The nerds react to Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions asserting themselves as the NFC North's best in a big win over Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers. Then, they dive into the biggest games on the slate ahead, breaking down why they still like Josh Allen and the Bills over Tua Tagovailoa & the Dolphins, whether Deshaun Watson is playing at a high enough level to pick the Browns over the Ravens, and whether the Bears or Broncos are the biggest disaster in the league. Timestamps 00:00:37 ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr
The nerds react to Damian Lillard’s shocking trade to join forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks. They dive into whether this makes the Bucks the title favorite, how the Miami Heat totally screwed the situation up, whether the Portland Trailblazers got the best possible package with Jrue Holiday, and how the Suns made out after trading DeAndre Ayton. Timestamps 00:00:34 - Damian Lillard trade details 00:01:19 - What does the trade do for Milwaukee’s championship aspirations...
Sep 27, 2023•44 min
The nerds bring on Matthew Shaw from Bebida Tailgate for some NBA & NFL trivia, diving into Pittsburgh Steelers' history, great NFL journeymen and iconic ringless NBA players. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The nerds react to NFL Week 3, reacting to the Steelers’ MNF win over the Raiders, breaking down how Justin Herbert & the Chargers’ win over the Vikings didn’t solve their problems, and diving into the Cowboys’ embarrassing loss to the Cardinals. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Takeaways from Steelers-Raiders 00:11:40 - Chargers outlast the Vikings 28-24 00:22:46 - Packers erase 17-point deficit in fourth quarter to comeback against the Saints 00:32:32 - Dolphins hang the third 70-piece in NFL history...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min
The nerds react to Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers picking up another dominant win and discuss why Daniel Jones’ contract with the New York Giants is a disaster. Then, they answer the biggest questions for Week 3, diving into who’s most to blame for the Chicago Bears’ disaster and whether the Dallas Cowboys are Tier 1 contenders even with Trevon Diggs' injury. Timestamps 00:00:54 - Biggest takeaway for the 49ers after TNF 00:07:49 - How out are you on the Giants moving forward? 00:20:3...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The nerds go head to head on NBA & NFL trivia, diving into the best scorers whose teams failed to make the playoffs, the Bears’ atrocious QB history, and the best performers in the big game who still came up short. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min
The nerds react to the Pittsburgh Steelers' big win on Monday Night Football behind a superhuman defensive effort led by T.J. Watt, but explain why the cause for celebration is limited due to concerns with Kenny Pickett and Matt Canada's offense. Then, they discuss how much trouble the Browns are in with Nick Chubb's leg injury and Deshaun Watson's poor play. 00:00:48 - Biggest takeaway from Steelers-Browns 00:09:03 - Why Pittsburgh has the two best defensive playmakers in football 00:13:15 - Sh...
Sep 19, 2023•25 min
The nerds react to another dynamic performance from Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, break down how concerned they are over both Joe Burrow's Bengals and Justin Herbert's Chargers falling to 0-2, and explain how Josh Allen proved himself as a top-two QB again. Timestamps 00:00:50 - What are the expectations for the Dolphins the rest of the season? 00:17:46 - Who should be the favorite in the AFC East? 00:20:02 - Buffalo trounces Las Vegas 38-10 00:29:20 - How concerned are the nerds about ...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds react to the Philadelphia Eagles' underwhelming Thursday Night Football win over the Minnesota Vikings and discuss whether Jalen Hurts & and the team's passing attack has legitimate cause for concern. Then, they dive into who has the most to prove in Week 2, as Josh Allen looks to shut up the hater and Russell Wilson tries to show he's improved from last season. Timestamps 00:00:37 - Are we worried about the Eagles at all? 00:10:24 - Are the Vikings going to legitimate playoff cont...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The nerds each name five NBA players primed for a breakout in the 2023-2024 season, discussing how Tyrese Maxey can step up in place of James Harden in Philadelphia, why No. 1 overall picks Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero are both capable of reaching All-Star level this year, and why Christian Wood is going to prove a lot of people wrong as he joins the Lakers. Timestamps 00:00:53 - Cade Cunningham 00:09:11 - Tyrese Maxey 00:16:18 - Paolo Banchero 00:25:15 - Anfernee Simons 00:36:34 - Mikal B...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The nerds react to a wild Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. They break down how the Jets managed to pull off the upset, how Aaron Rodgers' injury affects them long-term, and why we don't need to overreact to a horrible game from Josh Allen. Timestamps 00:01:19 - How did the Jets take down Buffalo without Rodgers? 00:09:32 - What should the Jets' expectations be if Rodgers is out? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 12, 2023•30 min
The nerds react to a great Week 1 of NFL action, discussing if they've underrated Tua Tagovailoa after his monster performance against Justin Herbert, why Kenny Pickett and the Steelers should be concerned after a blowout loss to the 49ers, and why Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers were quite impressive. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Have we sold Tua short as a top QB? 00:18:41 - What team disappointed you the most in Week 1? 00:18:51 - San Francisco trounces Pittsburgh 30-7 00:31:20 - Then nerds' S...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min
The nerds react to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs' rough performance in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, breaking down how concerning the receivers room looks without Travis Kelce and how the team should handle Chris Jones' contract hold out. Then, they answer the biggest questions for Week 1, previewing Aaron Rodgers' Jets debut against Josh Allen's Bills and discussing whether the Cowboys or Giants have more to prove. Timestamps 00:00:44 - Lions vs. Chiefs recap 00:17:33 - What sh...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The nerds give their NFL playoff and award predictions. Logan explains why he has Aaron Rodgers' Jets winning it all, Carson dives into why he has Jalen Hurts' Eagles running it back against Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs in the Super Bowl and the nerds disagree on Dak Prescott's Cowboys' playoff ceiling. Timestamps 00:00:55 - NFC Standings 00:02:03 - NFC Wild Card 00:04:20 - AFC Standings 00:08:17 - AFC Wild Card 00:12:50 - NFC Divisional 00:18:07 - AFC Divisional 00:24:05 - NFC Championship 00:26:59 ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The nerds give their NFC East predictions! Logan makes the case for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys to take the division, Carson argues Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are clear favorites in the NFC, and the nerds strongly disagree on Daniel Jones' standing with the New York Giants. The nerds also break down why the 49ers and Seahawks will sit atop the NFC West over the Rams, and why the Cardinals may be one of the worst teams in NFL history. Timestamps 00:00:54 - Dallas Cowboys 00:08:56 - Philadelphia ...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The nerds bring on Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf and the OG Chill Town Hoops for some head-to-head NBA trivia! They dive deep into LeBron James' legacy, Michael Jordan's best teammates, and the best players to never win MVP. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 49 min
The nerds give their predictions for the NFC North! Logan explains why he thinks Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers will take the division, Carson breaks down why he buys in on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, and the nerds discuss why the Minnesota Vikings are in for regression and Justin Fields’ Chicago Bears aren’t playoff-ready just yet. The nerds also preview the NFC South. Logan delves into why he believes Baker Mayfield and the Bucs will steal the division, Carson favors the talent-ri...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The nerds bring on Secret Base's Kofie Yeboah and comedian Danny Cuneo for an NFL & NBA trivia showdown, diving into sports video game history, basketball's longevity kings, and some of the most successful QBS across multiple stops. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 46 min
The nerds give their predictions for the AFC East, diving into some of the red flags around the Buffalo Bills including recent rumors of a rift between Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen, why Aaron Rodgers, and the New York Jets can make a legitimate Super Bowl push and why Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins may be in for a disappointing season. Then they break down why Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will dominate again, the Chargers are trending upwards and Russell Wilson is still washed in the AFC...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 30 min
The nerds give their predictions for the AFC North, disagreeing on whether Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals or Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens are the division’s best, and if Kenny Pickett will progress enough to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers back to the playoffs. Then, they discuss why Trevor Lawrence's Jaguars stand above the rest of the AFC South and what to expect from rookies Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud. Timestamps 00:00:51 - Cincinnati Bengals 00:08:35 - Pittsburgh Steelers 00:26:05 ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The nerds react to James Harden publicly calling Daryl Morey a "liar" at an event in China as he continues to seek out a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. They discuss Harden's current value, which destinations make the most sense and what his legacy will ultimately do. Timestamps 00:01:25 - Reaction to James Harden calling out Daryl Morey 00:10:34 - How valuable is James Harden right now? 00:20:09 - Where are the best landing spots for Harden? 00:31:31 - What does t...
Aug 18, 2023•49 min
The nerds bring on Nick, Jaymo, Sexy, Matt and Tony from BDGE for an all-NFL trivia showdown! They dive into Super Bowl history, some of the best fantasy seasons ever and, as always, obscure QBs. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The nerds finish their rankings of the Top 25 players in NBA History. They dive into the cases for Shaquille O’Neal and Tim Duncan, whether Bill Russell belongs this high, if Magic Johnson’s offensive brilliance elevates him and, of course, they have the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. 00:00:49 - Criteria 00:03:15 - List recap (#25 - #6) 00:04:33 - Shaquille O'Neal 00:15:01 - Magic Johnson 00:27:14 - Tim Duncan 00:35:33 - Bill Russell 00:45:38 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 00:54:35 ...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 31 min
The nerds have reached #10-6 in their rankings of the Top 25 NBA players ever! They discuss if Steph Curry has earned a spot, disagree strongly on Wilt vs. Russell and dive into whether Larry Bird or Magic Johnson belongs higher all-time. 00:00:57 - Criteria 00:04:08 - List recaps (#25 - #11) 00:05:08 - Bill Russell 00:11:42 - Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain 00:25:16 - Steph Curry 00:37:08 - Hakeem Olajuwon 00:42:57 - Wilt Chamberlain 00:54:34 - Shaquille O'Neal 01:02:06 - Larry Bird 01:13:20 ...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min
The nerds continue their rankings of the Top 25 players in NBA history, diving into why Kevin Garnett and Kevin Durant have to be in the Top 15, Jerry West's unique case and whether Kobe Bryant or Steph Curry belongs higher all-time. Timestamps 00:00:52 - Logan's list criteria 00:01:30 - Carson's list criteria 00:03:05 - Logan's list recap of #25-#16 00:03:23 - Carson's list recap of #25-#16 00:03:59 - Kevin Garnett 00:18:55 - Kevin Durant 00:32:58 - Jerry West 00:44:22 - Stephen Curry 00:53:02 ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min
The nerds continue their rankings of the Top 25 players in NBA history, debating if Nikola Jokic or Dirk Nowitzki belongs higher, whether Giannis Antetokounmpo has earned a spot in the Top 20, and where throwback legends like Julius Erving and Oscar Robertson should land. Timestamps 00:00:48 - Criteria for the list 00:02:38 - Recap of #25 - #21 00:03:11 - Nikola Jokic 00:14:56 - Jokic vs. Dirk 00:20:20 - Giannis Antetokounmpo 00:28:31 - Elgin Baylor 00:39:10 - Dirk Nowitzki 00:50:20 - Oscar Robe...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The nerds begin their rankings of the Top 25 players in NBA history and debate whether ringless greats like Charle Barkley, Chris Paul, and Karl Malone belong, if Dwyane Wade and Kawhi Leonard's high but brief peaks earn them a spot, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo has already climbed into the Top 20. 00:05:39 - Logan's Toughest Cuts 00:08:17 - Carson's Toughest Cuts 00:12:00 - John Havlicek 00:19:48 - Dwyane Wade 00:29:07 - Jason Kidd 00:38:24 - Karl Malone 00:44:38 - Giannis Antetokounmpo 00:49:1...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds rank the Top 10 wide receivers in NFL history, discussing why Larry Fitzgerald barely sneaks in, if Antonio Brown makes a Top 5 case, and whether Randy Moss or Calvin Johnson Jr. peaked higher. Timestamps 00:00:46 - Larry Fitzgerald 00:06:05 - Lance Alworth 00:09:55 - Julio Jones 00:13:45 - Marvin Harrison 00:17:38 - Calvin Johnson Jr. 00:23:45 - Antonio Brown 00:29:11 - Terrell Owens 00:33:40 - Randy Moss 00:36:36 - Don Hutson 00:41:02 - Jerry Rice 00:44:35 - Honorable Mentions #Volum...
Aug 04, 2023•52 min
The nerds answer a wide variety of questions from the fans, touching on the best NBA team to never win a title, the most underrated NBA player ever, if the Cowboys win the Super Bowl, whether the young Cavaliers and Grizzlies have title potential, and the ultimate "losers" in NBA & NFL history. Timestamps 00:00:45 - Best teams to never win a NBA title? 00:07:40 - Most underrated NBA players ever? 00:15:00 - Which NBA player could've been better if used better by their former team? 00:19:42 -...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds rank the Top 10 teams in NBA history, breaking down Wilt's 76ers o r Russell's Celtics belong on the list, if Magic's Lakers or Bird's Celtics peaked higher, and whether the Kobe/Shaq Lakers, Curry/Durant Warriors or Jordan Bulls belong at number 1. Timestamps 0:24 - Did Wilt or Russell lead best team of 1960s? 7:19 - 1983 76ers 12:17 - 1971 Bucks 18:14 - 1991 Bulls 24:14 - 1972 Lakers 30:54 - 1987 Lakers 35:39 - 1985 Lakers 40:05 - 1997 Bulls 44:15 - 1986 Celtics 51:10 - 2001 Lakers 1...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 26 min
