Nothing Major

Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the 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).

Nothing Major is a sports podcast hosted by Sift Creative, with 205 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sift Creative hosts Nothing Major, a sports show with 205 episodes published.

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  Episode #205

  205: Shelton Supreme, Djokovic Despair & Eala Takes Over | EP 205

  Aug 17, 202648 min

  Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam checks in from Cincinnati and shares the perks (and grime) of the Great Wolf Lodge before the guys break down an all-American Masters final in Montreal, Ben Shelton’s dominant title defense without dropping a set, and Brandon Nakashima’s breakthrough week. They also discuss the rise of college-to-pro tennis and what it means for the next generation. In Toronto, they dive into Iga Swiatek’s “vintage” run, her 12th WTA 1000 title, and what it means for the US Open and WTA Finals race. Plus, they react to Djokovic’s brutal three-set loss, Shelton’s early upset, Zverev as the favorite with stars absent, Fritz’s racket smash, Draper’s candid struggles, and whether anyone should still be complaining about 12-day Masters events. 00:00 Show kickoff 00:40 Cincy perks and Great Wolf 02:20 College tennis surge 06:44 All American Montreal final 09:23 Shelton return breakthrough 12:42 Defending champ in new city 15:25 Iga back in Toronto 18:39 WTA race and Asian swing 22:36 Cincinnati chaos and Novak buzz 25:49 Novak Health Watch 27:20 Shelton Upset Reaction 28:32 Jodar Drama Comeback 30:26 Zverev Favorite Debate 33:37 Draper Injury Struggles 37:21 Olympics Schedule Rant 41:36 Fritz Racket Smash 43:11 Servebot Shelton Stats 43:57 Masters Format Acceptance 46:16 Eala Mania Tickets 46:54 Wrap And Next Ep Preview

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  Episode #204

  204: Cincy The New 5th Slam?, Canadian Pet Peeves & Awkward Life Advice | EP 204

  Aug 13, 202639 min

  Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam returns from a whirlwind Cincinnati trip, complete with a no-training 5K and an awkward realization that Jannik Sinner had just pulled out of the tournament. The guys settle into a fun show covering Canadian pet peeves in honor of the Canadian Masters, from surprise tax bills and stacked restaurant taxes to the Queen still appearing on currency, no AC in Montreal, and the metric system. They also preview Cincinnati with both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz out, debating who’s actually the favorite while considering Zverev and Novak, and praising Cincinnati’s player amenities, food, upgrades, and Skyline Chili. Plus, they tackle life advice on whether a dad should ever “let” his 17-year-old win, how to handle witnessing an awkward locker room moment and pitch a tennis version of golf’s Internet Invitational featuring influencers, personalities, and a prize purse. 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:28 Show Setup and Segments 00:51 Sam’s Cincinnati 5K Recap 02:27 Credentials Awkward Moment 04:15 Canadian Pet Peeves Draft 13:57 Cincy Preview and Punishments 15:12 Who’s the Cincy Favorite 17:42 Is Cincinnati the Best Masters 19:24 Player Perks Tour 20:18 Snack Grab Controversy 21:18 Activities And Investment 22:19 Cincy Food Debate 27:46 Life Advice Begins 28:42 Let Him Win 30:31 Locker Room Secret 32:43 Tennis Influencer Event 37:41 Wrap Up And Next Show

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  Episode #203

  203: Montreal Carnage, Gen Z Takes Over & the WTA No. 1 Race | Nothing Major EP 203

  Aug 10, 202649 min

  Canada has turned into a full-on bloodbath. Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz were already missing, and then plenty of the “safe” top seeds followed them out the door. Zverev calls his loss to Griekspoor his “worst match of the season,” Fritz looks cooked after his Monday final in DC, and Félix doesn’t even make it on court in his hometown because of a back issue. The result? A wide-open Masters with a historic last eight: for the first time, every Masters 1000 quarterfinalist was born in 2000 or later, with 25-year-old Brandon Nakashima somehow the elder statesman. We break down Shelton vs. Mensik, Jodar’s rapid rise, why Canada creates so much chaos, and which young player has the biggest opportunity this week. On the women’s side, Toronto finally delivers the heavyweight matchups. We look at the draw while debating Sabalenka’s recent losses, whether Iga is starting to turn things around, and a wide-open race to finish the year at No. 1. Then it’s on to Cincinnati. How concerning is Sinner’s withdrawal ahead of the US Open? John thinks it matters; Stevie is waiting to see what the New York practice-court cameras tell us. Plus, Sam somehow turns his “query” into an Ealamania discussion... and, for once, we all agree! 00:00 Show Preview 02:00 Montreal Is Absolute Chaos! 05:20 Zverev’s “Worst Match” 08:15 The Gen Z TakeOver 09:22 Did Fritz Run Out of Gas? 11:27 Montreal Quarterfinals 13:25 Shelton vs. Menšík 14:59 Jodar’s Rise + The Fils Test 18:44 Why So Many Upsets in Canada? 22:44 WTA Toronto 23:17 What’s Going On With Sabalenka? 25:14 Quarterfinals Breakdown 26:09 The No. 1 Race Is Wide Open 29:35 Sinner Pulls Out of Cincinnati 34:10 Cincy + Venus & Serena 36:18 Big Foe’s Hand Surgery 42:04 Stevie Stat's 43:04 Shelton gets Servebot of the Week 47:09 That’s a Wrap!

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  Episode #202

  202: Eva Lys Joins the Pod, Eala’s Potential & Imagining Right-Handed Rafa | EP 202

  Aug 6, 202659 min

  Career-high No. 39 Eva Lys is our guest for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We chat about growing up with her dad as a coach, the friends she’s made on Tour, and why her social media works without ever feeling forced. She also opens up about the financial reality of life on Tour, balancing sponsorships with tennis, and why WTA is more exciting than ATP. Before Eva joins us, we break down a huge week in Washington. Alex Eala's incredible title run has everyone asking just how high her ceiling really is, while Taylor Fritz proves once again why the North American hard courts bring out his best. We also answer your fan questions, including whether a right-handed Rafa would still be one of the greatest players ever. Plus, how Alcaraz's new No. 3 seeding could shake up the US Open draw, dating apps for tennis players, an extremely serious ranking of Carlos' many hairstyles... and, somehow, a draft of the songs guaranteed to get every white person singing at full volume. 00:00 We're Back! 01:56 Fritz Does It Again 04:29 Eala Mania Arrives 04:59 White People Songs 10:14 Welcoming Eva Lys 11:15 Growing Up Around Tennis 12:24 Life Beyond the Tour 13:22 Friends on Tour 14:58 Favorite Cities on Tour 16:12 Social Media Without the Cringe 17:43 Rating Eva as an Influencer 19:17 Why the WTA Is So Open 21:05 Breakthrough Moments 22:20 Tour's Most Underrated Players 24:48 WTA vs. ATP 26:38 When Social Media Becomes Your Job 28:08 Sponsorships Behind the Scenes 29:09 The Financial Reality of Injuries 30:25 Instagram vs. TikTok 31:28 Prize Money Perspective 33:17 The Great Airline Miles Debate 34:45 Reality TV Draft 41:57 One Last Challenge 47:22 Wimbledon Bracket Winners 48:31 Fan Questions 48:31 Carlos as Seed No. 3? 51:29 What if Rafa was Right-Handed? 54:32 Dating Apps on Tour 55:57 Ranking Carlos Alcaraz's Hairstyles 58:20 See You Next Week!

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  Episode #201

  201: Servebot Fritz Triumphs in DC, Eala's Magic Run & Canada Open Preview | EP 201

  Aug 3, 202640 min

  The boys are back together after a few days in Los Cabos, with plenty of stories to tell before diving into a packed week on Tour... and there's a lot to catch up on! Taylor Fritz wants to join the Servebot Club and proves himself after another big week in Washington, while Brandon Nakashima and Alex Michelsen continue building momentum. The guys also give a shoutout to Arthur Gea and Alexandra Eala's amazing runs. There's plenty of news to get through too, including Djokovic's return in Cincinnati, the stacked US Open Mixed Doubles field, and why Team World might have the edge at this year's Laver Cup. Plus, Sam's failed fasting experiment, Alcaraz's new hairstyle, Cabo behind-the-scenes stories, and enough laughs to keep the group chat busy for another week. 00:00 The Boys Are Back 00:57 Washington Finals Preview 01:28 Is Taylor Fritz Back? 02:39 A Tough Week for the Americans 04:21 Nakashima and Michelsen on the Rise 06:13 Jodar Breakthrough Run 08:14 Los Cabos Stories From Behind the Scenes 11:01 Arthur Gea Wins Los Cabos 15:17 Alex Eala's Breakthrough Week 19:42 Sam's Failed Fast and Cabo Chaos 20:34 A Quick Memphis Shoutout 21:18 Major News 21:24 Korda Undergoes Back Surgery 23:18 Cincinnati's Loaded Field 24:09 US Open Mixed Doubles Preview 27:10 Carlos Alcaraz's New Look 28:48 Laver Cup Picks 30:49 Stevie's Stats 31:34 Bot of the Week 33:33 Canada Masters Preview 37:44 Zverev Chasing No. 1 39:19 See You On Thursday!

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