Show notes
In this week’s episode, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John share their most memorable Davis Cup moments. The boys reveal past Team USA Davis Cup hazing rituals, John recalls the time he forgot his shoes before a key match, and Steve calls Sam out for leaving in the middle of his match to watch the Super Bowl. Follow us on social at @nothingmajorpod(00:00) Intro(00:51) Russian & Turkish Baths in NYC(02:44) US Open Recap(04:49) Can Americans win a Major?(06:30) The New "Big 2" in Tennis(07:28) Fritz: Top US Player(08:25) Laver Cup vs. Davis Cup(11:36) Federer’s Genius Idea(12:38) MVP: Jack Sock(14:04) Team USA in Zhuhai(15:46) Hazing Practice Partners(16:18) The Infamous Speeches(17:09) Sam’s Oversized Suit(18:29) John’s Memorable Speech(19:45) Jack’s Disastrous Debut(20:27) Bob vs. Jack: The Fight(22:03) The Last Hazing(23:40) Behind-the-Scenes Details(24:47) First Davis Cup Ties(26:36) The Sleepless US Security Guard(27:30) Steve’s Tashkent Debut(30:24) On Edge in Davis Cup(31:02) The Austin Incident(34:41) Knocking Out the Security Guard(35:20) Davis Cup Stress(36:16) The Tie vs. Brazil(37:38) Sam’s Shirt Mishap(39:29) John Forgets His Shoes(41:39) Good Luck, Stevie!(43:19) Super Bowl During Davis Cup(44:05) Playing Fifth Rubbers(46:17) Favorite Davis Cup Weekend(47:21) Beating Federer in Switzerland(50:01) The Portland Experience(52:08) Facing Italy at 1:30 AM(53:16) “Uno!” as the New “C’Mon”(53:47) Awkward Doubles Moments(54:30) Outro