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The Nerd Byword

Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.

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All Episodes

58:50

Episode 079 - Superheroes in need of some Love

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/11/29

Kris and Dave talk underappreciated, underrated, and undervalued characters at DC and Marvel. Which characters at the big two need some love? Plus, could Star Wars sequel characters return in future projects? Why is director Ridley Scott mad at superheroes? And when did Dave become a nurse? Listen to find out! Nerd News Adam Driver is willing to return to Star Wars as Kylo Ren Ridley Scott disparages superhero movies Byword Big Talk Dave's DC Three: Elongated Man The Question(s) The Jokester Kris

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58:31

Episode 078 - Just Imagine...Stan Lee trying to write...

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/11/22

Kris and Dave tackle Stan Lee's Just Imagine series once more, checking out his take on Green Lantern, the Flash, and JLA. Plus, Activision employees rebel against the CEO, X-Men returns, and Dave talks a comic book deep cut. Nerd News X-Men '97 Returns Activision employees petition to remove CEO Byword Big Talk Stan Lee's Green Lantern Stan Lee's Flash Stan Lee's JLA Nerd Commendations Amazing Spider-Man (Current) Gargoyles: Clan Building

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49:08

Episode 077 - The End of the World

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/11/15

Kris and Dave sit down with Mario Candelaria, contributor to the upcoming comic book anthology Producing the End of the World coming from Soda & Telepaths. Plus, Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks and a 90s comics recommendation from Dave. Nerd News Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks Lauren Ridloff’s Makkari leads to surge in interest for learning ASL Byword Big Talk Producing the End of the World Nerd Commendations World’s Finest Three by Chuck Dixon and Karl Kesel Marvel Unlimited’s Infinity Comics

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46:46

Episode 076 - Superhero Fashion Week

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/11/08

Kris and Dave superhero fashion and offer some constructive criticism to several DC and Marvel superheroes. Plus, Image Comics workers unionize, Activision Blizzard is in trouble, and nerd commendations returns! Nerd News Image comic book workers form a union Activision Blizzard is in trouble Byword Big Talk Superhero Fashion Nerd Commendations Fear Street 1994 (2021) Comic Book Herald

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01:20:11

Episode 075 - Escape from FanDome

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/11/01

Kris and Dave discuss all the major announcements spinning out of DC's FanDome event. Plus, Ms. Marvel gets new powers, Darth Vader returns, and Nerd Nightmare concludes with The Shining! Nerd News Ms. Marvel promo art hints at new powers Anakin Skywalker returns in Ahsoka series Byword Big Talk DC FanDome Nerd Nightmare The Shining (1980)

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01:02:34

Episode 074 - Did Spencer‘s Spider-Man Peter Out?

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/10/25

Kris and Dave sit down to discuss Nick Spencer's Spider-Man run. Was it a big win or big loss? Plus, Mark Waid returns to DC, Tom Holland leaves Spider-Man, and nerd nightmare continues! Nerd News Mark Waid & Dan Mora on “World’s Finest” Detective Comics Back-Up Will “No Way Home” be Holland’s final Spidey film? Byword Big Talk Nick Spencer's Amazing Spider-Man Post-Mortem Nerd Nightmare Insidious

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01:02:57

Episode 073- Coming Out & Making Comics

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/10/18

Kris and Dave sit down with Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics to talk about making it on the independent scene. Plus, DC reveals Jon Kent is bisexual and Kris invites a special guest to the Byword to discuss this development. Nerd News Nintendo Online Expansion to Cost $50 for Individual $80 for Family Plan Jon Kent Comes Out Byword Big Talk Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics Nerd Nightmare Friday the 13th (1980)

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01:01:31

Episode 072 - Shang Chi vs. the Exorcist

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/10/11

Kris and Dave review the newest entry into the MCU, Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings. Plus, Sabrina Spellman returns, Agatha Harkness returns, and Nerd Nightmare returns! Nerd News Agatha Harkness & Monica Rambeau to Disney+ Sabrina Spellman returns! Byword Big Talk Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings Nerd Nightmare The Exorcist (1973)

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52:30

Episode 071 - Stephanie Williams meet Nubia

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/10/04

Kris and Dave sit down with comics writer Stephanie Williams to talk about her upcoming DC series, Nubia and the Amazons. Plus, ScarJo settles, Kris chickens out of Nerd Nightmare and Dave learns how to pronounce some names! Nerd News Friday the 13th writer reclaims the rights to the horror franchise ScarJo settles Disney lawsuit Byword Big Talk Stephanie Williams' Nubia and the Amazons Nerd Commendations Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Komer and Joe Keery Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip

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01:11:38

Episode 070 - The Not-So-Amazing Spider-Man

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/09/28

Kris and Dave target the mighty Marvel machine and try to fix Marc Webb's 2012 Spidey flick, The Amazing Spider-Man. Plus, Marvel sues, Russell T. Davies returns to Doctor Who, and Kris meets Milestone! Nerd News Russell T. Davies returns to Doctor Who Marvel sues heirs of Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and Gene Colan Byword Big Talk The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Nerd Commendations Superman & Lois Static: Season One by Vita Ayala & ChrisCross

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01:18:37

Episode 069 - Zack Snyder‘s Man of Sad?

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/09/20

Kris and Dave switch it up and try to fix Zack Snyder's 2013 Superman film, Man of Steel. Plus, IDW breaks away from Diamond and Dave's dream comic book series is finally announced! Nerd News IDW breaks away from Diamond Distribution Batgirls series announced for December Byword Big Talk Fixing Zack Snyder's Man of Steel Nerd Commendations Marvel Future Revolution Y - The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan & Pia Guerra

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01:03:22

Episode 068 - Jarred Luján vs. Action Labs

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2021/09/13

Kris and Dave sit down with Jarred Luján to discuss publisher Action Labs and his MIA book Crash & Troy. Plus, we plug back into the Matrix, a horror comedy catches Dave's eye, and Kris goes straight to Hades! Nerd News The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Arrives Marvel Unlimited Gets a Face Lift Byword Big Talk Jarred Luján details his struggle with Action Labs & his new book All the Devils Are Here Nerd Commendations The Final Girls Hades

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56:10

Episode 067 - Stan Lee Takes On DC‘s Trinity

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/09/06

Kris and Dave talk about Stan Lee's reimagining of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Was Stan "The Man" able to bring something new to these characters? Plus, GameBoy may be coming to Switch and comic book publisher Action Labs is in hot water with creators! Nerd News Are GameBoy games coming to Switch Online? Action Labs in hot water with comics creators Byword Big Talk Just Imagine Stan Lee Created DC's Trinity Nerd Commendations Dark Ages #1 The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years - The

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01:04:49

Episode 066 - Pipe Creepers and Spidey Trailers

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/08/30

Kris and Dave talk Spidey's No Way Home trailer, new Marvel video game Midnight Suns and the comic book return of Chris Reeve's Superman. Plus, comic book creator Frank Martin returns to the Byword and talks all things Pipe Creepers #1. Nerd News Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Released Marvel's Midnight Suns Announced Byword Big Talk Frank Martin's Pipe Creepers #1 on Kickstarter Nerd Commendations Superman '78 #1 Pluto TV

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54:14

Episode 065 - All the News Fit for Nerds

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/08/23

Kris and Dave go full nerd news and talk about all the stories they've wanted to talk about recently, including Black Canary's new movie, Funimation and Crunchyroll's merger, and Activision's questionable Call of Duty decisions. Plus, as always, nerd commendations. Nerd News All Activision studios now working on Call of Duty Black Canary movie announced Byword Big Talk News-a-Rama! Nerd Commendations Only Forward by Michael Marshall Smith Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith

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01:06:35

Episode 064 - (Suicide) Squad Goals

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/08/16

Kris and Dave dive into director James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Can it wash the bad taste of the previous film from their mouths? Plus, comic creators go "Substack", DC goes medieval, and Marvel goes alternate reality. Nerd News Comic Creators move to Substack Dark Knights of Steel announced Byword Big Talk James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Nerd Commendations Marvel's What If? Batman '89 #1

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01:05:47

Episode 063 - A New Hope...for the DCEU

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/08/09

Kris and Dave discuss their hopes and dreams for the future of DC live-action movies. Plus, Ms. Marvel's television series may be making some drastic changes to the character and Batman begins...an audio podcast? Nerd News Disney+ Ms. Marvel series may make drastic changes to the character Batman: The Audio Adventures podcast coming to HBO Max Byword Big Talk The Future of the DCEU Nerd Commendations Masters of the Universe: Revelation The Ultimates by Al Ewing & Kenneth Rocafort

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54:38

Episode 062 - You've Been a Bad, Bad Boy (or Girl)

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/08/02

Kris and Dave discuss their favorite villains from pop culture and leap from comics to novels and movies. Plus, ScarJo sues Disney and there’s some bad news for fans of the video game Horizon: Forbidden West. Nerd News ScarJo sues Disney over Black Widow release Horizon: Forbidden West reportedly delayed until 2022 Byword Big Talk Favorite Pop Culture Villains Nerd Commendations The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The First 25 Years Nightcrawler

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01:11:30

Episode 061 - Big Trouble, Some Crisis, and Bad Comics

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/07/26

Kris and Dave talk about the worst comics they’ve every read…again. Plus, Masters of the Universe gets review-bombed and Michael B. Jordan develops a Superman property for HBO Max. Nerd News Fans review-bomb Masters of the Universe: Revelation Michael B. Jordan developing Val-Zod movie Byword Big Talk Identity Crisis Civil War II Heroes in Crisis Clone Conspiracy Countdown to Final Crisis Trouble Nerd Commendations Asylum by Madeleine Roux Generation X

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57:21

Episode 060 - All about Black Widow, Comrade!

The Nerd Byword ·

2021/07/19

Kris and Dave review the long-awaited MCU movie Black Widow. Plus, Valve announced a new portable gaming system and Lovecraft Country ends. Nerd News Steam Deck announced Lovecraft Country cancelled, earns award nominations Byword Big Talk Black Widow Nerd Commendations Secrets of the Force Gunpowder Milkshake

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