Nerd Sesh

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.

The nerds give their predictions for the Southeast Division, breaking down just how much of a leap Paolo Banchero & the Orlando Magic have really taken, discussing the dramatic improvements made by Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks, and diving into the inevitable mediocrity of the Miami Heat and the eternally depressing status of the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards.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 Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss what Trevor Lawrence & the Jacksonville Jaguars proved by beating Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, whether there are any truly great NFL teams this season, and if Drake Maye is a Top 5 QB to start a franchise with. Then, they debate who the best coach in the NFL is right now as Kyle Shanahan, Liam Coen and Shane Steichen have all done standout jobs, and give their picks for which single unit is the best in football.Timestamps00:06:02 - Jaguars00:27:26 - Chiefs00:36:38 - Is there a great team in the NFL?01:00:40 - How many QBs would you take over Drake Maye to start a franchise?01:27:05 - Who is the best coach in the NFL right now?01:43:18 - Who is the best single unit in football?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 predictions for the NBA's Central Division, breaking down why Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley & the Cleveland Cavaliers should be heavy favorites to win the East, discussing what the ceiling is for Giannis Antetokounmpo to carry a bad Milwaukee Bucks roster to, diving into how much of a leap we should expect from Cade Cunningham & the Detroit Pistons, and debating how much of a fall-off we'll see from the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton.Timestamps00:00:18 - Cleveland Cavaliers00:29:57 - Detroit Pistons00:50:12 - Milwaukee Bucks01:09:54 - Indiana Pacers01:24:53 - Chicago BullsSee 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 5 of NFL action, breaking down the rivalry battle between Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills & Drake Maye's New England Patriots, diving into how Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos stunned Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, and reacting to the electric duel between Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Timestamps00:00:18 - Patriots-Bills00:22:55 - Broncos-Eagles00:39:43 - Buccaneers-Seahawks00:51:42 - Commanders-Chargers01:03:41 - Texans-Ravens01:19:52 - Vikings-Browns01:28:24 - Titans-Cardinals01:34:48 - Panthers-Dolphins01:44:44 - Giants-Saints01:49:23 - Cowboys-Jets01:51:44 - Colts-Raiders02:01:29 - Lions-BengalsSee 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 Atlantic Division this season, discussing whether or not Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks have real title upside, debating whether Joel Embiid & the Philadelphia 76ers have real bounce-back potential, and diving into how the Boston Celtics will have to survive without Jayson Tatum and what his return could mean for them.Timestamps00:00:18 - New York Knicks00:23:16 - Toronto Raptors00:38:39 - Philadelphia 76ers00:55:13 - Boston Celtics01:12:47 - Brooklyn NetsSee 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 Pacific Division, laying out expectations for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers amidst their massive scandal and discussing what needs to happen for Luka Doncic and LeBron James' Lakers and Steph Curry's Warriors to become contenders.Timestamps00:00:18 - Los Angeles Clippers00:25:59 - Los Angeles Lakers00:55:00 - Golden State Warriors01:27:40 - Sacramento Kings01:34:16 - Phoenix SunsSee 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 Week 4 takeaways, breaking down what to make of the Kansas City Chiefs' big bounce-back win over the struggling Baltimore Ravens, discussing the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers' epic tie, and ranking the Top 10 contenders in the sport right now.Timestamps00:00:18 - Chiefs-Ravens00:17:12 - Packers-Cowboys00:33:13 - Chargers-Giants00:41:30 - Rams-Colts00:50:39 - Eagles-Buccaneers01:00:23 - Jaguars-49ers01:13:48 - Texans-Titans01:24:51 - Patriots-Panthers01:33:07 - The Dynamic Kickoff01:37:53 - 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 give their full predictions for the Southwest Division, breaking down how much Fred VanVleet's absence hurts the title chances for Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, whether Victor Wembanyama can carry the San Antonio Spurs to the playoffs, and if Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg can lead the Dallas Mavericks on a deep playoff run. They also break down the confusing state of Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies and Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans.Timestamps00:00:18 - Houston Rockets00:39:35 - Dallas Mavericks01:01:44 - San Antonio Spurs01:22:26 - Memphis Grizzlies01:44:38 - New Orleans PelicansSee 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 of the Stay Hot podcast to address some big NFL questions after Week 3, discussing how concerned we should be about the Baltimore Ravens’ slow start, if the Detroit Lions have proved they’re a top-tier contender again and whether Justin Herbert has been the best QB in the NFL season. They also react to the New York Giants’ decision to start Jaxson Dart over Russell Wilson and discuss which NFL teams have impressed and disappointed them most so far.Timestamps00:01:31 - Who’s been the best QB in the NFL this season?00:12:28 - Are you worried about the Ravens 1-2 start?00:32:23 - Have the Lions proven they are still a top-tier contender?00:44:43 - Are the Giants right to turn to Jaxson Dart as the starter?00:59:53 - Which team has been the most impressive?01:11:10 - Which team has been the most disappointing? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds officially begin NBA season preview content by giving their predictions for each team in the Northwest Division, diving into the key factors on whether or not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder will repeat, discussing how Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets could return to champion status, discussing whether Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves are ready to ascend to top-tier contender status, and breaking down what to expect from the younger Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. Timestamps00:00:18 - Oklahoma City Thunder00:35:38 - Denver Nuggets01:01:58 - Minnesota Timberwolves01:20:59 - Portland Trailblazers01:43:06 - Utah JazzSee 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 slate of NFL Week 3 action! They react to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looking for a bounce-back performance against the New York Giants, break down an epic win for the Philadelphia Eagles over the LA Rams, dive into a big divisional win for the LA Chargers over the Denver Broncos, and give their takes on everything else to go down.Timestamps00:00:18 - Eagles-Rams00:18:32 - Chargers-Broncos00:33:16 - Bears-Cowboys00:42:52 - Chiefs-Giants00:53:30 - Browns-Packers01:04:15 - Jaguars-Texans01:22:29 - Steelers-Patriots01-:31:31 - 49ers-Cardinals01:38:57 - Vikings-Bengals01:44:08 - Commanders-Raiders01:48:14 - Falcons-Panthers01:53:57 - Buccaneers-Jets01:57:53 - Colts-Titans02:02:25 - Seahawks-SaintsSee 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 pair of Monday Night Football games, praising Baker Mayfield’s clutch win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Justin Herbert’s elite play for the LA Chargers and raising concerns about flawed offenses for the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders. Then, they rank their Top 10 NFL contenders and discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs are in real trouble and whether the Baltimore Ravens or Green Bay Packers belong in the league’s top spot. 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 Week 2 action, breaking down a big win for Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs and diving into the SNF battle between sophomore QBs as Michael Penix & the Atlanta Falcons take on JJ McCarthy & the Minnesota Vikings. They also react to thrillers between the Giants & Cowboys, Bengals & Jaguars and Broncos & Colts and to Joe Burrow's significant injury.Timestamps00:00:18 - Eagles-Chiefs00:25:43 - Falcons-Vikings00:45:22 - Bengals-Jaguars01:04:07 - Patriots-Dolphins01:10:24 - Colts-Broncos01:22:16 - Cowboys-Giants01:31:35 - Steelers-Seahawks01:45:50 - Lions-Bears01:53:27 - 49ers-Saints01:59:50 - Rams-Titans02:03:20 - Cardinals-Panthers02:07:07 - Bills-Jets02:12:34 - Ravens-BrownsSee 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 players in the NBA, discussing whether LeBron James or Zion Williamson belong on the list, figuring out where to place older legends like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, debating whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Luka Doncic is the better purely offensive player and glazing Nikola Jokic for maintaining his throne.Timestamps00:00:18 - Packers-Commanders00:08:03 - Honorable Mentions00:19:25 - Trae Young00:27:18 - Zion Williamson00:33:35 - Jalen Brunson00:44:23 - Tyrese Haliburton00:57:42 - Anthony Edwards01:12:08 - Kevin Durant01:20:21 - Giannis Antetokounmpo01:30:11 - Stephen Curry01:39:44 - SGA vs. Luka01:58:49 - Nikola JokicSee 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 Anthony Lawson to discuss which major NFL Week 1 storylines are "real or fake", discussing what to make of the wild, confusing game between J.J. McCarthy's Minnesota Vikings and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears, breaking down how concerned we should be about the Detroit Lions, arguing whether the Los Angeles Chargers have surpassed the Kansas City Chiefs as the AFC West's best, debating if the LA Chargers or Las Vegas Raiders are bigger playoff threats and diving into how the glorious Jacksonville Jaguars could be set to supplant the Houston Texans as AFC South champs.Timestamps00:00:18 - Vikings-Bears00:32:11 - Las Vegas is a bigger playoff threat than Denver00:43:00 - Chargers are the best team in the AFC West00:57:50 - Dolphins are the worst team in the AFC01:13:57 - We need to be concerned about the Lions01:24:43 - The Texans will be dethroned as AFC South championsSee 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 1 of NFL action, breaking down the all-time great comeback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, discussing how Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers demolished the Detroit Lions, reacting to Aaron Rodgers' strong debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and giving their take on every game on the entire slate!Timestamps00:00:18 - Bills-Ravens00:36:32 - Packers-Lions00:52:03 - Steelers-Jets01:06:26 - Rams-Texans01:14:08 - Buccaneers-Falcons01:23:19 - Raiders-Patriots01:33:51 - Jaguars-Panthers01:43:17 - Commanders-Giants01:50:52 - Colts-Dolphins02:02:00 - Bengals-Browns02:07:05 - Chiefs-Chargers02:14:07 - Broncos-Titans02:23:22 - 49ers-Seahawks02:30:22 - Cardinals-SaintsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL season is here! The nerds react to the first game of the year as Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles eked out a win over Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, then give their full predictions for every single game of the week, dissecting key matchups like Mahomes & the Chiefs vs. Herbert & the Chargers, Lamar & the Ravens vs. Josh Allen & the Bills, and the MNF battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.Timestamps00:00:18 - Eagles-Cowboys Reaction00:26:13 - Chiefs-Chargers00:32:18 - Lions-Packers00:39:14 - Texans-Rams00:46:12 - Ravens-Bills00:54:40 - Vikings-Bears01:00:38 - Steelers-Jets01:03:50 - Dolphins-Colts01:04:23 - Giants-Commanders01:06:42 - Cardinals-Saints01:07:14 - Panthers-Jaguars01:09:44 - Buccaneers-Falcons01:11:32 - Bengals-Brown01:11:39 - Raiders-Patriots01:14:11 - 49ers-Seahawks01:16:52 - Titans-BroncosSee 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 defenders in the NBA... but first, they react to the major breaking news from Pablo Torre that the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the NBA's salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard an additional $28 million and discuss the possible ramifications and league-wide significance of this. Then, they get into the good stuff and debate whether Alex Caruso or Amen Thompson is the best non-big defender on the planet, whether Chet Holmgren or Evan Mobley is the better young defensive savant, and finally, discuss whether anybody can really challenge Victor Wembanyama for the title of best defender alive.Timestamps00:00:18 - Kawhi Leonard scandal00:15:13 - Honorable mentions00:23:46 - Criteria00:26:36 - Jonathan Isaac00:30:39 - OG Anunoby00:37:32 - Alex Caruso00:48:54 - Bam Adebayo00:57:41 - Amen Thompson01:07:43 - Rudy Gobert01:17:20 - Evan Mobley01:30:22 - Anthony Davis01:35:33 - Draymond Green01:42:59 - Chet Holmgren01:54:06 - Victor WembanyamaSee 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 complete preseason predictions for the 2025 NFL season! They make their picks for every NFL award, anticipating another epic MVP battle between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, predict the record for every single team in the league, and lay down their ultimate Super Bowl predictions! Will the Philadelphia Eagles repeat? Will the Green Bay Packers surge to the top with Micah Parsons? Will the Kansas City Chiefs reclaim their throne? Is it finally THE YEAR for the Baltimore Ravens or Buffalo Bills?Timestamps00:00:18 - MVP00:10:50 - OPOY00:14:33 - DPOY00:19:17 - OROY00:24:42 - DROY00:27:47 - POY 00:29:07 - CPOY00:34:38 - COY00:41:35 - AFC Standings00:43:28 - NFC Standings00:46:21 - Playoff Predictions00:46:33 - Wild Card00:49:52 - Divisional00:59:27 - Championship01:07:43 - Super BowlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds put every NFL team into tiers! They react to the insane Micah Parsons trade and break down if this makes the Green Bay Packers major Super Bowl contenders, what on earth the future holds for the Dallas Cowboys, whether we should be ready to proclaim teams like the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos or Minnesota Vikings true contenders, and if the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles are the best bet to win it all. Timestamps00:00:18 - Packers00:17:45 - Cowboys00:33:26 - Patriots00:06:06 - Bills00:39:35 - Dolphins00:42:00 - Jets00:47:18 - Chiefs00:50:27 - Chargers00:52:31 - Broncos 00:56:58 - Raiders01:01:48 - Ravens01:03:46 - Bengals01:07:55 - Steelers01:13:12 - Browns01:18:59 - Jaguars01:24:17 - Texans01:28:26 - Colts01:37:08 - Titans01:39:13 - Lions01:42:15 - Vikings01:45:29 - Bears01:50:26 - Eagles01:50:50 - Commanders01:53:18 - Giants01:59:33 - Buccaneers02:02:09 - Falcons02:06:10 - Saints02:06:31 - Panthers02:10:04 - Rams02:13:10 - Seahawks02:16:05 - Cardinals02:18:17 - 49ersSee 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 NBA players under 25 based on their long-term value to build around, diving into whether Franz Wagner or Paolo Banchero is the Orlando Magic's best asset, figuring out where to rank incoming rookies like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, continuing the everlasting debate of Evan Mobley vs. Chet Holmgren, and pondering whether Victor Wembanyama will become the literal GOAT. Timestamps00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions00:09:28 - Franz Wagner00:20:15 - Amen Thompson00:33:32 - Dylan Harper00:39:39 - Paolo Banchero00:51:58 - Cade Cunningham01:00:46 - Jalen Williams01:10:31 - Cooper Flagg01:21:12 - Chet Holmgren vs. Evan Mobley01:34:43 - Anthony Edwards01:48:49 - Victor WembanyamaSee 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 NFL Contenders, breaking down why the Denver Broncos aren’t ready just yet, debating whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Washington Commanders are bigger dark horses in the NFC, and debating whether the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens or Buffalo Bills are the best bet to emerge as Super Bowl champs this year.Timestamps00:00:41 - Honorable Mentions00:09:33 - Texans00:15:39 - Chargers00:23:12 - Vikings00:28:58 - Rams00:34:24 - Packers00:41:17 - Buccaneers00:47:07 - Commanders00:55:41 - Lions01:04:02 - Chiefs01:14:05 - Bills01:27:35 - Eagles01:34:39 - RavensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nerds each give a hot take about every single NFC team, disagreeing on whether Jayden Daniels & the Washington Commanders are Super-Bowl bound or in danger of missing the playoffs, breaking down whether the Detroit Lions are in danger of slipping in a loaded NFC North race, and putting together the case for a bounce-back season for the San Francisco 49ersTimestamps00:01:34 - Commanders00:12:25 - Cowboys00:17:57 - Giants00:28:38 - Eagles00:38:08 - Rams00:46:11 - Seahawks00:53:27 - 49ers01:03:58 - Cardinals 01:09:52 - Lions01:18:35 - Vikings01:27:31 - Bears01:35:30 - Packers 01:43:23 - Buccaneers01:50:42 - Falcons 01:57:03 - Panthers02:02:50 - SaintsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.