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. 4D AGO

    Roland Garros Preview, Uncovering Beautiful Courts, & Overrated TV Shows | EP 176

    John, Sam, and Stevie officially enter Roland-Garros mode, where one question takes over the entire men’s draw: can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The guys make their picks, debate why Novak Djokovic somehow keeps showing up near the top of the odds board, throw out dark horses, and come up with increasingly ridiculous theories for how Sinner could actually lose. On the women’s side, nobody agrees on anything. Iga, Sabalenka, Coco, Rybakina — the board turns into complete chaos as the guys make title picks, argue over who’s being underrated, and try to figure out whether taking “the field” might be the safest bet. Plus: Most Beautiful Courts returns with absurd tennis postcard locations, and things completely derail during an overrated TV show draft featuring Yellowstone, Friends, Stranger Things, airport breakfast outrage, and several takes that may age worse than the Roland-Garros predictions. -- Australian Open Bracket Draw is now live! And we are doing a draw for both the men & women. Submit yours to win some amazing Nothing Major prizes! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor

    44 min

  2. MAY 18

    Sinner’s Historic Streak, Svitolina’s Rome 3-Peat & The Cramping Debate | EP 175

    Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson hold down this two-man episode of Nothing Major, starting with a college tennis weekend in Athens where Stevie and John got inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame. Sam also discovers retirement apparently comes with paperwork and launches a search mission for the legendary ball kid from the Almagro match. Then it’s Rome recap time, where Jannik Sinner keeps collecting Masters titles like it’s a side quest. The guys break down whether anyone can actually bother him right now, give Casper Ruud and Luciano Darderi some love, and wonder what exactly qualifies as cramps these days. Plus: Svitolina shakes up the French Open picture, Andy Murray joins Jack Draper, Musetti pulls out of Roland-Garros, Carlos Alcaraz lands a Vanity Fair shoot, and Sam gets an unexpected orthodontic evaluation in the middle of Costco. 00:00 We're Back!00:20 Hall of Fame Weekend03:34 Retirement Paperwork04:21 Find That Ball Kid!05:10 Sinner Reigns In Rome07:49 Cramps Rules12:17 Ruud and Darderi Runs16:51 American Men Struggle17:19 Svitolina Triumphs18:15 French Open Favorites Talk21:01 Costco Bizarre Story22:18 Is Iga Back... or Not?25:30 Major News: Murray + Draper27:18 Musetti Injury Blow28:45 Alcaraz Vanity Fair29:49 Warm Up Week Events33:48 Why We Run Ads35:07 Sinner Insane Stats38:34 Sinner vs Alcaraz: Who Had the Best 2026... So Far?41:24 Ozempic Weight Loss Talk42:43 Wrap Up And Signoff

    44 min

  3. MAY 15

    Year-End Top 10 Predictions, Sinner 2026 vs. Djokovic 2011 and Most Beautiful Tennis Courts | EP 174

    John, Sam, and Stevie debate their year-end ATP Top 10 predictions… and things immediately get messy. They somehow turn the Race to Turin into an argument, people start calling each other losers, and there’s already concern these picks may age horribly. The guys also hit the Fan Mailbag, including a hypothetical showdown between 2011 Djokovic and 2026 Jannik Sinner, a trip back to Madrid’s old ballgirl era, and a juicy Life Advice involving an aggressively planned family vacation that completely splits the group. Then, we’re joined by Nick Pachelli, author of The Tennis Court, for a hunt through some of the most beautiful courts in the world. From satellite scouting and random door-knocking to hidden gems most tennis fans have never heard of, Nick shares stories from years spent chasing the game’s coolest locations. Plus, Margaret returns for a Major Match update and gives us a “where are they now?” on the chaos... including what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and whether anyone deserves a second chance. 00:00 Intro: We're Back!01:14 Most Beautiful Courts in the World!02:01 How The Book Began04:02 Finding Hidden Courts06:09 Favorites Courts and Private Courts Access09:45 Best US Courts16:24 Where To Buy the Book18:10 Favorite Not Seen Moments20:47 Rankings Predictions Begin22:00 Sam Picks Top 1023:07 Stevie Makes His List24:27 Isner's Time!25:15 Comparing The Picks27:29 Fan Challenge28:44 Madrid Ball Crew Talk31:41 Sinner 2026 Vs Djokovic 2011 34:08 Life Advice: Vacation With Annoying People38:40 Margaret Match Update44:28 Wrap Up And Goodbye!

    45 min

  4. MAY 12

    The Djokovic Dilemma, Boycott Buzz & João Fonseca's Brazilian Crowd Drama | EP 173

    Sam, John and Steve break down everything happening midway through the Rome Open, starting with 20-year-old Dino Prizmic shocking his idol Novak Djokovic, and what that loss could mean for Novak heading into Paris. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to look like a machine built in a secret Italian lab, entering Paris with better odds than prime Rafa once had. Is it the field… or is Sinner just on another level? On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea while battling a lower-back issue, sparking a debate about whether Italian hotel beds are destroying players’ backs. Things also get heated during the Fonseca-Medjedovic drama, where Joao earns our Major respect for courageously asking Brazilian fans to calm things down after the atmosphere started drifting into football territory. Plus: Grand Slam boycott rumors, “cease and assist”, and Sam continuing his all-out war against Friday podcast releases. 00:00 Intro: We're Back!00:50 Sam's Rant: Thursday better than Friday04:57 Djokovic Upset Concerns11:16 Fils Injury Watch14:11 Our Family Tennis Favorites15:40 Sinner Seeking Golden Masters22:10 American Men Struggles24:35 Jodar vs. Tien26:23 Fonseca and Brazilian Crowd Controversy29:19 Medjedovic Ice Cold Win30:36 Sabalenka Upset and Back Issue35:39 Major News: Rune Withdrawl and Slam Boycott 44:00 Mannarino Clay (Bad) Streak45:28 Servebot Double-Bagel Pegula 46:13 The Name Debate49:01 Wrap Up and Sign Off

    50 min
  5. Adam Lefkoe Joins! Roland Garros Predictions, Sinner’s Kryptonite & Travel Pet Peeves | EP 172

    MAY 8

    Adam Lefkoe Joins! Roland Garros Predictions, Sinner’s Kryptonite & Travel Pet Peeves | EP 172

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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 welcome TNT host Adam Lefkoe to the pod!  Lefkoe pulls back the curtain on landing the Roland-Garros desk job. He talks about cramming for tennis coverage through podcasts and Tennis Channel, then learning on the fly alongside legends like Brian Anderson, Jim Courier, and Lindsay Davenport. Lefkoe also explains how he builds instant rapport with players, the moments that make him most nervous on air, and an uncomfortable interview exchange when Andre Agassi asked Andrey Medvedev about the war in Ukraine. Later, he reveals which guests he’d love to bring back — including Novak Djokovic, Andrey Medvedev, and Coco Gauff — before the group previews major Roland-Garros storylines like Novak’s chase for No. 25 and whether Jannik Sinner can survive deep five-set battles.They wrap things up with listener-style questions, sponsorship talk, and a hilarious travel pet peeves draft centered on airport and plane etiquette. 00:00 Welcome Adam Lefkoe00:52 Bomber Jacket Talk01:39 Joining Roland Garros04:18 Prep and Player Rapport07:01 Nerves and Legends Desk10:50 Cutting Off On Air12:00 Dream Guests This Year13:42 Tennis Interviews vs Teams17:48 Roland Garros Storylines21:49 Host Intros and Writing25:15 Sinner Five Set Question28:59 Questions Game31:18 Net Walk Etiquette32:10 Sinner Alcaraz Showdowns34:02 Box Support Horror Stories35:23 Coveted Tennis Sponsorships36:32 Warehouse Sponsorship Dreams39:55 Travel Pet Peeves Debate42:02 Plane Bathroom Line Rules48:18 Wrap

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

    MAY 4

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

    MAY 1

    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
  8. 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
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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
    176
  • Rating
    Clean
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