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. 2026 Wimbledon SF Recap, Is Zverev on Sincaraz's Level? | Something Major | EP 194

    11 hr ago

    2026 Wimbledon SF Recap, Is Zverev on Sincaraz's Level? | Something Major | EP 194

    Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app!  Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor. It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code nothing major at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/nothingmajor Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, John Isner joins Sam and Stevie to recap the Wimbledon semifinals, starting with Jannik Sinner’s straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic, discussing his serving, absorbing pace, and why Novak looked outclassed despite extra rest before facing Sinner. They also break down Alexander Zverev’s dominant win over Arthur Fils, preview the blockbuster final with Sinner, what Zverev must change, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist issue keeping him out of Montreal, and Sam’s wife somehow ending up on the roof. Plus, the guys cover Karolina Muchova’s thriller over Coco Gauff, the wins for Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk, before previewing the women’s final, sharing a remarkable Ostapenko stat, checking in on the bracket challenge, and introducing their new rooftop rescue segment. 00:00 Cold Open 00:23 Show Intro Setup00:55 Sinner Stuns Djokovic03:45 Novak Reality Check10:08 Zverev Rolls Fils12:39 Fils Future Outlook15:35 Wimbledon Final Preview22:04 Alcaraz Wrist Update23:04 When Will Carlos Return24:00 Muchova Stuns Gauff27:09 Coco Handles Heartbreak30:50 Noskova Dominates Kostyuk32:54 Preview All Czech Final35:43 Roof Distraction And Reset36:25 Finals Plug And Wimbledon App37:18 Ostapenko Trivia Stat38:12 Bracket Drama And Punishments40:11 Wrap Up And Sign Off

    42 min
  2. 2026 Wimbledon QF Recap, Novak greater than Messi? Ferys Dream Run | Something Major | EP 193

    2 days ago

    2026 Wimbledon QF Recap, Novak greater than Messi? Ferys Dream Run | Something Major | EP 193

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam and Stevie recap the Wimbledon quarterfinals, starting with Novak Djokovic’s five-hour, 15-minute thriller over Felix Auger-Aliassime, discussing his fitness, on-court mood swings, and whether two days off before facing Jannik Sinner could make the difference. They also break down Sinner’s straight-sets win over Jan-Lennard Struff, preview the blockbuster semifinal with Djokovic, Taylor Fritz’s knee issue in his loss to Alexander Zverev, and Arthur Ferys surprise win over Flavio Cobolli to continue his dream Wimbledon run. Plus, the guys cover Coco Gauff’s comeback victory over Jessica Pegula, the wins for Linda Noskova, Marta Kostyuk, and Karolina Muchova, before previewing the women’s semifinals, sharing a remarkable Djokovic stat, checking in on the bracket challenge, and introducing their new “40-love” lefty challenge against their wives. 00:00 Quarterfinals Recap Begins00:30 Novak Ball Smack Moment00:58 Epic Djokovic vs Felix02:01 Wimbledon Curfew Rules05:00 Novak Mood and Roof Talk07:29 Sinner Advances Past Struff09:20 Fery Shocks Cobolli12:03 Fritz Injury Zverev Surge14:59 Semifinal Picks and Preview17:04 Novak vs Sinner Stakes17:59 Courtside Seat Talk19:44 Gauff Beats Pegula21:58 Noskova Grass Surge23:43 Kostyuk and Semis Preview25:35 Muchova vs Gauff Matchup26:55 Noskova vs Kostyuk Picks29:35 Stevie Stat Novak Longevity30:50 Bracket Challenge Update31:39 Lefty Wives Challenge34:11 Wrap and Next Recap

    35 min
  3. 2026 Wimbledon Round 4 Recap, Is Federer Or Djokovic The Grass GOAT? | Something Major | EP 192

    4 days ago

    2026 Wimbledon Round 4 Recap, Is Federer Or Djokovic The Grass GOAT? | Something Major | EP 192

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, John and Stevie recap the fourth round at Wimbledon, with Sam away on ESPN duty, starting with Novak Djokovic’s four-set win over Roman Safiullin, Roger Federer’s return to the Royal Box, and Novak’s record-setting 106th Wimbledon match victory. They also break down Felix Auger-Aliassime’s five-set win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the controversy surrounding a late injury timeout, Jannik Sinner’s comfortable straight-sets victory, Taylor Fritz’s dominant performance over Alexander Bublik, and Arthur Ferrys upset of Grigor Dimitrov. Plus, the guys cover Naomi Osaka’s stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka, the victories for Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Linda Noskova, Karolina Muchova, and Marta Kostyuk and Jasmine Paolini ending Alex Ealas dream run, before previewing and predicting the quarterfinal matchups. 00:00 Round Four Kickoff00:13 Mic Trouble and Missing Sam01:28 Sam Querrey Stories02:13 Wimbledon Heat Check03:13 Federer in the Royal Box04:29 Djokovic Round Three Review06:55 GOAT Grass Court Debate09:34 Felix Survives the Drama14:13 Sinner Finds His Rhythm15:27 Fritz Rolling on Grass19:15 Fery Stuns Dimitrov20:54 Fery Fairytale Run21:43 Mens Quarters Set24:55 Osaka Stuns Sabalenka26:48 American Women Advance28:54 Womens Quarters Roundup31:32 Stevies Stat32:09 Mens Quarterfinal Picks35:47 Womens Quarterfinal Picks37:30 Wrap Up And Signoff

    39 min
  4. 2026 Wimbledon Round 3 Recap, Alex Eala Euphoria, Medvedev Madness | Something Major | EP 191

    6 days ago

    2026 Wimbledon Round 3 Recap, Alex Eala Euphoria, Medvedev Madness | Something Major | EP 191

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the third round at Wimbledon, starting with Novak Djokovic’s four-set win over Arthur Rinderknech and the biggest shock of the day as Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Jan-Lennard Struff despite holding big leads in every set.  They also break down Hubert Hurkacz’s serving masterclass over Tommy Paul, Jannik Sinner’s solid win over Jenson Brooksby, and the surprise runs from Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki. Plus, the guys cover the chaos in the women’s draw as Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and other top seeds fall, preview blockbuster fourth-round matchups including Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula vs. Iva Jovic, and Serena Williams withdrawing from doubles. 00:00 Wimbledon Recap Intro00:33 Fourth of July Banter02:40 Djokovic Survives Scare06:06 Medvedev Epic Collapse09:10 Hurkacz Ends Tommy Run11:09 Sinner Still Searching14:17 IBM App14:32 Qualifiers Make Noise16:13 Live Match Check In16:35 Dimitrov Berrettini Pick17:09 Tiafoe Bublik Thriller18:41 Mens Results Roundup18:58 Rybakina Shock Loss20:44 Eala Stuns Swiatek23:00 Pegula And Womens Chaos25:43 Williams Doubles Withdrawal26:50 Sabalenka Dominance Stat27:20 Fourth Round Upset Talk28:44 Womens Fourth Round Picks30:08 Bracket Standings Wrap

    32 min
  5. 2026 Wimbledon Round 2 Recap, Djokovic Dominates, Sinner Still Shaky | Something Major | EP 190

    3 Jul

    2026 Wimbledon Round 2 Recap, Djokovic Dominates, Sinner Still Shaky | Something Major | EP 190

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the second round at Wimbledon, starting with Novak Djokovic’s dominant win over Stefanos Tsitsipas and whether this is his best shot at a record 25th Grand Slam title. They also break down Jannik Sinner’s uneven performance, Matteo Berrettini’s impressive run, and the standout results from the American men. Plus, the guys cover the biggest stories from the women’s draw, revisit the viral “bob” debate, check the Wimbledon bracket standings, and catch up with Roland-Garros bracket time traveller winner. 00:00 Show Returns Intro00:26 Desk Day Recap01:03 Bob Hair Debate02:01 Soccer World Cup Banter03:57 Djokovic Dominance07:42 Djokovic Stats And Mood09:57 Sinner Shaky Start13:07 Stan Farewell Berrettini Surge17:50 American Men Roundup23:54 Andreeva Shock Exit26:04 Eala Mania Rising28:22 Gauff Grit Check31:00 Stevie Stat Djokovic31:56 Third Round Upset Watch33:56 Broadcast Booth Banter35:12 Bracket Standings Stakes37:58 Interview Bracket Winner45:50 Wrap Up

    47 min
  6. 2026 Wimbledon Round 1 Recap, Sinner Survives Scare, Shelton Stunned | Something Major | EP 189

    1 Jul

    2026 Wimbledon Round 1 Recap, Sinner Survives Scare, Shelton Stunned | Something Major | EP 189

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition!  We will be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historical slam, with episode releases every 2 days.  On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the opening round at Wimbledon, starting with Ben Shelton’s upset loss to qualifier Otto Virtanen. They discuss Shelton’s inconsistent 2026 season, why his results have been so up and down, and how slim the margins are on grass. Then they break down Jannik Sinner’s gritty five-set win over Miomir Kecmanović after five weeks away from competition and a foot blister, before getting into the other big first-round surprises, including early exits for Andrey Rublev, Cameron Norrie, Hubert Hurkacz, and Casper Ruud. Plus, the guys cover Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to Wimbledon with a wildcard, her three-set loss to Maya Joint, and what it means to see the GOAT back on Centre Court. 00:00 Wimbledon Recap Begins00:26 Davidovich Fokina Breakthrough01:18 IBM Wimbledon App Partnership02:03 Watsonx Features Explained03:35 Shelton Upset Analytics08:28 Ben Shelton Season Swings13:36 Sinner Survives Five Sets18:08 Fucsovics Awkward Moment19:34 Round One Shockers List19:55 Norrie Upset21:50 Wimbledon Breakthrough Story22:08 Why Ruud Struggles Here23:28 Quinn Upset And Men Recap24:53 Ethan Quinns American Ceiling25:33 Nutrafol Hair Debate29:40 Fritz Walkout Fashion30:41 Serena Retrurns35:26 Stevies Stats37:18 Second Round Lookahead Wrap

    40 min
  7. Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188

    25 Jun

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

    22 Jun

    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
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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
    194
  • Rating
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