Episodios

  • 94: US Open Mixed Doubles Uncovered, Eric Butorac & Cincy Recap | EP 94

    94: US Open Mixed Doubles Uncovered, Eric Butorac & Cincy Recap | EP 94
    Aug 18 2025
    With the US Open upon us, Sam, Steve, and Jack break down the brand-new mixed doubles format with special guest Eric Butorac. The US Open’s Senior Director of Player Relations gives us the inside scoop on the event including the moment Jannik Sinner asked if he could team up with Serena Williams!

    From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret visit last year to the fresh upgrades around the US Open grounds, Eric offers some great behind-the-scenes updates.

    The US Open Bracket Challenge is coming and the boys reveal the details on a special live Nothing Major show at the Open this week!

    00:00 Sponsor Message
    01:26 On Today's Episode...
    02:21 Cincinnati Finals Recap
    03:53 Sinner and Alcaraz Rivalry
    08:48 Terence Atmane proves Sam wrong
    13:23 The guys complain about the schedule again
    15:05 Iga vs. Paolini
    17:38 Eric Butorac joing the pod
    17:38 Mixed Doubles Event at the US Open
    21:16 Navigating Grand Slam Approvals
    21:41 Anticipation for Other Slams to Follow
    22:12 Official Announcement and Player Reactions
    23:57 Facilitating Player Pairings
    25:42 Challenges of Tournament Directing
    28:24 Celebrity Appearances at the US Open
    31:38 Exciting Renovations and Future Plans
    34:31 Mixed Doubles Tournament Predictions
    37:31 Housekeeping and Live Show
    40:43 Goodbye!
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    41 m
  • 93: Kalamazoo, Cincy Chaos & the Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge | EP 93

    93: Kalamazoo, Cincy Chaos & the Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge | EP 93
    Aug 15 2025
    In this week's Friday episode, John, Sam and Steve take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the legendary Kalamazoo boys' tennis tournament and its significance in the junior tennis world.

    The boys share stories about their enjoyable (and sometimes chaotic) times at the Cincinnati Open and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions, including revealing who are the worst practice partners on Tour...

    And finally after months of embarrassing himself with the worst attempts at pronouncing professional tennis player names, Sam is put in the hot seat, with a list of names chosen by our listeners.

    00:00 Sponsor Message
    01:25 Intro
    03:56 Cincinnati Memories
    10:14 Kalamazoo Tournament Recap
    17:11 Fan Questions: Analytics in Tennis
    20:19 Cincy Ball Kids and Personal Experiences
    22:13 Practice Partners and Arrangements
    23:24 Challenges with Practice Partners
    25:47 American Players in Masters 1000
    26:21 Hypothetical Matchup: College Steve Johnson vs. Ben Shelton
    27:17 Life Advice: Parenthood, yes or no?
    29:41 The Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge
    34:31 Goodbye!
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    35 m
  • 92: Shelton’s Toronto Triumph, Mboko’s Breakthrough & Who Got Robbed by the Big 4? | EP 92

    92: Shelton’s Toronto Triumph, Mboko’s Breakthrough & Who Got Robbed by the Big 4? | EP 92
    Aug 11 2025
    John, Sam, and Steve kick off your week “live” from Cincinnati, running down the biggest headlines in tennis, including Ben Shelton’s maiden Masters 1000 title in Toronto and teenage Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko capturing her first title and rising to Canadian No. 1.

    The crew breaks down Shelton’s explosive athleticism, undeniable clutch gene, and the tactical brilliance of his father, while also celebrating Mboko’s stunning run in Canada and discussing her ceiling and career potential.

    And of course, there’s never a wrong time to talk about the Big 4, the squad debates who truly got robbed of Masters 1000 titles in the shadow of their dominance.

    00:00 Intro
    01:25 Episode Overview
    03:05 Cincinnati Tournament Insights
    05:09 Toronto Tournament Highlights
    05:26 Ben Shelton's Rise in Tennis
    12:59 Women's Tennis Highlights
    19:20 Upcoming US Open Predictions
    21:35 Tennis Player Performance Analysis
    22:17 Carlos Alcaraz's Travel Schedule
    24:12 Masters Series Discussion
    28:10 Life Advice Segment Debut
    31:42 Outro and Cincy Predictions
    31:56 A Wild John Isner Appears
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    36 m
  • 91: Mailbag, Cincinnati Tales, and a Masters 1000 Debate | EP 91

    91: Mailbag, Cincinnati Tales, and a Masters 1000 Debate | EP 91
    Aug 8 2025
    The boys are back as tennis heads to Cincinnati for the latest Masters 1000!


    With a fresh debate around the new Masters 1000 structure the talk of tennis., John, Jack, Sam and Steve are joined by Toronto Tournament Director, Karl Hale to offer his thoughts on the hot topic.


    The group discuss player withdrawals, the schedule shake-up, and throw out some wildly confident predictions for Cincinnati. The boy take a trip down memory lane, remembering some memorable moments in Mason, Ohio and break down the big renovation that might just make it the best Masters 1000 on the calendar (depending on who you ask).


    The Major Mailbag makes it popular appearance, and it's time to tackle your burning questions, from coaching insights to lower-ranked player's sponsor challenges.


    Plus the boys reveal an exciting event with Red Bull next month, and one lucky listener might even get a chance to join the fun...

    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
    01:26 Episode Overview
    02:06 Red Bull Flugtag Event Announcement
    03:55 Cincinnati Tournament Discussion
    11:16 Mailbag Questions
    17:09 Tough Opponents and Player Struggles
    17:53 Player Name Pronunciation Game
    18:47 Coaching in Modern Tennis
    21:44 Special Guest: Karl Hale on New Tournament Formats
    26:37 Player Sentiments on 12-Day Events
    30:15 Tournament Pullouts and Future Concerns
    35:10 Predictions and Retirement Speculations
    36:42 Closing Remarks
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    37 m
  • 90: The Ugliest Games in Tennis, Sam's Reality TV Flashback, & Canada Recap | EP 90

    90: The Ugliest Games in Tennis, Sam's Reality TV Flashback, & Canada Recap | EP 90
    Aug 4 2025
    The boys are back and things are getting ugly (in the best way) as they revisit their “Ugliest Strokes” debate, respond to hilarious fan feedback, and rank the absolute worst games in tennis history.

    There's plenty to break down from Toronto and Montreal, but more importantly, Sam feels this is the right time to reflect on his infamous stint on Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker ... complete with a fake house and even a fake... dog?!

    Plus: want life advice from your favorite tennis pros? We’re launching a new segment, and you could be part of it!

    00:00 Intro
    00:51 Welcome to the Show!
    02:38 Stevie's Hall of Fame Induction
    05:11 Discussing Ugly Tennis Games
    13:45 Comparing Toronto and Montreal Tournaments
    15:41 Toronto Draw and QFs Preview
    17:22 Toronto Predictions
    21:01 Vasek Pospisil Retires
    23:45 Montreal Reaction
    25:54 US Open x The Bachelor
    30:19 Sam's Reality TV Experience
    34:22 New Life Advice Segment
    35:55 Goodbye!
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    37 m
  • 89: Alexander Zverev Joins the Pod, Dinners with Rafa & Chasing Grand Slam Glory | EP 89

    89: Alexander Zverev Joins the Pod, Dinners with Rafa & Chasing Grand Slam Glory | EP 89
    Aug 1 2025
    World No. 3 Alexander Zverev stops by for what might be the funniest and most dehydrated interview of his life. Battling full-body cramps (seriously), Zverev still dives into it all: the crash after the Australian Open final, the mistakes he’s owned, and what it’ll take to finally leave the 'No Majors' club.


    The crew discuss mental health, public pressure, and the wild experience of being coached by both Toni AND Rafael Nadal that resulted in an incredible story of Rafa giving a forehand masterclass in the middle of an intense dinner that went until at 1AM....


    Zverev gives Sam a hard time, questions the so-called “Golden Generation” of the 1980s, and opens up about traveling with dogs, his growing collection of questionable gold chains, before being put on the Nothing Major Hot Seat.


    One of the funniest, weirdest, and most honest chats we’ve had with a top player. And yes, the cramps made the cut!


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:51 Episode teaser

    01:08 Getting Zverev on the Podcast

    02:15 Zverev's Joins the Pod and the Beef with Sam

    11:15 Sibling Rivalry and Early Career

    13:51 Challenges and Future Goals

    19:14 Coaching and Mentorship

    23:28 Rafa's Unbelievable Dedication

    24:34 Advice from a Champion

    25:55 The Roland Garros Setback

    28:09 Comparing Tennis Generations

    32:21 Las Vegas Companions

    35:22 Traveling with Dogs

    37:11 Worst Match Memories

    40:23 Annoying Opponents

    41:44 European Pet Peeves in America

    43:47 Goodbye!
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    46 m
  • 88: DC Download, Canada & The Ugliest Strokes in Tennis History | EP 88

    88: DC Download, Canada & The Ugliest Strokes in Tennis History | EP 88
    Jul 29 2025
    John, Jack, Stevie, and Sam kick off the week by breaking down the biggest headlines in tennis.


    The boys recap the big results from Washington D.C., discuss Venus Williams’ return to the court, and preview the tour’s upcoming stops in Canada.


    The crew start an important debate, what are the ugliest swings in tennis history? And reveal what insurance looks like for pro tennis players.


    Plus, they tease an exciting special guest joining Friday’s episode…


    00:00 Intro

    00:50 Weekend Recap

    01:12 Washington DC Event Highlights

    03:13 Men's Final Analysis: Thrills and Heartbreaks

    05:34 First Titles and Player Reflections

    10:10 Ben Shelton's Performance and Potential

    16:23 Venus Williams' Comeback and Women's Highlights

    21:29 Other Tournament Results and Cheap Points Debate

    23:04 Insurance Talk and Retirement Benefits

    23:42 Retirement Insurance Options

    24:39 The Hassles of Dental Insurance

    26:12 Booking Flights and Celebrity Tasks

    27:27 Toronto vs. Montreal Tournaments

    32:51 Debating Ugly Tennis Strokes

    38:07 Heated Argument and Final Thoughts
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    40 m
  • 87: Mark Ein Joins the Pod, Favorite Moments and our Birthday Special! | EP 87

    87: Mark Ein Joins the Pod, Favorite Moments and our Birthday Special! | EP 87
    Jul 25 2025
    Nothing Major turns one!

    Join John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie for the one-year anniversary episode as they celebrate 12 months of being on air, not being cancelled and somehow not being sick of each other.

    This week the boys are joined by Mark Ein, Tournament Director of the Washington DC Open and partner of the Washington Commanders, who shares his journey in tennis, what it takes to run a world-class tournament, and some unforgettable stories, including a special moment with Rafael Nadal.

    A big thank you for following, subscribing and listening to Nothing Major, here's to the future!

    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
    02:22 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast
    03:20 Favorite Moments and Guests
    06:24 Goals for the Next Year
    08:24 Discussing the Washington DC Tournament
    10:34 Memorable Matches and Experiences
    19:09 Interview with Mark Ein
    20:03 Debating Tennis Strategies
    21:05 Transforming the Tournament Experience
    23:04 From Ball Boy to Tournament Owner
    24:13 Challenges of Hosting Top Players
    26:17 Player Requests and Tournament Logistics
    30:11 Crossover Between Tennis and NFL Ownership
    32:23 Memorable Matches and Player Interactions
    39:04 Fun Questions and Personal Stories
    44:52 Outro and Future Plans
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    47 m