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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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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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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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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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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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.

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(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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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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The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner.

Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells.

Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned!

00:00 Introduction to Indian Wells Discussion

00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds

01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player

05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere

07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights

08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments

11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities

12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences

13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections

22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells

23:38 Memories from Indian Wells

25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview

26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat?

27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells

30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return

34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds

40:08 American Players to Watch

42:11 Predicting the Champions

44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun

47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements

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This week, we dive into Tomas Machac's unexpected rise as he claims his first career title in Acapulco, all amidst a week of food poisoning drama and top seeds dropping like flies. We also break down Stefanos Tsitsipas’ dominant win in Dubai, explore the racquet switch that might be working wonders, and debate if this new version of Tsitsipas is here to stay.

Plus, we crown Matteo Berrettini the winner of the inaugural Nothing Major Hottie Bracket—and give you the inside scoop on the upcoming trophy ceremony in Indian Wells.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:25 Weekly Episode Structure and Naming Discussion

02:33 Dubai and Acapulco Event Recap

03:05 Acapulco: Food Poisoning Chaos

03:37 Player Experiences and Challenges in Acapulco

08:55 Tomas Maha's Victory and Player Insights

14:26 Dubai Event Highlights and Predictions

16:16 Wilson's New Racket: A Game Changer?

17:06 Sitsipas' Performance in Dubai

17:38 Felix's Fortunate Wins

19:37 Zverev's Struggles and Comeback

22:39 American Women Shine in Tennis

24:03 Fritz's Health Concerns

26:58 ATP Hotty Bracket Results

30:49 Upcoming Guest: Riley Opelka

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Jack, John, Sam and Stevie are back with a jam packed loaded Major Mailbag! We’re answering your biggest questions, from how player pensions actually work to the wild world of tennis sponsorships, who gets paid, how much, and why some players switch gear for cash. 

Plus, deep dives into Acapulco’s late-night chaos, legendary player parties, and whether tournaments should have a match curfew. Oh, and we settle the ultimate debate—should you be allowed to wear shorts on a plane?

Also, Sam takes a trip down memory lane, reliving his unforgettable 2017 Acapulco title run, where he took down Rafael Nadal in the final. From perfect conditions to post-match chocolate milk, we get all the details on the best week of his career.

00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day

00:22 Debate: Shorts on Airplanes

05:00 Acapulco Tournament Insights

08:25 Memorable Matches and Player Parties

15:05 Mailbag: Tournament Selection and Tennis Memories

18:50 Watch Sponsorships in Tennis

20:07 Brand Deals and Sponsorships

22:45 Understanding Tennis Pensions

25:49 Airline Miles and Travel Perks

30:01 Creating the Ultimate Tennis Player

32:50 Hottest Guys in Tennis

34:42 Trivia and Wrap-Up

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