86: Mid-Season Awards, Toronto Withdrawals & The Doubles Debate | EP 86
John, Sam, Stevie, and a late-arriving Jack are here to kick off your week!
Sam and John’s Sinner/Doubles hot take took the tennis world by storm over the weekend, and the heated debate continues in today’s episode. With a flood of withdrawals, the Toronto Open is shaping up to look very different, and the boys break down the big dropouts.
Looking ahead to D.C. Andre Agassi is back in the headlines as he prepares to mentor Holger Rune, while the crew weighs in on the status of a slightly underwhelming Hopman Cup.
Plus with the third Slam of the year now in the rearview, The gang host their very own mid-season tennis awards featuring some highly questionable categories like “Coolest Coaching Entourage” and “Player Most Likely to Gain 100 Pounds.”
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Debate: Sinner vs. Doubles Champions
07:28 Midseason Awards Discussion
17:28 Most Likely to Gain Weight After Playing
18:58 Midseason Awards and Player Updates
19:53 Discussion on Player Performances
25:28 Hopman Cup: A Blast from the Past
29:20 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Withdrawals
35:19 Coaching Trials and Final Thoughts
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85: Wimbledon Mailbag, Sam's Stolen Valor & Sinner's Doubles Challenge | Nothing Major | EP 85
Wimbledon may be done and dusted, but the boys have still got some stories to tell!
John, Sam and Stevie discuss their own Wimbledon experiences and share stories from the Legends Tournament to Sam's surprising attendance at this year's Champion's Dinner.
The boys dip into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions and the winner of the 2025 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge joins the boys to celebrate his victory.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
02:07 Wimbledon Recap and Highlights
03:17 Wimbledon Champion's Dinner Experience
09:57 Travel Stories and Anecdotes
14:27 Wimbledon Towels Tradition
22:58 Wimbledon Towels and Trading Stories
23:30 Hypothetical Tennis Match: Doubles vs. Sinner
25:55 Most European American Tennis Players
29:48 Junior Tennis Memories and Favorite Events
31:43 Bracket Challenge Winner Interview
35:55 Fashion Phases on Tour
41:59 Conclusion and Merchandise Promotion
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84: 2025 Wimbledon: Finals Recap | Something Major | EP 84
John, Jack, and Stevie reunite for the final episode of Something Major, Wimbledon 2025 edition, to break down all the action from Championship Weekend.
The trio reflects on Iga Swiatek’s dominant performance in the women’s final and Sinner’s revenge win over Alcaraz on the men’s side. Stevie shares personal stories about getting bagelled, while Jack gives us an inside look at the Champions' Ball.
We also dive into who might challenge Sinner or Alcaraz in the near future - and unpack a curious story from Washington 2021 that perfectly captures Sinner’s personality.
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00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
01:06 – Wimbledon Champions' Ball Dance
05:58 – Women’s Final Analysis
17:20 – Men’s Final Analysis
23:15 – Sinner's Improved Net Play
24:26 – The Baseline Dominance
27:03 – Sinner vs. Alcaraz Future Predictions
29:21 – Who Can Challenge Sinner and Alcaraz?
31:33 – Sinner’s Washington 2021 Story
34:26 – Zverev’s New Coaching Setup
38:58 – Bracket Challenge Winner and Goodbye!
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83: 2025 Wimbledon: Semifinal Recap & Final Preview | Something Major | EP 83
Sam Querrey joins Jack Sock, and a shirtless John Isner to recap the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2025. They provide insights into Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner's performances, discuss John Isner's amusing shirtless appearance, and analyze Taylor Fritz's match against Carlos Alcaraz. The team debates whether Sinner or Alcaraz will claim the men's title and discuss Amanda Anisimova's remarkable journey to the women's final against Iga Swiatek.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:30 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge Loser: John Isner Shirtless
01:36 Wimbledon Members Enclosure Experience
03:55 Jack's Doubles Match Recap
07:00 Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic Semi-Final
10:40 Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz Semi-Final
14:27 Men's Final Predictions: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
16:40 Sinner's Mental Resilience
17:24 Ticket Prices and Final Anticipation
17:47 Women's Semifinals Recap
18:31 Amanda Anisimova's Journey
19:00 Analyzing the Final Matchups
19:44 American Tennis Dominance
22:37 Predicting the Women's Final
27:37 Debating the Greatest Sporting Event
29:43 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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82: 2025 Wimbledon: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | EP 82
Sam and John reunite for a lively Wimbledon semifinals preview, dissecting Novak’s grit, Sinner’s form, and whether Fritz can shock Alcaraz. They recap Jack Sock and Bill Ackman’s buzzworthy Newport doubles cameo, toast Fabio Fognini’s surprise retirement, and swap semifinal picks in a split call on Sabalenka vs. Anisimova. The guys reflect on their own Wimbledon semifinal runs (and heartbreaks), the fate of fifth-set tiebreaks, and why some doubles veterans look suspiciously close to the legends circuit. Plus, Sam dishes on playing the Legends event with James Blake—and why Bruno Soares is still too good. All eyes now turn to championship weekend.
00:00 Introduction and Semifinals Overview
02:14 Fabio Fognini's Retirement Announcement
03:59 Men's Semifinals Breakdown: Sinner vs. Shelton
06:40 Ben Shelton's Performance and Future Prospects
08:39 Novak Djokovic's Path to the Semifinals
11:45 Taylor Fritz's Journey to the Semifinals
17:32 Reflecting on Memorable Matches
18:18 Impact of Rule Changes in Tennis
19:55 Women's Draw Analysis
21:48 Semifinal Predictions and Analysis
29:54 Legends Match and Personal Anecdotes
31:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests
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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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