Nothing Major

Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer some of your best questions. The crew ranks the nine Masters 1000 events from best to worst and offers an insight into how tennis racket and clothing sponsorships really work. Plus, they tackle their toughest question yet: which streak of dominance is more impressive—Rafael Nadal on clay or Steve Johnson in college?And with it being election week, the Nothing Major team holds their own important debate: If you were the Commissioner of Tennis, in charge of directing the future of the sport, what would your vision look like, and what changes would you propose?(00:00) Intro(00:36) Welcome and Guest Introductions(00:55) Alcaraz Discussion(01:58) Grand Slams vs. Masters 1000(02:30) Jack Sock Joins the Podcast(03:38) Jack's Pickleball Experience(04:16) John's Support for Dallas Flash(04:27) Fan Questions(04:39) Ranking the Masters 1000 Events(08:40) Why Indian Wells is a Favorite(09:34) John's Machine Return Saga(11:10) Should Catching a Ball Toss be a Fault?(14:00) Clothing and Racket Sponsorship(17:10) Novak and Sergio Tacchini Rumor(19:09) Changing Rackets During Career(21:05) Comparing Skills(22:56) Steve College vs Rafa Clay winning streak(27:02) Craziest Courts Experiences(34:20) Trolling Steve + CVs(37:09) The Best Commissioner of Tennis(45:52) Outro

For the first time, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie welcome their coach, Craig Boynton, to the podcast! Having coached all four members of the Nothing Major crew, Craig shares some unforgettable stories—from almost stopping a match to introduce Sam Querrey to David Beckham, to how his bladder hasn’t been the same since witnessing the legendary Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon marathon. Plus The boys put Coach Craig on the Hot Seat, hitting him with tough questions about his former players, including who was the hardest to coach.As the ATP Tour heads to Paris, Jack reminisces about his memories in the City of Lights, while Sam reveals a bizarre reason for his aversion to the city.And in the show’s wildest segment yet, Sam finally confronts his ultimate hater, face-to-face...

The boys are back with a special guest: former World No. 8 and John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman. Diego opens up about his plans for retirement in 2025, reflecting on his journey to the top, sharing stories of his favorite matches, and the moments he’ll never forget on tour.With Halloween around the corner, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John exchange dad-life Halloween experiences before ranking the best and worst of the holiday's candy (candy corn). Fresh off Saudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam, the squad weighs in on the event, Sinner’s impressive run and it's jaw-dropping prize money. And in a pull from the Major Mailbag, a listener asks where each of the pod hosts would be ranked if they made a comeback on tour in 2025.

With the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John reflect on the Spaniard's incredible legacy and share their memories on what it's like facing off against one of the GOATs.The boys welcome fellow non-major winner, World No. 8 and 3-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud to the podcast. Casper discusses competing for a spot in this year's ATP Finals, playing against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Grand Slam finals and THAT Netflix moment in the French Open tunnel. The boys quiz him on his Norwegian celebrity status, rate his favorite American fast food spots, and and hear why he’s glad he never became World No. 1, despite being just one point away.

Jack, Sam, Stevie and John dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions about the Asian Swing.The boys reflect on their favorite memories from the Swing, reveal some of the best gifts they received from super fans, and discuss haggling at the Chinese markets. John remembers a botched sponsor event with Roger Federer and Sam reveals how a glass table in Bangkok almost ended his tennis career.(00:00) Intro(00:59) Plunger Talk(03:02) Johnsons and Querreys Play Date(04:00) The Morgan Wallen Experience(07:23) Snake Draft Poll Results(10:18) Fan Questions: Asian Swing(12:38) Getting a Rolex in Shanghai(14:14) Ask Anything to Roger Federer(15:56) A New Tournament in the Asian Swing?(17:17) The Bangkok Near-Death Experience(20:24) Roddick’s VIP Hotel Room(21:18) Super Fans in Asia(23:36) Nishikorimania(25:57) Lucky-Loser vs. Federer(27:17) Train Ride Experience with Nadal(29:26) Sam’s Fraudulent First Class Ticket(32:05) Favorite Asian Swing Memories(35:55) Haggling in Chinese Markets(38:34) The Fake Watch Confusion(39:37) Outro

Hollywood's Boris Kodjoe joins the podcast as this week's special guest. The former college tennis player turned actor and model quizzes the boys on everything from their superstitions, to what they might have done differently in their careers. Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John draft the best fall tournaments, with an absolute howler coming from the podcast's tallest host, and Boris uses his experience as one of the '50 Sexiest Men Alive' to rank the boys modeling potential.Follow us on social at @nothingmajorpod(00:00) Intro(00:51) Jack’s Golf Experience(02:33) Steve’s Update(03:39) Sam's Bid on Mardy Fish’s Hit(05:44) Fall Tournament Snake Draft Rules(06:58) The Draft Begins(10:30) Round 2 Picks(12:19) The Worst Pick Ever(15:06) Steve’s Dirty and Sweet Pick(17:52) Round 2 Recap(18:12) The Final Round Begins(21:35) Prank Calls in Basel(22:45) Jack Facing Federer in Switzerland(23:33) Final Results(25:05) Introducing Boris Kodjoe(25:40) '50 Sexiest Men Alive' List(26:22) Who’s the Best-Looking?(27:52) The Naked Surprise(30:06) Transition from Tennis to Modeling(32:01) Best Tennis Celeb?(33:00) Similarities Between Tennis and the Entertainment World(35:16) Our Tennis Superstitions(38:14) Game: Choose an NMP Member(42:26) Boris Fixing Our Games(44:32) The One Regret(47:48) Controversial Final Question(49:04) Outro