Nothing Major

The boys are back as tennis heads to Cincinnati for the latest Masters 1000!


With a fresh debate around the new Masters 1000 structure the talk of tennis., John, Jack, Sam and Steve are joined by Toronto Tournament Director, Karl Hale to offer his thoughts on the hot topic.


The group discuss player withdrawals, the schedule shake-up, and throw out some wildly confident predictions for Cincinnati. The boy take a trip down memory lane, remembering some memorable moments in Mason, Ohio and break down the big renovation that might just make it the best Masters 1000 on the calendar (depending on who you ask).


The Major Mailbag makes it popular appearance, and it's time to tackle your burning questions, from coaching insights to lower-ranked player's sponsor challenges.


Plus the boys reveal an exciting event with Red Bull next month, and one lucky listener might even get a chance to join the fun...

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:26 Episode Overview
02:06 Red Bull Flugtag Event Announcement
03:55 Cincinnati Tournament Discussion
11:16 Mailbag Questions
17:09 Tough Opponents and Player Struggles
17:53 Player Name Pronunciation Game
18:47 Coaching in Modern Tennis
21:44 Special Guest: Karl Hale on New Tournament Formats
26:37 Player Sentiments on 12-Day Events
30:15 Tournament Pullouts and Future Concerns
35:10 Predictions and Retirement Speculations
36:42 Closing Remarks

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The boys are back and things are getting ugly (in the best way) as they revisit their “Ugliest Strokes” debate, respond to hilarious fan feedback, and rank the absolute worst games in tennis history.

There's plenty to break down from Toronto and Montreal, but more importantly, Sam feels this is the right time to reflect on his infamous stint on Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker ... complete with a fake house and even a fake... dog?!

Plus: want life advice from your favorite tennis pros? We’re launching a new segment, and you could be part of it!

00:00 Intro
00:51 Welcome to the Show!
02:38 Stevie's Hall of Fame Induction
05:11 Discussing Ugly Tennis Games
13:45 Comparing Toronto and Montreal Tournaments
15:41 Toronto Draw and QFs Preview
17:22 Toronto Predictions
21:01 Vasek Pospisil Retires
23:45 Montreal Reaction
25:54 US Open x The Bachelor
30:19 Sam's Reality TV Experience
34:22 New Life Advice Segment
35:55 Goodbye!

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World No. 3 Alexander Zverev stops by for what might be the funniest and most dehydrated interview of his life. Battling full-body cramps (seriously), Zverev still dives into it all: the crash after the Australian Open final, the mistakes he’s owned, and what it’ll take to finally leave the 'No Majors' club.


The crew discuss mental health, public pressure, and the wild experience of being coached by both Toni AND Rafael Nadal that resulted in an incredible story of Rafa giving a forehand masterclass in the middle of an intense dinner that went until at 1AM....


Zverev gives Sam a hard time, questions the so-called “Golden Generation” of the 1980s, and opens up about traveling with dogs, his growing collection of questionable gold chains, before being put on the Nothing Major Hot Seat. 


One of the funniest, weirdest, and most honest chats we’ve had with a top player. And yes, the cramps made the cut!


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:51 Episode teaser

01:08 Getting Zverev on the Podcast

02:15 Zverev's Joins the Pod and the Beef with Sam

11:15 Sibling Rivalry and Early Career

13:51 Challenges and Future Goals

19:14 Coaching and Mentorship

23:28 Rafa's Unbelievable Dedication

24:34 Advice from a Champion

25:55 The Roland Garros Setback

28:09 Comparing Tennis Generations

32:21 Las Vegas Companions

35:22 Traveling with Dogs

37:11 Worst Match Memories

40:23 Annoying Opponents

41:44 European Pet Peeves in America

43:47 Goodbye!

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John, Jack, Stevie, and Sam kick off the week by breaking down the biggest headlines in tennis.


The boys recap the big results from Washington D.C., discuss Venus Williams’ return to the court, and preview the tour’s upcoming stops in Canada.


The crew start an important debate, what are the ugliest swings in tennis history? And reveal what insurance looks like for pro tennis players.


Plus, they tease an exciting special guest joining Friday’s episode…


00:00 Intro

00:50 Weekend Recap

01:12 Washington DC Event Highlights

03:13 Men's Final Analysis: Thrills and Heartbreaks

05:34 First Titles and Player Reflections

10:10 Ben Shelton's Performance and Potential

16:23 Venus Williams' Comeback and Women's Highlights

21:29 Other Tournament Results and Cheap Points Debate

23:04 Insurance Talk and Retirement Benefits

23:42 Retirement Insurance Options

24:39 The Hassles of Dental Insurance

26:12 Booking Flights and Celebrity Tasks

27:27 Toronto vs. Montreal Tournaments

32:51 Debating Ugly Tennis Strokes

38:07 Heated Argument and Final Thoughts

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Nothing Major turns one!

Join John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie for the one-year anniversary episode as they celebrate 12 months of being on air, not being cancelled and somehow not being sick of each other.

This week the boys are joined by Mark Ein, Tournament Director of the Washington DC Open and partner of the Washington Commanders, who shares his journey in tennis, what it takes to run a world-class tournament, and some unforgettable stories, including a special moment with Rafael Nadal.

A big thank you for following, subscribing and listening to Nothing Major, here's to the future!

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
02:22 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast
03:20 Favorite Moments and Guests
06:24 Goals for the Next Year
08:24 Discussing the Washington DC Tournament
10:34 Memorable Matches and Experiences
19:09 Interview with Mark Ein
20:03 Debating Tennis Strategies
21:05 Transforming the Tournament Experience
23:04 From Ball Boy to Tournament Owner
24:13 Challenges of Hosting Top Players
26:17 Player Requests and Tournament Logistics
30:11 Crossover Between Tennis and NFL Ownership
32:23 Memorable Matches and Player Interactions
39:04 Fun Questions and Personal Stories
44:52 Outro and Future Plans

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John, Sam, Stevie, and a late-arriving Jack are here to kick off your week!

Sam and John’s Sinner/Doubles hot take took the tennis world by storm over the weekend, and the heated debate continues in today’s episode. With a flood of withdrawals, the Toronto Open is shaping up to look very different, and the boys break down the big dropouts.

Looking ahead to D.C. Andre Agassi is back in the headlines as he prepares to mentor Holger Rune, while the crew weighs in on the status of a slightly underwhelming Hopman Cup.

Plus with the third Slam of the year now in the rearview, The gang host their very own mid-season tennis awards featuring some highly questionable categories like “Coolest Coaching Entourage” and “Player Most Likely to Gain 100 Pounds.”

00:00 Introduction
00:46 Debate: Sinner vs. Doubles Champions
07:28 Midseason Awards Discussion
17:28 Most Likely to Gain Weight After Playing
18:58 Midseason Awards and Player Updates
19:53 Discussion on Player Performances
25:28 Hopman Cup: A Blast from the Past
29:20 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Withdrawals
35:19 Coaching Trials and Final Thoughts

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Wimbledon may be done and dusted, but the boys have still got some stories to tell!

John, Sam and Stevie discuss their own Wimbledon experiences and share stories from the Legends Tournament to Sam's surprising attendance at this year's Champion's Dinner.

The boys dip into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions and the winner of the 2025 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge joins the boys to celebrate his victory.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
02:07 Wimbledon Recap and Highlights
03:17 Wimbledon Champion's Dinner Experience
09:57 Travel Stories and Anecdotes
14:27 Wimbledon Towels Tradition
22:58 Wimbledon Towels and Trading Stories
23:30 Hypothetical Tennis Match: Doubles vs. Sinner
25:55 Most European American Tennis Players
29:48 Junior Tennis Memories and Favorite Events
31:43 Bracket Challenge Winner Interview
35:55 Fashion Phases on Tour
41:59 Conclusion and Merchandise Promotion

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John, Jack, and Stevie reunite for the final episode of Something Major, Wimbledon 2025 edition, to break down all the action from Championship Weekend. 

The trio reflects on Iga Swiatek’s dominant performance in the women’s final and Sinner’s revenge win over Alcaraz on the men’s side. Stevie shares personal stories about getting bagelled, while Jack gives us an inside look at the Champions' Ball. 

We also dive into who might challenge Sinner or Alcaraz in the near future - and unpack a curious story from Washington 2021 that perfectly captures Sinner’s personality.

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 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
 01:06 – Wimbledon Champions' Ball Dance
 05:58 – Women’s Final Analysis
 17:20 – Men’s Final Analysis
 23:15 – Sinner's Improved Net Play
 24:26 – The Baseline Dominance
 27:03 – Sinner vs. Alcaraz Future Predictions
 29:21 – Who Can Challenge Sinner and Alcaraz?
 31:33 – Sinner’s Washington 2021 Story
 34:26 – Zverev’s New Coaching Setup
 38:58 – Bracket Challenge Winner and Goodbye!

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Sam Querrey joins Jack Sock, and a shirtless John Isner to recap the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2025. They provide insights into Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner's performances, discuss John Isner's amusing shirtless appearance, and analyze Taylor Fritz's match against Carlos Alcaraz. The team debates whether Sinner or Alcaraz will claim the men's title and discuss Amanda Anisimova's remarkable journey to the women's final against Iga Swiatek. 

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:30 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge Loser: John Isner Shirtless
01:36 Wimbledon Members Enclosure Experience
03:55 Jack's Doubles Match Recap
07:00 Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic Semi-Final
10:40 Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz Semi-Final
14:27 Men's Final Predictions: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
16:40 Sinner's Mental Resilience
17:24 Ticket Prices and Final Anticipation
17:47 Women's Semifinals Recap
18:31 Amanda Anisimova's Journey
19:00 Analyzing the Final Matchups
19:44 American Tennis Dominance
22:37 Predicting the Women's Final
27:37 Debating the Greatest Sporting Event
29:43 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

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Sam and John reunite for a lively Wimbledon semifinals preview, dissecting Novak’s grit, Sinner’s form, and whether Fritz can shock Alcaraz. They recap Jack Sock and Bill Ackman’s buzzworthy Newport doubles cameo, toast Fabio Fognini’s surprise retirement, and swap semifinal picks in a split call on Sabalenka vs. Anisimova. The guys reflect on their own Wimbledon semifinal runs (and heartbreaks), the fate of fifth-set tiebreaks, and why some doubles veterans look suspiciously close to the legends circuit. Plus, Sam dishes on playing the Legends event with James Blake—and why Bruno Soares is still too good. All eyes now turn to championship weekend.

00:00 Introduction and Semifinals Overview
02:14 Fabio Fognini's Retirement Announcement
03:59 Men's Semifinals Breakdown: Sinner vs. Shelton
06:40 Ben Shelton's Performance and Future Prospects
08:39 Novak Djokovic's Path to the Semifinals
11:45 Taylor Fritz's Journey to the Semifinals
17:32 Reflecting on Memorable Matches
18:18 Impact of Rule Changes in Tennis
19:55 Women's Draw Analysis
21:48 Semifinal Predictions and Analysis
29:54 Legends Match and Personal Anecdotes
31:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests

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