Episodios

  • Draper’s Breakout, Andreeva’s Upset and the Great Middle Seat Debate
    Mar 18 2025

    Sam, Steve, Jack and John are back to break down all the action from the desert, where Jack Draper claimed the biggest title of his career and 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva dismantled the world’s best. What does Draper’s run mean for the ATP rankings? Is Andreeva already the most dangerous player on tour? And how did the Americans perform in the desert?


    Plus, Gossip Corner is back with some fresh drama, Bublik and Moutet nearly throwing hands in Phoenix, Djokovic making surprise appearances at Miami’s most exclusive parties, and the week’s most pressing debate: who actually owns the middle seat armrests on a flight?



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  • Indian Wells Mailbag: John’s Big Run, Doubles Disasters & Celebrity Sightings | EP 43
    Mar 14 2025

    Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie are back for another Nothing Major mailbag episode, answering all of your Indian Wells questions. The boys discuss the best and worst parts of Indian Wells, from top hotels for celeb sightings, to how players actually pick their doubles partners.


    John breaks down his impressive run to the final, including a massive upset over Novak Djokovic. Jack shares how he once asked Roger Federer to team up (spoiler: it didn’t happen), while Rafael Nadal actually invited him to play!


    Plus, the guys swap horror stories from their worst doubles experiences and reveal which A-listers actually show up to watch the tennis.


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    (00:00) Welcome to the show

    (01:40) Coachella tennis edition

    (04:03) Best Indian Wells memories

    (05:08) Facing Federer and Nadal in finals

    (07:52) Playing doubles at Indian Wells

    (09:50) Why is only one Top 10 player in doubles?

    (11:55) Inviting Roger and Rafa to play doubles

    (13:21) Worst doubles partnerships?

    (15:44) Indian Wells fan questions

    (17:10) Sharing a golf cart with your opponent

    (18:35) How do players choose practice partners?

    (21:39) Rafa’s practice tactics

    (24:13) Celebrities at Indian Wells

    (26:32) Shirtless practice: Heat or just for the looks?

    (27:02) Olympics in Indian Wells?

    (28:01) Autographs and selfie stories

    (29:52) Day vs. night matches at Indian Wells

    (31:58) Trolling Sam

    (32:37) Goodbye!


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  • Indian Wells Upsets, Novak’s Slump & Gossip Corner | EP 42
    Mar 10 2025

    Indian Wells is delivering pure chaos, and Jack, John, Sam and Steve are here to break it all down! With Zverev and Djokovic both crashing out early, what does this mean for the rest of the draw? The boys debate whether Novak’s slump is just a blip or something bigger….


    The crew take a hard look at their own terrible predictions (spoiler: they were WAY off) before debuting a brand new segment, ‘Gossip Corner’, diving into the juiciest off-court drama, from Ben Shelton’s online flirting to the biggest celebrity sightings at the tournament.


    (00:00) Welcome to the Show!

    (01:25) Upsets Galore: Zverev’s Early Exit

    (03:40) Bouncing Back: How to Overcome a Rough Patch

    (07:43) What’s Up with Novak?

    (13:38) Watanuki Stuns Tiafoe

    (16:16) Notable Results from the Day

    (17:25) Revisiting Our Predictions

    (22:22) New Segment: Gossip Corner

    (27:37) The Hottie Trophy Hunt: Tracking Down Berrettini

    (28:33) Who Takes the Title? Final Predictions

    (29:32) Wrapping Up – See You Next Time!


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  • Indian Wells Chronicles, Fifth Slam Debate & Breaking Down the Draw | EP 41
    Mar 7 2025

    The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner.


    Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells.


    Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned!


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  • Carnage in Acapulco, Tsitsipas Racquet Switch and the Hottie Bracket Trophy | EP 40
    Mar 3 2025

    This week, we dive into Tomas Machac's unexpected rise as he claims his first career title in Acapulco, all amidst a week of food poisoning drama and top seeds dropping like flies. We also break down Stefanos Tsitsipas’ dominant win in Dubai, explore the racquet switch that might be working wonders, and debate if this new version of Tsitsipas is here to stay.


    Plus, we crown Matteo Berrettini the winner of the inaugural Nothing Major Hottie Bracket—and give you the inside scoop on the upcoming trophy ceremony in Indian Wells.


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  • Major Mailbag: Player Pensions, Sponsorships, and Sam's Acapulco Title | EP 39
    Feb 28 2025

    Jack, John, Sam and Stevie are back with a jam packed loaded Major Mailbag! We’re answering your biggest questions, from how player pensions actually work to the wild world of tennis sponsorships, who gets paid, how much, and why some players switch gear for cash.


    Plus, deep dives into Acapulco’s late-night chaos, legendary player parties, and whether tournaments should have a match curfew. Oh, and we settle the ultimate debate—should you be allowed to wear shorts on a plane?


    Also, Sam takes a trip down memory lane, reliving his unforgettable 2017 Acapulco title run, where he took down Rafael Nadal in the final. From perfect conditions to post-match chocolate milk, we get all the details on the best week of his career.


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  • Rublev’s 500 Dynasty, Rio’s Cakewalk, and Hottie Bracket Chaos | EP 38
    Feb 24 2025

    Big news—Nothing Major is coming to you twice a week!


    Every Monday, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie will discuss the latest tennis results and the biggest headlines to kick off the week.


    This week, the boys break down Rublev’s dominance as the undisputed 500 king, Rio’s laughably weak draw, and the latest drama from the Hottie Bracket.


    Plus, should South America finally get a Masters 1000? And why does Rio feel like the sweatiest tournament on tour?


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  • Sinner’s Suspension, $1M Mixed Doubles & Tommy Paul in the Hot Seat | EP 37
    Feb 21 2025

    In this week's episode, Jack, John, Sam and Steve weigh in on tennis' biggest headlines! With Jannik Sinner’s three-month suspension sparking debate throughout the sport, the U.S. Open is shaking up mixed doubles, ditching the traditional format for a high-stakes, 16-team showdown with a million-dollar prize.


    The boys chat about tennis’ newest rising star, João Fonseca, who just became the youngest South American ATP champ since 2001. They also give a shoutout to John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman, who got a well-deserved farewell in Buenos Aires.


    And finally, Tommy Paul steps into the Hot Seat in the Part 2 of his guest appareance. From his biggest wins to the matches he’d take back, Tommy breaks it all down, including the one shot he’d steal from the Nothing Major crew (spoiler: it’s not John’s return game).



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