Nerd Sesh

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

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Thursday · 52 min
Hard International NBA Trivia: Nerd vs. Nerd
The nerds are competing again, this time in international NBA trivia! They take on obscure questions about the NBA Draft, battle to name random international players by their Basketball Reference pages and test their knowledge of world flags and ball at the same time.
Tuesday · 1 hr 36 min
MNF Reaction, Midseason Awards + Trade Deadline Takes: Bills expose Vikings, Jags all in
The nerds cover a ton of NFL happenings, breaking down how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills exposed the Minnesota Vikings' flaws on MNF, giving all their NFL midseason award picks and diving into why Jordan Love is the MVP so far and reacting to the news at the NFL trade deadline, including the Jacksonville Jaguars most notably going all in. Timestamps 00:00:18 - MNF Reaction 00:32:08 - Midseason Awards 00:32:11 - MVP 00:42:48 - OPOY 00:50:35 - DPOY 00:56:20 - DROY 00:59:09 - OROY 01:01:50 - COY 01:06:59 - POY 01:09:56 - CPOY 01:12:19 - Trade Deadline Reaction
Monday · 2 hr 24 min
NFL Week 9 Reaction: Bears SURVIVE Bucs, Love & Packers EXPLODE, Chargers are a disgrace
The nerds react to a wild Week 9 of NFL action, breaking down an insane SNF matchup between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, diving into Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers' sensational performance against the New England Patriots and discussing if the Los Angeles Chargers should cease to exist as a franchise. Timestamps 00:00:18 - CHI-TB 00:19:36 - GB-NE 00:39:17 - DAL-IND 00:52:12 - HOU-LAC 01:06:42 - DEN-CAR 01:16:03 - LAR-WAS 01:24:59 - CLE-NOLA 01:32:50 - SF-LVR 01:37:03 - CIN-ATL 01:42:43 - KC-NYJ 01:48:33 - NYG-PHI 01:51:27 - SEA-AZ 01:54:18 - DET-MIA 01:56:14 - JAX-BAL 02:00:26 - Superchats
November 6 · 1 hr 55 min
Nerd Sesh x Hoop Venue - Early Season Takeaways: Wemby best in NBA, 76ers best in East, LaMelo trade regrets
The nerds are joined by Tyler Britton from Hoop Venue to give some early season NBA takeaways, diving into whether Victor Wembanyama is clearly the best player on the planet, breaking down the Philadelphia 76ers' case as the best team in the East, analyzing the Charlotte Hornets' downfall after trading LaMelo Ball and discussing the most underrated players and teams of the early NBA season. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Is Wemby clearly the best player in the world? 00:22:39 - Are the 76ers the best team in the East? 00:47:47 - Do the Hornets already regret the LaMelo trade? 01:08:44 - Who has been the most underrated player in the league thus far? 01:34:32 - Which team has your opinion of changed the most since the start of the season?
November 5 · 1 hr 54 min
Historic NBA Starts: Luka is Peaking, Steph is Eternal, The Rookies are Insane
The nerds react to some of the most remarkable starts to this NBA season, breaking down how Luka Doncic has played the best basketball of his career, diving into how Steph Curry has remained eternal and made the Golden State Warriors a legitimately good team, discussing the remarkable start from this rookie class and dissecting the most disappointing teams so far this year. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Is Luka playing the best basketball of his career? 00:24:06 - How legit are the Warriors? 00:50:42 - Is this the best rookie class in NBA history? 01:20:30 - Who has been the most disappointing team in the NBA? 01:40:36 - With OKC’s injuries, who is most likely to be the #1 seed out West?
November 3 · 1 hr 38 min
Nerd Sesh x Anthony Lawson — Five Big NFL Questions: Bears Super Bowl favorites? Seahawks in trouble? Bills best in AFC?
The nerds are joined by Anthony Lawson to take on five big NFL questions, breaking down the statement the Chicago Bears made with their dominant win over the Seattle Seahawks, discussing whether the Pittsburgh Steelers might actually somehow be the best team in the AFC North, diving into whether the Buffalo Bills or Jacksonville Jaguars are the best in the AFC and debating whether Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Fred Warner is the best player in the NFL. Timestamps 00:00:18 - CHI-SEA Takeaways 00:31:26 - Is PIT the best team in the AFC North? 00:47:55 - Who is the best team in the AFC right now? 01:07:05 - Who’s one team you are buying or selling stock on at the midway point? 01:25:19 - Who’s the best player in the NFL right now?
November 2 · 49 min
NFL Week 8 Reaction: Broncos STUN Chiefs, Lions best Vikings, Lamar Jackson injured
With Logan celebrating in Pittsburgh, Carson solo reacts to the most notable NFL Week 8 action, breaking down what we learned from Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos beating the Kansas City Chiefs, diving into how the Detroit Lions exposed some of the Minnesota Vikings' flaws and reacting to Lamar Jackson's devastating thumb injury. Timeline: 0:00 Broncos stun Chiefs 14:45 Lions best Vikings 28:05 Lamar is injured again 38:20 Quick Takes
October 30 · 48 min
Impossible Throwback NBA & NFL Trivia: Nerd vs. Nerd
We're ramping the difficulty all the way up today as the nerds take on some truly diabolical throwback sports trivia, battling head-to-head to see who is the true champ of 1950s-1990s NBA & NFL knowledge.
October 28 · 1 hr 56 min
NBA Real or Fake: Thunder can win title without J-Dub, Heat are COOKED, Yaxel is ROY | Nerd Sesh
The nerds react to a number of the biggest NBA stories after one week and break down whether they are “real” or “fake,” diving into how the OKC Thunder’s title odds change without Jalen Williams, analyzing if the Miami Heat’s ice-cold start is something they can overcome and explaining how Yaxel Lendeborg’s stellar play changes so much for the Golden State Warriors. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Oklahoma City is no longer the title favorite post-injuries 00:23:45 - Yaxel Lendebourg is the best rookie in the NBA 00:39:53 - Miami is in real trouble 00:55:33 - Memphis is a playoff team 01:08:20 - Cooper Flagg is already an All-NBA player 01:17:33 - Houston is a top 3 team in the West 01:27:28 - New York needs to be concerned 01:37:28 - The NBA has a major injuries problem
October 26 · 2 hr 5 min
NFL Week 7 Reaction: Seahawks DESTROY Mahomes & Chiefs, 49ers UPSET, Lions STUN Packers
The nerds react to a wild Week 7, breaking down how the Seattle Seahawks dominated Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, diving into the Green Bay Packers' mind-boggling loss to the Detroit Lions and breaking down how the Atlanta Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers. Timestamps 00:00:18 - SEA-KC 00:19:34 - DET-GB 00:29:45 - ATL-SF 00:38:41 - CHI-NE 00:49:15 - NYG-HOU 00:59:04 - MIN-IND 01:06:49 - CIN-BAL 01:12:39 - CLE-TEN 01:18:37 - DEN-AZ 01:22:58 - PIT-NOLA 01:29:21 - LAR-LVR 01:33:07 - TB-CAR 01:37:42 - MIA-NYJ 01:44:27 - Superchats
October 23 · 1 hr 30 min
NBA Opening Week Takeaways: LeBron & 76ers impress, Timberwolves shine, Heat struggle | Nerd Sesh
The nerds give their biggest takeaways from the first few days of NBA action, diving into how LeBron James & the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to an impressive 2-0 start, breaking down how LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards have taken the Minnesota Timberwolves up a level and analyzing the concerning debut for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Timestamps 00:00:18 - 76ers best in East? 00:17:45 - Ant & LaMelo fit is incredible 00:24:49 - Miami has some big concerns 00:31:03 - Denver is a top 10 team in basketball 00:41:03 - Portland will be in the playoffs 00:54:26 - The Ty Jerome star breakout is here 01:01:38 - Washington will have their best season in a decade 01:08:15 - Orlando’s offense looks improved under Sean Sweeney 01:16:14 - Sacramento will be the worst team in the NBA 01:23:23 - Walker Kessler is the perfect big man for the Lakers 01:25:55 - Rapid-fire final takes
October 21 · 1 hr 59 min
NBA Opening Night Reaction: SGA & Thunder BEST Spurs, LeBron & 76ers TAKE DOWN Knicks
The nerds react to an incredible opening night to the NBA season, diving into the battle between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the Oklahoma City Thunder against Victor Wembanyama & the San Antonio Spurs, breaking down how the Philadelphia 76ers looked in their debut with LeBron James & Jaylen Brown against the New York Knicks, and analyzing how Cade Cunningham & the Detroit Pistons got a win over Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics. Timestamps 00:00:18 - OKC-SAS 00:30:15 - PHI-NYK 00:56:34 - DET-BOS 01:28:50 - Superchats
October 19 · 2 hr 51 min
NFL Week 6 Reaction: Love & Packers DUEL Dak & Cowboys, Rams UPSET again, Texans are BACK
The nerds react to a wild Week 6 of NFL action, diving into the SNF battle between Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers & Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys, breaking down what went wrong for the Los Angeles Rams in their stunning upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals and discussing how alive the Houston Texans really are after an impressive win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Timestamps 00:00:18 - GB-DAL 00:15:03 - HOU-JAX 00:32:44 - AZ-LAR 00:54:24 - BUF-LVR 01:06:58 - DEN-SEA 01:31:01 - CHI-ATL 01:37:54 - NOLA-NYG 01:47:52 - NE-NYJ 01:55:28 - PIT-TB 02:05:42 - CLE-BAL 02:12:17 - KC-LAC 02:21:31 - TEN-IND 02:28:21 - CAR-PHI 02:33:13 - Superchats
October 16 · 1 hr 49 min
NBA Award & Playoff Predictions: Will Shai, Wemby or Jokic win MVP? Will Knicks repeat?
The nerds make their full preseason NBA award and playoff predictions, discussing whether Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic will make the best case for MVP and diving into the race for the NBA title between the OKC Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Timestamps 00:02:12 - MVP 00:09:54 - ROY 00:26:36 - DPOY 00:28:33 - 6MOY 00:45:13 - MIP 00:56:30 - COY 01:01:08 - CPOY 01:02:00 - Standings/Playoffs 01:03:21 - First Round 01:24:22 - Conference Semi-finals 01:30:20 - Conference Finals 01:39:53 - NBA Finals
October 14 · 2 hr 32 min
Nerd Sesh x Matthew Sponhour - Bills-Rams Reaction + Top 10 NFL Contenders
The nerds are joined by Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to react to an electric MNF game in which Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills took down Matthew Stafford & the Los Angeles Rams, breaking down where both teams stand afterwards. Then, they rank the Top 10 contenders in the NFL, disagreeing strongly over the placement of the Bills and Rams, debating whether the Chiefs or Ravens should top the AFC and diving into why the 49ers have been the clear top team so far. Timestamps 00:00:18 - BUF-LAR 00:50:11 - 00:00:00 - Top 10 Contenders 00:50:21 - Cincinnati Bengals 00:56:52 - Detroit Lions 01:05:28 - Chicago Bears 01:08:56 - Minnesota Vikings 01:15:19 - Buffalo Bills 01:20:50 - New England Patriots 01:26:46 - Los Angeles Rams 01:39:57 - Jacksonville Jaguars 01:43:02 - Baltimore Ravens 01:49:15 - Kansas City Chiefs 01:58:43 - Seattle Seahawks 02:11:10 - San Francisco 49ers 02:28:07 - Top 10 Contenders List Recap
October 12 · 2 hr 31 min
NFL Week 5 Reaction: Purdy & 49ers win EPIC over Seahawks, Jaguars ESCAPE vs. Eagles
The nerds react to a wild Week 5 of NFL action, breaking down how the San Francisco 49ers won an incredible battle vs. the Seattle Seahawks, diving into how the Philadelphia Eagles lost another game in stunning fashion vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, and analyzing the SNF showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens. Timestamps 00:00:18 - SF-SEA 00:25:28 - JAX-PHI 00:40:50 - BAL-ATL 00:53:32 - NYG-WAS 01:06:01 - MIN-NOLA 01:13:44 - GB-CHI 01:25:54 - DEN-LAC 01:40:13 - NE-LVR 01:52:24 - PIT-IND 01:59:06 - NYJ-CLE 02:04:23 - DET-AZ 02:09:25 - CIN-MIA 02:10:49 - HOU-TEN 02:13:30 - Superchats
October 9 · 1 hr 55 min
Five Big NBA Questions: Wemby, Shai or Jokic? Thunder or Spurs? Heat most underrated?
The nerds are joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to answer five huge questions about the NBA season, diving into whether Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA, breaking down which teams are the most overrated and underrated heading into the year, discussing which rookie will have the best season and making their picks for who will win the title. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Who will be the best player in the NBA this season? 00:34:35 - Who is the most underrated team preseason? 01:07:48 - Who is the most overrated team preseason? 01:36:34 - Which rookie will have the best season? 01:40:44 - Who is going to win the title?
October 7 · 4 hr 2 min
Ranking Every Team in the NBA (#10-1)
The nerds are joined by Tyler Britton from Hoop Venue to rank the Top 10 teams in the NBA heading into the season, debating whether Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Miami Heat will be a stronger contender than Cade Cunningham & the Detroit Pistons, diving into the flaws and upside of the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, and breaking down whether the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs or OKC Thunder have the best formula to win the title. Timestamps 00:01:39 - #20-#11 Lists Recap 00:14:21 - Golden State Warriors 00:22:48 - Should Boston be a lock for the top 10? 00:48:10 - Detroit Pistons 01:21:24 - Los Angeles Lakers 01:27:07 - Cleveland Cavaliers 01:35:16 - Denver Nuggets 01:51:43 - Philadelphia 76ers 02:12:19 - Minnesota Timberwolves 02:27:57 - Toronto Raptors 02:46:42 - Houston Rockets 03:08:28 - Indiana Pacers 03:25:34 - New York Knicks 03:32:44 - Thunder vs. Spurs
October 5 · 3 hr 4 min
NFL Week 4 Reaction: Drake Maye is BACK, Rams SURVIVE Eagles, Cowboys EXPLODE vs. Texans
The nerds react to a wild Week 4 of NFL action, breaking down how Drake Maye and the New England Patriots bounced back vs. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, diving into how the Los Angeles Rams escaped vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing how Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys' offense shredded the Houston Texans and dissecting the SNF shootout between the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers. They also look back on the Pittsburgh Steelers' agonizing TNF loss to the Cleveland Browns, which the nerds saw in person. Timestamps 00:00:18 - CAR-DET 00:20:09 - LAR-PHI 00:45:32 - NE-BUF 01:02:07 - DAL-HOU 01:22:15- KC-LVR 01:36:55 - SF-DEN 01:48:52 - JAX-CIN 01:57:22 - SEA-LAC 02:13:23 - CHI-NYJ 02:19:53 - GB-TB 02:24:26 - NYG-AZ 02:29:44 - BAL-TEN 02:31:56 - MIN-MIA 02:35:54 - IND-WAS 02:37:02 - PIT-CIN 02:47:19 - Superchats
October 2 · 2 hr 11 min
Ranking Every Team in the NBA (#20-11)
The nerds continue to rank every team in the NBA with Nos. 20-11, breaking down why Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are firmly in the NBA’s middle tier, discussing why Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat can’t crack the Top 10 and disagreeing strongly over the placement of Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets. Timestamps 00:02:12 - #30-#21 Lists Recap 00:02:57 - Utah Jazz 00:13:28 - Portland Trailblazers 00:26:26 - Orlando Magic 00:35:20 - Washington Wizards 00:53:08 - Atlanta Hawks 01:02:17 - Los Angeles Lakers 01:08:10 - Denver Nuggets 01:24:40 - Golden State Warriors 01:37:49 - Cleveland Cavaliers 01:44:46 - Houston Rockets 01:47:39 - Miami Heat 01:55:48 - Detroit Pistons 02:00:36 - Indiana Pacers 02:08:25 - #20-#11 Lists Recap

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