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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

01:09:21

Episode 159 - Deserted Island Gaming

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/08/15

This week, Kris and Dave talk about their favorite game consoles and games that are essential for any deserted island stay. Plus, the FTC drops its case against Microsoft, animators work to unionize, and new nerd commendations. Nerd News FTC drops its case against Microsoft Cartoon Network & WB animators work to unionize Byword Big Talk Favorite gaming consoles and top game for each Nerd Commendations Hawkgirl #1 by Jadzia Axelrod & Amancay Nahuelpan Blade #1 by Bryan Hill, Elena

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01:11:55

Episode 158 - The Dial of Age and Depression

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/08/08

Please note: this episode was recorded before the current Hollywood strikes. This week, Kris and Dave review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Does Indy have a strong final hurrah, or does he go out with a whimper? Plus, Microsoft and Activision are set to merge, SAG strikes, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Microsoft Activision merger a go SAG joins the strike Byword Big Talk Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny Nerd Commendations World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1 The Witcher Season 3

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01:14:30

Episode 157 - Kingdom of the Crystal Movie Fix

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/08/01

Please note: this episode was recorded before the current Hollywood strikes. This week, Kris and Dave revisit Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a movie that may benefit from some fixes. Plus, Musk vs. Zuckerberg, Elektra returns, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Twitter sues Threads? Elektra returns Byword Big Talk Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Nerd Commendations My Adventures with Superman The Fable series

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01:32:35

Episode 156 - The 3rd Annual Nerdy Awards

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/07/18

This week, Kris and Dave celebrate their 3 year anniversary by handing out he 3rd annual nerdy awards. Plus, Superman casting news drops, Spider-Boys sells (?), and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Superman Legacy casting announcement Spider-Boy gets a series Byword Big Talk The 3rd Annual Nerdies Nerd Commendations Scream VI The Oregon Trail

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01:17:02

Episode 155 - The Flush

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/07/11

This week, Kris and Dave talk about one of the final DCEU films: The Flash. Was it an epic conclusion or a giant flush? Plus, FTC hearings lead to big gaming news. Marvel gets into AI, and new nerd commendations Nerd News Secret Invasion criticized for AI intro FTC Microsoft hearings lead to big revelations Byword Big Talk The Flash Nerd Commendations Extraction 2 Strange New World Season 2

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01:27:15

Episode 154 - Across the Spider-Verse

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/07/04

This week, Kris and Dave talk about the new Miles Morales film Across the Spider-verse. Does it live up to the first installment? Plus, CBR hits a snag, The Flash makes negative headlines, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News CBR lays off editorial staff The Flash garners negative feedback Byword Big Talk Across the Spider-verse Nerd Commendations Greenlight for Steam Deck Midnight Suns

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01:16:17

Episode 153 - Titanic Avengers of the Chrome Calzone

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/06/20

This week, Kris and Dave talk about some newly launched series from DC and Marvel. Are they worth a look or major disappointments? Plus, Immortal Thor is coming, the Fantastic Four MCU cast gets “leaked” and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Immortal Thor announced New rumors around MCU Fantastic Four Cast Byword Big Talk Avengers #1 by Jed Mackay & C.F. Villa Superman #1 by Joshua Williams & Jamal Campbell Guardians of the Galaxy #1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Kev Walker Titans #1 by Tom

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01:17:44

Episode 152 - Guardians of the Ms. Marvel

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/06/13

This week, Kris and Dave dive deep into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Was it a fitting conclusion or a giant letdown? Plus, Overwatch 2 is back in the news, a certain Marvel character bites the dust, and new nerd commendations. Nerd News Overwatch 2 PvE mode canceled The Death of Ms. Marvel Byword Big Talk Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Nerd Commendations Ship of Harkinian TMNT: Splintered Fate on Apple Arcade

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01:13:27

Episode 151 - Everybody is naked in the Ultimate...

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/05/23

The Ultimate Universe is about to return, so Kris and Dave look back at the first volume of The Ultimates. Does the inspiration behind the MCU hold up today? Plus, writer's strike, Sony shuts down a small studio, and Dave revisits the Steam Deck. Nerd News WGA votes to strike Sony shutters small studio Byword Big Talk The Ultimates by Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch Nerd Commendations Thor by Torunn Grønbekk & Nic Klein The Steam Deck revisited

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01:04:34

Episode 150 - It feels like the first time

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/05/16

Celebrate 150 episodes of the Byword! Kris and Dave go back to the beginning and read some first appearances of notable comic book characters. How do they hold up today? Plus, Andy Samberg gets cloned, IDW struggles, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Andy Samberg cast as Ben Reilly A dark day for IDW Byword Big Talk Action Comics #1 Amazing Fantasy #15 Detective Comics #27 X-Men #1 Nerd Commendations Power Rangers: Once and Always Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur on Disney Plus

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Episode 149 - Talking to your kids about the robot...

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/05/09

This week, Kris and Dave review the first trade of the Image Comics series Saga. Is it great sci-fi or lackluster and weird? Also, will Star Wars' Finn return? Why is the new DLC for Horizon: Forbidden West getting review bombed? Plus, new nerd commendations! Nerd News The return of Finn? Horizon: Burning Shores DLC gets review bombed Byword Big Talk Saga, Vol. 1 Nerd Commendations Superboy: Man of Tomorrow by Kenny Porter, Si Spurrier, Marco Santucci & Jahnoy Lindsay MMPR/TMNT II by Ryan Parrott

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01:02:00

Episode 148 - What do Toad Turds look like, anyway?

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/05/02

This week, Kris and Dave review the Super Mario Bros movie. Is it a nostalgic dream come true, or a retro nightmare? Plus, Star Wars Celebration highlights, The Marvels trailer, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News The Marvels trailer releases Star Wars Celebration highlights Byword Big Talk The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nerd Commendations Power Rangers by Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (2023) by Jackson Lanzig, Collin Kelly, and Kev Walker

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01:12:59

Episode 147 - A Comic Character Rebirth

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/04/18

This week, Kris and Dave discuss some comics characters that need a rebirth this spring. Plus, the E3 is cancelled, Batman & Robin returns, and Dave goes bonkers for the Steam Deck! Nerd News E3 Cancelled New Batman & Robin comic announced Byword Big Talk Springtime for Comics Characters Nerd Commendations Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) The Steam Deck

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01:23:39

Episode 146 - Shazam & the Fury of the Box Office

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/04/11

This week, Kris and Dave review Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Does it warrant the massive box office bomb it has become? Plus, the Last Ronin and the best Jedi return! Plus, new nerd commendations! Nerd News Last Ronin Video Game Announced Return of the "Best" Jedi Byword Big Talk Shazam: Fury of the Gods Nerd Commendations Superman by Williamson & Campbell The Sims 4

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01:02:58

Episode 145 - Making the (Hero) Band

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/04/04

Let's get weird! Kris and Dave choose a bunch of fictional characters to perform in a band! Which characters did they choose for which role? Plus, they discuss the passing of Lance Reddick and present new nerd commendations! Nerd News Nightwing #105 goes first-person The loss of Lance Redddick Byword Big Talk Ready to Rock! Nerd Commendations Darkwing Duck Dark Knights of Steel

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Episode 144 - A Female Force

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/03/28

This week, Kris and Dave celebrate women's history by building an all-female team of heroes. No limits apply; who did they choose for their teams? Plus, Wonder Woman gets animated and the Gargoyles return! Nerd News Wonder Woman gets animated What If Season 2 introduces new character Byword Big Talk Ladies' Night! Nerd Commendations Gargoyles Age of Empires II: Definite Edition

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01:02:27

Episode 143 - Nerd Commendations Revisited

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/03/21

This week, Kris and Dave dig through the archives of the Byword to discuss some of their favorite nerd commendations from the past. Plus, was a big-screen Batman Beyond cartoon in the works at WB? Does the new TMNT cartoon promise greatness? Plus, more new nerd commendations! Nerd News Was DC's answer to Into the Spider-Verse a Batman Beyond movie? Mutant Mayhem is coming! Byword Big Talk Favorite past nerd commendations Nerd Commendations Ghosted by Joshua Williamson and Goran Sudzuka Unearthed: A

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01:10:24

Episode 142 - Mediocre Mania?

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/03/07

This week, Kris and Dave take a deep dive into the Quantum Realm as they review Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. Plus, AI comic books, more Lord of the Rings movies, and Kris watches a horror movie...willingly! Nerd News AI comic book copyright rejected New Lord of the Rings movies on the way Byword Big Talk Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania Nerd Commendations DC Universe Infinite Ultra Nope

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01:12:01

Episode 141 - What’s New, DCU?

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/02/28

Kris and Dave dig into the recently announced slate of DC cinematic and animated projects. Are James Gunn and Peter Safran making all the right moves? Plus, Hellboy reboots, The Marvels gets delayed, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News The Marvels gets a poster and a delay Hellboy reboot announced Byword Big Talk DC Universe - Gods and Monsters Nerd Commendations XCOM 2 Night Court (2023)

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01:18:12

Episode 140 - Krakoa vs. Luuke Skywalker

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/02/21

Not a typo! The longest-teased homework assignment in Byword history has finally arrived, as Kris and Dave sit down to discuss Marvel's House of X/Powers of X and Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire trilogy. Plus, more news and nerd commendations! Nerd News Comixology hit by layoffs Mandalorian Season 3 trailer arrives Byword Big Talk House of X/Powers of X Heir to the Empire Trilogy Nerd Commendations JSA & Justice Society of America by Geoff Johns & Various Artists Strange Academy by Skottie Young

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