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July 08, 2025 2025 Wimbledon: Round 4 Recap & Quarterfinal Preview | Something Major | EP 81
Sam and Steve return with a round of 16 Wimbledon recap, sharing laughs and tennis insights. Sam brushes elbows with Federer but gets starstruck, while Jack Sock calls in from Newport to reveal his upcoming doubles comeback with hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman—against Bernard Tomic, no less. The guys analyze Dimitrov’s heartbreak, Shelton’s run, and Djokovic’s tight win, plus dive into women’s draw chaos, Andreeva’s rising star, and wild line-calling drama. Special guest Pedro Martinez joins to discuss his surprise Wimbledon run, grass-court game, and the vibe inside the unseeded locker room. Predictions fly as the quarterfinals loom.

00:00 Introduction and Round of 16 Recap
01:58 Upcoming Legends Match: James Blake and Jeremy Chardy
04:34 Jack's Return to Tennis at Newport
09:36 Wimbledon Round of 16 Highlights
16:44 Rublev vs. Alcaraz: A Match Recap
17:57 Cam Norrie’s Epic Battle Against Nicolas Jarry
18:48 Women's Draw Analysis: Round of 16
24:13 Quarterfinal Predictions: Men's and Women's Draw
30:32 Interview with Pedro Martinez
35:52 Bracket Challenge Update and Closing Remarks
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38 min
July 06, 2025 2025 Wimbledon: Round 3 Recap & Round 4 Preview | Something Major | EP 80
Sam and Stevie J hold down a two-man pod for Wimbledon’s Round 3 recap, mixing tennis insights with hilarious behind-the-scenes tales. Sam battles desk nerves and a stubborn stomach ache while interviewing stars like Sinner and Alcaraz, and Stevie recalls his Davis Cup hotdog-eating victory at Andy Roddick’s house. The duo breaks down Sinner’s dominance, Alcaraz’s brief lapses, Novak’s ominous form, and chaos in the women’s draw. Off-court chatter includes Tsitsipas drama, legends events, and the mysteries of Wimbledon’s Final Eight Club. It’s classic Something Major: tennis talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.

00:00 Introduction and Wimbledon Round 3 Recap
01:44 Funny Moments and Behind the Scenes
06:34 Match Highlights and Player Performances
08:33 Men's Tennis Analysis
13:58 Women's Tennis Analysis
15:26 Analyzing Iga’s Performance and Predictions
16:33 Emma Navarro's Journey and Grass Court Challenges
17:47 Women's Side Predictions and Surprises
21:31 Goran's Controversial Comments on Tsitsipas
25:24 Legends Match and Final Thoughts
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27 min
July 04, 2025 2025 Wimbledon: Round 2 Recap & Round 3 Preview | Something Major | EP 79
Sam returns to the pod alongside John Isner and Steve Johnson for a packed episode of tennis banter and off-court gossip. The guys dissect Sinner’s dominant form, Alcaraz’s gritty start, and Djokovic’s ominous momentum.

Off-court, they dive into the Tsitsipas-Badosa breakup drama and share laughs about blackout curtains, British breakfasts, and overheated London flats. From upsets like Draper’s fall to Cilic's resurgence, and American hopes with Fritz and Navarro, it’s a comprehensive Wimbledon update mixed with trademark humor and behind-the-scenes insight from the SW19 grounds.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup
00:36 Tennis Gossip: Tsitsipas/Badosa Breakup
02:20 Commentary on Recent Matches
07:14 Surprising Wins and Losses
09:04 Discussion on Player Performances
12:36 Unexpected Outcomes and Predictions
17:27 American Players' Performance
18:26 Women's Tournament Highlights
22:25 Predictions and Analysis
25:37 Bracket Standings and Updates
27:39 On-Site Experiences and Final Thoughts
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32 min
July 02, 2025 2025 Wimbledon: Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview | Something Major | EP 78
John, Jack, and Stevie break down a wild first round at Wimbledon, including a record-tying 13 upsets in the men’s main draw—matching the most ever in a Grand Slam opening round. The crew dives into the shock exits of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, shares their predictions for round two, and checks in on the leaderboard for the Nothing Major Bracket Challenge.

00:00 Wimbledon Carnage: First Round Upsets
05:40 American Players' Performance
12:31 Mental and Physical Challenges in Tennis
14:36 Women's Side: Unexpected Exits
19:09 Madison's Performance and Coco's Future
19:58 Men's Second Round Predictions
20:13 Francis Tiafoe vs. Cameron Norrie
22:00 Jenson Brooksby vs. Sam Querrey
22:49 Taylor Fritz vs. Gabriel Diallo
24:44 Novak Djokovic's Dominance
26:28 Bracket Challenge Update

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32 min
June 27, 2025 Wimbledon Stories, UK Pet Peeves & Tournament Predictions | EP 77
00:00 Welcome to the Show!
01:37 Hotty Bracket: Women’s Field Debate
03:39 Our Top UK Pet Peeves
15:39 Pre-Wimbledon Week
22:06 Behind the Scenes: Wimbledon Practice Sessions
23:46 Predictions for the 2025 Championships
29:36 The Wimbledon Snake Draft: Building the Perfect Team
36:28 Final Thoughts and Goodbye!
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39 min
June 23, 2025 Alcaraz Rules Queen’s, Bublik Shakes Up Halle & Wimbledon Awaits | EP 76
The boys break down what makes Alcaraz so dangerous on grass after his latest London title, and dive into Bublik's chaotic — yet brilliant — run on German soil, highlighted by a big win over Sinner.

We also unpack the WTA action in Berlin, where former Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova lifted the trophy. Could she be the most dangerous seed at The Championships?

Plus, Sam revisits the worst prediction of 2025, and Steve takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting on his first career title in Nottingham — just one week before Wimbledon.

00:00 Welcome to the Show!
01:51 Something Major Wimbledon Edition + Bracket Challenge
05:16 Carlos Alcaraz's Grass Court Dominance in Queen's
14:00 Alexander Bublik's Impressive Run in Halle
19:12 Vondrousova's Victory in Berlin
21:41 Unseeded Threats in Wimbledon
28:13 Nothing Major Coaching for US Open?
29:37 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Insights
31:57 Experiences at Eastbourne and Nottingham
36:26 Final Thoughts and Merch

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38 min
June 20, 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles, Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs & Sam's Queen’s Title | EP 75
The boys kick things off by diving into the grass court season, weighing the pros and cons of the Queen’s and Halle tournaments. Along the way, they share some hilarious anecdotes—plus, Sam learns the hard truth that winning Queen’s might not be as impressive as he once thought.

Next, the crew breaks down the US Open Mixed Doubles entry list, unpacking the quirky new format and some spicy team pairings—like Alcaraz and Raducanu. Turns out, Sam’s hot take from last year might actually be coming true.

The episode wraps with a fun segment imagining what jobs top tennis players would have if they weren’t on tour. From Alcaraz as a cabana boy to Sinner working at an amusement park, the guys deliver some oddly accurate (and laugh-out-loud) hypothetical scenarios.

00:00 Intro
00:43 Grass Court Season: Queens and Halle
03:15 Memorable Moments at Queen's Club
08:38 US Open Mixed Doubles Format and Teams
15:13 Wildcard Requests
15:35 Predictions and favorite teams
20:47 Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs
28:16 Wrapping up
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29 min
June 16, 2025 Grass Season, Fritz Triumphs and Monfils' Viral Video | EP 74
Jack, John, Sam and Steve are back and ready for tennis' seasonal switch to grass.

The boys dive review an action-packed first week of grass-court tennis, discussing the new women's tournament at Queen's and the men's action in Stuttgart and the Netherlands. Tatiana Maria made history in London, and U.S. tennis captured another trophy thanks to Taylor Fritz's much-needed victory in Germany.

They also weigh in on Gael Monfils’ viral video about hate DMs, the new Andy Murray Arena and share (not so) bold predictions for Queen’s and Halle.

00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:17 Tatiana Maria's Remarkable Victory
02:26 Men's Tournaments Recap
03:36 Fritz's Comeback and Performance
08:31 Diallo's Potential and College Tennis
11:41 Ben Shelton's Rapid Rise
15:01 Addressing Online Harassment in Tennis
15:55 Dealing with Hate Messages in Sports
17:15 The New Andy Murray Arena
18:17 Naming Courts After Players: A Tricky Business
19:18 Vacation Spots for Tennis Players
19:48 Predictions for Upcoming Tournaments
26:16 Trivia Time: American Tennis Players in the Top 10
27:43 Goodbye!
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29 min
June 13, 2025 Roland Garros Mailbag, Craziest Locker Room Stories & Wienergate Revealed | EP 73
The guys wrap up the thrilling clay court season with a deep dive into the epic Roland Garros final. They also answer fan questions—covering everything from Sam's potential TV career to hilarious locker room stories, including the possible funniest story ever 'Wienergate'.

As the discussion shifts to the grass court season, the guys reveal their preparation routines and share their take on surface transitions.

Plus, the show welcomes JoeyDonuts, the winner of the Roland Garros bracket challenge, for chat where he breaks down his draw selection and poses a hot question about his favorite Joao Fonseca.

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Recap of Roland Garros and Sam's TV Experience
03:59 Discussion on the Epic Roland Garros Final
09:53 Fan Questions and Insights
17:51 Locker Room Stories and Funny Moments
24:14 The Baguette Story
25:15 Match Points and Championship Matches
29:12 Introducing Joey Donuts
34:05 Transitioning to Grass Court Season
42:58 Anniversary Mishap
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47 min
June 09, 2025 2025 Roland Garros: Finals Recap | Something Major | Ep 72
Finals Day at Roland Garros delivered—big time. The guys react to an all-time classic men’s final, where Carlos Alcaraz edged Jannik Sinner in a five-hour, 29-minute thriller filled with jaw-dropping shotmaking and momentum swings. They debate whether it ranks as a top-three match of all time and what it means for the sport’s future. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff outlasts Aryna Sabalenka in blustery conditions, proving her grit and poise. The squad also tackles hot takes on prime Rafa vs. the new era, roof rules, and celebrates their bracket winners—congrats Joey Donuts! Plus: trivia, flowers for Stevie, and wrap-up plans.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:41 Discussing the Epic Men's Final
01:22 Analyzing Key Moments and Predictions
03:26 Reflecting on the Match and Player Performances
05:54 Comparing Generations and Player Legacies
14:17 Transition to Women's Final Discussion
14:55 Debate: Roof Open or Closed?
17:14 Coco Gauff's Impressive Comeback
19:37 Analyzing Sabalenka's Performance
20:54 Future of Women's Tennis
22:35 Bracket Update and Winners
25:49 Trivia and Wrap-Up
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28 min

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