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April 07, 2025 Clay Swing Predictions, Iz Learns Rizz, and Brooksby’s Wild Houston | EP 51
The guys dive into Jenson Brooksby’s unexpected run in Houston and Pegula’s long-awaited clay court breakthrough in Charleston. They break down whether recent upgrades have cemented Charleston as a top-tier WTA event.

Then it’s off the rails as Sam hits John with a Gen Z slang “Quizner” before the crew gets back on track to unpack Alcaraz’s candid presser and lock in their predictions for the European clay swing.

00:00 - Previewing Monte Carlo & Clay Swing Begins

00:20 - Recapping 250 Events & Pegula's Win in Charleston

00:41 - Full Crew Back for Clay Season

01:08 - Sam's Rant: Nutritionists Are Useless?

05:08 - ATP Recap: Brooksby's Shocking Houston Run

07:59 - Can Brooksby Get Back to the Top 100?

12:13 - Bucharest Breakthrough: Flavio Cobolli's Title

14:13 - UTS in Nimes Recap & Ruud's Big Payday

17:14 - Charleston Vibes & Pegula's Clay Court Form

20:02 - Is the Hard-to-Clay Transition Overrated?

22:30 - Pegula's Momentum & WTA Rankings Shift

23:21 - Sam Quizzes John on Gen Z Slang

25:54 - Alcaraz Opens Up About Pressure

29:04 - Clay Swing Predictions: Monte Carlo to RG

34:27 - Roland Garros Winner Picks

35:25 - Wrap-Up & Look Ahead to Friday Show

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36 min
April 04, 2025 Reilly Opelka Joins the Pod, Servebot 101 & Armpit Debates | EP 50
For our 50th episode, we’re kicking things off with Reilly Opelka, who delivers a masterclass in Servebot 101. What does it really mean to be a Servebot? Opelka dives into the struggles of being too tall for European travel, shares stories from his junior days, and plays John’s new favorite game, “Bot or Not”—where no player is safe.

The guys debate armpit hair (yes, really), and open up about the mental toll of life on tour, from appearance fees to the pressure of not letting tournaments down.

Plus, we also dig into the Houston tournament, breaking down everything that makes it special—housing families, top-tier hospitality, and that unbeatable March Madness atmosphere.

00:00 - Armpit hair debate
05:23 - Houston player housing stories
10:00 - White Party traditions
13:02 - Houston tournament memories and rituals
17:02 - Stevie’s worst Houston memory
20:49 - Appearance fees and performance pressure
24:14 - Interview with Reilly Opelka
26:25 - Junior days with Fritz and Paul
30:07 - Life as a Servebot
36:10 - Travel struggles for tall players
41:01 - Bot or Not game
44:35 - Medvedev vs the Bots
45:35 - Fan video roast
46:28 - Closing plugs
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47 min
March 31, 2025 Mensik’s Breakthrough, Sabalenka’s Reign & Houston Preview | EP 49
This week, the guys dives into 19-year-old Jakub Mensik’s breakthrough in Miami—did he just prove he’s the next big thing in tennis?

We’re also talking about Aryna Sabalenka’s reign—how her confidence is reaching new heights and why she’s becoming a serious force on tour.

Plus, it’s time for our Houston preview, with the clay-court action about to kick off in full swing!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:51 Miami Men's Final Recap

03:59 Debating Experience in Tennis

09:29 Women's Tournament Highlights

13:31 American Tennis Performance

16:00 Clay Court Season Preview

18:33 Travel Woes and European Adventures

18:57 Tennis Titles and Graphics

19:16 Gossip Corner: New Coaches and Player Changes

21:51 Celebrities at the Miami Event

22:31 Upcoming Tournaments: Houston and Charleston

26:05 Blair Henley's Questions from Houston

27:46 Houston Tournament Highlights and Player Experiences

30:32 Final Thoughts and Trivia
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32 min
March 28, 2025 Miami Mailbag, Best and Worst Memories & A Successful Fishy DM | EP 48
In this Miami Open-themed mailbag episode of Nothing Major, the guys dive into your burning questions about the fifth Slam... according to John!

Plus, a special surprise as Sam’s wife, Abby, joins the crew to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sam’s legendary, smooth DM that kicked it all off.

Tune in for the inside scoop on Miami Open madness, the success of a fishy DM, and behind-the-scenes stories of the gang in the tournament.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Surprise

01:29 Sam's Anniversary Surprise

04:28 Miami Open Experiences

10:33 Memorable Matches and Venues

14:27 Funny Anecdotes

16:28 Mailbag Kickoff

16:39 Big Foe's Rough Patch

17:43 Miami Open Buzz

19:15 Remembering Thomas Berdych

23:20 Master Series Debate

24:37 Cringey Player Walkouts

26:18 Rafa's Miami Mystery

27:27 Sunshine Double Predictions

28:00 Miami Open Drama

30:39 Fan Roasting Finale

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32 min
March 27, 2025 Michael Kosta Joins the Pod, Roasting the Tennis and His New Book | EP 47
The boys finally get comedian, former ATP player, and professional roast master Michael Kosta on the pod—and it’s everything you’d hope for. Kosta spills on his days grinding the Challenger circuit, the exact moment he knew pro tennis wasn’t for him, and how he pivoted to roasting players instead of playing them.

He dishes on the real differences between tennis and stand-up, why tennis players are the worst at taking jokes, and the time he absolutely bombed on stage. Plus, Kosta gives the inside scoop on his new book, Lucky Loser, where he breaks down the absurdity of life on tour, from wild travel mishaps to the worst hotel rooms he’s ever stayed in.

00:00 Introduction to Michael Costa
00:52 Michael's Tennis Journey
01:36 The Transition to Comedy
02:56 Insights from the Book
03:53 Comparing Tennis and Comedy
06:38 College Tennis Experience
09:57 Funding a Tennis Career
13:31 Comedy Beginnings and Challenges
17:40 The Tough Choices in Comedy and Tennis
17:53 The Delusional Self-Belief
18:26 The Grind of Professional Tennis
19:07 Never Giving Up on Comedy
19:34 Comparing Comedy to Tennis
20:00 The Grand Slam of Comedy
21:00 The Challenges of Stand-Up Comedy
23:45 Learning from the Best
25:16 Pre-Show Routines
26:25 Trading Careers and Hollywood Tennis
29:54 The Emmy Dilemma
30:55 Wrapping Up and What's Next
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32 min
March 25, 2025 Miami Madness, The Rise of Fonseca and the Nothing Major Roast | EP 46
Jack, John, Sam and Steve dive into the chaos of the Miami Open, huge upsets, unexpected breakout stars, and whether the conditions are breaking the top players. Fonseca Mania is real, is he already the biggest draw in Miami?

Plus, Djokovic and Zverev are on the move, Monfils is once again defying his age, and a heated debate is sparked on whether experience is overrated in tennis... The boys venture back into their new favorite segment, Gossip Corner, roasting some fan-submitted clips, and exploring Sam Querrey’s shocking fashion sense.

(00:00) Welcome to the Show!
(01:16) Steve’s Epic Hole-in-One
(05:23) New Website + Kosta Episode
(06:24) Sam on Brazilian Crowds
(09:41) Indian Wells vs. Miami Challenge
(11:40) Biggest Early Round Upsets
(14:11) Madison Keys vs. Eala
(16:27) Shoutout to Rafa Nadal Academy
(18:46) Fonsecamania Is Here
(23:13) Is Experience Overrated?
(26:53) Djokovic & Zverev Under the Radar?
(28:34) Monfils’ Run & Korda’s Move
(31:01) Americans in Miami
(31:53) Predictions Recap + New Picks
(33:31) Gossip Corner
(36:49) The Nothing Major Roast
(38:01) Send Fan Questions!
(38:20) Goodbye!
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40 min
March 21, 2025 Welcome to Miami, Predictions, and Hard Rock vs Key Biscayne | EP 45
The boys are joined by comedian and former pro Michael Kosta, to chat junior tennis cheating, locker room madness, and why Nothing Major is the only tennis podcast that matters (he's right).

Jack, Sam and Stevie break down the biggest headlines heading into Miami, who’s primed for a deep run? Who will struggle in the Florida humidity? Plus, the boys debate which venue truly delivered the best Miami Open experience, the Hard Rock Stadium or Crandon Park?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:06 Debating Miami Open Venues: Hard Rock Stadium vs. Cranden Park
02:45 Player Experiences and Preferences
09:10 Novak Djokovic's Return to Miami
12:07 Carlos Alcaraz and Tournament Predictions
14:05 Women's Tournament Contenders
16:02 Players with Something to Prove
17:58 American Men's Tennis: Who Will Step Up?
18:43 Bold Predictions and Dark Horses
19:40 Fan Support Showdown: Fonseca vs. Alcaraz
20:56 American Players to Watch in Miami Open
22:16 Predictions for Miami Open Winners
23:56 Interview with Michael Costa
24:30 Cheating Stories and College Tennis
29:10 Improving Tennis: Ideas and Innovations
31:30 The Community Aspect of Pickleball vs. Tennis
33:38 Conclusion and Future Plans
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35 min
March 18, 2025 Draper’s Breakout, Andreeva’s Upset and the Great Middle Seat Debate | EP 44
Sam, Steve, Jack and John are back to break down all the action from the desert, where Jack Draper claimed the biggest title of his career and 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva dismantled the world’s best. What does Draper’s run mean for the ATP rankings? Is Andreeva already the most dangerous player on tour? And how did the Americans perform in the desert?

Plus, Gossip Corner is back with some fresh drama, Bublik and Moutet nearly throwing hands in Phoenix, Djokovic making surprise appearances at Miami’s most exclusive parties, and the week’s most pressing debate: who actually owns the middle seat armrests on a flight?

(00:00) Welcome to the Show!
(00:51) The Great Middle Seat Debate
(03:00) Draper’s Magical Win
(07:52) Andreeva Is Here to Stay!
(09:29) Disappointing Run for the Americans
(12:19) Key Takeaways from Indian Wells
(13:39) Revisiting Our Predictions
(15:28) A Juicy Gossip Corner Moment
(19:21) Fonseca’s Phoenix Triumph
(21:35) Kovacevic Shines in Punta Cana
(23:53) March Madness Brackets & Farewell!
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27 min
March 14, 2025 Indian Wells Mailbag: John’s Big Run, Doubles Disasters & Celebrity Sightings | EP 43
Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie are back for another Nothing Major mailbag episode, answering all of your Indian Wells questions. The boys discuss the best and worst parts of Indian Wells, from top hotels for celeb sightings, to how players actually pick their doubles partners.

John breaks down his impressive run to the final, including a massive upset over Novak Djokovic. Jack shares how he once asked Roger Federer to team up (spoiler: it didn’t happen), while Rafael Nadal actually invited him to play!

Plus, the guys swap horror stories from their worst doubles experiences and reveal which A-listers actually show up to watch the tennis.

(00:00) Welcome to the show

(01:40) Coachella tennis edition

(04:03) Best Indian Wells memories

(05:08) Facing Federer and Nadal in finals

(07:52) Playing doubles at Indian Wells

(09:50) Why is only one Top 10 player in doubles?

(11:55) Inviting Roger and Rafa to play doubles

(13:21) Worst doubles partnerships?

(15:44) Indian Wells fan questions

(17:10) Sharing a golf cart with your opponent

(18:35) How do players choose practice partners?

(21:39) Rafa’s practice tactics

(24:13) Celebrities at Indian Wells

(26:32) Shirtless practice: Heat or just for the looks?

(27:02) Olympics in Indian Wells?

(28:01) Autographs and selfie stories

(29:52) Day vs. night matches at Indian Wells

(31:58) Trolling Sam

(32:37) Goodbye!
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34 min
March 10, 2025 Indian Wells Upsets, Novak’s Slump & Gossip Corner | EP 42
Indian Wells is delivering pure chaos, and Jack, John, Sam and Steve are here to break it all down! With Zverev and Djokovic both crashing out early, what does this mean for the rest of the draw? The boys debate whether Novak’s slump is just a blip or something bigger….

The crew take a hard look at their own terrible predictions (spoiler: they were WAY off) before debuting a brand new segment, ‘Gossip Corner’, diving into the juiciest off-court drama, from Ben Shelton’s online flirting to the biggest celebrity sightings at the tournament.

(00:00) Welcome to the Show!

(01:25) Upsets Galore: Zverev’s Early Exit

(03:40) Bouncing Back: How to Overcome a Rough Patch

(07:43) What’s Up with Novak?

(13:38) Watanuki Stuns Tiafoe

(16:16) Notable Results from the Day

(17:25) Revisiting Our Predictions

(22:22) New Segment: Gossip Corner

(27:37) The Hottie Trophy Hunt: Tracking Down Berrettini

(28:33) Who Takes the Title? Final Predictions

(29:32) Wrapping Up – See You Next Time!

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31 min

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