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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September 15 · 2 hr 25 min
MNF Reaction + NFL Contender Rankings with Joel Moran
The nerds are joined by Joel Moran of the Pick a Side Podcast to react to the Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs' dominant MNF win over Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos and to rank the Top 10 contenders in the NFL after Week 1, breaking down why the San Francisco 49ers are the biggest riser, disagreeing over where to place the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams, and diving into why the Baltimore Ravens might be the best in the NFL. Timestamps 00:00:18 - MNF Reaction - Chiefs 00:21:58 - MNF Reaction - Broncos 00:48:35 - Contender Rankings 00:48:48 - Houston Texans 00:53:25 - Green Bay Packers 00:59:05 - New England Patriots 01:00:37 - Cincinnati Bengals 01:05:36 - Minnesota Vikings 01:11:25 - Philadelphia Eagles 01:17:37 - Seattle Seahawks 01:22:59 - Jacksonville Jaguars 01:31:17 - San Francisco 49ers 01:36:53 - Buffalo Bills 01:54:55 - Los Angeles Rams 02:03:58 - San Francisco 49ers (Re-Visited) 02:05:40 - Kansas City Chiefs 02:11:47 - Baltimore Ravens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 14 · 2 hr 52 min
NFL Week 1 Reaction: Bills best Texans, Giants upset Cowboys, Bears & Ravens explode
The nerds react to a wild Week 1 of NFL action, breaking down the SNF battle between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, discussing how Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills picked up a huge win over the Houston Texans and diving into why the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears looked unstoppable offensively. Timestamps 00:00:18 - NYG-DAL 00:21:08 - BUF-HOU 00:44:13 - BAL-IND 00:53:27 - MIN-GB 01:12:04 - CHI-CAR 01:23:27 - DET-NOLA 01:41:10 - AZ-LAC 01:51:27 - CIN-TB 02:00:36 - PHI-WAS 02:10:58 - PIT-ATL 02:17:10 - LVR-MIA 02:19:55 - JAX-CLE 02:23:44 - NYJ-TEN 02:28:05 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 11 · 1 hr 55 min
NFL Week 1 Predictions
The nerds give their predictions for every NFL Week 1 matchup, breaking down the keys to the rematch between Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills against the Houston Texans and diving into what to expect in several divisional rivalry games, including the Minnesota Vikings vs. the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Denver Broncos. Timestamps 00:01:20 - BUF@HOU 00:17:51 - GB@MIN 00:38:11 - DAL@NYG 00:51:02 - DEN@KC 01:12:23 - NOLA@DET 01:16:22 - TB@CIN 01:22:10 - BAL@IND 01:26:22 - ATL@PIT 01:31:40 - CLE@JAX 01:34:06 - NYJ@TEN 01:37:24 - CHI@CAR 01:43:05 - WAS@PHI 01:48:04 - AZ@LAC 01:49:34 - MIA@LV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 11 · 45 min
TNF Reaction: Purdy & 49ers DOMINATE "Superteam" Rams as Stafford struggles
The nerds react to the first Thursday Night Football game of the year as Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett and the "superteam" LA Rams take on Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers. Timestamps 00:00:18 - SF-LAR Reaction 00:32:46 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 10 · 54 min
The NFL is BACK: Seahawks COME BACK vs. Maye & Patriots despite Darnold injury
The NFL is BACK and the nerds are reacting to the season-opening Super Bowl rematch between Drake Maye & the New England Patriots against Sam Darnold & the Seattle Hawks. Timestamps 00:00:18 - SEA-NE Reaction 00:32:15 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 8 · 2 hr 44 min
Ranking the Top 10 Offenses in NBA History
The nerds rank the Top 10 offenses in NBA history, but only after discussing the toughest cuts for the better part of an hour. They debate whether Dirk Nowitzki's Mavericks and Larry Bird's Celtics belong on the list, disagree over if LeBron James led his best offense in Miami or Cleveland and discuss whether Steve Nash, Steph Curry, Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson led the greatest offense ever. Timestamps 00:01:28 - Criteria 00:09:22 - Honorable Mentions 00:49:45 - 2013 Heat 00:55:22 - 1996 Bulls 01:02:33 - 2024 Celtics 01:15:59 - 2016 Warriors 01:23:20 - 1998 Jazz 01:31:07 - 2017 Cavaliers 01:37:14 - 2010 Suns 01:49:15 - 2001 Lakers 01:54:08 - 2003 Mavericks 02:04:22 - 1986 Celtics 02:14:16 - 1992/1991 Bulls 02:20:36 - 2005 Suns 02:30:07 - 1987 Lakers 02:35:52 - 2017 Warriors 02:43:27 - Lists Recap See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 4 · 1 hr 55 min
Nerd Sesh x Bengal — Hard NFL Trivia on Obscure players' colleges, Giants busts, Texas stars
The nerds are joined by Bengal for another NFL trivia bonanza, testing the depth of his knowledge on his beloved New York Giants and Texas Longhorns, challenging him to name the colleges of some truly obscure NFL players and discovering his magical powers as a mentalist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 2 · 1 hr 47 min
Ranking the Top 10 Centers in the NBA
The nerds rank the Top 10 centers in the NBA, disagreeing strongly over where to place Anthony Davis coming off a down season, praising Karl-Anthony Towns for his ascent into another tier from guys like Bam Adebayo and Chet Holmgren, and debating whether Victor Wembanyama or Nikola Jokic should hold the top spot. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:03:08 - Honorable Mentions 00:17:36 - Ivica Zubac 00:25:51 - Jalen Duren 00:39:08 - Anthony Davis 00:51:51 - Rudy Gobert 00:59:28 - Chet Holmgren 01:06:40 - Bam Adebayo vs. Chet Holmgren 01:13:30 - Joel Embiid vs. Anthony Davis 01:19:54 - Karl-Anthony Towns 01:32:45 - Nikola Jokic vs. Victor Wembanyama 01:46:04 - Lists Recap See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 1 · 1 hr 39 min
2026 NFL Awards & Super Bowl Predictions
The nerds make their full predictions for the 2026 NFL season! They lay out their picks for every award, discussing whether Josh Allen or Justin Herbert is the best bet for MVP and diving into whether the Rams will win multiple awards between superstars like Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett. Then, they make their Super Bowl predictions, diving into whether the Aaron Donald addition makes the Los Angeles Rams unstoppable and breaking down why Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens may be best equipped to beat them. Timestamps 00:01:47 - Aaron Donald unretires with Rams 00:10:40 - MVP 00:18:46 - DPOY 00:24:34 - OPOY 00:29:53 - OROY 00:40:51 - DROY 00:44:24 - COY 00:51:38 - CPOY 00:53:59 - POY 00:57:19 - Season superlatives 01:12:22 - Playoff predictions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 28 · 1 hr 34 min
Ranking the Top 10 Power Forwards in the NBA
- Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:05:02- Honorable Mentions 00:16:35 - Zion Williamson 00:21:43 - Jalen Johnson 00:26:46 - Cameron Boozer 00:34:37 - Jaren Jackson Jr. 00:43:56 - OG Anunoby 00:50:26 - Pascal Siakam 00:58:03 - Evan Mobley vs. LeBron James 01:10:24 - Scottie Barnes 01:18:15 - Jayson Tatum 01:25:21 - Giannis Antetokounmpo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 26 · 1 hr 50 min
Sports Nerd vs. Ultimate Trivia Challenge: NBA, NFL, WWE, MLB, Video Games & Virginia
The Ultimate Trivia Challenge is back and this time it's Logan on the hot seat, taking on tough questions about the NBA, NFL, MLB, WWE, video games and the state of Virginia with the ultimate prize on the line. Timestamps: 0:00 WWE 20:52 MLB 39:02 NFL 54:12 Virginia 1:12:12 Video Games 1:33:58 NBA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 24 · 3 hr 1 min
Ranking Every AFC Team With Theo Ash
The nerds are joined by Theo Ash of the Stay Hot podcast to rank every team in the AFC, diving into why the Denver Broncos may be the most overrated team in the conference, discussing whether rising powers like the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots can sustain last year's success and debating whether the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens are the best bet to win the conference. Timestamps 00:03:07 - Cleveland Browns 00:15:17 - Miami Dolphins 00:22:40 - Tennessee Titans 00:38:28 - Las Vegas Raiders 00:49:52 - Pittsburgh Steelers 01:02:42 - New York Jets 01:13:53 - Cincinnati Bengals 01:23:36 - Indianapolis Colts 01:29:56 - Denver Broncos 01:43:56 - Houston Texans 01:54:32 - Jacksonville Jaguars 02:06:08 - Los Angeles Chargers 02:15:25 - New England Patriots 02:23:06 - Kansas City Chiefs 02:36:51 - Buffalo Bills 02:51:25 - Baltimore Ravens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 21 · 2 hr 19 min
Ranking Every NFC Team with Matthew Sponhour
The nerds are joined by Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to rank every team in the NFC, discussing why the Chicago Bears magic may be due to run out this season, breaking down how the Minnesota Vikings may take the biggest leap in the conference, and diving into whether the Los Angeles Rams could be truly unbeatable. Timestamps 00:01:03 - Arizona Cardinals 00:08:57 - Atlanta Falcons 00:15:56 - Carolina Panthers 00:29:52 - New York Giants 00:41:12 - New Orleans Saints 00:50:12 - Washington Commanders 01:00:50 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 01:10:13 - Green Bay Packers 01:18:16 - San Francisco 49ers 01:26:12 - Dallas Cowboys 01:30:06 - Chicago Bears 01:36:04 - Detroit Lions 01:43:39 - Minnesota Vikings 01:51:58 - Philadelphia Eagles 01:58:09 - Seattle Seahawks 01:59:45 - Los Angeles Rams See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 18 · 1 hr 38 min
Ranking the Top 10 Small Forwards in the NBA
The nerds rank the Top 10 small forwards in the NBA, discussing how high they expect Cooper Flagg to rank this year, debating whether Kevin Durant or Jaylen Brown is the better player at this point and breaking down why Kawhi Leonard is still the unassailable top dog at the position, regardless of the scandal that the NBA apparently didn't see anything wrong with. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:02:17 - Honorable Mentions 00:12:27 - Mikal Bridges 00:14:50 - Trey Murphy III 00:20:06 - Jaden McDaniels 00:24:14 - Amen Thompson 00:30:53 - Deni Avdija 00:39:49 - Jimmy Butler 00:46:17 - Lauri Markkanen 00:51:59 - Franz Wagner 00:57:19 - Jalen Williams 01:04:02 - Cooper Flagg 01:20:19 - Kevin Durant vs. Jaylen Brown 01:31:50 - Kawhi Leonard 01:36:47 - Lists Recap See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 17 · 1 hr 56 min
Ranking the Top 10 QBs in the NFL
The nerds rank the Top 10 QBs they'd want most for the 2026 season, breaking down why Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow might rank lower than you think, discussing how high Drake Maye and Jordan Love can climb, and revisiting the classic debate of whether Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson belongs in the top spot. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:03:06 - Honorable Mentions 00:22:09 - Matthew Stafford 00:30:53 - Joe Burrow 00:41:12 - Trevor Lawrence 00:49:31 - Drake Maye 01:00:10 - Jordan Love 01:07:14 - Dak Prescott 01:12:41 - Justin Herbert 01:23:22 - Lamar Jackson 01:34:34 - Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 14 · 2 hr 12 min
Ranking the Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBA
The nerds rank the Top 10 shooting guards in the NBA, discussing how to place young standouts like Kon Knueppel, Ajay Mitchell and Darryn Peterson, disagreeing strongly over the placement of Austin Reaves and bringing back the timeless debate of Devin Booker vs. Donovan Mitchell. Timestamps 00:05:47 - Criteria 00:07:10 - Honorable Mentions 00:31:04 - Darryn Peterson 00:35:56 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker 00:44:04 - Kon Knueppel 00:55:03 - Desmond Bane 01:00:44 - Alex Caruso 01:08:02 - Cason Wallace 01:13:34 - Ajay Mitchell 01:24:09 - Austin Reaves - Austin Reaves 01:36:01 - Derrick White 01:43:58 - Devin Booker vs. Donovan Mitchell 01:58:12 - Anthony Edwards 02:07:34 - Lists Recap See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 12 · 1 hr 30 min
NBA Ringless Bracket: Who is the greatest team to never win a title?
The nerds put all the best teams to never win a championship into a bracket, pitting Barkley's Suns, Malone's Jazz and Harden's Rockets all up against each other to determine who is ultimately the greatest to never get a ring. Audio Timestamps 00:04:02 - Play-In 00:21:18 - Round of 32 00:56:42 - Sweet 16 01:10:09 - Elite 8 01:18:13 - Final 4 01:23:39 - Championship See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 10 · 2 hr 35 min
Nerd Sesh x Pick a Side — NBA & NFL Trivia: Lakers Whites, Jets Misery, Athletes Aura Draft
The nerds are joined by the guys from the Pick a Side podcast for another delightful trivia collab, diving into the history of whites for the Lakers and every player Paul George has been traded for, reliving the Jets' miserable history, and drafting the best beverages and athletes with aura. Timeline: 0:00 Lists 1:15:20 Drafts 1:59:05 Games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 7 · 1 hr 21 min
NBA MVP Bracket: Who has the GOAT season?
The nerds put every MVP in NBA history into a bracket to decide who had the greatest individual season ever, debating Shaquille O'Neal vs. Hakeem Olajuwon at their best, diving into cross-generational matchups like peak Steph Curry vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Larry Bird vs. Wilt Chamberlain, and naturally getting into peak Michael Jordan vs. peak LeBron James. Download Cash App Today and use code CASHAPP10 #cashapppod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Timestamps 00:03:48 - Play-In 00:12:30 - Round 1 00:45:52 - Sweet 16 00:58:46 - Elite 8 01:07:15 - Final 4 01:15:10 - Championship See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 5 · 1 hr 45 min
Ranking the Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA
The nerds rank the Top 10 point guards in the NBA for the coming season, debating whether Dylan Harper or Stephon Castle will be the best Spurs' guard, figuring out how to rank the trio of Stephen Curry, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson, and discussing whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Luka Doncic is the best at the position today. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:02:39 - Honorable Mentions 00:14:48 - Lamelo Ball vs. Stephon Castle 00:22:11 - Darius Garland 00:29:44 - Dylan Harper 00:41:09 - Lamelo Ball 00:48:25 - Tyrese Haliburton 00:59:31 - Tyrese Maxey 01:06:50 - Jalen Brunson 01:17:16 - Stephen Curry vs. Cade Cunningham 01:27:44 - Luka Doncic 01:32:19 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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