Best Nerd Nuggets Podcasts (2025)

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Mavs fire Nico, Pistons & Nuggets surge, NFL Contender Rankings 2:14:20

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2d ago2:14:20

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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…

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Nerd Sesh x Broadcast Boys — Knicks Trivia, Obscure NBA Nicknames & LeBron Teammate Gauntlet 1:16:10

21h ago1:16:10

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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 Priv…

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NFL Week 10 Reaction 1:53:41

4d ago1:53:41

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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 …

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Grizzlies are cooked, OKC is unstoppable, Top 5 players the best ever? 1:28:32

6d ago1:28:32

1:28:32

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 …

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NFL Trade Deadline Reaction + Midseason Awards 1:24:39

9d ago1:24:39

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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, dis…

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NFL Week 9 Reaction 1:49:46

12d ago1:49:46

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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-C…

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NBA Real or Fake: Bucks are contenders, Maxey is a superstar 1:35:01

14d ago1:35:01

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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 Chicag…

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Opening Week Takeaways: Wemby will be the GOAT, OKC looks even better 1:54:59

17d ago1:54:59

1:54:59

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…

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NFL Week 8 Reaction 1:50:47

19d ago1:50:47

1:50:47

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 a…

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Wemby is a God, The NBA Has a Gambling Problem 1:38:55

22d ago1:38:55

1:38:55

The nerds give their takeaways from the first full slate of NBA action, discussing Victor Wembanyama’s remarkable season debut as he makes his case for the best-in-the-world and the future GOAT, how Cooper Flagg struggled in comparison, and what we should make of the NBA’s massive gambling scandal featuring Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon …

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NBA Opening Night Reaction 1:19:30

24d ago1:19:30

1:19:30

The NBA is back! The nerds give their takeaways from an epic opening-night slate, featuring an insanely dramatic win from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren & the OKC Thunder over Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson & the Houston Rockets, and Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors' matchup vs. Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers. Time…

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NBA Awards & Playoff Predictions 1:30:14

25d ago1:30:14

1:30:14

The nerds give their full NBA awards and playoff predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, discussing the epic looming MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debating Ace Bailey vs. Cooper Flagg for ROY, anticipating the start of Victor Wembanyama’s DPOY dynasty, laying out which players they expect to take the biggest leaps for M…

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NFL Week 7 Reaction 2:09:53

26d ago2:09:53

2:09:53

The nerds react to a wild Week 7 of NFL action, analyzing the SNF battle between the San Francisco 49ers & Atlanta Falcons, breaking down how Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles bounced back vs. the Minnesota Vikings, diving into Daniel Jones' & the Indianapolis Colts' continued dominance, and trying to make sense of the Denver Broncos' fever dre…

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NBA Preseason Takeaways 1:22:19

28d ago1:22:19

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The nerds give their biggest takeaways from NBA preseason action, discussing the fascinating new-look Houston Rockets offense and Reed Sheppard’s potential improvement, Ace Bailey’s surprisingly mature approach, Matas Buzelis’ impending breakout and how Lonzo Ball can make the Cleveland Cavaliers even greater. Timestamps 00:02:19 - Reed Sheppard ad…

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Nerd Sesh x Hoops Tonight | 5 Big NBA Questions 2:07:08

30d ago2:07:08

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The nerds are joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to answer five big questions before the NBA season gets started, debating whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder or Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets should be the title favorite, diving into whether the Lakers, Clippers or Warriors pose a more substantial threat and discussing why…

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NFL Week 6 Takeaways: Allen & Bills' Disaster, Chiefs are back 2:08:43

1M ago2:08:43

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The nerds give their biggest takeaways from a wild Week 6 of NFL action, crushing the Buffalo Bills for their brutal loss to the Atlanta Falcons, breaking down the Chicago Bears’ strange win over the Washington Commanders, reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs’ apparent return to elite form and generally trying to make sense of the most uncertain land…

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Southeast Predictions: Magic ready to CONTEND? Hawks most improved team? 1:44:35

1M ago1:44:35

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The nerds give their predictions for the Southeast Division, breaking down just how much of a leap Paolo Banchero & the Orlando Magic have really taken, discussing the dramatic improvements made by Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks, and diving into the inevitable mediocrity of the Miami Heat and the eternally depressing status of the Charlotte Hornets and…

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ID pharmacy (Infectious Insights: Pharmacy at the frontlines of resistance) 1:09:09

29d ago1:09:09

1:09:09

In this episode, we are joined by Nikhil Samuel, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist and PhD Candidate at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, and Associate Professor Cornelia Landersdorfer, expert in Antimicrobial Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics and Dosage Optimisation at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This episode expl…

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Nerd Sesh x Matt Sponhour - NFL has no GREAT teams, Jaguars are LEGIT, Drake Maye a Top 10 QB 1:55:19

1M ago1:55:19

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The nerds are joined by Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to discuss what Trevor Lawrence & the Jacksonville Jaguars proved by beating Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, whether there are any truly great NFL teams this season, and if Drake Maye is a Top 5 QB to start a franchise with. Then, they debate who the best coach in the NFL is…

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NBA Central Division Predictions 1:41:04

1M ago1:41:04

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The nerds give their full predictions for the NBA's Central Division, breaking down why Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley & the Cleveland Cavaliers should be heavy favorites to win the East, discussing what the ceiling is for Giannis Antetokounmpo to carry a bad Milwaukee Bucks roster to, diving into how much of a leap we should expect from Cade Cunnin…

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NFL Week 5 Reaction 2:17:11

1M ago2:17:11

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The nerds react to a wild Week 5 of NFL action, breaking down the rivalry battle between Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills & Drake Maye's New England Patriots, diving into how Bo Nix & the Denver Broncos stunned Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles, and reacting to the electric duel between Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Bu…

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NBA Atlantic Division Predictions 1:30:52

1M ago1:30:52

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The nerds give their predictions for the Atlantic Division this season, discussing whether or not Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks have real title upside, debating whether Joel Embiid & the Philadelphia 76ers have real bounce-back potential, and diving into how the Boston Celtics will have to survive without Jayson Tatum and what his return coul…

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NBA Pacific Division Predictions 1:51:08

1M ago1:51:08

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The nerds give their predictions for the Pacific Division, laying out expectations for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers amidst their massive scandal and discussing what needs to happen for Luka Doncic and LeBron James' Lakers and Steph Curry's Warriors to become contenders. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Los Angeles Clippers 00:25:59 - Los Angeles…

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NFL Week 4 Takeaways + Contender Rankings 2:13:32

1M ago2:13:32

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The nerds give their NFL Week 4 takeaways, breaking down what to make of the Kansas City Chiefs' big bounce-back win over the struggling Baltimore Ravens, discussing the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers' epic tie, and ranking the Top 10 contenders in the sport right now. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Chiefs-Ravens 00:17:12 - Packers-Cowboys 00:33:13 - …

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NBA Southwest Division Predictions 2:05:36

2M ago2:05:36

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The nerds give their full predictions for the Southwest Division, breaking down how much Fred VanVleet's absence hurts the title chances for Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, whether Victor Wembanyama can carry the San Antonio Spurs to the playoffs, and if Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg can lead the Dallas Mavericks on a deep play…

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Time to worry about Lamar & Ravens? Herbert best QB this season? Lions BACK? 1:35:25

2M ago1:35:25

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The nerds are joined by Theo Ash of the Stay Hot podcast to address some big NFL questions after Week 3, discussing how concerned we should be about the Baltimore Ravens’ slow start, if the Detroit Lions have proved they’re a top-tier contender again and whether Justin Herbert has been the best QB in the NFL season. They also react to the New York …

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NBA Northwest Division Predictions 2:09:08

2M ago2:09:08

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The nerds officially begin NBA season preview content by giving their predictions for each team in the Northwest Division, diving into the key factors on whether or not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder will repeat, discussing how Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets could return to champion status, discussing whether Anthony Edwards & the Min…

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NFL Week 3 Reaction 2:20:36

2M ago2:20:36

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The nerds react to a wild slate of NFL Week 3 action! They react to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looking for a bounce-back performance against the New York Giants, break down an epic win for the Philadelphia Eagles over the LA Rams, dive into a big divisional win for the LA Chargers over the Denver Broncos, and give their takes on eve…

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MNF Reaction + Power Rankings 1:35:32

2M ago1:35:32

1:35:32

The nerds react to a pair of Monday Night Football games, praising Baker Mayfield’s clutch win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Justin Herbert’s elite play for the LA Chargers and raising concerns about flawed offenses for the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders. Then, they rank their Top 10 NFL contenders and discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs are…

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NFL Week 2 Reaction 2:20:48

2M ago2:20:48

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The nerds react to all the NFL Week 2 action, breaking down a big win for Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles over Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs and diving into the SNF battle between sophomore QBs as Michael Penix & the Atlanta Falcons take on JJ McCarthy & the Minnesota Vikings. They also react to thrillers between the Giants & Cowbo…

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Top 10 Offensive Players in the NBA 2:12:22

2M ago2:12:22

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The nerds rank the Top 10 offensive players in the NBA, discussing whether LeBron James or Zion Williamson belong on the list, figuring out where to place older legends like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, debating whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Luka Doncic is the better purely offensive player and glazing Nikola Jokic for maintaining his throne.…

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NFL Real or Fake: McCarthy & Caleb rollercoaster debuts, Chiefs & Lions in trouble? 1:43:00

2M ago1:43:00

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The nerds are joined by Anthony Lawson to discuss which major NFL Week 1 storylines are "real or fake", discussing what to make of the wild, confusing game between J.J. McCarthy's Minnesota Vikings and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears, breaking down how concerned we should be about the Detroit Lions, arguing whether the Los Angeles Chargers have surpa…

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NFL Week 1 Reaction 2:40:39

2M ago2:40:39

2:40:39

The nerds react to a wild Week 1 of NFL action, breaking down the all-time great comeback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, discussing how Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers demolished the Detroit Lions, reacting to Aaron Rodgers' strong debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and giving their take on ever…

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TNF Reaction + Week 1 Predictions 1:21:30

2M ago1:21:30

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The NFL season is here! The nerds react to the first game of the year as Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles eked out a win over Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, then give their full predictions for every single game of the week, dissecting key matchups like Mahomes & the Chiefs vs. Herbert & the Chargers, Lamar & the Ravens vs. Josh Allen & th…

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Top 10 NBA Defenders 2:09:58

2M ago2:09:58

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The nerds rank their Top 10 defenders in the NBA... but first, they react to the major breaking news from Pablo Torre that the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the NBA's salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard an additional $28 million and discuss the possible ramifications and league-wide significance of this. Then, they get into the good stuff and debat…

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Full NFL Awards, Standings & Super Bowl Predictions 1:15:41

2M ago1:15:41

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The nerds give their complete preseason predictions for the 2025 NFL season! They make their picks for every NFL award, anticipating another epic MVP battle between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, predict the record for every single team in the league, and lay down their ultimate Super Bowl predictions! Will the Philadelphia Eagles repeat? Will the G…

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Overdose Awareness 10:49

3M ago10:49

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On Overdose Awareness Day, we’re joined by our host Jack Cullen and Kamran Zia, a Specialist in Poisons Information at the Victorian Poisons Information Centre, to explore the realities of overdose in Australia. From breaking down common misconceptions to sharing life-saving advice, this conversation shines a light on the importance of awareness, p…

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Ranking Every NFL Team By Tier 2:28:06

3M ago2:28:06

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The nerds put every NFL team into tiers! They react to the insane Micah Parsons trade and break down if this makes the Green Bay Packers major Super Bowl contenders, what on earth the future holds for the Dallas Cowboys, whether we should be ready to proclaim teams like the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos or Minnesota Vikings true contenders, and …

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Top 10 NBA Players Under 25 2:09:29

3M ago2:09:29

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The nerds rank the Top 10 NBA players under 25 based on their long-term value to build around, diving into whether Franz Wagner or Paolo Banchero is the Orlando Magic's best asset, figuring out where to rank incoming rookies like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, continuing the everlasting debate of Evan Mobley vs. Chet Holmgren, and pondering whether…

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Top 10 NFL Contenders 1:48:10

3M ago1:48:10

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The nerds rank their Top 10 NFL Contenders, breaking down why the Denver Broncos aren’t ready just yet, debating whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Washington Commanders are bigger dark horses in the NFC, and debating whether the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens or Buffalo Bills are the best bet to emerge as Super Bowl cha…

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One Hot Take About Every NFC Team 2:12:51

3M ago2:12:51

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The nerds each give a hot take about every single NFC team, disagreeing on whether Jayden Daniels & the Washington Commanders are Super-Bowl bound or in danger of missing the playoffs, breaking down whether the Detroit Lions are in danger of slipping in a loaded NFC North race, and putting together the case for a bounce-back season for the San Fran…

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DOP x Locumate AI 37:54

3M ago37:54

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In this episode of Dose of Pharma, we were joined by two inspiring guests: Ella Shearing, a hospital pharmacist specialising in ortheopedics and clinical trials and a marketing associate at Locumate.ai, and Chantelle Florenca, a community pharmacist and Head of Social Impact at Locumate.ai. We explored the importance of sustainability for the futur…

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Top 10 Center Peaks 2:14:27

3M ago2:14:27

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The nerds rank the Top 10 center peaks in NBA history, debating whether Anthony Davis or Joel Embiid peaked higher, arguing over David Robinson vs. Moses Malone, figuring out if Nikola Jokic belongs in the Top 5 and breaking down if Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Bill Russell owns the greatest peak in NB…

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Nerd Sesh x Pick A Side — Jets, Warriors & Broncos Trivia 2:09:14

3M ago2:09:14

2:09:14

The nerds are joined from the fellas at the Pick A Side podcast for another electric trivia crossover, quizzing their deep knowledge on each of their beloved New York Jets, Golden State Warriors and Denver Broncos. 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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Episode 63: From Academia to Industry: Charting Post-PhD Career Paths in Pharma 58:21

3M ago58:21

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What does life look like after a PhD? Join host Jack Cullen as three powerhouse guests- Dr. Emma Xu, Dr. Aaron Debono, and Dr. Madeline Nicholson, share how they pivoted from academia to exciting roles in pharma, business, and biotech. Packed with career tips, honest stories, and industry insights, this episode is your guide to turning academic roo…

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One Hot Take About Every AFC Team 2:11:36

3M ago2:11:36

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The nerds give one hot take on every NFL team in the AFC, breaking down why Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals might miss the playoffs again, if the New England Patriots will be the conference's biggest risers, and whether the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens or Kansas City Chiefs will prevail and head to the Super Bowl. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Patri…

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Top 10 Centers 2:00:30

3M ago2:00:30

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The nerds rank their Top 10 centers in the NBA, getting into an unsurprisingly heated debate over Domantas Sabonis' honor, trying to make sense of Joel Embiid's tricky situation, and breaking down if there's a path for Victor Wembanyama to surpass Nikola Jokic this season. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:02:00 - Honorable Mentions 00:10:39 - Kris…

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Top 10 Quarterbacks 1:59:44

3M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

The nerds kick off their NFL season preview content by ranking the Top 10 QBs in the NFL, heading into the dangerous Jalen Hurts discourse, debating whether Justin Herbert is still Top 5 and diving into whether Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson is the best in the game today. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Criteria 00:08:56 - Honorable Mentions 00…

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Top 10 Power Forwards 1:48:38

3M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

The nerds rank the Top 10 power forwards in the NBA, debating whether LeBron James or Kevin Durant makes a stronger claim for the Top 3, breaking down if either deserves to be over Jayson Tatum, and crowning Evan Mobley and Giannis Antetokounmpo as kings of the world. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions 00:08:56 - Julius Randle 00:18:32 - Aaro…

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Nerd Sesh x BDGE — Ravens, Falcons & Panthers Trivia 1:50:18

3M ago1:50:18

1:50:18

The nerds are joined by the fellas from BDGE to take on some challenging NFL trivia, reliving the glory days of Baltimore Ravens defense, feeling bad for Cam Newton for his Carolina Panthers' supporting casts and diving into Atlanta Falcons history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p…