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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new 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).

  1. Big Question For Federer, Alcaraz Beats Safin, Indian Wells Heats Up | EP 155

    54 MIN AGO

    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 Kickoff00:30 Curling Debate Returns01:31 Channel Updates01:58 Alcaraz Rolls Dimitrov03:56 Sinner vs Shapovalov05:13 Djokovic Shaky Start06:53 Zverev Consistency08:34 Draper and Americans10:17 Fonseca Hype Train13:46 Indian Wells Atmosphere15:18 SheltonUpset16:55 Tiafoe Revenge Win18:22 WTA Seeds and Surprises21:11 Coco Gauff Injury Exit22:13 Eala Shines and Other Upsets22:51 Amanda Anisimova Statement Win24:05 Hotty Coaches Bracket Chaos26:38 Phoenix Challenger Explained28:03 Stevie Stats and Serve Bots29:31 Flowers for Sam Querrey30:59 Sam’s query to Federer34:10 Locked In Picks Update37:27 Wrap Up and Sign Off

    38 min
  2. Epic Doubles Pairings, Indian Wells Ready for Eala Mania + Is Golf Harder Than Tennis? | EP 154

    3 DAYS AGO

    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 Teaser00:21 Friday Pod Setup01:36 Alex Eala Hype Night Session02:39 Celebs04:01 Winners Circle 07:32 Windy Day Survival09:07 Venus Three Set Battle10:35 Match Picks14:25 Doubles Star Pairings17:25 Serena Comeback Rumours18:26 Ferrero & Alcaraz Unfollow19:56 Indian Wells Draw Talk21:31 Indian Wells Player Perks25:41 Doubles Court Beef27:40 Life Advice Nerves31:16 Tennis vs Golf Majors37:22 Golf Challenge Banter38:17 Wrap Up

    39 min
  3. Alcaraz Unbeatable at Indian Wells? Does Federer Track Results? + Fashion with Woodie White | EP 153

    6 DAYS AGO

    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 Correspondent01:40 Indian Wells Style Talk03:56 Player Fits and Retro Trends06:38 Kit Control and Night Looks12:40 Winners Circle16:11 Dubai Title19:27 Santiago Final22:47 WTA Austin Breakthrough24:44 Major News Dubai Travel Chaos26:47 Unprecedented Tour Exemptions28:00 Indian Wells Doubts28:59 Major Opinions 29:17 Medvedev Stat Streak Ends29:58 Serve bot of the Week30:45 Jack’s Flowers31:55 Sam’s Federer and Golf query33:47 Indian Wells Preview 34:24 Men’s Title Favorites35:11 Surface and Desert Conditions36:49 WTA and Americans to Watch38:20 Why Indian Wells Is Special39:57 Locked In Picks Recap42:22 Locked In Picks for Indian Wells44:40 MGM Slam Recap47:14 Episode Wrap

    48 min
  4. Tommy Paul & Reilly Opelka, Eala Mania, Hottie Bracket & Major Match Draft | EP 152

    27 FEB

    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 Preview00:39 Tommy And Reilly Join01:13 MGM Slam Talk03:50 Bot Or Not Game05:26 Travel07:12 Roommates And Friendship10:09 Dorm Stories And Fights12:24 Taking Reilly In15:34 MGM Bracket Draw update18:03 Curling Take Backlash19:08 Alex Eala Superstar Talk22:38 Donut Shop Stat Check24:10 Fan Questions 24:15 Most Underrated Players26:47 Tennis Players Sprint Race28:50 Worst Turbulence Stories32:43 Should Tournament Levels Change34:39 Doubles Partner Drama Life Advice36:52 Hot Coaches Bracket Seeds39:03 Major Match Draft Picks47:09 Wrap Up

    48 min
  5. Alex Eala’s Stardom, Alcaraz Looking Unstoppable & Delrays Epic 250! | EP 151

    23 FEB

    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 Kickoff01:04 Matchmaking Callouts01:41 Alcaraz Wins Doha03:38 Doha Mindset06:28 Rio Title and Field Debate09:31 Hitting with Arnaldi11:16 Delray Beach Loaded Draw13:09 Pegula Takes Dubai15:17 Coco Gauff Serve Woes18:26 Major News: Sinner Slump21:25 Major Opinions & Stevie’s Stats22:22 Serve Bot of the Week24:22 Jack's Flowers 25:28 Hottie Coaches Bracket26:17 Sam’s Query - Alex Eala29:29 Acapulco Preview 32:34 Dubai and Santiago Rundown36:01 Serena Rumors41:10 Locks of the Week43:03 Wrap Up

    44 min
  6. Kecmanović Interview, Sams Jingle, Life Advice & Major Match Bachelorette! | EP 150

    20 FEB

    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 Jingle01:05 Roasting the jingle03:36 Miomir Kecmanović interview04:11 ‘Worst Dressed’ Apology + New Kit Sponsor 06:11 From Belgrade to IMG at 13: The Big Move & Early Struggles10:18 Life in the U.S.: Pet Peeves12:22 Novak Djokovic Relationship 14:40 Locker-Room Talk, Tour Friends & AI Tinder Reactions19:52 Fan Questions25:12 Life Advice 32:04 Major Match Bachelorette: Meet Margaret + What She’s Looking For39:00 Winter Olympics: Which Tennis Players Would Dominate on Ice & Snow49:12 MGM Slam Competition Winner 50:54 Wrap-Up

    52 min
  7. Shelton Thrills in Dallas, Kyrgios Joins the Bald Club & Locks of the week | EP 149

    16 FEB

    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 Week00:49 Explaining the ‘Major Match’ Bachelorette Dating Segment03:36 ATP Week Recap: Three Finals, Top Seeds Collide04:21 Dallas Final Breakdown: Fritz vs Shelton Thriller07:16 Dallas Crowd Moments + Cowboys Coach Cigar Story11:21 Rotterdam Final: De Minaur’s Clinic vs Auger-Aliassime14:03 Buenos Aires: Cerúndolo Wins at Home on Clay15:50 WTA Doha 100018:07 Major News: Kyrgios & Draper Join the Bald Club20:14 On-Court Milestone: Marin Čilić Reaches 600 ATP Wins22:01 Active-Wins Context + Stan’s Chase24:41 Major Opinions Kickoff: Stevie’s Stats25:46 Serve Bot of the Week26:40 Jack’s Flowers27:17 Sam Querrey’s Query: Favorite Tennis Couples on Tour29:12 Week Ahead Preview: Doha, Rio, Delray & Dubai Breakdown35:37 Locked In Picks37:45 Wrap-Up:

    38 min
  8. Casper Ruud Interview, Fatherhood & Dating on Tour | EP 148

    13 FEB

    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 Ruud04:13 Casper Ruuds Vegas Experience05:23 Fatherhood and Tennis11:18 Valentine's Day and Relationships on Tour13:31 Winter Olympics and Norwegian Pride16:59 MGM Slam Details and Contest20:33 Matchmaking Segment20:58 Dating on the Tennis Tour22:31 Challenges of Dating a Tennis Player25:00 Funny Dating Stories28:52 Pros vs. Amateurs Challenge Recap30:40 Interview with Brittany from Tennis Warehouse36:44 Close

    37 min
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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new 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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  • Creator
    Sift Creative
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
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