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 00:01:10 - Most challenging part of the process? 00:02:18 - Was 2024 the peak of Olympic basketball? 0...
Feb 12, 2025•19 min
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 down De’Aaron Fox’s fit alongside Victor Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs and how dominant the OKC...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 38 min
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 00:08:52 - Patrick Mahomes’ meltdown 00:19:38 - Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts 00:23:42 - Saquon Barkley’...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 37 min
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 - Mark Williams to Lakers 00:35:21 - Brandon Ingram to Raptors 00:46:43 - Kyle Kuzma to Bucks, Khris Mid...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 43 min
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 after he demanded a trade from the Cleveland Browns and argue the Buffalo Bills have to be in on th...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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 Dallas Mavericks trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and discuss which teams have...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 37 min
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.
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 which trade they most hope to see at the deadline. Timestamps 00:00:23 - All-Star snubs 00:15:00 - Who ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 53 min
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'Aaron Fox trade rumors and where he could be headed. Timestamps 00:00:23 - De’Aaron Fox Trade 00:31...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 22 min
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.
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min
The nerds give their predictions for the NFL Conference Title games! They break down every key to the fourth playoff matchup between Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills and Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, discuss what it would take for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders to upset Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, and react to every NFL coaching hire we’ve seen in this cycle. Timestamps 00:00:23 - NFC Championship 00:20:37 - AFC Championship 01:04:45 - NFL Coaching Carousel #Volume Se...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 36 min
The nerds pick their NBA All-Stars! They debate if Karl-Anthony Towns or Evan Mobley should start in the East, whether Donovan Mitchell or Darius Garland has been the better guard for the Cavaliers, and if Trae Young and Cade Cunningham have done enough as floor-raisers to make the team. Then, in the West, they debate whether Domantas Sabonis deserves to be an all-star or if Logan would rather banish him to the shadow realm. Timestamps 00:00:23 - East All-Star Starters 00:13:28 - East Bench Back...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 23 min
The nerds react to the Sunday action in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs! They discuss the battle between Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens, and dive into how Saquon Barkley & the Philadelphia Eagles got past Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Bills-Ravens 00:23:02 - Eagles-Rams #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 20, 2025•55 min
The nerds react to the Saturday playoff games in the NFL Divisional Round! They discuss the epic battle between Jayden Daniels' Washington Commanders & Jared Goff's Detroit Lions, then break down another playoff victory for Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs over CJ Stroud & the Houston Texans. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Commanders 00:17:56 - Lions 00:34:57 - Chiefs 00:46:23 - Texans #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The nerds give out their NBA Midseason Awards, debating whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic should be the MVP frontrunner, if Victor Wembanyama or Evan Mobley should be DPOY, and who makes the strongest MIP case in a loaded race. Timestamps 00:00:23 - MVP 00:15:23 - Oklahoma City 00:25:40 - DPOY 00:31:30 - ROY 00:41:44 - MIP 00:54:58 - 6MOY 01:01:09 - COY #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The nerds give their full NFL Divisional Round predictions! They discuss what it would take for CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans to upset Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, dive into how Jayden Daniels would have to carry the Washington Commanders past Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, and debate if Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams can top Jalen Hurts & the vulnerable Philadelphia Eagles' passing attack. Then they get into the potential Game of the Year, breaking down every...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min
The nerds react to Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams taking on Sam Darnold & the MInnesota Vikings in the final game of NFL Wild Card weekend. They also discuss the latest NFL coaching news as the New England Patriots hire Mike Vrabel and the Dallas Cowboys fire Mike McCarthy. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Vikings 00:11:46 - Rams 00:24:07 - Mike Vrabel hired by Patriots 00:27:00 - Mike McCarthy fired by Cowboys #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 14, 2025•42 min
The nerds react to all the NFL Wild Card weekend action! They react to the battle between Jayden Daniels' Washington Commanders and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Philadelphia Eagles' comfortable win over Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers, and Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills' dominant win over Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos. Then, they look back to Saturday's action and discuss Justin Herbert's humiliating performance vs. the Houston Texans and what's next for the Pittsburg...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 39 min
The nerds discuss how many bigs they'd take over Evan Mobley as he surges to Top 20 status for the Cleveland Cavaliers, debate how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's current season for the Oklahoma City Thunder compares to legendary seasons from guards like Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and Luka Doncic, and discuss what the ceiling is for Amen Thompson as he breaks out for the Houston Rockets. Timestamps 00:00:23 - How many big-men are better than Evan Mobley? 00:26:36 - How many guard seasons si...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 42 min
The nerds give their full NFL Playoff predictions! First, they break down this week's Wild Card matchups, diving into why Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills will crush Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos, arguing if Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers can upset the Philadelphia Eagles, and debating whether Jayden Daniels or Baker Mayfield will lead his team to victory as the Washington Commanders take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then, they debate whether the Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Lions or Eagl...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 32 min
The nerds give their NFL award picks! They debate for the final time (hopefully) whether Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson deserves MVP, whether TJ Watt or Myles Garrett makes the stronger DPOY case, and if Kevin O'Connell or Dan Campbell should be Coach of the Year. Timestamps 00:00:23 - MVP 00:20:59 - OPOY 00:24:47 - DPOY 00:30:27 - OROY 00:33:32 - DROY 00:35:35 - COY 00:41:39 - CPOY #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 07, 2025•55 min
The nerds react to the battle for the No. 1 seed between Sam Darnold & the Minnesota Vikings against Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions. They also discuss the concerning state of the Pittsburgh Steelers and debate which Wild Card team is most dangerous in each conference. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Lions-Vikings 00:19:47 - How cooked are the Steelers? 00:34:23 - Who are the most dangerous Wild Card teams? 00:41:15 - Aaron Rodgers’ career retrospective 00:50:23 - NFL Draft predictions #Volume See ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The nerds rank the Top 10 NBA players they would choose to start a franchise with today! They debate whether Chet Holmgren or Paolo Banchero is the better franchise building block, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Luka Doncic is the best guard in the NBA, and whether Victor Wembanyama or Nikola Jokic is the best player to start a franchise with today. Timestamps 00:02:03 - Jalen Brunson 00:05:44 - Evan Mobley 00:12:22 - Giannis Antetokounmpo 00:17:47 - Paolo Banchero 00:26:27 - Chet Holmgren 00:33:...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 45 min
The nerds discuss if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has surpassed Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo as the MVP frontrunner with his incredible season for the Oklahoma City Thunder, debate if the Cleveland Cavaliers have soared into the top tier of contenders with the Thunder and Boston Celtics, argue why the Phoenix Suns should blow things up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and give their NBA New Year's Resolutions. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Is SGA the MVP front-runner? 00:20:05 - Are the Cavalier...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The nerds react to the NFL Week 17 action! They discuss how Sam Darnold & the Minnesota Vikings continue to establish themselves as true Super Bowl contenders after another win over the Green Bay Packers, debate if the Cincinnati Bengals or Denver Broncos would be a more dangerous AFC Wild Card team, and react to the rookie battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Vikings-Packers 00:19:20 - Lions-49ers 00:35:39 - Commanders-Falcons 00:49:30 - Bengals-Broncos...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 51 min
The nerds give their biggest takeaways from the NFL and NBA Christmas action! They discuss how Jamal Murray remains an issue for the Denver Nuggets, how high Victor Wembanyama ranks among the NBA’s best today as he nearly carried the San Antonio Spurs past the New York Knicks, and the epic duel between Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors & LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Logan also declares the Pittsburgh Steelers frauds and Carson does the same for the Houston Texans. Timestamps 00:02:09 ...
Dec 27, 2024•2 hr 9 min
The nerds are joined by Theo Ash of the Stay Hot podcast to rank EVERY SINGLE starting QB in the NFL. Is Baker Mayfield Top 10 or outside the Top 20? Is Sam Darnold entering elite conversations? Is Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert the better QB? Does Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes deserve to be viewed as QB1? We’re diving into it all! Timestamps 00:03:59 - Criteria 00:06:23 - 32-25 00:37:31 - 24-20 01:24:56 - 19-15 01:58:07 - 14-10 02:23:51 - 9-6 02:38:42 - Top 5 QBs #Volume See omnyst...
Dec 24, 2024•3 hr 21 min
The nerds react to all the NFL Week 16 action! They discuss Jayden Daniels' historic performance leading the Washington Commanders past the Philadelphia Eagles after Jalen Hurts left with an injury, dive into Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens' huge win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and react to Michael Penix's debut for the Atlanta Falcons. Timestamps 00:02:50 - Commanders-Eagles 00:19:54 - Vikings-Seahawks 00:26:14 - Ravens-Steelers 00:37:31 - Chiefs-Texans 00:46:13 - Michael Penix’s Debut...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 38 min
The nerds react to the Golden State Warriors' brutal skid, which culminated in Steph Curry's 2-point performance against the Memphis Grizzlies in Dennis Schroder's debut. They also debate whether or not it makes sense for the Denver Nuggets to trade Zach LaVine for Michael Porter Jr., and argue which Western Conference guards would most deserve an all-star spot today. Then, they react to how Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos were exposed by Justin Herbert & the LA Chargers on Thursday Night Fo...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The nerds are joined by Riley and Graydon from HiveMind Cheap Seats to give their updated NFL Power Rankings, debating whether the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles deserve the top spot. Then, they draft their favorite holiday songs with Christmas just around the corner and discuss the glorious prosperity of the HiveMind boys’ Cleveland Cavaliers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - NFL Power Rankings 01:23:03 - Christmas Song Draft 01:50:24 - Cleveland Cavaliers 01:58:11 - NBA Ratings ...
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 27 min
