Nothing Major

Big news—Nothing Major is coming to you twice a week!

Every Monday, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie will discuss the latest tennis results and the biggest headlines to kick off the week.

This week, the boys break down Rublev’s dominance as the undisputed 500 king, Rio’s laughably weak draw, and the latest drama from the Hottie Bracket.

Plus, should South America finally get a Masters 1000? And why does Rio feel like the sweatiest tournament on tour?

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In this week's episode, Jack, John, Sam and Steve weigh in on tennis' biggest headlines! With Jannik Sinner’s three-month suspension sparking debate throughout the sport, the U.S. Open is shaking up mixed doubles, ditching the traditional format for a high-stakes, 16-team showdown with a million-dollar prize.

The boys chat about tennis’ newest rising star, João Fonseca, who just became the youngest South American ATP champ since 2001. They also give a shoutout to John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman, who got a well-deserved farewell in Buenos Aires.

And finally, Tommy Paul steps into the Hot Seat in the Part 2 of his guest appareance. From his biggest wins to the matches he’d take back, Tommy breaks it all down, including the one shot he’d steal from the Nothing Major crew (spoiler: it’s not John’s return game).

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After months of being ghost, World No. 9 Tommy Paul joins the podcast! And boy was it worth the wait! Tommy opens up about his wild days as a junior, why he almost went to college, and how partying nearly derailed his tennis career.

He shares stories of growing up in the same generation as fellow Americans, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Reilly Opelka, and revealing who was the best at 14 (spoiler: not Fritz), and why Taylor was by far the worst athlete in the group. Tommy also reveals his actual rock-bottom moment, the insane reason he almost had John Isner as his coach for a tournament, and why he thought he could win Wimbledon last year.

Later, Sam, Jack, John and Steve break down the viral prize money debate and compare ATP's revenue share to other major sports. Plus, an update on the ATP Hottie Contest bracket (who’s the early favorite?) and the fallout from the legendary Steve vs. Sam Pickleball showdown.

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Post-Aussie Open blues? We’ve got you covered. The guys break down the indoor season in the US and Europe, covering why some players skip the brutal Rotterdam field and how the new ATP 500 in Dallas is making waves. Meanwhile, John looks back on his brutal decision to ditch Memphis for the Rio Golden Swing with Jack—cramps, regrets, and a missed Super Bowl included.

Then, it’s time for the Davis Cup snake draft—who builds the ultimate US squad? And, of course, we settle the age-old debate: Who’s the hottest guy on tour? Tommy Paul? Berrettini (but only in pants)? We’re making it official with an 8-man knockout draw to let the people decide!

Also, Steve and Sam finally face off in the most anticipated pickleball showdown of the year. Spoiler: One of them nearly dies. Oh, and speaking of near-death experiences—turns out Sam is not the guy you want dog-sitting. Just ask John’s (miraculously still alive) pup.

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WTA former World No. 2 and three-time major finalist Ons Jabeur joins this week's episode! Ons opens up about the unique challenges of growing up playing tennis in Tunisia, balancing her career with her personal life and the pressure of chasing that elusive major.

Ons is quizzed on the working dynamic of having her spouse in her team, the mental battle of playing in Slam finals, and whether she thinks she has the best dropshot in tennis...

Plus Jack, John, Sam and Steve get into a heated debate about the best and worst airports in the world, the weird February stretch of the tennis calendar, and the top journeymen in ATP history.

(00:00) Intro

(00:24) Nothing Major is back!

(01:08) What is the best airport in America?

(03:32) The worst airport in the world: Atlanta

(05:30) Did John like Davis Cup Week after the Australian Open?

(07:08) Playing tournaments in the US after the AO

(11:48) Welcome, Ons Jabeur!

(12:21) How is it to grow up in Tunisia aiming to be a tennis player?

(14:50) Jabeur’s tennis style. Has she a better drop shot than Alcaraz?

(16:30) Karim Kamoun, her husband and coach

(19:00) Motherhood and tennis

(21:40) Which Grand Slam final was she closer to win?

(22:50) The pressure difference between a Major final and other events

(26:00) What is her favourite part of the WTA Tour?

(26:35) Ons’ favourite tournaments

(27:32) Best friends on tour

(28:07) Get in the Top 5 or stay in the Top 5: what is tougher?

(28:40) Takes on Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff and Andreeva

(31:55) Random questions for Ons

(34:00) Jabeur’s platform as a Tennis Commissioner

(36:40) Build a perfect player with NMP games

(38:38) Dealing with the betting system

(40:37) Fan questions: Who is your daddy in tennis?

(45:52) Pre-game rituals from players

(51:00) Final trivia question

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The 2025 Australian Open has wrapped, and we’re putting a bow on two week of Something Major with our Finals reaction. The boys discuss Madison Keys finally claiming her first Grand Slam title in an unforgettable final, ending a decade-long wait in spectacular fashion, and personal stories about the AO women's champ. On the men’s side, we reflect on Jannik Sinner's continued reign of dominance, clinching back-to-back Aussie Open titles, and debate what's next for Alexander Zverev.

But it’s not all about the Finals. The Snake Draft chaos comes to a head, Sam and Stevie gear up for a hilarious pickleball showdown, and fan-submitted questions take us on a few entertaining detours.

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In this Saturday special of Nothing Major, the boys sit down with their first Major champion—none other than Stan “The Man” Wawrinka.

The 3-time Grand Slam champ doesn’t hold back as he dishes on the match against Djokovic that made him believe he could hang with the big dogs, the wild ride to his 2014 Aussie Open win, and why celebrating a Slam with a proper party is absolutely mandatory.

Stan also breaks down the fine art of snapping a racquet over his knee (it’s all in the technique), explains why he’d rather face Rafa than Roger in a Slam final, and spills on why the US Open was the toughest one to conquer.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:32) Stan Wawrinka joins the podcast

(01:13) How a reel convinced Stan to come on

(02:18) Stan’s routine at the Australian Open

(03:23) Tough 2013 loss to Djokovic

(06:15) Did Stan believe he could win the 2014 AO?

(08:49) Federer or Nadal in the final—who did he prefer?

(10:49) The epic party after winning the 2014 AO

(11:47) Life after becoming a Grand Slam champion

(16:45) Playing his best tennis to win Roland-Garros 2015

(21:07) What does it take to win a Grand Slam?

(22:10) Is Stan part of the “Big Four”?

(23:26) Facing Rafa in the 2017 Roland-Garros final

(24:10) Why Stan enjoys playing Novak

(26:55) The love of competition

(27:27) Stan flips the script: Do the guys miss tennis?

(29:10) Stan’s relationship with the younger generation

(30:28) Major Q&A with Stan

(31:41) Stan’s Vegas Draft

(33:48) How to break a racket over your knee

(35:03) Outro

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The stage is set for blockbuster finale down under. In our Australian Open semifinal recap, Sam and Steve discuss Novak Djokovic’s unexpected withdrawal against Alexander Zverev, the bizarre boos from the home crowd during his exit and Jannik Sinner’s commanding win over Ben Shelton.

The boys dive into Aryna Sabalenka's comfortable win over Paula Badosa, and Madison Keys' impressive upset over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Can Keys capture her first major title, despite the haunting experience of an accidental midnight Facetime from Sam right after her semifinal win?

Plus, the team dives into the stakes of the ultimate pickleball showdown, answer some fan questions and offer their bold predictions for Sunday’s finals!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:30) Australian Open Men’s Semi-finals Breakdown

(01:40) Zverev vs. Djokovic: Novak Retires After One Set

(04:59) Why Did the Aussie Crowd Boo Djokovic?

(07:05) Sinner vs. Shelton: Jannik Advances to the Final

(12:17) The Australian Open Men’s Final: Sinner vs. Zverev

(13:16) Can Zverev Win His First Grand Slam?

(15:16) Predictions: Jannik or Sascha?

(16:18) Women’s Semi-finals: Sabalenka vs. Badosa

(17:18) Paula Badosa’s Remarkable Comeback

(18:24) Aryna Sabalenka’s Mentality Shift

(19:52) Keys vs. Swiatek: The Match of the Tournament

(20:16) Sam Accidentally FaceTimes Madison Keys

(22:14) Steve’s Take on Madison Keys

(25:42) Sabalenka vs. Keys: Women’s Final Preview

(29:12) Snake Draft Update: The Pickleball Showdown

(32:13) Fan Questions: Playing Day vs. Night Sessions in Australia

(33:45) How Do Players Receive Their Prize Money?

(35:05) Final Trivia Question

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As the Australian Open hits the business end of the tournament, Something Major is here to break down all the quarterfinal action from both the men’s and women’s draws.

On the men’s side, we kick off with Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz before moving onto Shelton’s big-match energy, Zverev’s chances for a title and Jannik Sinner’s dominant performance over De Minaur. Is Sinner the favorite to win it all now? And can Zverev get his first Grand Slam win over Djokovic?

On the women’s side, we spotlight Sabalenka’s hard court dominance, Badosa’s surprising win over Coco, and Swiatek’s machine-like approach as she marches through the draw. Who is the current favorite? And can Madison Keys pull off the upset of the tournament with a semifinal showdown against Iga?

Last but not least, we close the show with a Snake Draft update (pickleball showdown pending!) and Aussie Open trivia.

(00:00) On today’s episode…

(00:47) The wet handshake reaction & what’s ahead

(02:06) Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz

(07:12) Did Paul let his match vs. Zverev slip away?

(11:12) Can Zverev actually win?

(12:52) Shoutout: Moutet is Sam’s new favorite artist

(13:35) Shelton’s Slam-winning it-factor

(15:56) Sinner’s surreal moment

(18:18) Why Shelton isn’t afraid of Sinner

(20:32) Badosa’s big upset over Gauff

(23:02) Sabalenka’s rise: Australia’s new Queen?

(24:20) The friendship factor in high-stakes matches

(25:17) “Iga is a machine!”

(27:32) Tech controversies: Old-school vs. VAR

(30:34) Can Keys give Swiatek trouble?

(33:31) Semifinals predictions

(36:30) Snakedraft update & punishments!

(38:10) Fan shoutouts

(38:58) Goodbye & AusOpen trivia!

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As Week 2 of the Australian Open heats up, the boys break down the biggest storylines from the Round of 16 and preview each quarterfinal matchup. From the highly anticipated Djokovic vs. Alcaraz showdown to De Minaur’s game plan to upset Sinner, and the odds of an American man making the semifinals—there’s no shortage of storylines to unpack.

Can Novak Djokovic channel off court controversy into a competitive edge? And should Jannik Sinner fans be worried about his fitness heading into the business end of the tournament?

Plus, the Snake Draft drama intensifies as Sam and Steve brace for a potential last-place tie.

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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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