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).

  1. Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188

    18 hrs ago

    Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188

    Nothing Major Wimbledon Bracket is live tomorrow! Register for your chance to win a $2,000 gift card and be a guest on the show - https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Join us from next Tuesday for Something Major Wimbledon, with episodes releasing every other day!  On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie get ready for a packed Wimbledon stretch and react to the biggest story of the week: Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban after refusing a drug test. The guys break down the whereabouts system, discuss how it works in practice and explain why they feel the punishment is way too harsh. Then they’re joined by former British No. 1 Kyle Edmund to talk about building his game around his forehand, his run to the 2018 Australian Open semifinals, the challenges of moving on grass and what makes Wimbledon feel so different from Queen’s. Plus, the guys get nostalgic about their favorite Wimbledon traditions, debate seeds and wildcards, including Nick Kyrgios, make some early picks and close things out with a review thanks to our partners at Tennis Warehouse. 00:00 Jam Packed Preview00:39 Bracket Challenge Returns02:05 Vondrousova Ban Explained03:45 Whereabouts Strikes System10:07 Kyle Edmund Joins11:35 Edmund Game And Forehand13:50 2018 Aussie Open Run18:00 Grass Season And Clubs25:26 Wimbledon Membership Perks31:09 British Vs American Peeves38:11 Post Interview Wimbledon Nostalgia41:48 Wimbledon House Life43:08 Championship Court Practice44:58 Seeds and Draw Talk46:38 Grass Court Parity48:29 Wildcards and Kyrgios50:54 Picking the Champion53:58 ESPN Wimbledon Prep58:28 Nike Shoe Review01:04:11 Ratings and Wrap Up01:07:50 Jingle Finale

    1hr 10min
  2. Serena's Wimbledon Wildcard, Alex Eala Mania Returns & Tiafoe Triumphs | EP 187

    3 days ago

    Serena's Wimbledon Wildcard, Alex Eala Mania Returns & Tiafoe Triumphs | EP 187

    On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a huge week on grass. They break down Frances Tiafoe’s title run in Halle, where he beat Taylor Fritz without facing a break point and finally snapped a seven-match skid against him. Then they head to Queen’s, where Francisco Cerúndolo battled through a tough week to win the title and got a special moment with his parents making the trip from Argentina for the final. Plus, the guys discuss Linda Nosková’s win in Berlin, Jessica Pegula’s momentum heading into Wimbledon, Alexandra Eala’s recent form and the biggest story in tennis: Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon singles. 00:00 Show Kickoff00:35 Bracket Winner Ghosting02:03 Stevie’s Punishment Plan03:07 Behind the Scenes Drama05:44 Tiafoe Wins Halle09:43 Wimbledon Threat Talk13:52 Queens Final Recap19:24 American Wimbledon Chances22:32 Noskova Shines in Berlin24:36 Berlin Breakthroughs28:54 Serena Returns To Wimbledon35:16 Alex Eala Grass Watch38:53 World Cup Bro Debate40:26 Stevie Stats And Servebot42:38 Final Pre-Wimbledon Events44:10 Wrap And Next Episode

    45 min
  3. Diana Shnaider Joins! Reaching a Slam Semi, The Hottie Coach Bracket & Being an F1 Fan | EP 186

    18 June

    Diana Shnaider Joins! Reaching a Slam Semi, The Hottie Coach Bracket & Being an F1 Fan | EP 186

    Have a question for the show or need some life advice? Visit https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ and head to the Fan Participation section to submit your questions, stories, or requests for advice! On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Stevie take the reins and welcome Diana Shnaider fresh off her Roland-Garros semifinal run. Diana talks about the quick turnaround from Paris to grass season, why she chose NC State as a top junior, and what college tennis was really like before making the leap to the pro tour.She also breaks down her French Open run, including her win over Madison Keys, her battle with Aryna Sabalenka, and the lessons she took from reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal. Plus, thoughts on working with Sascha Bajin & life on tour. The guys finish on fan questions covering first-class travel, tennis finances, Survivor, and social etiquette. 00:00 Show Intro00:14 Hosts and Week Preview00:46 Meet Diana Shnaider01:16 Name Pronunciation Story02:33 Home in Moscow03:36 Early Sports and Hobbies04:46 Why NC State10:38 College Life Shock13:43 Dorm Life and Crowds15:51 TV Shows and Staying17:05 Prize Money Talk18:04 Post College Coaching18:54 Bandana and Style20:22 Lefty Game Identity21:17 French Open Breakthrough24:39 Beating Sabalenka27:49 Semifinal Pressure Shift32:25 Tournament Room Requests33:13 Coach Sasha Impact36:00 Hottie Bracket Drama37:07 F1 Favorites and Karting38:41 No License Confession40:36 Post Interview Reactions42:18 Bracket Winner Shoutout43:15 Life Advice Travel Class45:17 Tennis Team Expenses46:50 Survivor Host Debate48:13 Retire That Story49:19 Champ Name Dilemma52:17 Show Wrap and Goodbye

    54 min
  4. Super Shelton, Serena Returns & Another Boycott? | EP 185

    15 June

    Super Shelton, Serena Returns & Another Boycott? | EP 185

    Go to https://kachava.com and use code NOTHINGMAJOR for 15% off your first order. On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie tackle the hottest topic in tennis: John Isner eating on the podcast. Then they get into the biggest story of the week: Serena Williams is back. Serena’s return to doubles at Queen’s sparks a debate about whether she could make a real singles comeback—and whether anyone should count her out. The guys also break down Ben Shelton’s clutch title run in Stuttgart, Kamil Majchrzak’s shocking grass-court breakthrough in ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Donna Vekic’s Queen’s Club title as a lucky loser (plus a quick lesson on how lucky losers actually work). Plus: Wimbledon prize money, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist checkup, and rumblings of a US Open mixed doubles boycott. 00:00 Intro00:22 The Chewing Controversy02:51 Stuttgart Shelton’s Grass Breakthrough07:53 Fritz vs Drop Shot Problem10:36 Den Bosch Name Chaos11:19 Majchrzak Shocks the Top 1015:59 Queen’s WTA Vekic Lucky Loser Run22:33 Major News Serena Doubles Comeback24:51 Grass Injury Woes24:58 Fixing Slippery Courts25:56 Serena Wimbledon Talk27:20 Mixed Doubles Boycott Buzz29:39 Wimbledon Prize Money30:15 Alcaraz Wrist Update33:57 Stevie Stats Grass Kings35:00 Servebot Shelton Edition35:53 World Cup Detour37:12 Shelton’s Free Cars39:00 Queens vs Halle Fields42:17 Berlin Stacked Draw43:15 Wrap Up

    45 min
  5. Nothing Major’s First Thursday Drop! Grass Swing Predictions, World Cup Picks | Ep 184

    11 June

    Nothing Major’s First Thursday Drop! Grass Swing Predictions, World Cup Picks | Ep 184

    To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajorCode to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TX On the first-ever Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John, Sam, and Stevie review their pre–Monte Carlo clay buy/sell picks, highlighting calls on Arthur Fils, Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and Adrian Mannarino, before shifting to fresh grass-court buys and sells.  They update their ATP Fantasy team and standings, make a full grass-season reset around Jannik Sinner, and debate roster value picks and alternates.  The guys also talk World Cup excitement and timing in North America, spin a “wildcard wheel” to pick extra national teams to follow, and answer fan questions on bugs and bees on court, judging grunts, and an Isner-vs-Opelka hypothetical. 00:00 Thursday Episode Kickoff01:22 Clay Picks Recap03:23 Stevie and John Results06:53 New Grass Picks12:10 Fantasy Team Shakeup17:07 Finalizing Fantasy Picks17:30 Join the ATP Fantasy League17:50 World Cup Hype Check19:49 Tour Life During World Cup21:27 Wildcard Wheel Soccer Teams26:59 Fan Questions Nature Moments29:30 Grunts Locker Room Talk31:07 Isner vs Opelka Debate31:55 Wrap Up and Grass Swing

    35 min
  6. 2026 Roland Garros Final Recap: Zverev a Hall Of Famer?! | Something Major | EP 183

    7 June

    2026 Roland Garros Final Recap: Zverev a Hall Of Famer?! | Something Major | EP 183

    On this Roland-Garros finals edition of Something Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson recap a dramatic men’s final as Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, regrouping after a tense fourth-set tiebreak and cruising 6-1 in the fifth to beat Cobolli. They also discuss what the title means for his legacy and Hall of Fame case. They debate whether Zverev can add more majors with Sinner and Alcaraz looming, then shift to the women’s final where Andreeva wins easily in straight sets ending the Cinderella run from Chwalinska and sparking debate about Andreeva’s place among the WTA elite. They also share behind-the-scenes Roland-Garros TV moments, conclude their bracket contest winners. 00:00 Intro00:17 Roland Garros Recap Setup01:30 Final Match Breakdown02:37 Fourth Set Turning Point03:16 Bathroom Break Reset06:27 Pressure Off In Fifth08:32 Hall Of Fame Resume10:04 More Majors Debate12:05 Sweaty Shirt Rant14:10 Sam Gets Roasted Live15:44 Cobolli Future Outlook20:25 Was The Event Meh21:53 Andreeva Ends Cinderella Run23:12 Why Fans Loved Poland Garros25:03 Is Andreeva Top Tier Now28:01 Wimbledon Wildcard Debate29:29 Roland Garros Green Room Stories32:10 Bracket Punishments And Results35:28 Winners Prizes And Wrap Up

    38 min
  7. 2026 Roland Garros SF Recap, Zverev Dominates & Chwalinska’s Fairytale | Something Major | EP 182

    5 June

    2026 Roland Garros SF Recap, Zverev Dominates & Chwalinska’s Fairytale | Something Major | EP 182

    https://www.tennis-warehouse.com Sam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on court.  They then discuss Alexander Zverev beating Jakub Menšík, crediting Zverev’s high first-serve percentage and baseline control, and preview the final with the guys having Zverev as the clear favorite despite slow starts.  Plus they cover the women’s semis: Maya Chwalinska’s dream run continues after defeating Diana Shnaider with crafty variety and Mirra Andreeva routing Marta Kostyuk comfortably to set up an Andreeva vs Chwalinska final. 00:00 Paris Semifinal Scene00:29 Show Intro and Crew01:35 Tournament Vibes Dip02:48 Arnaldi Withdraws Late05:38 Zverev Handles Mensik07:00 Why Zverev Looks Unplayable08:03 Stats Confusion and Tactics10:07 Ties and Ironing Break10:55 Final Preview Zverev vs Cobolli13:02 Matchup Edges and Haircut Talk14:46 Zverev Slow Starts Concern17:03 Women Semis Shock17:51 Chwalinska Crafty Game19:22 Underdog Hotel Story21:05 Wimbledon Wildcard Stakes22:01 Andreeva Dominates Kostyuk23:56 Finals Matchup Predictions26:01 Bracket Time Traveler26:58 Wrap Up

    29 min
  8. 2026 Roland Garros Round QF Recap, Flying Zverev & Fallen Sabalenka | Something Major | EP 181

    4 June

    2026 Roland Garros Round QF Recap, Flying Zverev & Fallen Sabalenka | Something Major | EP 181

    Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage.  From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener. The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, and Cobolli. They break down the biggest performances, debate who has the edge heading into the semifinals, and discuss what's stood out most from the second week in Paris. On the women’s side, they react to Sabalenka’s title hopes coming to an abrupt end and Shnaider’s continued rise. Plus, semifinal predictions and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings. https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 French Open Stakes00:51 Cold Open Roast01:36 Rating the Monologue03:22 Show Intro and Banter04:17 Quarterfinals Setup05:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca08:54 Zverev Rolls Jodar11:38 Cobolli Upsets Felix16:28 DMV Celebrity Tangent17:09 Women Quarterfinal Shock18:31 Windy Match Debate19:44 Semifinal Surprise Run20:42 Hermes Bag Detour21:27 Kostyuk Streak Talk23:03 Semifinals Set Recap24:14 Men Semifinal Picks27:09 Women Semifinal Picks28:19 Guest Plans Bracket Drama29:53 Wrap Up Thanks

    32 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sift Creative
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
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