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On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie sit down with director Jason Hehir (The Last Dance) to break down his new Amazon feature doc Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter. Hehir explains how the project began in 2017, how he came aboard in 2023, the challenges of filming a story unfolding in real time, and why the original concept “The Two Novaks” evolved into The Wolf in Winter. They also discuss the trust-building process with Novak, the similarities and differences between Djokovic and Michael Jordan, and what surprised Hehir most about Novak as a father and competitor.

Plus, the guys launch a new Sam segment: a snake draft of current top-100 players they least want on their team in a pool-table bar fight. Finally, they preview Roger Federer’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about how approachable and normal Roger is off court.

00:00 Show Intro and Preview
01:26 Jason Hehir Joins
01:48 How the Doc Began
04:56 Tennis Background and Early Career
06:35 Building the Story Live
11:32 Budget and Scope Choices
13:17 Why Wolf in Winter
17:12 Novak Off Court
19:46 Mindset and Self Rivalry
21:45 Jordan vs Novak Comparisons
27:15 Final Cut and Notes
29:56 Crashing the Big Three Party
31:55 Interview Wrap and Reactions
34:31 Sam Bar Fight Draft
36:07 Nice Guys Draft Picks
36:35 More Soft Picks
37:38 Novak Debate
38:26 Colman Wong Pick
41:55 Federer Hall Of Fame
43:33 Federer Stories
45:38 Exhibition Travel Tales
49:17 Who Introduces Roger
49:59 Wrap Up And Rage Bait

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Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at <a href="https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/">https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ </a> On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie sit down with director Jason Hehir (The Last Dance) to break down his new Amazon feature doc Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter. Hehir explains how the project began in 2017, how he came aboard in 2023, the challenges of filming a story unfolding in real time, and why the original concept “The Two Novaks” evolved into The Wolf in Winter. They also discuss the trust-building process with Novak, the similarities and differences between Djokovic and Michael Jordan, and what surprised Hehir most about Novak as a father and competitor.Plus, the guys launch a new Sam segment: a snake draft of current top-100 players they least want on their team in a pool-table bar fight. Finally, they preview Roger Federer’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about how approachable and normal Roger is off court.00:00 Show Intro and Preview 01:26 Jason Hehir Joins 01:48 How the Doc Began 04:56 Tennis Background and Early Career 06:35 Building the Story Live 11:32 Budget and Scope Choices 13:17 Why Wolf in Winter 17:12 Novak Off Court 19:46 Mindset and Self Rivalry 21:45 Jordan vs Novak Comparisons 27:15 Final Cut and Notes 29:56 Crashing the Big Three Party 31:55 Interview Wrap and Reactions 34:31 Sam Bar Fight Draft 36:07 Nice Guys Draft Picks 36:35 More Soft Picks 37:38 Novak Debate 38:26 Colman Wong Pick 41:55 Federer Hall Of Fame 43:33 Federer Stories 45:38 Exhibition Travel Tales 49:17 Who Introduces Roger 49:59 Wrap Up And Rage Bait</div>

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).

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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner &amp; 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).

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Nothing Major

Is Novak as Competitive as Michael Jordan? Untold Federer Stories & ATP Bar Fight Draft | EP 206

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