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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The nerds discuss whether a number of standout NBA starts are for real or if they’re early season flukes! They break down what to make of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers’ hot streak, whether Kevin Durant & the Phoenix Suns are really improved, if Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets should be panicking, and if Paolo Banchero has taken a true star leap. 

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lakers or Suns?

00:11:58 - Cavaliers

00:25:27 - Bucks or Pacers

00:44:35 - Nuggets

01:08:11 - Warriors

01:17:55 - Knicks

01:23:47 - Thunder

01:30:27 - Paolo Banchero

01:39:30 - Clippers

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The nerds react to a wild Week 8 of NFL action, as Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers take on Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, Jayden Daniels & the Commanders pull off a miraculous win over Caleb Williams & the Bears, and Jameis Winston & the Cleveland Browns upset Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - 49ers-Cowboys

00:16:54 - Commanders-Bears

00:30:51 - Browns-Ravens

00:48:58 - Patriots-Jets

01:03:15 - Eagles-Bengals

01:08:04 - Falcons-Buccaneers

01:18:23 - Cardinals-Dolphins

01:25:06 - Chiefs-Raiders

01:34:20 - Packers-Jaguars

01:40:35 - Bills-Seahawks

01:49:15 - Texans-Colts

01:56:48 - Lions-Titans

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The nerds react to debuts from across the NBA, breaking down how Chet Holmgren & the Oklahoma City Thunder cemented themselves as favorites in the West with a dominant win over Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, diving into how Paolo Banchero, Evan Mobley & Cade Cunningham all impressed in their debuts, examining Klay Thompson’s nice fit with the Dallas Mavericks, and discussing how the Phoenix Suns remain an underwhelming team.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Thunder

00:17:18 - Nuggets

00:35:40 - Paolo Banchero & Magic

00:42:21 - Evan Mobley & Cavaliers

00:49:58 - LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, & Hornets

00:55:49 - Cade Cunningham  Pistons

00:59:11 - Onyeka Okongwu & Hawks

01:03:30 - Klay Thompson & Mavericks

01:07:05 - Lauri Markkanen & Jazz

01:10:38 - Jimmy Butler & Heat

01:16:59 - Victor Wembanyama

01:21:18 - Scottie Barnes

01:25:54 - Jonathan Kuminga

01:29:31 - Suns

01:34:56 - 76ers

01:35:34 - Bucks

01:40:44 - Rockets

01:42:14 - Yves Missi

01:45:03 - Zach Edey

01:47:47 - Alex Sarr

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The nerds react to the opening night of NBA action, as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics take on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, and LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lakers

00:18:25 - Timberwolves

00:42:39 - Celtics

00:57:53 - Knicks

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The nerds react to another thrilling week of NFL action, debating whether Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions asserted themselves as the NFC’s best after they topped the Minnesota Vikings and discussing the San Francisco 49ers’ concerning loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They also react to Jordan Love and the Packers’ impressive win over the Houston Texans, break down Amari Cooper’s debut performance for the Buffalo Bills and dive into whether the New York Jets’ season is over after losing to Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers despite the Davante Adams addition. Then, they discuss what Deshaun Watson’s injury means for the Cleveland Browns and give their Week 7 power rankings.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lions-Vikings

00:14:05 - Chiefs-49ers

00:36:55 - Steelers-Jets

01:05:42 - Packers-Texans

01:14:47 - Amari Cooper to Bills

01:23:41 - Deshaun Watson’s injury

01:34:25 - Power Rankings

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The nerds give their full NBA award and playoff predictions before the season gets underway! They discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic will make the best case for MVP, debate Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year and discuss how Jalen Green and Brandin Podziemski could both be in store for big leaps. Then, they break down how the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks all stack up in a heated title race this season.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - MVP

00:07:55 - ROY

00:14:18 - DPOY

00:22:56 - 6MOY

00:28:06 - MIP

00:37:07 - COY

00:42:15 - Standings

00:43:55 - West 1st Round

00:47:51 - East 1st Round

00:50:20 - West Semi-Finals

00:53:51 - East Semi-Finals

00:56:44 - West Finals

01:02:26 - East Finals

01:05:35 - NBA Finals

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