Episodes

  • 77: Wimbledon Stories, UK Pet Peeves & Tournament Predictions | EP 77

    77: Wimbledon Stories, UK Pet Peeves & Tournament Predictions | EP 77
    Jun 27 2025
    00:00 Welcome to the Show!
    01:37 Hotty Bracket: Women’s Field Debate
    03:39 Our Top UK Pet Peeves
    15:39 Pre-Wimbledon Week
    22:06 Behind the Scenes: Wimbledon Practice Sessions
    23:46 Predictions for the 2025 Championships
    29:36 The Wimbledon Snake Draft: Building the Perfect Team
    36:28 Final Thoughts and Goodbye!
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    38 mins
  • 76: Alcaraz Rules Queen’s, Bublik Shakes Up Halle & Wimbledon Awaits | EP 76

    76: Alcaraz Rules Queen’s, Bublik Shakes Up Halle & Wimbledon Awaits | EP 76
    Jun 23 2025
    The boys break down what makes Alcaraz so dangerous on grass after his latest London title, and dive into Bublik's chaotic — yet brilliant — run on German soil, highlighted by a big win over Sinner.

    We also unpack the WTA action in Berlin, where former Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova lifted the trophy. Could she be the most dangerous seed at The Championships?

    Plus, Sam revisits the worst prediction of 2025, and Steve takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting on his first career title in Nottingham — just one week before Wimbledon.

    00:00 Welcome to the Show!
    01:51 Something Major Wimbledon Edition + Bracket Challenge
    05:16 Carlos Alcaraz's Grass Court Dominance in Queen's
    14:00 Alexander Bublik's Impressive Run in Halle
    19:12 Vondrousova's Victory in Berlin
    21:41 Unseeded Threats in Wimbledon
    28:13 Nothing Major Coaching for US Open?
    29:37 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Insights
    31:57 Experiences at Eastbourne and Nottingham
    36:26 Final Thoughts and Merch
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    37 mins
  • 75: US Open Mixed Doubles, Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs & Sam's Queen’s Title | EP 75

    75: US Open Mixed Doubles, Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs & Sam's Queen’s Title | EP 75
    Jun 20 2025
    The boys kick things off by diving into the grass court season, weighing the pros and cons of the Queen’s and Halle tournaments. Along the way, they share some hilarious anecdotes—plus, Sam learns the hard truth that winning Queen’s might not be as impressive as he once thought.

    Next, the crew breaks down the US Open Mixed Doubles entry list, unpacking the quirky new format and some spicy team pairings—like Alcaraz and Raducanu. Turns out, Sam’s hot take from last year might actually be coming true.

    The episode wraps with a fun segment imagining what jobs top tennis players would have if they weren’t on tour. From Alcaraz as a cabana boy to Sinner working at an amusement park, the guys deliver some oddly accurate (and laugh-out-loud) hypothetical scenarios.

    00:00 Intro
    00:43 Grass Court Season: Queens and Halle
    03:15 Memorable Moments at Queen's Club
    08:38 US Open Mixed Doubles Format and Teams
    15:13 Wildcard Requests
    15:35 Predictions and favorite teams
    20:47 Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs
    28:16 Wrapping up
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    29 mins
  • 74: Grass Season, Fritz Triumphs and Monfils' Viral Video | EP 74

    74: Grass Season, Fritz Triumphs and Monfils' Viral Video | EP 74
    Jun 16 2025
    Jack, John, Sam and Steve are back and ready for tennis' seasonal switch to grass.

    The boys dive review an action-packed first week of grass-court tennis, discussing the new women's tournament at Queen's and the men's action in Stuttgart and the Netherlands. Tatiana Maria made history in London, and U.S. tennis captured another trophy thanks to Taylor Fritz's much-needed victory in Germany.

    They also weigh in on Gael Monfils’ viral video about hate DMs, the new Andy Murray Arena and share (not so) bold predictions for Queen’s and Halle.

    00:00 Welcome to the Show
    00:17 Tatiana Maria's Remarkable Victory
    02:26 Men's Tournaments Recap
    03:36 Fritz's Comeback and Performance
    08:31 Diallo's Potential and College Tennis
    11:41 Ben Shelton's Rapid Rise
    15:01 Addressing Online Harassment in Tennis
    15:55 Dealing with Hate Messages in Sports
    17:15 The New Andy Murray Arena
    18:17 Naming Courts After Players: A Tricky Business
    19:18 Vacation Spots for Tennis Players
    19:48 Predictions for Upcoming Tournaments
    26:16 Trivia Time: American Tennis Players in the Top 10
    27:43 Goodbye!
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    28 mins
  • 73: Roland Garros Mailbag, Craziest Locker Room Stories & Wienergate Revealed | EP 73

    73: Roland Garros Mailbag, Craziest Locker Room Stories & Wienergate Revealed | EP 73
    Jun 13 2025
    The guys wrap up the thrilling clay court season with a deep dive into the epic Roland Garros final. They also answer fan questions—covering everything from Sam's potential TV career to hilarious locker room stories, including the possible funniest story ever 'Wienergate'.

    As the discussion shifts to the grass court season, the guys reveal their preparation routines and share their take on surface transitions.

    Plus, the show welcomes JoeyDonuts, the winner of the Roland Garros bracket challenge, for chat where he breaks down his draw selection and poses a hot question about his favorite Joao Fonseca.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:00 Recap of Roland Garros and Sam's TV Experience
    03:59 Discussion on the Epic Roland Garros Final
    09:53 Fan Questions and Insights
    17:51 Locker Room Stories and Funny Moments
    24:14 The Baguette Story
    25:15 Match Points and Championship Matches
    29:12 Introducing Joey Donuts
    34:05 Transitioning to Grass Court Season
    42:58 Anniversary Mishap
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    46 mins
  • 72: 2025 Roland Garros: Finals Recap | Something Major | Ep 72

    72: 2025 Roland Garros: Finals Recap | Something Major | Ep 72
    Jun 9 2025

    Finals Day at Roland Garros delivered—big time. The guys react to an all-time classic men’s final, where Carlos Alcaraz edged Jannik Sinner in a five-hour, 29-minute thriller filled with jaw-dropping shotmaking and momentum swings. They debate whether it ranks as a top-three match of all time and what it means for the sport’s future. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff outlasts Aryna Sabalenka in blustery conditions, proving her grit and poise. The squad also tackles hot takes on prime Rafa vs. the new era, roof rules, and celebrates their bracket winners—congrats Joey Donuts! Plus: trivia, flowers for Stevie, and wrap-up plans.


    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:41 Discussing the Epic Men's Final

    01:22 Analyzing Key Moments and Predictions

    03:26 Reflecting on the Match and Player Performances

    05:54 Comparing Generations and Player Legacies

    14:17 Transition to Women's Final Discussion

    14:55 Debate: Roof Open or Closed?

    17:14 Coco Gauff's Impressive Comeback

    19:37 Analyzing Sabalenka's Performance

    20:54 Future of Women's Tennis

    22:35 Bracket Update and Winners

    25:49 Trivia and Wrap-Up

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    27 mins
  • 71: 2025 Roland Garros: Semifinals Recap & Finals Preview | Something Major | Ep 71

    71: 2025 Roland Garros: Semifinals Recap & Finals Preview | Something Major | Ep 71
    Jun 7 2025
    Jack and Sam return for a two-man show to break down the French Open semifinals and preview the finals. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff cruises past surprise wildcard Louisa Boisson, while Aryna Sabalenka powers through Iga Świątek in a roof-closed slugfest. The guys debate who has the edge in the final.

    On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner eliminates Novak Djokovic in straight sets, while Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Lorenzo Musetti in a tense three-set battle. The pod squad splits on Sinner vs. Alcaraz predictions, plus bracket challenge updates and an excellent fan question.


    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    01:19 Shoutouts and Fan Interactions
    02:19 Women's Semifinals Recap
    11:16 Men's Semifinals Recap
    15:06 Unexpected Efforts and Setbacks
    16:54 Alcaraz vs. Sinner: The Anticipated Final
    18:06 Predictions and Analysis
    20:13 Player Strategies and Insights
    23:41 Fan Questions and Wrap-Up
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    27 mins
  • 70: 2025 Roland Garros: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | Ep 70

    70: 2025 Roland Garros: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | Ep 70
    Jun 5 2025

    John and Jack break down a thrilling quarterfinal round and look ahead to the blockbuster semifinals at Roland Garros. Djokovic turns back the clock to beat Zverev, setting up a showdown with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz advances easily, while Musetti stirs controversy in his win over Tiafoe. On the women’s side, French wildcard Lois Boisson stuns again and faces Coco Gauff next. Sabalenka vs. Swiatek headlines the semis in a heavyweight clash. The guys also touch on bracket drama, the Paris crowd, and tackle a wild mailbag question: could they take Sinner 2-on-1? It’s a packed and punchy episode.


    00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup

    00:53 Men's Quarterfinals Recap: Djokovic vs. Zverev

    02:52 Semifinals Preview: Djokovic vs. Sinner

    06:00 Bottom Half of the Men's Draw: Alcaraz and Musetti

    10:52 Women's Semifinals: The Underdog Story of Boisson

    12:52 Women's Semifinals: Swiatek vs. Sabalenka

    16:19 Bracket Updates and Fan Questions

    19:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    20 mins