• 191: 2026 Wimbledon Round 3 Recap, Alex Eala Euphoria, Medvedev Madness | Something Major | EP 191
    Jul 5 2026

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition!

    We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days.

    On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the third round at Wimbledon, starting with Novak Djokovic’s four-set win over Arthur Rinderknech and the biggest shock of the day as Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Jan-Lennard Struff despite holding big leads in every set.

    They also break down Hubert Hurkacz’s serving masterclass over Tommy Paul, Jannik Sinner’s solid win over Jenson Brooksby, and the surprise runs from Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki.

    Plus, the guys cover the chaos in the women’s draw as Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and other top seeds fall, preview blockbuster fourth-round matchups including Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula vs. Iva Jovic, and Serena Williams withdrawing from doubles.

    00:00 Wimbledon Recap Intro
    00:33 Fourth of July Banter
    02:40 Djokovic Survives Scare
    06:06 Medvedev Epic Collapse
    09:10 Hurkacz Ends Tommy Run
    11:09 Sinner Still Searching
    14:17 IBM App
    14:32 Qualifiers Make Noise
    16:13 Live Match Check In
    16:35 Dimitrov Berrettini Pick
    17:09 Tiafoe Bublik Thriller
    18:41 Mens Results Roundup
    18:58 Rybakina Shock Loss
    20:44 Eala Stuns Swiatek
    23:00 Pegula And Womens Chaos
    25:43 Williams Doubles Withdrawal
    26:50 Sabalenka Dominance Stat
    27:20 Fourth Round Upset Talk
    28:44 Womens Fourth Round Picks
    30:08 Bracket Standings Wrap

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    32 mins
  • 190: 2026 Wimbledon Round 2 Recap, Djokovic Dominates, Sinner Still Shaky | Something Major | EP 190
    Jul 3 2026

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition!

    We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days.

    On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the second round at Wimbledon, starting with Novak Djokovic’s dominant win over Stefanos Tsitsipas and whether this is his best shot at a record 25th Grand Slam title. They also break down Jannik Sinner’s uneven performance, Matteo Berrettini’s impressive run, and the standout results from the American men.

    Plus, the guys cover the biggest stories from the women’s draw, revisit the viral “bob” debate, check the Wimbledon bracket standings, and catch up with Roland-Garros bracket time traveller winner.

    00:00 Show Returns Intro
    00:26 Desk Day Recap
    01:03 Bob Hair Debate
    02:01 Soccer World Cup Banter
    03:57 Djokovic Dominance
    07:42 Djokovic Stats And Mood
    09:57 Sinner Shaky Start
    13:07 Stan Farewell Berrettini Surge
    17:50 American Men Roundup
    23:54 Andreeva Shock Exit
    26:04 Eala Mania Rising
    28:22 Gauff Grit Check
    31:00 Stevie Stat Djokovic
    31:56 Third Round Upset Watch
    33:56 Broadcast Booth Banter
    35:12 Bracket Standings Stakes
    37:58 Interview Bracket Winner
    45:50 Wrap Up

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    47 mins
  • 189: 2026 Wimbledon Round 1 Recap, Sinner Survives Scare, Shelton Stunned | Something Major | EP 189
    Jul 1 2026

    Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition!

    We will be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historical slam, with episode releases every 2 days.

    On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the opening round at Wimbledon, starting with Ben Shelton’s upset loss to qualifier Otto Virtanen. They discuss Shelton’s inconsistent 2026 season, why his results have been so up and down, and how slim the margins are on grass.

    Then they break down Jannik Sinner’s gritty five-set win over Miomir Kecmanović after five weeks away from competition and a foot blister, before getting into the other big first-round surprises, including early exits for Andrey Rublev, Cameron Norrie, Hubert Hurkacz, and Casper Ruud.

    Plus, the guys cover Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to Wimbledon with a wildcard, her three-set loss to Maya Joint, and what it means to see the GOAT back on Centre Court.

    00:00 Wimbledon Recap Begins
    00:26 Davidovich Fokina Breakthrough
    01:18 IBM Wimbledon App Partnership
    02:03 Watsonx Features Explained
    03:35 Shelton Upset Analytics
    08:28 Ben Shelton Season Swings
    13:36 Sinner Survives Five Sets
    18:08 Fucsovics Awkward Moment
    19:34 Round One Shockers List
    19:55 Norrie Upset
    21:50 Wimbledon Breakthrough Story
    22:08 Why Ruud Struggles Here
    23:28 Quinn Upset And Men Recap
    24:53 Ethan Quinns American Ceiling
    25:33 Nutrafol Hair Debate
    29:40 Fritz Walkout Fashion
    30:41 Serena Retrurns
    35:26 Stevies Stats
    37:18 Second Round Lookahead Wrap

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    40 mins
  • 188: Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188
    Jun 25 2026

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    Join us from next Tuesday for Something Major Wimbledon, with episodes releasing every other day!

    On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie get ready for a packed Wimbledon stretch and react to the biggest story of the week: Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban after refusing a drug test. The guys break down the whereabouts system, discuss how it works in practice and explain why they feel the punishment is way too harsh.

    Then they’re joined by former British No. 1 Kyle Edmund to talk about building his game around his forehand, his run to the 2018 Australian Open semifinals, the challenges of moving on grass and what makes Wimbledon feel so different from Queen’s.

    Plus, the guys get nostalgic about their favorite Wimbledon traditions, debate seeds and wildcards, including Nick Kyrgios, make some early picks and close things out with a review thanks to our partners at Tennis Warehouse.

    00:00 Jam Packed Preview
    00:39 Bracket Challenge Returns
    02:05 Vondrousova Ban Explained
    03:45 Whereabouts Strikes System
    10:07 Kyle Edmund Joins
    11:35 Edmund Game And Forehand
    13:50 2018 Aussie Open Run
    18:00 Grass Season And Clubs
    25:26 Wimbledon Membership Perks
    31:09 British Vs American Peeves
    38:11 Post Interview Wimbledon Nostalgia
    41:48 Wimbledon House Life
    43:08 Championship Court Practice
    44:58 Seeds and Draw Talk
    46:38 Grass Court Parity
    48:29 Wildcards and Kyrgios
    50:54 Picking the Champion
    53:58 ESPN Wimbledon Prep
    58:28 Nike Shoe Review
    01:04:11 Ratings and Wrap Up
    01:07:50 Jingle Finale

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 187: Serena's Wimbledon Wildcard, Alex Eala Mania Returns & Tiafoe Triumphs | EP 187
    Jun 22 2026

    On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a huge week on grass. They break down Frances Tiafoe’s title run in Halle, where he beat Taylor Fritz without facing a break point and finally snapped a seven-match skid against him.

    Then they head to Queen’s, where Francisco Cerúndolo battled through a tough week to win the title and got a special moment with his parents making the trip from Argentina for the final.

    Plus, the guys discuss Linda Nosková’s win in Berlin, Jessica Pegula’s momentum heading into Wimbledon, Alexandra Eala’s recent form and the biggest story in tennis: Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon singles.

    00:00 Show Kickoff
    00:35 Bracket Winner Ghosting
    02:03 Stevie’s Punishment Plan
    03:07 Behind the Scenes Drama
    05:44 Tiafoe Wins Halle
    09:43 Wimbledon Threat Talk
    13:52 Queens Final Recap
    19:24 American Wimbledon Chances
    22:32 Noskova Shines in Berlin
    24:36 Berlin Breakthroughs
    28:54 Serena Returns To Wimbledon
    35:16 Alex Eala Grass Watch
    38:53 World Cup Bro Debate
    40:26 Stevie Stats And Servebot
    42:38 Final Pre-Wimbledon Events
    44:10 Wrap And Next Episode

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    45 mins
  • 186: Diana Shnaider Joins! Reaching a Slam Semi, The Hottie Coach Bracket & Being an F1 Fan | EP 186
    Jun 18 2026

    Have a question for the show or need some life advice? Visit https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ and head to the Fan Participation section to submit your questions, stories, or requests for advice!

    On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Stevie take the reins and welcome Diana Shnaider fresh off her Roland-Garros semifinal run.

    Diana talks about the quick turnaround from Paris to grass season, why she chose NC State as a top junior, and what college tennis was really like before making the leap to the pro tour.
    She also breaks down her French Open run, including her win over Madison Keys, her battle with Aryna Sabalenka, and the lessons she took from reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal. Plus, thoughts on working with Sascha Bajin & life on tour.

    The guys finish on fan questions covering first-class travel, tennis finances, Survivor, and social etiquette.

    00:00 Show Intro
    00:14 Hosts and Week Preview
    00:46 Meet Diana Shnaider
    01:16 Name Pronunciation Story
    02:33 Home in Moscow
    03:36 Early Sports and Hobbies
    04:46 Why NC State
    10:38 College Life Shock
    13:43 Dorm Life and Crowds
    15:51 TV Shows and Staying
    17:05 Prize Money Talk
    18:04 Post College Coaching
    18:54 Bandana and Style
    20:22 Lefty Game Identity
    21:17 French Open Breakthrough
    24:39 Beating Sabalenka
    27:49 Semifinal Pressure Shift
    32:25 Tournament Room Requests
    33:13 Coach Sasha Impact
    36:00 Hottie Bracket Drama
    37:07 F1 Favorites and Karting
    38:41 No License Confession
    40:36 Post Interview Reactions
    42:18 Bracket Winner Shoutout
    43:15 Life Advice Travel Class
    45:17 Tennis Team Expenses
    46:50 Survivor Host Debate
    48:13 Retire That Story
    49:19 Champ Name Dilemma
    52:17 Show Wrap and Goodbye

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    54 mins
  • 185: Super Shelton, Serena Returns & Another Boycott? | EP 185
    Jun 15 2026

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    On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie tackle the hottest topic in tennis: John Isner eating on the podcast.

    Then they get into the biggest story of the week: Serena Williams is back. Serena’s return to doubles at Queen’s sparks a debate about whether she could make a real singles comeback—and whether anyone should count her out.

    The guys also break down Ben Shelton’s clutch title run in Stuttgart, Kamil Majchrzak’s shocking grass-court breakthrough in ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Donna Vekic’s Queen’s Club title as a lucky loser (plus a quick lesson on how lucky losers actually work).

    Plus: Wimbledon prize money, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist checkup, and rumblings of a US Open mixed doubles boycott.

    00:00 Intro
    00:22 The Chewing Controversy
    02:51 Stuttgart Shelton’s Grass Breakthrough
    07:53 Fritz vs Drop Shot Problem
    10:36 Den Bosch Name Chaos
    11:19 Majchrzak Shocks the Top 10
    15:59 Queen’s WTA Vekic Lucky Loser Run
    22:33 Major News Serena Doubles Comeback
    24:51 Grass Injury Woes
    24:58 Fixing Slippery Courts
    25:56 Serena Wimbledon Talk
    27:20 Mixed Doubles Boycott Buzz
    29:39 Wimbledon Prize Money
    30:15 Alcaraz Wrist Update
    33:57 Stevie Stats Grass Kings
    35:00 Servebot Shelton Edition
    35:53 World Cup Detour
    37:12 Shelton’s Free Cars
    39:00 Queens vs Halle Fields
    42:17 Berlin Stacked Draw
    43:15 Wrap Up

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    45 mins
  • 184: Nothing Major’s First Thursday Drop! Grass Swing Predictions, World Cup Picks | Ep 184
    Jun 11 2026

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    On the first-ever Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John, Sam, and Stevie review their pre–Monte Carlo clay buy/sell picks, highlighting calls on Arthur Fils, Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and Adrian Mannarino, before shifting to fresh grass-court buys and sells.

    They update their ATP Fantasy team and standings, make a full grass-season reset around Jannik Sinner, and debate roster value picks and alternates.

    The guys also talk World Cup excitement and timing in North America, spin a “wildcard wheel” to pick extra national teams to follow, and answer fan questions on bugs and bees on court, judging grunts, and an Isner-vs-Opelka hypothetical.

    00:00 Thursday Episode Kickoff
    01:22 Clay Picks Recap
    03:23 Stevie and John Results
    06:53 New Grass Picks
    12:10 Fantasy Team Shakeup
    17:07 Finalizing Fantasy Picks
    17:30 Join the ATP Fantasy League
    17:50 World Cup Hype Check
    19:49 Tour Life During World Cup
    21:27 Wildcard Wheel Soccer Teams
    26:59 Fan Questions Nature Moments
    29:30 Grunts Locker Room Talk
    31:07 Isner vs Opelka Debate
    31:55 Wrap Up and Grass Swing

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    35 mins