Nerd Sesh

The nerds rank the Top 10 players in the NBA today, debating where old guys like Kawhi Leonard and Steph Curry belong, diving into how to rank the trio of Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and revisiting the question of whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic is the best player in the game.Timestamps00:02:29 - 30-11 List recap00:04:03 - Kawhi Leonard00:11:59 - Cade Cunnigham00:24:55 - Donovan Mitchell00:36:27 - Anthony Edwards vs. Stephen Curry00:52:28 - Stephen Curry01:00:55 - Giannis Antetokounmpo01:11:42 - Luka Doncic01:28:12 - Victor Wembanyama01:41:08 - Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander02:07:00 - 10-1 List recapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds continue their task of ranking the Top 30 players in the NBA with #20-11, discussing where to place controversial players like James Harden and Zion Williamson, debating whether Devin Booker, Jalen Brunson or Tyrese Maxey is the best guard of the bunch and explaining why Kevin Durant is NOT the problem with the Rockets.Timestamps00:07:39 - 30-21 List recap00:09:02 - James Harden00:19:51 - Zion Williamson00:33:49 - Jamal Murray00:48:33 - Bam Adebayo00:58:38 - Evan Mobley01:07:55 - Jaylen Brown01:20:16 - Chet Holmgren01:35:53 - Jalen Brunson01:45:04 - Devin Booker01:53:05 - Joel Embiid02:01:05 - Tyrese Maxey02:11:42 - Kevin Durant02:27:16 - 20-11 List recapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds begin their annual task of ranking the Top 30 players in the NBA, starting with the honorable mentions and spots  30-21. They break down how young forwards like Jalen Johnson, Deni Avdija, Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes should be ordered, discuss if it’s possible to rank Jayson Tatum yet and dive into whether LeBron James still deserves a Top 25 spot.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:06:05 - Honorable Mentions00:34:56 - Deni Avdija00:43:56 - Jalen Johnson00:53:15 - Karl-Anthony Towns01:00:06 - Jalen Williams01:07:30 - Julius Randle01:13:36 - Jayson Tatum01:19:09 - Derrick White01:27:02 - Jalen Duren01:33:13 - Bam Adebayo01:40:50 - Rudy Gobert01:47:35 - LeBron James01:54:50 - Brandon Ingram02:03:45 - Pascal Siakam02:10:37 - Scottie Barnes02:18:11 - Evan MobleySee 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 Marz Talks Sports to rank the Top 10 defensive peaks in NBA history, discussing who the greatest active defender is between Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis and Draymond Green, pitting Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan against each other once again, and diving into the defensive GOAT debate between Hakeem Olajuwon and Bill Russell.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:07:28 - Honorable Mentions00:39:49 - Rudy Gobert00:51:38 - Anthony Davis00:56:08 - Dennis Rodman01:04:41 - Draymond Green01:15:26 - Ben Wallace01:24:11 - Nate Thurmond01:31:17 - Dikembe Mutombo01:37:50 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar01:40:47 - David Robinson01:50:38 - Kevin Garnett vs. Tim Duncan02:01:58 - Hakeem Olajuwon02:07:23 - Bill RussellSee 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 start to the NFL offseason, discussing the mayhem of the Baltimore Ravens going back on the Maxx Crosby deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to instead sign Trey Hendrickson and discussing the biggest winners and losers of Free Agency so far, between the Atlanta Falcons dooming themselves by signing Tua Tagovailoa and the Los Angeles Rams getting even more stacked by loading up at cornerback. Timestamps00:00:18 - Maxx Crosby trade00:18:13 - Pittsburgh Steelers00:27:10 - Los Angeles Rams00:30:49 - Seattle Seahawks00:37:59 - Las Vegas Raiders00:46:39 - New York Jets00:52:41 - Miami Dolphins00:57:19 - Atlanta Falcons01:04:10 - Kansas City Chiefs01:11:40 - Detroit Lions01:14:43 - Chicago Bears01:15:42 - Additional MovesSee 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 Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points in an NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant and now trailing just Wilt Chamberlain with the second-most points ever! Was Bam's performance fun or did it suck to watch?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 epic battle in which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder notched a statement win over Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, breaking down whether this means Shai has seized the title of best player in the world and if anyone can really stop OKC. Then, they rank their Top 10 NBA title contenders, giving props to the Boston Celtics as a major title threat with Jayson Tatum back and discussing if Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves or Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs could actually be the biggest threat to OKC in the West.Timestamps00:00:18 - Thunder-Nuggets Reaction00:52:13 - Toronto Raptors00:57:40 - Philadelphia 76ers01:01:52 - Detroit Pistons01:09:59 - Miami Heat01:17:09 - Houston Rockets01:19:43 - New York Knicks01:26:25 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics01:38:00 - Minnesota Timberwolves01:46:55 - Boston Celtics01:55:32 - San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets02:04:56 - Oklahoma City ThunderSee 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 major news that Jayson Tatum is BACK and discuss what this means for the Boston Celtics' title hopes and the NBA at large. They also discuss whether we should be concerned about the Detroit Pistons after back-to-back losses, rank the best and worst contracts in the NBA, and react to some major NFL news stories, like the Buffalo Bills' trade for DJ Moore, the Chiefs trading Trent McDuffie to the Rams, and Kyler Murray being cut and in search of a new home.Timestamps00:01:02 - Tatum’s return and what it means for the Celtics00:22:51 - Takeaways from Spurs-Pistons00:51:09 - Who has the best & worst contracts in the NBA?01:12:25 - D.J. Moore trade reaction01:24:29 - Trent McDuffie trade reaction01:38:48 - Kyler Murray & Geno Smith releasedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds rank the Top 10 offensive peaks in NBA history, discussing whether Jerry West, Oscar Robertson or Wilt Chamberlain was the best player of the 1960s, disagreeing over whether Shaquille O'Neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the best throwback center offensively, break down why Steve Nash and Magic Johnson have cases as being the best offensive players ever, and debate whether Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, LeBron James or Michael Jordan is the offensive GOAT.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:05:27 - Honorable Mentions00:40:47 - Jerry West00:46:50 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar00:56:09 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander01:06:24 - Oscar Robertson01:12:15 - Shaquille O’Neal01:22:29 - Larry Bird01:30:05 - Steve Nash01:42:23 - Magic Johnson01:51:23 - LeBron James01:59:10 - Stephen Curry02:11:48 - Nikola Jokic02:25:03 - Michael Jordan02:36:04 - List recapSee 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 very eventful weekend of NBA action, breaking down if we should be concerned about Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after another loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, discussing whether the New York Knicks' impressive performance vs. the San Antonio Spurs really moves the needle, and debating if the NBA media has officially gotten too hard on Luka Doncic. Timestamps00:00:18 - Should we be worried about the Nuggets?00:26:47 - Thoughts on Thunder/Nuggets match-up?00:49:52 - Have you been moved by the Knicks after dominating the Spurs?01:09:40 - Has anti-Luka discourse gone too far?01:36:40 - West vs. East in totalitySee 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 Tyler Britton (Hoop Venue) to rank the Top 10 shooters in history. With differing criteria, they debate whether legends like Larry Bird or Kevin Durant belong on the list at all and who should rank highest out of the trio of Klay Thompson, Ray Allen or Reggie Miller. They also provide substantial amounts of glaze for Steve Nash and Steph Curry and of course, shout out about 40 honorable mentions.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:12:56 - Honorable Mentions00:46:11 - J.J. Redick00:50:14 - Larry Bird00:52:07 - DIrk Nowitzki00:58:00 - Kyle Korver01:01:07 - Allan Houston01:05:25 - Kawhi Leonard01:10:23 - Klay Thompson01:23:12 - Kyrie Irving01:27:21 - Damian Lillard01:33:41 - Mark Price01:36:41 - Reggie Miller vs. Ray Allen01:49:27 - Larry Bird (Reprised)02:00:14 - Steve Nash02:11:31 - Kevin Durant02:24:21 - Stephen Curry02:43:08 - List recapSee 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 take on some big NBA questions, discussing how many teams can legitimately win the NBA title and whether or not Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons or Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves fall on the right side of that line. Then, they dive into whether AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson or Cameron Boozer makes the best case to be the No. 1 overall pick, briefly debate if Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson or Tyrese Maxey is the best guard outside of the top tier, and discuss which players and teams they're most excited to see in a playoff atmosphere this year.Timestamps00:00:18 - How many teams could realistically win the NBA title? 00:47:32 - Who’s the best prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft Class? 01:05:30 - Who’s the 5th best guard in the NBA?01:09:23 -  With playoffs within sight, which player/team are you most interested to see handle that environment?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 buying and selling NBA stock in the home stretch of the season, discussing how Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics continue to prove their status as a truly elite team, why Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers are cooked beyond repair, and whether Cade Cunningham makes a legit MVP case up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Timestamps00:00:18 - Boston Celtics00:24:27 - Every team in California00:45:31 - Chicago Bulls00:50:13 - Toronto Raptors00:57:43 - Oklahoma City Thunder01:07:20 - Orlando Magic01:14:07 - Houston Rockets01:23:07 - Cade Cunningham’s MVP case01:38:41 - Cleveland Cavaliers01:49:00 - Philadelphia 76ers01:52:55 - Phoenix SunsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for Carson and Jokic Joestar's third annual Oscars podcast! This time, they're joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to weigh in on the human limits of popcorn consumption, major Best Picture contenders like One Battle After Another, Sinners, Marty Supreme and the mighty Train Dreams, and who deserves all of the biggest awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds can't stop ranking stuff, so today they're tackling the Top 10 QB peaks of the Super Bowl era, arguing over whether Lamar Jackson belongs in the Top 10 at all, debating great peaks like Joe Montana vs. Peyton Manning, making the cases for Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen in the Top 5 and disagreeing over whether Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady deserves the No. 1 spot.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:12:54 - Honorable Mentions00:38:41 - Matthew Stafford vs. Lamar Jackson00:53:50 - Dan Marino01:07:31 - Steve Young01:13:38 - Drew Brees01:19:19 - Peyton Manning01:27:35 - Joe Montana01:36:59 - Josh Allen01:52:24 - Aaron Rodgers02:07:21 - Patrick Mahomes 02:18:42 - Tom Brady02:28:35 - List recapSee 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 NBA players under 25 as long-term building blocks, discussing the breakout seasons of young stars like Kon Knueppel, Jalen Johnson and Scottie Barnes, debating Chet Holmgren vs. Cade Cunningham, diving into whether Cooper Flagg or Anthony Edwards will ultimately be the better player, and of course, glazing Victor Wembanyama.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:04:22 - Honorable Mentions00:32:16 - Kon Knueppel00:43:25 - Jalen Johnson vs. Franz Wagner00:53:57 - Scottie Barnes01:00:52 - Dylan Harper01:08:08 - Evan Mobley01:20:03 - Alex Sarr01:28:46 - Jalen Williams01:36:23 - Cade Cunningham01:46:09 - Chet Holmgren01:53:19 - Cooper Flagg00:00:00 - Anthony Edwards02:13:06 - Victor Wembanyama02:16:55 - List recapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds rank the Top 10 scoring peaks in NBA history and get into contentious debates over whether players like Steph Curry, Nikola Jokic, Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and Larry Bird belong on the list at all. They also compare Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s cases at the GOAT scoring big, break down how high Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should rank already, discuss whether Kevin Durant belongs in the Top 2 or not on the list at all, and glaze Michael Jordan as the clear scoring GOAT.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:13:56 - Honorable Mentions00:53:44 - Larry Bird01:00:36 - Dirk Nowitzki01:07:18 - Kobe Bryant01:15:23 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander01:29:06 - Stephen Curry01:41:04 - LeBron James01:48:39 - Shaquille O’Neal01:56:35 - George Gervin02:01:59 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar02:09:47 - Wilt Chamberlain02:14:18 - Jerry West02:19:41 - Nikola Jokic02:27:00 - Kevin Durant02:40:12 - Michael Jordan02:48:28 - Full list recapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds rank the Top 10 passers in NBA history at their peaks, diving into a number of classic debates such as LeBron James vs. Nikola Jokic and Steve Nash vs. Magic Johnson, and of course, discussing what makes John Stockton overrated as a passer.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria00:09:46 - Honorable Mentions00:29:41 - Rajon Rondo00:36:52 - John Stockton00:50:55 - Tyrese Haliburton01:02:02 - Oscar Robertson01:08:08 - Kevin Johnson01:13:04 - Larry Bird01:22:54 - Chris Paul01:31:27 - Nikola Jokic01:40:51 - LeBron James01:47:00 - Jason Kidd01:52:02 - Steve Nash02:02:57 - Magic JohnsonSee 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 Tyler Britton of Hoop Venue to discuss the state of the NBA after a wild trade deadline, breaking down whether James Harden makes the Cleveland Cavaliers the favorites in the Eastern Conference, diving into what the deadline told us about how today's NBA values players, attempting to fix the league's egregious tanking problem and debating where Cooper Flagg ranks among the best rookies this century.Timestamps00:00:00 - James Harden’s fit with the Cavs + Does he make Cleveland the East favorite?00:30:06 - What was the most interesting aspect of this deadline?01:04:57 - Does something need to be done about the tanking we’re seeing down the stretch this year?01:25:13 - How many rookies this century have we seen better than Cooper Flagg?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 DOMINANT Super Bowl LX showing from the Seattle Seahawks, as their HISTORIC defense ate alive Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, making Sam Darnold a Super Bowl champion.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 reacting to more NBA trades with the deadline officially over! They discuss the Indiana Pacers' risky move for Ivica Zubac, dive into the Golden State Warriors' trade for Kristaps Porzingis, and discuss the Milwaukee Bucks' decision not to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo (yet).  Timestamps00:00:18 - Ivica Zubac to Pacers00:16:52 - Clippers’ return for Zubac00:23:03 - Kristaps Porzingis to Warriors00:39:53 - Jonathan Kuminga to Hawks00:43:59 - Giannis NOT traded at the deadline00:53:33 - Ayo Dosunmu to Timberwolves00:58:30 - Luke Kennard to Lakers01:05:10 - Cam Thomas waived01:09:15 - Lonzo Ball waived01:12:02 - Biggest losers of the deadline?01:15:15 - SuperchatsVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NE... and use code NERDSESH and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!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 number of chaotic NBA trades, breaking down whether the Cleveland Cavaliers or Los Angeles Clippers won the James Harden-Darius Garland trade, diving into why the Washington Wizards decided to get Anthony Davis, and analyzing what the future holds for the Utah Jazz after trading for Jaren Jackson Jr.Timestamps00:00:18 - James Harden to Cavaliers00:22:38 - Darius Garland to Clippers00:36:42 - Anthony Davis to Wizards00:58:21 - What’s next for Dallas?01:03:58 - What’s next for Memphis?01:14:07 - Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz01:25:39 - Jared McCain to Thunder01:33:06 - Nikola Vucevic to Celtics01:38:17 - Coby White to Hornets, Collin Sexton to Bulls01:40:51 - Jaden Ivey to Bulls, Huerter, Saric to PistonsSee 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 in-depth Super Bowl predictions, diving into every key aspect of a unique matchup between Drake Maye's New England Patriots and Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks, discussing how both offenses will have to execute against two stellar defenses and identifying possible unsung heroes of the game.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 takeaways from the first heavyweight meeting between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets, breaking down what we learned in this potential WCF preview. Then, they react to the NBA’s all-star team announcements, discussing Kawhi Leonard’s insane snubbing, the controversial decision to include LeBron James, the historically weak East and whether we should be concerned about the struggles of the “snubbed” Alperen Sengün. Finally, they discuss how the Cleveland Cavaliers improved by trading away DeAndre Hunter for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder.Timestamps00:00:18 - OKC-DEN reaction00:37:48 - All-Star selections01:00:46 - Was Sengun snubbed?01:16:20  - Cavaliers/Kings tradeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the trade deadline approaching, the nerds discuss the best potential destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is now “ready” to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down how he could be paired with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, whether the San Antonio Spurs will be willing to make the gamble necessary to bring him in with Victor Wembanyama, and if the New York Knicks are a viable option. Then, they discuss which contenders must make improvements at the deadline, including the Oklahoma City Thunder’s clear need for more shooting and the Houston Rockets’ need for a point guard. Then, they give props to the underrated seasons Kawhi Leonard and the Charlotte Hornets have both had.Timestamps00:00:18 - Will Giannis get traded and to which team?00:47:15 - Which top-tier contenders need to make trades at the deadline?01:10:16 - Is Kawhi Leonard still a Top 10 player?01:22:23 - Are the Charlotte Hornets the most underrated team in basketball?Check out Rocket Money here: rocketmoney.com/nerdseshVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NERDSESH and use code NERDSESH and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!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 about the upcoming Super Bowl matchup in today’s mailbag episode, including where Sam Darnold’s turnaround and Drake Maye’s second season rank all time, where the New England Patriots would rank among the craziest Super Bowl champs ever and if the Seattle Seahawks are the best defense in the NFL. They also dive into a number of other NFL questions, discussing the Buffalo Bills’ controversial decision to promote Joe Brady to head coach, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s call to deny Bill Belichick first ballot status, and whether or not the Pro Bowl is completely pointless after Shedeur Sanders’ inclusion.Timestamps00:00:18 - On a scale of 1-10, how bad is the Joe Brady hire?00:16:57 - If Darnold wins SB MVP, does he have the greatest career turnaround in sports history?00:28:40 - If the Patriots win, where do they rank amongst craziest Super Bowl winners? 00:37:17 - More impressive defense - Pats or Seahawks?00:42:33 - Would an elite Drake Maye SB performance outweigh his first 3 playoff games?00:53:12  - Are there any good historical comps for Maye’s second season?01:00:23 - NE D-line vs. SEA O-line? & SEA D-line vs. NE O-line?01:05:08 - Super Bowl outcome aside, what parts of this season will stick in peoples' minds years from now and which will be unfortunately forgotten?01:14:13 - If both QBs switched teams and Maye was on Seattle and Darnold was on New England, which QB would have had the better season?01:17:53 - If Seattle’s defense has a dominant showing are they the best defense in the league?01:23:48 - Was Belichick held out of the HOF to set-up a Patriots HOF night in the future?01:33:01 - Broncos are in the Super Bowl with Bo Nix, and he is the QB of the future: T/F?01:35:19 - Who do you guys think will be a surprising team to miss the playoffs next year?01:39:25 - Is the Pro Bowl totally meaningless now?01:48:20 - Where would you guys have Rodgers all time and how many guys would you guys say had a better arm?01:54:12 -  Between Glenn, Taylor, Bowles, and Quinn. Who's on the hottest seat?Are the Titans assembling a good enough coaching staff to complement Ward?02:01:33 - Thoughts on domes vs. out-door stadiums?02:09:04 - How high up are y’all ranking Pickens after this year?02:11:09 - Why did god make me a Jets fan? Does he hate me?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 both NFL Conference Championship games, diving into an epic NFC battle between Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks against Sean McVay & the Los Angeles Rams, and analyzing a decidedly less epic AFC matchup as Drake Maye & the New England Patriots advanced past Jarrett Stidham & the Denver Broncos.Timestamps00:00:18 - SEA-LAR00:34:25 - NE-DEN01:13:38 - PIT signs McCarthy01:21:02 - BAL signs Minter01:24:47 - TEN signs Saleh01:27:42 - LAC signs McDaniel01:35:25 - SuperchatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds rank the Top 10 contenders in the NBA today, discussing whether the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are simply too flawed to belong at all, debating if the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons or Cleveland Cavaliers have the most potential in the East, ranking the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs among the West's second tier, and breaking down how Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets stack up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.Timestamps00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions00:05:39 - Los Angeles Lakers00:14:29 - Philadelphia 76ers00:21:23 - New York Knicks00:29:20 - Boston Celtics00:41:22 - Detroit Pistons00:56:20 - Cleveland Cavaliers01:09:07 - Houston Rockets01:17:51 - Minnesota Timberwolves01:26:22 - San Antonio Spurs01:35:27 - Denver Nuggets01:43:42 - Oklahoma City ThunderSee 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 news of Sean McDermott’s firing by the Buffalo Bills and discuss whether it was justified, if Brandon Beane should have been gone with him, and who should now be entrusted with Josh Allen’s future as their next head coach. Then, they break down both upcoming Conference Championship games, analyzing the keys to the epic upcoming battle between Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams and Sam Darnold’s Seattle Seahawks, and diving into how the Denver Broncos can survive with Jarrett Stidham instead of Bo Nix against Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.Timestamps00:00:18 - Bills fire Sean McDermott00:44:29 - SEA/LAR01:12:52 - NE/DENSee 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 NFL Divisional Sunday, breaking down the battle between Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams against Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears and diving into how Drake Maye & the New England Patriots got past CJ Stroud & the Houston Texans.Timestamps00:00:18 - LAR-CHI00:49:58 - NE-HOU01:27:14 - SuperchatsSee 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 Saturday games on the NFL Divisional Round slate! They break down the Denver Broncos' dramatic victory over Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills, who experience playoff heartbreak yet again. They also discuss the ramifications of Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury after the biggest win of his career. Then, they dissect Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks' dominant victory over Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers and analyze John Harbaugh's fit as the new head coach of the New York Giants. Timestamps00:00:18 - DEN-BUF00:57:39 - SEA-SF01:14:07 - Coaching Carousel01:22:51 - SuperchatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds hand out their NBA midseason awards and all-star picks, discussing why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear MVP, whether Cooper Flagg has pulled ahead of Kon Knueppel for ROY, and how Rudy Gobert and Chet Holmgren compare for DPOY. Then, they pick their full all-star teams, debating whether stars like Devin Booker, Alperen Sengun and Julius Randle can even make the cut, diving into whether LeBron James is due to finally miss the big game, and picking from a series of options in the East that’s so underwhelming that it may require a change in the entire voting system.Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NERDSESH and use code NERDSESH and get $50 in lineups when you play your first$5 lineup!Check out Rocket Money here: rocketmoney.com/nerdseshTimestamps00:00:18 - MVP00:08:18 - ROY00:16:53 - DPOY00:26:29 - 6MOY00:33:46 - MIP00:42:25 - COY00:54:58 - CPOY00:57:39 - West All-Star Starters01:00:41 - West All-Star Reserves01:17:41 - East All-Star Starters01:25:59 - East All-Star ReservesSee 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 in-depth predictions for every upcoming Divisional Round game, discussing how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills can best Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos, diving into the keys for Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers to upset Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks, analyzing the battle between Drake Maye & the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans' dominant defense, and then breaking down how Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears can keep the magic alive against Matthew Stafford & the LA Rams. Then, they react to the shocking news that Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after another disappointing playoff exit.Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NERDSESH and use code NERDSESH and get $50 in lineups when you play your first$5 lineup!Check out Rocket Money here: rocketmoney.com/nerdseshTimestamps00:00:18 - DEN/BUF00:48:36 - SEA/SF01:16:24 - NE/HOU01:36:27 - CHI/LAR01:50:50 - Mike Tomlin and Steelers agree to part waysSee 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 final battle of an epic NFL Wild Card weekend, breaking down a dominant performance by CJ Stroud & the Houston Texans against Aaron Rodgers & the Pittsburgh Steelers.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 Wild Card Sunday as a week of incredible NFL playoff action continues! They discuss the battle between Drake Maye's New England Patriots against Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers, break down how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills delivered a clutch win over Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and dive into how Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers upset Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles.Timestamps00:00:18 - Patriots-Chargers00:29:22 - Bills-Jaguars01:04:22 - 49ers-Eagles01:42:05 - SuperchatsSee 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 electric Wild Card Saturday to open up the NFL playoffs! They discuss the historic rivalry battle between Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears against Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers and dive into how Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams narrowly survived a frighteningly close game against Bryce Young & the Carolina Panthers.Timestamps00:00:18 - Bears-Packers00:34:32 - Rams-Panthers01:18:46 - SuperchatsSee 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 Atlanta Hawks trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards and discuss what the peculiarity of this move tells us about the NBA's changing values. Then, they dive into what's going wrong with the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder, assess how legitimately good the Phoenix Suns are and break down what the ceiling is for the Boston Celtics and whether or not Jaylen Brown belongs in the MVP conversation.Timestamps00:00:18 - Trae Young traded to the Wizards00:39:22 - What’s wrong with Oklahoma City?01:05:05 - How legit are the Suns?01:22:44 - Ceiling for Celtics? JB in MVP conversation?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 and break down every Wild Card matchup in depth, discussing the highly-anticipated battle between Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills and Trevor Lawrence’s Jacksonville Jaguars, how Justin Herbert & the LA Chargers could pull off an upset over Drake Maye & the New England Patriots, and whether Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears can win a huge rivalry game over the Green Bay Packers. Then, they discuss whether the LA Rams, Seattle Seahawks or Buffalo Bills will ultimately win the Super Bowl, before weighing in on all the recent head coach firings around the league.Timestamps00:00:18 - JAX-BUF00:45:00 - NE-LAC00:58:23 - CHI-GB01:10:35 - PHI-SF01:21:25 - PIT-HOU01:35:02 - LAR-CAR01:39:28 - Divisional Predictions01:47:13 - Conference Predictions01:53:38 - Super Bowl Predictions01:59:29 - NFL Coaching CarouselSee 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 Week 18 of NFL action as the regular season wraps up! They discuss the epic battle for the AFC North between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers & Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens, react to Bryce Young & the Carolina Panthers winning their division despite losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, discuss the Seattle Seahawks statement win over the San Francisco 49ers and give some quick, initial thoughts on upcoming playoff action!Timestamps00:00:18 - Steelers-Ravens00:46:51 - Seahawks-49ers00:56:51 - Buccaneers-Panthers01:13:07 - Falcons-Saints01:19:05 - Bears-Lions01:27:36 - Texans-Colts01:36:11 - Browns-Bengals01:49:41 - SuperchatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds make their official 2025 NFL award picks, breaking down the highly controversial MVP race between Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford, discussing whether Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Christian McCaffrey or Puka Nacua deserves OPOY, and diving into a stacked Coach of the Year race between Kyle Shanahan, Mike MacDonald, Liam Coen and Ben Johnson.Timestamps00:00:18 - MVP00:25:03 - OPOY00:34:44 - DPOY00:41:17 - OROY00:47:19 - DROY00:51:13 - COY01:02:54 - CPOY01:09:00 - POY01:12:36 - Brief Week 18 PreviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's about to be 2026 and the nerds are freaking out. Is LeBron James really hurting the LA Lakers? Is it over for Trae Young with the Atlanta Hawks? Is Paolo Banchero the most disappointing player in the NBA? Do we need to change the 65-game rule after Nikola Jokic's injury? Is Darryn Peterson getting passed up by AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer? Let's panic about it all!Timestamps00:00:18 - Is LeBron James hurting the Lakers?00:22:51 - Does Atlanta need to move on from Trae Young?00:50:50 - Is it time to panic about Paolo Banchero?01:09:58 - Should the NBA abolish the 65-game minimum pre-requisite for awards?01:26:35 - Is Darryn Peterson’s injury forcing him to fall down draft boards?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 17 of NFL action, breaking down an epic SNF battle between Brock Purdy's San Francisco 49ers and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears, diving into Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills' heartbreaking last-second loss to Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, dissecting the Pittsburgh Steelers' shocking loss to the Cleveland Browns, and analyzing every other game on the slate!Timestamps00:00:18 - 49ers-Bears00:18:58 - Eagles-Bills01:08:26 - Browns-Steelers01:20:23 - Jaguars-Colts01:35:59 - Seahawks-Panthers01:40:30 - Dolphins-Buccaneers01:45:47 - Texans-Chargers01:53:01 - Ravens-Packers02:01:24 - Patriots-Jets02:07:26 - Giants-Raiders02:10:32 - Saints-Titans02:16:38 - Bengals-Cardinals02:19:25 - SuperchatsSee 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 incredibly day of NBA Christmas action, discussing how Victor Wembanyama & the San Antonio Spurs continue to own Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the Oklahoma City Thunder and establish themselves as a true title contender, breaking down Nikola Jokic’s historic performance in a dramatic win for the Denver Nuggets over a frustrated Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, diving into how Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks came back vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, and analyzing what’s wrong with the Los Angeles Lakers after JJ Redick shredded the team in a press conference.Timestamps00:00:18 - Thunder-Spurs00:43:10 - Nuggets-Timberwolves01:13:07 - Knicks-Cavaliers01:30:36 - Rockets-Lakers01:35:51 - Warriors-MavericksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds take on some big NBA questions ahead of Christmas, debating where Nikola Jokic & the current Denver Nuggets' offense ranks among the best this century,  discussing whether we should be worried about the Houston Rockets' recent slide, diving into whether or not Anthony Edwards is a legit Top 5 player now, breaking down the red-hot play of rookies Cooper Flagg & Derik Queen, and analyzing whether or not the NBA has an officiating problem this season.Timestamps00:00:18 - Is the Nuggets the greatest offense of this century?00:29:23 - Should we be concerned about the Rockets after this recent stretch?00:52:15 - Is Anthony Edwards a Top 5 player?01:05:15 - Flagg vs. Queen - Who is Rookie of the Month in the West?01:28:25 - Does the NBA have a significant officiating problem?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 16 of NFL action! They break down Aaron Rodgers & the Pittsburgh Steelers' huge win over the Detroit Lions, how Trevor Lawrence & the Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement against Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos, and the SNF battle between Drake Maye's New England Patriots & Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens. They also dive into a pair of electric battles from earlier in the week as the Chicago Bears led a miraculous comeback vs. the Green Bay Packers, as did the Seattle Seahawks vs. the LA Rams.Timestamps00:00:18 - Patriots-Ravens00:20:36 - Steelers-Lions00:53:29 - Jaguars-Broncos01:15:29 - Panthers-Buccaneers01:28:21 - Chargers-Cowboys01:41:36 - Bears-Packers01:51:17 - Seahawks-Rams02:01:14 - Bills-Browns02:15:05 - Texans-Raiders02:19:50 - Bengals-Dolphins02:20:27 - Saints-Jets02:21:24 - Titans-Chiefs02:22:46 - Falcons-Cardinals02:24:08 - Vikings-Giants02:25:37 - Eagles-Commanders02:26:05 - SuperchatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's officially time to Stump The Nerds! Matthew Sponhour hosts this very special episode of Nerd Sesh as the nerds take on the toughest NBA & NFL trivia straight from the minds of our own fans. Will the nerds truly be stumped or can they pull off some ball knowledge magic?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the playoffs rapidly approaching, the nerds update their Top 10 NFL contender rankings, fiercely debating whether Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills belong atop the AFC or below teams like the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Houston Texans. They also discuss how concerned we should be about Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, if Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks are coming back to earth, and whether anyone can stop Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams. Timestamps00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions00:05:55 - Chargers00:15:04 - 49ers00:18:57 - Patriots00:25:11 - Lions00:29:37 - Eagles00:32:49 - Packers00:34:41 - Bills00:52:32 - Texans00:59:43 - Broncos01:07:20 - Seahawks01:18:20 - RamsSee 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 hash out their previously-advertised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Luka Doncic debate and to break down how legit Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are  after a huge NBA cup win. Then, they discuss whether they've truly been moved by the hot run we've seen from Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Then, they propose their ideal NBA rule changes and discuss what team is best fit to turn things around in 2026.Timestamps00:00:18 - SGA vs. Luka00:47:30 - What’s the ceiling for the Spurs this season?01:10:47 - How moved are you by the Knicks winning 9 of their last games?01:20:48 - What’s the next innovation or change you’d like to see the NBA take on?01:32:11 - Which team(s) are you expecting to make the biggest turnaround in 2026?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 particularly wild Week 15 of NFL action, breaking down how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills got a huge win over Drake Maye & the New England Patriots, discussing Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos' signature victory over the Green Bay Packers, reacting to Patrick Mahomes' season-ending injury to cap off the Kansas City Chiefs' nightmare season, and diving into the electric return of Philip Rivers to the Indianapolis Colts.Timestamps00:00:18 - Bills-Patriots00:28:49 - Broncos-Packers00:59:13 - Chargers-Chiefs01:17:48 - Seahawks-Colts01:36:29 - Vikings-Cowboys01:46:11 - Saints-Panthers01:51:15 - Ravens-Bengals01:56:11 - Jaguars-Jets02:01:23 - 49ers-Titans02:03:12 - Eagles-Raiders02:05:07 - Texans-Cardinals02:07:28 - Bears-Browns02:10:57 - Commanders-Giants02:11:28 - SuperchatsSee 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 Theo Ash to run back the gargantuan task of ranking every starting QB in the NFL, starting from the unproven youngsters like JJ McCarthy and Shedeur Sanders and working their way all the way up to the top tier, comparing Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow, discussing whether Drake Maye has cracked the Top 5 already and of course, deciding whether Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen belongs in the No. 1 spot.Timestamps00:00:18 - Criteria 00:07:49 - Shedeur Sanders00:12:52 - J.J. McCarthy00:18:04 - Tua Tagovailoa00:26:31 - Justin Fields00:32:18 - Tyler Shough/Spencer Rattler00:35:55 - Geno Smith00:45:35 - Michael Penix Jr.00:49:59 - Cam Ward00:54:02 - Bryce Young00:59:01 - Jaxson Dart01:06:46 - Trevor Lawrence01:13:28 - Bo Nix01:25:50 - Baker Mayfield01:38:10 - Aaron Rodgers01:44:41 - Daniel Jones01:50:49 - Kyler Murray01:56:18 - Brock Purdy02:01:27 - Jayden Daniels02:08:12 - Caleb Williams02:14:50 - Jared Goff02:21:55 - Jalen Hurts02:34:07 - Sam Darnold02:40:16 - C.J. Stroud02:44:17 - Jordan Love02:52:38 - Matthew Stafford vs. Dak Prescott03:00:21 - Joe Burrow03:07:14 - Drake Maye03:15:29 - Justin Herbert03:21:21 - Lamar Jackson03:27:16 - Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh AllenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.