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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Dec 10, 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
Nerd Sesh x Jokic Joestar - Quarter Season Takeaways
The nerds are joined by the one and only Jokic Joestar to discuss some early-season takeaways now that we're a quarter of the way into the year. They talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder's historic start to this season as they climb the ranks of the best teams ever, discuss whether Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks have actually turned things around, dive into how the Los Angeles Lakers have looked since LeBron James' return, argue over whether Dylan Harper should actually be untouchable in any potential Giannis trades for the San Antonio Spurs, and address whether it is finally time to really worry about the Cleveland Cavaliers. Timestamps 00:04:58 - What’s been your biggest takeaway from the first quarter of the season? 00:36:34 - Are the Mavericks… good? 01:03:57 - How have the Lakers looked with LeBron back? 01:26:59 - Should Dylan Harper be untouchable for the Spurs in any potential Giannis trade? 01:42:09 - Is it time to be worried about the Cavs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 8, 2025 · 2 hr 38 min
NFL Week 14 Reaction
The nerds react to a wild NFL Week 14, discussing the huge SNF battle between Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and CJ Stroud's Houston Texans, diving into the Green Bay Packers' huge win over the Chicago Bears, and breaking down huge wins from the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills over the Cincinnati Bengals. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Texans-Chiefs 00:46:04 - Packers-Bears 01:02:46 - Steelers-Ravens 01:23:42 - Jaguars-Colts 01:35:42 - Bills-Bengals 01:55:48 - Buccaneers-Saints 02:03:00 - Titans-Browns 02:15:57 - Broncos-Raiders 02:17:59 - Vikings-Commanders 02:21:40 - Seahawks-Falcons 02:22:10 - Rams-Cardinals 02:23:04 - Dolphins-Jets 02:23:38 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 6, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Top 10 QBs to Build Around
The nerds rank their Top 10 QBs to build around in the NFL today, debating where exactly younger QBs like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love belong and ranking the top tier of franchise talents, making tough decisions among Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and… Drake Maye. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions 00:12:04 - C.J. Stroud 00:20:42 - Jayden Daniels 00:30:21 - Caleb Williams 00:42:37 - Jordan Love 00:52:57 - Joe Burrow 01:03:05 - Justin Herbert 01:11:26 - Lamar Jackson 01:22:28 - Josh Allen 01:34:03 - Patrick Mahomes 01:37:22 - Drake Maye See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Ranking SGA's Peak vs. Kobe & Steph, Clippers CUT Chris Paul, Giannis & Bucks in TROUBLE
The nerds react to the shocking news of the Clippers cutting Chris Paul, finally get into the specifics of where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks among the highest guard peaks ever up against guys like Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry and even Michael Jordan, discuss which players like Austin Reaves and Jalen Johnson deserve to make their first-ever all-star team, ponder whether the Boston Celtics should bring back Jayson Tatum this season and dive into what's gone so wrong with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Is this the end for Chris Paul? 00:15:52 - Where does SGA rank among all-time guard peaks? 00:47:24 - Who are the most deserving first-time All-Stars? 01:15:15 - Are the Celtics good enough to bring back Tatum this season? 01:34:44 - What is wrong with the Bucks? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 1, 2025 · 2 hr 25 min
NFL Week 13 Reaction
The nerds react to wild Week 13 of NFL action, going all the way back to some great Thanksgiving battles as the Dallas Cowboys stunned the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers bested the Detroit Lions, dissecting how the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, and breaking down all of Sunday's key matchups, including the Carolina Panthers' shocking win over the LA Rams and the Houston Texans' continued hot streak against the Indianapolis Colts. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Broncos-Redskins 00:11:13 - Panthers-Rams 00:27:02 - Texans-Colts 00:42:42 - Bears-Eagles 01:00:40 - Cowboys-Chiefs 01:20:01 - Packers-Lions 01:35:18 - Bills-Steelers 01:57:41 - Bengals-Ravens 02:07:00 - Seahawks-Vikings 02:08:27 - Jets-Falcons 02:10:47 - Jaguars-Titans 02:11:26 - Buccaneers-Cardinals 02:13:45 - Dolphins-Saints 02:15:30 - Chargers-Raiders 02:17:51 - 49ers-Browns 02:20:20 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 28, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
NBA ROY Race, Maxey vs. Cade & NFL Contender Rankings
The nerds check in on a strong NBA rookie class, debating whether Kon Knueppel or Cooper Flagg should be the Rookie of the Year favorite right now, diving into Scottie Barnes & the Toronto Raptors’ early-season success, discussing how high Tyrese Maxey already ranks among the best guards in the NBA and updating their Top 10 NFL contender rankings. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Who would win ROY today? 00:36:47 - How legit are the Toronto Raptors? 00:56:56 - How many guards would you take over Tyrese Maxey? 01:23:15 - Updated NFL Contender Rankings See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
NFL Week 12 Reaction
The nerds react to a wild Week 12 of NFL action, breaking down a huge primetime matchup between Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, diving into Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys' huge win over Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, discussing Patrick Mahomes' & the Kansas City Chiefs' huge win over the Indianapolis Colts. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Rams-Buccaneers 00:26:32 - Chiefs-Colts 00:37:45 - Cowboys-Eagles 00:52:36 - Lions-Giants 01:02:16 - Browns-Raiders 01:17:15 - Packers-Vikiings 01:23:54 - Seahawks-Titans 01:27:40 - Jaguars-Cardinals 01:36:17 - Bears-Steelers 01:44:27 - Patriots-Bengals 01:46:26 - Ravens-Jets 01:47:00 - Falcons-Saints 01:49:00 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 22, 2025 · 2 hr 58 min
NBA & NFL Mailbag: SGA better than peak KD? Wemby on GOAT path? OKC defense best ever?
The nerds answer YOUR questions about the NBA, NFL, Thanksgiving and pretty much anything. They give their takes on which NBA players have the most scoring gravity ever, whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has surpassed peak Kevin Durant, if the OKC Thunder defense is the best since the 1960s Boston Celtics and just how high the NBA’s current top five players can climb in the all-time rankings. Then, they discuss what the ceiling is for Drake Maye, if it’s time to respect the Denver Broncos, and hand out NBA & NFL player comps for the essential Thanksgiving dishes. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Outside of Steph, what player has the most scoring gravity ever? 00:09:09 - Where will the current Top 5 players end up in all-time rankings? 00:19:35 - Why were the Lakers omitted from the nerds’ top 10 contenders list? 00:36:32 - Better player at their peak: SGA or KD? 00:45:30 - Outside of the ‘60s Celtics, are the current Thunder the greatest defense ever? 00:57:24 - Would you rather take Mobley or Duren long-term? 01:06:34 - Prime Chet or Prime Gobert? 01:12:35 - Impressed with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics? 01:17:15 - Are the Nuggets or Nets the winners of the MPJ trade? 01:22:03 - Who should the Pacers draft if they land a Top 3 pick in 2026? 01:30:27 - How do we get people to respect NBA players of previous generations? 01:37:12 - How will Trae Young and Tyler Herro impact their teams when they return? 01:42:45 - Do we need to have a referendum on Adam Silver’s tenure as commissioner? 01:56:01 - Should the NBA reduce the amount of games played due to injuries? 02:00:50 - Has there ever been a better time for NBA expansion? 02:02:38 - Who would be the best NBA player in the NFL and NFL player in the NBA? 02:11:25 - Do the Chiefs need to fire Andy Reid? 02:14:14 - Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow? 02:16:18 - Who is the best player in the NFL currently? 02:17:47 - What is the ceiling for Drake Maye and the Patriots? 02:20:48 - Will the Broncos finally make the Top 10 Contender rankings? 02:25:56 - Who is on Logan’s all-time Steelers shit list? 02:29:04 - What teams on track to miss the playoffs will end up making the playoffs? 02:31:59 - Who is caving first on an island w/ River Brown & 10 bottles of Hennessy? 02:33:15 - All-time favorite sports memories? 02:35:45 - This or that? - NBA & NFL players edition 02:38:04 - More impressive 30 PPG - Lauri Markkanen or Jerry Stackhouse? 02:39:31 - Favorite Thanksgiving dishes? 02:41:39 - Thanksgiving dishes as NFL/NBA players? 02:43:46 - If you could only eat one version of a potato the rest of your life, what do you pick? 02:45:20 - Favorite holidays? 02:47:11 - Which muppet do you most closely associate with, mentally, psychologically and physically? 02:47:37 - Favorite movies of all-time? 02:51:04 - One Battle After Another or Sinners? 02:52:18 - Favorite Carseat Headrest album? 02:53:05 - How does Logan look so beautiful? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 20, 2025 · 2 hr 11 min
NBA Top 10 Contenders
The nerds rank their Top 10 NBA contenders as of this moment early in the season, dissecting who poses the biggest threat out East to the Cleveland Cavaliers between the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons, diving into just how high the ceiling is for Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, and analyzing if the Houston Rockets can crash the seemingly inevitable party between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions 00:17:34 - Atlanta Hawks 00:28:38 - New York Knicks 00:34:21 - Detroit Pistons 00:43:23 - San Antonio Spurs 00:56:08 - Golden State Warriors 01:09:00 - Minnesota Timberwolves 01:22:18 - Philadelphia 76ers 01:35:20 - Cleveland Cavaliers 01:44:43 - Houston Rockets 01:55:13 - Denver Nuggets 02:01:56 - Oklahoma City Thunder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 18, 2025 · 2 hr 10 min
NFL Week 11 Reaction
The nerds react to all the best NFL Week 11 action, addressing how seriously we should take Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos after a huge win over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, diving into how the Philadelphia Eagles shut down Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions’ offense, breaking down how worried we should be about Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks after a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and analyzing the huge offensive bounce-back from Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills. Timestamps 00:00:18 - The Lions are still bigger contenders than the Eagles (PHI-DET) 00:24:30 - Kansas City is going to be fine (DEN-KC) 00:49:29 - Baltimore will surge to win the AFC North (PIT-CIN) 00:56:54 - Seattle is still a contender, but Darnold is a red flag (LAR-SEA) 01:08:54 - Minnesota has to pivot off of J.J. McCarthy (CHI-MIN) 01:24:42 - The Bills need to continue unleashing Josh Allen (BUF-TB) 01:37:01 - Atlanta needs to make some structural changes (CAR-ATL) 01:45:49 - The 49ers offense is very legit (SF-AZ) 01:49:55 - Shedeur Sanders should be starting (BAL-CLE) 02:05:32 - It’s time to be worried about the Chargers (JAX-LAC) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 14, 2025 · 2 hr 38 min
Nerd Sesh x Hoop Venue - OKC & Jokic having historic seasons, NBA Superpower draft with Hoop Venue
The nerds are joined by Tyler from Hoop Venue to discuss whether or not we are headed for an inevitable de-facto NBA Finals between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s unstoppable OKC Thunder and the impossibly great Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets. They also dive into just how historic this season can be for both OKC and Jokic, then rank the greatest superpowers in the NBA today, discuss the NBA’s most underrated teams (Heat, Pistons, Suns, Hawks) and the most disappointing (Mavericks, Clippers, Magic) before wrapping up by praising the players that have grown on them most. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Is a de-facto OKC/DEN Finals inevitable? 00:34:36 - What are the top 5 superpowers that any player has in today’s NBA? 00:59:14 - Who is the most underrated team so far this season? 01:44:27 - What team has disappointed you the most? 02:13:13 - Which player’s game have you grown to appreciate the most? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Nerd Sesh x Broadcast Boys — Knicks Trivia, Obscure NBA Nicknames & LeBron Teammate Gauntlet
The nerds are joined by The Broadcast Boys (Deuce and Brody) for a special trivia episode, as they tackle New York sports history, evade the landmines around real or fake bars, NBA champions and LeBron teammates, and see who can name more NBA randos for a mystery team and position. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 13, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
Mavs fire Nico, Pistons & Nuggets surge, NFL Contender Rankings
The nerds cover the Mavericks’ decision to fire Nico Harrison in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade, discuss how legit Cade Cunningham & the current No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons really are, break down how Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets have gotten even better, debate whether Victor Wembanyama & the San Antonio Spurs or Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles are are bigger playoff threats, and then rank their updated Top 10 NFL contenders. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Nico Harrison fired + State of the Mavericks 00:32:04 - How legit are the #1 seed Pistons? 00:50:19 - Who has been more impressive in West: Nuggets or Rockets? 01:20:27 - Bigger threat: Spurs or Lakers? 01:36:44 - Updated NFL Contender Rankings See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
NFL Week 10 Reaction
The nerds react to Week 10 of NFL action, discussing the SNF battle between Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers against Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers, reacting to a huge win for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and dissecting the Buffalo Bills' shocking loss to the Miami Dolphins (along with every other game). Timestamps 00:00:18 - Patriots-Buccaneers 00:18:45 - Steelers-Chargers 00:26:06 - Bills-Dolphins 00:49:02 - Ravens-Vikings 01:01:54 - Rams-49ers 01:07:31 - Colts-Falcons 01:14:59 - Bears-Giants 01:23:45 - Texans-Jaguars 01:31:08 - Seahawks-Cardinals 01:34:15 - Lions-Commanders 01:36:47 - Saints-Panthers 01:44:24 - Jets-Browns See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 8, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Grizzlies are cooked, OKC is unstoppable, Top 5 players the best ever?
The nerds discuss a number of key early-season NBA storylines, breaking down the disastrous state of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, whether the current Top 5 players in the NBA make up the best group we’ve ever seen, if anyone can stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder, and which NBA teams, players and league-wide trends have stood out as the most fascinating so far. Timestamps 00:00:18 - How cooked are Ja Morant and the Grizzlies? 00:17:05 - Is this the most talented top 5 players ever in NBA history? 00:27:28 - Who would you take to win the title: OKC or the field? 00:36:51 - Who is the most interesting team in basketball? 00:57:13 - Players who have taken under-the-radar leaps 01:11:42 - What’s the most interesting league-wide trend this season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
NFL Trade Deadline Reaction + Midseason Awards
The nerds react to the most eventful NFL trade deadline in quite some time, breaking down how Sauce Gardner can take the Indianapolis Colts up a level, dissecting whether the New York Jets were right to go on a fire sale, and if Quinnen Williams can elevate the Dallas Cowboys or if they're just cooked. They also hand out their midseason awards, discussing Drake Maye's MVP case, an epic OPOY race between Jonathan Taylor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba and whether Shane Steichen or Kyle Shanahan should be COY. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Sauce Gardner to Colts 00:10:02 - New York Jets fire sale 00:19:58 - Quinnen Williams to Cowboys 00:28:52 - Rashid Shaheed to Seahawks 00:33:08 - Jakobi Meyers to Jaguars 00:36:51 - Additional Deadline Moves 00:40:27 - MVP 00:52:29 - OPOY 00:56:39 - DPOY 01:01:09 - OROY 01:06:41 - DROY 01:09:28 - COY 01:15:16 - CPOY 01:20:55 - POY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
NFL Week 9 Reaction
The nerds react to NFL Week 9 action, discussing what to take away from Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills' huge win over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking down how the Pittsburgh Steelers stunned the Indianapolis Colts, and reacting to the Seattle Seahawks' dominant victory over the Washington Commanders. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Bills-Chiefs 00:24:04 - Steelers-Colts 00:37:46 - Seahawks-Commanders 00:52:34 - Vikings-Lions 00:58:37 - Panthers-Packers 01:07:40 - Bears-Bengals 01:16:12 - Broncos-Texans 01:22:06 - Patriots-Falcons 01:27:31 - Jaguars-Raiders 01:33:31 - 49ers-Giants 01:39:30 - Chargers-Titans 01:40:56 - Rams-Saints 01:42:48 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 31, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
NBA Real or Fake: Bucks are contenders, Maxey is a superstar
On this Halloween, the nerds address whether these early-season NBA standouts are real or fake, debating whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ryan Rollins & the Milwaukee Bucks can win the East, analyzing just how legitimate the leaps of Austin Reaves and Tyrese Maxey are, breaking down if the strong starts by the Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls are real or fake, and trying to figure out if the LA Clippers are, in fact, cooked. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Opening Week Takeaways: Wemby will be the GOAT, OKC looks even better
The nerds give their biggest takeaways from the opening week of NBA action, discussing the absolutely absurd play of Victor Wembanyama as he continues on a GOAT trajectory, breaking down how the leaps of Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell raise the ceiling even higher for the reigning champion OKC Thunder, diving into the play of standout rookies like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe and… shouting out the Charlotte Hornets? Timestamps 00:00:18 - Flagg, Harper, & Edgecombe’s impressive opening weeks 00:17:08 - Victor Wembanyama is going to be the GOAT athlete 00:37:18 - Paolo Banchero is officially on fraud watch 00:53:35 - Chet Holmgren continues to figure it out offensively 01:07:00 - The Suns will be a bottom two team in the West 01:12:10 - Giannis Antetokounmpo will post the best statistical season of his career 01:20:39 - The Pistons will host a playoff series 01:28:33 - Warriors are a contender and Jonathan Kuminga’s impact 01:39:43 - The Hornets will make the playoffs 01:45:00 - 76ers could be a dark horse in the East See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
NFL Week 8 Reaction
The nerds react to NFL Week 8, giving their takes on Aaron Rodgers' and the Pittsburgh Steelers falling short in a potential revenge game vs. Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers, breaking down impressive wins from the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos, diving into dominant victories by the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, and even discussing all the crappy games on the slate. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Packers-Steelers 00:21:55 - Texans-49ers 00:33:58 - Broncos-Cowboys 00:48:04 - Bills-Panthers 00:52:04 - Jets-Bengals 00:57:54 - Ravens-Bears 01:06:30 - Eagles-Giants 01:17:30 - Patriots-Browns 01:25:16 - Colts-Titans 01:28:56 - Dolphins-Falcons 01:32:48 - Buccaneers-Saints 01:36:54 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.