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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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01:07:39

Episode 139 - Nostalgia is one Heck of a Drug

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/02/07

This week, Kris and Dave experience some serious flashbacks, as they discuss nostalgic media. Which properties get nostalgia right? Which get it horribly wrong? Plus, The Batman 2 is on the way, the History of the World returns, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News History of the World Part 2 coming to Hulu The state of The Batman Part II Byword Big Talk Nostalgia! Nerd Commendations Wolverine: The Long Night Star Trek by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Ramon Rosanas

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52:55

Episode 138 - Conspiracy (Fan) Theories

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/01/24

It’s a conspiracy! Kris and Dave discuss their favorite, and strangest, fan theories about Superman, Star Wars, and…Mephisto? Plus, Wednesday renewal, Ezra Miller’s Flash future, and brand-new nerd commendations! Nerd News Wednesday renewed for season 2 Ezra Miller’s stock rising among WBD execs Byword Big Talk Fan Theories! Nerd Commendations She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell & Roge Antonio Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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01:00:56

Episode 137 - A Look to the Future

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/01/18

Kris and Dave look ahead to the March 2023 comic book solicits. What are they excited to pick up? Plus, Batgirl’s final suit stands revealed, Kris goes back to the Disney+ well, and Dave finds a new Captain America run to love. Nerd News New Stan Lee Documentary coming Final Batgirl suit revealed Byword Big Talk March 2023 comic book solicits Nerd Commendations Tales of the Jedi on Disney+ Captain America by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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56:32

Episode 136 - Artists...and a Star Wars Detour

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/01/10

Kris and Dave talk about art and the artists they just can’t get enough of. Who made the list? Plus, AfterShock Comics files for bankruptcy, Hera Syndulla makes the leap to live action, and brand-new nerd commendations! Nerd News AfterShock Comics Files For Bankruptcy, Owes Creators Five Figure Sums Ahsoka Rumors Suggest a Live Action Captain Hera Syndulla Byword Big Talk Favorite Artists Nerd Commendations Batman: Urban Legends by Various Photon by Eve Ewing & Luca Maresca

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01:00:32

Episode 135 - Nerd Year Resolutions

The Nerd Byword ·

2023/01/05

It's a new year and Kris and Dave have some ambitious plans! Join us as we discuss our nerd year resolutions. Plus, Kris and Dave react to Cavill's ouster from the role of Superman, and brand-new nerd commendations! Nerd News Henry Cavill out as Superman Hypno Hustler movie announced Byword Big Talk Nerd Year Resolutions Nerd Commendations Civilization VI for iPad Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Cody Ziglar & Federico Vicentini

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01:16:17

Episode 134 - James Gunn’s Little Helpers

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/12/27

Kris and Dave build their own DC Cinematic Universe! Which six films do they suggest James Gunn use to build his “phase 1” of films? Plus, Patty Jenkins moves on from Wonder Woman, Hellboy gets a video game, and a closer look at Bendis’ creator-owned works. Nerd News Patty Jenkins off Wonder Woman 3 Hellboy gets a video game Byword Big Talk Kris & Dave’s DC Cinematic Universe Nerd Commendations Powers by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming Midnight Suns

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54:21

Episode 133 - Pitching Comic Books

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/12/20

Kris and Dave put their writing hats on and discuss comic books they’d pitch to DC and Marvel. A recurring theme? Dick Grayson! Plus, new trailer reactions for Guardians of the Galaxy and Indiana Jones, and brand-new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News New Indiana Jones 5 Trailer Released New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer Arrives Byword Big Talk Comic Book Pitches! Nerd Commendations Morning Glories by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma Nightwing (Rebirth) by Tim Seeley, Javier Fernandez, Marcus To

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01:29:50

Episode 132 - Wakanda Forever

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/12/13

It’s a Wakanda Forever deep dive, as Kris and Dave are joined by Ash, creator and host of the X of Words podcast, as they analyze the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, Microsoft faces some hurdles in buying Activision and Kris and Dave pay tribute to Power Rangers star Jason David Frank. Nerd News Jason David Frank passes away Government prepares to fight Microsoft acquisition of Activision Byword Big Talk Wakanda Forever Nerd Commendations Gotham Knights The Black Phone

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01:12:18

Episode 131 - The Nerd World Cup

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/12/06

In celebration of the World Cup, Kris and Dave each draft an international team of characters from the nerd multiverse! Plus, Twitter implodes, Jenny Ortega joins the MCU (maybe), and two new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News Twitter Implodes Jenny Ortega rumored as White Tiger Byword Big Talk The Nerd World Cup! Nerd Commendations The Autumnal Marvel Snap!

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58:05

Episode 130 - A Basketful of Asgardians

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/11/29

Kris and Dave fight the darkness of Thor: The Dark World with some fixes that would make the movie less bland. Plus, a tribute to Kevin Conroy, a gloomy prediction for the Witcher, and a basketful of new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News Witcher: Blood Origins teaser trailer hits the web Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy passes away at 66 Byword Big Talk Fixing Thor: The Dark World Nerd Commendations Matt Wagner’s Zorro Basketful of Heads

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01:27:20

Episode 129 - The Henry Cavill Power Hour

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/11/22

Up, Up and Away! With Henry Cavill returning for a Man of Steel sequel, Kris and Dave compile a wish list of beats and castings they would like to see in the movie. Plus, James Gunn takes over DC movies, Cavill exits The Witcher, and more fresh Nerd Commendations! Nerd News James Gunn put in charge of DC movies Henry Cavill exits The Witcher Byword Big Talk Making Man of Steel 2 Nerd Commendations Titan Comics’ Life is Strange Rise of the TMNT

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01:22:57

Episode 128 - Black Adam’s Power Move

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/11/15

We say “Shazam!” and dive headfirst into the new DC movie Black Adam! Did the balance of power in the DCEU truly change? Plus, Henry Cavill returns as Superman, Harrison Ford joins the MCU, and all-new Nerd Commendations arrive! Nerd News Harrison Ford joins the MCU Henry Cavill Superman sequel in development Byword Big Talk Black Adam Nerd Commendations Boom Studios’ Power Rangers Andor

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01:00:59

Episode 127 - Bigfoot Knows Karate!

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/11/10

Dan Price returns! Kris sits down with the comics creator to talk BigFoot Knows Karate. Plus, a Bayonetta voice actor calls for a boycott of the game, Cartoon Network layoffs cause concerns, and Nerd Commendations return! Nerd News Bayonetta voice actor calls for boycott Cartoon Network hit with layoffs Byword Big Talk BigFoot Knows Karate Nerd Nightmare Stray Dogs The Many Deaths of Leila Star

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01:00:05

Episode 126 - Nerding Out about Non-Nerdy Stuff

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/11/01

Shocktober concludes! Kris and Dave draw outside the lines, revealing their fandoms that are NOT related to comics, TV, or movies. Plus, the Mario trailer sparks controversy, a composer is attacked on social media, and the final Nerd Nightmare clowns around in the sewer! Nerd News Super Mario trailer released Composer Lorne Balfe attacked online Byword Big Talk Non-nerdy nerdoms Nerd Nightmare It (2017)

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01:14:46

Episode 125 - The Descent into Streaming

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/10/25

Shocktober continues! On the heels of the shocking cancellation of Paper Girls on Amazon Prime Video, Kris and Dave discuss the mistakes, and solutions, of streaming media. Plus, Dave colors outside the lines during the nerd news segment, and Kris experiences The Descent! Nerd News Cheating allegations in chess, poker, & fishing? Warner Bros Discovery gets hit with a class action lawsuit Byword Big Talk The State of Streaming Media Nerd Nightmare The Descent (2005)

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Episode 124 - Either Them or Us or Krasinski

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/10/18

Shocktober continues! Mark Bernal returns to the Byword to talk about Either Them or Us, the epic comic that pitches samurai against witches. Plus, Kris and Dave talk about David Yost’s return to Power Rangers, Hugh Jackman’s return to Wolverine, and the 2018 horror film A Quiet Place! Nerd News David Yost Returns to Power Rangers Hugh Jackman returns to Wolverine Byword Big Talk Mark Bernal - Either Them or Us Nerd Nightmare A Quiet Place

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01:24:09

Episode 123 - A Screaming Halloween Man Spooktacular

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/10/11

Shocktober continues! Drew Edwards returns to the Byword to talk about Halloween Man’s new home. Plus, Kris and Dave talk about Darth Vader’s retirement, Netflix’s new slate of programming, and the 1996 horror classic Scream! Nerd News James Earl Jones Retires from Darth Vader role Tudum announces new Netflix slate Byword Big Talk Drew Edward’s Halloween Man on Global Comix Nerd Nightmare Scream (1996)

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01:12:22

Episode 122 - Nerd Commendations & Nightmares

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/10/04

Welcome to Shocktober! Kris and Dave invite their listeners to a nerd commendation “hoedown” and bring fan-favorite segment nerd nightmare back from the (un)dead! Plus, a D23 debrief and a closer look at Microsoft’s plans to purchase more studios! Nerd News D23 Debrief Microsoft holds XBox price steady, promises more studio purchases Byword Big Talk Kris’ Nerd Commendations The Cowabunga Collection X-Men: Red Amazing Spider-Man Dave’s Nerd Commendations Revival Elle(s) Buffy the Vampire

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01:08:10

Episode 121 - Spider-Man vs. the Finger Guns

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/09/27

Kris and Dave wrap up their Raimi Revisited trilogy by attempting the impossible: fixing Spider-Man 3. Plus, Paper Girls gets canceled, Assassin’s Creed looks to the future, and Dave pivots from TV to a comic nerd commendation. Nerd News Prime Video’s Paper Girls is canceled The future of Assassin’s Creed Revealed Byword Big Talk Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3 Nerd Commendations Resident Alien by Peter Hogan & Steve Parkhouse She-Hulk on Disney+

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01:04:14

Episode 120 - Is Spider-Man 2 the Best Around?

The Nerd Byword ·

2022/09/21

Kris and Dave finally settle the great debate in the second installment of Raimi Revisited: is Spider-Man 2 the best? Plus, She-Hulk twerks, MCU casting rumors swirl, and an all-Prime Video nerd commendation! Nerd News MCU Casting Rumors She-Hulk twerks Byword Big Talk Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 Nerd Commendations Paper Girls The Rings of Power

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