22: The Naughty List, Offseason Drug Testing, & Answering Audience Questions | EP 22
Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie get into the spirit in this week’s holiday special! The boys are feeling festive as they exchange and unwrap their Secret Santa gifts from one another. Can they figure out who gave what? With Santa's big day just around the corner, it's time for a debate on who belongs on tennis' Naughty and Nice lists, including a famously “nice guy” who ends up on the receiving e...
54m Dec 20, 2024
54m
21: Nick Kyrgios Joins the Pod, the $20 Million Decision and Sam’s Thirsty DMs | EP 21
Ahead of his long-awaited return to tennis, Nick Kyrgios joins the Nothing Major Podcast! The former Wimbledon finalist reflects on his journey back to pro tennis after a two-year injury hiatus. He opens up about the pressures and expectations that have shaped his career, the challenges of early success, his” villain” label and finishing his tennis career on his terms. Plus, Sam, Jack, and St...
59m Dec 13, 2024
59m
20: James Blake Joins the Pod, ATP Awards and a Nightmare Vegas Trip | EP 20
The Nothing Major boys welcome former World No. 4 and fellow American, James Blake! James dishes on his best pranks at the expense of our hosts, his time as John Isner’s landlord, and reveals who was the most challenging to deal with as a Tournament Director. Plus, he shares the one point he’d replay from his entire career if given the chance. With the tennis season wrapping up, Sam, Stevie, ...
57m Dec 06, 2024
57m
19: Alexander Bublik Joins The Pod and Debating Best ATP Party Squad | EP 19
World No. 34 and tennis’ ultimate showman, Alexander Bublik takes a break from his Swiss mountain vacation to join the show. Known for his personality and flair on and off the court, Bublik dives into the mentality behind his playing style and how he balances entertainment with calculated risk. He shares his struggles with the US hard court swing and shifting his mindset from chasing prize mon...
54m Nov 29, 2024
54m
18: Nadal's Retirement, Favorite Rafa Stories and Sinner's Big Pay Day | EP 18
Following a blockbuster week of tennis, Jack, John, Sam and Stevie discuss Rafael Nadal's farewell to the sport. The boys take a deep dive into the career of one of tennis’s all-time greats. From the quirks that made him iconic to their own personal stories—including Stevie shaving his moustache to avoid an iconic thrashing on clay and Isner’s hook up at the Rafa Nadal Academy. The boys review...
54m Nov 22, 2024
54m
17: 2025 Predictions, ATP Finals and Jack Hitting His Opponents | EP 17
With the ATP Finals underway, Jack, John, Steve, and Sam discuss the end-of-year tournament featuring the top 8 men’s players in the world and review this year’s finalists. Jack and John reflect on their personal experiences playing in the prestigious event, while Sam shares what it’s like to be an alternate at one of tennis’s biggest stages. The crew dive into some early predictions for 2025...
47m Nov 15, 2024
47m
16: Major Mailbag, Ranking the Masters 1000s, and Electing a Commissioner of Tennis | EP 16
Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer some of your best questions. The crew ranks the nine Masters 1000 events from best to worst and offers an insight into how tennis racket and clothing sponsorships really work. Plus, they tackle their toughest question yet: which streak of dominance is more impressive—Rafael Nadal on clay or Steve Johnson in college? And wit...
48m Nov 08, 2024
48m
15: Coach Craig Boynton Joins the Pod, Takes the Hot Seat and Sam Confronts His Ultimate Hater | EP 15
For the first time, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie welcome their coach, Craig Boynton, to the podcast! Having coached all four members of the Nothing Major crew, Craig shares some unforgettable stories—from almost stopping a match to introduce Sam Querrey to David Beckham, to how his bladder hasn’t been the same since witnessing the legendary Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon marathon. Plus The boys put C...
54m Nov 01, 2024
54m
14: Diego Schwartzman Joins the Pod, The Perfect Player Under 6ft & 2025 Comeback Dreams | EP 14
The boys are back with a special guest: former World No. 8 and John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman. Diego opens up about his plans for retirement in 2025, reflecting on his journey to the top, sharing stories of his favorite matches, and the moments he’ll never forget on tour. With Halloween around the corner, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John exchange dad-life Halloween experiences b...
55m Oct 25, 2024
55m
13: Casper Ruud Joins The Pod, Playing Rafael Nadal and Not Making World No. 1 | EP 13
With the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John reflect on the Spaniard's incredible legacy and share their memories on what it's like facing off against one of the GOATs. The boys welcome fellow non-major winner, World No. 8 and 3-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud to the podcast. Casper discusses competing for a spot in this year's ATP Finals, playing against Novak ...
56m Oct 18, 2024
56m
12: Sam Falls Through Glass, Nothing Major Bobbleheads and the Fraudulent First Class Ticket | EP 12
Jack, Sam, Stevie and John dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions about the Asian Swing. The boys reflect on their favorite memories from the Swing, reveal some of the best gifts they received from super fans, and discuss haggling at the Chinese markets. John remembers a botched sponsor event with Roger Federer and Sam reveals how a glass table in Bangkok almost ended his t...
42m Oct 11, 2024
42m
11: Boris Kodjoe Joins The Pod, Best Fall Tournaments and Isner's Nude ESPN Shoot | EP 11
Hollywood's Boris Kodjoe joins the podcast as this week's special guest. The former college tennis player turned actor and model quizzes the boys on everything from their superstitions, to what they might have done differently in their careers. Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John draft the best fall tournaments, with an absolute howler coming from the podcast's tallest host, and Boris uses his experien...
51m Oct 04, 2024
51m
10: The Asian Swing, End of Season Predictions and a Surprise Guest | EP 10
As the tennis tour heads to Beijing and Tokyo, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John discuss why they choose to play each tournament and what the experience is really like for the players. Stevie recounts his “worst trip ever” to the Great Wall of China, the gang takes a crack at guessing how much tennis fans would pay for a hit with Sam, and Jack admits he has no idea how tennis' ranking system works. ...
47m Sep 27, 2024
47m
9: Taylor Fritz Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Memories and Jack retires Roger Federer | EP 9
Fresh off an incredible run to the US Open final, the No. 1 American, Taylor Fritz, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his first major final and life since then. Jack, Sam, Steve, and John quiz Taylor on who among them inspired him the most as a junior, and debate who’s more recognizable in public—Taylor or his girlfriend, Morgan. Plus, it's Laver Cup weekend and the boys reflect on th...
57m Sep 20, 2024
57m
8: Davis Cup Hazing, Fighting the Bryans and Isner Forgets His Shoes | EP 8
In this week’s episode, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John share their most memorable Davis Cup moments. The boys reveal past Team USA Davis Cup hazing rituals, John recalls the time he forgot his shoes before a key match, and Steve calls Sam out for leaving in the middle of his match to watch the Super Bowl. Follow us on social at @nothingmajorpod (00:00) Intro (00:51) Russian & Turkish Baths in N...
55m Sep 13, 2024
55m
7: Answering Your US Open Questions! | EP 7
In our third and final US Open themed episode, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John dive into the Major Mailbag to answer some of your most asked questions. The boys reflect on their favorite matches, share stories from qualifying, and discuss which member of the Big 3 was the most iconic in NYC before wrapping with a wild tangent that features Sam fighting a bobcat. Follow us on social at @nothingmaj...
48m Sep 06, 2024
48m
6: The US Open Player Experience, Night Sessions on Ashe & Celebrity Fans | EP 6
With the US Open underway, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John pull back the curtain on what it's really like to compete at Flushing Meadows. From managing endless ticket requests to stepping onto the court in front of 23,000 fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, the boys reveal what it's like to compete at one of the biggest tennis events of the year. Did any of them truly believe they could win it all? ...
45m Aug 30, 2024
45m
5: US Open Pressure, Worst Media Obligations, and Stupid First Purchases | EP 5
In our first of three US Open themed episodes, Jack, Sam, Stevie and John share their personal experience of handling the pressure of the US Open as Americans. The boys reflect on the chaos around the slam, including the annoying media obligations before attempting to guess some of their past press conference quotes. And Jack finally tells the story of how he lost to a real estate agent in Delr...
42m Aug 23, 2024
42m
4: Genie Bouchard Joins the Pod, Best Summer Food Stops & US Open Hot Takes | EP 4
Former World No. 5 and Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard joins this week's podcast! Genie opens up about the social media hate and media pressure she's faced throughout her career, before ranking Jack, Steve, Sam, and John's style and pickleball and accusing Sam of Instagram clout chasing with his viral bikini post. The boys also debate the best and worst dining options on tour and respond to...
38m Aug 16, 2024
38m
3: Djokovic's Thanos Moment & Playing the Big Three | Sam’s First Cry in 15 Years | Canadian Travel Stories | EP 3
The Nothing Major gang reflects on Novak Djokovic's Olympic success and debate bringing a 3/4th playoff to the Tour before sharing their experiences playing against the Big 3. As tennis heads to Canada, Stevie touches on his perfect 0-4 record at the event, the boys dive into travel mishaps before discussing which tennis player you don’t want to find in a dark alley. (00:00) Welcome to the Sho...
30m Aug 09, 2024
30m
2: Mardy Fish Joins the Pod, The Olympics and the Hottest Take of the Summer | EP 2
The boys welcome their first guest on the pod, Former World No. 7 and 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist, Mardy Fish. Mardy debates if he’d trade his Olympic Silver Medal for a Masters 1000 title and gives a controversial (but honest) ranking of the guys’ golf games. Sam, Jack, Steve and John reflect on their own Olympic experiences and respond to some fan questions. Follow us on social at @nothingm...
26m Aug 02, 2024
26m
1: First Encounters, The John Isner Open and the Great $75 Debate | EP 1
On the first episode of 'Nothing Major,' Sam, Jack, Steve, and John reflect on their first meeting. Discover why they started a podcast, why they think Atlanta should be renamed the John Isner Open, and whether Sam should pay a $75 debt. Follow us on social at @nothingmajorpod. (00:00) Intro (00:49) Name Explained (01:57) Topics Overview (03:51) How We Met (07:20) Jack's Reputation (13:3...
31m Jul 25, 2024
31m