89: Alexander Zverev Joins the Pod, Dinners with Rafa & Chasing Grand Slam Glory | EP 89
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev stops by for what might be the funniest and most dehydrated interview of his life. Battling full-body cramps (seriously), Zverev still dives into it all: the crash after the Australian Open final, the mistakes he’s owned, and what it’ll take to finally leave the 'No Majors' club.
The crew discuss mental health, public pressure, and the wild experience of being coached by both Toni AND Rafael Nadal that resulted in an incredible story of Rafa giving a forehand masterclass in the middle of an intense dinner that went until at 1AM....
Zverev gives Sam a hard time, questions the so-called “Golden Generation” of the 1980s, and opens up about traveling with dogs, his growing collection of questionable gold chains, before being put on the Nothing Major Hot Seat.
One of the funniest, weirdest, and most honest chats we’ve had with a top player. And yes, the cramps made the cut!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Episode teaser
01:08 Getting Zverev on the Podcast
02:15 Zverev's Joins the Pod and the Beef with Sam
11:15 Sibling Rivalry and Early Career
13:51 Challenges and Future Goals
19:14 Coaching and Mentorship
23:28 Rafa's Unbelievable Dedication
24:34 Advice from a Champion
25:55 The Roland Garros Setback
28:09 Comparing Tennis Generations
32:21 Las Vegas Companions
35:22 Traveling with Dogs
37:11 Worst Match Memories
40:23 Annoying Opponents
41:44 European Pet Peeves in America
43:47 Goodbye!
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88: DC Download, Canada & The Ugliest Strokes in Tennis History | EP 88
John, Jack, Stevie, and Sam kick off the week by breaking down the biggest headlines in tennis.
The boys recap the big results from Washington D.C., discuss Venus Williams’ return to the court, and preview the tour’s upcoming stops in Canada.
The crew start an important debate, what are the ugliest swings in tennis history? And reveal what insurance looks like for pro tennis players.
Plus, they tease an exciting special guest joining Friday’s episode…
00:00 Intro
00:50 Weekend Recap
01:12 Washington DC Event Highlights
03:13 Men's Final Analysis: Thrills and Heartbreaks
05:34 First Titles and Player Reflections
10:10 Ben Shelton's Performance and Potential
16:23 Venus Williams' Comeback and Women's Highlights
21:29 Other Tournament Results and Cheap Points Debate
23:04 Insurance Talk and Retirement Benefits
23:42 Retirement Insurance Options
24:39 The Hassles of Dental Insurance
26:12 Booking Flights and Celebrity Tasks
27:27 Toronto vs. Montreal Tournaments
32:51 Debating Ugly Tennis Strokes
38:07 Heated Argument and Final Thoughts
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87: Mark Ein Joins the Pod, Favorite Moments and our Birthday Special! | EP 87
Nothing Major turns one!
Join John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie for the one-year anniversary episode as they celebrate 12 months of being on air, not being cancelled and somehow not being sick of each other.
This week the boys are joined by Mark Ein, Tournament Director of the Washington DC Open and partner of the Washington Commanders, who shares his journey in tennis, what it takes to run a world-class tournament, and some unforgettable stories, including a special moment with Rafael Nadal.
A big thank you for following, subscribing and listening to Nothing Major, here's to the future!
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
02:22 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast
03:20 Favorite Moments and Guests
06:24 Goals for the Next Year
08:24 Discussing the Washington DC Tournament
10:34 Memorable Matches and Experiences
19:09 Interview with Mark Ein
20:03 Debating Tennis Strategies
21:05 Transforming the Tournament Experience
23:04 From Ball Boy to Tournament Owner
24:13 Challenges of Hosting Top Players
26:17 Player Requests and Tournament Logistics
30:11 Crossover Between Tennis and NFL Ownership
32:23 Memorable Matches and Player Interactions
39:04 Fun Questions and Personal Stories
44:52 Outro and Future Plans
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86: Mid-Season Awards, Toronto Withdrawals & The Doubles Debate | EP 86
John, Sam, Stevie, and a late-arriving Jack are here to kick off your week!
Sam and John’s Sinner/Doubles hot take took the tennis world by storm over the weekend, and the heated debate continues in today’s episode. With a flood of withdrawals, the Toronto Open is shaping up to look very different, and the boys break down the big dropouts.
Looking ahead to D.C. Andre Agassi is back in the headlines as he prepares to mentor Holger Rune, while the crew weighs in on the status of a slightly underwhelming Hopman Cup.
Plus with the third Slam of the year now in the rearview, The gang host their very own mid-season tennis awards featuring some highly questionable categories like “Coolest Coaching Entourage” and “Player Most Likely to Gain 100 Pounds.”
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Debate: Sinner vs. Doubles Champions
07:28 Midseason Awards Discussion
17:28 Most Likely to Gain Weight After Playing
18:58 Midseason Awards and Player Updates
19:53 Discussion on Player Performances
25:28 Hopman Cup: A Blast from the Past
29:20 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Withdrawals
35:19 Coaching Trials and Final Thoughts
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85: Wimbledon Mailbag, Sam's Stolen Valor & Sinner's Doubles Challenge | Nothing Major | EP 85
Wimbledon may be done and dusted, but the boys have still got some stories to tell!
John, Sam and Stevie discuss their own Wimbledon experiences and share stories from the Legends Tournament to Sam's surprising attendance at this year's Champion's Dinner.
The boys dip into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions and the winner of the 2025 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge joins the boys to celebrate his victory.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
02:07 Wimbledon Recap and Highlights
03:17 Wimbledon Champion's Dinner Experience
09:57 Travel Stories and Anecdotes
14:27 Wimbledon Towels Tradition
22:58 Wimbledon Towels and Trading Stories
23:30 Hypothetical Tennis Match: Doubles vs. Sinner
25:55 Most European American Tennis Players
29:48 Junior Tennis Memories and Favorite Events
31:43 Bracket Challenge Winner Interview
35:55 Fashion Phases on Tour
41:59 Conclusion and Merchandise Promotion
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).
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