Nerd Sesh

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.

The nerds are joined by the one and only Jokic Joestar to discuss some early-season takeaways now that we're a quarter of the way into the year. They talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder's historic start to this season as they climb the ranks of the best teams ever, discuss whether Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks have actually turned things around, dive into how the Los Angeles Lakers have looked since LeBron James' return, argue over whether Dylan Harper should actually be untouchable in any potential Giannis trades for the San Antonio Spurs, and address whether it is finally time to really worry about the Cleveland Cavaliers.Timestamps00:04:58 - What’s been your biggest takeaway from the first quarter of the season?00:36:34 - Are the Mavericks… good?01:03:57 - How have the Lakers looked with LeBron back?01:26:59 - Should Dylan Harper be untouchable for the Spurs in any potential Giannis trade?01:42:09 - Is it time to be worried about the Cavs?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 NFL Week 14, discussing the huge SNF battle between Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and CJ Stroud's Houston Texans, diving into the Green Bay Packers' huge win over the Chicago Bears, and breaking down huge wins from the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills over the Cincinnati Bengals.Timestamps00:00:18 - Texans-Chiefs00:46:04 - Packers-Bears01:02:46 - Steelers-Ravens01:23:42 - Jaguars-Colts01:35:42 - Bills-Bengals01:55:48 - Buccaneers-Saints02:03:00 - Titans-Browns02:15:57 - Broncos-Raiders02:17:59 - Vikings-Commanders02:21:40 - Seahawks-Falcons02:22:10 - Rams-Cardinals02:23:04 - Dolphins-Jets02:23:38 - 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 their Top 10 QBs to build around in the NFL today, debating where exactly younger QBs like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love belong and ranking the top tier of franchise talents, making tough decisions among Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and… Drake Maye.Timestamps00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions00:12:04 - C.J. Stroud00:20:42 - Jayden Daniels00:30:21 - Caleb Williams00:42:37 - Jordan Love00:52:57 - Joe Burrow01:03:05 - Justin Herbert01:11:26 - Lamar Jackson01:22:28 - Josh Allen01:34:03 - Patrick Mahomes01:37:22 - Drake MayeSee 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 shocking news of the Clippers cutting Chris Paul, finally get into the specifics of where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks among the highest guard peaks ever up against guys like Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry and even Michael Jordan, discuss which players like Austin Reaves and Jalen Johnson deserve to make their first-ever all-star team, ponder whether the Boston Celtics should bring back Jayson Tatum this season and dive into what's gone so wrong with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.Timestamps00:00:18 - Is this the end for Chris Paul?00:15:52 - Where does SGA rank among all-time guard peaks?00:47:24 - Who are the most deserving first-time All-Stars?01:15:15 - Are the Celtics good enough to bring back Tatum this season?01:34:44 - What is wrong with the Bucks?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 Week 13 of NFL action, going all the way back to some great Thanksgiving battles as the Dallas Cowboys stunned the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers bested the Detroit Lions, dissecting how the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, and breaking down all of Sunday's key matchups, including the Carolina Panthers' shocking win over the LA Rams and the Houston Texans' continued hot streak against the Indianapolis Colts.Timestamps00:00:18 - Broncos-Redskins00:11:13 - Panthers-Rams00:27:02 - Texans-Colts00:42:42 - Bears-Eagles 01:00:40 - Cowboys-Chiefs01:20:01 - Packers-Lions 01:35:18 - Bills-Steelers01:57:41 - Bengals-Ravens02:07:00 - Seahawks-Vikings 02:08:27 - Jets-Falcons02:10:47 - Jaguars-Titans02:11:26 - Buccaneers-Cardinals02:13:45 - Dolphins-Saints02:15:30 - Chargers-Raiders02:17:51 - 49ers-Browns02:20:20 - SuperchatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds check in on a strong NBA rookie class, debating whether Kon Knueppel or Cooper Flagg should be the Rookie of the Year favorite right now, diving into Scottie Barnes & the Toronto Raptors’ early-season success, discussing how high Tyrese Maxey already ranks among the best guards in the NBA and updating their Top 10 NFL contender rankings.Timestamps00:00:18 - Who would win ROY today?00:36:47 - How legit are the Toronto Raptors?00:56:56 - How many guards would you take over Tyrese Maxey?01:23:15 - Updated NFL Contender RankingsSee 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 12 of NFL action, breaking down a huge primetime matchup between Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, diving into Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys' huge win over Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, discussing Patrick Mahomes' & the Kansas City Chiefs' huge win over the Indianapolis Colts.Timestamps00:00:18 - Rams-Buccaneers00:26:32 - Chiefs-Colts00:37:45 - Cowboys-Eagles00:52:36 - Lions-Giants01:02:16 - Browns-Raiders01:17:15 - Packers-Vikiings01:23:54 - Seahawks-Titans01:27:40 - Jaguars-Cardinals01:36:17 - Bears-Steelers01:44:27 - Patriots-Bengals01:46:26 - Ravens-Jets01:47:00 - Falcons-Saints01:49:00 - SuperchatsSee 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 questions about the NBA, NFL, Thanksgiving and pretty much anything. They give their takes on which NBA players have the most scoring gravity ever, whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has surpassed peak Kevin Durant, if the OKC Thunder defense is  the best since the 1960s Boston Celtics and just how high the NBA’s current top five players can climb in the all-time rankings. Then, they discuss what the ceiling is for Drake Maye, if it’s time to respect the Denver Broncos, and hand out NBA & NFL player comps for the essential Thanksgiving dishes.Timestamps00:00:18 - Outside of Steph, what player has the most scoring gravity ever?00:09:09 - Where will the current Top 5 players end up in all-time rankings?00:19:35 - Why were the Lakers omitted from the nerds’ top 10 contenders list?00:36:32 - Better player at their peak: SGA or KD?00:45:30 - Outside of the ‘60s Celtics, are the current Thunder the greatest defense ever?00:57:24 - Would you rather take Mobley or Duren long-term?01:06:34 - Prime Chet or Prime Gobert?01:12:35 - Impressed with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics?01:17:15 - Are the Nuggets or Nets the winners of the MPJ trade?01:22:03 - Who should the Pacers draft if they land a Top 3 pick in 2026?01:30:27 - How do we get people to respect NBA players of previous generations?01:37:12 - How will Trae Young and Tyler Herro impact their teams when they return?01:42:45 - Do we need to have a referendum on Adam Silver’s tenure as commissioner?01:56:01 - Should the NBA reduce the amount of games played due to injuries?02:00:50 - Has there ever been a better time for NBA expansion?02:02:38 - Who would be the best NBA player in the NFL and NFL player in the NBA?02:11:25 - Do the Chiefs need to fire Andy Reid?02:14:14 - Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow?02:16:18 - Who is the best player in the NFL currently?02:17:47 - What is the ceiling for Drake Maye and the Patriots?02:20:48 - Will the Broncos finally make the Top 10 Contender rankings?02:25:56 - Who is on Logan’s all-time Steelers shit list?02:29:04 - What teams on track to miss the playoffs will end up making the playoffs?02:31:59 - Who is caving first on an island w/ River Brown & 10 bottles of Hennessy? 02:33:15 - All-time favorite sports memories?02:35:45 - This or that? - NBA & NFL players edition02:38:04 - More impressive 30 PPG - Lauri Markkanen or Jerry Stackhouse?02:39:31 - Favorite Thanksgiving dishes?02:41:39 - Thanksgiving dishes as NFL/NBA players?02:43:46 - If you could only eat one version of a potato the rest of your life, what do you pick?02:45:20 - Favorite holidays?02:47:11 - Which muppet do you most closely associate with, mentally, psychologically and physically?02:47:37 - Favorite movies of all-time?02:51:04 - One Battle After Another or Sinners?02:52:18 - Favorite Carseat Headrest album?02:53:05 - How does Logan look so beautiful?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 NBA contenders as of this moment early in the season, dissecting who poses the biggest threat out East to the Cleveland Cavaliers between the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons, diving into just how high the ceiling is for Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, and analyzing if the Houston Rockets can crash the seemingly inevitable party between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Timestamps00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions00:17:34 - Atlanta Hawks00:28:38 - New York Knicks00:34:21 - Detroit Pistons00:43:23 - San Antonio Spurs00:56:08 - Golden State Warriors01:09:00 - Minnesota Timberwolves01:22:18 - Philadelphia 76ers01:35:20 - Cleveland Cavaliers01:44:43 - Houston Rockets01:55:13 - Denver Nuggets02:01:56 - 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 all the best NFL Week 11 action, addressing how seriously we should take Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos after a huge win over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, diving into how the Philadelphia Eagles shut down Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions’ offense,  breaking down how worried we should be about Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks after a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and analyzing the huge offensive bounce-back from Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills.Timestamps00:00:18 - The Lions are still bigger contenders than the Eagles (PHI-DET)00:24:30 - Kansas City is going to be fine (DEN-KC)00:49:29 - Baltimore will surge to win the AFC North (PIT-CIN)00:56:54 - Seattle is still a contender, but Darnold is a red flag (LAR-SEA)01:08:54 - Minnesota has to pivot off of J.J. McCarthy (CHI-MIN)01:24:42 - The Bills need to continue unleashing Josh Allen (BUF-TB)01:37:01 - Atlanta needs to make some structural changes  (CAR-ATL)01:45:49 - The 49ers offense is very legit (SF-AZ)01:49:55 - Shedeur Sanders should be starting (BAL-CLE)02:05:32 - It’s time to be worried about the Chargers (JAX-LAC)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 Tyler from Hoop Venue to discuss whether or not we are headed for an inevitable de-facto NBA Finals between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s unstoppable OKC Thunder and the impossibly great Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets. They also dive into just how historic this season can be for both OKC and Jokic, then rank the greatest superpowers in the NBA today, discuss the NBA’s most underrated teams (Heat, Pistons, Suns, Hawks) and the most disappointing (Mavericks, Clippers, Magic) before wrapping up by praising the players that have grown on them most.Timestamps00:00:18 - Is a de-facto OKC/DEN Finals inevitable?00:34:36 - What are the top 5 superpowers that any player has in today’s NBA?00:59:14 - Who is the most underrated team so far this season?01:44:27 - What team has disappointed you the most?02:13:13 - Which player’s game have you grown to appreciate the most?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 The Broadcast Boys (Deuce and Brody) for a special trivia episode, as they tackle New York sports history, evade the landmines around real or fake bars, NBA champions and LeBron teammates, and see who can name more NBA randos for a mystery team and position.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds cover the Mavericks’ decision to fire Nico Harrison in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade, discuss how legit Cade Cunningham & the current No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons really are, break down how Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets have gotten even better, debate whether Victor Wembanyama & the San Antonio Spurs or Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles are are bigger playoff threats, and then rank their updated Top 10 NFL contenders.Timestamps00:00:18 - Nico Harrison fired + State of the Mavericks00:32:04 - How legit are the #1 seed Pistons?00:50:19 - Who has been more impressive in West: Nuggets or Rockets?01:20:27 - Bigger threat: Spurs or Lakers?01:36:44 - Updated NFL Contender RankingsSee 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 SNF battle between Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers against Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers, reacting to a huge win for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and dissecting the Buffalo Bills' shocking loss to the Miami Dolphins (along with every other game).Timestamps00:00:18 - Patriots-Buccaneers00:18:45 - Steelers-Chargers00:26:06 - Bills-Dolphins00:49:02 - Ravens-Vikings01:01:54 - Rams-49ers01:07:31 - Colts-Falcons01:14:59 - Bears-Giants01:23:45 - Texans-Jaguars01:31:08 - Seahawks-Cardinals01:34:15 - Lions-Commanders01:36:47 - Saints-Panthers01:44:24 - Jets-BrownsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds discuss a number of key early-season NBA storylines, breaking down the disastrous state of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, whether the current Top 5 players in the NBA make up the best group we’ve ever seen, if anyone can stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder, and which NBA teams, players and league-wide trends have stood out as the most fascinating so far. Timestamps00:00:18 - How cooked are Ja Morant and the Grizzlies?00:17:05 - Is this the most talented top 5 players ever in NBA history?00:27:28 - Who would you take to win the title: OKC or the field?00:36:51 - Who is the most interesting team in basketball?00:57:13 - Players who have taken under-the-radar leaps01:11:42 - What’s the most interesting league-wide trend this season?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 most eventful NFL trade deadline in quite some time, breaking down how Sauce Gardner can take the Indianapolis Colts up a level, dissecting whether the New York Jets were right to go on a fire sale, and if Quinnen Williams can elevate the Dallas Cowboys or if they're just cooked. They also hand out their midseason awards, discussing Drake Maye's MVP case, an epic OPOY race between Jonathan Taylor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba and whether Shane Steichen or Kyle Shanahan should be COY.Timestamps00:00:18 - Sauce Gardner to Colts00:10:02 - New York Jets fire sale00:19:58 - Quinnen Williams to Cowboys00:28:52 - Rashid Shaheed to Seahawks00:33:08 - Jakobi Meyers to Jaguars00:36:51 - Additional Deadline Moves00:40:27 - MVP00:52:29 - OPOY00:56:39 - DPOY01:01:09 - OROY01:06:41 - DROY01:09:28 - COY01:15:16 - CPOY01:20:55 - POYSee 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 NFL Week 9 action, discussing what to take away from Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills' huge win over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking down how the Pittsburgh Steelers stunned the Indianapolis Colts, and reacting to the Seattle Seahawks' dominant victory over the Washington Commanders.Timestamps00:00:18 - Bills-Chiefs00:24:04 - Steelers-Colts00:37:46 - Seahawks-Commanders00:52:34 - Vikings-Lions00:58:37 - Panthers-Packers01:07:40 - Bears-Bengals01:16:12 - Broncos-Texans01:22:06 - Patriots-Falcons01:27:31 - Jaguars-Raiders01:33:31 - 49ers-Giants01:39:30 - Chargers-Titans01:40:56 - Rams-Saints01:42:48 - SuperchatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Halloween, the nerds address whether these early-season NBA standouts are real or fake, debating whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ryan Rollins & the Milwaukee Bucks can win the East, analyzing just how legitimate the leaps of Austin Reaves and Tyrese Maxey are, breaking down if the strong starts by the Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls are real or fake, and trying to figure out if the LA Clippers are, in fact, cooked. 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 biggest takeaways from the opening week of NBA action, discussing the absolutely absurd play of Victor Wembanyama as he continues on a GOAT trajectory, breaking down how the leaps of Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell raise the ceiling even higher for the reigning champion OKC Thunder, diving into the play of standout rookies like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe and… shouting out the Charlotte Hornets?Timestamps00:00:18 - Flagg, Harper, & Edgecombe’s impressive opening weeks00:17:08 - Victor Wembanyama is going to be the GOAT athlete00:37:18 - Paolo Banchero is officially on fraud watch00:53:35 - Chet Holmgren continues to figure it out offensively01:07:00 - The Suns will be a bottom two team in the West01:12:10 - Giannis Antetokounmpo will post the best statistical season of his career01:20:39 - The Pistons will host a playoff series01:28:33 - Warriors are a contender and Jonathan Kuminga’s impact01:39:43 - The Hornets will make the playoffs01:45:00 - 76ers could be a dark horse in the EastSee 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 NFL Week 8, giving their takes on Aaron Rodgers' and the Pittsburgh Steelers falling short in a potential revenge game vs. Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers, breaking down impressive wins from the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos, diving into dominant victories by the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, and even discussing all the crappy games on the slate.Timestamps00:00:18 - Packers-Steelers00:21:55 - Texans-49ers00:33:58 - Broncos-Cowboys00:48:04 - Bills-Panthers00:52:04 - Jets-Bengals00:57:54 - Ravens-Bears01:06:30 - Eagles-Giants01:17:30 - Patriots-Browns01:25:16 - Colts-Titans01:28:56 - Dolphins-Falcons01:32:48 - Buccaneers-Saints01:36:54 - SuperchatsSee 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 full slate of NBA action, discussing Victor Wembanyama’s remarkable season debut as he makes his case for the best-in-the-world and the future GOAT, how Cooper Flagg struggled in comparison, and what we should make of the NBA’s massive gambling scandal featuring Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones. They also get into lots of other niche micro-takes because what else is there to do off one day of basketball. Timestamps00:00:18 - Victor Wembanyama has ascended00:19:03 - Spurs’ supporting cast00:24:42 - Cooper Flagg’s NBA Debut00:36:03 - V.J. Edgecombe is going to be a star00:42:45 - MVP Joel Embiid is gone00:48:32 - The athletic wing takeover is officially here00:55:09 - Anthony Edwards is a stamped Top 6 player on the planet01:00:34 - Impressive rookie debuts from Fears, Johnson, & Coward01:02:37 - Mike Brown is going to make the Knicks better than Thibs01:13:11 - Magic offense will be much improved01:17:50 - The NBA’s gambling scandal01:34:35 - Miscellaneous extra basketball thoughtsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NBA is back! The nerds give their takeaways from an epic opening-night slate, featuring an insanely dramatic win from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren & the OKC Thunder over Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson & the Houston Rockets, and Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors' matchup vs. Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers.Timestamps00:00:18 - OKC-HOU00:53:32 - GSW-LALSee 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 NBA awards and playoff predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, discussing the epic looming MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debating Ace Bailey vs. Cooper Flagg for ROY, anticipating the start of Victor Wembanyama’s DPOY dynasty, laying out which players they expect to take the biggest leaps for MIP, and breaking down whether the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers or anybody else can challenge the OKC Thunder for this year’s NBA title.Timestamps:00:00:18 - MVP00:08:25 - DPOY00:11:35 - ROY00:19:23 - MIP00:26:13 - 6MOY00:30:30 - COY00:37:20 - West Standings Predictions00:40:54 - East Standings Predictions00:44:21 - Playoff Predictions01:19:15 - NBA Finals PredictionsSee 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 7 of NFL action, analyzing the SNF battle between the San Francisco 49ers & Atlanta Falcons, breaking down how Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles bounced back vs. the Minnesota Vikings, diving into Daniel Jones' & the Indianapolis Colts' continued dominance, and trying to make sense of the Denver Broncos' fever dream win over the New York Giants.Timestamps00:00:18 - 49ers-Falcons00:15:35 - Eagles-Vikings00:31:42 - Broncos-Giants00:48:42 - Colts-Chargers01:05:27 - Chiefs-Raiders01:11:10 - Commanders-Cowboys01:22:00 - Packers-Cardinals01:30:59 - Rams-Jaguars01:40:39 - Patriots-Titans01:48:10 - Bears-Saints01:50:53 - Panthers-Jets01:55:34 - Browns-DolphinsSee 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 biggest takeaways from NBA preseason action, discussing the fascinating new-look Houston Rockets offense and Reed Sheppard’s potential improvement, Ace Bailey’s surprisingly mature approach, Matas Buzelis’ impending breakout and how Lonzo Ball can make the Cleveland Cavaliers even greater.Timestamps00:02:19 - Reed Sheppard adds offensive firepower to Rockets00:05:47 - Rockets offense will be better than thought00:20:04 - Ace Bailey is pro ready, will make ROY push00:33:26 - Lonzo Ball brings a new dimension to the Cavaliers 00:38:54 - Matas Buzelis takes major leap00:48:33 - Nique Clifford makes immediate impact00:53:56 - Ajay Mitchell takes on more offensive responsibility01:01:20 - Wemby will be Top 5 + Spurs make playoff push01:11:25 - Quick Preseason ShoutoutsSee 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 answer five big questions before the NBA season gets started, debating whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder or Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets should be the title favorite, diving into whether the Lakers, Clippers or Warriors pose a more substantial threat and discussing why teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks are among the NBA's most interesting this season.Timestamps00:01:36 - OKC vs. DEN - Who should be the title favorite?00:48:01 - Which California team is the biggest playoff threat?01:19:11 - Who is the most interesting team in the West?01:36:08 - Who is the most interesting team in the East?01:50:03 - Of the Top 5 favorites to win the title, who has the biggest strength & who has the biggest weakness?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 biggest takeaways from a wild Week 6 of NFL action, crushing the Buffalo Bills for their brutal loss to the Atlanta Falcons, breaking down the Chicago Bears’ strange win over the Washington Commanders, reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs’ apparent return to elite form and generally trying to make sense of the most uncertain landscape around the league that we’ve seen in years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.