Nerd Sesh
By Carson Breber
Nerd Sesh Jun 24, 2022
Can the Warriors still beat the Kings after Draymond Green's suspension?
The nerds react to the NBA's decision to suspend Draymond Green and break down the keys to whether Steph Curry and the Warriors can survive his absence. They also explain what Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Suns proved in their Game 2 win and how Trae Young and the Hawks' situation has turned into a nightmare.
0:20 Draymond suspension 16:14 Other keys to Warriors-Kings 38:30 What the Suns proved in Game 2 48:31 Cavs bounce back versus Knicks 1:02:46 Are the Celtics even better than we thought? 1:07:55 Trae and the Hawks' nightmare 1:13:14 Takeaways from Sixers-Nets
NBA Playoff Opening Weekend Reactions
The nerds react to Game 1 of each series in the NBA playoffs. They break down what Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and the Lakers' impressive win over the Grizzlies means for their contender status and how the Kings pose a challenge to Steph Curry and the Warriors. They also discuss whether Jalen Brunson and the Knicks should now be viewed as the favorites over the Cavaliers and the Suns' disappointing loss to the Clippers.
0:20 - Grizzlies vs. Lakers
21:35 - Kings vs. Warriors
37:44 - Knicks vs. Cavs
48:45 - Suns vs. Clippers
1:04:20 - Bucks vs. Heat
1:11:41 - Sixers vs. Nets
1:18:47 - Celtics vs. Hawks
1:22:30 - Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
NBA Playoff Predictions
The nerds give their comprehensive NBA playoff predictions, breaking down why LeBron James and Anthony Davis can get past the Grizzlies, whether or not Steph Curry and the Warriors are in for another big run, if Kevin Durant can lead the Suns to the Finals and if Giannis and the Bucks will win the title again.
Minnesota's Gobert disaster, Luka's causes for concern, Lakers' playoff expectations
The nerds discuss Rudy Gobert's disastrous fit in Minnesota after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson, how much Luka is to blame for Dallas' awful season, the Lakers' playoff ceiling and who deserves to be each conference's favorite.
0:00 — The Timberwolves' Gobert disaster
17:13 — How much is Luka to blame in Dallas?
31:51 — What should we expect of the Lakers?
40:33 — Which East play-in teams are in the best/worst spots?
49:15 — Who should be the favorite out East?
55:50 — Who should be the favorite out West?
1:08:00 — Play-in predictions
NBA Awards + All-League Selections
The nerds debate whether Giannis, Jokic or Embiid deserve MVP, discuss if Jalen Williams can challenge Paolo Banchero for the Rookie of the Year, and Carson gives a surprising pick for DPOY.
Top 10 NBA Players for the 2023 Playoffs
Do the Lakers have two Top 5 players? Jokic or Embiid? Is Steph overrated? Is Kawhi underrated? The nerds answer every question about the league's biggest stars as they rank the 10 players they want most for this year's playoff run.
Lamar requests a trade, NBA MVP race, Dallas is a disaster
The nerds give their take on what the latest update in the Lamar Jackson saga means for the QB's future with the Ravens, break down their current NBA MVP hierarchy and explain why Dallas is in a truly disastrous spot this season.
Are the 76ers better than the Celtics? Can the Warriors contend without Wiggins?
The nerds debate if the 76ers have surpassed the Celtics as contenders with their recent stretch, if the Warriors have any chance at a title without Andrew Wiggins, how concerning the Nuggets' recent struggles are and whether the Lakers and Mavericks will make it through the play-in.
Best NBA Draft Prospects in March Madness
The nerds lay out which NBA Draft prospects you need to keep your eyes on in the Sweet 16, breaking down why Alabama's Brandon Miller may be better than Scoot Henderson, why Houston's Jarace Walker may be overrated and which standout Arkansas guard they prefer, Anthony Black or Nick Smith Jr.
Why Lamar isn't getting paid, the Knicks are on fire, and KD's Suns are terrifying
The nerds address why Lamar and the Ravens haven't agreed to a long term deal, break down the Derek Carr and Daniel Jones contracts, give their outlook for the red hot Knicks moving forward, and detail what the addition of Kevin Durant means for Phoenix.
NBA Discourse Sucks + Why Offense is Peaking
The nerds dive into Kendrick Perkins' asinine anti-Jokic MVP arguments and break down how modern NBA media discourse has descended into idiocy, why offense around the NBA is at an all-time high, if the Kings have a shot at winning a playoff series, give their updated thoughts on Russell Westbrook's fit with the Clippers and their contending potential, and what it will take for the Lakers to make a deep playoff run.
NBA Contender Rankings: Bucks or Celtics? Nuggets or Suns? Lakers or Clippers?
The nerds rank their Top 8 NBA contenders as the home stretch of the season begins, debating where the new-look Lakers, the Kevin Durant-led Suns, the struggling Warriors and Eastern Conference powerhouses all belong.
All-Time Dunker Draft + Why Westbrook doesn't help the Clippers
The nerds give their takes on why Russ is a bad signing for the Clippers and then draft their greatest dunkers of all time.
NBA Trade First Impressions
Are the Mavericks primed for a deep playoff run with Kyrie + Luka? Are the Lakers legitimate contenders? What does the future of the Nets look like? Find out the nerds' answers to these questions and many more on this NBA Trade First Impressions episode.
Super Bowl Reaction
The nerds react to the Chiefs' remarkable Super Bowl win over the Eagles, the controversial call that ended it all and Hurts' magnificent performance and debate where Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid rank in their respective categories all time.
Super Bowl Predictions with Theo Ash
Theo Ash joins the nerds to provide insight and describe the strangeness of his Super Bowl media experience, to break down the keys to a heavyweight Super Bowl matchup and discuss how Patrick Mahomes' and Andy Reid's legacies can change with this game.
KD is in Phoenix, the Lakers are contenders + full trade deadline thoughts
The nerds discuss if Kevin Durant's arrival in Phoenix makes the Suns title favorites, break down how the Lakers have launched themselves into contention and debate if the Warriors and Nuggets did enough to remain top-tier contenders.
Kyrie Irving Trade Reaction
The nerds break down their concerns with Kyrie joining Luka and the Mavs, how he can elevate their ceiling, and if the Nets can remain contenders without Kyrie.
Kyrie Requests a Trade + Is Tom Brady the GOAT Athlete?
The nerds break down Kyrie's trade request, his next potential destination, and address who the greatest athlete of all-time is.
NFL Officiating Controversy + Championship Game Reactions
The nerds debate how concerning the officiating in Chiefs-Bengals really was, break down where Joe Burrow stands in the QB hierarchy, analyze how formidable the Eagles are and pay their respects to the 49ers for spending another year without a high-level QB.
Clippers Resurgence + Hachimura Trade
The nerds discuss the implications of the Rui Hachimura trade, address if the Clippers are legit contenders in a loaded West, and the current state of the Heat and Hawks.
Western Conference Check-In
The nerds give their thoughts on the hottest teams out West. Are the Nuggets or Grizzlies the Western Conference favorites? Can the Kings make a deep playoff run? What do we make of the Thunder's hot streak?
Trivia Time 31
Get ready for your world to be rocked. The nerds are back going head-to-head with 11 historical sports trivia questions on the NBA and NFL.
NBA Midseason Awards
The nerds break down a historically loaded MVP race, disagree on DPOY (until Logan switches sides) and dive into what people have all wrong about the sixth man of the year race.
NBA All-Star Selections
Does Tatum or Embiid deserve a starting spot out East? Should Trae Young be an all-star? Is it time to acknowledge Lauri Markkanen? The nerds have all the answers.
Trae Young Rumors + The MVP Ladder
The nerds are back for the holiday season discussing the rumors surrounding Trae Young and ranking their top five MVP candidates so far this season.
The Pelicans are elite, the Nets have improved, and the Celtics can be beaten
The nerds are back talking ball: Can anyone defeat the mighty Celtics? Are the Pelicans legit contenders? How much better are the Lakers and Nets? Who sneaks into the East playoffs? Who is worse off: the Mavs or the T-Wolves? Let's have a nerd sesh.
How legit are these surprising NBA starts?
The Warriors have struggled, the Trail Blazers and Jazz look great, and the T-Wolves are a complete disaster. Which standout starts should we expect to continue?
Nets Fire Nash, Bill vs. Wilt and the GOAT Debate with Aaron Schroeder
Aaron Schroeder (@possiblechairs on TikTok) joins the nerds to discuss the latest update in the Nets' dumpster fire and tackle some of the great debates of NBA history.
NBA Week 1 Takeaways
The nerds give their biggest takeaways from Week 1 of NBA action: Harden is back, the rookies are great, the Lakers are what we thought and more!
NBA Awards and Playoff Predictions
As NBA basketball tips off tonight, the nerds are BACK with their FINAL SEASON PREVIEW EPISODE! Listen for all of the nerds' NBA award picks, playoff predictions, and full season preview content!
Central Division Preview
The nerds break down how the Bucks can contend again this year, why the Cavs could be the most fun team in the league and why Chicago may be headed towards basketball purgatory.
Atlantic Division Preview
The nerds discuss the loaded Atlantic division, breaking down how the 76ers can reach a new ceiling, how the Celtics build on their Finals run and what the new-look Nets can achieve.
Southeast Division Preview
The nerds talk about what the juiced up Hawks are capable of, break down if the Heat can reach another level, and discuss the remaining mediocrity in the Southeast.
Pacific Division Preview
The nerds preview the Pacific division, highlighting why the Warriors will dominate again (recorded BEFORE the Poole-Draymond scrap, everything has changed now), if the Clippers can reach new heights, why the Suns should regress and why the Lakers roster... sucks. The Kings are also acknowledged.
Northwest Division Preview
The Nuggets are scary again, the Timberwolves are taking a step up, the Blazers are fun and then there's the other two teams.
Southwest Division Preview
It's NBA season preview time! The nerds disagree more than ever before on one potential contender, preview the new-look Pelicans and returning Mavs and Grizzlies and take a brief trip to discuss some of the NBA's cellar.
Trivia Time 30
NFL and NBA history. The nerds going at it. The first ever LIVE Trivia Time. Get ready.
Donovan Mitchell's off to Cleveland, RJ is still in New York and THE NERDS ARE BACK
WE'RE BACKKKKKKKKKKK! The nerds break down Donovan Mitchell heading to the Cavs, the Jazz's full-blown rebuild and the RJ Barrett extension.
KD requests a trade, Gobert gets dealt + NBA Free Agency is still wild
KD wants out of Brooklyn, Gobert got moved, Boston just got a lot better, Dejounte and Trae are teaming up and we are just vibing.
NBA Draft Reaction
The nerds give their thoughts on the top five picks of the draft, their favorite selections, and the biggest winners of the draft.
NBA Draft Preview
The nerds discuss the consensus top five prospects of the draft and their potential landing spots, their favorite under the radar first round prospects, and the most intriguing teams on draft night.
The historical significance of another Warriors title, where the Celtics need to improve
The nerds react to the Warriors' fourth title of the Steph Curry era by putting their key players' legacies into context, analyze how the accomplishment came to be and then break down the outlook for both them and the Celtics headed into next year.
Steph's All-Time Moment and the Warriors-Celtics Dogfight
The nerds discuss ALL the major storylines of the Finals, the keys to the series, their finals picks, and a fictional 21 game between Draymond Green, Dennis Rodman, and Ben Wallace!
NBA Finals Game 1 Recap and Keys to the Series
The nerds break down all the storylines from Game 1 of the NBA Finals and the keys to each team winning another championship.
The Dubs are looking good, the ECF is a freakshow
How bout them Dubs? Title favorites? Yeah, I think so. Mavs? Better luck next year. The Celtics? Freaks. The Heat? Freaks.
Second Round Recap + Conference Finals Preview
The nerds are break and breaking down the Suns' and Sixers' catastrophic collapses, Luka magic, the Warriors and Celtics' impressive play and what's to come in the conference finals.
Ja is one of them ones, Chris Paul is the Point God + other second round thoughts
Ja is him. The Celtics are good. The Heat are also good. Chris Paul.
Second Round Game 1 Reactions + Series Previews
The nerds react to Game 1 of Warriors-Grizzlies and Bucks-Celtics and give their thoughts on how Sixers-Heat and Suns-Mavs will go down.
NBA First Round Takeaways + Celtics-Bucks Preview
The nerds reflect on Jazz-Mavericks, Suns-Pelicans, check in on Timberwolves-Grizzlies, and preview the second round matchup between Milwaukee and Boston.