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 Preview01:26 Jason Hehir Joins01:48 How the Doc Began04:56 Tennis Background and Early Career06:35 Building the Story Live11:32 Budget and Scope Choices13:17 Why Wolf in Winter17:12 Novak Off Court19:46 Mindset and Self Rivalry21:45 Jordan vs Novak Comparisons27:15 Final Cut and Notes29:56 Crashing the Big Three Party31:55 Interview Wrap and Reactions34:31 Sam Bar Fight Draft36:07 Nice Guys Draft Picks36:35 More Soft Picks37:38 Novak Debate38:26 Colman Wong Pick41:55 Federer Hall Of Fame43:33 Federer Stories45:38 Exhibition Travel Tales49:17 Who Introduces Roger49:59 Wrap Up And Rage Bait
