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Nothing Major

Nothing Major

Written by: Sift Creative
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 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).Sift Creative Politics & Government
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  • 137: Medvedev’s Record, Raonic Retirement & Wheel of Fortune | EP 137

    137: Medvedev’s Record, Raonic Retirement & Wheel of Fortune | EP 137
    Jan 12 2026

    The guys kick things off with some rapid-fire news, including Tsitsipas’ outfit in Adelaide, the Sinner vs. Alcaraz exhibition, and Milos Raonic’s retirement.

    They then break down the recent tournaments in Brisbane, Hong Kong, and the United Cup, along with a quick recap of the Battle of the Sexes. To close things out, they spin a Wheel featuring players ranked 40–100 to decide which player they’re unofficially sponsoring for the year.

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    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    01:12 Sam in New Zealand

    03:09 Fashion Critique and Red Carpet Highlights

    05:37 Sinner Alcaraz exhibition

    07:39 Milos Raonic's Retirement

    09:46 United Cup Recap a

    13:15 Brisbane Tournament Results

    15:06 Medvedev's Unique Winning Streak

    17:16 Aesthetically Pleasing Tennis Games

    20:48 Hong Kong Tournament Results

    24:15 Battle of the Sexes Debate

    26:11 Curious Case of Wild Cards

    27:17 Retirement Tours and Wild Cards

    29:42 Wheel of Fate

    37:11 Future Segment Ideas
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    38 mins
  • 136: Learner Tien on Sinner, Chang & Next Gen + 2026 Predictions | EP 136

    136: Learner Tien on Sinner, Chang & Next Gen + 2026 Predictions | EP 136
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys kick things off with their 2026 predictions, covering topics like which player will win their first tour-level title, Masters 1000 winners, breakthrough players, and more! After sharing their insights, they dive into an incredible interview with the next-gen tennis star, Learner Tien. Learner talks about his relationship with coach Michael Chang, facing Sinner in a final, and the story behind flying economy class after a title win.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    01:27 2026 Predictions: First Tour Level Title
    04:06 2026 Predictions: First Masters 1000
    06:19 2026 Predictions: Breakthrough Players
    09:17 2026 Predictions: Top 10 Debuts
    11:15 2026 Predictions: Biggest Falloffs
    13:27 2026 Predictions: Rivalling the New Two
    16:08 2026 Predictions: Grand Slam Winners
    22:19 Interview with Learner Tian
    24:49 Reflecting on Career Decisions
    25:07 Next Gen Title
    26:31 Handling Pressure and Expectations
    30:16 Financial Management and Family Support
    31:18 Hitting Stride and Confidence Boosts
    37:12 Coaching Partnership with Michael Chang
    44:39 Winning First ATP Title
    50:43 Tour Experiences
    57:18 Goals and Reflections for 2026
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    1 hr
  • 135: 2026 Bold Takes, Djokovic Split & United Cup | EP 135

    135: 2026 Bold Takes, Djokovic Split & United Cup | EP 135
    Jan 5 2026
    The guys kick off the new year by diving into Novak Djokovic’s split from the PTPA and what it means for players and the tour. They then break down the United Cup and early-season storylines as the tennis calendar gets rolling again. The episode wraps with bold 2026 predictions and classic Nothing Major debates on what’s officially peaked — from convertible cars to the entire country of Greece.

    We are back on Friday with an interview with Next Gen champion, Learner Tien!

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    01:48 Upcoming content
    04:30 Novak Djokovic and the PTPA
    10:13 Sinner & Alcaraz exhibiton
    12:15 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals
    19:57 Wild Cards and Tournament Predictions
    22:49 United Cup Discussion
    25:39 Comparing United Cup to Hopman Cup
    27:34 Bold Predictions for Tennis in 2026
    34:28 Things That Have Peaked
    42:08 Conclusion
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    43 mins
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