The nerds react to every Game 1 from an incredible opening day of playoff basketball! They break down the marquee matchup between Luka Doncic, LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers against Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, discuss how Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets got a huge win over James Harden & the Los Angeles Clippers, dive into what needs to change for Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks to have a chance against Tyrese Haliburton & the Indian...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 31 min
The nerds react to the final round of the Play-In Tournament and break down how the Miami Heat match up against the Cleveland Cavaliers and how the Memphis Grizzlies stack up agains the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Then, with all their first-round picks official, they run through the remainder of the playoffs to pick who they believe will end up as NBA champion. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks Season Eulogy 00:05:52 - Hawks Season Eulogy 00:13:12 - Thunder-Grizzl...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The nerds give their predictions for the newly set NBA playoff series, discussing why they have faith in Steph Curry & Jimmy Butler to best Amen Thompson & the Houston Rockets, breaking down why the Boston Celtics will make light work of the Orlando Magic, and discussing whether or not Damian Lillard's impending return for the Milwaukee Bucks should make them the favorite vs. the Indiana Pacers. Then, they discuss the Sacramento Kings' brutally mediocre state and debate who will advance ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 31 min
The nerds break down the NBA playoff series that we have set, discussing the keys to the matchup between LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers against Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, dive into how Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets could take down Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers, dive into how Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could pull off an upset over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, and debate how big of a threat Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pis...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 52 min
The nerds give out their final award picks & All-NBA selections, breaking down the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP debate for the last time, arguing Evan Mobley vs. Draymond Green for DPOY, and discussing whether Steph Curry or Anthony Edwards deserves the final First-Team All-NBA spot. Timestamps 00:00:23 - MVP 00:15:42 - DPOY 00:23:24 - ROY 00:30:39 - COY 00:36:53 - MIP 00:45:58 - 6MOY 00:54:30 - All-NBA 1st Team 00:58:56 - All-NBA 2nd Team 01:02:35 - All-NBA 3rd Team 01:08:18...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The nerds are joined by Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf to rank the Top 10 NBA contenders ahead of the playoffs! They debate whether Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers or Donovan Mitchell & the Cleveland Cavaliers pose a bigger threat to each conference's top dog, then discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder or Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics should be viewed as the title favorites. Timestamps 00:04:05 - New York Knicks 00:10:19 - Houston Rockets 00:17:15 - L...
Apr 09, 2025•2 hr 21 min
The nerds react to some of the biggest NBA games over the weekend, discussing whether or not Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles' Lakers impressive win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder was real or fake, breaking down what to make of Amen Thompson & the Houston Rockets' hot streak, and diving into what has to change for Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets to make a real playoff push. Then, they debate whether Thompson, Jalen Williams or Dyson Daniels is the best non-big defe...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 29 min
The nerds are joined by Tyler from Hoop Venue to discuss which team is the second-best in the West, arguing between Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers, LeBron James and the LA Lakers, and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, they break down why the Indiana Pacers are wildly underrated, debate if the OKC Thunder are having the best regular season EVER and discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sur...
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr
The nerds react to a pair of thrilling NBA games, breaking down how Russell Westbrook managed to blow Nikola Jokic's historic 60-point triple-double vs. Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, and reacting to Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler & the Golden State Warriors peaking vs. Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies as they try to find their footing after firing Taylor Jenkins. Then, they discuss how Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics have reached peak form and may be even better than ...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 38 min
The nerds answer YOUR sick and twisted questions in another mailbag episode! They break down why Nikola Jokić is not being “robbed” of MVP by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debate whether Jayson Tatum is a Tier 1 superstar, discuss what Evan Mobley’s ceiling is, and answer a number of questions about why Logan bald. Timestamps 00:00:23 - NBA 02:14:03 - NFL 02:23:14 - Miscellaneous #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 58 min
The nerds react to some shocking NBA news after the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins with the playoffs only weeks away. Then, they break down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten even better, discuss whether or not they're buying hot streaks from the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets, and rank their Top 5 NBA Draft prospects, from Cooper Flagg to Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Grizzlies fires Taylor Jenkins 00:0...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 50 min
The nerds discuss what the news of Damian Lillard's blood clot means for Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks, break down whether Draymond Green makes a legitimate case for DPOY over Evan Mobley, and discuss if Kevin Durant should make First-Team All-NBA this season. Then, they dive into whether or not Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers' hot streak is legit and debate if Zaccharie Risacher or Alex Sarr has been the more impressive rookie. Timestamps 00:00:23 - What does Dami...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 35 min
The nerds wrap up their rankings of the Top 30 NBA players with the Top 10! They debate whether Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry or LeBron James is the best of the older generation, break down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has climbed past Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic, and explain why Nikola Jokic is still holding strong at No. 1. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Victor Wembanyama 00:15:03 - Anthony Edwards 00:26:11 - Stephen Curry 00:34:52 - LeBron James 00:46:54 - Anthony Davis 00:56:27 - Kevin Durant ...
Mar 24, 2025•2 hr 15 min
The nerds are joined by the one and only Kenny Beecham (KOT4Q) to debate their controversial rankings of players like Kristaps Porzingis, Cade Cunningham and Zion Williamson, to discuss how many assets are more valuable than Cooper Flagg league-wide, and to break down which NBA teams they are most excited to see in the playoffs. Then, of course, Kenny and Carson team up to take on the hardest NBA trivia Logan can cook up. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Nerd Sesh player rankings review #30-11 00:18:40 - H...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The nerds continue their journey to rank the Top 30 NBA players, breaking down whether Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley is the Cleveland Cavaliers' best player, debating Tyrese Haliburton vs. Damian Lillard, and arguing whether Anthony Edwards has surpassed Kevin Durant as a Top 10 player. Timestamps 00:00:49 - Recap of players # 30-21 00:02:12 - Kyrie Irving 00:05:10 - Jaren Jackson Jr. 00:12:00 - Kristaps Porzingis 00:15:12 - Damian Lillard vs. Tyrese Haliburton 00:28:42 - Jimmy Butler 00:36:24...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 49 min
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. Timestamps 00:00:23 - List Criteria 00:02:00 - Honorable Mentions 00:11:48 - Ja Morant 00:19:37 - Jalen Wi...
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr 25 min
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. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Thunder-Celtics Takeaways 00:31:59 - Timberwolves a threat in the West? 00:49:32 -...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 55 min
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 James & Luka Doncic are the NBA's No. 1 duo. Timestamps 00:00:56 - Criteria 00:04:15 - Jalen Brun...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 40 min
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-Alexander & the OKC Thunder taking care of Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets. Timestamps 00:0...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 49 min
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 into why everyone is so obsessed with finding the next “face of the league.” Timestamps 00:01:17 - A...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 16 min
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 trade as the worst ever. Then, they rank the Central Division point guards, comparing Damian Lillard to ...
Mar 06, 2025•2 hr 11 min
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 & the Los Angeles Lakers or Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers are a bigger threat in the...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 46 min
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 completely cooked. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Is Stephen Curry still a top 3 offensive player? 00:20:05 - Are ...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 29 min
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 Russell 00:22:57 - Hakeem Olajwuon 00:25:28 - Kevin Garnett 00:27:25 - Scottie Pippen 00:28:08 - Dra...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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 1:03:52 Wicked 1:07:52 The Substance 1:15:05 The Brutalist 1:29:14 Conclave 1:36:57 Dune: Part Two 1...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 36 min
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 is the better player today and dive into whether they’d rather build around Evan Mobley or Cade Cun...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 45 min
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 is still a Top 10 player, and how the NBA mainstream media has done so much damage to the perception...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 11 min
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 Jordan 00:06:42 - LeBron James 00:08:07 - Larry Bird 00:10:34 - Kevin Durant 00:12:07 - Luka Doncic 00:14...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 this season and where Jalen Hurts ranks as a QB before answering a bunch of questions about aura and ...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 49 min
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 Lakers contenders with Luka? 00:38:10 - Are the Nuggets better than last year? 01:10:18 - Is Jimmy B...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr
