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).
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A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Join movie producer Randall Emmett and pro tennis/pickleball player Sam Querrey every week as they talk pickleball and whatever else is on their minds. Randall and Sam talk about everything from sports and what’s happening on the pickleball scene to pop culture and yes, even reality shows. The due hold “court” every week as they are joined by guests from all walks of life who speak their minds and sometimes even cross the line. No one will call foul as Randall and Sam serve up some real talk.
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124: Sam’s Pickleball Farewell, Third-Best Season Debate & Fan Questions | EP 124
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41:20The 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…
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123: Sinners Turin Triumph, Players Flee to the Maldives & Mystery Guest | EP 123
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39:31The 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 offs…
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122: ATP Finals Breakdown, Alcaraz Year-End No. 1 and +1M Streams on Spotify | EP 122
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28:05Sam, 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 …
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Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union! Relevant links Learn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------…
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121: Djokovic’s 101st Title, Rybakina Rules the WTA Finals & ATP Finals Preview | EP 121
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28:33It’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. The…
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120: Caroline Wozniacki Joins the Pod, Tour Finals Nostalgia and Favorite Couples | EP 120
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55:34We broke our sacred rule for a very good reason. The former World No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion joins the pod for one of the funniest and unfiltered interviews we’ve ever done. Caro looks back on her incredible career, her comeback after motherhood and what life looks like now. Of course, we asked the important stuff too, like whether she…
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119: Paris Masters Breakdown, Sinner’s Indoor Dominance & the Final Turin Spot | EP 119
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33:25The guys break down everything from the Paris Masters madness to the year-end race heating up in Turin. Sinner is on an absolute tear indoors and battling Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1. They also dive into the Musetti vs. Auger-Aliassime fight for the final ATP Finals spot and what they would do if they were Felix. Sam shares his USTA League…
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118: Halloween Special: Flight Debates, Tennis Horror Stories & Worst Candy Draft | EP 118
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41:12The Nothing Major crew dive into the Halloween spirit with a special episode. Steve’s looking for some life advice, the guys share their favourite Paris in the fall memories, and debate which ATP stars they’d most want to or avoid sitting next to on a flight. They wrap it all up with some tennis horror stories and a worst Halloween candy draft to c…
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117: Fonseca Brilliance, WTA Finals & the Race to Turin | EP 117
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34:36The Nothing Major crew recap a big week in Basel and Vienna, highlighted by Joao Fonseca’s breakout title and Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance. Sam shares a hilarious travel story from Basel to Paris & with the ATP Finals fast approaching, they break down the race for Turin and predict who’ll grab the final spots. The guys also share their picks…
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116: WTA Cars, ATP Friendships & David Rodolitz | EP 116
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43:34With tennis back in Europe, Sam, Stevie, and John recap all the latest from Vienna and Basel. They share stories from both tournaments including a must-hear doubles tale featuring Sam and none other than Nick Kyrgios... In the most Nothing Major segment imaginable, the boys debate which cars top WTA stars would drive, leading to some predictably bi…
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115: Medvedev’s Bounce Back, WTA Finals Race & Is The Season Too Long? | EP 115
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39:07The boys are without Stevie to start the week, but John, Jack, and Sam are here to keep you company! Daniil Medvedev snapped his 882-day title drought, and the gang debates whether this win signals a late-season surge from the Russian or just a one-off success. The never-ending discussion about the demanding tour calendar has resurfaced, is it too …
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114: Vacherot Joins The Pod, Celebrating with Federer & Scariest Big 3 Member | EP 114
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53:20Hold onto your racquets, Valentin Vacherot joins the pod to break down his Shanghai fairytale run, and yes, it’s almost too good to be true. From ranked 204th to winning the Shanghai Masters and cracking the top 40, he takes us through the chaos, nearly missing qualifying, beating Novak Djokovic, and somehow facing his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in …
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113: Shanghai Fairytale, Pickleball Fail & Six Kings Showdown | EP 113
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27:34The boys dive into the feel-good fairytale run from Shanghai, where an alternate rose to glory in one of the most surprising finals of the decade. They break down the standout moments from Wuhan, Coco Gauff’s hardcourt dominance, and the surge of American women heading into the WTA Finals. Then, it’s all about the Six Kings Slam hype and what it co…
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112: Shanghai Stories, Exhibitions Behind-the-Scenes & ATP Tinder Part 2 | EP 112
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32:28ATP Tinder returns with even more hilarious swipes! The boys also dive into amusing stories and favourite moments from the Shanghai Masters, explore why players enjoy the tournament, and share behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibition matches are managed. They also highlight some of the most scenic courts on tour! Plus, listener questions cover …
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Today, Chuck clarifies commentary from past episodes and talks with Andrew Aydin, a comic book author who came up with the idea to tell the story of Hurricane Helene through a graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky." We talk about this, and the newly launched Appalachia Comics Project. Relevant links Learn more about the Appalachia Comics Project…
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111: Shanghai, Court Speed Controversy, and Hall of Fame Fed | EP 111
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38:42Kickstart your week with John, Sam, Steve and Jack catching up on all the latest action from Asia. The gang is joined once again by Blair Henley to chat through the latest updates from Shanghai, USTA league rules, and Federer’s nomination to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. With plenty of talk amongst the tour around court design, the boys di…
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110: Alex Michelsen Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Debut & Playing Alcaraz | EP 110
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57:45World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod! Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on…
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109: Alcaraz vs Fritz, Fognini's Dance Moves & Asian Swing Update | EP 109
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33:08Sam, Stevie, Jack, and John are joined once again by everyone’s favorite tennis personality and reporter, Blair Henley! With the Asian Swing in full flow, the crew dives into the buzz from Beijing and Tokyo, including the much-anticipated final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz set for tomorrow in the early hours. Blair dishes on the latest g…
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108: The Asian Swing, Fan Questions & Buy or Sell? | EP 108
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38:02The gangs back together following tennis' 'International Break'. Sam and John share their experiences at the Laver Cup in San Francisco and look ahead to the Asian Swing. With Beijing and Tokyo underway, the boys share some of their favorite stories from their time in Asia and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions. With just…
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107: Laver Cup Recap, Italy sweeps USA & Agassi’s Captain Debut | EP 107
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36:31With Sam still stuck in California traffic, John, Steve, and Jack break down the 2025 Laver Cup weekend, where Team World pulled off a surprising win over Team Europe. The boys dive into Fritz’s insane level, hands out MVP honors, and review Andre Agassi’s debut as Team World captain. Whilst Italy swept USA at the Billie Jean King Cup, the gang deb…
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106: Laver Cup Memories, Facing Federer & Behind the Scenes | EP 106
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29:04The gang's all here and we're diving headfirst into all things Laver Cup. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back at the very first edition, from Jack and John’s doubles wins to some of the wildest on-court moments. They debate whether the event can keep its spark without the Big 3, and why Carlos Alcaraz already feels essential for Team Europe. The …
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105: Red Bull Flugtag, Davis Cup Drama & Life Advice | EP 105
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38:59The boys are back to kick off your week in style!Following a packed weekend in Dallas, John and Steve break down Nothing Major’s inaugural Red Bull Flugtag flight. Did the Unforced Errors fly?With the Davis Cup underway the dive into the results and chat through the biggest results so far. Plus the gang are joined by the winner of our US Open brack…
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#253: State of political discourse + David Gate's rebellion of care
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1:02:07Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care” Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events 15:40 — Interview https://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Find his …
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104: Red Bull Flugtag, US Open Wrap-Up, & ATP Tinder | EP 104
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25:47It’s Red Bull Flugtag week, and the boys are checking in ahead of the inaugural Nothing Major flight! Sam, Steve, and John are joined by special guest Blair Henley to recap this year’s US Open and share what it’s really like reporting from a Grand Slam. Sam’s been working hard on a brand-new segment... and he’s excited to debut it Plus, the Major M…
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103: 2025 US Open: Finals Recap | Something Major | EP 103
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25:42The US Open is over, and the guys are here to break it all down. Sam, Jack, John, and Steve dive into the men’s and women’s finals and what really decided them. Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Jannik Sinner with a relentlessness performance that capped off a dominant campaign. Did Sinner ever really have a shot, or was it always Alcaraz’s title to lose?…
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102: 2025 US Open: Semifinal Recap & Final Preview | Something Major | EP 102
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43:01The US Open semis were electric, and we’re here to break it all down before the finals. John, Stevie, and Jack dive into the women’s battles, highlighting Anisimova’s redemption as she took down Osaka in an amazing match and now faces Sabalenka. How far can Amanda go if she wins? On the men’s side, we discuss whether this could be Djokovic’s last s…
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101: 2025 US Open: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | EP 101
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36:46The quarterfinals in New York brought plenty of fireworks, and we’re breaking it all down before looking ahead to the semifinals. Novak Djokovic was clinical against Taylor Fritz and now sets up a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz. Is Novak the greatest athlete of all time? We debate it. Jannik Sinner’s dominance rolls on as he heads into a big…
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100: US Open 2025: Round 4 Recap & Quarterfinals Preview | EP 100
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27:52The pod hits triple digits, and Sam immediately blows the budget - dropping $663 on hotel laundry in New York. That fiasco sets the tone for an episode packed with shaky quarterfinal predictions, a surprisingly deep dive into life choices, and a full Round 4 recap. From Anna Wintour lurking courtside to Jason Biggs randomly popping up, the celebrit…
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99: US Open 2025: Round 3 Recap & Round 4 Preview | EP 99
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22:59Round 3 of the US Open had everything: injuries, drama, and plenty of star power in the stands. We dig into Ben Shelton’s tough setback, Sinner’s tricky test against Shapo, Alcaraz’s dominant run, and Taylor Fritz quietly holding strong. And yes, we even get into the celeb scene, from Russell Wilson and LL Cool J courtside to who didn’t quite make …
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98: US Open 2025: Round 2 Recap & Round 3 Preview with John McEnroe | EP 98
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34:12We’ve got a special guest… John McEnroe crashes the pod — and yes, we’re serious! Steve, Sam, John, and Johnny Mac break down the latest results and hottest storylines, from which American he sees with the most potential, to Medvedev’s fine, and the tense Townsend–Ostapenko exchange. We also dig into Jack Draper’s unexpected withdrawal, highlight t…
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97: US Open 2025: Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview | EP 97
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25:43Round 1 of the US Open had it all: celebrity gossip, bad haircuts, and Daniil Medvedev screaming at photographers. We start with the essential Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce update (because, priorities), then break down Carlos Alcaraz’s brother-approved buzzcut. Medvedev’s meltdown gets the full debate treatment, with zero agreement on who was right. Ve…
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96: 2025 US Open: Tournament Preview | Something Major | EP 96
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25:34We dive into the main draws of the US Open, breaking down the most exciting first-round matchups and sharing our picks to win it all. Expect some surprise calls on the women’s side, while on the men’s side, most of us agree there’s one clear favorite. We also get into the mixed doubles action, including the impressive run of Vavassori and Errani ag…
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95: LIVE from the US Open: Tennis Pros Unplugged & Rowdy New York Nights | EP 95
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36:22The Nothing Major podcast goes LIVE for the very first time, straight from the heart of US Open Fan Week, the Fountain Plaza Stage. Sam, John, and Jack host their first live pod in front of a rowdy crowd, hungry for free hats, laughs, and unfiltered takes! Sam announces the launch of tennis’ original Bracket Challenge for the US Open and reveals ou…
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94: US Open Mixed Doubles Uncovered, Eric Butorac & Cincy Recap | EP 94
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41:15With the US Open upon us, Sam, Steve, and Jack break down the brand-new mixed doubles format with special guest Eric Butorac. The US Open’s Senior Director of Player Relations gives us the inside scoop on the event including the moment Jannik Sinner asked if he could team up with Serena Williams! From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret visit la…
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#252: The Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency (This Guy Sucked Crossover)
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1:16:18Today, we have a special crossover episode between Appodlachia and the incredible podcast, This Guy Sucked! This Guy Sucked is a history podcast that brings on historians (and Chuck) as guests, and discuss historical figures that sucked! We're discussing the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency — an objectively detestable bunch of union busting thugs who…
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93: Kalamazoo, Cincy Chaos & the Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge | EP 93
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35:12In this week's Friday episode, John, Sam and Steve take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the legendary Kalamazoo boys' tennis tournament and its significance in the junior tennis world. The boys share stories about their enjoyable (and sometimes chaotic) times at the Cincinnati Open and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer your…
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92: Shelton’s Toronto Triumph, Mboko’s Breakthrough & Who Got Robbed by the Big 4? | EP 92
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36:12John, Sam, and Steve kick off your week “live” from Cincinnati, running down the biggest headlines in tennis, including Ben Shelton’s maiden Masters 1000 title in Toronto and teenage Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko capturing her first title and rising to Canadian No. 1. The crew breaks down Shelton’s explosive athleticism, undeniable clutch gene,…
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91: Mailbag, Cincinnati Tales, and a Masters 1000 Debate | EP 91
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37:01The boys are back as tennis heads to Cincinnati for the latest Masters 1000! With a fresh debate around the new Masters 1000 structure the talk of tennis., John, Jack, Sam and Steve are joined by Toronto Tournament Director, Karl Hale to offer his thoughts on the hot topic. The group discuss player withdrawals, the schedule shake-up, and throw out …
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90: The Ugliest Games in Tennis, Sam's Reality TV Flashback, & Canada Recap | EP 90
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37:14The boys are back and things are getting ugly (in the best way) as they revisit their “Ugliest Strokes” debate, respond to hilarious fan feedback, and rank the absolute worst games in tennis history. There's plenty to break down from Toronto and Montreal, but more importantly, Sam feels this is the right time to reflect on his infamous stint on Bra…
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89: Alexander Zverev Joins the Pod, Dinners with Rafa & Chasing Grand Slam Glory | EP 89
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45:51World No. 3 Alexander Zverev stops by for what might be the funniest and most dehydrated interview of his life. Battling full-body cramps (seriously), Zverev still dives into it all: the crash after the Australian Open final, the mistakes he’s owned, and what it’ll take to finally leave the 'No Majors' club. The crew discuss mental health, public p…
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Today, Chuck briefly weighs in on Tyler Childers's new album, then talk with Appalachian country and bluegrass musician Rebecca Lee Daniels. Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Tyler Childers is a hick lib?!? Also fork found in kitchen. 10:19 — Interview linktr.ee/rebeccaleedaniels Stream her music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JYVZpvjobwPp2…
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88: DC Download, Canada & The Ugliest Strokes in Tennis History | EP 88
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39:42John, Jack, Stevie, and Sam kick off the week by breaking down the biggest headlines in tennis. The boys recap the big results from Washington D.C., discuss Venus Williams’ return to the court, and preview the tour’s upcoming stops in Canada. The crew start an important debate, what are the ugliest swings in tennis history? And reveal what insuranc…
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87: Mark Ein Joins the Pod, Favorite Moments and our Birthday Special! | EP 87
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47:08Nothing Major turns one! Join John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie for the one-year anniversary episode as they celebrate 12 months of being on air, not being cancelled and somehow not being sick of each other. This week the boys are joined by Mark Ein, Tournament Director of the Washington DC Open and partner of the Washington Commanders, who shares his jo…
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86: Mid-Season Awards, Toronto Withdrawals & The Doubles Debate | EP 86
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36:34John, 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 …
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85: Wimbledon Mailbag, Sam's Stolen Valor & Sinner's Doubles Challenge | Nothing Major | EP 85
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43:09Wimbledon 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 20…
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