Ruud's Breathrough, Sabalenka’s Dominance & Sinner’s Return | EP 59
It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction.Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments.With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, John, Sam, and Steve discuss how the locker room might respond and which players are most in need of a big result before Roland Garros.The crew also looks ahead to Rome, sharing their favorite courts, reflecting on the changing vibe of the iconic Pietrangeli, and battling through some clay-court trivia… where Sam catches a massive stray.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:21 Madrid Open Recap01:09 Predictions and Subtitles Debate05:01 Upcoming Rome Masters and Aura Draw07:12 Men's Side Analysis: Casper Ruud and Jack Draper14:21 WTA Side Analysis: Sabalenka and Gauff21:23 Understanding Betting Odds22:28 Naomi Osaka's Confidence Boost25:15 Rome Tournament Preview: Men's Side35:14 Rome Tournament Preview: Women's Side37:46 Trivia Time: Most Matches in Rome History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rafa Clay Records, Best Tennis Movies, & Madrid Mailbag | EP 58
With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay.But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video version on YouTube to watch the guys react to a movie clip of Sam's shocker of a pick.The guys then get their head back into the clay swing to discuss a few of Rafael Nadal's mind bending career clay court stats before jumping into a Madrid themed Major Mailbag. No shortage of banter from string tensions and co-ed tournaments to getting dirty in the clay. And last, but not least, Sam jumps into the hot seat to reflect on the 3 most painful clay court losses of his career.00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day00:08 Discussing Madrid Results00:57 Debate on Subtitles04:33 Best Tennis Movies08:14 Memorable Matches in Madrid11:47 Rafael Nadal's Clay Court Dominance15:27 Proposing Changes to Tennis Tournaments16:26 Hot Coaches Bracket Tease16:44 Podcast Uncertainty and New Initiatives16:51 Introducing the Aura Draw Concept16:57 Details and Examples of the Aura Draw17:58 Fan Engagement and Suggestions18:33 Mailbag: Masters 1000 on Clay in America19:55 Mailbag: Comparing Clay Court Tournaments20:33 Mailbag: Clay Court Challenges and Equipment26:24 Mailbag: Blue Clay and Tournament Dynamics27:00 Mailbag: Player Interactions at Tournaments28:54 Mailbag: Opinions on Two-Week Masters Series30:30 Reflecting on Tough Clay Court Losses35:23 Roasting a Player: Sarah's Skills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Djokovic’s Defeat, Madrid Updates, & Osaka’s 125K | EP 57
The power is back in Madrid, just in time for a new episode of Nothing Major!Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack break down the latest results from Madrid, and discuss the power outage that has put the tournament on hold.They dive into the sport’s biggest headlines: the growing pains of fully electronic officiating, Alexander Zverev’s phone incident, and Naomi Osaka’s surprising decision to enter a Challenger event.Plus, with the NFL Draft wrapped up, the boys hold their own draft, picking their ultimate under-20 tennis dream team.And after Sam’s amateur challenge idea sparked a buzz, the debate continues: who would actually come out on top?00:00 Introduction and Overview of Madrid Tournament00:37 Power Outage and Electronic Line Calling Issues01:57 Player Reactions to Line Calling Controversies03:13 Discussion on ATP Umpires and Their Roles05:45 Unexpected Delays and Player Experiences06:26 NFL Draft and Tennis Player Draft Picks08:05 Novak Djokovic's Recent Struggles18:00 Women's Tournament Highlights and Predictions19:19 Big Name Players in Challengers21:16 Navigating Tournament Pressure22:34 Madrid Predictions: Men's and Women's Winners24:53 Debating Tennis Mustaches25:53 Doubles Challenge: Pros vs. Amateurs31:02 Top Challenger Tournaments32:45 Trivia Time: Masters Series Semifinals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Madrid Mayhem, Prom Night Fails & the Return of the Hot Coach Debate | EP 56
With the Madrid Open underway, John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back to share their favorite memories, and some honest takes on the Spanish 1000 tournament. From the not-so-fancy venue, to the lost magic of the blue clay, to the challenges of finding dinner in a city that eats at midnight.Tennis' favorite host and reporter Blair Henley, crashes the pod with a surprise segment featuring some unbelievable photos from the gang's high school days.Sam attempts to pitch a new pod segment, the boys discuss the best clay court traits and is launching a Hot Coach Bracket a good idea?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:41 John's Birthday03:17 Special Guest: Blair Henley08:13 Prom Stories19:29 Madrid Tournament Experiences24:26 Discussing the Blue Clay Experiment25:11 Funny and Memorable Moments in Madrid31:24 Overrated, Underrated, and Properly Rated Tourist Attractions in Europe40:36 Fan Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Trio Find Their Form, Showering In Front of Drug Testers, and Madrid Dark Horses | EP 55
The guys kick off the show recapping the most significant results from last week. Is Zverev back after winning on home soil? Could Rune’s victory over Alcaraz make him a week-in, week-out threat moving forward? And does Ostapenko’s dominant week in Stuttgart make her a Roland Garros contender?They then delve into the ITIA’s odd clarification on the tennis doping control policy and reminisce about their not-so-enjoyable experiences of being watched in the locker room by drug testers during their post-loss showers. Finally, they conclude with their predictions for this week’s Madrid tournament. Can the guys maintain their impressive streak of incorrect picks?00:00 – Intro and Episode Setup01:22 – Jack’s Vietnam Pickleball Tour Recap03:23 – Jack’s Travel Horror Story and WrestleMania Banter05:05 – Barcelona Recap: Rune Beats Alcaraz09:45 – Is Zverev Back? Munich Title Discussion13:47 – Ben Shelton’s Clay Court Run17:05 – American Players and Clay Court Reputation20:10 – Stuttgart WTA Recap: Ostapenko’s Win Over Swiatek25:50 – Can Ostapenko Win the French Open?30:28 – ITIA Shower Rule Controversy and Doping Stories37:23 – Madrid Masters Predictions and Draw Talk43:00 – Website Plug + Trivia Intro44:21 – Trivia: Who Beat Fed, Rafa, and Novak at Madrid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new 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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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