The Nothing Major crew dive into the Halloween spirit with a special episode.

Steve’s looking for some life advice, the guys share their favourite Paris in the fall memories, and debate which ATP stars they’d most want to or avoid sitting next to on a flight.

They wrap it all up with some tennis horror stories and a worst Halloween candy draft to cap off the spooky season!

00:00 Intro and Episode Overview
00:33 Life Advice: Minivan Dilemma
04:46 Masters 1000 Paris: Tournament Discussion
10:40 Who Would You Sit Next To on a Flight?
19:30 Tennis Horror Stories
21:57 The Fabio Fognini Laundry Disaster
22:25 Stevie's Tennis Horror Story
23:26 John's Nightmare Matches
26:44 Sam's Bangkok Injury
29:51 Scary Movie Preferences
31:08 Fan-Submitted Scary Stories
32:24 Worst Halloween Candy Draft
40:37 Goodbye and Halloween Wishes!

The Nothing Major crew recap a big week in Basel and Vienna, highlighted by Joao Fonseca’s breakout title and Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance.

Sam shares a hilarious travel story from Basel to Paris & with the ATP Finals fast approaching, they break down the race for Turin and predict who’ll grab the final spots.

The guys also share their picks for who could conquer at the WTA Finals, and chat about the new Saudi Masters and what it means for the tour.

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00:00 Sponsor Message
01:05 Intro
01:35 Reflecting on WTA Cars Segment
02:22 Basel Tournament Highlights
09:05 Vienna Tournament Highlights
12:10 ATP Finals Predictions
18:35 Tennis Tournaments and European Adventures
20:01 Pressure in Tennis Competitions
22:36 Handling Tournament Pressure
25:17 Predictions for Women's Year-End Finals
28:34 New Master Series Event in Saudi Arabia
34:10 Goodbye

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With tennis back in Europe, Sam, Stevie, and John recap all the latest from Vienna and Basel.

They share stories from both tournaments including a must-hear doubles tale featuring Sam and none other than Nick Kyrgios...

In the most Nothing Major segment imaginable, the boys debate which cars top WTA stars would drive, leading to some predictably bizarre and hilarious takes.

Jack joins the crew to reveal which ATP players they wish they could’ve been friends with, and later, the gang is joined by David Rodolitz, the mastermind behind the acclaimed VCR restaurant group.

00:00 Intro
01:39 Vienna vs. Basel: Tournament Experiences
05:33 Hilarious Tournament Stories
11:38 WTA Players and Their Cars
20:42 Driving in Europe
21:55 Players We Wish We Were Friends With
30:38 Interview with David Rodolitz: The King of Hospitality
43:07 Goodbye!

The boys are without Stevie to start the week, but John, Jack, and Sam are here to keep you company!

Daniil Medvedev snapped his 882-day title drought, and the gang debates whether this win signals a late-season surge from the Russian or just a one-off success.

The never-ending discussion about the demanding tour calendar has resurfaced, is it too long? The gang weigh in on burnout, injuries, and what changes the sport might need.

As we approach the end of the year, the race to the WTA Finals is going down to the wire, with only Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva still in contention. Plus, quick check-ins from Vienna, Basel, and the conclusion of the Six Kings Slam.

Hold onto your racquets, Valentin Vacherot joins the pod to break down his Shanghai fairytale run, and yes, it’s almost too good to be true. From ranked 204th to winning the Shanghai Masters and cracking the top 40, he takes us through the chaos, nearly missing qualifying, beating Novak Djokovic, and somehow facing his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.

He also dives into his Texas A&M college tennis days and the surreal moment of celebrating with Roger Federer. Vacherot shares the wild homecoming in Monaco and the anxiety of actually collecting the prize money after the big win.

Meanwhile, the boys reminisce about their own ridiculous tennis experiences, from getting overawed by the Big 3 to Stockholm stories, and even building their perfect Six King Slams draw.

00:00 Intro
00:30 Tennis Tournaments and City Names
01:28 Jack Sock's "SockHolm" Memories
06:13 Building the Perfect Six King Slam
09:30 First Encounters with Tennis Legends
19:42 Special Guest: Valentin Vacherot
23:10 The Journey to Shanghai
23:26 Qualifying Challenges and Strategies
25:40 Facing Your Own Cousin in the Final
27:17 Family and Emotional Moments
29:30 The Road to Victory
33:07 Meeting Roger Federer
41:31 Future Plans and Reflections
52:13 Goodbye!

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The boys dive into the feel-good fairytale run from Shanghai, where an alternate rose to glory in one of the most surprising finals of the decade.

They break down the standout moments from Wuhan, Coco Gauff’s hardcourt dominance, and the surge of American women heading into the WTA Finals. Then, it’s all about the Six Kings Slam hype and what it could mean for the season’s grand finale.

And of course, Jack’s pickleball controversy, Stevie’s hot takes, and yes… Sam’s new background gets its own segment!

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00:00 Episode Rundown
00:27 Pickleball Chaos & Jack’s Semi-Final Charge
02:48 Shanghai Recap: The Wildest Week on Tour
03:31 Vacherot’s Unreal Fairytale Run
09:31 Ranking the Greatest Cinderella Stories
13:02 Shock Champions of 2023
13:46 The Year of “Wait… He Won That?”
14:55 Coco Gauff Runs the Table in Wuhan
17:40 American Women Owning the Courts
19:16 Hype for the Six King Slam
23:36 Favorite Trophies & Random Tour Memories
26:49 What’s Coming Next

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ATP Tinder returns with even more hilarious swipes!

The boys also dive into amusing stories and favourite moments from the Shanghai Masters, explore why players enjoy the tournament, and share behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibition matches are managed. They also highlight some of the most scenic courts on tour!

Plus, listener questions cover everything from navigating football season in relationships to the challenges of securing travel visas.

00:00 Intro
00:55 Funny Dad Story: The Buddy Incident
02:31 Shanghai Masters: Unique Experiences
06:24 Tennis Stars and Their Appearances
09:54 Tennis Tinder Part 2
15:24 Hilarious Hair Critiques
17:41 Life Advice
22:32 Fan Questions
22:37 Are Exhibitions Fixed?
26:07 Visa Challenges for Tennis Players
28:38 Top 5 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
31:49 Goodbye!

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Kickstart your week with John, Sam, Steve and Jack catching up on all the latest action from Asia. 

The gang is joined once again by Blair Henley to chat through the latest updates from Shanghai, USTA league rules, and Federer’s nomination to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

With plenty of talk amongst the tour around court design, the boys discuss the impact of court speeds on player performance. The gang also weighs in on Amanda Anisimova's backhand dominance and Gael Monfils' recently announced retirement.

00:00 Intro & Weekly News Rundown
00:41 Sam’s Rant: Banned from the Club Team?!
02:37 The Great USTA Rule Debate
05:51 Blair Takes Over: No Man’s Land
06:13 The Court Speed Controversy
11:10 Surviving the Shanghai Sauna
16:03 Amanda Anisimova’s Beijing Comeback
19:41 Gael Monfils Says Goodbye
21:19 Farewell Season: Tournament Send-Offs
24:25 The Mascot Hand-Holding Controversy
27:35 Tokyo & Beijing: The Best of the Week
33:00 Federer’s Hall of Fame Nomination
37:23 Wrap-Up 🎧

World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod!

Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour.

Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest headlines from Shanghai and debate what it means to 'make it' as a pro athlete.

00:00 Sponsor Message
01:33 Debate: What Defines a Professional Athlete?
09:36 Shanghai Masters Preview
13:10 Nalbandian and his Magic Run
22:42 Interview with Alex Michelsen
30:11 Post-Event Reflections and Travel Stories
31:16 Tennis Idols and Early Inspirations
32:21 Realizing Tennis Potential
33:20 Breakthrough Moments and Career Milestones
34:49 Facing Top Players and Building Confidence
36:38 Going Pro and Personal Insights
41:43 Sinner-Alcaraz Dominance
48:55 Time for the Hot Seat!
54:00 How Steve Benched Michelsen for Channelling Novak
56:59 Wrapping Up!

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Sam, Stevie, Jack, and John are joined once again by everyone’s favorite tennis personality and reporter, Blair Henley!

With the Asian Swing in full flow, the crew dives into the buzz from Beijing and Tokyo, including the much-anticipated final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz set for tomorrow in the early hours.

Blair dishes on the latest gossip inside the tennis world, from Fabio Fognini’s surprise turn on Dancing with the Stars to Felix Auger-Aliassime’s extravagant wedding before the gang swaps stories about quirky fan gifts and unforgettable player parties in Asia.

00:00 Sponsor Message
01:31 We’re Back!
08:52 Taylor Fritz's Travel Adventures
11:05 Beijing Tournament Insights
15:54 Medvedev's Performance and Predictions
18:37 Upcoming Alcaraz vs. Fonseca Exhibition Match
21:48 Tennis Headlines with Blair Henley
22:13 Fabio Fognini on Dancing with the Stars
24:24 Music Complaints and Fan Gifts
28:04 Player Parties and Weddings
31:33 Carlos Alcaraz's Injury and Hair Dye Trends
35:43 Wrapping Up The Episode!

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