Nerd Sesh

The nerds address a handful of big NBA questions, diving into what in God's name is wrong with Tyrese Haliburton, if Anthony Davis is a Top 5 NBA player, and whether Isaiah Hartenstein makes the OKC Thunder unstoppable in the West. Then, they eulogize Daniel Jones after he was released by the New York Giants. 

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Worried about Tyrese Haliburton?

00:16:00 - Isaiah Hartenstein’s debut

00:23:50 - 2021 NBA Re-Draft

00:42:12 - Is Anthony Davis Top 5?

00:54:01 - Who is the Knicks’ best player?

01:05:03 - How many PGs over De’Aaron Fox?

01:15:53 - Daniel Jones’ funeral

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The nerds discuss whether the showdown between Donovan Mitchell & the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics cemented Cleveland as the second-best team in the East, lay into Joel Embiid for his pathetic lack of leadership for the Philadelphia 76ers, and discuss whether Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo has a worse situation around them. Then, they rank their Top 10 teams in the NFL, debating if the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills or Detroit Lions belong in the No. 1 spot.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Celtics-Cavaliers

00:27:03 - Embiid & 76ers Drama

00:46:03 - Is Jokic or Giannis’ supporting cast worse?

00:58:33 - Orlando Magic

01:10:45 - Dalton Knecht & the most impressive rookies

01:26:18 - NFL Power Rankings

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The nerds react to a tremendous Week 11 of NFL action, breaking down what Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills' huge win over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs means for the top of the AFC, whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers should be considered true contenders after taking down Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens, and the SNF battle between Justin Herbert & the LA Chargers and Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Bills-Chiefs

00:23:33 - Steelers-Ravens

00:49:32 - Chargers-Bengals

01:12:36 - Seahawks-49ers

01:20:56 - Colts-Jets

01:27:05 - Packers-Bears

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The nerds rank their Top 10 contenders in the NBA, discussing whether the Boston Celtics or OKC Thunder deserve the top spot, debating if Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets belong above the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers, and diving into why neither Luka Doncic & the Dallas Mavericks or the New York Knicks should be panicking. Then, they react to the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders and preview blockbuster NFL Matchups between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Contender Rankings

00:01:19 - Celtics

00:04:48 - Thunder

00:08:40 - Nuggets

00:15:50 - Cavaliers

00:23:18 - Mavericks

00:33:23 - Knicks

00:44:34 - Warriors

00:50:12 - Suns

00:55:58 - 76ers

01:03:43 - Lakers

01:06:50 - Timberwolves

01:14:55 - Eagles-Commanders Reaction

01:38:43 - Chiefs-Bills Predictions

01:48:11 - Steelers-Ravens Predictions

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The nerds discuss how impressive Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors looked in a win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup, dive into whether Nikola Jokic is having the greatest offensive season ever, and discuss how the New York Knicks should feel 10 games into the Karl-Anthony Towns experience.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Warriors

00:20:14 - Mavericks

00:28:14 - Jokic GOAT offensive season?

00:50:36 - Knicks 

01:04:43 - Thunder without Chet

01:15:36 - Hawks

01:27:31 - Rockets

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The nerds react to a thrilling Week 10 of NFL action! They discuss the Sunday Night Football showdown between CJ Stroud & the Houston Texans against Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions, how Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs escaped the Denver Broncos, and Russell Wilson & the Pittsburgh Steelers picking up an impressive win over the Washington Commanders.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lions-Texans

00:18:26 - Chiefs-Broncos

00:37:49 - Steelers-Commanders

00:52:53 - Joe Flacco or Anthony Richardson?

01:05:07 - Christian McCaffrey’s Season Debut

01:12:49 - Jets-Cardinals

01:19:26 - Vikings-Jaguars

01:31:35 - Ravens-Bengals

01:38:58 - Concerned about Caleb Williams?

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The nerds debate whether the red-hot Golden State Warriors or Phoenix Suns are more legit contenders, discuss how encouraging Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' recent win streak is, dive into whether the Milwaukee Bucks or Philadelphia 76ers are off to a more troubling start, and rank the early candidates for the NBA's Most Improved Player.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Warriors or Suns?

00:31:58 - Encouraged by Nuggets?

00:56:09 - Worried more about 76ers or Bucks?

01:14:00 - DeMar DeRozan’s fit with the Kings

01:24:33 - Most improved player?

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The nerds hand out all their midseason NFL award picks, discussing whether Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen makes the best case for MVP, if TJ Watt or Dexter Lawrence should be DPOY, and if Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley deserves OPOY.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - MVP

00:19:08 - OPOY

00:26:44 - DPOY

00:36:36 - OROY
00:43:15 - DROY

00:46:38 - COY

00:56:49 - CPOY

01:01:31 - Power Rankings

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The nerds react to all the Week 9 NFL action! They react to Joe Flacco & the Indianapolis Colts taking on Sam Darnold & the Minnesota Vikings with Anthony Richardson now benched, discuss how Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions crushed Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers, and rank the highly competitive NFC West.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Vikings-Colts

00:19:46 - Lions-Packers

00:34:35 - Should the Bears fire Matt Eberflus?

00:48:04 - Rams-Seahawks & Ranking NFC West

00:59:56 - Broncos-Ravens & AFC Wild Card Race

01:11:45 - Cowboys season over?

01:18:38 - Rank the 2025 QB Class

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The nerds break down how Victor Wembanyama has performed so far in Year 2, discuss where Chet Holmgren ranks among the best centers in the NBA already, debate whether players like Anthony Edwards & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are taking too many threes and rank the Houston Texans, New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies as Southwest Division teams. Then, they discuss how Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets exposed the Houston Texans and debate whether the Indianapolis Colts were right to bench Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Year 2 Victor Wembanyama

00:16:56 - How many centers are above Chet Holmgren?

00:35:51 - SGA & Ant’s increase in 3PA volume

00:53:54 - Ranking the Southwest Division

01:15:54 - Jets-Texans TNF Reaction

01:31:25 - Anthony Richardson’s benching 

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