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168: Terence Atmane Joins The Show, Going To Mars vs. Winning a Slam, Alien Life & Pokémon | EP 168
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- Nothing Major
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- Apr 24, 2026
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- 3047
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Download SAILY in your app store and use our code nothingmajor at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/nothingmajor If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys interview lefty Cincinnati semifinalist Terence Atmane (“The Magician”) about doing card tricks, starting tennis at 7 after playing Wii, going all-in at 14, and nearly switching to Fortnite/Call of Duty esports during COVID. He shares taking a six-hour IQ test (158), learning to manage overthinking and anger on court, and what clicked during his Cincinnati run, confidence from qualifying, playing free as an underdog, and a “delusional” mindset of being the favorite. Atmane also discusses the Fermi paradox and believing in aliens, French-player camaraderie (including Gaël Monfils), sneaker culture, and a Pokémon collection he values around $500k–$600k. The show wraps with fan questions and life advice! 00:00 Friday Show Kickoff 00:34 Meet Terence Atmane 01:14 The Magician Nickname 03:09 From Wii to Tennis 04:17 Going Pro at 14 05:06 Esports Detour 05:55 Crafting His Style 07:36 158 IQ and Emotions 11:09 Quantum Physics Talk 11:53 Challenger Grind Reality 14:09 Math Test Chaos 14:59 Cincinnati Breakthrough 17:17 Delusional Confidence Mindset 18:55 Fermi Paradox Explained 23:55 Aliens and Mars vs Major 30:16 Clay Season Shoe Talk 30:41 Pokemon Collection Origins 32:18 Buying Selling Strategy 34:01 Watches Rewards Budgeting 35:54 Pikachu Card Vs French Open 39:40 Fan Question Doubles Comeback 41:12 College Tennis Foreigners Debate 45:45 Club Rival Gear Bully 47:41 Work Meetin…