Nerd Sesh

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Nerd Sesh

Two sports super nerds provide passionate and informative analysis on the NBA and NFL while also bringing and a deep knowledge of their histories and unrivaled trivia chops.

  1. 20H AGO

    Nerd Sesh — NBA Playoffs Predictions (MIN-LAL, LAC-DEN, MIL-IND, DET-NYK), Play-in Previews

    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 Pistons pose to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 48m

  2. 4D AGO

    Nerd Sesh - NBA Awards & All-League Selections

    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 - All-Defense 1st Team 01:16:20 - All-Defense 2nd Team 01:24:08 - All-Rookie 1st Team 01:28:03 - All-Rookie 2nd Team #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 34m

  3. 6D AGO

    Nerd Sesh - Top 10 NBA Contenders

    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 - Los Angeles Clippers 00:26:45 - Indiana Pacers 00:31:21 - Denver Nuggets 00:35:10 - Michael Malone & Calvin Booth fired 00:49:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves 00:58:09 - Golden State Warriors 01:08:43 - Los Angeles Lakers 01:25:17 - Lakers vs. Thunder 01:45:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers 01:54:58 - Celtics vs. Thunder #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 6m

  4. APR 7

    Nerd Sesh - Real or Fake: Lakers DESTROY Thunder, Nuggets in FREE FALL

    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 defender in basketball and discuss why the future is bright for the Portland Trailblazers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Was the Lakers’ victory over the Thunder REAL or FAKE? 00:19:22 - What are the biggest takeaways from the Rockets’ two big weekend wins? 00:41:33 - What needs to change for the Nuggets to make playoff noise? 00:56:03 - Who is the most impactful defensive non-big in basketball? 01:03:27 - What non-play-in team has the brightest future? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m

  5. APR 4

    Nerd Sesh x Hoop Venue - Is OKC having the GOAT season? Who's second best in the West?

    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 surpassed legends like Curry and Kobe Bryant as a scorer. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Who is the second-best team in the West? 00:32:42 - Who is the most underrated team going into the playoffs? 00:45:12 - Where do the Thunder rank among best regular season teams ever? 01:00:50 - Where does SGA’s scoring peak rank all-time among guards? 01:21:58 - Reviewing the nerds’ Top 30 NBA player rankings #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 46m

  6. APR 2

    Nerd Sesh - Nuggets blow Jokic’s historic night, Steph & Warriors dominate

    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 last year, and break down how Paolo Banchero has been dominating as of late for the Orlando Magic. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Jokic’s 60-point triple double in loss vs. Minnesota 00:26:55 - Stephen Curry delivers 50-ball in win vs. Memphis 00:42:14 - Thoughts on the Grizzlies post Taylor Jenkins firing 00:59:23 - Are the Celtics even deadlier than last season? 01:07:55 - Has Paolo alleviated concerns about him or Orlando? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 27m

  7. MAR 31

    Nerd Sesh - NBA Mailbag: Jokic being robbed of MVP? Tatum a Tier 1 superstar?

    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.

    2h 34m

  8. MAR 28

    Nerd Sesh - Grizzlies FIRE Taylor Jenkins, Thunder keep getting better, Bulls legit?

    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 00:09:42 - OKC’s hot streak without J-Dub 00:26:06 - Sold on the Bulls young core? 00:43:28 - Buying back into the Rockets? 00:52:56 - Top 5 2025 NBA Draft Prospects #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 37m
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    Two sports super nerds provide passionate and informative analysis on the NBA and NFL while also bringing and a deep knowledge of their histories and unrivaled trivia chops.

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