The nerds bring on Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss which NBA teams with high expectations should be entering panic mode. They react to the Los Angeles Clippers’ abysmal stretch since adding James Harden, discuss whether Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors are in trouble after losing four straight games, and lay out where LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers can still improve.

Timestamps

00:01:34 - Will the Clippers completely miss out on the playoffs?

00:14:41 - Are you concerned about the Warriors as legitimate contenders?

00:26:45 - Should the Warriors explore trading for Zach LaVine?

00:32:51 - Do LeBron and the Lakers need to panic in the West?

00:48:06 - Should we be worried about the Phoenix Suns and their big three?

00:58:13 - Are the Milwaukee Bucks stuck as the number two team out East?

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The nerds react to the Buffalo Bills’ humiliating Monday Night Football loss to the Denver Broncos. They discuss how much responsibility Josh Allen bears, why it’s time to move on from Sean McDermott and Ken Dorsey, and what the team can do to retool for next season.

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The nerds react to Week 10 of NFL action, discussing the Detroit Lions’ big win over the LA Chargers despite Justin Herbert’s excellent performance, CJ Stroud’s huge clutch showing in a win over Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals, how Lamar Jackson cost the Baltimore Ravens versus the Cleveland Browns, and what the 49ers proved in a dominant win.

Timestamps

00:00:52 - The Lions outlast the Chargers in a shootout

00:11:46 - C.J. Stroud continues to lead one of the greatest rookie campaigns ever

00:23:20 - Browns and Ravens duel in an intense AFC North battle

00:34:12 - The 49ers are legit contenders, the Jaguars are pretenders

00:40:26 - The Vikings will make a playoff push with Josh Dobbs

00:47:48 - Kyler Murray is a top ten quarterback in football

00:54:15 - The Steelers seem to suck, but are never out with Mike Tomlin

01:02:24 - Mac Jones sucks and the Patriots can’t get right

01:07:32 - The Jets will win the Super Bowl with competent QB play

01:10:08 - How are the Raiders 5-5?

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The nerds give their NFL midseason award selections, making the case for Lamar Jackson as MVP and Tyreek Hill as OPOY, debating whether TJ Watt or Myles Garrett makes the stronger DPOY case, and discussing where CJ Stroud ranks among the best rookie QBs ever.

Timestamps

00:00:33 - Why Lamar Jackson should win Most Valuable Player

00:11:21 - Should Tyreek Hill or Christian McCaffrey win Offensive Player of the Year?

00:19:34 - Should T.J. Watt or Myles Garrett win Defensive Player of the Year?

00:29:43 - Why C.J. Stroud is the Offensive Rookie of the Year

00:37:25 - Should Devon Witherspoon or Jalen Carter win Defensive Rookie of the Year?

00:42:40 - Should Dan Campbell or Mike McDaniel win Coach of the Year?

00:46:48 - Why Damar Hamlin is the Comeback Player of the Year

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The nerds break down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ impressive recent stretch as Anthony Edwards ascends to superstar status, how James Harden fit with the LA Clippers in his debut, why Julius Randle continues to hold the New York Knicks back, how Joel Embiid has gotten even better for the Philadelphia 76ers, and how Scottie Barnes has flipped a switch for the Toronto Raptors.

Timestamps

00:00:47 - Anthony Edwards’ bonafide superstar leap

00:08:33 - How Edwards’ leap affects the outlook for the Timberwolves

00:18:28 - Should Minnesota consider shopping Karl-Anthony Towns to reach their apex?

00:21:58 - James Harden’s debut and the new-look Clippers 

00:33:40 - How concerned should we be about Julius Randle and the Knicks?

00:42:51 - Is Randle better suited as a sixth man or on a different team?

00:44:05 - Takeaways from the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers start

00:53:53 - Is Maxey knocking on the door of the Top-25 player conversation?

00:55:25 - Scottie Barnes’ star leap

01:05:16 - Is Scottie Barnes a top ten player to build around?

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The nerds break down a wild Week 9 of NFL action. They discuss Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ big win over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles maintaining NFC East dominance over Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, and Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs besting Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins.

Timestamps

00:00:40 - Bengals-Bills

00:22:54 - Eagles-Cowboys

00:29:01 - Are the Eagles the best team in football?

00:36:34 - Chiefs-Dolphins

00:46:01 - Ravens-Seahawks

00:58:11 - CJ Stroud puts on a masterclass against the Buccaneers

01:07:09 - Josh Dobbs helps lead a Vikings upset over the Falcons

01:13:57 - Chargers-Jets

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Carson Breber breaks down Victor Wembanyama’s dominant showing versus Kevin Durant, Devin Booker & the Phoenix Suns, and explains why he may be the greatest defensive prospect ever and the best rookie this century. Then, he dives into how concerned Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokoumpo & the Milwaukee Bucks should be after a rough defensive stretch, ranks the Top 5 scorers in the NBA from Steph Curry to Nikola Jokic, and gives his thoughts on the NBA’s new in-season tournament. 

0:00 Wemby dominates Suns

~ 19:00 How concerned should Bucks be?

~ 26:00 Top 5 Scorers in the NBA

~ 44:00 In-Season Tournament

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The nerds break down some of their NBA early season standouts. They discuss why Steph Curry’s dominant play isn’t the only reason the Golden State Warriors look much better than last year, how Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have overachieved expectations, and why Chet Holmgren has helped elevate the Oklahoma City Thunder as the best young core in the league.

Timestamps

00:00:39 - Which contender has been most impressive relative to preseason expectations?

00:00:46 - Phoenix Suns

00:05:18 - Golden State Warriors

00:13:18 - What non-contender have you underestimated the most?

00:13:29 - Orlando Magic

00:22:21 - Dallas Mavericks

00:27:41 - Which young core has impressed you the most this season?

00:28:00 - Detroit Pistons

00:35:46 - Oklahoma City Thunder

00:42:14 - Which player has surprised or impressed you the most?

00:42:26 - Luka Doncic

00:46:09 - Cam Thomas

00:55:03 - What playoff caliber team has disappointed you the most?

00:55:20 - Miami Heat

01:00:43 - Memphis Grizzlies

01:06:56 - Which young core or player has disappointed you the most?

01:07:07 - Jordan Poole

01:14:10 - Houston Rockets

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The nerds react to James Harden being traded to the LA Clippers and explain why his newest Big 3 with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George won’t result in a title. Then, they discuss why Joel Embiid & the Philadelphia 76ers are in a concerning place after the deal. 

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The nerds react to all NFL Week 8 action! They break down why the San Francisco 49ers can’t win the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy playing like he did in their loss to Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals, explain why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs don’t need to panic despite a loss to the Denver Broncos, and discuss whether Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles have re-emerged as Super Bowl favorites. 

Timestamps

00:00:37 - Bengals-49ers

00:12:39 - Broncos-Chiefs

00:19:04 - Eagles-Commanders

00:28:32 - Browns-Seahawks

00:35:51 - Jets-Giants

00:41:00 - Jaguars-Steelers

00:49:30 - Panthers-Texans

00:52:55 - Titans-Falcons

01:00:12 - Saints-Colts

01:03:33 - Dolphins-Patriots

01:04:25 - Cowboys-Rams

01:07:38 - Ravens-Cardinals

01:09:58 - Chargers-Bears

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