The nerds react to an incredible day of conference championship football, breaking down how Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers past Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions in a clutch comeback, and how Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs managed to defeat Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens to reach yet another Super Bowl. Timestamps 00:00:39 - What is Brock Purdy’s status as a QB after the NFC title game? 00:08:16 - Can the 49ers win the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy? 00:13:36 - Who...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The nerds give their predictions for the NFL's conference championship games, breaking down how Patrick Mahomes can will the Kansas City Chiefs to a win over Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens and diving into whether Brock Purdy or Jared Goff is more trustworthy as the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions face off. Then, they react to the latest NFL coaching hires, discuss why Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers is a big win for Justin Herbert, and lay out what's next for Bill Belichick. Timesta...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The nerds bring on KofieWhy to discuss why Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks seem to be in panic mode after firing Adrian Griffin to hire Doc Rivers, whether Joel Embiid is a Top 2 player alive after scoring 70 points in a game, and why Kevin Durant feels he belongs in the NBA GOAT conversation. Then, they dive into whether the Miami Heat’s trade for Terry Rozier is a needle-mover, name their All-Star starters, and examine the life of a Detroit Pistons fan. Timestamps 00:00:58 - Ad...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min
The nerds react to all the playoff acton from the NFL Divisional Round. They give their takes on why criticism of Josh Allen is silly after the Buffalo Bills lost another heartbreaker to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, discuss whether Brock Purdy will ultimately keep the San Francisco 49ers from winning the Super Bowl, and debate if Lamar Jackson’s dominance makes the Baltimore Ravens the favorite. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The nerds preview the NFL Divisional Round playoff games, discussing the keys to Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills’ showdown with Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, whether Jordan Love or CJ Stroud can lead their teams on a Cinderella run, and if the magic will run out on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions or Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first. Timestamps 00:01:13 - What are the keys to Bills-Chiefs? 00:12:08 - How do the Texans upset the Ravens? 00:24:22 - How do the Pa...
Jan 19, 2024•39 min
The nerds break down why the Indiana Pacers won the Pascal Siakam trade over the Toronto Raptors, and discuss how the star fits nicely alongside Tyrese Haliburton. Then, the nerds give out their NBA midseason awards! They discuss why Joel Embiid has to be MVP after a strong performance against Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, whether Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren is the Rookie of the Year, and if Jalen Johnson or Tyrese Maxey should be Most Improved Player. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Pasca...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The nerds react to another fun day of Wild Card football! They react to Josh Allen destroying the Pittsburgh Steelers in the "Nerd Sesh Bowl," discuss how dangerous the Buffalo Bills are, and debate whether it's time to move on from Mike Tomlin. Then, they break down Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers humiliating Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, and Carson gives out a heartfelt apology to the quirked up white boy. Timestamps 00:00:59 - How impressed were the nerds by the Bil...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The nerds react to all the NFL Wildcard action so far! They break down how Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers exposed Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, and how Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions clutched up against Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams. Then, they discuss how Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins embarrassed themselves against Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, and how far CJ Stroud can take the Houston Texans. Timestamps 00:00:47 - Who deserves the mo...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The nerds give their full NFL playoff predictions. They break down why Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs will take care of Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins this weekend, what it would take for the Pittsburgh Steelers to upset Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills, and whether Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can upset Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles. Timestamps 00:00:49 - Browns-Texans predictions 00:11:33 - Dolphins-Chiefs predictions 00:21:35 - The Nerd Sesh Bowl ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 34 min
The nerds debate whether Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves or Kawhi Leonard & the LA Clippers should be considered No. 2 in the West right now. Then, they discuss Darko Rajakovic and the Toronto Raptors’ outrage over the officiating vs. the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and dive into whether the Miami Heat or New York Knicks are more dangerous in the East. Timestamps 00:00:39 - Why the nerds both think the Timberwolves are the #2 team in the West 00:19:00 - Thoughts on the co...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The nerds give their NFL award picks, breaking down why Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson deserves MVP, diving into the battle between San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey and Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill for OPOY, and disagreeing on Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett vs. Pittsburgh Steelers LB TJ Watt for DPOY. Then, they react to the latest NFL coach firings, including Mike Vrabel being out in Tennessee. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Why both the nerds think Lamar Jackson deserves the MVP award ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The nerds react to Week 18 of NFL action, breaking down how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills proved that they’re much more dangerous than Tua Tagovailoa & the Miami Dolphins, why the Philadelphia Eagles could easily be a first-round exit, and who is most to blame for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ collapse. 0:00 What Bills proved winning division 10:45 Is Tua holding Dolphins back? 18:08 Steelers-Bills bet 20:38 Are Eagles worst playoff team? 30:40 Who’s most to blame with Jags? 41:02 Is CJ Str...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The nerds react to the first NBA All-Star voting returns and debate which players deserve to make the cut and who will just miss it, from Derrick White to Devin Booker to James Harden. Then, they discuss whether Darvin Ham needs to be fired for the Los Angeles Lakers to succeed, if Steve Kerr is the problem for the Golden State Warriors after Jonathan Kuminga “lost faith” in him, and who deserves the most credit for the Los Angeles Clippers’ hot streak. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Is Derrick White an ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The nerds discuss how the New York Knicks improved after trading Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby, whether they'd rather build around Cade Cunningham or Paolo Banchero, why the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed in the wrong direction, and why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be making an MVP case. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Who won the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors trade? 00:17:26 - Would you rather have Cade Cunningham or Paolo Banchero as your franchi...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The nerds react to Week 17 in the NFL, breaking down why Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are bigger frauds than Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Lamar Jackson is clearly MVP after another dominant showing vs. the Miami Dolphins, and the Steelers are better off with Mason Rudolph than Kenny Pickett. Timestamps 00:00:29 - Are the Eagles or Cowboys more fraudulent? 00:15:22 - Which team did Ravens-Dolphins tell us more about? 00:28:00 - Are the Steelers better off with Mason Rudolph or ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Carson is solo on this one, answering all your questions about Russell Wilson being benched by the Denver Broncos, Joe Flacco's hot streak and the Cleveland Browns potential to contend, and why Joel Embiid has the most to gain from an NBA title. Timeline: 0:25 Russell Wilson benched 6:33 Are Browns contenders? 11:50 Should OKC trade for Lauri or Mikal? 15:37 Would Embiid benefit most from title? 19:38 Will 76ers make deep playoff run? 22:26 Will Philly trade Tobias Harris? 23:51 Who will Pistons...
Dec 29, 2023•39 min
The nerds react to a wild day of Christmas NFL action, breaking down if Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens exposed Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers and discussing whether Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs should officially be panicking. Then, they react to the NBA Christmas action, diving into where the Celtics’s starting five ranks among the best in recent NBA memory, how the Warriors have turned things around, why the Suns may be cooked and the Jalen Brunson discourse...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The nerds rank their Top 10 QBS in the NFL, breaking down why Brock Purdy belongs on the list but can’t climb too high, how Jalen Hurts has taken a step back from last year, and why Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford are now legit Top 5 healthy QBs. Timestamps 00:00:43 - Where injured QBs would rank among the Top 10 00:03:07 - The nerds’ closest cuts 00:07:48 - Kyler Murray 00:10:45 - Tua Tagovailoa 00:18:24 - Brock Purdy 00:29:41 - Trevor Lawrence 00:36:43 - Jalen Hurts 00:43:46 - C.J. Stroud 00...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min
The nerds react to Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury and discuss how he has become underrated and what he can do for the Grizzlies. Then, they break down whether Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics deserve to be title favorites after a tough loss to Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors, why the OKC Thunder may be the perfect trade destination for Lauri Markkanen, and if the Atlanta Hawks need to blow things up around Trae Young. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Has Ja Morant now become underr...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 28 min
The nerds react to Week 15 of NFL action, breaking down how the Buffalo Bills dominated the Dallas Cowboys without Josh Allen carrying the team, how Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens impressed again in a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and why Baker Mayfield may, in fact, be legit. Then, they react to Brandon Staley’s firing from the LA Chargers and discuss what might be next for Bill Belichick. Timestamps 00:00:39 - What did we learn about the Baltimore Ravens’ in their victory on Sunda...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 16 min
- Timestamps 00:00:45 - The nerds disagree on the Denver Broncos’ potential to win a Wild Card game 00:05:09 - The nerds disagree on the Miami Dolphins’ and Detroit Lions’ playoff ceiling 00:13:30 - Logan considers the Green Bay Packers to be Wild Card contenders 00:18:53 - The nerds think the Buffalo Bills have a real outside chance for a Super Bowl 00:24:11 - Who is the third-most important player in a hypothetical Bills’ playoff run? 00:25:30 - Should and will the Bills move off of Sean McDer...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min
The nerds give their take on how LeBron James & Anthony Davis’ play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the in-season tournament cemented them as contenders. Then, they discuss Draymond Green’s latest drama with Jusuf Nurkic and how Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers have turned things around. Timestamps 00:00:36 - Overall thoughts on the Lakers winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament 00:05:10 - Are the Lakers putting it all together? 00:18:23 - What do you make of Draymond’s ejection...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The nerds react to a wild Week 14 of NFL action and Logan comes to terms with Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys delivering a whooping to Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, they discuss what to make of Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills beating Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, and react to Lamar Jackson’s electric performance as the Baltimore Ravens beat Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Are the Dallas Cowboys definitively better tha...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min
The nerds are joined by Ronnie Singh (aka Ronnie 2K) to discuss the NBA’s talent reaching an all-time high, how 2K embraces the NBA’s player-first identity, and to do some classic 2K trivia. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2023•22 min
The nerds are back with another edition of Trivia Time, quizzing each other on tough NBA and NFL trivia ranging from LeBron James' unbelievable longevity to the few QBS ever who have out-performed... Kirk Cousins. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds are joined by JokicJoestar to discuss how the NBA hit a home with the in-season tournament, how LeBron James continues to dominate in remarkable fashion after destroying the Phoenix Suns, what the ceiling is for Zion Williamson & the New Orleans Pelicans, how big the gap is between Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA, and what the best destinations are for Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso in a Chicago Bulls firesale. Check out more content from Jokic Joe Star: https://l...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 32 min
The nerds react to Week 13 of NFL action. They discuss whether the refs are to blame for missing a key call as the Green Bay Packers upset the Kansas City Chiefs, how Jordan Love has proven himself as a franchise-caliber QB, and why the San Francisco 49ers are clearly the best team in football again after throttling the Philadelphia Eagles. Timestamps 00:00:35 - Thoughts on the officiating from the final moments of Packers-Chiefs 00:05:53 - What is your biggest takeaway for the Packers victory o...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The nerds discuss why Steve Kerr is overhated & the Golden State Warriors still don’t need to panic, where Victor Wembanyama has struggled & where he’s excelled in his rookie season, whether Cade Cunningham is really to blame for the Pistons’ struggles, and if Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks and DeAaron Fox’s Sacramento Kings were underrated coming into the year. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Do you have concerns with the Warriors and Steve Kerr? 00:18:24 - How has Victor Wembanyama fared in his ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min
The nerds are joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss how LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can improve to ultimately become contenders again, whether Kevin Durant & Devin Booker are the best scoring duo ever and what that means for the Phoenix Suns' ceiling, and how impressive Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks' recent turnaround really is. Then, they dive into whether Anthony Edwards or Tyrese Haliburton is the better player from the 2020 NBA Dr...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 36 min
The nerds react to Week 12 of NFL action, breaking down how the Buffalo Bills somehow lost to the Philadelphia Eagles despite Josh Allen's masterclass, how Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens handled business versus Justin Herbert & the LA Chargers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' revitalized offense with Kenny Pickett now free of Matt Canada. Timestamps 00:00:48 - What can we take away from the Bills’ soul-crushing loss to the Eagles? 00:19:48 - Are you concerned how the Eagles are winnin...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
