The boys dive into the feel-good fairytale run from Shanghai, where an alternate rose to glory in one of the most surprising finals of the decade.

They break down the standout moments from Wuhan, Coco Gauff’s hardcourt dominance, and the surge of American women heading into the WTA Finals. Then, it’s all about the Six Kings Slam hype and what it could mean for the season’s grand finale.

And of course, Jack’s pickleball controversy, Stevie’s hot takes, and yes… Sam’s new background gets its own segment!

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00:00 Episode Rundown

00:27 Pickleball Chaos & Jack’s Semi-Final Charge

02:48 Shanghai Recap: The Wildest Week on Tour

03:31 Vacherot’s Unreal Fairytale Run

09:31 Ranking the Greatest Cinderella Stories

13:02 Shock Champions of 2023

13:46 The Year of “Wait… He Won That?”

14:55 Coco Gauff Runs the Table in Wuhan

17:40 American Women Owning the Courts

19:16 Hype for the Six King Slam

23:36 Favorite Trophies & Random Tour Memories

26:49 What’s Coming Next

ATP Tinder returns with even more hilarious swipes!

The boys also dive into amusing stories and favourite moments from the Shanghai Masters, explore why players enjoy the tournament, and share behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibition matches are managed. They also highlight some of the most scenic courts on tour!

Plus, listener questions cover everything from navigating football season in relationships to the challenges of securing travel visas.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Funny Dad Story: The Buddy Incident

02:31 Shanghai Masters: Unique Experiences

06:24 Tennis Stars and Their Appearances

09:54 Tennis Tinder Part 2

15:24 Hilarious Hair Critiques

17:41 Life Advice

22:32 Fan Questions

22:37 Are Exhibitions Fixed?

26:07 Visa Challenges for Tennis Players

28:38 Top 5 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts

31:49 Goodbye!

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Kickstart your week with John, Sam, Steve and Jack catching up on all the latest action from Asia. 

The gang is joined once again by Blair Henley to chat through the latest updates from Shanghai, USTA league rules, and Federer’s nomination to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

With plenty of talk amongst the tour around court design, the boys discuss the impact of court speeds on player performance. The gang also weighs in on Amanda Anisimova's backhand dominance and Gael Monfils' recently announced retirement.

00:00 Intro & Weekly News Rundown

00:41 Sam’s Rant: Banned from the Club Team?!

02:37 The Great USTA Rule Debate

05:51 Blair Takes Over: No Man’s Land

06:13 The Court Speed Controversy

11:10 Surviving the Shanghai Sauna

16:03 Amanda Anisimova’s Beijing Comeback

19:41 Gael Monfils Says Goodbye

21:19 Farewell Season: Tournament Send-Offs

24:25 The Mascot Hand-Holding Controversy

27:35 Tokyo & Beijing: The Best of the Week

33:00 Federer’s Hall of Fame Nomination

37:23 Wrap-Up 🎧

World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod!

Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour.

Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest headlines from Shanghai and debate what it means to 'make it' as a pro athlete.

00:00 Sponsor Message

01:33 Debate: What Defines a Professional Athlete?

09:36 Shanghai Masters Preview

13:10 Nalbandian and his Magic Run

22:42 Interview with Alex Michelsen

30:11 Post-Event Reflections and Travel Stories

31:16 Tennis Idols and Early Inspirations

32:21 Realizing Tennis Potential

33:20 Breakthrough Moments and Career Milestones

34:49 Facing Top Players and Building Confidence

36:38 Going Pro and Personal Insights

41:43 Sinner-Alcaraz Dominance

48:55 Time for the Hot Seat!

54:00 How Steve Benched Michelsen for Channelling Novak

56:59 Wrapping Up!

Sam, Stevie, Jack, and John are joined once again by everyone’s favorite tennis personality and reporter, Blair Henley!

With the Asian Swing in full flow, the crew dives into the buzz from Beijing and Tokyo, including the much-anticipated final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz set for tomorrow in the early hours.

Blair dishes on the latest gossip inside the tennis world, from Fabio Fognini’s surprise turn on Dancing with the Stars to Felix Auger-Aliassime’s extravagant wedding before the gang swaps stories about quirky fan gifts and unforgettable player parties in Asia.

00:00 Sponsor Message

01:31 We’re Back!

08:52 Taylor Fritz's Travel Adventures

11:05 Beijing Tournament Insights

15:54 Medvedev's Performance and Predictions

18:37 Upcoming Alcaraz vs. Fonseca Exhibition Match

21:48 Tennis Headlines with Blair Henley

22:13 Fabio Fognini on Dancing with the Stars

24:24 Music Complaints and Fan Gifts

28:04 Player Parties and Weddings

31:33 Carlos Alcaraz's Injury and Hair Dye Trends

35:43 Wrapping Up The Episode!

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The gangs back together following tennis' 'International Break'.

Sam and John share their experiences at the Laver Cup in San Francisco and look ahead to the Asian Swing.

With Beijing and Tokyo underway, the boys share some of their favorite stories from their time in Asia and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions.

With just a few months left of the 2025 season, it's time to analyze the season performance of some of the top ATP players, leading into a 'Buy and Sell' segment. Which players will rise or fall by the year-end?

00:00 Guess Who’s Back?

00:45 Recap of the Laver Cup

03:43 Fan Questions and Personal Stories

05:12 Asian Swing: Food and Culture

10:26 Challenges of Traveling to Asia

13:13 Experiences in Beijing and Tokyo

18:17 Comparing Tournaments: Tokyo vs. Beijing

20:37 High Stakes in Beijing

20:56 Doubles Strategy and Injuries

22:08 Fan Questions: 25 Slams Contenders

23:48 Media Training for Tennis Players

27:34 Drafting the Worst ATP Player

32:05 Buy and Sell: Player Stocks

37:22 That’s a Wrap, See Ya!

With Sam still stuck in California traffic, John, Steve, and Jack break down the 2025 Laver Cup weekend, where Team World pulled off a surprising win over Team Europe. The boys dive into Fritz’s insane level, hands out MVP honors, and review Andre Agassi’s debut as Team World captain. Whilst Italy swept USA at the Billie Jean King Cup, the gang debate whether it's current format is falling short.

And since Sam couldn’t make this week's episode, the boys take the chance to roast his Laver Cup antics and relive the most meme-worthy moments of the weekend.

01:03 Kicking Things Off

01:22 Laver Cup Recap: Highlights and Stories

07:09 Breaking Down Player Performances

18:34 MVP Debate and Weekend Takeaways

22:03 Fonseca’s Win and Reilly’s Tough Losses

22:49 Taylor Fritz’s Wild Determination

27:31 Billie Jean King Cup Breakdown

30:46 The Future of Laver Cup Locations

32:51 Sam Meme-Worthy Moment

35:44 Closing Thoughts and Sign-Off

The gang's all here and we're diving headfirst into all things Laver Cup.

Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back at the very first edition, from Jack and John’s doubles wins to some of the wildest on-court moments. They debate whether the event can keep its spark without the Big 3, and why Carlos Alcaraz already feels essential for Team Europe. The crew breaks down the format, payouts, and shares a classic Fabio Fognini story.

An episode of Nothing Major wouldn’t be complete without a little self-roasting, this time revisiting some of their worst predictions of the season...

Plus, get a peek behind the curtain at how the wonderfully chaotic Nothing Major group chat becomes the podcast you listen to, watch and (hopefully) enjoy.

00:00 Kicking Things Off

00:24 Back to the 2017 Laver Cup Chaos

01:00 Jack Showing Off in Doubles

06:13 Laver Cup: Challenges and Changes

09:32 Format, Future, and What Could Be Better

12:21 Player Stories and Inside Dirt

14:29 Laver Cup vs Davis Cup: Who Wins?

16:47 Jack’s Wild Ride with John McEnroe

18:05 Favorite Captains and Hypothetical Showdowns

20:40 Roasting Our Past Predictions and Tennis Takeaways

23:12 Behind the Scenes: How This Madness Gets Made

28:44 Signing Off and Looking Ahead

The boys are back to kick off your week in style!

Following a packed weekend in Dallas, John and Steve break down Nothing Major’s inaugural Red Bull Flugtag flight. Did the Unforced Errors fly?

With the Davis Cup underway the dive into the results and chat through the biggest results so far. Plus the gang are joined by the winner of our US Open bracket challenge, Victor!

Life Advice returns and the boys are tracked with tackling some tricky situations including an overbearing house guest…

Be sure to stick to the end to watch Nothing Major’s Flugtag entry take flight!

00:00 Intro

00:43 Red Bull Flugtag

04:24 Random Flight Observations

05:17 Tennis News

10:44 Bracket Challenge Winner

19:07 Carlos Tracker and Blonde Hair Debate

21:50 Davis Cup Recap

24:25 Davis Cup Format

27:25 Brazil vs Greece

28:32 Iva Jovic's First Title

29:37 Life Advice

34:33 Red Bull Flugtag

It’s Red Bull Flugtag week, and the boys are checking in ahead of the inaugural Nothing Major flight!

Sam, Steve, and John are joined by special guest Blair Henley to recap this year’s US Open and share what it’s really like reporting from a Grand Slam.

Sam’s been working hard on a brand-new segment... and he’s excited to debut it 

Plus, the Major Mailbag is back as the gang answers a fresh batch of listener questions from the final Slam of the season!

00:00 Intro

01:24 Red Bull Flugtag

03:41 Special Guest: Blair Henley

05:56 Broadcasting Insights and Tips

11:14 ATP Tinder

15:45 Major Mailbag

22:19 Red Bull Flugtag

25:03 Outro