The nerds break down the Monday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles and discuss what Patrick Mahomes will have to do to overcome his wide receivers’ issues, whether Jalen Hurts deserves to be the MVP favorite and if the Steelers will improve after firing Matt Canada. Then, they dive deep into some of the NBA's best young cores, discussing how the OKC Thunder are ready to make a deep playoff run, the Orlando Magic might have the NBA's best defense alread...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min
The nerds react to Week 11 of NFL action, discussing whether the Denver Broncos are legit after beating the Minnesota Vikings for their fourth straight win, whether Justin Fields is playing too well for the Chicago Bears to move on from despite a loss to the Detroit Lions, and if it’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from Kenny Pickett after a tough loss to the Cleveland Browns. They also break down Josh Allen’s strong performance in the Buffalo Bills’ first game since firing Ken Dors...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds bring on Theo Ash of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss what Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury means for the Cincinnati Bengals, why Lamar Jackson remains underrated after leading the Baltimore Ravens to a win on Thursday Night Football, and whether Ken Dorsey’s firing was scapegoating other issues for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Then, they react to Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury and discuss what mainstream NFL discourse is just getting wrong this season. Timestamps 00:01:30 ...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 32 min
The nerds bring on Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss which NBA teams with high expectations should be entering panic mode. They react to the Los Angeles Clippers’ abysmal stretch since adding James Harden, discuss whether Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors are in trouble after losing four straight games, and lay out where LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers can still improve. Timestamps 00:01:34 - Will the Clippers completely miss out on the playoffs? 00:14:41 - Are you c...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The nerds react to the Buffalo Bills’ humiliating Monday Night Football loss to the Denver Broncos. They discuss how much responsibility Josh Allen bears, why it’s time to move on from Sean McDermott and Ken Dorsey, and what the team can do to retool for next season. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2023•22 min
The nerds react to Week 10 of NFL action, discussing the Detroit Lions’ big win over the LA Chargers despite Justin Herbert’s excellent performance, CJ Stroud’s huge clutch showing in a win over Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals, how Lamar Jackson cost the Baltimore Ravens versus the Cleveland Browns, and what the 49ers proved in a dominant win. Timestamps 00:00:52 - The Lions outlast the Chargers in a shootout 00:11:46 - C.J. Stroud continues to lead one of the greatest rookie campaigns e...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The nerds give their NFL midseason award selections, making the case for Lamar Jackson as MVP and Tyreek Hill as OPOY, debating whether TJ Watt or Myles Garrett makes the stronger DPOY case, and discussing where CJ Stroud ranks among the best rookie QBs ever. Timestamps 00:00:33 - Why Lamar Jackson should win Most Valuable Player 00:11:21 - Should Tyreek Hill or Christian McCaffrey win Offensive Player of the Year? 00:19:34 - Should T.J. Watt or Myles Garrett win Defensive Player of the Year? 00...
Nov 10, 2023•50 min
The nerds break down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ impressive recent stretch as Anthony Edwards ascends to superstar status, how James Harden fit with the LA Clippers in his debut, why Julius Randle continues to hold the New York Knicks back, how Joel Embiid has gotten even better for the Philadelphia 76ers, and how Scottie Barnes has flipped a switch for the Toronto Raptors. Timestamps 00:00:47 - Anthony Edwards’ bonafide superstar leap 00:08:33 - How Edwards’ leap affects the outlook for the Tim...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The nerds break down a wild Week 9 of NFL action. They discuss Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ big win over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles maintaining NFC East dominance over Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, and Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs besting Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Bengals-Bills 00:22:54 - Eagles-Cowboys 00:29:01 - Are the Eagles the best team in football? 00:36:34 - Chiefs-Dolphins 00...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Carson Breber breaks down Victor Wembanyama’s dominant showing versus Kevin Durant, Devin Booker & the Phoenix Suns, and explains why he may be the greatest defensive prospect ever and the best rookie this century. Then, he dives into how concerned Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokoumpo & the Milwaukee Bucks should be after a rough defensive stretch, ranks the Top 5 scorers in the NBA from Steph Curry to Nikola Jokic, and gives his thoughts on the NBA’s new in-season tournament. 0:00 Wemby...
Nov 03, 2023•49 min
The nerds break down some of their NBA early season standouts. They discuss why Steph Curry’s dominant play isn’t the only reason the Golden State Warriors look much better than last year, how Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have overachieved expectations, and why Chet Holmgren has helped elevate the Oklahoma City Thunder as the best young core in the league. Timestamps 00:00:39 - Which contender has been most impressive relative to preseason expectations? 00:00:46 - Phoenix Suns 00:05:18 -...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min
The nerds react to James Harden being traded to the LA Clippers and explain why his newest Big 3 with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George won’t result in a title. Then, they discuss why Joel Embiid & the Philadelphia 76ers are in a concerning place after the deal. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2023•25 min
The nerds react to all NFL Week 8 action! They break down why the San Francisco 49ers can’t win the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy playing like he did in their loss to Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals, explain why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs don’t need to panic despite a loss to the Denver Broncos, and discuss whether Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles have re-emerged as Super Bowl favorites. Timestamps 00:00:37 - Bengals-49ers 00:12:39 - Broncos-Chiefs 00:19:04 - Eagle...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min
The nerds react to all the standout NBA action of the last two days. They break down how Damian Lillard changes everything for the Milwaukee Bucks after an impressive game vs. the 76ers, react to LeBron James leading the LA Lakers to barely escape Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, dive into what Victor Wembanyama showed in his debut, and explain why Kristaps Porzingis is a perfect fit for the Boston Celtics. Timestamps 00:00:30 - Damian Lillard’s debut with the Bucks 00:08:33 - Joel Embiid’s st...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The nerds react to opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season! They discuss whether Devin Booker proved that he is the best player on the Phoenix Suns, what flaws were exposed in Steph Curry's supporting cast for the Golden State Warriors, why Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets remain the kings of the West, and why Anthony Davis was extremely disappointing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Timestamps 00:00:41 - Suns-Warriors 00:22:28 - Nuggets-Lakers #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Oct 25, 2023•45 min
The nerds give their NBA award predictions and final preseason power rankings. They discuss why Nikola Jokic will win MVP again, whether the Heat can replicate last year’s success, and if the Nuggets, Lakers, Celtics or Bucks will claim the Larry O’Brien trophy. Timestamps 00:00:42 - Most Valuable Player 00:06:12 - Rookie of the Year 00:13:52 - Defensive Player of the Year 00:18:27 - Most Improved Player 00:26:13 - Coach of the Year 00:29:06 - Sixth Man of the Year 00:36:41 - NBA Power Rankings ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The nerds react to Week 7 action around the NFL. They discuss what Jalen Hurts’ & the Philadelphia Eagles showed in a dominant win over Tua Tagovailoa & the Miami Dolphins, if the Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills are still contenders after a terrible loss to the New England Patriots, and if Lamar Jackson has the Baltimore Ravens as a bona-fide Super Bowl threat. Timestamps 00:00:33 - Why the Eagles are a top 3 team in football 00:06:05 - How Tua and the Dolphins offense is uniquely lim...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The nerds play some NFL "would you rather," discussing whether they'd most like to build around Trevor Lawrence, Justin Herbert, or Joe Burrow, if the Miami Dolphins offense rivals the Greatest Show on Turf, and whether Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts is the better QB. Timestamps 00:00:34 - Burrow, Herbert, or Lawrence? 00:05:09 - Takeaways for Jaguars-Saints 00:9:58 - 49ers or Browns Defense? 00:16:10 - Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts? 00:24:09 - Greatest Show On Turf or the 2023 Dolphins Offense? 00...
Oct 20, 2023•52 min
The nerds give their predictions for the Northwest Division. They discuss whether Nikola Jokic can lead the Denver Nuggets to repeat as Western Conference champions, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren will form one of the NBA’s most formidable future duos and lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs, and how Anthony Edwards can get the Minnesota Timberwolves back on track. Timestamps 00:00:34 - Denver Nuggets 00:16:37 - Oklahoma City Thunder 00:41:29 - Minnesota Timberwolves 00:...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min
The nerds give their predictions for the NBA’s Pacific Division as Logan reveals why he believes LeBron James, Anthony Davis & the Los Angeles Lakers are the title favorites. Then, the nerds discuss why Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors & Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns have both improved, why the Sacramento Kings have likely reached their ceiling, and why the Los Angeles Clippers can’t be considered top-tier contenders. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Los Angeles Lakers 00:20:50 - Golden State Warr...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds react to the Dallas Cowboys’ Monday Night Football win over the Los Angeles Chargers, breaking down why Justin Herbert is (for once) to blame, why LA can’t be taken seriously as a contender, and what to make of Dak Prescott and company bouncing back. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2023•16 min
The nerds react to a wild Week 6 of NFL action, diving into how worried we should be about Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills after they snuck by the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Then, they break down what to make of shocking losses by Jalen Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles to the New York Jets and Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers to the Cleveland Browns, and giving even more props to Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions for another dominant win. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Bills-Giants 00:14:36...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The nerds react to the Denver Broncos’ Thursday Night Football disaster and preview the biggest games of Week 6. They discuss who is most to blame in Denver between Russell Wilson & Sean Peyton, and why Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs are AFC favorites again. Then, they discuss if Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals can build their momentum against the Seattle Seahawks, whether Brock Purdy is the MVP frontrunner as he takes on the Browns, why the Detroit Lions are legit cont...
Oct 13, 2023•52 min
The nerds give their predictions for the Southwest Division. They discuss whether Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans will be able to overcome injuries to make a real playoff run, why Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are due for regression, why Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving still can’t save the Dallas Mavericks, and what to expect from rookie Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Timestamps 00:00:47 - New Orleans Pelicans 00:10:53 - Memphis Grizzlies 00:21:35 - Dallas Maveric...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The nerds give their predictions for the NBA's Southeast Division, breaking down why the Miami Heat won't replicate last year's performance, how Trae Young has become underrated, and why Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner will lead the Orlando Magic to take a leap. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Miami Heat 00:15:18 - Atlanta Hawks 00:26:26 - Trae Young or This PG? 00:32:49 - Orlando Magic 00:45:34 - Charlotte Hornets 00:58:20 - Washington Wizards #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The nerds give their takes on all the NFL Week 5 action, breaking down the San Francisco 49ers’ dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys and why Brock Purdy has surpassed Dak Prescott. Then, they explain why Pittsburgh Steelers’ miraculous win over the Baltimore Ravens doesn’t move the needle, dive into how concerning the Buffalo Bills’ defensive injuries are, and analyze whether Burrow and the Bengals’ comeback is for real. Timestamps 00:00:37 - Takeaways from 49ers-Cowboys 00:13:14 - Takeaways fro...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The nerds react to Justin Fields’ impressive performance in the Bears’ first win of the season before giving their NFL Week 5 predictions. They explain why Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers will beat Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, CJ Stroud is the best rookie QB, and Joe Burrow's Bengals will lose again to the Arizona Cardinals. Timestamps 00:00:36 - What do we make of Justin Fields’ last two performances? 00:08:55 - Expectations for Cowboys @ 49ers 00:18:26 - What do the nerds t...
Oct 06, 2023•48 min
The nerds give their predictions for the Central Division, breaking down why Damian Lillard & Giannis Antetokoumpo make the Milwaukee Bucks NBA title favorites, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are stuck in the same place as last year, but Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are poised to take a leap. Timestamps 00:00:34 - Milwaukee Bucks 00:09:40 - Why are the Bucks the title favorites to the nerds? 00:13:54 - Cleveland Cavaliers 00:26:11 - Indiana Pacers 00:39:17 - Chicago Bu...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The nerds give their predictions for the Atlantic Division, explaining how the Jrue Holiday trade improves the Boston Celtics but doesn't launch them above the Bucks until Jayson Tatum shows improvement, why Joel Embiid's 76ers are due for regression amid the James Harden debacle, and why Jalen Brunson's Knicks should be even better this year. Timestamps 00:00:37 - Jrue Holiday trade reaction & Boston Celtics 00:17:18 - Celtics’ record prediction 00:17:44 - Philadelphia 76ers 00:29:52 - 76er...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The nerds break down the entirety of the NFL's Week 4 action! Carson breaks down his in-person perspective on how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills thrashed Tua Tagovailoa & the Miami Dolphins, Logan explains why he thinks the Bengals should consider sitting out Joe Burrow for the season, and the nerds discuss whether Zach Wilson & Justin Fields proved anything meaningful in improved performances. Timestamps 00:00:55 - Takeaways from Bills-Dolphins 00:19:10 - Did Zach Wilson prove anyth...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 34 min
