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While the tournament favorites continue to march through the draw, it’s the Americans who have been making noise down under. The boys discuss the impressive performances from Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien, while debating their chances to make even deeper runs in Melbourne.

We also get into Gael Monfils, stunning No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz with an inspired performance. Can the 38 year-old Frenchman keep the magic alive? Last but not least, we wrap the episode with our Round 4 predictions and revisit the heated Australian Open Snake Draft standings.

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The Aussie Open is heating up, and so is Something Major! We keep our attention on the men's side of the draw where we break down the stand out performances and surprises in Round 2 as well as preview the biggest stories heading into Round 3. The boys also touch on the American men having success down under from Taylor Fritz’s dominant start to Learner Tien’s breakout performance against Medvedev.

Finally, a new leader emerges in our Nothing Major Snake Draft and the guys discuss a fan submitted penalty. Could we see one of our hosts lace them up again for a $25k Future Tournament?

(00:00) Welcome to Something Major!

(00:47) Shoutout to Learner Tien

(03:03) Struggling to Say “João”

(03:48) Steve Nails His Prediction

(04:05) Top Seeds Performance So Far

(06:26) Fritz’s Pre-Season Gains and Evolution

(09:48) Our Predictions… That Flopped

(10:36) Sam Gets Sad with João’s Loss

(10:54) Frances Early Exit

(11:15) Machac, Paul, and the Tiny Shorts Trend

(11:55) Spotting Potential Dark Horses

(12:59) Michelsen’s Chances vs. Khachanov

(14:19) Marcos Giron and Tennis’ High School Hall of Fame

(15:04) Snakedraft Recap

(17:13) YOUR Punishments Suggestions!

(18:33) Round 3 Predictions

(20:52) Tien Upsets Medvedev—What a Moment!

(21:48) Signing Off with AusOpen Trivia Fun

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The Australian Open is underway, and we’re doing Something Major—round by round recaps and previews from the men's side of the draw. For the next two weeks, we’re dropping episodes every other day, keeping you up to date with all the action Down Under.

In this episode, we spotlight the seeds that delivered, the unexpected exits, and the dark horses turning heads at Melbourne Park. From Joao Fonseca’s stunning upset over No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev to the stellar performances from the American contingent it's a first round recap in true Nothing Major style.

Plus, the guys revisit their Australian Open Snake Draft, which is already full of drama. Who’s leading the pack, and who’s regretting their picks? Will Nishikori’s clutch 5-setter save Stevie's team?

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The 2025 Australian Open is officially here and the boys have plenty to talk about in this week's episode!

The guys kick off with insights on player perks and experience in Melbourne before diving into the main storylines heading into this year’s tournament.

They then move onto a Nothing Major staple - the snake draft. Each guy drafts their own team for the 2025 Australian Open before wrapping with personal memories from the AO. From going 5 sets with a furious Nalbandian, to blowing their stipends in the local casino, John, Sam and Steve share some of their best and worst times down under.

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00:00) Intro: Let’s Dive In

(00:46) Kokkinakis Apologies (Our Bad!)

(01:54) Happy Slam? Australian Open Debate

(05:12) Toughest Slam to Play

(06:24) Best Slam to Win

(07:09) Late-Night AO Madness

(10:12) American Contenders

(12:44) Nishikori & Opelka Shoutouts

(15:42) First-Round Players to Avoid

(18:02) Beyond Alcaraz and Sinner

(20:44) Is Djokovic Flying Under Radar?

(22:38) Most Vulnerable Top 8?

(23:59) AO Snake Draft Teams

(32:18) Final Draft Recap

(33:56) AO Memories: The Good Ones

(34:18) Meeting Federer: Awkward Dream Moment

(35:56) Steve’s Federer Post-Match Story

(38:23) Federer’s 90-Minute Match Record

(38:50) Nalbandian’s AO Collapse

(40:14) Sam’s POV

(41:19) Melbourne’s Worst Memories

(42:07) Outside Courts Experience

(43:34) Where to Stay in Melbourne?

(45:15) Best Melbourne Memory… wasn’t during AO!

(47:17) Sam’s Nip Slip

(49:49) Goodbye: Wrapping It Up

(50:25) Trivia Challenge: Australian Open edition

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John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back with a brand-new episode to kick off 2025!

From the buzz surrounding the Djokovic-Murray partnership to the resurgence of super coaches like Ivan Lendl, the boys dive into the biggest storylines set to shape the year.

The four share their thoughts on the current state of tennis as a global sport and answer the question, is tennis growing in popularity?

Finally, it's time to review YOUR bold predictions for the new season—including the end of Rublev’s curse, Jack’s potential comeback, and speculation around Djokovic’s retirement—before making their own predictions for the year ahead.

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:32) Welcome to the Show

(00:49) New Year's Eve Reflections

(04:04) Favorite Pre-Australian Open Tournament

(06:59) Best of Auckland: A Walk Down Memory Lane

(10:58) Sam’s Unforgettable Chennai Fiasco

(11:45) 2025 Season Preview

(13:18) Tennis Today vs. the Big 3 Era: A Comparison

(16:30) Djokovic + Murray: Strategy or Pure Vibes?

(22:20) Will Hurkacz’s Lendl & Massu Dream Team Deliver?

(28:39) Bold Fan Predictions

(29:53) Djokovic’s 2025 Retirement: Is It Real?

(30:44) Will Jack Team Up for Doubles at Wimbledon?

(31:36) Can Rublev Break Through to a Major Semifinal?

(33:04) 2025 Slam Champions: Our Predictions

(34:33) Zverev, Djokovic, or an American to win a Major?

(35:50) Rising Stars: Who Will Break Through?

(39:50) Sam in Pickleball vs. Jack in Tennis?

(41:53) Subscribe and Follow Us!

(43:12) Sam’s Challenging Trivia: Federer Edition

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As the year winds down, Jack, John, Stevie, and Sam take a look back at the 2024 tennis season. 

The gang kicks off the show reflecting on the year's biggest storylines, from Jannik Sinner’s historic 73-6 season and Djokovic’s Golden Slam-less year to Zverev’s climb to No. 2. How does Sinner's dominance compare to the all-time greats? Is Djokovic content with Olympic Gold but no majors? And how will Carlos Alcaraz rate his two-Slam season?

The boys then dive into the season's most memorable moments submitted by the audience before wrapping up by discussing the players who said goodbye to tennis in 2024 including Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, and Dominic Thiem. But not before things get heated in true Nothing Major style when the gang notices an embarrassing omission from the retirement list ...

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(00:00) Welcome to Nothing Major

(00:58) Sinner’s 2024: A Season to Repeat or a One-Off?

(06:30) The Feeling of Confidence

(07:31) Sam’s 2017 Acapulco Run

(08:48) Steve’s Grind and Tough Matches

(09:46) Jack’s Quiet Confidence

(11:21) John’s Confidence POV

(12:20) Jack’s 2017 Highlights

(13:53) Bautista Agut: The Match That Hurt

(15:47) Alcaraz: Satisfied or Not?

(19:45) Zverev’s Final Missing Piece

(21:36) Djokovic’s Endgame Mastery

(22:45) Fans’ Top 2024 Moments

(25:33) Novak’s Emotional Victory

(26:37) Fritz vs. Tiafoe Thriller

(27:51) The Nothing Major Effect

(29:23) HiMyNameIsLP Blooper Recap

(30:58) 2024 Retirements Breakdown… and an inexcusable miss!

(36:18) Murray vs. Thiem retirement

(39:13) Why Jack Didn’t Keep on Playing Doubles?

(40:42) Cuevas: Bahrami 2.0

(42:05) Outro + Backhand Trivia

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Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie get into the spirit in this week’s holiday special!

The boys are feeling festive as they exchange and unwrap their Secret Santa gifts from one another. Can they figure out who gave what?

With Santa's big day just around the corner, it's time for a debate on who belongs on tennis' Naughty and Nice lists, including a famously “nice guy” who ends up on the receiving end of some metaphorical coal after a meltdown that had Stevie grinning.

With the festivities behind them, the gang then dives into an offseason themed Mailbag answering audience questions on how they prepared during their own winter breaks, dealing with out of competition drug testing and the keys to a successful offseason.

Finally, Sam puts Stevie, Jack, and John’s tennis knowledge to the test with a new segment to finish the show.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:30) Welcome to Nothing Major Podcast

(00:48) Secret Santa

(01:30) John’s useful gift

(03:00) Sam’s delicious gift

(04:50) Steve’s prank gift

(06:30) Jack’s warm gift

(07:37) Guessing Secret Santa

(12:26) Naughty and Nice List: ATP edition

(18:35) Fan Questions: Off-season

(18:50) Takes on Off-Season

(21:12) Steve’s November routine

(22:40) Sam as a track athlete

(24:14) Off-season practice matches

(26:21) Do players want a longer off-season?

(29:38) Off-Season Doping tests

(34:29) Coffee Day with the Big 3

(35:32) Technical changes during the off-season

(38:05) What things do tennis players experiment with?

(41:23) Why did Isner never try a new racket?

(42:20) ATP Awards Recap

(48:00) Vegas Draft's Result

(49:15) Tennis Commissioner’s Recap

(50:38) New Segment: Tennis Trivia

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Ahead of his long-awaited return to tennis, Nick Kyrgios joins the Nothing Major Podcast!

The former Wimbledon finalist reflects on his journey back to pro tennis after a two-year injury hiatus. He opens up about the pressures and expectations that have shaped his career, the challenges of early success, his” villain” label and finishing his tennis career on his terms.

Plus, Sam, Jack, and Steve firing off a few strong hypotheticals while Nick recounts some of his most memorable on-court experiences.

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(00:00) Welcome to the Show!

(01:13) Sam Slides into Matthew McConaughey’s DMs

(05:44) Alcaraz on the Pod? Let’s Dream Big

(06:42) Exhibition Highlights: Carlitos in NYC & Charlotte

(11:09) Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Different Paths, Same Goal

(13:10) Jack’s Experience at Madison Square Garden

(14:26) Nothing Major Exhibition

(16:17) Delpo’s Farewell + Djokovic’s Heartwarming Gesture

(17:06) UTS… Wait, What Is That Again?

(18:02) Kyrgios Joins the Pod

(18:51) The Comeback Journey Begins

(19:24) Planning Next Season

(21:06) What 2025 Has in Store

(22:18) The Kyrgios Way vs. the “Right” Way

(26:06) Wimbledon: The Game-Changing Moment

(27:33) Can’t Go Home? Hit the Nearest Bar!

(29:56) Jack + Kyrgios Doubles + The Worst Slam Ever?

(32:01) Australian Open Pressure Cooker

(33:11) Embracing the “Bad Boy” Brand

(34:50) Recreational vs. Performance Enhancing Drugs

(38:37) Fame Level in Australia

(39:41) Do You Believe You Can Win Australian Open 2025?

(41:11) The Last Dance: A Career Reflection

(42:06) “Tennis Is Boring Now” – Really?

(43:27) From Hating Rafa to Crying at His Farewell

(45:54) What’s a Potato 101

(46:46) Would You Rather… Tennis Edition

(48:04) Kiss, Marry, Kill: Gaming, Basketball & Tennis

(48:45) Rewriting History: Changing One Match Result

(49:28) $20 Million or a Grand Slam Title?

(50:14) Jack + Nick at Indian Wells 2025?

(50:45) Playing in Australia All Year or 4 Months Abroad?

(52:09) Most Annoying Player on Tour

(53:22) Best Kyrgios/Sock Doubles Story Ever

(56:36) Career Comparison: Nick vs. John?

(57:40) Goodbye + Kyrgios’ Random Player of the Week

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The Nothing Major boys welcome former World No. 4 and fellow American, James Blake!

James dishes on his best pranks at the expense of our hosts, his time as John Isner’s landlord, and reveals who was the most challenging to deal with as a Tournament Director. Plus, he shares the one point he’d replay from his entire career if given the chance.

With the tennis season wrapping up, Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack review the ATP Tour award nominees and cast their votes. We wrap the episode with Part 2 of the Vegas Party Crew draft, where the boys debate the absolute worst tennis players to bring on a Vegas trip.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:50) The Most Overrated Food

(04:02) Our Bold ATP Awards Picks

(04:43) Comeback Player of the Year

(07:21) The “John Isner” Most Improved Player

(11:58) Newcomer of the Year

(14:06) Sportsmanship Award

(16:07) Coach of the Year—and Our Wildcard Pick!

(19:18) Fan Favorite

(20:40) Federer’s Reign and Djokovic’s Missing Trophy

(22:15) The Most Viral Category

(23:48) Special Guest: James Blake Joins the Pod

(26:33) Life as John Isner’s Landlord

(28:45) Sharing Classic Pranks 

(32:04) The (Hilarious) Failed Modeling Career

(34:52) Bald is Bold: The “Cul-de-Sac” Strategy

(36:21) The Toughest Opponents on Tour

(38:12) The One Match We’d Do Anything to Replay

(39:50) Biggest pain in the a** at the Miami Open

(41:36) Picking the Best Doubles Partner

(42:45) The Unexpected Wild Card request

(43:33) Best Travel Mates

(44:35) US Tennis in 2025 

(45:32) Sam Vegas' Draft Picks: Ace or Bomb?

(46:51) Vegas Draft Part 2: Unwanted version

(55:54) Outro

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World No. 34 and tennis’ ultimate showman, Alexander Bublik takes a break from his Swiss mountain vacation to join the show. Known for his personality and flair on and off the court, Bublik dives into the mentality behind his playing style and how he balances entertainment with calculated risk.

He shares his struggles with the US hard court swing and shifting his mindset from chasing prize money to titles and big wins.

Later, the team takes a wild detour to Las Vegas for a fantasy snakedraft: which players would make the ultimate party crew? With Sam’s choices leave everyone questioning his judgment...

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(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Thanksgiving x Christmas Debate

(08:04) Bublik Joins the Pod

(08:43) Swiss Escapades: A Month of Vacation Bliss

(11:00) Why Maldives Doesn’t Make the Cut

(11:35) “Tennis Isn’t a Job”

(14:44) No Big Dreams, Just Big Talent

(16:47) The Art of Being a Showman

(19:43) Underhand Serve: Strategy or Fun?

(24:08) The Real Player

(25:21) Regret Saying That? 

(25:59) Change of Mentality: Wins > Money

(27:53) Buying Everything He Wanted

(29:42) Rivals He Owns—and Who Owns Him

(31:07) Discomfort playing in the US

(33:28) “Too f* early to smile”

(35:45) Cincinnati’s Culinary Misses

(36:25) The Dumbest Rule in Tennis

(37:15) Partying in Moscow and St. Petersburg

(39:17) Complaints about his Playing Style

(41:17) Slam title or $15M?

(43:07) Las Vegas Draft

(50:34) Fan Poll Results and Final Thoughts

(52:05) Outro

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Following a blockbuster week of tennis, Jack, John, Sam and Stevie discuss Rafael Nadal's farewell to the sport. The boys take a deep dive into the career of one of tennis’s all-time greats. From the quirks that made him iconic to their own personal stories—including Stevie shaving his moustache to avoid an iconic thrashing on clay and Isner’s hook up at the Rafa Nadal Academy.

The boys review Jannik Sinner’s ATP Finals triumph, his massive payday, and what it means for 2025. With fellow American Taylor Fritz reaching the final, the gang breakdown his 2024 season, reflecting on what made him stand out from their first memories of Taylor on Tour.

Plus, the gang answer the question: what is the most underrated accomplishment of Rafael Nadal's career?

(00:00) Trailer

(00:42) Intro

(01:04) Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: The Experience

(03:23) John’s Prom King Moment

(06:44) Broady Sock’s ParTEE

(08:17) ATP Finals Recap: Sinner's Dominance

(12:02) Taylor Fritz Stepping Up

(17:43) 2025 Slam Predictions

(18:33) How Teenager Sinner Almost Made Steve Quit Tennis

(22:48) Is Sinner the Greatest Ball Striker of All Time?

(26:33) Rafael Nadal: The Most Intimidating Player

(29:57) Rafa's Rituals

(31:19) Stories with Rafa and Roger

(33:21) Steve on Facing Rafa in Madrid

(35:27) Fearing a Double-Bagel

(36:35) The Moment Rafa Became a Superstar

(39:00) The Most Underrated Part of Nadal's Game

(40:30) Sportsmanship: On and Off the Court

(42:06) The 2011 Rome Elegance Award

(43:50) The Most Underrated Nadal Records

(49:50) Playing Rafa in the Davis Cup

(50:58) John's VIP Experience in Mallorca

(53:00) Outro

(53:37) Player of the Week

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With the ATP Finals underway, Jack, John, Steve, and Sam discuss the end-of-year tournament featuring the top 8 men’s players in the world and review this year’s finalists.

Jack and John reflect on their personal experiences playing in the prestigious event, while Sam shares what it’s like to be an alternate at one of tennis’s biggest stages.

The crew dive into some early predictions for 2025, quiz Jack on the numerous times he’s struck an opponent with his forehand, and decide to debate the best cereals on the market.

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(00:00) Trailer

(00:35) Intro

(00:56) Catching Up

(04:15) Breakfast Debate

(10:16) Securing a Spot at the ATP Finals

(13:29) ATP Bonus Pool Breakdown

(15:03) Best Weapon in the Field

(16:10) Biggest Surprise

(17:05) Most Improved Player

(19:21) Sinner Testing New Racquets

(21:19) Dream Slam to Win

(23:11) Jack’s Slam Titles Journey

(24:06) Buying Stocks for 2025

(26:45) Hot Take: Sam Selling Alcaraz

(28:03) ATP Finals Player Experience & Insights

(29:50) John’s Great Escape Call-Out

(32:41) Do Alternates Even Practice?

(33:46) Jack’s ATP Finals Runs

(39:02) Hitting Opponents: Doubles Drama

(42:02) John Replacing Rafa?

(44:09) Outro

(44:49) Random Player(s) of the Week

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Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer some of your best questions. The crew ranks the nine Masters 1000 events from best to worst and offers an insight into how tennis racket and clothing sponsorships really work. Plus, they tackle their toughest question yet: which streak of dominance is more impressive—Rafael Nadal on clay or Steve Johnson in college?

And with it being election week, the Nothing Major team holds their own important debate: If you were the Commissioner of Tennis, in charge of directing the future of the sport, what would your vision look like, and what changes would you propose?

(00:00) Intro

(00:36) Welcome and Weekend Recap

(02:30) Jack Sock Joins the Podcast

(03:38) Jack's Pickleball Experience

(04:16) John's Support for Dallas Flash

(04:27) Fan Questions

(04:39) Ranking the Masters 1000 Events

(08:40) Why Indian Wells is a Favorite

(09:34) John's Machine Return Saga

(11:10) Should Catching a Ball Toss be a Fault?

(14:00) Clothing and Racket Sponsorship

(17:10) Novak and Sergio Tacchini Rumor

(19:09) Changing Rackets During Career

(21:05) Comparing Skills

(22:56) Steve College vs Rafa Clay winning streak

(27:02) Craziest Courts Experiences

(34:20) Trolling Steve + CVs

(37:09) The Best Commissioner of Tennis

(45:52) Outro

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For the first time, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie welcome their coach, Craig Boynton, to the podcast! Having coached all four members of the Nothing Major crew, Craig shares some unforgettable stories—from almost stopping a match to introduce Sam Querrey to David Beckham, to how his bladder hasn’t been the same since witnessing the legendary Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon marathon. Plus The boys put Coach Craig on the Hot Seat, hitting him with tough questions about his former players, including who was the hardest to coach.

As the ATP Tour heads to Paris, Jack reminisces about his memories in the City of Lights, while Sam reveals a bizarre reason for his aversion to the city.

And in the show’s wildest segment yet, Sam finally confronts his ultimate hater, face-to-face...

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The boys are back with a special guest: former World No. 8 and John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman. Diego opens up about his plans for retirement in 2025, reflecting on his journey to the top, sharing stories of his favorite matches, and the moments he’ll never forget on tour.

With Halloween around the corner, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John exchange dad-life Halloween experiences before ranking the best and worst of the holiday's candy (candy corn).

Fresh off Saudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam, the squad weighs in on the event, Sinner’s impressive run and it's jaw-dropping prize money. And in a pull from the Major Mailbag, a listener asks where each of the pod hosts would be ranked if they made a comeback on tour in 2025.

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With the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John reflect on the Spaniard's incredible legacy and share their memories on what it's like facing off against one of the GOATs.

The boys welcome fellow non-major winner, World No. 8 and 3-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud to the podcast. Casper discusses competing for a spot in this year's ATP Finals, playing against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Grand Slam finals and THAT Netflix moment in the French Open tunnel. The boys quiz him on his Norwegian celebrity status, rate his favorite American fast food spots, and and hear why he’s glad he never became World No. 1, despite being just one point away.

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Jack, Sam, Stevie and John dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions about the Asian Swing.

The boys reflect on their favorite memories from the Swing, reveal some of the best gifts they received from super fans, and discuss haggling at the Chinese markets.

John remembers a botched sponsor event with Roger Federer and Sam reveals how a glass table in Bangkok almost ended his tennis career.

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Plunger Talk

(03:02) Johnsons and Querreys Play Date

(04:00) The Morgan Wallen Experience

(07:23) Snake Draft Poll Results

(10:18) Fan Questions: Asian Swing

(12:38) Getting a Rolex in Shanghai

(14:14) Ask Anything to Roger Federer

(15:56) A New Tournament in the Asian Swing?

(17:17) The Bangkok Near-Death Experience

(20:24) Roddick’s VIP Hotel Room

(21:18) Super Fans in Asia

(23:36) Nishikorimania

(25:57) Lucky-Loser vs. Federer

(27:17) Train Ride Experience with Nadal

(29:26) Sam’s Fraudulent First Class Ticket

(32:05) Favorite Asian Swing Memories

(35:55) Haggling in Chinese Markets

(38:34) The Fake Watch Confusion

(39:37) Outro

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Hollywood's Boris Kodjoe joins the podcast as this week's special guest. The former college tennis player turned actor and model quizzes the boys on everything from their superstitions, to what they might have done differently in their careers. Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John draft the best fall tournaments, with an absolute howler coming from the podcast's tallest host, and Boris uses his experience as one of the '50 Sexiest Men Alive' to rank the boys modeling potential.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Jack’s Golf Experience

(02:33) Steve’s Update

(03:39) Sam's Bid on Mardy Fish’s Hit

(05:44) Fall Tournament Snake Draft Rules

(06:58) The Draft Begins

(10:30) Round 2 Picks

(12:19) The Worst Pick Ever

(15:06) Steve’s Dirty and Sweet Pick

(17:52) Round 2 Recap

(18:12) The Final Round Begins

(21:35) Prank Calls in Basel

(22:45) Jack Facing Federer in Switzerland

(23:33) Final Results

(25:05) Introducing Boris Kodjoe

(25:40) '50 Sexiest Men Alive' List

(26:22) Who’s the Best-Looking?

(27:52) The Naked Surprise

(30:06) Transition from Tennis to Modeling

(32:01) Best Tennis Celeb?

(33:00) Similarities Between Tennis and the Entertainment World

(35:16) Our Tennis Superstitions

(38:14) Game: Choose an NMP Member

(42:26) Boris Fixing Our Games

(44:32) The One Regret

(47:48) Controversial Final Question

(49:04) Outro

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As the tennis tour heads to Beijing and Tokyo, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John discuss why they choose to play each tournament and what the experience is really like for the players. Stevie recounts his “worst trip ever” to the Great Wall of China, the gang takes a crack at guessing how much tennis fans would pay for a hit with Sam, and Jack admits he has no idea how tennis' ranking system works. With the season winding down, the boys make their predictions for the year-end finals. Plus, after receiving a desperate DM from a die-hard fan, they risk it all by inviting them onto the pod to ask whatever they want...

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(00:00) Intro

(00:32) Birthday Bet

(02:20) Wife’s Invasion

(04:00) Complaints About Balls and Courts

(05:03) The Price Is Right Moment

(07:58) Black Tie Debate and Hot Takes

(09:27) Choosing Between Beijing or Tokyo ATPs

(12:33) Why Steve Played in Tokyo

(13:42) Toughest Tournament

(15:53) Steve’s Horrible Experience in Beijing

(17:08) Worst Day at the Great Wall of China

(19:17) Is the Asian Swing Underrated?

(20:53) Beijing vs. Tokyo: Final Result

(21:29) Year-End Predictions

(21:41) Will Djokovic Miss the ATP Finals?

(23:50) Dark Horse to play the ATP Finals

(26:55) Will Fritz End the Season in the Top 5?

(30:13) Who Will Miss Out?

(31:12) Jack’s Ranking Confusion

(32:02) Fan Invasion

(33:46) Question for the Stallion

(35:33) Ranking Challenge

(36:41) How Jack Ended a Fan’s Career

(38:11) John Isner’s Fresh Air

(38:59) The Betrayal

(40:21) College Tennis: Yes or No?

(41:55) Jack’s Magic Run in Paris

(44:44) Trolling Sam

(45:40) Outro

(46:27) Random Player of the Week

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Fresh off an incredible run to the US Open final, the No. 1 American, Taylor Fritz, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his first major final and life since then. Jack, Sam, Steve, and John quiz Taylor on who among them inspired him the most as a junior, and debate who’s more recognizable in public—Taylor or his girlfriend, Morgan.

Plus, it's Laver Cup weekend and the boys reflect on their experiences playing in the event, which pits Europe's best tennis players against Team World. John reveals why Chicago was his favorite Laver Cup venue and Jack shares what it was like to compete against and defeat Roger Federer in his final match and the whirlwind that followed.

(00:00) Intro

(00:39) The Napa Challenger

(02:14) The White Jacquet Prize

(05:45) Introducing Taylor Fritz

(06:17) Putting US Open in Perspective

(07:19) Biggest Moment

(08:56) Cheering for Sinner?

(10:42) Celebrities in the Crowd

(11:33) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

(12:01) Looking on the Bright Side

(14:12) Preparation Before the US Open

(15:42) Brutal Post-Practice After US Open

(16:47) Celebrating and Gaming 12 Hours a Day

(18:48) Being Recognized

(19:59) Morgan vs. Taylor: Who’s More Famous?

(21:24) Sponsors in Player Boxes

(23:31) US Players Debate

(25:06) US Open 2024 vs. Indian Wells 2022

(26:19) Laver Cup Experiences

(27:14) Exhibition or Serious Event?

(30:39) The Most Electric Set That Never Happened

(32:25) Jack Makes John Look Bad

(33:21) The Villain in Federer’s Final Match

(36:42) Most Hate Ever

(37:44) Reaction to Hitting Roger

(38:25) Greatest Laver Cup History

(40:44) Favorite Laver Cup Venues

(42:41) Being Intimidated by Federer

(45:16) Would You Rather Game

(45:58) Taylor Owns the Group

(46:14) Fritz Makes Stevie Snap

(46:46) US Open vs. Australian Open

(47:26) Hypothetical US Open Final

(49:00) Putting Taylor on the Spot

(50:41) Best Shot to Steal?

(53:22) Laver Cup Expectations

(54:30) Name the Randomest Tennis Player

(55:50) Outro

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In this week’s episode, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John share their most memorable Davis Cup moments. The boys reveal past Team USA Davis Cup hazing rituals, John recalls the time he forgot his shoes before a key match, and Steve calls Sam out for leaving in the middle of his match to watch the Super Bowl.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Russian & Turkish Baths in NYC

(02:44) US Open Recap

(04:49) Can Americans win a Major?

(06:30) The New "Big 2" in Tennis

(07:28) Fritz: Top US Player

(08:25) Laver Cup vs. Davis Cup

(11:36) Federer’s Genius Idea

(12:38) MVP: Jack Sock

(14:04) Team USA in Zhuhai

(15:46) Hazing Practice Partners

(16:18) The Infamous Speeches

(17:09) Sam’s Oversized Suit

(18:29) John’s Memorable Speech

(19:45) Jack’s Disastrous Debut

(20:27) Bob vs. Jack: The Fight

(22:03) The Last Hazing

(23:40) Behind-the-Scenes Details

(24:47) First Davis Cup Ties

(26:36) The Sleepless US Security Guard

(27:30) Steve’s Tashkent Debut

(30:24) On Edge in Davis Cup

(31:02) The Austin Incident

(34:41) Knocking Out the Security Guard

(35:20) Davis Cup Stress

(36:16) The Tie vs. Brazil

(37:38) Sam’s Shirt Mishap

(39:29) John Forgets His Shoes

(41:39) Good Luck, Stevie!

(43:19) Super Bowl During Davis Cup

(44:05) Playing Fifth Rubbers

(46:17) Favorite Davis Cup Weekend

(47:21) Beating Federer in Switzerland

(50:01) The Portland Experience

(52:08) Facing Italy at 1:30 AM

(53:16) “Uno!” as the New “C’Mon”

(53:47) Awkward Doubles Moments

(54:30) Outro

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In our third and final US Open themed episode, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John dive into the Major Mailbag to answer some of your most asked questions. The boys reflect on their favorite matches, share stories from qualifying, and discuss which member of the Big 3 was the most iconic in NYC before wrapping with a wild tangent that features Sam fighting a bobcat.

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With the US Open underway, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John pull back the curtain on what it's really like to compete at Flushing Meadows. From managing endless ticket requests to stepping onto the court in front of 23,000 fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, the boys reveal what it's like to compete at one of the biggest tennis events of the year. Did any of them truly believe they could win it all? Jack recalls his first televised match against Andy Roddick and Sam recalls the time a surprise celebrity sat in his player's box.

(00:00) Intro

(00:47) Rattlesnake Story

(04:45) Credentials and Ticket Requests at the US Open

(06:43) Jack's 620 Unread Messages

(08:45) The US Open Staff

(09:17) Transport Experiences

(10:31) Sam’s Genius Idea

(11:21) Celeb Stories

(12:30) The OBJ Mini-Friendship

(14:31) Bros with Travis and Mahomes

(14:58) The T-Swift Effect

(15:20) The Amazing Beckham Story

(17:48) Players’ Box

(19:04) Day Session vs. Night Session

(21:28) John’s Epic Fail in Match Point

(24:24) Sam Wants to Punch a Friend

(25:30) Arthur Ashe vs. Louis Armstrong

(27:02) Winning the US Open?

(29:31) John’s 2018 Run

(30:05) Sam’s 2017 Run

(30:57) Facing Co-Hosts

(32:39) Arthur Ashe Stadium

(34:42) Roddick and Nadal Similarity

(35:56) “What’s Wrong with You, Dude?”

(38:31) Fan Questions

(38:43) Coolest Player Experience

(40:33) US Open Hotels

(42:12) John’s Hack

(44:05) “F* You, Ricky”

(44:54) Outro

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In our first of three US Open themed episodes, Jack, Sam, Stevie and John share their personal experience of handling the pressure of the US Open as Americans. The boys reflect on the chaos around the slam, including the annoying media obligations before attempting to guess some of their past press conference quotes. And Jack finally tells the story of how he lost to a real estate agent in Delray Beach.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:26) Pressure going into US Open

(02:26) Jack’s collapse experience

(04:10) Expectation on US players

(05:30) Sam had the best schedules

(06:15) Being a favorite vs. underdog

(07:34) Players don’t look at draws?

(09:54) Funny draw stories

(11:05) Pre-US Open obligations

(14:15) Craziest week of the year

(16:16) Steve’s brutal autograph session

(17:22) Humiliating Netflix Slam auction

(19:22) Facing Andre Agassi

(22:10) Andre judging John’s return

(23:07) Takes on Media Day

(25:04) US Open Kids Day

(27:08) Who Said It? Game

(29:05) The quote nobody got right

(29:50) Stealing Wimbledon towels

(31:45) “You’re a jock-sniffer!”

(33:20) The WWE Controversy

(35:47) Fan Questions

(36:00) How Jack lost to a real estate guy

(39:20) First Stupid Purchase

(41:31) Outro

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Former World No. 5 and Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard joins this week's podcast! Genie opens up about the social media hate and media pressure she's faced throughout her career, before ranking Jack, Steve, Sam, and John's style and pickleball and accusing Sam of Instagram clout chasing with his viral bikini post. The boys also debate the best and worst dining options on tour and respond to some of your US Open hot takes.

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00:00) Intro

(00:37) Best and worst food in US tournaments

(01:07) The dinner story

(02:06) Sam’s off-registry gifts

(02:52) The Ribs Discussion

(03:39) Publix has the best sandwiches

(04:49) Newport player experience

(07:18) The Carraba’s Gift Card

(07:46) John’s Lucky Twin Bed in 2013 Cincy

(08:41) Low Expectations = The Secret

(10:35) Introducing Genie Bouchard

(10:57) The question Genie NEVER was asked before

(11:51) Uncovering of Superbowl bet

(16:25) Online attention

(17:31) Dealing with online hate

(18:43) Being forced to face critics

(19:38) Regrets on her career

(20:28) The highs and lows of tennis

(21:55) Playing at home

(23:22) Bests and Worsts Game

(25:09) Sam x Genie Bikini Photos

(27:49) Steve challenges Sam in pickleball

(31:08) John… the best godfather?

(32:35) US Open Hot Takes

(36:58) Outro

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The Nothing Major gang reflects on Novak Djokovic's Olympic success and debate bringing a 3/4th playoff to the Tour before sharing their experiences playing against the Big 3. As tennis heads to Canada, Stevie touches on his perfect 0-4 record at the event, the boys dive into travel mishaps before discussing which tennis player you don’t want to find in a dark alley.

(00:00) Welcome to the Show!

(00:43) Answering Your Fan Questions

(03:54) Would You Compete for 3rd Place?

(07:40) Djokovic’s Final Infinity Stone

(07:52) Sam’s Emotional Reaction to Novak’s Gold

(08:30) Who's the greatest debate

(10:25) Facing the Big 3: Who Was the Toughest?

(12:25) The Legendary Aura of Roger Federer

(13:43) Novak’s Booed by the Crowd

(15:01) Beijing Dominance

(16:51) Big 3 Showdown: Who Had the Best Return?

(17:45) Mrs. Querrey Invasion

(18:24) The Mysterious Goldfish Incident

(20:20) Diving into the Canada Segment

(20:42) Steve’s Not-So-Secret Dislike for Canada Open

(21:41) From Canada to Cincinnati: The Travel Challenge

(22:49) Sam’s Unexpected Ride with Grigor Dimitrov

(24:14) John’s Wild Private Flight with Diego Schwartzman

(26:26) Hockey Meets Tennis: Top ATP Enforcers

(28:37) Wrapping Up the Episode

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The boys welcome their first guest on the pod, Former World No. 7 and 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist, Mardy Fish. Mardy debates if he’d trade his Olympic Silver Medal for a Masters 1000 title and gives a controversial (but honest) ranking of the guys’ golf games. Sam, Jack, Steve and John reflect on their own Olympic experiences and respond to some fan questions.

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(00:00) Intro


(00:35) Olympics: A One-Time Event?

(02:18) John’s Olympic experience 

(03:14) Is Sam anti-Olympics?

(04:18) Majors > Olympics

(05:46) Davis Cup comparison

(07:26) Introducing Mardy Fish

(07:54) How much is a silver medal worth? 

(08:51) Gold in Mixed > Silver in Singles?

(10:16) Partnering with Serena

(11:42) Hypothetical Jiu-Jitsu fight

(13:22) Golf skills: Ranking Best to Worst

(17:59) Nothing Major Tournament

(19:05) Poll Result

(20:03) Fan Questions

(20:13) Alcaraz and Raducanu will date?

(20:54) Parenthood experience

(23:55) Finding doubles partners

(25:17) Outro

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On the first episode of 'Nothing Major,' Sam, Jack, Steve, and John reflect on their first meeting. Discover why they started a podcast, why they think Atlanta should be renamed the John Isner Open, and whether Sam should pay a $75 debt.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:49) Name Explained

(01:57) Topics Overview

(03:51) How We Met

(07:20) Jack's Reputation

(13:30) Stevie’s Mullet

(14:41) Meet Our Producer

(14:52) Controversial Game

(15:11) Most Frugal?

(15:46) The $75 Debate

(19:30) Most Emotional?

(20:01) Sam hates dogs!

(21:10) Celebrity Status?

(21:30) Mr. Highland Park

(23:48) Belgrade Final Choke

(24:24) Most Enemies?

(25:28) Was Jack Misunderstood?

(25:53) Atlanta Open Memories

(26:39) John's History

(27:49) John Isner Open

(28:05) Imposter Alert

(29:01) Sam’s Atlanta Gripes

(29:34) Outro

(29:44) Venmo Poll

(30:18) Where to Find Us

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