Stay ConnectedJoin 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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Clay season is well underway and it’s Carlos Alcaraz who dominated in Monte Carlo. With Jack away spreading the good word of pickleball in Vietnam, John, Sam and Stevie break down Carlos’ play style, mental toughness, and debate whether or not he's the clear favorite for the French Open.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Alex Zverev’s early crash out on the monegasque clay, is it time to hit the panic button?
Less than a day since Rory Mcilroy completed golf’s Grand Slam at Augusta, the boys debate the pressures of the Masters vs. Wimbledon.
Is Federer really teasing a return to the court? Who are the sleepers of clay court season? Plus what happened in Ben Shelton’s viral doubles moment?
00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview
00:25 - Masters Recap and Rory's Pressure Moment
03:30 - Comparing Federer and Rory’s Grand Slam Pressure
06:30 - Federer at The Masters – Wimbledon Comparison
08:00 - Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo Domination
10:00 - Alcaraz's Resilience and Mental Strength
13:00 - Alcaraz as Tennis' Must-Watch Star
14:10 - Musetti’s Monte Carlo Run
15:45 - Ben Shelton vs Vavassori Doubles Drama
17:30 - Who Will Have the Best Clay Run?
19:55 - Djokovic and Zverev: Time to Panic?
24:09 - Federer Exhibition Buzz and Netflix Slam
27:50 - Road Biker Rant Recap and March Madness Winners
29:05 - Barcelona & Munich Tournament Preview
34:18 - Stuttgart WTA Preview and Prize Car Memories
37:45 - Trivia: Who Beat De Minaur 0 & 0?
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The boys finally get comedian, former ATP player, and professional roast master Michael Kosta on the pod—and it’s everything you’d hope for. Kosta spills on his days grinding the Challenger circuit, the exact moment he knew pro tennis wasn’t for him, and how he pivoted to roasting players instead of playing them.
He dishes on the real differences between tennis and stand-up, why tennis players are the worst at taking jokes, and the time he absolutely bombed on stage. Plus, Kosta gives the inside scoop on his new book, Lucky Loser, where he breaks down the absurdity of life on tour, from wild travel mishaps to the worst hotel rooms he’s ever stayed in.
00:00 Introduction to Michael Costa
00:52 Michael's Tennis Journey
01:36 The Transition to Comedy
02:56 Insights from the Book
03:53 Comparing Tennis and Comedy
06:38 College Tennis Experience
09:57 Funding a Tennis Career
13:31 Comedy Beginnings and Challenges
17:40 The Tough Choices in Comedy and Tennis
17:53 The Delusional Self-Belief
18:26 The Grind of Professional Tennis
19:07 Never Giving Up on Comedy
19:34 Comparing Comedy to Tennis
20:00 The Grand Slam of Comedy
21:00 The Challenges of Stand-Up Comedy
23:45 Learning from the Best
25:16 Pre-Show Routines
26:25 Trading Careers and Hollywood Tennis
29:54 The Emmy Dilemma
30:55 Wrapping Up and What's Next
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Jack, John, Sam and Steve dive into the chaos of the Miami Open, huge upsets, unexpected breakout stars, and whether the conditions are breaking the top players. Fonseca Mania is real, is he already the biggest draw in Miami?
Plus, Djokovic and Zverev are on the move, Monfils is once again defying his age, and a heated debate is sparked on whether experience is overrated in tennis... The boys venture back into their new favorite segment, Gossip Corner, roasting some fan-submitted clips, and exploring Sam Querrey’s shocking fashion sense.
(00:00) Welcome to the Show!
(01:16) Steve’s Epic Hole-in-One
(05:23) New Website + Kosta Episode
(06:24) Sam on Brazilian Crowds
(09:41) Indian Wells vs. Miami Challenge
(11:40) Biggest Early Round Upsets
(14:11) Madison Keys vs. Eala
(16:27) Shoutout to Rafa Nadal Academy
(18:46) Fonsecamania Is Here
(23:13) Is Experience Overrated?
(26:53) Djokovic & Zverev Under the Radar?
(28:34) Monfils’ Run & Korda’s Move
(31:01) Americans in Miami
(31:53) Predictions Recap + New Picks
(33:31) Gossip Corner
(36:49) The Nothing Major Roast
(38:01) Send Fan Questions!
(38:20) Goodbye!
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The boys are joined by comedian and former pro Michael Kosta, to chat junior tennis cheating, locker room madness, and why Nothing Major is the only tennis podcast that matters (he's right).
Jack, Sam and Stevie break down the biggest headlines heading into Miami, who’s primed for a deep run? Who will struggle in the Florida humidity? Plus, the boys debate which venue truly delivered the best Miami Open experience, the Hard Rock Stadium or Crandon Park?
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:06 Debating Miami Open Venues: Hard Rock Stadium vs. Cranden Park
02:45 Player Experiences and Preferences
09:10 Novak Djokovic's Return to Miami
12:07 Carlos Alcaraz and Tournament Predictions
14:05 Women's Tournament Contenders
16:02 Players with Something to Prove
17:58 American Men's Tennis: Who Will Step Up?
18:43 Bold Predictions and Dark Horses
19:40 Fan Support Showdown: Fonseca vs. Alcaraz
20:56 American Players to Watch in Miami Open
22:16 Predictions for Miami Open Winners
23:56 Interview with Michael Costa
24:30 Cheating Stories and College Tennis
29:10 Improving Tennis: Ideas and Innovations
31:30 The Community Aspect of Pickleball vs. Tennis
33:38 Conclusion and Future Plans
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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?
(00:00) Welcome to the Show!
(00:51) The Great Middle Seat Debate
(03:00) Draper’s Magical Win
(07:52) Andreeva Is Here to Stay!
(09:29) Disappointing Run for the Americans
(12:19) Key Takeaways from Indian Wells
(13:39) Revisiting Our Predictions
(15:28) A Juicy Gossip Corner Moment
(19:21) Fonseca’s Phoenix Triumph
(21:35) Kovacevic Shines in Punta Cana
(23:53) March Madness Brackets & Farewell!
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