03 October 2025
110: Alex Michelsen Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Debut & Playing Alcaraz | EP 110
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World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod!
Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour.
Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest headlines from Shanghai and debate what it means to 'make it' as a pro athlete.
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:33 Debate: What Defines a Professional Athlete?
09:36 Shanghai Masters Preview
13:10 Nalbandian and his Magic Run
22:42 Interview with Alex Michelsen
30:11 Post-Event Reflections and Travel Stories
31:16 Tennis Idols and Early Inspirations
32:21 Realizing Tennis Potential
33:20 Breakthrough Moments and Career Milestones
34:49 Facing Top Players and Building Confidence
36:38 Going Pro and Personal Insights
41:43 Sinner-Alcaraz Dominance
48:55 Time for the Hot Seat!
54:00 How Steve Benched Michelsen for Channelling Novak
56:59 Wrapping Up!
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Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour.
Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest headlines from Shanghai and debate what it means to 'make it' as a pro athlete.
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:33 Debate: What Defines a Professional Athlete?
09:36 Shanghai Masters Preview
13:10 Nalbandian and his Magic Run
22:42 Interview with Alex Michelsen
30:11 Post-Event Reflections and Travel Stories
31:16 Tennis Idols and Early Inspirations
32:21 Realizing Tennis Potential
33:20 Breakthrough Moments and Career Milestones
34:49 Facing Top Players and Building Confidence
36:38 Going Pro and Personal Insights
41:43 Sinner-Alcaraz Dominance
48:55 Time for the Hot Seat!
54:00 How Steve Benched Michelsen for Channelling Novak
56:59 Wrapping Up!
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Today, get Huel for FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code nothingmajor at https://huel.com/nothingmajor (Minimum $75 purchase).