104: Red Bull Flugtag, US Open Wrap-Up, & ATP Tinder | EP 104
It’s Red Bull Flugtag week, and the boys are checking in ahead of the inaugural Nothing Major flight!
Sam, Steve, and John are joined by special guest Blair Henley to recap this year’s US Open and share what it’s really like reporting from a Grand Slam.
Sam’s been working hard on a brand-new segment... and he’s excited to debut it
Plus, the Major Mailbag is back as the gang answers a fresh batch of listener questions from the final Slam of the season!
00:00 Intro
01:24 Red Bull Flugtag
03:41 Special Guest: Blair Henley
05:56 Broadcasting Insights and Tips
11:14 ATP Tinder
15:45 Major Mailbag
22:19 Red Bull Flugtag
25:03 Outro
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103: 2025 US Open: Finals Recap | Something Major | EP 103
The US Open is over, and the guys are here to break it all down. Sam, Jack, John, and Steve dive into the men’s and women’s finals and what really decided them.
Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Jannik Sinner with a relentlessness performance that capped off a dominant campaign. Did Sinner ever really have a shot, or was it always Alcaraz’s title to lose? The guys don’t exactly see eye to eye!
In the women’s final, Aryna Sabalenka extended her wild tiebreak streak to 19 straight while taking out Amanda Anisimova. With her first Major of the season, she leaves New York looking every bit the rightful World No. 1.
Off the court, we’ve got Bracket Challenge chaos (guess who’s on the hook for the jingle?) and even some unsolicited advice for the secret service agents spotted at the Open. We wrap it up with big news about next week’s Red Bull Flugtag!
00:00 Kicking things off!
00:22 Men’s Final Recap: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
03:21 "The entire match was on Alcaraz's racquet"
11:00 Secret service & celebrity sightings in NYC
14:41 Women’s Final Recap: Sabalenka vs. Anisimova
16:41 Sabalenka’s UNREAL tiebreak streak
21:12 Bracket Challenge result & the jingle bet
23:15 Next stop: Red Bull Flugtag madness
24:52 Wrapping it up & what’s next
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102: 2025 US Open: Semifinal Recap & Final Preview | Something Major | EP 102
The US Open semis were electric, and we’re here to break it all down before the finals. John, Stevie, and Jack dive into the women’s battles, highlighting Anisimova’s redemption as she took down Osaka in an amazing match and now faces Sabalenka. How far can Amanda go if she wins?
On the men’s side, we discuss whether this could be Djokovic’s last shot, the Alcaraz-Sinner dominance, and our thoughts on the men’s final. Is Sinner a slight favorite with the No. 1 ranking and Slam race on the line?
Things got even spicier with our Dave’s Hot Chicken trivia challenge. Who can handle the Reaper without breaking a sweat? Between group chat meltdowns and ridiculous hot takes, this episode got out of hand fast.
We wrap things up with Steve calling a recall on our bracket challenge... let’s just say some egos are hurting as a the loser will need to come up with a Nothing Major jingle!
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:01 We're Back!
01:29 Where’s Sam Querrey? Mystery Explained
04:08 Women’s Semifinals Breakdown
07:51 Women’s Final Preview: Amanda vs. Sabalenka
15:12 Men’s Semis Recap: Alcaraz vs. Djokovic
21:54 Men’s Semis Recap: Sinner vs. Auger-Aliassime
26:35 Men’s Final Preview: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
30:41 Dave’s Hot Chicken Trivia Challenge
31:38 Spicy Trivia Questions & Showdowns
39:46 Final Thoughts & Bracket Challenge Drama
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101: 2025 US Open: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | EP 101
The quarterfinals in New York brought plenty of fireworks, and we’re breaking it all down before looking ahead to the semifinals. Novak Djokovic was clinical against Taylor Fritz and now sets up a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz. Is Novak the greatest athlete of all time? We debate it. Jannik Sinner’s dominance rolls on as he heads into a big showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime, but does Felix really have a chance?
On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula’s steady run keeps her in the spotlight, while Amanda Anisimova pulled off sweet redemption against Iga Swiatek. Could we be on track for an all-American final? We dive into the possibilities and what it would mean for the tournament.
Off the court, there’s bracket drama, group chat chaos, and some questionable takes, from whether Fritz’s headband was a mistake to the rising La Bubbus trend.
00:00 We're back!
01:08 Semi-Finals Preview and Quarterfinals Recap
02:21 Group Chat Confusion
05:00 Novak Djokovic's Performance So Far
12:22 Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Preview
16:23 Sinner's Dominance and Upcoming Match
19:59 Felix vs. Sinner
20:07 Men's Semifinals Preview
21:24 Women's Semifinals: American Hopes
22:09 Pegula's Path to Victory
25:15 Amanda Anisimova's Redemption
27:49 Osaka's Comeback
32:43 Bracket Challenge Drama and Goodbye!
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100: US Open 2025: Round 4 Recap & Quarterfinals Preview | EP 100
The pod hits triple digits, and Sam immediately blows the budget - dropping $663 on hotel laundry in New York. That fiasco sets the tone for an episode packed with shaky quarterfinal predictions, a surprisingly deep dive into life choices, and a full Round 4 recap.
From Anna Wintour lurking courtside to Jason Biggs randomly popping up, the celebrity sightings nearly stole the show… nearly. The guys break down Felix’s revival, Alcaraz’s shot-of-the-year candidate, Novak’s effortless cruise, and Fritz’s eternal struggle against him.
On the women’s side, Iga keeps steamrolling, Osaka looks dangerous again after taking out Coco, Pegula is gliding quietly under the radar, and Krejcikova delivered what might be the match of the tournament.
Things wrap up with one of the wildest Life Advice questions yet. The guys dish out surprisingly heartfelt guidance—sandwiched between trash talk about their bracket challenge and scheming over who’s doomed to write and sing a jingle. Chaotic, sharp, and accidentally sincere… basically the perfect 100th episode.
00:00 Intro to Our 100th Show!
00:37 Dry Cleaning in New York
02:22 Celebrity Sightings
03:27 Recap of Round of 16 Matches
05:27 Felix / Musetti Surprising Performances
09:57 Novak's Dominant Form
11:52 Alcaraz's Shot of the Year
12:54 Quarterfinals Preview / Predictions
15:17 Women's Quarterfinal Highlights
17:35 Match of the Tournament: Krejcikova vs. Townsend
19:21 Osaka vs. Coco Gauff Analysis
23:27 Life Advice Segment
25:56 Bracket Challenge Update and Goodbye!
Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new 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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