

Nothing Major
Sift Creative
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).
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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Mar 27, 2025 • 32min
47: Michael Kosta Joins the Pod, Roasting the Tennis and His New Book | EP 47
Michael Kosta, a comedian and former ATP player, takes listeners on a hilarious journey from the tennis courts to comedy stages. He shares the moment he realized pro tennis wasn’t his calling and began roasting instead. Kosta reveals the absurdities of life on tour and spills juicy behind-the-scenes stories from his new book, 'Lucky Loser.' He humorously compares the art of stand-up with tennis, highlights the challenges of both worlds, and shares wild mishaps that all players can relate to.

Mar 25, 2025 • 40min
46: Miami Madness, The Rise of Fonseca and the Nothing Major Roast | EP 46
The chaos of the Miami Open steals the spotlight, with upsets and breakout stars making waves. Fonseca's rise as a fan favorite is hard to ignore. Djokovic and Zverev are on the move, while Monfils continues to defy age. A fiery debate about whether experience matters in tennis heats up the conversation. The group also dives into amusing gossip, including a roast of fan-submitted clips and a closer look at Sam Querrey's fashion choices. It's a lively mix of tennis insights and lighthearted banter!

Mar 21, 2025 • 35min
45: Welcome to Miami, Predictions, and Hard Rock vs Key Biscayne | EP 45
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?
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:06 Debating Miami Open Venues: Hard Rock Stadium vs. Cranden Park
02:45 Player Experiences and Preferences
09:10 Novak Djokovic's Return to Miami
12:07 Carlos Alcaraz and Tournament Predictions
14:05 Women's Tournament Contenders
16:02 Players with Something to Prove
17:58 American Men's Tennis: Who Will Step Up?
18:43 Bold Predictions and Dark Horses
19:40 Fan Support Showdown: Fonseca vs. Alcaraz
20:56 American Players to Watch in Miami Open
22:16 Predictions for Miami Open Winners
23:56 Interview with Michael Costa
24:30 Cheating Stories and College Tennis
29:10 Improving Tennis: Ideas and Innovations
31:30 The Community Aspect of Pickleball vs. Tennis
33:38 Conclusion and Future Plans
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Mar 18, 2025 • 27min
44: Draper’s Breakout, Andreeva’s Upset and the Great Middle Seat Debate | EP 44
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!
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Mar 14, 2025 • 34min
43: Indian Wells Mailbag: John’s Big Run, Doubles Disasters & Celebrity Sightings | EP 43
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!

Mar 10, 2025 • 30min
42: Indian Wells Upsets, Novak’s Slump & Gossip Corner | EP 42
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!

Mar 7, 2025 • 48min
41: Indian Wells Chronicles, Fifth Slam Debate & Breaking Down the Draw | EP 41
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!
00:00 Introduction to Indian Wells Discussion
00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds
01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player
05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere
07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights
08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments
11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities
12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences
13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections
22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells
23:38 Memories from Indian Wells
25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview
26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat?
27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells
30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return
34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds
40:08 American Players to Watch
42:11 Predicting the Champions
44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun
47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements

Mar 3, 2025 • 32min
40: Carnage in Acapulco, Tsitsipas Racquet Switch and the Hottie Bracket Trophy | EP 40
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.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:25 Weekly Episode Structure and Naming Discussion
02:33 Dubai and Acapulco Event Recap
03:05 Acapulco: Food Poisoning Chaos
03:37 Player Experiences and Challenges in Acapulco
08:55 Tomas Maha's Victory and Player Insights
14:26 Dubai Event Highlights and Predictions
16:16 Wilson's New Racket: A Game Changer?
17:06 Sitsipas' Performance in Dubai
17:38 Felix's Fortunate Wins
19:37 Zverev's Struggles and Comeback
22:39 American Women Shine in Tennis
24:03 Fritz's Health Concerns
26:58 ATP Hotty Bracket Results
30:49 Upcoming Guest: Riley Opelka

Feb 28, 2025 • 36min
39: Major Mailbag: Player Pensions, Sponsorships, and Sam's Acapulco Title | EP 39
Jack, John, Sam and Stevie are back with a jam packed loaded Major Mailbag! We’re answering your biggest questions, from how player pensions actually work to the wild world of tennis sponsorships, who gets paid, how much, and why some players switch gear for cash.
Plus, deep dives into Acapulco’s late-night chaos, legendary player parties, and whether tournaments should have a match curfew. Oh, and we settle the ultimate debate—should you be allowed to wear shorts on a plane?
Also, Sam takes a trip down memory lane, reliving his unforgettable 2017 Acapulco title run, where he took down Rafael Nadal in the final. From perfect conditions to post-match chocolate milk, we get all the details on the best week of his career.
00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day
00:22 Debate: Shorts on Airplanes
05:00 Acapulco Tournament Insights
08:25 Memorable Matches and Player Parties
15:05 Mailbag: Tournament Selection and Tennis Memories
18:50 Watch Sponsorships in Tennis
20:07 Brand Deals and Sponsorships
22:45 Understanding Tennis Pensions
25:49 Airline Miles and Travel Perks
30:01 Creating the Ultimate Tennis Player
32:50 Hottest Guys in Tennis
34:42 Trivia and Wrap-Up

Feb 24, 2025 • 24min
38: Rublev’s 500 Dynasty, Rio’s Cakewalk, and Hottie Bracket Chaos | EP 38
Big news—Nothing Major is coming to you twice a week!
Every Monday, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie will discuss the latest tennis results and the biggest headlines to kick off the week.
This week, the boys break down Rublev’s dominance as the undisputed 500 king, Rio’s laughably weak draw, and the latest drama from the Hottie Bracket.
Plus, should South America finally get a Masters 1000? And why does Rio feel like the sweatiest tournament on tour?
00:00 Introduction and Show Format Update
01:18 Doha and Rio Highlights
01:55 Rublev's Performance and Future Prospects
03:08 Felix and Draper's Journey
05:51 Novak Djokovic and Alcaraz Analysis
12:07 Rio Tournament and South American Swing
19:34 WTA Highlights: Andre Eva's Breakthrough
21:32 Housekeeping and Upcoming Events
23:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser