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It's really been half a decade since your favorite co-hosts started coming together to give you the latest nerd news! Sit back as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith reminisce on how the show started, when they got on board, and the growth they've seen over its span.
And, lastly, a special thanks to all of you for your support on this journey!
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In this week's episode, Victoria and Mikkel discuss how culture's meld and mix with western influences appearing in shows featuring gods, monsters, and other larger-than-life characters.
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This episode of This Week in Nerd News offers a double dose of absurd news items as Keith hits Mikkel with a surprise twist and his very own version of "Madlibs of News Headlines"!
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Victoria and Mikkel talk about how studios can thread the needle when it comes to creating superhero movies that tell new stories without exhausting an audience that's invested billions into the industry.
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Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith are back again to discuss what nerdy things they're most looking forward to in 2024! And to keep the birthday celebrations rolling, of course.
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It's the time of year when all three of your favorite co-hosts of This Week in Nerd News come together to celebrate Keith and Mikkel's birthdays and look back on their favorite things from the year so far. Stay tuned for part two where they look ahead to whats to come!
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Victoria and Mikkel are back to your regularly scheduled programming after celebrating Black Nerd Problem's 10th anniversary. In this episode, they play a fun game of madlibs and pivot to focusing on upcoming animation projects.
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It's been a whole 10 years since Black Nerd Problems was founded! Join Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith as they look back on the legacy of the company that brought them all together and fostered great relationships and memories.
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The reaction to Assassin's Creed Shadows was... interesting. Keith and Mikkel dive into the discourse following the game's announcement and why it's odd and disingenuous that critics of it are falling back on historical accuracy.
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The list of reasons the U.S. government wants to force ByteDance to sell TikTok is allegedly a long one. But Keith and Mikkel feel that's far from the whole story. Our two co-hosts dive into what a potential ban could look like and what the motivations might be.
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We're back! After fighting various illnesses and inconveniences, your nerdy co-hosts all return to catch you up on what they've been binging and the latest drama in the space of content creators trying to go independent.
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Larian Studios, which made arguably the best video game of 2023 in Baldur's Gate 3, recently announced that there will not be any downloadable content for the game or a Baldur's Gate 4 as it distances itself from Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons and Dragons. Victoria and Keith discuss this move and whether or not it was a surprise.
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In this episode, Keith talks about the life-changing, experience of watching Dune and Dune 2 in the same day as Victoria chimes in with context from Isaac Asimov's book series. May thy knife chip and shatter.
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Everyone seems to have a stance on the new adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender, and your favorite nerdy co-hosts are no different!
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2024 had gotten off to a rocky start, with layoffs happening across different sectors of the nerd industry. Victoria and Mikkel recap some of the most shocking moments while also sprinkling in their usual commentary on the latest hijinks.
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2024 looks to be a great year for anime content with new shows reportedly crashing streaming services, the return of beloved favorites, and the ever-expanding One Piece universe.
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To wrap up the year, Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith run through some of their favorite media from 2023. They touch on TV shows, movies, video games, and more!
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This week in nerd news... Victoria and Mikkel talk about sitcom characters saving Santa for the holidays, the future of fantasy series and fandom, and why capitalism and day lights savings time continue to make life so, so hard.
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Is it just us, or are live action adaptations starting to get better? Well, at least more often. There's still plenty to be cautious about, which Keith and Victoria discuss here.
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Mikkel and Keith team up to tackle some of the news to come out of New York Comic Con (NYCC), including a trailer for the new Scott Pilgrim animated series, quotes from Robert Kirkman about 'Invincible', and more.
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After a brief haitus, Mikkel, Victoria, and Keith are back to bring you your favorite nerdy podcast!
In this special reunion episode, catch up with what the hosts have been up to, which includes a lot of hours spent on Baldur's Gate 3.
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Keith and Victoria discuss how some folks not knowing how to act in solidarity amid the ongoing Hollywood strikes.
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Mikkel and Keith return to catch you up on som of the latest developments (and shenanigans) going on surrounding the Hollywood strikes.
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Keith and Victoria both saw "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and do their absolute best to give a spoiler-free recap and review.
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There are only a few places where you can get caught up on WGA strike news and get an informed take on why everyone is taking artificial intelligence too far. This show is one of them!
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The last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike, it was felt across the entire entertainment industry. Mikkel and Victoria break down the causes and potential outcomes of the current strike.
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In this week's episode, Victoria and Keith catch up on the news tied to more Avatar: The Last Airbender content – which Keith feels really passionate about for some reason.
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The day has come when Keith tries to convince Mikkel to take the leap and join the Doctor Who fandom with the start of the next series starring Ncuti Gatwa. Check out the episode to get a brief breakdown of the popular series and to see what Mikkel decides to do.
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In this episode, we do our best to keep you up to date with Warner Bros. Discovery's latest decisions and the impact they may have.
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Victoria and Keith are back with another episode of This Week in Nerd News to give you their thoughts on the latest Oscars, including winners, "champagne" carpet moments, and general discourse.
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March is going to be a big month for the TWINN crew, as Keith and Mikkel are both looking forward to the final (?) season of Ted Lasso and Mikkel prepares to disappear for an undetermined amount of time to add to their 4,000 (!!!!) hours playing Destiny 2!
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Mikkel and Victoria dive into two of the most consistent ongoing themes on the show – television and capitalism. But this time they go deep into the dark sides of both and what that means for fans.
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So much has happened as a result of the big moves happening over at DC that it can be hard to keep track. Victoria and Keith are here to help make sense of it all with their trademark cautious optimism.
The Black and brown girl magic runs deep in this episode as Mikkel and Victoria dive through three projects to keep an eye out for, including Hulu's 1619 Project, Netflix's African Queens: Njinga, and Polite Society.
Of course, this only comes after a game of Madlibs or News Headline featuring Channing Tatum, Jared Leto, and James Cameron.
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A major shakeup happened in the world of TTRPGs, specifically tied to a leaked open gaming licensing document from Wizards of the Coast, the owner of Dungeons and Dragons. Fans were up in arms and the company eventually responded.
Victoria and Keith, two of your three resident news nerds, break it all down here.
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Look, it's not our fault that DC is making all of the news right now. But they are and Mikkel and Keith have a lot of thoughts about some of James Gunn's new statements about the direction of the company.
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Despite the major shakeups happening in the world of animation, there are still plenty of upcoming titles to look forward to. Victoria and Mikkel play a newsworthy game of madlibs, they talk about which animation projects they're keeping a close eye on.
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This week, Keith and Mikkel focus on DC as James Gunn and Peter Safran start their takeover to try and rebuild the cinematic universe. Then, things get a little emotional as they each look back on the loss of Kevin Conroy, the best Batman to ever exist.
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Hercules is being made into a live-action movie... that's inspired by Tik Tok?
Keith and Victoria do their best to figure out what that could possibly mean and what other live-action adaptations they do and don't want to see. Also, we've got a lot of TV show cancellations to talk about.
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This week, Victoria and Mikkel talk about their excitement about "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur." But that's only after they run through topics like a 'Constantine' sequel with Keanu Reeves and Squid Games in real life.
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So much news came out of D23 that Mikkel and Keith can't even get to it all! But they do let you know about what caught their eye and you should be looking out for.
Plus Marvel updates!
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So much news came out of D23 that Mikkel and Keith can't even get to it all! But they do let you know about what caught their eye and you should be looking out for.
Plus Marvel updates!
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Mikkel tries to stump Victoria with one of the most random games of madlibs in TWINN history. Then the two go down a list of surprising, if not confusing, live-action adaptations that are in production.
P.S. Long live Quibi! – Keith
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Mikkel tries to stump Victoria with one of the most random games of madlibs in TWINN history. Then the two go down a list of surprising, if not confusing, live-action adaptations that are in production.
P.S. Long live Quibi! – Keith
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The moves being made by Warner Bros. Discovery are being felt throughout the entire entertainment industry. Victoria and Keith are here to break down what's happening and why.
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For the first time ever, our hosts are recording in the same room all at the same time!
We even have a few friends join us for a recap of all the things at C2E2 and a weekend full of nerdy activities.
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When icons pass, it often seems to be in short succession, as was the case with Mary Alice, Bill Russell, and Nichelle Nichols. Victoria and Mikkel take a moment to reflect on their legacies and also catch up on general nerdiness.
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So many things happened at San Diago Comic-Con this year! Enough for a two-hour episode. But, in #TWINN fashion, Keith and Mikkel do their best to give you a speedrun recap in less than 20 minutes.
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You know what's scarier than vampires? The inevitability of paying more for streaming services.
This week, Keith and Victoria talk streaming wars, the start of Summer Spooky Season, and drama on reality television.
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It's time for another anime round-up! Victoria and Mikkel walk you through upcoming anime they're looking forward to most, including the return of a classic.
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After a brief hiatus, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel return!
We couldn't let too much time go by without checking back in with each other and all of you. Plus we celebrate Keith and Mikkel's shared birthday week.
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After another fun round of Madlibs, Victoria and Mikkel catch you up what's happening in the nerd world. But they make sure to save some time to appreciate Studio Ghibli films and the latest developments with them.
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Victoria and Keith go from one extreme to another as they look ahead to some future productions that are questionable, at best, and others that make them "cautiously optimistic."
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This week, Mikkel and Keith play everyone's favorite game show -- that also makes them lose just a little more faith in the future. But then they find a few reasons to keep pushing forward with some of the latest trailers that dropped, including Nope, Jurassic World: Domimion, and... Destiny...??
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Have we gone too far with all of the revivals of old shows and movies? Victoria and Mikkel try to figure out where the line should be drawn after another fun game of "Madlibs or Headline?"! (Build-a-bear did what?!?)
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In this week's episode, Victoria and Keith catch up on the global phenomenon that is Wordle and its recent acquisition by the New York Times. Then, Victoria breaks down her passion for opera and why you should love it too.
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This week, Mikkel and Keith catch up in their first co-hosted episode of 2022 and dive into a show NBC chose to initially promote as a Black 'Friends' before examining how an entire generation of folks managed to somehow completely miss the point of 'Fight Club'.
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Mikkel and Victoria reunite for their first co-hosted episode of the year to talk about all of the best things in animation coming later in 2022. They touch on BNP favorites like "Craig of the Creek" and some new additions to look out for.
And we see the return of Madlibs or News Headline!
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This week, Keith and Victoria introduce a "new" segment called "New Show, Who Dis?" before diving into a batch of forthcoming TV productions that all share one major theme in common - racism. Some sound promising, some not so much.
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All three hosts (Keith, Victoria, and Mikkel) come back together again to tell you what they're looking forward too the most in 2022. But they're also being very cautiously optimistic about things because they know better by now.
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Mikkel, Victoria, and Keith come together at the end of 2021 to look back on what they liked most from the year—from a nerd perspective, that is.
Find out what our hosts enjoyed the most in a year that owed us some bright spots and more on This Week in Nerd News.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is only a few hours from reaching the masses so Keith and Mikkel felt it was only appropriate to devote an entire segment to all of the Spider-Man news swinging around. We talk Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse (Part One), ridiculous ticket prices, and more!
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This week, Mikkel and Victoria run down the roster of who is (or may be) on the roster for Warner Bros. new fighting game, MultiVersus. They also talk about all of the fun things in "Madlibs or News Headline" and the latest Avatar casting.
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This week, Keith and Victoria come back with the latest nerd news for you as they recap Disney Plus Day's announcements, talk about the latest crop of live-action anime adaptations in the works, and plenty more!
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We've got a full show this week as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith are welcome their first-ever guests!
Black Nerd Problems' founders, William Evans and Omar Holmon, join the crew to talk about the brand new book, 'Black Nerd Problems: Essays', and much more.
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This week, Keith and Mikkel react to the Mario movie casting news, Russsel T. Davies' return to 'Doctor Who,' the Emmys, and so much more.
Be sure to check out our next episode that will feature our very first guests on the show!
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The Streaming Wars aren't without their own casualties. This week, Mikkel and Victoria talk about the latest – Christopher Nolan's now-ended relationship with Warner Bros.
We also bring you perhaps our most unexpected game of "Madlibs or News Headline" yet!
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Social media was abuzz as everyone seemed to have an opinion about the personal lives of celebrities, so Keith and Victoria wade into the dangerous waters of parasocial relationships.
But it's not all drama! They also touch on new cooking shows and which shows they'd love to see get movie revivals.
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After Mikkel forces Keith to relive the horrors of watching "Fan4stic" and "Cailou", the pair take a deep dive into tech. They discuss Zoom fatigue and the response to Twitch streamers taking a day off to demand more pushback against hate raids.
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In this week's episode, Victoria gives her thoughts on Fortnite introducing a Martin Luther King, Jr.-inspired experience and Mikkel talks about NASCAR romcoms, capybara invasions, and more.
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For a very special episode, Mikkel channels his inner game show host by testing Victoria and Keith on their knowledge of the week's nerdiest — and most absurd — news.
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This week, Keith and Mikkel bring updates on the 'How I Met Your Mother' spinoff, starring Hilary Duff, and give some hot takes about the original series. They also dive deep into a lot of news in the anime world, including Sony acquiring Crunchyroll and the main casting of the Netflix adaptation of 'Avatar: The Last Air Bender'.
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For some reason we don't understand, celebrities have been volunteering information about how often they do – or don't...?? – clean themselves and their families. In other news, Victoria and Mikkel talk about the drama going on behind the scenes with finding a new host for 'Jeopardy!' and much more!
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Victoria and Keith cover a lot of ground in this episode – we even give you a few extra minutes! We talk about our complicated feelings around professional wrestling, a new presidential anthology series, and Jodie Whitaker leaving Doctor Who.
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Mikkel and Keith get really into their respective niches on this one. They tackle the irony of Clubhouse doing away with invite-only membership, Salesforce buying Slack – which is far better than Microsoft Teams – and the reveal of Cleveland's new baseball team name.
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Victoria makes her triumphant return to the show to join Mikkel as they venture into expanding cinematic universes and technological advancements that are a little bit scary. Would you want to be memorialized through AI?
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As an extension of their birthday celebration, Keith and Mikkel call back some of their favorite topics. We run through another game of headline madlibs (feel free to play at home!) and give our DnD origin stories – one significantly longer than the other – and more!
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As we do every year around this time, our trio of co-hosts gets together to celebrate the very close birthdays of Mikkel and Keith. They discuss their respective birthday plans, play more headline madlibs, and make their picks on who’s currently winning the streaming wars. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Mikkel and Victoria recap the events of a digital E3 conference. Should this be the trend going forward? They also talk about a soulful documentary and play a quick game of headline madlibs.
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As if there weren't already plenty of news this week with Pride, Netflix's "Geeked Week," and writing award announcements, EA got hacked and more. Tune in to hear Victoria and Keith run through it all!
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Keith and Mikkel catch up on their nerdy activities from the past week before focusing on N.K. Jemisin adapting her popular novel series, Y: The Last Man's real-life release date, and if Logan Paul saved or ruined the sweet science of boxing.
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Mikkel and Victoria dive into the latest 'Sandman' casting news, Netflix's "Geeked Week," and another roundup of reboots (Willy Wonka + Powerpuff Girls) and spinoffs (Game of Thrones + The 4400).
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This week, Victoria and Keith switch things up a bit and start the show off with a lightning round before diving into the latest news in sequels, spinoffs, and reboots. Then, as a special treat, we give you some of our favorite random animal fun facts.
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This week, Mikkel and Keith dive deep into speculative fiction news, touch on Target suspending the sale of Pokemon cards, and consider forming a team to audition for a revived childhood favorite competition.
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This week, Keith and Victoria nerd out over a new Lord of the Rings podcast, get emotional over a new Netflix cooking show focused on food from the African diaspora, and run down the list of MCU films coming out through 2023.
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E3, San Diego Comic-Con, and more conventions will be back this year, but just how different will they be for those who attend? Mikkel and Victoria discuss the future of comic conventions, the live-action PowerPuff Girls adaptation, and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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There was so much nerd news this week that our hosts each did their own respective lightning rounds to cover it all. This week, we talk about James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad', 'Muslim Punk', and Microsoft continuing their corporate dominance by potentially buying Discord for $10 billion— with a B!
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Netflix is releasing some great new anime, along with a documentary on a murder they themselves committed called The Last Blockbuster. Also, there are plenty of novel adaptations coming to screen, from Toni Morrison to N.K. Jemisin, but Victoria shares an unfortunate twist to that news. Plus, the upcoming live-action PowerPuff Girls adaptation has casting news and Victoria...hates it. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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The Pokémon franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary by hiring Post Malone to reprise the 90s hit country song "Only Wanna Be With You," originally by Hootie and the Blowfish, and Mikkel and Keith are shocked that that's a real sentence. Also, the original creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender say "screw you, we'll do it ourselves" as they return to Nickelodeon to continue the classic series' universe. And Paramount+ [re]enters the streaming wars with Halo and head-scratching reboots like Criminal Minds, Frasier, and Fatal Attraction...but it also might be the only place to find that aforementioned Avatar universe. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Tanjiro's back with news of a second season of Demon Slayer, as Victoria and Mikkel await their chance to see the movie that never hit U.S. theaters due the the pandemic. There's also a Craig of the Creek spinoff in the works, causing some much-deserved excitement, and Victoria gives us her must-see watchlist of some of the best biopics and historical fiction coming soon. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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With several new video game adaptations coming to the screen, Victoria and Keith discuss what they're excited about and what might be needed for the castings to work well. Also, iCarly and a few other nostalgic series make their return, while we say goodbye to Brooklyn-99. Victoria also talks about just how much pop culture she needs to catch up on once she catches a break. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Neil Gaiman'sSandman is a dream about to come true, and Mikkel and Victoria are excited. Also on the way is the movie adaptation of the popular video game Borderlands, and the casting of Kevin Hart and Cate Blanchett leave much to discuss. And finally, GameStop and Wall Street make for the biggest story of the year so far, and Victoria climbs on her soapbox in an episode you don't want to miss. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Pokémon is a quarter century old, and Keith and Mikkel recall growing up with the franchise. Also, they discuss rumors that Chris Evans may return to the MCU. Finally, Netflix is doing it big by unleashing a boatload of content in 2021...specifically, one movie each week for the entire year. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Epic Games purchases a defunct mall for their new offices and acquire RAD Game Tools. Also, Studio Ghibli is back with their first feature film in four years. And, believe it or not, Quibi finds new life...sort of. That and more, as Victoria and Mikkel host this episode of This Week In Nerd News.
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Thank you for listening to the show! As our first year of the podcast wraps up, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel look back on their pop culture bright spots of 2020 and what keeps them excited for the future after one hellish year. Thanks again for coming on this ride with us, and we can't wait to offer more in 2021. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Cartoon Network released a nearly two-minute video that shows Steven Universe's Pearl schooling kids on systemic racism and how Black people are often erased from history books. Also, Ava DuVernay is helming the live-action adaptation of Naomi for the CW, a character originally co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker; meanwhile, Hailee Steinfeld has been rumored to have been playing Kate Bishop in Disney+’s Hawkeye series, and we love us some Kate Bishop. And in the biggest news, HBOMax just put down the Big Joker and is daring anyone to do anything about it. Understandably, AMC Theaters is pissed. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Bookstores are feeling a much needed boost after the publishing of A Promised Land, the first of two presidential memoirs from Barack Obama, and Victoria and Keith discuss their reading goals as they wrap up the year. They also dive into two important upcoming sequels--Wonder Woman 1984 and Black Panther 2--and discuss the possible story options that we just might see. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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The Election is over! Victoria and Mikkel take a slight exhale and go back to what they love--discussing everything you need to know in pop culture, including Destiny 2, Demon Slayer, bad Netflix subtitles, and National Novel Writing Month. Also, The Mandolorian, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Netflix's Over Christmas. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Raya and the Last Dragon is coming and is heavily inspired by Southeast Asian cultures, so Keith and Mikkel discuss the hits, misses, and comparisons to Avatar: The Last Airbender. And Animaniacs is back from their tower, adding to a growing slate of nostalgia-based reboots including Power Rangers, Barney, and Rugrats. Also, Quibi is dead, long live Quibi. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Mila Jovovich is back in another video game movie adaptation after anchoring six Resident Evil movies across 15 years. This time, she's here with Monster Hunter. Also, an upcoming comic book adaptation has a Black bisexual woman detective in a supernatural noir, and Victoria and Mikkel are here for it. And the DC Future State is giving us a new Bat-family, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and more, and everything looks fantastic. And are we finally getting a Static Shock adaptation, courtesy of Michael B. Jordan? That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Capitalism gives us so much pop culture to enjoy, but comes with plenty that no one asked for. At the top of the list of movies that few people want are James Cameron's Avatar sequels, turning the billion-dollar film into a five-picture franchise. But if they build it, will people still come? Keith and Mikkel round up this week's news including Ms. Marvel's casting, a Lion King sequel, and new Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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After what feels like a hundred years, Attack on Titan's final season is coming! And if that weren't enough, the Haikyū!! is coming back, too. And from Disney+, WandaVision is giving us House of M vibes, and Victoria and Mikkel discuss everything they're looking forward to from the small screen. Also, Supergirl becomes the first show canceled from the Arrowverse... fair, or nah? That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Victoria and Keith talk about Sony's long-awaited PS5 release date and price, and how quickly they're flying off the shelf. One of the games coming soon to next-gen consoles is Hogwarts Legacy--the first open world action-based RPG set in the Harry Potter universe--which brings up a difficult discussion for our hosts: how do you manage as someone who grew up on Harry Potter but who is against JK Rowling? Also, the Great British Bake Off is back, Jaden Smith's Solution Committee is getting started, and so much more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Sony and Microsoft are set to launch their console race as Microsoft is the first to announce their price point for the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Also, DC Comics hire Daniel Cherry III as General Manager and Senior Vice President, and he states his intentions on embracing the diversity of DC's audience. Plus Dune, The Mandolorian, a Scott Pilgrim video game and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Nintendo's Mario is back in a big way. Also back is the cast of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as they announce a 30-year reunion special and possible reboot. And most importantly, John Boyega gets a lot off his chest, and Victoria and Keith are here for it. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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With so much news Keith and Mikkel bookend the episode with two lightning rounds, including the cancelations of Patriot Act and Drunk History, and BTS breaking a YouTube record in 24 hours. Also, what would spell success for The Batman? Plus, Keith and Mikkel look forward to Fall Guys, and discuss the AMC/Universal deal that will likely change the movie landscape forever. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Where did you first learn about Fred Hampton? Because it wasn't in school. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss the impact of DC's layoffs, and Avatar: The Last Airbender seeing history repeat itself as the original creators pull out of the Netflix adaptation. Plus, Apple and Google square off against Epic Games. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Diversity in comics is a mess as Keith and Mikkel discuss data on just how little progress the industry has made. Plus, Netflix lands a whopping 160 Emmy nominations, and HBO's Watchmen lands 26 itself, including lead actress Regina King. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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The Eisner Awards celebrate the best in comics. San Diego Comic-Con floods us with news. Also, "Rodham" brings us an alternate history for Hillary Clinton, to which Victoria and Keith ask... who wanted this? Plus, a jam-packed lightning round of news including The Legend of Korra coming to Netflix and why you should check your old Pokémon cards -- one just sold for a record $224,500. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Lego and Nintendo unite to make a beautiful marriage with a Lego Nintendo. Ghost of Tsushima ain't the only samurai making news this week as Usagi Yojimbo is coming to Netflix. And Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring Project Power where the drug war meets super heroism. Also, Victoria and Mikkel review NBC's new streaming platform, Peacock. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Quibi loses 90% of new users after their free trail and we're not surprised. Batwoman is Black, but with a character description that makes us facepalm. Did DC take one step forward and two steps back? And a new announcement brings us the cop show nobody asked for. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Musical nerd, comic nerd, anime nerd, gamer nerd... nerddom is a spectrum! Get to know your hosts as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith come together to celebrate the diverse playground that is being a Black nerd. And, of course, they share some news. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Michael Keaton may return as Batman, making us wonder if we're one step closer to Batman Beyond. Over the Moon and Little Voice has Victoria excited for what's to come onscreen. And as Hollywood actors begin to step down from voicing characters of color, Keith and Victoria both wonder what took so long and if we'll ever defeat Scarlett Johansson. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed again, and Taste the Nation satisfies our need for feel-good culture focused cooking shows. Also, can DC and Warner Bros show us how a successful online convention looks? And Victoria and Mikkel discuss the first animated Star Trek comedy. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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The grand reveal of PlayStation 5 comes with much to discuss. Same for Destiny 2 as the resilient series shows what might be the future of the games-as-service model. And Keith and Mikkel discuss what the DC and Diamond Distributors breakup means for comics, and what you need to know. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Times are hard and self-care is important. This week Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel talk about what they're watching, reading, and playing to best thrive through the summer. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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DC's first Black comic book icon Nubia is back. Also, Victoria and Mikkel talk Netflix's big summer offerings ahead. And Central Park (no Amy Cooper) is the star-studded animated comedy musical from the creators of Bob's Burgers that makes us excited for AppleTV for the first time. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Tuca and Bertie are resurrected after being originally canceled by Netflix. Keith and Mikkel talk Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods. Also, the Snyder Cut is here for better or worse, but most likely worse. Is fan outrage the new normal? All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Playstation Studios is a new place for developers, coming later this year. Unreal Engine 5 is coming in 2021 and it is huge. Also, Percy Jackson is back for redemption. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Ready or not, Nicholas Cage is back as news of a continued National Treasure franchise is announced as well is his casting as the Tiger King, Joe Exotic. Also, gaming news abounds for the second week in a row much to Mikkel's delight, and the Streaming Wars continue as HBO partners with Crunchyroll to give you almost any anime you could ever want. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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A live-action Hercules is on its way and fan casting is all the buzz. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the future regions they'd love the franchise to better represent. And there's a war going on behind the scenes of the movie industry that could change everything. But one needs more than the other in Universal vs AMC theaters. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Ramadan is here, and Nadiya's Time to Eat is a warm and loving new show featuring our favorite champ from the Great British Baking Show. Also, Netflix bags Ryan Murphy to the tune of $300 million. And A Secret Love shows us a lesbian couple from the 1950s. We're bawling our eyes out from the trailer alone. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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San Diego Comic Con officially cancels its 2020 convention. Mikkel and Keith discuss JJ Abrams' legacy with Justice League Dark on its way. Also, Saved by the Bell is back courtesy of NBC's new streaming service, Peacock. The trailer is... cringeworthy. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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The anime episode! In a special Weeb edition of TWINN, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel share 3 new anime getting through social distancing. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Peninsula is coming -- a not-quite-sequel to the memorable South Korean film Train to Busan that stands out in an era full of memorable zombie properties. Also, Victoria discusses her fears and reservations: should a person like Phyllis Schlafly be featured as star of the upcoming FX series, Mrs. America? Finally, Levar Burton continues his mantle in the Mr. Rogers realm of positive pop culture influence. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Your local comic book monopoly, Diamond Distributors, stops delivering to your local comic book shop so Keith and Mikkel give advice on how you can step up your support. Also, One Day at a Time has a triumphant return on its new home at Pop TV. Finally, Keith and Mikkel discuss anime news for the quarantine season. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Keith and Victoria discuss everything they're binging in social isolation. Also, Black Widow drops its final trailer, and Disney brings us a real-life Avengers HQ. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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"Bad Blood” is coming to the big screen, following a hit book, documentary, and podcast series about the tech scam startup Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, who will be played by Jennifer Lawrence. Also, Vault Comics' Vagrant Queen earns a SYFY adaptation. Netflix's family lineup is has both Victoria and Mikkel excited. Plus, a Sandman and Lock & Key crossover is on its way. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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“Parasite” cleans up at the Academy Awards (also, why the Academy Awards are called the Oscars); "The Green Knight" sees Dev Patel as a knight of the roundtable; and the Mighty Ducks are coming back to Disney+ for a new generation. Plus, BioWare's struggling Anthem. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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“They’ve Gotta Have Us” is a must-see rundown of Black History All-Stars; "Saw" returns with Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson; and Ubisoft promises a big, huge, ambitious resurgence. Plus, our fan casting of Kraven the Hunter, Spider-Man's next big villain. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Fast 9 releases its first full trailer with one notable addition and one notable return (ask Victoria if she's excited); One Piece is coming to the big screen as anime movies continue to gain an unexpected momentum towards the box office. Plus, Doctor Who reveals their first Black woman doctor. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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A new Pokémon movie is coming to Netflix and bringing the legend MewTwo with it; The Offenders brings on of Marvel's weirdest characters to Hulu, and Keith makes a bold prediction on Hulu's comic adaptation prospects. Plus, rebooting Bambi begs the question: what was Bambi ever about, anyway? All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Pokémon and Game Freak announced two expansion packs -- Isle of Armor will be released this June and the Crown Tundra will be released this fall; two IDW properties -- Lock & Key and October Faction -- are coming to Netflix; and My Hero Academia is coming with its second full-length animated film. Plus, Keith and Mikkel discuss: should AI pick movies? All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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First episode of 2020! Subscribe now for Black Nerd Problems' Keith, Victoria, and Mikkel to walk you through everything you need to know in pop culture news. In our first episode of the year, Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the award-winning graphic novel and musical Fun Home. Also, the best sports anime (Haikyuu!!), and everything else we're looking forward to in 2020. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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In our first year-end recap, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel look back on their favorite books, movies, TV shows, video games, and people of 2019. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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New trailers flooded the market including Christopher Nolan's Tenet, a sequel for Netflix's instant rom-com classic To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in R.E.S.P.E.C.T., and more. Survivor's mishandling of sexual harassment leads us to a suggestion for its 40th season. Plus every series, book, and video game we're binging over the holiday break. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights is here to inspire a new generation of theater-goers; Wonder Woman returns in 1984; and the 2019 Game Awards recaps the highs of the year in gaming. Plus, Little Fires Everywhere, John Wick 4, Matrix 4, and Netflix drops the motherlode of trailers. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
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Daniel Craig's final performance as James Bond in No Time To Die; Dr. Who is still finding new fans; Black Widow arrives late but not never; and Disney's live action Mulan has a new trailer in a movie that must balance American and Chinese audiences. All that and more, This Week on Nerd News.
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The Arrowverse continues Crisis on Infinite Earths; Netflix premieres sketch comedy show Astronomy Club; non-traditional holiday movies; and the TWINN hosts debate: is "The Nightmare Before Christmas" a Christmas movie? All that and more, This Week on Nerd News.
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The Mandalorian introduces Baby Yoda; Amazon Prime diversifies its content; Pixar's first Black lead is transformed into a non-human, begging the question of coincidence or trend. All that and more, This Week on Nerd News.
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Sonic the Hedgehog gets an upgrade after a heavily maligned debut; Nicholas Cage goes full Nicholas Cage; Harley Quinn goes dark and vulgar; Pokémon Sword and Shield feels like home; and Dwayne Johnson announces Black Adam. All that and more, This Week on Nerd News.
A fully digital James Dean will star in a Vietnam war drama, sparking new concern of the ethics around postmortem casting; new casting for The Batman make the team wonder how packed the movie will be; and Critical Role continues its nerdy ascent and the team hopes for continued diversity. That and more, This Week on Nerd News.
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Comic legend John Witherspoon died this week; Eve L. Ewing's book Electric Arches signs a distribution deal with AMC; plus gaming news for XBox, Playstation, and Nintendo. Also, returns of My Chemical Romance, Rage Against the Machine, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Ewan McGregor returns as a young-ish Obi-Wan, Valiant Comics introduces to Bloodshot to the big screen, and HBO makes moves by bringing back Adventure Time. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.
John Cho suffered a tragic accident during filming for Cowboy Bebop. Also, new Batman casting gives us a new Riddler, and Robert Downey Jr. takes us back to a new Doolittle -- one few ever knew existed. Plus, Disney+ flexes its roster, but HBO counters with Studio Ghibli.
The new live-action Cowboy Bebop is almost fully cast, but what about Ed? John Wick is coming back with a woman-centric spinoff. Plus, was the theme song to one of your favorite childhood cartoons plagiarized? Creators of X-Men: The Animated Series are being sued, and the evidence is... well, listen for yourself.