Nothing Major

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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major.

Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

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March 30 · 42 min
161: Sinner & Sabalenka Sweep the Sunshine Double, Sam turns Larry David, Stacked Houston Draw | EP 161
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee John Isner, Sam Querrey, Stevie Johnson and Jack Sock return for a Monday show packed with their usual segments and a full recap of the Miami Open finals. They react Jannik Sinner’s historic Sunshine Double run without dropping a set and discuss how he and Carlos Alcaraz continue separating from the field and could trade the No. 1 ranking during the clay swing. On the women’s side, they break down Sabalenka's Miami win over Coco Gauff, what it says about Sabalenka's form, and whether Gauff is the clear No. 3. They also bring on Houston staple and very close friend of the pod, Bobby Augusto, to preview Houston before closing with a look at Charleston and finishing with their locked-in picks. 00:00 Show Preview 00:19 Jingle Debate 01:47 Sam’s Drive Thru Fail 02:52 Sinner Sunshine Double 06:07 Carlos vs Sinner Pressure 10:30 Swiatek Beats Gauff 12:43 Is Coco Clear No 3 14:22 Miami Open Verdict 19:14 Major News Segment 19:24 Sam’s 100K Match Update 21:48 Race for World No 1 22:49 Defending Points Mindset 23:39 Sinner Alcaraz Match Drought 25:10 Stevie Stats Sunshine Double 25:48 Serve bot of the week 26:59 Jack’s Flowers 29:46 Houston Preview 32:29 Bobby Joins From River Oaks 38:07 Charleston Vibes Report 40:49 Locked In Picks Wrap
March 27 · 44 min
160: Taylor Fritz Joins, Gauff Is Back & ATP Basketball Dream Team? | EP 160
To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, we are joined by friend of the pod Taylor Fritz for an interview, he talks about staying motivated in the top 10 and his recovery from injury. Sam & Stevie then recap the second week in Miami, breaking down Jannik Sinner’s dominance, Alexander Zverev’s form, Arthur Fils’ dramatic tiebreak win over Tommy Paul, and preview the men’s semifinals. On the women’s side they cover Coco Gauff’s run to the final and Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Rybakina. They also do a March Madness-style tennis “starting five” basketball draft, answer fan questions about bad hitting partners and answer why American clay plays differently. 00:00 Intro 00:16 Two Man Pod Setup 00:35 Intro Music Debate 01:09 Taylor Fritz Interview 02:50 Fritz On Training 05:11 Coaches And Camp 06:26 Body And Knee Update 08:02 Goals And Pressure 09:31 Advice For Juniors 12:13 Exhibitions And Mixed 13:45 Post Interview Recap 16:14 Winners Circle Miami 17:43 Sinner Dominates Tiafoe 19:23 Zverev Rolls Cerundolo 20:17 Fils Stuns Tommy Paul 22:55 Semifinal Picks 27:16 Coco Gauff Dominates Muchova 29:45 Sabalenka Defeats Rybakina 31:36 Miami Final Preview 33:41 Alcaraz Yacht Sponsorship 34:27 March Madness ATP Starting Five 37:06 Sixth Man and Transfers 38:42 Coaching Your Team 39:39 Bad Hitting Partners 41:59 American Clay Debate 44:23 Show Wrap Up
March 23 · 43 min
159: Korda Stuns Alcaraz, Sinner Favorite for Sunshine Double & Collins–Moutet Drama! | EP 159
Download SAILY in your app store and use our code nothingmajor at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/nothingmajor On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson recap the first week in Miami, including Sebastian Korda’s three-set win over world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and what it means for Alcaraz’s Sunshine Double swing and Jannik Sinner’s chances of the title! They discuss Ben Shelton’s early loss, Alexander Zverev’s dominant serving performance and lefty record, and key Round of 16 matchups featuring Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Korda, plus notable upsets in the men’s draw. On the WTA side, they ask the question as to who can challenge Sabalenka & Rybakina? They also react to Joao Fonseca’s comments comparing Alcaraz and Sinner, the Danielle Collins–Corentin Moutet social media dust-up, and close with a recap of their locked in picks! 00:00 Show Teaser 01:11 Bon Jovi Rant 01:47 Hundred Grand Challenge 06:07 Korda Upsets Alcaraz 12:27 Crowd Buzz And Fonseca 14:02 Shelton Early Exit 16:03 Zverev Serve Clinic 17:45 Round Of 16 Preview 20:37 Tsitsipas Loss 21:31 American Quarterfinal Hopes 22:46 Sinner Miami Favorite 24:00 WTA Draw Disruptors 26:03 Fonseca on Sinner vs Alcaraz 28:24 Collins Moutet Drama 31:36 Stevie Stats Servebot 33:56 Alcaraz Shoe Mystery 36:50 Locked In Picks Recap 40:03 Fritz Interview preview 41:48 Sam & Johns gaming stream confusion
March 20 · 51 min
158: Rublev on Safin, Alcaraz & Fonseca Set to Clash, Swiatek's Struggles | EP 158
Major Match is now live! https://youtu.be/zs7d2UQsEW8 To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow Andrey Rublev joins Nothing Major live from the Miami Open for a wide-ranging interview, comparing the Key Biscayne era to the current Miami site, sharing why he loves playing in the U.S., and explaining how he’s trying to evolve his game helped by Marat Safin’s calming presence. After the interview, Sam, Jack and Stevie recap their own Miami travel chaos, touch on Miami’s weather-disrupted week, discuss Moise Kouame’s breakout win and Iga Swiatek’s opening-round loss, react to Medvedev’s lost luggage, preview Fonseca vs Alcaraz crowd support, answer fan questions, and give a hiking-themed life advice. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:33 Jacks’s Miami Travel Chaos 03:34 Johns Crisis Mode 04:46 Andrey Rublev Joins 05:36 Miami Venue Debate 06:10 Why Andre Loves USA 07:11 Evolving His Game 10:34 Safin Calms Him 11:56 Dubai to Indian Wells 16:51 Music And Pet Peeves 21:58 Rapid Fire Memories 26:03 Miami Weather Chaos 26:26 Teen Wildcard Breakthrough 28:17 Djokovic DM and First Texts 30:38 Swiatek Upset Panic Meter 32:26 Hot Coaches and Lost Bags 34:49 Fonseca vs Alcaraz Hype 37:07 Sunshine Double Explained 40:21 Rackets on Planes 41:31 Line Judges Drama Debate 43:15 Jobs Without Tennis 45:32 Hiking Lie Life Advice 50:03 Wrap Up
March 16 · 39 min
157: Dua Lipa Meets Sam, Sinner’s Indian Wells Sweep, Bullish on Medvedev| EP 157
On this Two-Man Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Steve Johnson recap Indian Wells and preview the upcoming Miami Open. They kick things off with Stevie breaking down his latest travel nightmare out of Miami, before diving into the action from the Indian Wells finals. The guys discuss Jannik Sinner’s title run, including his dominant semifinal win over Alexander Zverev and his dramatic straight-sets victory against Daniil Medvedev, highlighted by a wild 0–4 comeback in the second-set tiebreak. They also cover Medvedev’s upset of Carlos Alcaraz and debate where Medvedev currently ranks among the best players in the world. On the women’s side, they praise the high-level final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, breaking down the key moments that decided the match. To close the show, Sam and Stevie shift their focus to the Miami Open, discussing early storylines, wild cards to watch, and their tournament picks. 00:00 Intro 00:16 Miami Live Show Chaos 02:06 Travel Debacle 03:56 Indian Wells Celeb Spotting 05:24 Sinner Rolls Zverev 07:49 Medvedev Upsets Alcaraz 10:47 Sinner Wins Epic Final 14:41 Womens Final Thriller 18:40 Medvedev Top Three Debate 20:11 ATP Hotel Rules Settled 22:38 Stevie Stats 23:33 Medvedev Ranking Oddity 24:15 Serve Bot of the week 25:48 Jack's Travel Nightmare 26:24 Indian Wells Prize Money 29:40 Miami Preview Djokovic Out 31:34 Miami Wildcards 35:40 Locked in picks 38:12 Wrap Up And Friday Tease
March 13 · 45 min
156: Medvedev Top 3?, Indian Wells Thriller Matches & Toughest Life Advice | EP 156
Major Match is now live! https://youtu.be/zs7d2UQsEW8 To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie recap Indian Wells quarterfinals and preview the semifinals. They discuss Carlos Alcaraz’s excellence, Jannik Sinner’s dominant victory over Learner Tien, and the controversial Medvedev–Draper point involving auto line-calling and replay review, plus Zverev’s win over Arthur Fils. On the women’s side, they cover Elina Svitolina upsetting Iga Swiatek & whether Rybakina is now the best player in the world. The crew also answers fan questions about on-court distractions and post-loss tournament access, talks appearance fees and “prettiest” games on tour, and closes with life advice on college rivalries and a major career-versus-relationship dilemma. 00:00 Show kickoff 00:59 Miami live show plans 02:41 Indian Wells vibes and celeb spotting 03:26 Carlos Alcaraz 05:58 Sinner dominance 08:03 Draper Medvedev controversy 12:26 Zverev serve talk and men’s quarters recap 13:40 Women’s quarters and Iga upset 18:21 Semifinal predictions and ticketing rant 21:50 Women’s semis picks 22:58 Locked in recap 25:19 Crowd Noise Distractions 30:25 Hotel Perks Debate 33:48 Appearance Fees Stories 36:42 Prettiest Game Picks 37:45 Georgia vs Georgia Tech 40:25 Singapore Job Dilemma 43:41 Wrap Up
March 9 · 38 min
155: Big Question For Federer, Alcaraz Beats Safin, Indian Wells Heats Up | EP 155
https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow - Submit your questions to us here! On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie recap early Indian Wells results, including Carlos Alcaraz’s dominant win over Grigor Dimitrov, Jannik Sinner cruising past Denis Shapovalov, and Novak Djokovic dropping the first set before rebounding. They discuss Joao Fonseca’s beating Tommy Paul to set up a showdown with Sinner, plus Alexandra Eala’s buzz after Coco Gauff retired with a left arm issue. The guys also debate Indian Wells crowd vibes with Stadium 2 ticketing, hit notable American storylines (Fritz, Tiafoe, Shelton/Tien), and preview upcoming matchups. Off court, they crown Alvaro Alcaraz as the winner of Sam’s Hottie Coaches Bracket over Marat Safin, and close with stats, serve-bot talk, and a big question they’d ask Roger Federer. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:30 Curling Debate Returns 01:31 Channel Updates 01:58 Alcaraz Rolls Dimitrov 03:56 Sinner vs Shapovalov 05:13 Djokovic Shaky Start 06:53 Zverev Consistency 08:34 Draper and Americans 10:17 Fonseca Hype Train 13:46 Indian Wells Atmosphere 15:18 SheltonUpset 16:55 Tiafoe Revenge Win 18:22 WTA Seeds and Surprises 21:11 Coco Gauff Injury Exit 22:13 Eala Shines and Other Upsets 22:51 Amanda Anisimova Statement Win 24:05 Hotty Coaches Bracket Chaos 26:38 Phoenix Challenger Explained 28:03 Stevie Stats and Serve Bots 29:31 Flowers for Sam Querrey 30:59 Sam’s query to Federer 34:10 Locked In Picks Update 37:27 Wrap Up and Sign Off
March 6 · 38 min
154: Epic Doubles Pairings, Indian Wells Ready for Eala Mania + Is Golf Harder Than Tennis? | EP 154
On this Friday episode of Nothing Major Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson check in from Indian Wells with on-the-ground updates from the first few days, including the buzz around Alexandra Eala’s how brutal wind shaped Thursday’s matches. They recap key results and storylines from the first couple of days and then preview the weekend’s best matchups like Shelton vs Opelka, Brooksby vs Tiafoe, and Alcaraz vs Dimitrov. The guys also highlight the star-studded doubles pairings, discuss Serena’s continued comeback speculation, touch on the Ferrero/Alcaraz Instagram chatter. John Isner & Jack Sock also john as the guys finish with fan questions plus a debate on what’s harder: winning a tennis Slam or a golf major. 00:00 Show Teaser 00:21 Friday Pod Setup 01:36 Alex Eala Hype Night Session 02:39 Celebs 04:01 Winners Circle 07:32 Windy Day Survival 09:07 Venus Three Set Battle 10:35 Match Picks 14:25 Doubles Star Pairings 17:25 Serena Comeback Rumours 18:26 Ferrero & Alcaraz Unfollow 19:56 Indian Wells Draw Talk 21:31 Indian Wells Player Perks 25:41 Doubles Court Beef 27:40 Life Advice Nerves 31:16 Tennis vs Golf Majors 37:22 Golf Challenge Banter 38:17 Wrap Up
March 2 · 47 min
153: Alcaraz Unbeatable at Indian Wells? Does Federer Track Results? + Fashion with Woodie White | EP 153
Keep an eye out on our Instagram for all the latest with the Coaches Bracket + for all the fit checks from our fashion correspondent, Woodie White: https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/ On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson welcome Woodie White (Oyster Tennis) as an on-site Indian Wells fashion correspondent and discuss on-court vs off-court style, retro kits, and how little say most players have in their apparel. The crew also recaps last week’s winners on both the ATP & WTA tours including Daniil Medvedev’s dominant Dubai run ending his 22-cities/22-titles streak. They cover major news of ATP players and staff stranded in Dubai amid the situation in the Middle East, make predictions for the huge 1000 tournament at Indian Wells, and wrap with the MGM Slam in Vegas where Joao Fonseca beats Reilly Opelka for the top prize. 00:00 Show Preview 00:33 Meet the Fashion Correspondent 01:40 Indian Wells Style Talk 03:56 Player Fits and Retro Trends 06:38 Kit Control and Night Looks 12:40 Winners Circle 16:11 Dubai Title 19:27 Santiago Final 22:47 WTA Austin Breakthrough 24:44 Major News Dubai Travel Chaos 26:47 Unprecedented Tour Exemptions 28:00 Indian Wells Doubts 28:59 Major Opinions 29:17 Medvedev Stat Streak Ends 29:58 Serve bot of the Week 30:45 Jack’s Flowers 31:55 Sam’s Federer and Golf query 33:47 Indian Wells Preview 34:24 Men’s Title Favorites 35:11 Surface and Desert Conditions 36:49 WTA and Americans to Watch 38:20 Why Indian Wells Is Special 39:57 Locked In Picks Recap 42:22 Locked In Picks for Indian Wells 44:40 MGM Slam Recap 47:14 Episode Wrap
February 27 · 47 min
152: Tommy Paul & Reilly Opelka, Eala Mania, Hottie Bracket & Major Match Draft | EP 152
Tommy Paul and Reilly Opelka join the pod ahead of the MGM Slam in Las Vegas, breaking down practice, travel plans, and a rapid-fire “bot or not” preview of the field. They also reflect on growing up together, being roommates, their friendship and what it was like finally facing off on tour! The guys also revisit Alex Eala’s recent surge and the incredible fan support around her, answer fan mail + life advice, preview the upcoming “Hottie Coaches” bracket designed by Sam, and draft four suitors for Margaret ahead of Major Match launching next Thursday, March 5th! 00:00 Show Preview 00:39 Tommy And Reilly Join 01:13 MGM Slam Talk 03:50 Bot Or Not Game 05:26 Travel 07:12 Roommates And Friendship 10:09 Dorm Stories And Fights 12:24 Taking Reilly In 15:34 MGM Bracket Draw update 18:03 Curling Take Backlash 19:08 Alex Eala Superstar Talk 22:38 Donut Shop Stat Check 24:10 Fan Questions 24:15 Most Underrated Players 26:47 Tennis Players Sprint Race 28:50 Worst Turbulence Stories 32:43 Should Tournament Levels Change 34:39 Doubles Partner Drama Life Advice 36:52 Hot Coaches Bracket Seeds 39:03 Major Match Draft Picks 47:09 Wrap Up
February 23 · 43 min
151: Alex Eala’s Stardom, Alcaraz Looking Unstoppable & Delrays Epic 250! | EP 151
Last chance to apply for Major Match! https://nothingmajorshow.com/majormatch On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, Stevie recap a busy week across the tours, with all the segments featured from last week! They recap all the winners as Carlos Alcaraz wins Doha over Arthur Fils, Sebastian Korda takes a loaded Delray Beach, and Jessica Pegula captures the Dubai 1000. They debate Rio’s weak field after Tomas Echeverri’s title run, check in on Coco Gauff’s serve issues, and ask if Jannik Sinner should be worried after an early Doha loss. The guys also discuss the crowds Alexandra Eala is drawing worldwide, preview Acapulco/Dubai/Santiago, touch on Serena Williams re-entering the drug testing pool, and close with their Locks of the Week! 00:00 Monday Show Kickoff 01:04 Matchmaking Callouts 01:41 Alcaraz Wins Doha 03:38 Doha Mindset 06:28 Rio Title and Field Debate 09:31 Hitting with Arnaldi 11:16 Delray Beach Loaded Draw 13:09 Pegula Takes Dubai 15:17 Coco Gauff Serve Woes 18:26 Major News: Sinner Slump 21:25 Major Opinions & Stevie’s Stats 22:22 Serve Bot of the Week 24:22 Jack's Flowers 25:28 Hottie Coaches Bracket 26:17 Sam’s Query - Alex Eala 29:29 Acapulco Preview 32:34 Dubai and Santiago Rundown 36:01 Serena Rumors 41:10 Locks of the Week 43:03 Wrap Up
February 20 · 51 min
150: Kecmanović Interview, Sams Jingle, Life Advice & Major Match Bachelorette! | EP 150
On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys open with Sam finally debuting his long-awaited (and heavily roasted) show jingle. They’re joined by Miomir Kecmanović, who joins after about being voted “worst dressed player" in our 2025 awards, talks about switching clothing sponsors to Joma, leaving Belgrade for IMG at 13, pet peeves about the U.S and his relationship with Novak Djokovic. Plus a special ATP Tinder extra feature! Fan Questions follow, as well as a long awaited return of Life Advice! The crew then introduces Margaret the “Major Match” Bachelorette, before they wrap with a Winter Olympics segment assigning tennis players to which event they think they could compete in & announcing the winner of our MGM Slam competition. Single Guys, to apply to be on Major Match & win a virtual date with Margaret as well as be assigned one of the hosts as your dating coach, please submit your video applications here: https://nothingmajorshow.com/majormatch To have your question or Life Advice featured in an episode, write in here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 What’s Coming Up + Sam’s Long-Awaited Jingle 01:05 Roasting the jingle 03:36 Miomir Kecmanović interview 04:11 ‘Worst Dressed’ Apology + New Kit Sponsor 06:11 From Belgrade to IMG at 13: The Big Move & Early Struggles 10:18 Life in the U.S.: Pet Peeves 12:22 Novak Djokovic Relationship 14:40 Locker-Room Talk, Tour Friends & AI Tinder Reactions 19:52 Fan Questions 25:12 Life Advice 32:04 Major Match Bachelorette: Meet Margaret + What She’s Looking For 39:00 Winter Olympics: Which Tennis Players Would Dominate on Ice & Snow 49:12 MGM Slam Competition Winner 50:54 Wrap-Up
February 16 · 38 min
149: Shelton Thrills in Dallas, Kyrgios Joins the Bald Club & Locks of the week | EP 149
Our Pro vs Amateur challenge part 2 is now live! https://youtu.be/JcNy5DTKvRY Apply for Major Match! https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/majormatch In this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson recap a packed week across the ATP and WTA tours, highlighted by an electric all‑American Dallas final where Ben Shelton outlasts Taylor Fritz in a dramatic three‑setter after saving match points. They also break down Alex de Minaur’s straight‑forward win over Felix Auger‑Aliassime in the Rotterdam final and Francisco Cerúndolo’s title run in Buenos Aires. On the WTA side, they cover Karolina Muchova’s Doha 1000 title over new top‑10 member Victoria Mboko amid a tournament full of upsets. Stevie’s Stats, Johns Serve Bot of the week & Sam’s Query returns, as well as a debut for Jacks Flowers. They close by previewing the week ahead in Doha, Rio, Delray Beach, and Dubai and make their “locked in” picks for the upcoming titles. 00:00 Welcome Back + What’s Coming Up This Week 00:49 Explaining the ‘Major Match’ Bachelorette Dating Segment 03:36 ATP Week Recap: Three Finals, Top Seeds Collide 04:21 Dallas Final Breakdown: Fritz vs Shelton Thriller 07:16 Dallas Crowd Moments + Cowboys Coach Cigar Story 11:21 Rotterdam Final: De Minaur’s Clinic vs Auger-Aliassime 14:03 Buenos Aires: Cerúndolo Wins at Home on Clay 15:50 WTA Doha 1000 18:07 Major News: Kyrgios & Draper Join the Bald Club 20:14 On-Court Milestone: Marin Čilić Reaches 600 ATP Wins 22:01 Active-Wins Context + Stan’s Chase 24:41 Major Opinions Kickoff: Stevie’s Stats 25:46 Serve Bot of the Week 26:40 Jack’s Flowers 27:17 Sam Querrey’s Query: Favorite Tennis Couples on Tour 29:12 Week Ahead Preview: Doha, Rio, Delray & Dubai Breakdown 35:37 Locked In Picks 37:45 Wrap-Up:
February 13 · 37 min
148: Casper Ruud Interview, Fatherhood & Dating on Tour | EP 148
Pros v Amateurs part 2 is now live! https://youtu.be/JcNy5DTKvRY Win your MGM Slam tickets here! - https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/mgmslam Ladies, write into us if you are interested in our Major Match segment! https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/majormatch In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome friend of the pod Casper Ruud for an interview. They chat about gearing up for the MGM Slam in Vegas, life lately, and what it’s been like stepping into fatherhood! Plus, they dive into topics such as the challenges of dating as a pro tennis player and are joined by Brittany from Tennis Warehouse to recap the recent Pros vs. Amateurs tennis challenge part 2. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Interview with Casper Ruud 04:13 Casper Ruuds Vegas Experience 05:23 Fatherhood and Tennis 11:18 Valentine's Day and Relationships on Tour 13:31 Winter Olympics and Norwegian Pride 16:59 MGM Slam Details and Contest 20:33 Matchmaking Segment 20:58 Dating on the Tennis Tour 22:31 Challenges of Dating a Tennis Player 25:00 Funny Dating Stories 28:52 Pros vs. Amateurs Challenge Recap 30:40 Interview with Brittany from Tennis Warehouse 36:44 Close
February 10 · 41 min
147: Alcaraz’s Childhood Idol, Felix’s Indoor Dominance & Weekly Picks! | EP 147
Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The 4.5/5.0 Challenge trailer is now live on our Instagram! Full challenge releasing on YouTube on Wednesday the 11th! https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/ Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code NOTHINGMAJOR at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/NOTHINGMAJOR and use the code NOTHINGMAJOR to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, debuting a new segmented format, Sam, John, and Stevie break down last week’s winners, preview the tournaments kicking off today, and lock in their picks for who they expect to have a big week. They also share an update on the unofficial sponsored players from the Wildcard Wheel. Plus, they cover all the latest news from around the tour, including revealing which player Carlos Alcaraz was a massive fan of growing up. Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The 4.5/5.0 Challenge trailer is now live on our Instagram! Full challenge releasing on YouTube on Wednesday the 11th! https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/ Write into us if you are interested in our Matchmaking segment! https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code NOTHINGMAJOR at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/NOTHINGMAJOR and use the code NOTHINGMAJOR to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, debuting a new segmented format, Sam, John, and Stevie break down last week’s winners, preview the tournaments kicking off today, and lock in their picks for who they expect to have a big week. They also share an update on the unofficial sponsored players from the Wildcard Wheel! Plus, they cover all the latest news from around the tour, including revealing which player Carlos Alcaraz was a massive fan of growing up. 00:00:00 Welcome, format, and announcements 00:01:44 Winners Circle: Davis Cup highlights 00:04:02 Winners Circle: ATP/WTA results 00:06:33 Nothing Major News 00:18:29 Wildcard Wheels update 00:19:28 Major Opinions: Stats, servebot, debate 00:19:42 Stevie Stats 00:21:13 Servebot of the Week 00:21:30 Sam’s Query: Would Novak have 30 slams? 00:29:36 Transition Game: Week preview and picks 00:29:36 Dallas Open preview and field 00:30:42 Rotterdam 500 preview, key matches 00:31:21 Buenos Aires, WTA Doha 1000 00:31:59 Locks of the week begin 00:33:15 Long shots of the week 00:34:04 Jaume Munar name debate 00:34:23 Outro and subscribe reminders
February 6 · 49 min
146: Super Bowl Stories, Forgotten about top 10 players and Alexander Bublik Interview! | EP 146
Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The 4.5/5.0 Challenge trailer is now live on our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nothingmajorshow/ The podcast is back to 'Nothing Major’! After our 2 weeks of Australian Open coverage with Something Major. Sam, John, Jack & Stevie discuss the best and worst outfits from the Australian Open, plus go over which former top 10 players are the most forgotten! With the Super Bowl this Sunday, the guys also talk about their stories of watching the event whilst on tour. Finally, Alexander Bublik joins the podcast to talk about participating in the MGM Slam in Las Vegas on March 1st, as well as what it meant to him to break into the top 10 in the world! 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Recap of Sam’s trip down under 03:10 Stevie and Sam's 4.5/5.0 Challenge 05:11 Jack's Hamstring Update 05:52 Debate: Career Grand Slam vs. Total Majors 08:50 Best and Worst Outfits at the Australian Open 18:23 Most Forgotten Top 10 Players of the Last 25 Years 24:02 Davis Cup Qualifiers Discussion 26:33 Super Bowl Stories 31:42 Mens AO Bracket Results and Prizes 33:59 Interview with Alexander Bublik 49:23 Closing
February 1 · 27 min
145: 2026 Australian Open Finals Recap! Carlos Alcaraz Makes History | Something Major | EP 145
Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The Australian Open has now concluded, which means this is our final Something Major Episode of the tournament. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from both finals, including the match of arguably two of the greatest athletes on the planet, Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz - Who both were competing for history! They also give their thoughts on Rybakina potentially competing for the World No.1 spot, after her fine run of form continued as she took out the current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to become champion in Australia. To check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor We will be back on Friday with Nothing Major! 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Novak Djokovic's Remarkable Performance 03:11 Carlos Alcaraz Shines 04:37 The Longevity of Novak's Career 06:28 Speculations on Novak's Future 12:21 MGM Slam Event Preview 15:31 Women's Final Recap: Rybakina vs. Sabalenka 16:30 Rybakina's Dominance 17:35 The Best Serves in Women's Tennis 19:58 Comparing Rybakina to Sabalenka 21:10 Debate: Career Slam vs. Most Majors 22:45 Bracket Challenge 25:07 Final Thoughts
January 30 · 29 min
144: 2026 Australian Open Semifinals Recap, Novak & Alcaraz Brilliance! | Something Major | EP 144
Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The Australian Open is nearing its conclusion, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show! Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson & Jack Sock break down all the news from the SFs on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including arguably two of the greatest Semifinals the Australian Open has ever seen! They also give their previews of the Finals and debate whether Novak can claim Slam number 25, or whether Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest ever to get the ‘Career Slam’. Plus, whether Sabalenka can be stopped in Australia! To check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 Introduction 00:31 MGM Grand Slam Bracket Breakdown 04:56 Alcaraz vs. Zverev Match Recap 12:44 Novak Djokovic's Performance 16:42 Analyzing Novak's Tactical Brilliance 18:05 Debating the Importance of Career Slams 20:05 Men's Final Predictions: Novak vs. Carlos 22:16 Women's Semifinals Recap & Final Preview 27:32 Bracket Standings 29:12 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
January 28 · 35 min
143: 2026 Australian Open Quarterfinals Recap & Semi-Final Predictions! | Something Major | EP 143
Get your MGM Slam tickets here! https://bit.ly/mgmslam2026 The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from the QFs on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including more dominance for Sinner & Alcaraz & whether Novak & Zverev can challenge them in the Semis. Plus, they go over a big wins for Svitolina & Pegula and give their thoughts on Coco Gauffs racquet smash. To check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 Introduction 00:37 MGM Slam Partnership Announcement 01:59 Discussion on the Australian Open Matches 02:43 Alcaraz vs. De Minaur Match Analysis 06:54 Zverev vs. Learner Tien Match Breakdown 10:22 Sinner vs. Shelton Match Recap 12:53 Djokovic vs. Musetti Match Insights 15:27 Novak Djokovic's Strategy and Fitness 17:15 Fun Segment: Best Hair, Carlos or Novak? 19:11 Mens Semifinal Predictions 20:13 Stevie's Stats 21:52 Women's Quarterfinals Recap 23:07 Coco Gauff Racket Smash 25:05 Women's Semifinal Predictions 31:26 Bracket Standings 33:20 Closing Remarks
January 26 · 31 min
142: 2026 Australian Open Round 4 Recap & QF Predictions! | Something Major | EP 142
Get your MGM Slam tickets here! linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from Round 4 on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including how Novak Djokovic could be set to benefit from a walk over. Plus, they go over big wins for Learner Tien & Iva Jovic & predict the results of the Quarter-Finals. Stevie also gives us his Research of the round, with his favourite stat from Round 4. Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/NOTHINGMAJOR and use the code NOTHINGMAJOR to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:21 Reflecting on the Previous Episode 00:51 Big News: MGM Slam Partnership 01:30 Exclusive Content and Event Details 03:24 Discussing the Australian Open Matches 10:47 More Match Analysis and Previews 16:15 Respecting De Minaur 16:58 Shelton vs. Sinner: A Tough Matchup 18:22 Melbourne's Heat 18:52 American Women Dominating the Quarters 21:40 Iva Jovic vs. Sabalenka: A Tough Battle 23:36 Coco Gauff 28:40 Bracket Standings 30:39 Close