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May 12, 2025 Rome Rundown, French Open Forecast & Aura Wildcard | EP 61
With Sam and Jack on the road, John and Stevie are holding down the fort in this week’s Monday edition of Nothing Major.

Jannik Sinner is back and looking sharp. The boys break down his strong return in Rome, dive into the biggest storylines coming out of Italy, and look ahead to the French Open.

Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming Aura Draw...

00:00 Intro
02:15 Mother's Day
03:59 Rome
04:16 Sinner's Return
07:23 ATP Highlights
09:35 Taylor Fritz's Upset
12:54 Holger Rune's Surprising Loss
18:02 WTA Highlights
20:14 Iga Swiatek's Current Form
21:11 Top Contenders for the French Open
22:56 American Players to Watch at Roland Garros
25:32 Challenges of the European Clay Court Season
30:50 Upcoming Content
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36 min
May 09, 2025 European Pet Peeves, College Tennis Legends, & Rome Stories | EP 60
As veterans of the Rome Masters, the boys break down the highs and lows of the Italian clay 1000, from navigating narrow locker room doors to battling with the tiniest towels of the season.

In true American fashion, John, Jack, Sam, and Steve decide to air their European pet peeves, from soupy eggs, twin beds pushed together, and 'Mr. Bean cars'.

With the NCAA season reaching its climax, college tennis legend Steve Johnson leads the crew in drafting their all-time Men's NCAA tennis team. Will Stevie draft himself?

Plus, as anticipation builds for Sam and Steve’s challenge match against two local amateurs, their opponents crash the pod to talk trash and preview the showdown. With every game starting at 0–40, can Sam and Stevie still pull off the win?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:22 Discussing the Rome Masters Event
11:14 European Pet Peeves
20:47 All-Time Men's NCAA Tennis Team Draft
25:07 Debating the Best Tennis Players
25:39 Drafting Tennis Legends
27:21 Discussing Doubles Strategies
33:31 Introducing the Challengers
37:37 Match Preparations and Tactics
42:34 Merchandise Update and Conclusion
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44 min
May 06, 2025 Ruud's Breathrough, Sabalenka’s Dominance & Sinner’s Return | EP 59
It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction.

Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments.

With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, John, Sam, and Steve discuss how the locker room might respond and which players are most in need of a big result before Roland Garros.

The crew also looks ahead to Rome, sharing their favorite courts, reflecting on the changing vibe of the iconic Pietrangeli, and battling through some clay-court trivia… where Sam catches a massive stray.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:21 Madrid Open Recap
01:09 Predictions and Subtitles Debate
05:01 Upcoming Rome Masters and Aura Draw
07:12 Men's Side Analysis: Casper Ruud and Jack Draper
14:21 WTA Side Analysis: Sabalenka and Gauff
21:23 Understanding Betting Odds
22:28 Naomi Osaka's Confidence Boost
25:15 Rome Tournament Preview: Men's Side
35:14 Rome Tournament Preview: Women's Side
37:46 Trivia Time: Most Matches in Rome History

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40 min
May 02, 2025 Rafa Clay Records, Best Tennis Movies, & Madrid Mailbag | EP 58
With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay.

But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video version on YouTube to watch the guys react to a movie clip of Sam's shocker of a pick.

The guys then get their head back into the clay swing to discuss a few of Rafael Nadal's mind bending career clay court stats before jumping into a Madrid themed Major Mailbag. No shortage of banter from string tensions and co-ed tournaments to getting dirty in the clay. And last, but not least, Sam jumps into the hot seat to reflect on the 3 most painful clay court losses of his career.

00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day
00:08 Discussing Madrid Results
00:57 Debate on Subtitles
04:33 Best Tennis Movies
08:14 Memorable Matches in Madrid
11:47 Rafael Nadal's Clay Court Dominance
15:27 Proposing Changes to Tennis Tournaments
16:26 Hot Coaches Bracket Tease
16:44 Podcast Uncertainty and New Initiatives
16:51 Introducing the Aura Draw Concept
16:57 Details and Examples of the Aura Draw
17:58 Fan Engagement and Suggestions
18:33 Mailbag: Masters 1000 on Clay in America
19:55 Mailbag: Comparing Clay Court Tournaments
20:33 Mailbag: Clay Court Challenges and Equipment
26:24 Mailbag: Blue Clay and Tournament Dynamics
27:00 Mailbag: Player Interactions at Tournaments
28:54 Mailbag: Opinions on Two-Week Masters Series
30:30 Reflecting on Tough Clay Court Losses
35:23 Roasting a Player: Sarah's Skills
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38 min
April 29, 2025 Djokovic’s Defeat, Madrid Updates, & Osaka’s 125K | EP 57
The power is back in Madrid, just in time for a new episode of Nothing Major!

Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack break down the latest results from Madrid, and discuss the power outage that has put the tournament on hold.

They dive into the sport’s biggest headlines: the growing pains of fully electronic officiating, Alexander Zverev’s phone incident, and Naomi Osaka’s surprising decision to enter a Challenger event.

Plus, with the NFL Draft wrapped up, the boys hold their own draft, picking their ultimate under-20 tennis dream team.

And after Sam’s amateur challenge idea sparked a buzz, the debate continues: who would actually come out on top?

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Madrid Tournament
00:37 Power Outage and Electronic Line Calling Issues
01:57 Player Reactions to Line Calling Controversies
03:13 Discussion on ATP Umpires and Their Roles
05:45 Unexpected Delays and Player Experiences
06:26 NFL Draft and Tennis Player Draft Picks
08:05 Novak Djokovic's Recent Struggles
18:00 Women's Tournament Highlights and Predictions
19:19 Big Name Players in Challengers
21:16 Navigating Tournament Pressure
22:34 Madrid Predictions: Men's and Women's Winners
24:53 Debating Tennis Mustaches
25:53 Doubles Challenge: Pros vs. Amateurs
31:02 Top Challenger Tournaments
32:45 Trivia Time: Masters Series Semifinals
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34 min
April 25, 2025 Madrid Mayhem, Prom Night Fails & the Return of the Hot Coach Debate | EP 56
With the Madrid Open underway, John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back to share their favorite memories, and some honest takes on the Spanish 1000 tournament. From the not-so-fancy venue, to the lost magic of the blue clay, to the challenges of finding dinner in a city that eats at midnight.

Tennis' favorite host and reporter Blair Henley, crashes the pod with a surprise segment featuring some unbelievable photos from the gang's high school days.

Sam attempts to pitch a new pod segment, the boys discuss the best clay court traits and is launching a Hot Coach Bracket a good idea?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:41 John's Birthday
03:17 Special Guest: Blair Henley
08:13 Prom Stories
19:29 Madrid Tournament Experiences
24:26 Discussing the Blue Clay Experiment
25:11 Funny and Memorable Moments in Madrid
31:24 Overrated, Underrated, and Properly Rated Tourist Attractions in Europe
40:36 Fan Questions
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47 min
April 21, 2025 A Trio Find Their Form, Showering In Front of Drug Testers, and Madrid Dark Horses | EP 55
The guys kick off the show recapping the most significant results from last week. Is Zverev back after winning on home soil? Could Rune’s victory over Alcaraz make him a week-in, week-out threat moving forward? And does Ostapenko’s dominant week in Stuttgart make her a Roland Garros contender?

They then delve into the ITIA’s odd clarification on the tennis doping control policy and reminisce about their not-so-enjoyable experiences of being watched in the locker room by drug testers during their post-loss showers. Finally, they conclude with their predictions for this week’s Madrid tournament. Can the guys maintain their impressive streak of incorrect picks?

00:00 – Intro and Episode Setup

01:22 – Jack’s Vietnam Pickleball Tour Recap

03:23 – Jack’s Travel Horror Story and WrestleMania Banter

05:05 – Barcelona Recap: Rune Beats Alcaraz

09:45 – Is Zverev Back? Munich Title Discussion

13:47 – Ben Shelton’s Clay Court Run

17:05 – American Players and Clay Court Reputation

20:10 – Stuttgart WTA Recap: Ostapenko’s Win Over Swiatek

25:50 – Can Ostapenko Win the French Open?

30:28 – ITIA Shower Rule Controversy and Doping Stories

37:23 – Madrid Masters Predictions and Draw Talk

43:00 – Website Plug + Trivia Intro

44:21 – Trivia: Who Beat Fed, Rafa, and Novak at Madrid?
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47 min
April 18, 2025 Federer's Dirty Laundry, Worst Clay Losses & Mailbag | EP 54
This week, the guys go full clay-mode with some hard truths about life on the dirt. They draft their current top clay-court players, revisit the narrative that Americans can’t hang on the surface, and share some painfully honest personal stories - including Steve Johnson’s worst-ever loss on clay winning two games in a five set match.

The boys then turn to the Nothing Major mailbag and give insight into life on the ATP Tour, including how coaches are compensated and laundry disasters on the road.

00:00 - Intro: Mailbag, Clay Draft, and Clay Court Losses
00:30 - Jack Sock Still in Vietnam
01:00 - Tennis and Clinics with Sam, John, and Steve
03:00 - Clay Court Snake Draft Begins
06:00 - Draft Recap and Bad Clay Court Team for Jack Sock
09:00 - Steve Johnson’s Worst Clay Court Losses
13:00 - French Open Horror Stories
16:00 - Fan Mailbag: How Are Coaches Paid?
20:00 - Tennis Laundry Stories and Roger Federer Mystique
23:30 - Does Djokovic Have a Slam Chance in 2024?
25:50 - Tournament Hotel and Coach Expense Stories
30:00 - Tips for Submitting Mailbag Questions
30:40 - Fan Roast: German Indoor Tennis Court Vibes
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33 min
April 14, 2025 Federer Comeback? Alcaraz’s Return and Shelton’s Doubles Drama | EP 53
Clay season is well underway and it’s Carlos Alcaraz who dominated in Monte Carlo. With Jack away spreading the good word of pickleball in Vietnam, John, Sam and Stevie break down Carlos’ play style, mental toughness, and debate whether or not he's the clear favorite for the French Open.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Alex Zverev’s early crash out on the monegasque clay, is it time to hit the panic button?

Less than a day since Rory Mcilroy completed golf’s Grand Slam at Augusta, the boys debate the pressures of the Masters vs. Wimbledon.

Is Federer really teasing a return to the court? Who are the sleepers of clay court season? Plus what happened in Ben Shelton’s viral doubles moment?

00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview
00:25 - Masters Recap and Rory's Pressure Moment
03:30 - Comparing Federer and Rory’s Grand Slam Pressure
06:30 - Federer at The Masters – Wimbledon Comparison
08:00 - Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo Domination
10:00 - Alcaraz's Resilience and Mental Strength
13:00 - Alcaraz as Tennis' Must-Watch Star
14:10 - Musetti’s Monte Carlo Run
15:45 - Ben Shelton vs Vavassori Doubles Drama
17:30 - Who Will Have the Best Clay Run?
19:55 - Djokovic and Zverev: Time to Panic?
24:09 - Federer Exhibition Buzz and Netflix Slam
27:50 - Road Biker Rant Recap and March Madness Winners
29:05 - Barcelona & Munich Tournament Preview
34:18 - Stuttgart WTA Preview and Prize Car Memories
37:45 - Trivia: Who Beat De Minaur 0 & 0?
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39 min
April 11, 2025 Monte Carlo Memories, Trivia Showdown & Opelka Takes the Hot Seat | EP 52
The crew heads to the iconic clay courts of Monte Carlo, swapping stories of fast cars and what makes the tournament feel like a blend between a Grand Slam and a luxury getaway. From Sam’s quarterfinal run to unexpected off-court adventures, they unpack the beauty, chaos, and quirks of one of tennis’s most picturesque—and unpredictable—events.

Things heat up with a Monte Carlo Trivia, as the guys team up in a desperate attempt to cover up just how little they actually know about the tournament’s history. From wild guesses to accidental brilliance, it’s a hilarious ride through Rafa stats, surprise American finalists, and a few facts that might have been made up on the spot.

The episode wraps with the Part 2 of Reilly Opelka interview. The NextGen Servebot reflects on injury recovery, court fashion, and shares his controversial take on doubles—before stepping into the Hot Seat for a round of rapid-fire questions.

(00:00) Welcome to the show!

(01:03) Sam’s Friday rant: Road bikers are the worst

(05:32) Monte Carlo memories: One-time wonders & quarterfinal magic

(10:57) Why Americans skip Monte Carlo (and love Houston)

(12:11) Supercars, casinos & Davis Cup in Monaco

(14:57) Jack's regret: Never playing Monte Carlo

(18:00) Monte Carlo trivia time: Rafa, history & some wild guesses

(23:18) Mailbag: Which U.S. city deserves a pro tournament?

(26:09) Do we overrate American tennis players?

(27:02) Opelka interview Part 2: Injury, MRIs & the Yes Man World Tour

(31:28) Tennis is cooler now?

(35:04) Fashion icons on tour

(38:03) What tennis needs

(39:43) The doubles debate: “Get rid of it?”

(44:53) Met Gala picks: Opelka’s dream invite list

(47:08) Wrap-up + fan shoutouts

(48:03) Fan roast time + goodbye!

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51 min

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