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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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The 2025 Australian Open has wrapped, and we’re putting a bow on two week of Something Major with our Finals reaction. The boys discuss Madison Keys finally claiming her first Grand Slam title in an unforgettable final, ending a decade-long wait in spectacular fashion, and personal stories about the AO women's champ. On the men’s side, we reflect on Jannik Sinner's continued reign of dominance, clinching back-to-back Aussie Open titles, and debate what's next for Alexander Zverev.
But it’s not all about the Finals. The Snake Draft chaos comes to a head, Sam and Stevie gear up for a hilarious pickleball showdown, and fan-submitted questions take us on a few entertaining detours.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:22 Welcoming the Audience
01:07 Madison Keys' Grand Slam Victory
01:54 Personal Reflections on Madison Keys
03:02 Madison Keys' Journey and Challenges
08:37 Equipment Changes and Their Impact
12:28 Men's Final: Yannick Sinner vs. Sasha Veev
13:03 Sasha Veev's Struggles and Reflections
14:57 Sinner's Dominance and Future Prospects
20:31 Sasha Veev's Future and Potential
26:47 Pickleball Challenge Announcement
27:45 Keeping the Results Secret
28:17 Debating the Game Format
29:34 Predicting the Match Outcome
30:44 Keys to Victory
33:04 Fan Questions and Trivia
43:06 Concluding Remarks
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The stage is set for blockbuster finale down under. In our Australian Open semifinal recap, Sam and Steve discuss Novak Djokovic’s unexpected withdrawal against Alexander Zverev, the bizarre boos from the home crowd during his exit and Jannik Sinner’s commanding win over Ben Shelton.
The boys dive into Aryna Sabalenka's comfortable win over Paula Badosa, and Madison Keys' impressive upset over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Can Keys capture her first major title, despite the haunting experience of an accidental midnight Facetime from Sam right after her semifinal win?
Plus, the team dives into the stakes of the ultimate pickleball showdown, answer some fan questions and offer their bold predictions for Sunday’s finals!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Australian Open Men’s Semi-finals Breakdown
(01:40) Zverev vs. Djokovic: Novak Retires After One Set
(04:59) Why Did the Aussie Crowd Boo Djokovic?
(07:05) Sinner vs. Shelton: Jannik Advances to the Final
(12:17) The Australian Open Men’s Final: Sinner vs. Zverev
(13:16) Can Zverev Win His First Grand Slam?
(15:16) Predictions: Jannik or Sascha?
(16:18) Women’s Semi-finals: Sabalenka vs. Badosa
(17:18) Paula Badosa’s Remarkable Comeback
(18:24) Aryna Sabalenka’s Mentality Shift
(19:52) Keys vs. Swiatek: The Match of the Tournament
(20:16) Sam Accidentally FaceTimes Madison Keys
(22:14) Steve’s Take on Madison Keys
(25:42) Sabalenka vs. Keys: Women’s Final Preview
(29:12) Snake Draft Update: The Pickleball Showdown
(32:13) Fan Questions: Playing Day vs. Night Sessions in Australia
(33:45) How Do Players Receive Their Prize Money?
(35:05) Final Trivia Question
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As the Australian Open hits the business end of the tournament, Something Major is here to break down all the quarterfinal action from both the men’s and women’s draws.
On the men’s side, we kick off with Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz before moving onto Shelton’s big-match energy, Zverev’s chances for a title and Jannik Sinner’s dominant performance over De Minaur. Is Sinner the favorite to win it all now? And can Zverev get his first Grand Slam win over Djokovic?
On the women’s side, we spotlight Sabalenka’s hard court dominance, Badosa’s surprising win over Coco, and Swiatek’s machine-like approach as she marches through the draw. Who is the current favorite? And can Madison Keys pull off the upset of the tournament with a semifinal showdown against Iga?
Last but not least, we close the show with a Snake Draft update (pickleball showdown pending!) and Aussie Open trivia.
(00:00) On today’s episode…
(00:47) The wet handshake reaction & what’s ahead
(02:06) Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz
(07:12) Did Paul let his match vs. Zverev slip away?
(11:12) Can Zverev actually win?
(12:52) Shoutout: Moutet is Sam’s new favorite artist
(13:35) Shelton’s Slam-winning it-factor
(15:56) Sinner’s surreal moment
(18:18) Why Shelton isn’t afraid of Sinner
(20:32) Badosa’s big upset over Gauff
(23:02) Sabalenka’s rise: Australia’s new Queen?
(24:20) The friendship factor in high-stakes matches
(25:17) “Iga is a machine!”
(27:32) Tech controversies: Old-school vs. VAR
(30:34) Can Keys give Swiatek trouble?
(33:31) Semifinals predictions
(36:30) Snakedraft update & punishments!
(38:10) Fan shoutouts
(38:58) Goodbye & AusOpen trivia!
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As Week 2 of the Australian Open heats up, the boys break down the biggest storylines from the Round of 16 and preview each quarterfinal matchup. From the highly anticipated Djokovic vs. Alcaraz showdown to De Minaur’s game plan to upset Sinner, and the odds of an American man making the semifinals—there’s no shortage of storylines to unpack.
Can Novak Djokovic channel off court controversy into a competitive edge? And should Jannik Sinner fans be worried about his fitness heading into the business end of the tournament?
Plus, the Snake Draft drama intensifies as Sam and Steve brace for a potential last-place tie.
00:00 Introduction and Round Four Results
00:47 Pet Peeves in Tennis: The Hair Fixation
04:09 Upcoming Episodes and Special Guests
05:32 Novak Djokovic's Performance and Controversy
10:15 Quarterfinals Preview: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz
13:33 Quarterfinals Preview: Paul vs. Zverev
18:02 Quarterfinals Preview: Sinner vs. De Minaur
22:12 Analyzing Player Fitness and Matchups
23:33 Alex's Impressive Australian Open Record
24:46 Shelton vs. Sango: Quarterfinal Predictions
25:59 Shelton's Competitive Edge
28:01 The Music Side of Lorenzo Sango
29:31 American Players in the Final Eight
30:17 The High Stakes of the Snake Draft
33:28 Tennis Trivia: Yannick Sinner's RecordEpisode 4: Australian Open Quarterfinals Preview and Analysis
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While the tournament favorites continue to march through the draw, it’s the Americans who have been making noise down under. The boys discuss the impressive performances from Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien, while debating their chances to make even deeper runs in Melbourne.
We also get into Gael Monfils, stunning No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz with an inspired performance. Can the 38 year-old Frenchman keep the magic alive? Last but not least, we wrap the episode with our Round 4 predictions and revisit the heated Australian Open Snake Draft standings.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
01:06 Pickleball and Friendly Banter
01:46 Top Tennis Players Analysis
04:20 Gael Monfils' Impressive Run
10:11 Young Tennis Talents on the Rise
15:51 Next Gen Stars and Future Predictions
17:12 Tennis Season Timing and Rankings Update
17:37 Snake Draft Standings and Predictions
18:53 Loser Punishments Discussion
21:07 Round Four Match Predictions
26:12 Aussie Open Trivia and Gossip Corner
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The Aussie Open is heating up, and so is Something Major! We keep our attention on the men's side of the draw where we break down the stand out performances and surprises in Round 2 as well as preview the biggest stories heading into Round 3. The boys also touch on the American men having success down under from Taylor Fritz’s dominant start to Learner Tien’s breakout performance against Medvedev.
Finally, a new leader emerges in our Nothing Major Snake Draft and the guys discuss a fan submitted penalty. Could we see one of our hosts lace them up again for a $25k Future Tournament?
(00:00) Welcome to Something Major!
(00:47) Shoutout to Learner Tien
(03:03) Struggling to Say “João”
(03:48) Steve Nails His Prediction
(04:05) Top Seeds Performance So Far
(06:26) Fritz’s Pre-Season Gains and Evolution
(09:48) Our Predictions… That Flopped
(10:36) Sam Gets Sad with João’s Loss
(10:54) Frances Early Exit
(11:15) Machac, Paul, and the Tiny Shorts Trend
(11:55) Spotting Potential Dark Horses
(12:59) Michelsen’s Chances vs. Khachanov
(14:19) Marcos Giron and Tennis’ High School Hall of Fame
(15:04) Snakedraft Recap
(17:13) YOUR Punishments Suggestions!
(18:33) Round 3 Predictions
(20:52) Tien Upsets Medvedev—What a Moment!
(21:48) Signing Off with AusOpen Trivia Fun
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The Australian Open is underway, and we’re doing Something Major—round by round recaps and previews from the men's side of the draw. For the next two weeks, we’re dropping episodes every other day, keeping you up to date with all the action Down Under.
In this episode, we spotlight the seeds that delivered, the unexpected exits, and the dark horses turning heads at Melbourne Park. From Joao Fonseca’s stunning upset over No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev to the stellar performances from the American contingent it's a first round recap in true Nothing Major style.
Plus, the guys revisit their Australian Open Snake Draft, which is already full of drama. Who’s leading the pack, and who’s regretting their picks? Will Nishikori’s clutch 5-setter save Stevie's team?
00:00 - Something Major is Here!
01:25 - Biggest Winner of Round 1
02:09 - Djokovic, Sinner, and Fritz Wins
03:47 - Tougher vs. Easier Round 1: What’s Better?
04:53 - Snakedraft Update
05:59 - Joao Fonseca’s Impressive Slam Debut
07:10 - What to Expect from Fonseca
10:05 - Michelsen Upsets Tsitsipas and Looks Ahead
12:44 - American Players in Round 1
15:10 - Playing Through Sickness
15:55 - Monfils Triumphs Over Perricard
17:25 - Medvedev’s Bizarre Match
19:23 - Paul vs. Nishikori: Predictions
21:14 - Assessing Opelka’s Chances
22:10 - Tiafoe vs. Fonseca: Round 3 Predictions
22:51 - American Players Who Could Go Far
23:35 - Farewell and AusOpen Trivia
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