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The nerds rank the Top 10 scorers in the NBA today, agonizing over whether LeBron James or Jayson Tatum belongs on the list, if Steph Curry or Joel Embiid should rank higher, whether Devin Booker or Kevin Durant is the better Suns scorer, and if Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic is the best scorer alive. Timestamps 00:00:30 - Honorable Mentions 00:05:40 - LeBron James 00:09:35 - Jayson Tatum 00:17:00 - Giannis Antetokounmpo 00:23:07 - Kevin Durant 00:30:31 - Joel Embiid 00:38:17 - Devin Booker 00:45:52 - Stephen Curry 00:54:41 - Kawhi Leonard 01:04:36 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 01:16:10 - Luka Doncic 01:23:45 - Nikola Jokic #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds are joined by Matt Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss whether Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Doc Rivers is most to blame for the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent struggle. Then, they dive into whether or not Luka Doncic has lifted the Dallas Mavericks to have a championship ceiling, if Victor Wembanyama is the player they’d most want to build around, and whether Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers is the right fit. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Who you would blame the most for the Bucks recent stretch? 00:21:53 - Do the Dallas Mavericks have title upside? 00:40:33 - If you were to start an NBA franchise with one player, who would it be? 00:56:15 - Which team do you feel like is being slept on the most right now? 01:10:07 - Did the Hornets make the right call taking Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson? 01:28:05 - Who should take on Justin Fields? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds answer all YOUR questions in the latest mailbag episode! How do we fix the broken NBA all-star weekend? Can Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers truly contend? Is CJ Stroud ready to make the Houston Texans a contender? Did Warren G. Harding mew? Timestamps 00:01:38 - Are the Cavs contenders or does the lack of a true top 5 player limit their championship ceiling? 00:11:19 - Of the teams that are going to hold up to the 40 wins before 20 losses rule, the Cavs, Celtics, T-Wolves, Thunder, and Clippers, who are the pretenders and contenders? Could it be possible that this year's Finals winner comes from outside this group? 00:17:35 - If you could change one mvp winner and one finals outcome, what person and series would change? 00:31:15 - After CJ Stroud’s outstanding rookie year, where would you rank him among current quarterbacks and in what light do you view the Texans in as a team next year? 00:39:24 - In a hypothetical scenario the Nuggets and Clippers don’t make it out of the West. Who does? 00:44:37 - If you didn't have a favorite team and had to pick one today- based on how much you like the players on a roster- who would you ride with? 00:48:57 - Do you think anything needs to be changed with the current All-Star weekend? 01:05:56 - How much defensive impact does Wemby have to have in this era for you to consider him a better defender than Bill Russell? 01:10:18 - What's y'all's perspective of David Robinson's career? Do you believe he should've won and done more as a lone star or was he held back by a lack of a second star? 01:15:20 - What does a Trae Young to Spurs trade really look like? 01:19:48 - Can you talk about what the Bills should do this offseason? 01:24:02 - Can you just talk about the hornets? The media stops talking about teams like them after the All-Star break but we are 3-0 since adding the new guys and I think we could be a playoff team next year. 01:28:56 - Who is the first team you’re rebuilding on NCAA Football 25? 01:34:06 - I need the Federer vs Djokovic Goat debate. 01:36:05 - Do you guys like One Piece? Or anime in general? 01:37:20 - Who shot the sheriff? 01:37:25 - If you guys did videos on subjects other than sports, what kind of videos would you do? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds draft their all-time NBA rookie lineups. They debate whether Larry Bird or Magic Johnson should go higher, if Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the better pick, and where Victor Wembanyama ranks already among the best rookies ever. Timestamps 00:02:51 - Larry Bird 00:03:52 - Oscar Robertson 00:05:24 - Michael Jordan 00:06:53 - Tim Duncan 00:07:57 - LeBron James 00:09:55 - Magic Johnson 00:12:57 - Victor Wembanyama 00:14:54 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 00:18:45 - David Robinson 00:20:00 - Elgin Baylor 00:23:18 - Wilt Chamberlain 00:24:17 - Rick Barry 00:25:19 - Jerry West 00:27:23 - Luka Doncic 00:28:54 - Chris Paul 00:31:04 - Grant Hill 00:32:36 - Elvin Hayes 00:34:21 - Blake Griffin 00:37:10 - Carmelo Anthony 00:40:58 - Pete Maravich 00:42:14 - Shaquille O’Neal 00:43:41 - Hakeem Olajuwon 00:44:44 - Zion Williamson 00:48:35 - Ralph Sampson 00:49:52 - Honorable Mentions 00:52:26 - Logan’s Starting 5 00:52:33 - Carson’s Starting 5 00:52:41 - Logan’s Bench 00:52:52 - Carson’s Bench 00:54:49 - Carson and Logan’s rookie teams go head-to-head #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carson Breber and Logan Camden are joined by the world famous Pablo Escoball to discuss a heated NBA MVP race between Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They also dive into the Warriors’ recent hot streak with Draymond Green at center, whether Victor Wembanyama is the best rookie this century, and how to improve NBA all-star weekend. 00:01:49 - Who is the MVP today? 00:19:17 - How much do you buy into the Warriors’ turnaround? 00:31:53 - Is Victor Wembanyama the best rookie this century? 00:49:13 - Why is Brice Sensabaugh not getting NBA minutes? 00:55:40 - How is life as a Bulls fan? 01:05:11 - How can we improve or change All-Star weekend? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carson Breber and Logan Camden react to Patrick Mahomes' historic performance in a clutch Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers. They discuss whether Mahomes has surpassed Tom Brady as the GOAT QB, how Brock Purdy showed he belonged despite the loss, if Andy Reid is a Top 2 coach of all time and why Kyle Shanahan doesn't deserve the blame he gets. Timestamps 00:00:30 - Does Patrick Mahomes have the largest gonads in NFL history? 00:04:48 - Why Mahomes had one of the greatest QB performances ever in a Super Bowl 00:12:56 - Why Brock Purdy played his best game of this postseason in the Super Bowl 00:22:41 - Why this is a historically great Chiefs defense and why Spags is a legendary coordinator 00:25:41 - How Kansas City’s defensive personnel stepped up in the Super Bowl 00:29:32 - Is this Kansas City defense the best since 2000? 00:33:55 - Travis Kelce is an all-time clutch weapon and the unsung heroes of the Chiefs offense 00:37:13 - Has Andy Reid cemented himself as the 2nd greatest coach in NFL history? 00:42:23 - Does Kyle Shanahan deserve blame for the San Francisco 49ers loss? 00:48:43 - Why Christian McCaffrey is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history 00:52:32 - Was Super Bowl LVIII one of the best Super Bowls ever? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds give their takes on all the keys to the Kansas City Chiefs taking down the San Francisco 49ers. They discuss why Patrick Mahomes' edge over Brock Purdy is so crucial, whether Andy Reid or Kyle Shanahan wins the coaching battle, and who will have to be the hero for either team to win. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Why the nerds are both riding with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl 00:17:01 - What do the 49ers have to do to slow down the Chiefs offense? 00:25:32 - Which coaching staff do the nerds trust more? 00:33:27 - Who is the hero of the game for whoever wins the Super Bowl? 00:38:42 - The nerds’ Super Bowl score predictions 00:41:48 - The nerds’ favorite bets for the Super Bowl #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to all the action at the NBA trade deadline, breaking down how the Oklahoma City Thunder improved by adding Josh Giddey, the Dallas Mavericks made life better for Luka Doncic by adding Daniel Gafford, and the New York Knicks crushed it adding Bojan Bogdanovic. Then they discuss how the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers’ inactivity is disappointing for Steph Curry and LeBron James. Timestamps 00:00:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder trade for Gordon Hayward 00:07:48 - New York Knicks acquire Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks 00:17:07 - Dallas Mavericks trade for Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington 00:25:43 - Philadelphia 76ers make a move for Buddy Hield 00:31:56 - Does the Milwaukee Bucks picking up Patrick Beverley move the needle? 00:36:35 - Why the Los Angeles Lakers needed to make a move at the deadline 00:41:40 - The Golden State Warriors stand pat at the trade deadline 00:46:40 - The Chicago Bulls do absolutely nothing at the trade deadline 00:49:47 - Should the Nuggets or Celtics made major moves at the deadline? 00:52:04 - The nerds’ favorite under-the-radar moves at the trade deadline 00:54:40 - The Detroit Pistons finally cut Killian Hayes #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to the NBA all-star selections and discuss whether Trae Young or De'Aaron Fox was a more egregious snub. Then, they break down which "old GOAT" they'd most want for a playoff run between LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, and debate whether Jalen Brunson belongs in the MVP race. Timestamps 00:00:34 - Who was the biggest All-Star snub? 00:16:16 - Out of LeBron, Steph, and KD - Who would you take for a single playoff run? 00:26:59 - Outside of Wemby and Chet, what rookie would you most want to build around? 00:42:20 - Is Jalen Brunson in the MVP race? Is he the best guard in the Eastern Conference? 00:58:04 - Is Joel Embiid the unluckiest NBA player ever? 01:07:59 - Do people overreact to Boston Celtics’ losses? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds answer your mailbag questions on the NBA and NFL! Can Nikola Jokic enter the GOAT debate? Does Jonathan Kuminga have a true star ceiling? Would you take Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady for a clutch drive? Timestamps 00:01:08 - What is Nikola Jokić’ ceiling in the all-time basketball pantheon right now and what does he need to do to sneak into the top-10? 00:05:43 - If you could move one NBA player to any team, who would you move where and why? 00:08:25 - If every NBA team lost their best player and whoever their backup is inserted with no other roster changes - who are the favorites? 00:11:39 - Should the Bears trade Justin Fields and to whom? (In Spanish) 00:14:53 - What are your expectations and ceilings for these NBA players? 00:37:37 - Who is the most OVERRATED current NFL player that you will fight the good fight against? 00:41:26 - Who is your favorite low-key NBA player in the league? 00:45:02 - Is big-man passing better than ever? 00:48:22 - Projection for the Commanders with the hiring of Dan Quinn and having the 2nd overall pick? 00:50:59 - Would you bet on a tiger or a hippo in a fight? 00:53:14 - Who wins in a boxing match Carson or Logan? 00:54:04 - Does Trae Young deserve to be traded over Dejounte Murray? 00:57:15 - Who do you guys think will be the true face of the league after Steph/KD/LeBron? 01:00:34 - How many years until the Spurs are contenders? 01:03:29 - With Embiid essentially out of the MVP race what does SGA have to do to beat out Jokic? 01:07:01 - 30 seconds left with no timeouts starting on their own 10 yard line, who are you taking in the clutch, Brady or Mahomes? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds discuss some of the NBA's hottest teams, breaking down how far Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can go in the playoffs, whether Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers should be the new favorite out West, and if the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make some serious change despite what Donovan Mitchell has been doing lately. Then, they give their all-star team ballots, deliberating whether the Boston Celtics deserve three all-stars and if Paul George or Lauri Markkanen makes a stronger case in the West. Timestamps 00:00:49 - How far can the New York Knicks go in the playoffs? 00:17:43 - Are the Los Angeles Clippers the favorite out West? 00:29:39 - Are the Cleveland Cavaliers a serious threat in the East? 00:40:46 - The nerds give out their Eastern Conference All-Star ballots 00:52:49 - The nerds give out their Western Conference All-Star ballots #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to an incredible day of conference championship football, breaking down how Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers past Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions in a clutch comeback, and how Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs managed to defeat Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens to reach yet another Super Bowl. Timestamps 00:00:39 - What is Brock Purdy’s status as a QB after the NFC title game? 00:08:16 - Can the 49ers win the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy? 00:13:36 - Who deserves the most blame for the Lions loss? 00:30:26 - What was your biggest takeaway for the Chiefs after beating Baltimore? 00:41:45 - Who is most responsible for the Ravens’ loss? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds give their predictions for the NFL's conference championship games, breaking down how Patrick Mahomes can will the Kansas City Chiefs to a win over Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens and diving into whether Brock Purdy or Jared Goff is more trustworthy as the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions face off. Then, they react to the latest NFL coaching hires, discuss why Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers is a big win for Justin Herbert, and lay out what's next for Bill Belichick. Timestamps 00:02:00 - What is the biggest key to Chiefs-Ravens? 00:19:23 - The nerds’ AFC title game predictions 00:22:29 - Does Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes have more to gain from a win in the AFC Championship? 00:31:18 - Is the AFC title game effectively the Super Bowl? 00:32:56 - Are Andy Reid and John Harbaugh the two best coaches in the NFL? 00:37:46 - What is the biggest key to 49ers-Lions? 00:47:57 - Which QB do you trust more - Brock Purdy or Jared Goff? 00:52:50 - The nerds’ NFC title game predictions 00:54:49 - Why the nerds love the hirings of Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers and Dave Canales to the Panthers 01:07:09 - Why the nerds favored an offensive coach hiring over Raheem Morris in Atlanta 01:12:43 - What’s the next step for Bill Belichick? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds bring on KofieWhy to discuss why Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks seem to be in panic mode after firing Adrian Griffin to hire Doc Rivers, whether Joel Embiid is a Top 2 player alive after scoring 70 points in a game, and why Kevin Durant feels he belongs in the NBA GOAT conversation. Then, they dive into whether the Miami Heat’s trade for Terry Rozier is a needle-mover, name their All-Star starters, and examine the life of a Detroit Pistons fan. Timestamps 00:00:58 - Adrian Griffin is out, Doc Rivers is in with the Milwaukee Bucks 00:15:02 - Is Joel Embiid stamped as a top-2 player in the NBA today? 00:25:51 - Why does Kevin Durant think he belongs in the GOAT conversation? 00:39:24 - Terry Rozier traded to the Miami Heat for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 1st Round Pick 00:49:39 - Who are the nerds’ and Kofie’s All-Star starters? 01:02:02 - Would you rather be a Pistons’ fan or…? 01:09:50 - Is Cade still the guy to build around from the 2021 NBA Draft? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to all the playoff acton from the NFL Divisional Round. They give their takes on why criticism of Josh Allen is silly after the Buffalo Bills lost another heartbreaker to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, discuss whether Brock Purdy will ultimately keep the San Francisco 49ers from winning the Super Bowl, and debate if Lamar Jackson’s dominance makes the Baltimore Ravens the favorite. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds preview the NFL Divisional Round playoff games, discussing the keys to Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills’ showdown with Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, whether Jordan Love or CJ Stroud can lead their teams on a Cinderella run, and if the magic will run out on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions or Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first. Timestamps 00:01:13 - What are the keys to Bills-Chiefs? 00:12:08 - How do the Texans upset the Ravens? 00:24:22 - How do the Packers upset the 49ers? 00:31:39 - What are the keys to Lions-Buccaneers? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds break down why the Indiana Pacers won the Pascal Siakam trade over the Toronto Raptors, and discuss how the star fits nicely alongside Tyrese Haliburton. Then, the nerds give out their NBA midseason awards! They discuss why Joel Embiid has to be MVP after a strong performance against Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, whether Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren is the Rookie of the Year, and if Jalen Johnson or Tyrese Maxey should be Most Improved Player. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Pascal Siakam traded to the Indiana Pacers 00:17:30 - Why Joel Embiid is the clear-cut MVP 00:31:12 - The nerds debate Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama for ROY 00:44:45 - Why Rudy Gobert deserves his fourth DPOY award 00:52:28 - Malik Monk’s growth and why he is the 6MOY 00:58:48 - How Jalen Johnson has taken a massive leap and deserves MIP 01:08:07 - The nerds debate the Thunder’s Mark Daigneault and the Jazz's Will Hardy for COY #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to another fun day of Wild Card football! They react to Josh Allen destroying the Pittsburgh Steelers in the "Nerd Sesh Bowl," discuss how dangerous the Buffalo Bills are, and debate whether it's time to move on from Mike Tomlin. Then, they break down Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers humiliating Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, and Carson gives out a heartfelt apology to the quirked up white boy. Timestamps 00:00:59 - How impressed were the nerds by the Bills? 00:16:53 - What’s next for the Steelers? 00:39:22 - Why Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers deserve an apology from their detractors 00:46:24 - How humiliating was Philadelphia’s loss to Tampa Bay? What’s next for Sirriani? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to all the NFL Wildcard action so far! They break down how Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers exposed Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, and how Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions clutched up against Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams. Then, they discuss how Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins embarrassed themselves against Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, and how far CJ Stroud can take the Houston Texans. Timestamps 00:00:47 - Who deserves the most credit for the Lions win over the Rams? 00:15:55 - Who deserves the most blame for the Cowboys’ embarrassing loss? 00:35:28 - What was exposed about the Dolphins in their loss to the Chiefs? 00:50:25 - How legit are the Houston Texans? 01:00:38 - Were the Browns frauds? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds give their full NFL playoff predictions. They break down why Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs will take care of Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins this weekend, what it would take for the Pittsburgh Steelers to upset Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills, and whether Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can upset Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles. Timestamps 00:00:49 - Browns-Texans predictions 00:11:33 - Dolphins-Chiefs predictions 00:21:35 - The Nerd Sesh Bowl (Steelers-Bills) predictions 00:31:03 - Packers-Cowboys predictions 00:37:20 - Rams-Lions predictions 00:44:08 - Eagles-Buccaneers predictions 00:51:18 - AFC Divisional Round predictions 01:00:20 - NFC Divisional Round predictions 01:04:55 - AFC Championship Game predictions 01:07:54 - NFC Championship Game predictions 01:10:22 - Super Bowl predictions 01:14:08 - Scenarios the nerds are rooting for in the playoffs 01:16:47 - Bill Belichick’s legacy + What’s next for the greatest coach ever? 01:28:49 - Thoughts on Pete Carroll’s demotion from HC of the Seattle Seahawks #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds debate whether Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves or Kawhi Leonard & the LA Clippers should be considered No. 2 in the West right now. Then, they discuss Darko Rajakovic and the Toronto Raptors’ outrage over the officiating vs. the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and dive into whether the Miami Heat or New York Knicks are more dangerous in the East. Timestamps 00:00:39 - Why the nerds both think the Timberwolves are the #2 team in the West 00:19:00 - Thoughts on the controversial officiating in the Raptors-Lakers game 00:27:17 - The nerds debate whether the Knicks or Heat are the #4 team in the East 00:39:28 - The nerds debate hypothetical situations in which Erik Spoelstra could be fired 00:42:47 - Why Jalen Brunson has proven his doubters wrong this year 00:48:11 - Why Kristaps Porzingis is playing the best basketball of his career 00:53:52 - Are the Grizzlies cursed? + What team is in the worst situation in the NBA? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds give their NFL award picks, breaking down why Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson deserves MVP, diving into the battle between San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey and Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill for OPOY, and disagreeing on Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett vs. Pittsburgh Steelers LB TJ Watt for DPOY. Then, they react to the latest NFL coach firings, including Mike Vrabel being out in Tennessee. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Why both the nerds think Lamar Jackson deserves the MVP award 00:10:40 - The nerds debate whether Tyreek Hill or Christian McCaffrey is OPOY 00:18:55 - Should Myles Garrett or T.J. Watt take home DPOY? 00:27:02 - Why C.J. Stroud is the runaway OROY candidate and the greatest rookie QB ever 00:36:18 - The nerds debate Will Anderson or Devon Witherspoon for DROY 00:41:31 - Is Damar Hamlin or Joe Flacco more deserving of CPOY? 00:46:20 - Should Mike Tomlin or Demeco Ryans take home COY? 00:58:45 - Thoughts on the Falcons cutting Arthur Smith loose? 01:03:37 - Did the Titans screw up firing Mike Vrabel? And what’s next for Vrabel? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 18 of NFL action, breaking down how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills proved that they’re much more dangerous than Tua Tagovailoa & the Miami Dolphins, why the Philadelphia Eagles could easily be a first-round exit, and who is most to blame for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ collapse. 0:00 What Bills proved winning division 10:45 Is Tua holding Dolphins back? 18:08 Steelers-Bills bet 20:38 Are Eagles worst playoff team? 30:40 Who’s most to blame with Jags? 41:02 Is CJ Stroud best rookie QB ever? 49:38 Jordan Love respect 58:15 Can Steelers win a playoff game? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to the first NBA All-Star voting returns and debate which players deserve to make the cut and who will just miss it, from Derrick White to Devin Booker to James Harden. Then, they discuss whether Darvin Ham needs to be fired for the Los Angeles Lakers to succeed, if Steve Kerr is the problem for the Golden State Warriors after Jonathan Kuminga “lost faith” in him, and who deserves the most credit for the Los Angeles Clippers’ hot streak. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Is Derrick White an All-Star or not? 00:07:11 - Is Chet Holmgren an All-Star or not? 00:16:57 - Is Devin Booker an All-Star or not? 00:21:21 - Is Paolo Banchero an All-Star or not? 00:25:57 - Is James Harden an All-Star or not? 00:31:17 - Do the Lakers need to move on from Darvin Ham? 00:45:22 - Are the Warriors cursed? 01:06:33 - Is Jokic the best clutch scorer in the NBA? 01:11:53 - Who deserves the most credit for the Clippers’ turnaround? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds discuss how the New York Knicks improved after trading Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby, whether they'd rather build around Cade Cunningham or Paolo Banchero, why the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed in the wrong direction, and why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be making an MVP case. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Who won the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors trade? 00:17:26 - Would you rather have Cade Cunningham or Paolo Banchero as your franchise building-block? 00:29:56 - What’s wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers? 00:43:42 - Would you rather have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or De’Aaron Fox? 00:55:39 - Is Rick Carlisle right? Are the Pacers too fun to date? 01:04:36 - Thoughts on the Suns healthy Big 3 through a few games? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 17 in the NFL, breaking down why Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are bigger frauds than Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Lamar Jackson is clearly MVP after another dominant showing vs. the Miami Dolphins, and the Steelers are better off with Mason Rudolph than Kenny Pickett. Timestamps 00:00:29 - Are the Eagles or Cowboys more fraudulent? 00:15:22 - Which team did Ravens-Dolphins tell us more about? 00:28:00 - Are the Steelers better off with Mason Rudolph or Kenny Pickett? 00:44:05 - Are the Bills or Chiefs the more dangerous team right now? 00:54:31 - Has Justin Fields proven he deserves to be the starter of the future for the Bears? 01:04:49 - Who is the most dangerous NFC Wild-Card contender? The Packers, Buccaneers, Saints, or Seahawks? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carson is solo on this one, answering all your questions about Russell Wilson being benched by the Denver Broncos, Joe Flacco's hot streak and the Cleveland Browns potential to contend, and why Joel Embiid has the most to gain from an NBA title. Timeline: 0:25 Russell Wilson benched 6:33 Are Browns contenders? 11:50 Should OKC trade for Lauri or Mikal? 15:37 Would Embiid benefit most from title? 19:38 Will 76ers make deep playoff run? 22:26 Will Philly trade Tobias Harris? 23:51 Who will Pistons beat? 29:22 Can Grizzlies make playoffs? 32:08 Miscellaneous NBA questions 34:43 Personal questions #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to a wild day of Christmas NFL action, breaking down if Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens exposed Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers and discussing whether Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs should officially be panicking. Then, they react to the NBA Christmas action, diving into where the Celtics’s starting five ranks among the best in recent NBA memory, how the Warriors have turned things around, why the Suns may be cooked and the Jalen Brunson discourse is silly. Timestamps 00:00:52 - Did Brock Purdy get exposed against the Ravens? 00:06:15 - Do the nerds regret ranking Purdy in their top ten QB rankings? 00:12:53 - Was Ravens-49ers a Super Bowl preview? 00:19:46 - Is it time enter panic mode for the Chiefs? 00:34:20 - The Celtics have the best starting five since…? 00:42:23 - What do the Celtics have to do to concretely leapfrog the Lakers as contenders? 00:47:32 - Are you worried about the Lakers? What can we attribute the skid to? 00:56:49 - What’s been most impressive about the Nuggets five-game winning streak? 01:00:18 - How convinced are you with the Warriors’ turnaround without Draymond Green? 01:15:24 - Are the Phoenix Suns cooked? 01:28:55 - Thoughts on the Jalen Brunson-Becky Hammon situation #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds rank their Top 10 QBS in the NFL, breaking down why Brock Purdy belongs on the list but can’t climb too high, how Jalen Hurts has taken a step back from last year, and why Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford are now legit Top 5 healthy QBs. Timestamps 00:00:43 - Where injured QBs would rank among the Top 10 00:03:07 - The nerds’ closest cuts 00:07:48 - Kyler Murray 00:10:45 - Tua Tagovailoa 00:18:24 - Brock Purdy 00:29:41 - Trevor Lawrence 00:36:43 - Jalen Hurts 00:43:46 - C.J. Stroud 00:51:20 - Matthew Stafford 00:58:45 - Dak Prescott 01:02:24 - Lamar Jackson 01:08:34 - Josh Allen 01:15:13 - Patrick Mahomes #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury and discuss how he has become underrated and what he can do for the Grizzlies. Then, they break down whether Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics deserve to be title favorites after a tough loss to Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors, why the OKC Thunder may be the perfect trade destination for Lauri Markkanen, and if the Atlanta Hawks need to blow things up around Trae Young. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Has Ja Morant now become underrated? 00:08:21- What does Ja’s return mean for the Memphis Grizzlies? 00:16:40 - Are the Boston Celtics the title front-runner? 00:32:55 - Are you starting to warm up to the Warriors? 00:37:47 - Where is the ideal landing spot for Lauri Markkanen? 00:53:58 - Why Joel Embiid is the nerds’ clear cut favorite for MVP 01:04:10 - Should the Hawks blow it up? 01:17:33 - Is Coby White is a legit star? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 15 of NFL action, breaking down how the Buffalo Bills dominated the Dallas Cowboys without Josh Allen carrying the team, how Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens impressed again in a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and why Baker Mayfield may, in fact, be legit. Then, they react to Brandon Staley’s firing from the LA Chargers and discuss what might be next for Bill Belichick. Timestamps 00:00:39 - What did we learn about the Baltimore Ravens’ in their victory on Sunday Night Football? 00:14:39 - Josh Allen has a legitimate MVP case and the Bills are real contenders 00:23:48 - Are the Cowboys fake or is most of the NFL just really mediocre? 00:31:40 - Baker Mayfield tosses a perfect game against the Green Bay Packers 00:41:18 - The Steelers are utterly defeated and require an organizational reset 00:56:54 - What lies ahead in the future for Bill Belichick? 01:06:07 - The Chargers FINALLY fire Brandon Staley after a 63-point drubbing to the Raiders #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Timestamps 00:00:45 - The nerds disagree on the Denver Broncos’ potential to win a Wild Card game 00:05:09 - The nerds disagree on the Miami Dolphins’ and Detroit Lions’ playoff ceiling 00:13:30 - Logan considers the Green Bay Packers to be Wild Card contenders 00:18:53 - The nerds think the Buffalo Bills have a real outside chance for a Super Bowl 00:24:11 - Who is the third-most important player in a hypothetical Bills’ playoff run? 00:25:30 - Should and will the Bills move off of Sean McDermott? 00:31:46 - Logan still believes the Chiefs are the AFC front-runners 00:38:33 - The Philadelphia Eagles are still very stacked… but also very flawed 00:43:24 - Both the nerds believe in the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl ceiling 00:48:15 - Carson says Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are the AFC front-runners 00:55:31 - The 49ers are unequivocally the Super Bowl favorites #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds give their take on how LeBron James & Anthony Davis’ play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the in-season tournament cemented them as contenders. Then, they discuss Draymond Green’s latest drama with Jusuf Nurkic and how Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers have turned things around. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Overall thoughts on the Lakers winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament 00:05:10 - Are the Lakers putting it all together? 00:18:23 - What do you make of Draymond’s ejection vs. the Suns? 00:33:14 - Is it time to buy-in on the Clippers? 00:43:23 - 2024 Timberwolves or 2021 Jazz? 00:52:45 - Domantas Sabonis or Alperen Sengun? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to a wild Week 14 of NFL action and Logan comes to terms with Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys delivering a whooping to Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, they discuss what to make of Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills beating Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, and react to Lamar Jackson’s electric performance as the Baltimore Ravens beat Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Are the Dallas Cowboys definitively better than the Eagles? 00:09:18 - How many QBs would you take over Dak Prescott? 00:13:16 - What’s the panic level for the Philadelphia Eagles? 00:20:18 - What does this victory mean for the Buffalo Bills? 00:31:34 - The Chiefs’ wide receiver room once again rears its ugly head 00:42:21 - Joe Flacco leads the Browns to a victory over Jacksonville 00:49:33 - Where do the Jaguars rank among the AFC’s contenders? 00:53:49 - The Ravens and Rams duel in an absolute QB showdown 00:54:51 - Where does Matthew Stafford rank among current and All-Time QB arm talents? 01:02:43 - Do the Detroit Lions need to panic? 01:09:29 - The nerds’ depressing football moment of the day 01:13:45 - Logan takes a pointless and premature victory lap on Baker and the Bucs 01:15:42 - The Colts are not a playoff caliber team 01:16:27 - The Jets have the best defense in the NFL #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds are joined by Ronnie Singh (aka Ronnie 2K) to discuss the NBA’s talent reaching an all-time high, how 2K embraces the NBA’s player-first identity, and to do some classic 2K trivia. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds are back with another edition of Trivia Time, quizzing each other on tough NBA and NFL trivia ranging from LeBron James' unbelievable longevity to the few QBS ever who have out-performed... Kirk Cousins. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds are joined by JokicJoestar to discuss how the NBA hit a home with the in-season tournament, how LeBron James continues to dominate in remarkable fashion after destroying the Phoenix Suns, what the ceiling is for Zion Williamson & the New Orleans Pelicans, how big the gap is between Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA, and what the best destinations are for Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso in a Chicago Bulls firesale. Check out more content from Jokic Joe Star: https://linktr.ee/jokicjoestar Timestamps 00:01:00 - The In-Season Tournament 00:09:00 - Takeaways from the showdown between the Lakers and Suns 00:28:12 - Can the Pelicans make some noise in the West? 00:44:39 - Debate about a hypothetical Kings-Pelicans series 00:48:17 - When has there been a gap this big between the best and second-best player in the NBA like Nikola Jokic current holds? 01:00:02 - Ideal trade destinations for a Bulls fire sale 01:00:21 - Zach LaVine 01:13:48 - DeMar DeRozan 01:21:15 - Alex Caruso #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 13 of NFL action. They discuss whether the refs are to blame for missing a key call as the Green Bay Packers upset the Kansas City Chiefs, how Jordan Love has proven himself as a franchise-caliber QB, and why the San Francisco 49ers are clearly the best team in football again after throttling the Philadelphia Eagles. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Thoughts on the officiating from the final moments of Packers-Chiefs 00:05:53 - What is your biggest takeaway for the Packers victory over the Chiefs? 00:13:35 - What do we make of the Chiefs following another loss to an inferior team? 00:19:56 - What are the biggest takeaways from the 49ers-Eagles showdown? 00:29:39 - Who is hell is the NFL MVP through Week 13? 00:33:58 - Is Tyreek amidst a top five greatest WR peak in NFL history? 00:41:32 - Are the Broncos still a legitimate AFC Playoff contender? Are they overrated? 00:51:20 - Where the Steelers are at after a brutal loss to the Cardinals 00:59:32 - Are Browns contenders with Joe Flacco? 01:04:33 - Are you impressed by the Colts? 01:09:37 - What was the most depressing performance of the day? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds discuss why Steve Kerr is overhated & the Golden State Warriors still don’t need to panic, where Victor Wembanyama has struggled & where he’s excelled in his rookie season, whether Cade Cunningham is really to blame for the Pistons’ struggles, and if Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks and DeAaron Fox’s Sacramento Kings were underrated coming into the year. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Do you have concerns with the Warriors and Steve Kerr? 00:18:24 - How has Victor Wembanyama fared in his first two months of NBA basketball? 00:36:03 - How much responsibility does Cade Cunningham hold for the Piston’s struggles? 00:50:35 - What do we make of the Dallas Mavericks? 01:00:56 - Did we underrate the Sacramento Kings? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds are joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss how LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can improve to ultimately become contenders again, whether Kevin Durant & Devin Booker are the best scoring duo ever and what that means for the Phoenix Suns' ceiling, and how impressive Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks' recent turnaround really is. Then, they dive into whether Anthony Edwards or Tyrese Haliburton is the better player from the 2020 NBA Draft and if Nikola Jokic is the half-court offensive GOAT over LeBron James and Steph Curry. Timestamps 00:01:21 - What’s your biggest takeaway for the Lakers so far this season? 00:27:05 - Are KD and DBook the best scoring duo ever? 00:34:05 - What are some bigger takeaways from the totality of the Suns? 00:44:05 - How encouraging has the Bucks’ turnaround been? 00:59:42 - Who is the best guard from the 2020 NBA Draft Class? 01:14:25 - Is Jokic the most unstoppable half-court player ever? 01:25:56 - Who is one player or one team who deserves more credit right now? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 12 of NFL action, breaking down how the Buffalo Bills somehow lost to the Philadelphia Eagles despite Josh Allen's masterclass, how Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens handled business versus Justin Herbert & the LA Chargers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' revitalized offense with Kenny Pickett now free of Matt Canada. Timestamps 00:00:48 - What can we take away from the Bills’ soul-crushing loss to the Eagles? 00:19:48 - Are you concerned how the Eagles are winning games while getting outplayed? 00:26:28 - What can we take away from another brutal Chargers’ loss? 00:34:17 - How did the Ravens’ look in their first game without top target Mark Andrews? 00:39:15 - Are the Steelers back after firing Matt Canada? 00:46:47 - Are the Broncos playoff locks after winning five straight? 00:51:53 - Who are the nerds taking as AFC Wild Card teams? Do the Browns have a chance? 00:56:48 - What can we take away from the Chiefs victory over the Raiders? 01:01:49 - Are the Lions still legit contenders? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds break down the Monday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles and discuss what Patrick Mahomes will have to do to overcome his wide receivers’ issues, whether Jalen Hurts deserves to be the MVP favorite and if the Steelers will improve after firing Matt Canada. Then, they dive deep into some of the NBA's best young cores, discussing how the OKC Thunder are ready to make a deep playoff run, the Orlando Magic might have the NBA's best defense already, and Tyrese Haliburton has grown into a legitimate offensive superstar. Timestamps 00:00:47 - Can the Chiefs overcome their receiving room? 00:09:44 - Are the Eagles clearly the best team in the NFL? 00:21:07 - The Steelers fire Matt Canada 00:32:16 - The Thunder are the best rebuild since who? 00:47:54 - Are the Magic the best defense in the NBA? 01:01:32 - How legit and impressive are the Pacers? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 11 of NFL action, discussing whether the Denver Broncos are legit after beating the Minnesota Vikings for their fourth straight win, whether Justin Fields is playing too well for the Chicago Bears to move on from despite a loss to the Detroit Lions, and if it’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from Kenny Pickett after a tough loss to the Cleveland Browns. They also break down Josh Allen’s strong performance in the Buffalo Bills’ first game since firing Ken Dorsey and another brutal loss for Justin Herbert and the LA Chargers. Timestamps 00:00:44 - How legit is the Broncos 5-5 season turnaround? 00:10:19 - Should Josh Dobbs be the long-term option at QB for the Vikings? 00:19:46 - What did we learn from the Lions comeback win over the Bears? 00:33:27 - Why Kenny Pickett is holding the Steelers’ offense back 00:44:40 - How has Brandon Staley not been fired by the Chargers yet? 00:51:56 - Was this a redeeming game for Jordan Love? 00:54:35 - How the Bills offense bounced back with new OC Joe Brady 01:01:19 - Why Zach Wilson is the worst starting QB in football 01:06:55 - Why the Seahawks aren’t legitimate contenders 01:15:43 - The nerds’ predictions for the Chiefs-Eagles MNF showdown #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds bring on Theo Ash of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss what Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury means for the Cincinnati Bengals, why Lamar Jackson remains underrated after leading the Baltimore Ravens to a win on Thursday Night Football, and whether Ken Dorsey’s firing was scapegoating other issues for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Then, they react to Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury and discuss what mainstream NFL discourse is just getting wrong this season. Timestamps 00:01:30 - Takeaways from TNF showdown between the Ravens and Bengals 00:03:18 - Is there a cause for concern with all the injuries on TNF? 00:10:03 - Are the Ravens built to withstand an injury to Mark Andrews? 00:18:02 - Who is the best team in the AFC? 00:23:23 - Thoughts on the Bills situation and the firing Ken Dorsey as Offensive Coordinator 00:47:25 - What does Deshaun Watson’s injury mean for the Browns? 00:57:05 - Who’s record is most misrepresentative of their caliber as a football team? 01:11:43 - What do you think mainstream NFL discourse has gotten completely wrong this season? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds bring on Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss which NBA teams with high expectations should be entering panic mode. They react to the Los Angeles Clippers’ abysmal stretch since adding James Harden, discuss whether Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors are in trouble after losing four straight games, and lay out where LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers can still improve. Timestamps 00:01:34 - Will the Clippers completely miss out on the playoffs? 00:14:41 - Are you concerned about the Warriors as legitimate contenders? 00:26:45 - Should the Warriors explore trading for Zach LaVine? 00:32:51 - Do LeBron and the Lakers need to panic in the West? 00:48:06 - Should we be worried about the Phoenix Suns and their big three? 00:58:13 - Are the Milwaukee Bucks stuck as the number two team out East? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to the Buffalo Bills’ humiliating Monday Night Football loss to the Denver Broncos. They discuss how much responsibility Josh Allen bears, why it’s time to move on from Sean McDermott and Ken Dorsey, and what the team can do to retool for next season. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds react to Week 10 of NFL action, discussing the Detroit Lions’ big win over the LA Chargers despite Justin Herbert’s excellent performance, CJ Stroud’s huge clutch showing in a win over Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals, how Lamar Jackson cost the Baltimore Ravens versus the Cleveland Browns, and what the 49ers proved in a dominant win. Timestamps 00:00:52 - The Lions outlast the Chargers in a shootout 00:11:46 - C.J. Stroud continues to lead one of the greatest rookie campaigns ever 00:23:20 - Browns and Ravens duel in an intense AFC North battle 00:34:12 - The 49ers are legit contenders, the Jaguars are pretenders 00:40:26 - The Vikings will make a playoff push with Josh Dobbs 00:47:48 - Kyler Murray is a top ten quarterback in football 00:54:15 - The Steelers seem to suck, but are never out with Mike Tomlin 01:02:24 - Mac Jones sucks and the Patriots can’t get right 01:07:32 - The Jets will win the Super Bowl with competent QB play 01:10:08 - How are the Raiders 5-5? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds give their NFL midseason award selections, making the case for Lamar Jackson as MVP and Tyreek Hill as OPOY, debating whether TJ Watt or Myles Garrett makes the stronger DPOY case, and discussing where CJ Stroud ranks among the best rookie QBs ever. Timestamps 00:00:33 - Why Lamar Jackson should win Most Valuable Player 00:11:21 - Should Tyreek Hill or Christian McCaffrey win Offensive Player of the Year? 00:19:34 - Should T.J. Watt or Myles Garrett win Defensive Player of the Year? 00:29:43 - Why C.J. Stroud is the Offensive Rookie of the Year 00:37:25 - Should Devon Witherspoon or Jalen Carter win Defensive Rookie of the Year? 00:42:40 - Should Dan Campbell or Mike McDaniel win Coach of the Year? 00:46:48 - Why Damar Hamlin is the Comeback Player of the Year #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds break down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ impressive recent stretch as Anthony Edwards ascends to superstar status, how James Harden fit with the LA Clippers in his debut, why Julius Randle continues to hold the New York Knicks back, how Joel Embiid has gotten even better for the Philadelphia 76ers, and how Scottie Barnes has flipped a switch for the Toronto Raptors. Timestamps 00:00:47 - Anthony Edwards’ bonafide superstar leap 00:08:33 - How Edwards’ leap affects the outlook for the Timberwolves 00:18:28 - Should Minnesota consider shopping Karl-Anthony Towns to reach their apex? 00:21:58 - James Harden’s debut and the new-look Clippers 00:33:40 - How concerned should we be about Julius Randle and the Knicks? 00:42:51 - Is Randle better suited as a sixth man or on a different team? 00:44:05 - Takeaways from the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers start 00:53:53 - Is Maxey knocking on the door of the Top-25 player conversation? 00:55:25 - Scottie Barnes’ star leap 01:05:16 - Is Scottie Barnes a top ten player to build around? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds break down a wild Week 9 of NFL action. They discuss Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ big win over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles maintaining NFC East dominance over Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, and Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs besting Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Bengals-Bills 00:22:54 - Eagles-Cowboys 00:29:01 - Are the Eagles the best team in football? 00:36:34 - Chiefs-Dolphins 00:46:01 - Ravens-Seahawks 00:58:11 - CJ Stroud puts on a masterclass against the Buccaneers 01:07:09 - Josh Dobbs helps lead a Vikings upset over the Falcons 01:13:57 - Chargers-Jets #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.