124: Sam’s Pickleball Farewell, Third-Best Season Debate & Fan Questions | EP 124
The guys kick things off with Sam Querrey’s retirement from pickleball, sending him off with a mix of praise, banter, and a pitch-perfect message from pickleball legend Ben Johns.
They get into the year-end debate next, as the guys dive into who actually had the third-best season behind Sinner and Alcaraz, weighing titles, big wins, and consistency while making the case for everyone from Djokovic to the dark-horse picks.
Then it’s on to a round of fan questions with the usual blend of honesty and humor!
00:00 Intro
00:30 Sam Querrey's Retirement from Pickleball
01:42 Career Highlights and Retirement Messages
03:22 Analyzing Sam's Career Stats
09:17 Discussing the Third Best Year in Men's Tennis
17:27 Fan Questions and Tennis Rivalries
22:18 Debating the Best Tennis Year
23:42 Year-End Finals Location Debate
25:16 YouTube Comments and Holiday Decor
27:59 Djokovic's Wimbledon Reflection
30:52 Davis Cup Format Critique
35:35 Tennis Stock Review
39:16 Closing Remarks and Goodbye!
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123: Sinners Turin Triumph, Players Flee to the Maldives & Mystery Guest | EP 123
The guys kick things off with the ATP Finals in Turin, Sinner riding his indoor dominance to yet another title and looking just about untouchable on home soil.
They get into the showdown with Alcaraz, as the crew breaks down Sinner’s level and what Carlos might need to finally crack the code for future year-end runs.
Then it’s on to the annual offseason migration, tennis players pouring into the Maldives in familiar fashion. Our mystery Maldives correspondent checks in with a full report on the sport’s favorite retreat, who’s there, what they’re up to, and why no one can seem to resist it.
00:00 Introduction and Show Preview
00:36 Discussion on Jannik Sinner's Dominance
02:07 Comparing Sinner and Alcaraz
06:38 Comparing the Big 3 Era with the Big 2 Era
15:01 Felix's Remarkable Year
16:42 Felix's Perspective on the Season
19:37 Team Dynamics
21:46 Debate on Team Uniforms
23:49 Maldives Watch Begins
24:36 Why Tennis Players Flock to the Maldives
26:14 Interview with Chief Maldives Correspondent
33:32 Listing the Maldives Visitors
38:03 Finding Danielle Collins a Boyfriend
39:07 Episode Wrap-Up
To apply to be Danielle Collins potential match go to nothingmajorshow.com/danielle-collins
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122: ATP Finals Breakdown, Alcaraz Year-End No. 1 and +1M Streams on Spotify | EP 122
Sam, Steve, Jack and John break down the ATP Finals group stage with plenty of laughs and hot takes.
Steve’s bold call came true as Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Year-End No. 1. Sinner cruised through his group without dropping a set or a service game. Is he the real indoor favorite? Can Fritz rebound to finish as top American? Does De Minaur have a shot, or is he just another stepping stone? And can the winner of Zverev versus FAA derail a Sincaraz final? Sam also gives his essential review of Alcaraz’s suit.
We celebrate crossing one million Spotify streams and our nomination for a major award, then slide into classic Nothing Major territory. Sam shares his yoga class disaster, and we wonder why some guys insist on going shirtless in hot yoga. Ladies, we need your insight.
00:00 We're back!
00:26 Bobcat Encounter and Yoga Rant
01:22 Debate on Yoga Etiquette
02:58 Christmas Decorations and Music Preferences
03:26 ATP Finals Discussion
03:52 Alcaraz's Year-End No. 1
08:00 Fritz's Performance and Future Prospects
12:27 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Who's the Favorite?
17:22 Shelton's Year in Review
19:06 Alcaraz and Sinner: The Final Showdown?
21:14 Danielle Collins' Search for Love
23:33 Goodbye and Final Announcements!
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121: Djokovic’s 101st Title, Rybakina Rules the WTA Finals & ATP Finals Preview | EP 121
It’s a packed Monday on Nothing Major. The guys kick things off with the upcoming Battle of the Sexes in Dubai — plenty of curiosity (and a little doubt) about how seriously Kyrgios will take it.
Djokovic’s 101st career title takes center stage next, with the crew debating his decision to skip the year-end finals and what it means for the tour. There’s also a shoutout to Learner Tien’s title run in Metz and Venus Williams grabbing a wildcard into Auckland at 45 — still swinging.
Then it’s time for an ATP Finals breakdown, as we all agree one group is stronger than the other. On the WTA side, Elena Rybakina caps her season with record prize money and a clear message for 2026.
To wrap things up, two teases you don’t want to miss: Maldives Watch and the mission to help Danielle Collins find a husband.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Battle of the Sexes: Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios
03:15 Novak Djokovic's Home Victory
09:35 Learner Tien's Breakthrough Year
14:19 Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry
14:52 Speculations on Player Participation
15:33 Breaking News: Sebastian Korda's Engagement
15:38 ATP Finals Overview
16:07 Shelton vs. Zverev Match Analysis
18:27 Alcaraz's Performance at ATP Finals
21:57 WTA Finals Recap
25:42 Upcoming Topics and Teasers
27:45 Goodbye!
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120: Caroline Wozniacki Joins the Pod, Tour Finals Nostalgia and Favorite Couples | EP 120
We broke our sacred rule for a very good reason. The former World No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion joins the pod for one of the funniest and unfiltered interviews we’ve ever done.
Caro looks back on her incredible career, her comeback after motherhood and what life looks like now. Of course, we asked the important stuff too, like whether she actually earns frequent flyer miles, and how she became BFF with Serena (which somehow involves an unexpected doubles partnership with Venus).
Meanwhile, the boys dive into the madness of the ATP Finals, reliving their own runs in London and debating who handled the O2 pressure best... spoiler, not all of them! Things take a turn with a “favorite tennis couples” segment that quickly goes off the rails, complete with hot takes, wild rumors, and maybe a little oversharing.
00:00 Intro
00:55 Tighty Whitey Poll Results
02:12 Tour Finals Memories
10:34 Favorite Tennis Couples
18:49 Interview with Caroline Wozniacki
25:01 Reflecting on the Australian Open Victory
25:21 Handling Pressure and Match Points
26:19 Post-Match Celebrations and Regrets
26:49 Career Challenges and Unmastered Shots
27:47 Travel Tales and Frequent Flyer Miles
29:32 Choosing the Ideal Travel Companion
31:03 Fashion Collaboration with Stella McCartney
32:13 Motherhood and Tennis Comeback
35:48 Encouraging Kids in Sports
38:42 Quickfire Questions and Tennis Insights
43:37 Serena Williams: A Formidable Opponent and Friend
48:12 Wedding Fun and Future Plans
50:50 Debating Tennis Achievements
55:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Tennis Events
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