Nothing Major

In this Miami Open-themed mailbag episode of Nothing Major, the guys dive into your burning questions about the fifth Slam... according to John! Plus, a special surprise as Sam’s wife, Abby, joins the crew to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sam’s legendary, smooth DM that kicked it all off. Tune in for the inside scoop on Miami Open madness, the success of a fishy DM, and behind-the-scenes stories of the gang in the tournament.

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.

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!

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?

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!

Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie are back for another Nothing Major mailbag episode, answering all of your Indian Wells questions. The boys discuss the best and worst parts of Indian Wells, from top hotels for celeb sightings, to how players actually pick their doubles partners.John breaks down his impressive run to the final, including a massive upset over Novak Djokovic. Jack shares how he once asked Roger Federer to team up (spoiler: it didn’t happen), while Rafael Nadal actually invited him to play!Plus, the guys swap horror stories from their worst doubles experiences and reveal which A-listers actually show up to watch the tennis.--(00:00) Welcome to the show (01:40) Coachella tennis edition (04:03) Best Indian Wells memories (05:08) Facing Federer and Nadal in finals (07:52) Playing doubles at Indian Wells (09:50) Why is only one Top 10 player in doubles? (11:55) Inviting Roger and Rafa to play doubles (13:21) Worst doubles partnerships? (15:44) Indian Wells fan questions (17:10) Sharing a golf cart with your opponent (18:35) How do players choose practice partners? (21:39) Rafa’s practice tactics (24:13) Celebrities at Indian Wells (26:32) Shirtless practice: Heat or just for the looks? (27:02) Olympics in Indian Wells? (28:01) Autographs and selfie stories (29:52) Day vs. night matches at Indian Wells (31:58) Trolling Sam (32:37) Goodbye!

Indian Wells is delivering pure chaos, and Jack, John, Sam and Steve are here to break it all down! With Zverev and Djokovic both crashing out early, what does this mean for the rest of the draw? The boys debate whether Novak’s slump is just a blip or something bigger….The crew take a hard look at their own terrible predictions (spoiler: they were WAY off) before debuting a brand new segment, ‘Gossip Corner’, diving into the juiciest off-court drama, from Ben Shelton’s online flirting to the biggest celebrity sightings at the tournament.(00:00) Welcome to the Show!(01:25) Upsets Galore: Zverev’s Early Exit(03:40) Bouncing Back: How to Overcome a Rough Patch(07:43) What’s Up with Novak?(13:38) Watanuki Stuns Tiafoe(16:16) Notable Results from the Day(17:25) Revisiting Our Predictions(22:22) New Segment: Gossip Corner(27:37) The Hottie Trophy Hunt: Tracking Down Berrettini(28:33) Who Takes the Title? Final Predictions(29:32) Wrapping Up – See You Next Time!

The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner.Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells. Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned!

This week, we dive into Tomas Machac's unexpected rise as he claims his first career title in Acapulco, all amidst a week of food poisoning drama and top seeds dropping like flies. We also break down Stefanos Tsitsipas’ dominant win in Dubai, explore the racquet switch that might be working wonders, and debate if this new version of Tsitsipas is here to stay. Plus, we crown Matteo Berrettini the winner of the inaugural Nothing Major Hottie Bracket—and give you the inside scoop on the upcoming trophy ceremony in Indian Wells.