Is Novak as Competitive as Michael Jordan? Untold Federer Stories & ATP Bar Fight Draft | EP 206
· 52 min · Episode 206
Episode Is Novak as Competitive as Michael Jordan? Untold Federer Stories & ATP Bar Fight Draft | EP 206
Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ 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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