188: Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188

Nothing Major Wimbledon Bracket is live tomorrow! Register for your chance to win a $2,000 gift card and be a guest on the show - https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajorJoin us from next Tuesday for Something Major Wimbledon, with episodes releasing every other day! On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie get ready for a packed Wimbledon stretch and react to the biggest story of the week: Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban after refusing a drug test. The guys break down the whereabouts system, discuss how it works in practice and explain why they feel the punishment is way too harsh.Then they’re joined by former British No. 1 Kyle Edmund to talk about building his game around his forehand, his run to the 2018 Australian Open semifinals, the challenges of moving on grass and what makes Wimbledon feel so different from Queen’s.Plus, the guys get nostalgic about their favorite Wimbledon traditions, debate seeds and wildcards, including Nick Kyrgios, make some early picks and close things out with a review thanks to our partners at Tennis Warehouse.00:00 Jam Packed Preview00:39 Bracket Challenge Returns02:05 Vondrousova Ban Explained03:45 Whereabouts Strikes System10:07 Kyle Edmund Joins11:35 Edmund Game And Forehand13:50 2018 Aussie Open Run18:00 Grass Season And Clubs25:26 Wimbledon Membership Perks31:09 British Vs American Peeves38:11 Post Interview Wimbledon Nostalgia41:48 Wimbledon House Life43:08 Championship Court Practice44:58 Seeds and Draw Talk46:38 Grass Court Parity48:29 Wildcards and Kyrgios50:54 Picking the Champion53:58 ESPN Wimbledon Prep58:28 Nike Shoe Review01:04:11 Ratings and Wrap Up01:07:50 Jingle Finale