Nerd Sesh

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 West, and discuss why Joel Embiid cannot be considered the biggest "What If" in NBA history.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Cavaliers-Celtics Takeaways

00:29:20 - Are the Nuggets fake contenders?

00:52:56 - Is Joel Embiid the biggest “what if” in NBA history?

01:05:26 - Are the Lakers or Clippers more dangerous?

01:19:18 - Who is the Most Improved Player this season?

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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 the new-look Bucks a playoff threat?

00:35:56 - Can the Pistons win a playoff series?

00:49:30 - Who has been the most underrated non-star this season?

01:03:02 - Which team should feel the WORST about their season?

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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 - Draymond Green

00:30:14 - Ben Wallace

00:32:51 - Dennis Rodman

00:34:45 - Kawhi Leonard

00:35:27 - Jason Kidd

00:36:55 - TIm Duncan

00:37:05 - David Robinson

00:37:36 - Anthony Davis

00:41:39 - Gary Payton

00:42:47 - Giannis Antetokounmpo

00:44:25 - Bobby Jones

00:45:54 - LeBron James

00:47:47 - Metta World Peace

00:48:36 - Shane Battier

00:51:19 - Michael Jordan

00:52:00 - Dikembe Mutombo

00:54:41 - Michael Cooper

00:55:30 - Jerry West

00:56:37 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

00:57:00 - Evan Mobley

01:00:06 - Honorable Mentions

01:03:18 - Team Carson vs. Team Logan

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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

1:46:00 Best Picture Picks

1:49:20 Best Actor

1:57:20 Best Actress

1:58:34 Supporting Actor

2:01:55 Supporting Actress

2:04:05 All Other Award Picks

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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 Cunningham.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lakers-Nuggets Takeaways

00:24:08 - Are the Knicks fake contenders?

00:44:25 - How concerned should we be with Paolo Banchero’s struggles?

01:03:48 - Who’s better - Zion or Ja?

01:20:29 - Who’s better - Cade or Mobley?

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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 of today’s great product.

Timestamps

00:04:24 - Did Wemby overachieve expectations in Year 2?

00:27:17 - Who is the DPOY favorite now that Wemby is out?

00:37:18 - Concerned about Luka’s slow start in Los Angeles?

00:59:05 - Is LeBron still a top 10 player?

01:17:20 - Favorite part of this NBA season?

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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

00:14:01 - Steve Nash

00:16:39 - Dirk Nowitzki

00:20:09 - Shaquille O’Neal

00:21:07 - Magic Johnson

00:22:47 - Giannis Antetokounmpo

00:25:20 - Kobe Bryant

00:27:25 - Oscar Robertson

00:28:54 - Charles Barkley

00:31:26 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

00:34:15 - Wilt Chamberlain

00:35:22 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

00:37:19 - Reggie Miller

00:39:38 - Ray Allen

00:45:09 - Jerry West

00:46:11 - Dwyane Wade

00:47:15 - James Harden

00:49:36 - Julius Erving

00:51:28 - Logan’s lineup

00:51:54 - Carson’s lineup

00:52:14 - Honorable Mentions

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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 Logan’s baldness.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - NBA

01:08:55 - Historical

01:51:38 - NFL

02:18:45 - Miscellaneous 

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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 Butler the most underrated star in the NBA today?

01:26:39 - Is the 76ers championship window closed?

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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?

00:03:38 - Was there a difference in camaraderie between Team USA and the other clubs?

00:04:59 - Which team had the most fun?

00:06:06 - Is K.D. misrepresented by the media?

00:08:00 - What is Steve Kerr’s best strength as a leader?

00:09:47 - How do Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards approach life and basketball?

00:12:02 - Any special seemingly “insignificant” moments throughout the process?

00:13:17 - What is Jake most excited for people to see in Court of Gold?

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