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

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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 Preview
00:39 Bracket Challenge Returns
02:05 Vondrousova Ban Explained
03:45 Whereabouts Strikes System
10:07 Kyle Edmund Joins
11:35 Edmund Game And Forehand
13:50 2018 Aussie Open Run
18:00 Grass Season And Clubs
25:26 Wimbledon Membership Perks
31:09 British Vs American Peeves
38:11 Post Interview Wimbledon Nostalgia
41:48 Wimbledon House Life
43:08 Championship Court Practice
44:58 Seeds and Draw Talk
46:38 Grass Court Parity
48:29 Wildcards and Kyrgios
50:54 Picking the Champion
53:58 ESPN Wimbledon Prep
58:28 Nike Shoe Review
01:04:11 Ratings and Wrap Up
01:07:50 Jingle Finale