125: Italy’s Three-Peat, ATP Award Debates & Alcaraz’s Living Room | EP 125
The guys kick things off with Alcaraz’s living room photo, getting plenty of laughs out of the setup, the little details, and how the whole thing somehow became one of the week’s most talked-about moments.
They shift into Italy’s Davis Cup three-peat next, breaking down the key moments, including the epic tiebreaker in the semi-finals, standout performances that shaped the team’s success including Berrettini’s impressive Davis Cup record.
Then it’s on to the ATP Award debates as the crew weighs breakout seasons, sportsmanship nominees, and a few snubs that spark plenty of back-and-forth, plus a bonus Maldives watch to round things off.
00:00 Intro
00:29 The Dry Cleaning Bill Situation Update
03:18 Davis Cup Highlights
03:42 Alcaraz Living Room
06:33 Italy Wins Without Sinner
15:19 ATP Award Nominees Discussion
17:45 Breakthrough Player of the Year Discussion
18:06 ATP Year-End Bonuses Explained (Kind Of)
21:43 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award Nominees
23:56 Coach of the Year Candidates
28:04 ATP Number One Club Voting
28:41 Maldives Watch and Goodbye
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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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