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Nothing Major

Nothing Major

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Summary

Join 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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Episodes
  • 173: The Djokovic Dilemma, Boycott Buzz & João Fonseca's Brazilian Crowd Drama | EP 173
    May 12 2026

    Sam, John and Steve break down everything happening midway through the Rome Open, starting with 20-year-old Dino Prizmic shocking his idol Novak Djokovic, and what that loss could mean for Novak heading into Paris.

    Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to look like a machine built in a secret Italian lab, entering Paris with better odds than prime Rafa once had. Is it the field… or is Sinner just on another level?

    On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea while battling a lower-back issue, sparking a debate about whether Italian hotel beds are destroying players’ backs.

    Things also get heated during the Fonseca-Medjedovic drama, where Joao earns our Major respect for courageously asking Brazilian fans to calm things down after the atmosphere started drifting into football territory.

    Plus: Grand Slam boycott rumors, “cease and assist”, and Sam continuing his all-out war against Friday podcast releases.

    00:00 Intro: We're Back!
    00:50 Sam's Rant: Thursday better than Friday
    04:57 Djokovic Upset Concerns
    11:16 Fils Injury Watch
    14:11 Our Family Tennis Favorites
    15:40 Sinner Seeking Golden Masters
    22:10 American Men Struggles
    24:35 Jodar vs. Tien
    26:23 Fonseca and Brazilian Crowd Controversy
    29:19 Medjedovic Ice Cold Win
    30:36 Sabalenka Upset and Back Issue
    35:39 Major News: Rune Withdrawl and Slam Boycott
    44:00 Mannarino Clay (Bad) Streak
    45:28 Servebot Double-Bagel Pegula
    46:13 The Name Debate
    49:01 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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    50 mins
  • 172: Adam Lefkoe Joins! Roland Garros Predictions, Sinner’s Kryptonite & Travel Pet Peeves | EP 172
    May 8 2026

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    If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/

    On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome TNT host Adam Lefkoe to the pod!

    Lefkoe pulls back the curtain on landing the Roland-Garros desk job. He talks about cramming for tennis coverage through podcasts and Tennis Channel, then learning on the fly alongside legends like Brian Anderson, Jim Courier, and Lindsay Davenport.

    Lefkoe also explains how he builds instant rapport with players, the moments that make him most nervous on air, and an uncomfortable interview exchange when Andre Agassi asked Andrey Medvedev about the war in Ukraine. Later, he reveals which guests he’d love to bring back — including Novak Djokovic, Andrey Medvedev, and Coco Gauff — before the group previews major Roland-Garros storylines like Novak’s chase for No. 25 and whether Jannik Sinner can survive deep five-set battles.
    They wrap things up with listener-style questions, sponsorship talk, and a hilarious travel pet peeves draft centered on airport and plane etiquette.

    00:00 Welcome Adam Lefkoe
    00:52 Bomber Jacket Talk
    01:39 Joining Roland Garros
    04:18 Prep and Player Rapport
    07:01 Nerves and Legends Desk
    10:50 Cutting Off On Air
    12:00 Dream Guests This Year
    13:42 Tennis Interviews vs Teams
    17:48 Roland Garros Storylines
    21:49 Host Intros and Writing
    25:15 Sinner Five Set Question
    28:59 Questions Game
    31:18 Net Walk Etiquette
    32:10 Sinner Alcaraz Showdowns
    34:02 Box Support Horror Stories
    35:23 Coveted Tennis Sponsorships
    36:32 Warehouse Sponsorship Dreams
    39:55 Travel Pet Peeves Debate
    42:02 Plane Bathroom Line Rules
    48:18 Wrap

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    51 mins
  • 171: Steve Weissman Joins! Virat Kohli vs Ronaldo, Sinner’s Insane Streak, Hottie Bracket Curse | EP 171
    May 4 2026

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    On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson and special guest Steve Weissman recap Madrid and preview Rome. Weissman explains how he writes and runs TC Live, then the group breaks down Jannik Sinner’s emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in a 56-minute Masters final and debates what it would take to beat Sinner, plus where Zverev fits behind Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

    They cover Marta Kostyuk beating Mirra Andreeva for a WTA 1000 title, discuss Kostyuk’s backflip background, and highlight Hailey Baptiste’s upset of Aryna Sabalenka saving six match points.

    The show hits Kei Nishikori announcing his final season and top players’ criticism of French Open prize money. The show then features “Wiseman’s Wisdom” backing Arthur Fils, stats on Sabalenka’s streaks, and Sam’s query comparing popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Virat Kohli worldwide.
    The show closes with Rome picks, Iga Swiatek concern, ATP fantasy changes, and a closing Pacific-time rant.

    00:00 Show Kickoff and Guest Intro
    01:22 How TC Live Gets Made
    04:54 Madrid Final Sinner Dominates
    08:41 Can Anyone Stop Sinner
    10:47 Zverev Ranking Debate
    13:31 WTA Madrid Kostyuk Breakthrough
    16:38 French Favorites and Iga Debate
    18:25 Baptiste Upset and Rising Stock
    22:44 Nishikori Retirement Talk
    26:31 French Open Prize Money Fight
    31:27 Weissman's Wisdom Fils Pick
    32:52 Arthur Fils Hype Train
    34:53 Stevie Stats Sabalenka Streak
    35:37 Serve Bot Zverev Madrid
    36:17 Most Popular Athlete Debate
    40:15 Rome Preview Djokovic Outlook
    41:58 Americans Struggle On Clay
    44:21 Iga Rome Panic Meter
    46:37 ATP Fantasy Team Tweaks
    49:18 Best Dressed And Farewell
    51:19 Hottie Curse And Time Zone Rant
    55:07 Wrap Up

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    56 mins
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