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. Steve Weissman Joins! Virat Kohli vs Ronaldo, Sinner’s Insane Streak, Hottie Bracket Curse | EP 171

    1D AGO

    Steve Weissman Joins! Virat Kohli vs Ronaldo, Sinner’s Insane Streak, Hottie Bracket Curse | EP 171

    To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/noth...Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TX The ATP Fantasy segment was brought to you by our #partner ATP Tour. On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson and special guest Steve Weissman recap Madrid and preview Rome. Weissman explains how he writes and runs TC Live, then the group breaks down Jannik Sinner’s emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in a 56-minute Masters final and debates what it would take to beat Sinner, plus where Zverev fits behind Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.  They cover Marta Kostyuk beating Mirra Andreeva for a WTA 1000 title, discuss Kostyuk’s backflip background, and highlight Hailey Baptiste’s upset of Aryna Sabalenka saving six match points.  The show hits Kei Nishikori announcing his final season and top players’ criticism of French Open prize money. The show then features “Wiseman’s Wisdom” backing Arthur Fils, stats on Sabalenka’s streaks, and Sam’s query comparing popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Virat Kohli worldwide. The show closes with Rome picks, Iga Swiatek concern, ATP fantasy changes, and a closing Pacific-time rant. 00:00 Show Kickoff and Guest Intro01:22 How TC Live Gets Made04:54 Madrid Final Sinner Dominates08:41 Can Anyone Stop Sinner10:47 Zverev Ranking Debate13:31 WTA Madrid Kostyuk Breakthrough16:38 French Favorites and Iga Debate18:25 Baptiste Upset and Rising Stock22:44 Nishikori Retirement Talk26:31 French Open Prize Money Fight31:27 Weissman's Wisdom Fils Pick32:52 Arthur Fils Hype Train34:53 Stevie Stats Sabalenka Streak35:37 Serve Bot Zverev Madrid36:17 Most Popular Athlete Debate40:15 Rome Preview Djokovic Outlook41:58 Americans Struggle On Clay44:21 Iga Rome Panic Meter46:37 ATP Fantasy Team Tweaks49:18 Best Dressed And Farewell51:19 Hottie Curse And Time Zone Rant55:07 Wrap Up

    56 min
  2. Ethan Quinn Joins, College-to-Pro Reality, Major Memories & ATP Fits | EP 170

    4D AGO

    Ethan Quinn Joins, College-to-Pro Reality, Major Memories & ATP Fits | EP 170

    If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ Ethan Quinn joins live from Madrid to talk tour life, Sam calling his first ATP title, and staying cool under pressure. He breaks down his aggressive, forehand-first game, love of serve-and-volley, and the origin of his “Cobra” forehand. From Fresno to NCAA champ at Georgia, he opens up on the harsh jump to pro—losses, College initiations, terrible haircuts, European peeves, and levelling up mentally and technically. Plus: the debut of Major Memories, a new segment dropping every last Friday of the month, and the guys rank Madrid arrival fashion fits, where Diallo shines & Quinn gets roasted. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/nothingmajor #rulapod #sponsored 00:59 Show Preview01:30 Ethan Quinn Joins02:28 Madrid Late Nights03:35 First ATP Title Talk04:30 Staying Calm Competing05:21 Forehand And Serve Volley06:44 Origins Of The Cobra07:45 Fresno Tennis Beginnings10:31 Choosing Georgia11:51 Redshirt To NCAA Champ14:47 Balancing Party And Tennis18:26 Freshman Initiation Haircut20:48 Turning Pro Reality Check26:08 Mental Game And Routines29:03 Miles Points And Money32:08 Prize Money Prank34:43 Funniest Americans35:42 Favorite Non Americans37:21 Beating Euros on Clay38:12 Tour Gossip About Nothing Major39:31 European Pet Peeves42:13 Euro Twin Bed Reveal42:46 Major Memories Photo Game50:50 Madrid Player Fits Breakdown56:46 Ranking The Smoothest Fits58:06 Wrap Up

    1h 1m
  3. Jodar Madrid’s New Hero, Alcaraz Out Of French Open, Tsitsipas Is Back? | EP 169

    APR 27

    Jodar Madrid’s New Hero, Alcaraz Out Of French Open, Tsitsipas Is Back? | EP 169

    Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJORJohn Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson open by celebrating 40,000 YouTube subscribers and teasing a new Wayne Bryan jingle.  They then break down Madrid: Spanish teen Rafa Jodar becomes the tournament’s main attraction with big wins, they note other men’s results, Americans’ struggles, and Tsitsipas showing signs of life, while Sinner stays on track and they discuss his potential record breaking streak.   On the women’s side they cover McNally over Mboko, Pegula’s loss, American standouts, illness talk around “shrimp tacos,” concerns about Iga, and Sabalenka beating Osaka. Then they highlight a Real Madrid stadium hit, and react to the massive news of Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from Roland Garros. 00:00 Show Tease and Intro00:16 40K Subscribers Milestone02:07 Dealing With Negative Comments03:30 Sams Bet05:00 New Wayne Bryan Jingle05:53 Madrid Winners Circle Begins06:11 Rafa Jodar Breakout Story14:53 Other Madrid Men Highlights19:16 Americans Struggle in Madrid20:41 Tsitsipas Resurgence Talk23:39 Sinner Outlook and Rome Debate25:38 Madrid Women Updates26:57 Surprise Quarterfinalists27:22 Shrimp Taco Rumor28:20 Iga Panic Button29:24 Sabalenka Osaka Thriller29:58 Baptiste Racket Smash30:41 Eva Lys Pod Plans34:19 Bernabeu Tennis Crossover36:54 Alcaraz Out Of RG42:42 Fritz Breakup Talk44:14 Sinner’s Streak47:04 Texting Time Etiquette47:46 College Tennis Crisis53:17 Wrap Up And Jingle

    54 min
  4. Terence Atmane Joins The Show, Going To Mars vs. Winning a Slam, Alien Life & Pokémon | EP 168

    APR 24

    Terence Atmane Joins The Show, Going To Mars vs. Winning a Slam, Alien Life & Pokémon | EP 168

    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 If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys interview lefty Cincinnati semifinalist Terence Atmane (“The Magician”) about doing card tricks, starting tennis at 7 after playing Wii, going all-in at 14, and nearly switching to Fortnite/Call of Duty esports during COVID. He shares taking a six-hour IQ test (158), learning to manage overthinking and anger on court, and what clicked during his Cincinnati run, confidence from qualifying, playing free as an underdog, and a “delusional” mindset of being the favorite. Atmane also discusses the Fermi paradox and believing in aliens, French-player camaraderie (including Gaël Monfils), sneaker culture, and a Pokémon collection he values around $500k–$600k. The show wraps with fan questions and life advice! 00:00 Friday Show Kickoff00:34 Meet Terence Atmane01:14 The Magician Nickname03:09 From Wii to Tennis04:17 Going Pro at 1405:06 Esports Detour05:55 Crafting His Style07:36 158 IQ and Emotions11:09 Quantum Physics Talk11:53 Challenger Grind Reality14:09 Math Test Chaos14:59 Cincinnati Breakthrough17:17 Delusional Confidence Mindset18:55 Fermi Paradox Explained23:55 Aliens and Mars vs Major30:16 Clay Season Shoe Talk30:41 Pokemon Collection Origins32:18 Buying Selling Strategy34:01 Watches Rewards Budgeting35:54 Pikachu Card Vs French Open39:40 Fan Question Doubles Comeback41:12 College Tennis Foreigners Debate45:45 Club Rival Gear Bully47:41 Work Meeting Fart Fallout50:14 Wrap Up

    51 min
  5. Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167

    APR 20

    Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167

    Use code NOTHINGMAJOR at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton’s Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay.  They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event’s expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane. 00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter00:55 Queens Club Membership Update02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat25:23 College Ties Surge26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup26:43 Serve Bot of the week29:12 Pods Cooking Books32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites37:15 Reviewing Last Picks38:19 Locked In Debate40:50 Future Segments Tease42:27 Wrap Up And Outro

    43 min
  6. Ultimate Tennis Crash-Outs, Unique Tournament Prizes & America’s Most Beautiful Courts | EP 166

    APR 17

    Ultimate Tennis Crash-Outs, Unique Tournament Prizes & America’s Most Beautiful Courts | EP 166

    Submit your suggestions for America's Most Beautiful Tennis Courts here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson debate replacing the show jingle, then Sam unleashes his “air freshener guy” rant. The guys dive into tennis’s biggest on-court meltdowns, sparked by Daniil Medvedev’s Monte Carlo racket smash and Iva Jovic's suggestion, revisiting classics from Baghdatis, Nalbandian, McEnroe, Youzhny, Kyrgios, Serena, Tarango and more, and pick a top five for fans to vote on.  They also break down the best non-cash tournament prizes (Stuttgart Porsches, Indy’s RCA electronics giveaways, Federer’s cow, Rolex watches, and Laver Cup gifts). Finally, they launch a fan-driven search for the most beautiful tennis court in the U.S. and answer listener questions on memorable shots, friendship boundaries, and how hard to push kids in tennis. 00:00 Show Tease And Lineup00:26 Welcome Back And Jingle Debate02:39 Sam Air Freshener Rant07:22 Biggest Tennis Meltdowns16:52 Voting The Top Crashouts20:25 Best Non Cash Tournament Prizes22:23 Wildest Giveaway Stories24:56 Watches And Sponsor Swag25:09 Rolex Winner Watches25:36 Best Tournament Gifts27:05 Dream Prizes Ideas28:27 Honorary Club Memberships32:44 Most Beautiful US Courts38:16 Top Players List Debate39:46 Career Shots Memories42:25 Life Advice Loud Friend44:43 Coaching Kids Balance49:46 Wrap Up And Submissions

    51 min
  7. Sinner Reigns in Monte Carlo, Iga x Rafa & Clay Season Outlook | EP 165

    APR 13

    Sinner Reigns in Monte Carlo, Iga x Rafa & Clay Season Outlook | EP 165

    On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down Jannik Sinner’s dominant run in Monte Carlo, and what it signals for the rest of the clay season. Is he now the player to beat on this surface? They also unpack the final, including Carlos Alcaraz’s performance and the impact of the conditions, before zooming out to a bigger conversation: can Sincaraz realistically challenge the Big 3’s Masters 1000 records?The conversation then shifts to the Iga Swiatek–Rafa Nadal crossover, a rare moment between two dominant forces on clay. The guys explore what impact Rafa can have on her as she looks to rediscover her best level. We also touch on Holger Rune’s rapid recovery, with a potential return in Hamburg sooner than expected. Along the way, there’s a brief detour into Coachella stories, before the episode wraps with a look ahead to the clay swing — key storylines, contenders to watch, and who might be driving away with two Porsches this week. 00:00 Intro and Jack Announcement02:14 Coachella Weekend Stories03:42 Rafa Nadal at Augusta05:08 Monte Carlo Final: Sinner vs Alcaraz06:36 Match Breakdown (Conditions + Turning Points)08:11 Sinner’s Backhand Dominance09:24 Has the Rivalry Shifted?11:03 Rankings vs Slams Debate12:47 Can Sinner Catch the Big 3?15:12 Is Sinner Pulling Away?17:38 Clay Season Outlook20:26 Monte Carlo Takeaways23:09 1-Week vs 2-Week Masters Debate26:41 Nadal Coaching Iga Discussion31:58 Rune Comeback + Injury Debate40:44 Tennis Culture + Prize Money Talk49:06 ATP Fantasy Update50:18 New Song + Outro

    52 min
  8. Big 3 Doubles Debate, Ranking Tennis Influencers and Our Worst Segment Ever | EP 164

    APR 10

    Big 3 Doubles Debate, Ranking Tennis Influencers and Our Worst Segment Ever | EP 164

    Sam kicks things off with our official Influencer Power Rankings — and yes, it gets controversial (with a special mention you won’t expect). From there, John and Steve dive into the best (and most random) non-tennis sponsorships in the game — from yachts and burritos to Capri Sun and Bass Pro Shops. Then… things completely fall apart. The guys attempt a “Below Deck: Tennis Edition” segment, building the ultimate yacht crew — and it quickly turns into what might be our worst segment ever. We somehow recover with fan questions, including the ultimate debate: who’s the best doubles player out of the Big 3? 00:00 Show Overview & Influencer Rankings Kickoff00:42 Nothing Major Influencer Power Rankings06:33 “Below Deck: Tennis Edition”13:20 Best Non-Tennis Sponsorships in Tennis20:57 Fan Questions: Big 3 Doubles Debate24:09 Dealing with Annoying Fans27:38 Reverse Life Advice!33:07 Wimbledon, Influencers & No-Phone Debate34:47 Goodbye!

    35 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
    171
  • Rating
    Clean
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