Nerd Sesh

The nerds begin their journey of ranking the Top 30 players in the NBA with spots #30-21. They discuss whether Karl-Anthony Towns, Chet Holmgren, Kristaps Porzingis or Jaren Jackson Jr. is the better big, lay out whether Jimmy Butler or Kyrie Irving is the more elite vet, and debate the merits of a number of lead guards like Darius Garland, Tyrese Haliburton, Cade Cunningham and Trae Young. Timest...

The nerds give their takeaways from the potential NBA Finals preview we got between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder against Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics, break down whether we should take Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves seriously, do an NBA superpower draft after Steph Curry hit his 4,000th three and break down the winners and losers of NFL free agency. Time...

The nerds rank the Top 10 duos in the NBA! They discuss why despite the Boston Celtics' team dominance, Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown make no case as the best duo in the NBA, debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Chet Holmgren or Steph Curry & Jimmy Butler are the better duo, and argue over whether Giannis Antetokoummpo & Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray or LeBron J...

The nerds react to all the NFL Free Agency news so far, breaking down why Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks is an odd move, Geno Smith is a good add for the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are in quarterback hell despite their trade for DK Metcalf. Then, they break down what we learned from Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics handling the Los Angeles Lakers & Shai Gilgeous-A...

The nerds are joined by Jacob (Rusty Buckets) to discuss whether Luka Doncic & LeBron James have established the Lakers as a top two contender in the West, whether Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors can truly contend this year, and if the Boston Celtics have an argument for being the most talented team ever. Then, they discuss where Zion Williamson ranks among the NBA’s best and dive...

The nerds are joined by Marz Talks Sports of Player’s Choice to discuss how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s current peak ranks against other dominant guards since 2000 like Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and James Harden, debate if it’d be more disappointing for the OKC Thunder to react to Kyrie Irving’s devastating ACL injury for the Dallas Mavericks and debate if it cements the Luka Doncic trad...

The nerds give their takeaways from a thrilling weekend of NBA action, breaking down what we learned from Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley & the Cleveland Cavaliers' big win over Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics and what it means for their chances of winning the East. Then they break down whether the Denver Nuggets have been exposed recently as fake contenders, debate whether Luka Doncic &am...

The nerds break down Steph Curry’s 56-point explosion vs. the Orlando Magic and discuss if he is still a Top 3 offensive player on the planet, debate whether Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks are a legitimate playoff threat, discuss if Cade Cunningham’s Detroit Pistons can win a playoff series, show love to the most underrated players around the NBA and explain why the Phoenix Suns are compl...

The nerds discuss what Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers proved in a revenge win over Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks and how they shape up as major players in the West. Then, they draft the perfect all-defense teams to challenge the all-offense teams they picked just last week. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Lakers 00:15:31 - Mavericks 00:20:18 - All-Defense Draft 00:21:43 - Bill...

Carson Breber and Jokic Joestar give their takes on all the 2025 Oscar Nominations, breaking down why Dune 2 rocks, Emilia Pérez reeks in a truly unique way, and Sing Sing was the most under-appreciated movie of this Oscar cycle. Timestamps: 0:20 Seasons Talk 7:55 This Year in Movies 10:50 Biggest Snubs 26:08 Nickel Boys 31:27 Anora 38:55 Emilia Perez 53:35 A Complete Unknown 59:10 I’m Still Here...

The nerds discuss Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ wildly impressive win over Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, whether Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are fake contenders after getting destroyed by the Boston Celtics, and how concerned we should be about Paolo Banchero’s recent struggles for the Orlando Magic. Then, they debate if Zion Williamson or Ja Morant...

The nerds are joined by Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to celebrate Victor Wembanyama’s historic second season after his unfortunate diagnosis with season-ending blood clots and whether Evan Mobley or Jaren Jackson Jr. emerges as the DPOY front-runner in his absence. Then, they discuss how concerned they are with Luka Doncic’s slow start with the Los Angeles Lakers, whether LeBron James...

The nerds draft their perfect all-time NBA offenses! They debate whether Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, Michael Jordan or LeBron James should be the first overall pick, whether Magic Johnson or Larry Bird should be selected higher, and what skillsets make for the best possible offense.  Timestamps 00:00:23 - Draft rules and order 00:02:17 - Nikola Jokic 00:04:22 - Stephen Curry 00:05:58 - Michael Jord...

The nerds answer all of YOUR questions about the NBA & NFL in a mailbag episode! They discuss the current state of NBA All-Star weekend, whether Nikola Jokic is being unfairly treated in the MVP race compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and how the Cleveland Cavaliers can upset the Boston Celtics and OKC Thunder to win the NBA title. Then, they discuss Saquon Barkley’s historic ranking after t...

The nerds are joined by Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf to discuss where Luka Doncic, LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers rank among the best teams in the Western Conference, whether Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets are bigger threats and better than last year’s team, and if the window is fully shut for Joel Embiid, Paul George & the Philadelphia 76ers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Are the...

The nerds interview "Court of Gold" Director Jake Rogal to discuss the new Netflix documentary series on the historic 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Rogal offers his insight on the challenges of making the series, where the game is headed globally, why Kevin Durant has been so misunderstood, and what makes rising superstars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards so distinct. Timestamps 00...

The nerds react to a number of NBA stars’ performances in new destinations, breaking down Luka Doncic’s debut with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and the team’s immense offensive ceiling, discussing the Dallas Mavericks’ continued misfortune after Anthony Davis’ injury, and diving into just how much better Jimmy Butler makes Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors. They also break dow...

The nerds react to the stunning blowout that Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles delivered in their Super Bowl rematch against Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss where this Eagles team ranks among the best teams and defenses in recent memory and what failing to achieve three-peat in such brutal fashion means for the Chiefs. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Dominance of the Eagles defense 0...

The nerds react to the craziest trade deadline in NBA history! They discuss what Jimmy Butler joining the Golden State Warriors really means, how much Mark Williams helps the Los Angeles Lakers, why the Toronto Raptors went out to get Brandon Ingram, and whether the Milwaukee Bucks' swap of Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma makes any sense. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Jimmy Butler to Warriors 00:21:38 - Ma...

The nerds break down the upcoming Super Bowl rematch between Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs against Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles. They discuss the difference in QB play, why Andy Reid & Steve Spagnuolo really matter for the Chiefs in this matchup, and whether overall talent or clutch execution will win out. Then, they discuss the ideal landing spots for Myles Garrett...

The nerds are joined by Tyler from Hoop Venue to discuss the blockbuster NBA trades from over the weekend! They break down how the San Antonio Spurs won big by getting De’Aaron Fox to pair with Victor Wembanyama, how the Sacramento Kings hope to straddle timelines with Zach LaVine, and what to make of the Chicago Bulls’ role in it all. They also struggle to unpack the all-time catastrophe that is...

The nerds react to the single most shocking NBA trade of the century, as the Dallas Mavericks ship Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The nerds discuss why Trae Young and Domantas Sabonis stand out as some of the biggest NBA All-Star snubs this year, debate whether Amen Thompson or Alperen Sengun is the best player on the Houston Rockets, and break down if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has claimed the title as the best scorer in  the NBA. Then they explain why Cooper Flagg is clearly the better prospect then Ace Bailey, and discuss wh...

The nerds rank their Top 10 NBA Contenders! They discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder have surpassed Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics as the title favorite, if Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets are a more legitimate threat in the West than Luka Doncic & the Dallas Mavericks, and whether the New York Knicks can overcome their red flags. They also discuss the De...

The nerds react to the NFL Conference Championship games! They break down the duel between Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills and Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and discuss Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders' battle against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Timestamps 00:00:23 - AFC Title 00:37:08 - NFC Title #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Po...