcoming clay-court stretch with buy/sell choices for who could outperform (or disappoint) through Roland Garros, answer a couple of listener life-advice questions about tennis etiquette and balancing a tournament trip with a vacation, and finish by breaking down the new ATP Fantasy game, building their team for Monte Carlo and sharing how listeners can join their league.00:00 Show Preview 00:18 Hosts And Format 00:42 Johns Predictions Check 02:07Earring Trend Detour 04:17 Back To Johns Picks 04:56 Sams Prediction Review 07:08 Stevies Prediction Review 08:22 Hot Takes Revisited 10:17 Wildcard Wheel Update 14:38 Clay Swing Buy Sell 18:40 When To Yell Come On 20:32 College Rivalries And Crowds 23:14 Hall Of Fame Jackets 24:04 Wimbledon Vs Resort Holiday 27:29 ATP Fantasy Explained 30:04 Building The Fantasy Team 33:22 Final Team And Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

161: Sinner & Sabalenka Sweep the Sunshine Double, Sam turns Larry David, Stacked Houston Draw | EP 161

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee   John Isner, Sam Querrey, Stevie Johnson and Jack Sock return for a Monday show packed with their usual segments and a full recap of the Miami Open finals. They react Jannik Sinner’s historic Sunshine Double run without dropping a set and discuss how he and Carlos Alcaraz continue separating from the field and could trade the No. 1 ranking during the clay swing. On the women’s side, they break down Sabalenka's Miami win over Coco Gauff, what it says about Sabalenka's form, and whether Gauff is the clear No. 3. They also bring on Houston staple and very close friend of the pod, Bobby Augusto, to preview Houston before closing with a look at Charleston and finishing with their locked-in picks.00:00 Show Preview 00:19 Jingle Debate 01:47 Sam’s Drive Thru Fail 02:52 Sinner Sunshine Double 06:07 Carlos vs Sinner Pressure 10:30 Swiatek Beats Gauff 12:43 Is Coco Clear No 3 14:22 Miami Open Verdict 19:14 Major News Segment 19:24 Sam’s 100K Match Update 21:48 Race for World No 1 22:49 Defending Points Mindset 23:39 Sinner Alcaraz Match Drought 25:10 Stevie Stats Sunshine Double 25:48 Serve bot of the week 26:59 Jack’s Flowers 29:46 Houston Preview  32:29 Bobby Joins From River Oaks 38:07 Charleston Vibes Report 40:49 Locked In Picks Wrap

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

160: Taylor Fritz Joins, Gauff Is Back & ATP Basketball Dream Team? | EP 160

To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShowOn this Friday episode of Nothing Major, we are joined by friend of the pod Taylor Fritz for an interview, he talks about staying motivated in the top 10 and his recovery from injury. Sam & Stevie then recap the second week in Miami, breaking down Jannik Sinner’s dominance, Alexander Zverev’s form, Arthur Fils’ dramatic tiebreak win over Tommy Paul, and preview the men’s semifinals. On the women’s side they cover Coco Gauff’s run to the final and Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Rybakina. They also do a March Madness-style tennis “starting five” basketball draft, answer fan questions about bad hitting partners and answer why American clay plays differently.00:00 Intro 00:16 Two Man Pod Setup 00:35 Intro Music Debate 01:09 Taylor Fritz Interview 02:50 Fritz On Training 05:11 Coaches And Camp 06:26 Body And Knee Update 08:02 Goals And Pressure 09:31 Advice For Juniors 12:13 Exhibitions And Mixed 13:45 Post Interview Recap 16:14 Winners Circle Miami 17:43 Sinner Dominates Tiafoe 19:23 Zverev Rolls Cerundolo 20:17 Fils Stuns Tommy Paul 22:55 Semifinal Picks 27:16 Coco Gauff Dominates Muchova 29:45 Sabalenka Defeats Rybakina 31:36 Miami Final Preview 33:41 Alcaraz Yacht Sponsorship 34:27 March Madness ATP Starting Five 37:06 Sixth Man and Transfers 38:42 Coaching Your Team 39:39 Bad Hitting Partners 41:59 American Clay Debate 44:23 Show Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

159: Korda Stuns Alcaraz, Sinner Favorite for Sunshine Double & Collins–Moutet Drama! | EP 159

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code nothingmajor at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/nothingmajorOn this Monday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson recap the first week in Miami, including Sebastian Korda’s three-set win over world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and what it means for Alcaraz’s Sunshine Double swing and Jannik Sinner’s chances of the title!They discuss Ben Shelton’s early loss, Alexander Zverev’s dominant serving performance and lefty record, and key Round of 16 matchups featuring Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Korda, plus notable upsets in the men’s draw. On the WTA side, they ask the question as to who can challenge Sabalenka & Rybakina?They also react to Joao Fonseca’s comments comparing Alcaraz and Sinner, the Danielle Collins–Corentin Moutet social media dust-up, and close with a recap of their locked in picks!00:00 Show Teaser 01:11 Bon Jovi Rant 01:47 Hundred Grand Challenge 06:07 Korda Upsets Alcaraz 12:27 Crowd Buzz And Fonseca 14:02 Shelton Early Exit 16:03 Zverev Serve Clinic 17:45 Round Of 16 Preview 20:37 Tsitsipas Loss 21:31 American Quarterfinal Hopes 22:46 Sinner Miami Favorite 24:00 WTA Draw Disruptors 26:03 Fonseca on Sinner vs Alcaraz 28:24 Collins Moutet Drama 31:36 Stevie Stats Servebot 33:56 Alcaraz Shoe Mystery 36:50 Locked In Picks Recap 40:03 Fritz Interview preview  41:48 Sam & Johns gaming stream confusion 

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026

158: Rublev on Safin, Alcaraz & Fonseca Set to Clash, Swiatek's Struggles | EP 158

Major Match is now live! https://youtu.be/zs7d2UQsEW8To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShowAndrey Rublev joins Nothing Major live from the Miami Open for a wide-ranging interview, comparing the Key Biscayne era to the current Miami site, sharing why he loves playing in the U.S., and explaining how he’s trying to evolve his game helped by Marat Safin’s calming presence.After the interview, Sam, Jack and Stevie recap their own Miami travel chaos, touch on Miami’s weather-disrupted week, discuss Moise Kouame’s breakout win and Iga Swiatek’s opening-round loss, react to Medvedev’s lost luggage, preview Fonseca vs Alcaraz crowd support, answer fan questions, and give a hiking-themed life advice.00:00 Show Kickoff 00:33 Jacks’s Miami Travel Chaos 03:34 Johns Crisis Mode 04:46 Andrey Rublev Joins 05:36 Miami Venue Debate 06:10 Why Andre Loves USA 07:11 Evolving His Game 10:34 Safin Calms Him 11:56 Dubai to Indian Wells 16:51 Music And Pet Peeves 21:58 Rapid Fire Memories 26:03 Miami Weather Chaos 26:26 Teen Wildcard Breakthrough 28:17 Djokovic DM and First Texts 30:38 Swiatek Upset Panic Meter 32:26 Hot Coaches and Lost Bags 34:49 Fonseca vs Alcaraz Hype 37:07 Sunshine Double Explained 40:21 Rackets on Planes 41:31 Line Judges Drama Debate 43:15 Jobs Without Tennis 45:32 Hiking Lie Life Advice 50:03 Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

157: Dua Lipa Meets Sam, Sinner’s Indian Wells Sweep, Bullish on Medvedev| EP 157

On this Two-Man Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Steve Johnson recap Indian Wells and preview the upcoming Miami Open.They kick things off with Stevie breaking down his latest travel nightmare out of Miami, before diving into the action from the Indian Wells finals. The guys discuss Jannik Sinner’s title run, including his dominant semifinal win over Alexander Zverev and his dramatic straight-sets victory against Daniil Medvedev, highlighted by a wild 0–4 comeback in the second-set tiebreak. They also cover Medvedev’s upset of Carlos Alcaraz and debate where Medvedev currently ranks among the best players in the world.On the women’s side, they praise the high-level final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, breaking down the key moments that decided the match. To close the show, Sam and Stevie shift their focus to the Miami Open, discussing early storylines, wild cards to watch, and their tournament picks.00:00 Intro 00:16 Miami Live Show Chaos 02:06 Travel Debacle  03:56 Indian Wells Celeb Spotting 05:24 Sinner Rolls Zverev 07:49 Medvedev Upsets Alcaraz 10:47 Sinner Wins Epic Final 14:41 Womens Final Thriller 18:40 Medvedev Top Three Debate 20:11 ATP Hotel Rules Settled 22:38 Stevie Stats  23:33 Medvedev Ranking Oddity 24:15 Serve Bot of the week 25:48 Jack's Travel Nightmare 26:24 Indian Wells Prize Money 29:40 Miami Preview Djokovic Out 31:34 Miami Wildcards 35:40 Locked in picks 38:12 Wrap Up And Friday Tease

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

156: Medvedev Top 3?, Indian Wells Thriller Matches & Toughest Life Advice | EP 156

Major Match is now live! https://youtu.be/zs7d2UQsEW8   To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow   On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie recap Indian Wells quarterfinals and preview the semifinals. They discuss Carlos Alcaraz’s excellence, Jannik Sinner’s dominant victory over Learner Tien, and the controversial Medvedev–Draper point involving auto line-calling and replay review, plus Zverev’s win over Arthur Fils. On the women’s side, they cover Elina Svitolina upsetting Iga Swiatek & whether Rybakina is now the best player in the world. The crew also answers fan questions about on-court distractions and post-loss tournament access, talks appearance fees and “prettiest” games on tour, and closes with life advice on college rivalries and a major career-versus-relationship dilemma.00:00 Show kickoff  00:59 Miami live show plans 02:41 Indian Wells vibes and celeb spotting 03:26 Carlos Alcaraz 05:58 Sinner dominance  08:03 Draper Medvedev controversy 12:26 Zverev serve talk and men’s quarters recap 13:40 Women’s quarters and Iga upset 18:21 Semifinal predictions and ticketing rant 21:50 Women’s semis picks  22:58 Locked in recap 25:19 Crowd Noise Distractions 30:25 Hotel Perks Debate 33:48 Appearance Fees Stories 36:42 Prettiest Game Picks 37:45 Georgia vs Georgia Tech 40:25 Singapore Job Dilemma 43:41 Wrap Up 

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

155: Big Question For Federer, Alcaraz Beats Safin, Indian Wells Heats Up | EP 155

https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow - Submit your questions to us here!On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie recap early Indian Wells results, including Carlos Alcaraz’s dominant win over Grigor Dimitrov, Jannik Sinner cruising past Denis Shapovalov, and Novak Djokovic dropping the first set before rebounding. They discuss Joao Fonseca’s beating Tommy Paul to set up a showdown with Sinner, plus Alexandra Eala’s buzz after Coco Gauff retired with a left arm issue. The guys also debate Indian Wells crowd vibes with Stadium 2 ticketing, hit notable American storylines (Fritz, Tiafoe, Shelton/Tien), and preview upcoming matchups. Off court, they crown Alvaro Alcaraz as the winner of Sam’s Hottie Coaches Bracket over Marat Safin, and close with stats, serve-bot talk, and a big question they’d ask Roger Federer.00:00 Show Kickoff 00:30 Curling Debate Returns 01:31 Channel Updates 01:58 Alcaraz Rolls Dimitrov 03:56 Sinner vs Shapovalov 05:13 Djokovic Shaky Start 06:53 Zverev Consistency 08:34 Draper and Americans 10:17 Fonseca Hype Train 13:46 Indian Wells Atmosphere 15:18 SheltonUpset 16:55 Tiafoe Revenge Win 18:22 WTA Seeds and Surprises 21:11 Coco Gauff Injury Exit 22:13 Eala Shines and Other Upsets 22:51 Amanda Anisimova Statement Win 24:05 Hotty Coaches Bracket Chaos 26:38 Phoenix Challenger Explained 28:03 Stevie Stats and Serve Bots 29:31 Flowers for Sam Querrey 30:59 Sam’s query to Federer 34:10 Locked In Picks Update 37:27 Wrap Up and Sign Off

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

154: Epic Doubles Pairings, Indian Wells Ready for Eala Mania + Is Golf Harder Than Tennis? | EP 154

On this Friday episode of Nothing Major Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson check in from Indian Wells with on-the-ground updates from the first few days, including the buzz around Alexandra Eala’s how brutal wind shaped Thursday’s matches. They recap key results and storylines from the first couple of days and then preview the weekend’s best matchups like Shelton vs Opelka, Brooksby vs Tiafoe, and Alcaraz vs Dimitrov. The guys also highlight the star-studded doubles pairings, discuss Serena’s continued comeback speculation, touch on the Ferrero/Alcaraz Instagram chatter.  John Isner & Jack Sock also john as the guys finish with fan questions plus a debate on what’s harder: winning a tennis Slam or a golf major.00:00 Show Teaser 00:21 Friday Pod Setup 01:36 Alex Eala Hype Night Session 02:39 Celebs 04:01 Winners Circle  07:32 Windy Day Survival 09:07 Venus Three Set Battle 10:35 Match Picks 14:25 Doubles Star Pairings 17:25 Serena Comeback Rumours 18:26 Ferrero & Alcaraz Unfollow 19:56 Indian Wells Draw Talk 21:31 Indian Wells Player Perks 25:41 Doubles Court Beef 27:40 Life Advice Nerves 31:16 Tennis vs Golf Majors 37:22 Golf Challenge Banter 38:17 Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

153: Alcaraz Unbeatable at Indian Wells? Does Federer Track Results? + Fashion with Woodie White | EP 153

Keep an eye out on our Instagram for all the latest with the Coaches Bracket + for all the fit checks from our fashion correspondent, Woodie White: https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson welcome Woodie White (Oyster Tennis) as an on-site Indian Wells fashion correspondent and discuss on-court vs off-court style, retro kits, and how little say most players have in their apparel. The crew also recaps last week’s winners on both the ATP & WTA tours including Daniil Medvedev’s dominant Dubai run ending his 22-cities/22-titles streak.They cover major news of ATP players and staff stranded in Dubai amid the situation in the Middle East, make predictions for the huge 1000 tournament at Indian Wells, and wrap with the MGM Slam in Vegas where Joao Fonseca beats Reilly Opelka for the top prize.00:00 Show Preview  00:33 Meet the Fashion Correspondent 01:40 Indian Wells Style Talk 03:56 Player Fits and Retro Trends 06:38 Kit Control and Night Looks 12:40 Winners Circle 16:11 Dubai Title 19:27 Santiago Final 22:47 WTA Austin Breakthrough 24:44 Major News Dubai Travel Chaos 26:47 Unprecedented Tour Exemptions 28:00 Indian Wells Doubts 28:59 Major Opinions  29:17 Medvedev Stat Streak Ends 29:58 Serve bot of the Week 30:45 Jack’s Flowers 31:55 Sam’s Federer and Golf query 33:47 Indian Wells Preview  34:24 Men’s Title Favorites 35:11 Surface and Desert Conditions 36:49 WTA and Americans to Watch 38:20 Why Indian Wells Is Special 39:57 Locked In Picks Recap 42:22 Locked In Picks for Indian Wells 44:40 MGM Slam Recap 47:14 Episode Wrap 

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026

152: Tommy Paul & Reilly Opelka, Eala Mania, Hottie Bracket & Major Match Draft | EP 152

Tommy Paul and Reilly Opelka join the pod ahead of the MGM Slam in Las Vegas, breaking down practice, travel plans, and a rapid-fire “bot or not” preview of the field. They also reflect on growing up together, being roommates, their friendship and what it was like finally facing off on tour!The guys also revisit Alex Eala’s recent surge and the incredible fan support around her, answer fan mail + life advice, preview the upcoming “Hottie Coaches” bracket designed by Sam, and draft four suitors for Margaret ahead of Major Match launching next Thursday, March 5th!00:00 Show Preview 00:39 Tommy And Reilly Join 01:13 MGM Slam Talk 03:50 Bot Or Not Game 05:26 Travel 07:12 Roommates And Friendship 10:09 Dorm Stories And Fights 12:24 Taking Reilly In 15:34 MGM Bracket Draw update 18:03 Curling Take Backlash 19:08 Alex Eala Superstar Talk 22:38 Donut Shop Stat Check 24:10 Fan Questions  24:15 Most Underrated Players 26:47 Tennis Players Sprint Race 28:50 Worst Turbulence Stories 32:43 Should Tournament Levels Change 34:39 Doubles Partner Drama Life Advice 36:52 Hot Coaches Bracket Seeds 39:03 Major Match Draft Picks 47:09 Wrap Up

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

151: Alex Eala’s Stardom, Alcaraz Looking Unstoppable & Delrays Epic 250! | EP 151

Last chance to apply for Major Match! https://nothingmajorshow.com/majormatchOn this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, Stevie recap a busy week across the tours, with all the segments featured from last week!They recap all the winners as Carlos Alcaraz wins Doha over Arthur Fils, Sebastian Korda takes a loaded Delray Beach, and Jessica Pegula captures the Dubai 1000. They debate Rio’s weak field after Tomas Echeverri’s title run, check in on Coco Gauff’s serve issues, and ask if Jannik Sinner should be worried after an early Doha loss. The guys also discuss the crowds Alexandra Eala is drawing worldwide, preview Acapulco/Dubai/Santiago, touch on Serena Williams re-entering the drug testing pool, and close with their Locks of the Week!00:00 Monday Show Kickoff 01:04 Matchmaking Callouts 01:41 Alcaraz Wins Doha 03:38 Doha Mindset 06:28 Rio Title and Field Debate 09:31 Hitting with Arnaldi 11:16 Delray Beach Loaded Draw 13:09 Pegula Takes Dubai 15:17 Coco Gauff Serve Woes 18:26 Major News: Sinner Slump 21:25 Major Opinions & Stevie’s Stats 22:22 Serve Bot of the Week 24:22 Jack's Flowers  25:28 Hottie Coaches Bracket 26:17 Sam’s Query - Alex Eala 29:29 Acapulco Preview  32:34 Dubai and Santiago Rundown 36:01 Serena Rumors 41:10 Locks of the Week 43:03 Wrap Up 

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2026

150: Kecmanović Interview, Sams Jingle, Life Advice & Major Match Bachelorette! | EP 150

On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys open with Sam finally debuting his long-awaited (and heavily roasted) show jingle.They’re joined by Miomir Kecmanović, who joins after about being voted “worst dressed player" in our 2025 awards, talks about switching clothing sponsors to Joma, leaving Belgrade for IMG at 13, pet peeves about the U.S and his relationship with Novak Djokovic. Plus a special ATP Tinder extra feature!Fan Questions follow, as well as a long awaited return of Life Advice!The crew then introduces Margaret the “Major Match” Bachelorette, before they wrap with a Winter Olympics segment assigning tennis players to which event they think they could compete in & announcing the winner of our MGM Slam competition.Single Guys, to apply to be on Major Match & win a virtual date with Margaret as well as be assigned one of the hosts as your dating coach, please submit your video applications here: https://nothingmajorshow.com/majormatchTo have your question or Life Advice featured in an episode, write in here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 What’s Coming Up + Sam’s Long-Awaited Jingle 01:05 Roasting the jingle 03:36 Miomir Kecmanović interview 04:11 ‘Worst Dressed’ Apology + New Kit Sponsor  06:11 From Belgrade to IMG at 13: The Big Move & Early Struggles 10:18 Life in the U.S.: Pet Peeves 12:22 Novak Djokovic Relationship  14:40 Locker-Room Talk, Tour Friends & AI Tinder Reactions 19:52 Fan Questions 25:12 Life Advice  32:04 Major Match Bachelorette: Meet Margaret + What She’s Looking For 39:00 Winter Olympics: Which Tennis Players Would Dominate on Ice & Snow 49:12 MGM Slam Competition Winner  50:54 Wrap-Up

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2026

149: Shelton Thrills in Dallas, Kyrgios Joins the Bald Club & Locks of the week | EP 149

Our Pro vs Amateur challenge part 2 is now live! https://youtu.be/JcNy5DTKvRYApply for Major Match! https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/majormatchIn this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson recap a packed week across the ATP and WTA tours, highlighted by an electric all‑American Dallas final where Ben Shelton outlasts Taylor Fritz in a dramatic three‑setter after saving match points. They also break down Alex de Minaur’s straight‑forward win over Felix Auger‑Aliassime in the Rotterdam final and Francisco Cerúndolo’s title run in Buenos Aires. On the WTA side, they cover Karolina Muchova’s Doha 1000 title over new top‑10 member Victoria Mboko amid a tournament full of upsets.   Stevie’s Stats, Johns Serve Bot of the week & Sam’s Query returns, as well as a debut for Jacks Flowers. They close by previewing the week ahead in Doha, Rio, Delray Beach, and Dubai and make their “locked in” picks for the upcoming titles.00:00 Welcome Back + What’s Coming Up This Week 00:49 Explaining the ‘Major Match’ Bachelorette Dating Segment 03:36 ATP Week Recap: Three Finals, Top Seeds Collide 04:21 Dallas Final Breakdown: Fritz vs Shelton Thriller 07:16 Dallas Crowd Moments + Cowboys Coach Cigar Story 11:21 Rotterdam Final: De Minaur’s Clinic vs Auger-Aliassime 14:03 Buenos Aires: Cerúndolo Wins at Home on Clay 15:50 WTA Doha 1000 18:07 Major News: Kyrgios & Draper Join the Bald Club 20:14 On-Court Milestone: Marin Čilić Reaches 600 ATP Wins 22:01 Active-Wins Context + Stan’s Chase 24:41 Major Opinions Kickoff: Stevie’s Stats 25:46 Serve Bot of the Week 26:40 Jack’s Flowers 27:17 Sam Querrey’s Query: Favorite Tennis Couples on Tour 29:12 Week Ahead Preview: Doha, Rio, Delray & Dubai Breakdown 35:37 Locked In Picks 37:45 Wrap-Up:

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

148: Casper Ruud Interview, Fatherhood & Dating on Tour | EP 148

Pros v Amateurs part 2 is now live! https://youtu.be/JcNy5DTKvRYWin your MGM Slam tickets here! - https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/mgmslamLadies, write into us if you are interested in our Major Match segment! https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/majormatchIn this episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome friend of the pod Casper Ruud for an interview. They chat about gearing up for the MGM Slam in Vegas, life lately, and what it’s been like stepping into fatherhood!Plus, they dive into topics such as the challenges of dating as a pro tennis player and are joined by Brittany from Tennis Warehouse to recap the recent Pros vs. Amateurs tennis challenge part 2.00:00 Introduction  00:33 Interview with Casper Ruud 04:13 Casper Ruuds Vegas Experience 05:23 Fatherhood and Tennis 11:18 Valentine's Day and Relationships on Tour 13:31 Winter Olympics and Norwegian Pride 16:59 MGM Slam Details and Contest 20:33 Matchmaking Segment 20:58 Dating on the Tennis Tour 22:31 Challenges of Dating a Tennis Player 25:00 Funny Dating Stories 28:52 Pros vs. Amateurs Challenge Recap 30:40 Interview with Brittany from Tennis Warehouse 36:44 Close

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2026

147: Alcaraz’s Childhood Idol, Felix’s Indoor Dominance & Weekly Picks! | EP 147

Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The 4.5/5.0 Challenge trailer is now live on our Instagram! Full challenge releasing on YouTube on Wednesday the 11th! https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code NOTHINGMAJOR at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepodUpgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/NOTHINGMAJOR and use the code NOTHINGMAJOR to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, debuting a new segmented format, Sam, John, and Stevie break down last week’s winners, preview the tournaments kicking off today, and lock in their picks for who they expect to have a big week. They also share an update on the unofficial sponsored players from the Wildcard Wheel.Plus, they cover all the latest news from around the tour, including revealing which player Carlos Alcaraz was a massive fan of growing up.Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026The 4.5/5.0 Challenge trailer is now live on our Instagram! Full challenge releasing on YouTube on Wednesday the 11th! https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/Write into us if you are interested in our Matchmaking segment! https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code NOTHINGMAJOR at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepodUpgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/NOTHINGMAJOR and use the code NOTHINGMAJOR to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, debuting a new segmented format, Sam, John, and Stevie break down last week’s winners, preview the tournaments kicking off today, and lock in their picks for who they expect to have a big week. They also share an update on the unofficial sponsored players from the Wildcard Wheel!Plus, they cover all the latest news from around the tour, including revealing which player Carlos Alcaraz was a massive fan of growing up.00:00:00 Welcome, format, and announcements 00:01:44 Winners Circle: Davis Cup highlights 00:04:02 Winners Circle: ATP/WTA results 00:06:33 Nothing Major News 00:18:29 Wildcard Wheels update 00:19:28 Major Opinions: Stats, servebot, debate 00:19:42 Stevie Stats 00:21:13 Servebot of the Week 00:21:30 Sam’s Query: Would Novak have 30 slams? 00:29:36 Transition Game: Week preview and picks 00:29:36 Dallas Open preview and field 00:30:42 Rotterdam 500 preview, key matches 00:31:21 Buenos Aires, WTA Doha 1000 00:31:59 Locks of the week begin 00:33:15 Long shots of the week 00:34:04 Jaume Munar name debate 00:34:23 Outro and subscribe reminders

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

146: Super Bowl Stories, Forgotten about top 10 players and Alexander Bublik Interview! | EP 146

Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026The 4.5/5.0 Challenge trailer is now live on our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/The podcast is back to 'Nothing Major’! After our 2 weeks of Australian Open coverage with Something Major. Sam, John, Jack & Stevie discuss the best and worst outfits from the Australian Open, plus go over which former top 10 players are the most forgotten! With the Super Bowl this Sunday, the guys also talk about their stories of watching the event whilst on tour.  Finally, Alexander Bublik joins the podcast to talk about participating in the MGM Slam in Las Vegas on March 1st, as well as what it meant to him to break into the top 10 in the world!00:00 Introduction  00:41 Recap of Sam’s trip down under 03:10 Stevie and Sam's 4.5/5.0 Challenge 05:11 Jack's Hamstring Update 05:52 Debate: Career Grand Slam vs. Total Majors 08:50 Best and Worst Outfits at the Australian Open 18:23 Most Forgotten Top 10 Players of the Last 25 Years 24:02 Davis Cup Qualifiers Discussion 26:33 Super Bowl Stories 31:42 Mens AO Bracket Results and Prizes 33:59 Interview with Alexander Bublik 49:23 Closing

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2026

145: 2026 Australian Open Finals Recap! Carlos Alcaraz Makes History | Something Major | EP 145

Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026The Australian Open has now concluded, which means this is our final Something Major Episode of the tournament.Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from both finals, including the match of arguably two of the greatest athletes on the planet, Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz - Who both were competing for history!   They also give their thoughts on Rybakina potentially competing for the World No.1 spot, after her fine run of form continued as she took out the current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to become champion in Australia. To check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajorWe will be back on Friday with Nothing Major!00:00 Introduction  00:39 Novak Djokovic's Remarkable Performance 03:11 Carlos Alcaraz Shines 04:37 The Longevity of Novak's Career 06:28 Speculations on Novak's Future 12:21 MGM Slam Event Preview 15:31 Women's Final Recap: Rybakina vs. Sabalenka 16:30 Rybakina's Dominance  17:35 The Best Serves in Women's Tennis 19:58 Comparing Rybakina to Sabalenka 21:10 Debate: Career Slam vs. Most Majors 22:45 Bracket Challenge  25:07 Final Thoughts

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2026

144: 2026 Australian Open Semifinals Recap, Novak & Alcaraz Brilliance! | Something Major | EP 144

Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026The Australian Open is nearing its conclusion, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show!Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson & Jack Sock break down all the news from the SFs on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including arguably two of the greatest Semifinals the Australian Open has ever seen!  They also give their previews of the Finals and debate whether Novak can claim Slam number 25, or whether Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest ever to get the ‘Career Slam’.  Plus, whether Sabalenka can be stopped in Australia!To check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 Introduction 00:31 MGM Grand Slam Bracket Breakdown 04:56 Alcaraz vs. Zverev Match Recap 12:44 Novak Djokovic's Performance 16:42 Analyzing Novak's Tactical Brilliance 18:05 Debating the Importance of Career Slams 20:05 Men's Final Predictions: Novak vs. Carlos 22:16 Women's Semifinals Recap & Final Preview 27:32 Bracket Standings 29:12 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2026

143: 2026 Australian Open Quarterfinals Recap & Semi-Final Predictions! | Something Major | EP 143

Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from the QFs on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including more dominance for Sinner & Alcaraz & whether Novak & Zverev can challenge them in the Semis. Plus, they go over a big wins for Svitolina & Pegula and give their thoughts on Coco Gauffs racquet smash.To check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 Introduction 00:37 MGM Slam Partnership Announcement01:59 Discussion on the Australian Open Matches02:43 Alcaraz vs. De Minaur Match Analysis06:54 Zverev vs. Learner Tien Match Breakdown10:22 Sinner vs. Shelton Match Recap12:53 Djokovic vs. Musetti Match Insights15:27 Novak Djokovic's Strategy and Fitness17:15 Fun Segment: Best Hair, Carlos or Novak?19:11 Mens Semifinal Predictions20:13 Stevie's Stats21:52 Women's Quarterfinals Recap23:07 Coco Gauff Racket Smash25:05 Women's Semifinal Predictions31:26 Bracket Standings 33:20 Closing Remarks 

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

142: 2026 Australian Open Round 4 Recap & QF Predictions! | Something Major | EP 142

Get your MGM Slam tickets here! linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from Round 4 on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including how Novak Djokovic could be set to benefit from a walk over. Plus, they go over big wins for Learner Tien & Iva Jovic & predict the results of the Quarter-Finals. Stevie also gives us his Research of the round, with his favourite stat from Round 4. Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/NOTHINGMAJOR and use the code NOTHINGMAJOR to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:21 Reflecting on the Previous Episode00:51 Big News: MGM Slam Partnership01:30 Exclusive Content and Event Details03:24 Discussing the Australian Open Matches10:47 More Match Analysis and Previews16:15 Respecting De Minaur16:58 Shelton vs. Sinner: A Tough Matchup18:22 Melbourne's Heat18:52 American Women Dominating the Quarters21:40 Iva Jovic vs. Sabalenka: A Tough Battle23:36 Coco Gauff28:40 Bracket Standings30:39 Close

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026

141: 2026 Australian Open Round 3 Recap, Sinners Lucky Break | Something Major | EP 141

The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by issuing an apology to Marcelo Melo & Ricardo Melo, we then break down all the news from Round Three on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including Sinners comeback against Ethan Spizzirri & Wawrinkas Australian Open farewell. We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw!Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajorMerch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html00:00 Introduction and Apology 00:43 The Heat Rule Controversy 01:52 Sinner's Resilience and Performance 03:24 Impact of Heat Index on Match Outcome 08:33 Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz: A Farewell Match 09:55 American Players' Performance 13:46 Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions 15:58 Learner Tien 17:23 Osaka Withdraws 19:17 American Women Dominating the Court 22:07 Analyzing Key Matchups 25:34 Bracket Standings and Predictions 26:58 Wrapping Up

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2026

140: 2026 Australian Open Round 2 Recap & Australian Pet Peeves | Something Major | EP 140

The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by going over some of their Australian pet peeves, we then break down all the news from Round Two on both the Mens & Women’s draws and Sam gives us some inside stories from being on the ground in Melbourne. We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw.Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:15 Jacks Injury01:44 Australian Pet Peeves06:24 Match Highlights and Analysis09:52 Rising Stars and Breakthrough Performances16:00 American Players' Performance17:23 Sinner's Victory and Duckworth's Exit17:40 Funny Encounters and Inside Jokes19:58 Upcoming Women's Third Round Matchups20:33 Veteran Players' Remarkable Performances21:17 Coco Gauff's Dominance and American Women in Tennis23:53 Non-American Women's Top Performers25:01 Bracket Standings 25:31 Men's Third Round Matchup Predictions28:57 Women's Third Round Matchup Predictions30:22 Closing Remarks 

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

139: 2026 Australian Open Round 1 Recap & 1 Point Slam | Something Major | EP 139

The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson & John Isner kick things off by going over the exciting one-point slam, we then break down all the news from Round One on both the Mens & Women’s draws, plus provide key updates on the guys players from the Wildcard Wheel.  We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw.Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajorMerch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:41 One Point Slam: Highlights and Reactions 01:41 Jordan Smith's Million Dollar Win 03:19 Australian Open Atmosphere  04:52 Round One Men's Matches: Key Highlights 11:29 College Tennis Players Making Waves 15:43 College Tennis Players in the Spotlight 17:15 Women's Tennis Highlights 20:18 American Women in the draw 21:24 Coco Gauff's Performance 23:40 Player Updates and Predictions 27:23 Bracket Standings and Round Two Matches 29:23 Closing Remarks

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

138: ATP Tinder Part 3, Tour Pet Peeves & Nightmare Opponents ft. The Players Box | EP 138

In this exciting episode, the guys wrap up the last regular Friday edition before the Australian Open kicks off and we switch into Something Major!  They dive into early takes on the Australian Open, which includes some hilarious impressions.  Then, Sam & Stevie are joined by the ladies from The Player's Box - Desirae Krawczyk, Jennifer Brady, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys - for an epic collaboration. Highlights include ATP pet peeves, insights on life on tour and the much anticipated ATP Tinder Part 3!Australian Open Bracket Draw is now live! For the first time we are doing a draw for both the men & women. Submit yours to win some amazing Nothing Major prizes!  http://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 Introduction 00:44 Early Takes on the Australian Open 01:33 Predictions 04:54 Australian Open Qualifying and Media Coverage 13:20 Interview with The Player's Box 26:59 Rising Stars and Rivalries in Women's Tennis 28:03 Intimidating Opponents and Game Styles 29:56 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Tennis 31:27 Tennis Fashion and Player Personalities 32:55 Starting Young on the Tour 39:35 Rapid Fire Questions 43:57 ATP Tinder Part 3 50:11 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

137: Medvedev’s Record, Raonic Retirement & Wheel of Fortune | EP 137

The guys kick things off with some rapid-fire news, including Tsitsipas’ outfit in Adelaide, the Sinner vs. Alcaraz exhibition, and Milos Raonic’s retirement.They then break down the recent tournaments in Brisbane, Hong Kong, and the United Cup, along with a quick recap of the Battle of the Sexes. To close things out, they spin a Wheel featuring players ranked 40–100 to decide which player they’re unofficially sponsoring for the year.Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code [NOTHINGMAJOR] at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:12 Sam in New Zealand03:09 Fashion Critique and Red Carpet Highlights05:37 Sinner Alcaraz exhibition07:39 Milos Raonic's Retirement09:46 United Cup Recap a13:15 Brisbane Tournament Results15:06 Medvedev's Unique Winning Streak17:16 Aesthetically Pleasing Tennis Games20:48 Hong Kong Tournament Results24:15 Battle of the Sexes Debate26:11 Curious Case of Wild Cards27:17 Retirement Tours and Wild Cards29:42 Wheel of Fate 37:11 Future Segment Ideas

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

136: Learner Tien on Sinner, Chang & Next Gen + 2026 Predictions | EP 136

In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys kick things off with their 2026 predictions, covering topics like which player will win their first tour-level title, Masters 1000 winners, breakthrough players, and more! After sharing their insights, they dive into an incredible interview with the next-gen tennis star, Learner Tien. Learner talks about his relationship with coach Michael Chang, facing Sinner in a final, and the story behind flying economy class after a title win. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:27 2026 Predictions: First Tour Level Title 04:06 2026 Predictions: First Masters 1000  06:19 2026 Predictions: Breakthrough Players 09:17 2026 Predictions: Top 10 Debuts 11:15 2026 Predictions: Biggest Falloffs 13:27 2026 Predictions: Rivalling the New Two 16:08 2026 Predictions: Grand Slam Winners 22:19 Interview with Learner Tian 24:49 Reflecting on Career Decisions 25:07 Next Gen Title 26:31 Handling Pressure and Expectations 30:16 Financial Management and Family Support 31:18 Hitting Stride and Confidence Boosts 37:12 Coaching Partnership with Michael Chang 44:39 Winning First ATP Title 50:43 Tour Experiences 57:18 Goals and Reflections for 2026

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

135: 2026 Bold Takes, Djokovic Split & United Cup | EP 135

The guys kick off the new year by diving into Novak Djokovic’s split from the PTPA and what it means for players and the tour. They then break down the United Cup and early-season storylines as the tennis calendar gets rolling again. The episode wraps with bold 2026 predictions and classic Nothing Major debates on what’s officially peaked — from convertible cars to the entire country of Greece. We are back on Friday with an interview with Next Gen champion, Learner Tien! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:48 Upcoming content 04:30 Novak Djokovic and the PTPA 10:13 Sinner & Alcaraz exhibiton 12:15 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals 19:57 Wild Cards and Tournament Predictions 22:49 United Cup Discussion 25:39 Comparing United Cup to Hopman Cup 27:34 Bold Predictions for Tennis in 2026 34:28 Things That Have Peaked 42:08 Conclusion

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

134: McEnroe, Zverev, Wozniacki & More | Best Interview Moments of 2025 | Episode 134

In this special compilation episode of 'Nothing Major,' join us as we recap about some of the most memorable interview moments from the past year.  The episode features highlight interviews with fan-favorite guests such as Stan Wawrinka, Tommy Paul, Sasha Zverev, John Mcenroe, and Caroline Wozniaki. We are back to normal on January 5th with the full squad, as we return to Monday & Friday episodes.  Bublik interview - Episode 19  https://youtu.be/kiXIciXF0rY?si=cuYUbQKCWJILrQod Stan Wawrinka - Episode 32 https://youtu.be/63oVkJFILCQ?si=XQ-PZFeEbft89puv Tommy Paul - Episode 37 https://youtu.be/jvCR2uqNdmg?si=UDcbOsHNWmDFRBFE Zverev Interview -  Ep 89  https://youtu.be/lD2x4T6y7Ng?si=0rP7-Q7wqZIiB41i John Mcenroe bombs the pod - Episode 98 https://youtu.be/uSVuuTdWFWQ?si=XYWo6jFSVM1-1NqX Caroline Wozniacki - Episode 120 https://youtu.be/3Rf-TGPRlyo?si=ucyS0-6KnFPaGfzb 00:00 Introduction  01:01 Episode 19: Pickleball Roast with Bublik 04:52 Episode 32: Stans Slam Insights 16:21 Episode 37: Fun questions with Tommy Paul 24:22 Zverevs Memorable Episode 25:08 The Madrid Match and Changing Tennis Balls 26:32 Most Annoying Opponents 27:53 European vs. American Pet Peeves 30:05 John McEnroe's Surprise Appearance 37:48 Debating Improbable Wins with Caroline Wozniaki 43:02 Wrapping Up and Future Interviews Merch is now live, go to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=nothing%20major

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

133: Favourite Segments of the Year & Christmas Party Recap | EP 133

In this compilation episode, the guys kick things off with a recap of Sam’s Christmas party and the stories that came out of it. From there, they react to a compilation of their favourite four segments of the year, revisiting some of the most memorable moments from the season — including European Pet Peeves, the classic Locker Room Story and the unforgettable Baguette Incident, the Pronunciation Challenge, and ATP Tinder. The next Episode of Nothing Major releases on January 2nd, Another compilation episode.  We are back as normal on January 5th! Full episodes from the mentioned segments can be found here! Euro Pet Peeves: https://youtu.be/NwgIYnhu7k4?si=uB7QcTO5xrCbdIDT Locker Room Story: https://youtu.be/lN2xTV3aV3o?si=DDBb8gGlnxXWETC2 Pronunciation Challenge: https://youtu.be/dBY2YhiD9_Y?si=6vmnRLezOWpRms9D ATP Tinder: https://youtu.be/twpwwBiXnNQ?si=9zGaIMSj6ni7KRdy 00:00 Introduction  00:39 Christmas Party Recap 03:03 Favorite Segments of the Year 03:11 European Pet Peeves 13:43 Locker Room Stories: The Baguette Incident 19:14 Pronunciation Challenge 25:24 ATP Tinder 30:37 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead Merch is now live, go to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=nothing%20major

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

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