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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.
Episode 199 of the Nerd Byword is finally here, and it's packed with engaging discussions and nerdy delights. In this episode, hosts Dave and Kris dive into the world of emulation and the ongoing legal battles between Nintendo and emulator developers. The episode also delves into the troubling trend of toxic fandoms influencing storytelling in movies and television and how some studios are forming "superfan focus groups" to guide production decisions.
The hosts also share their favorite nerdy finds during their break. Dave gushes over the remastered versions of the classic Tomb Raider games, while Kris revels in the revamped Age of Mythology, a game that combines strategy with mythological elements for a truly immersive experience.
The episode wraps up with the belated return of "Nerd Nightmare" with Kris' first exposure to the 2013 horror movie "You're Next." With engaging banter and insightful commentary, Episode 199 is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of pop culture, gaming, and storytelling.
Nerd News
Nintendo has stepped up its enforcement of its copyrights and trademarks
Variety article says movie studios are forming focus groups on fandom
Byword Big Talk
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered
Age of Mythology Remastered
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
Rings of Power Season Two
Life is Strange: True Colors
Marvel's Ultimate Line
Nerd Nightmare
You're Next (2013)
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:13 - Nintendo has stepped up its enforcement of its copyrights and trademarks
00:14:43 - Variety article says movie studios are forming focus groups on fandom
00:17:02 - Big Talk: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered
00:32:11 - Big Talk: Age of Mythology Remastered
00:37:03 - Big Talk: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
00:46:30 - Big Talk: Rings of Power Season Two
00:54:45 - Big Talk: Life is Strange: True Colors
01:01:18 - Big Talk: Marvel's Ultimate Line
01:09:06 - Nerd Nightmare: You're Next
01:18:28 - Call to Action
We're back with a deep dive into the unique and experimental world of DC's Tangent Comics from the late '90s. Imagine a universe where familiar names take on entirely new identities, offering a fresh and innovative take on beloved characters. From the Superman-like Atom to the hauntingly intriguing Green Lantern, these stories challenge the norms of traditional comic book storytelling.
But that's not all! We're also diving into the latest happenings in the comic and gaming industries. We're exploring the exciting new announcements in the Star Wars universe and the significant impact of the ongoing strike by video game actors. These performers, who bring life to our favorite games through voice and motion capture, are taking a stand for better pay and protection against generative AI technologies.
Whether you're a comic book aficionado, a Star Wars enthusiast, or a gaming guru, this episode has something for everyone. Join us as we explore these fascinating topics and share our nerd commendations, including a revisit to the beloved Percy Jackson book series and the emotionally engaging Life is Strange: True Colors game.
Nerd News
New Star Wars announcements
Video game actors are going on strike over AI concerns
Byword Big Talk
Tangent Comics
Nerd Commendations
Percy Jackson
Life is Strange: True Colors
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:56 - New Star Wars announcements
00:09:04 - Video game actors are going on strike over AI concerns
00:17:02 - Tangent Comics!
00:57:51 - Nerd Commendation: Percy Jackson
00:45:40 - Nerd Commendation: Life is Strange - True Colors
01:07:13 - Call to Action
After a brief hiatus, the Nerd Byword podcast is back with a bang, diving deep into the world of comics and the changes that are desperately needed within its canon. As we approach our milestone 200th episode, we've taken a moment to reflect on what aspects of our favorite comic book characters are driving us insane and what needs to be done to evolve these stories for the better.
In this latest episode, we explore the concept of "emergency character development," focusing on the changes we'd like to see in iconic characters like Batman and Spider-Man. Dave and Kris share their thoughts on why Bruce Wayne's character might need a break, delve into Peter Parker's perpetual employment issues, and discuss the potential for Martian Manhunter to gain more popularity by exploring his long-lived history on Earth and his shape-shifting abilities.
Join us as we dissect these ideas and more, offering our take on what needs to change to keep comics fresh and engaging. Listen to the full episode now and share your thoughts on what changes you'd like to see in your favorite comic book characters.
Nerd News
New Life is Strange game about to drop
TMNT: Mutants Unleashed announced
Byword Big Talk
Emergency Character Development
Nerd Commendations
Beverly Hills Cop 4
Diabolo 4
Chapters
00:00:00 - This week's episode was recorded a couple of months back
00:02:50 - New Life is Strange game about to drop
00:13:16 - TMNT: Mutants Unleashed announced
00:15:43 - Byword Big Talk - Emergency Character Development
00:57:51 - Nerd Commendation: Beverly Hills Cop - Axl F
01:04:29 - Nerd Commendation: Diabolo 4
01:07:13 - Call to Action
Spider-Man, one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, has a rich history filled with various origin stories. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into three iconic versions of Spider-Man's origins to see which one stands out the most. Join us as we explore the classic tale by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, John Byrne's Chapter One, and the modern retelling by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley in Ultimate Spider-Man.
In addition to our Spider-Man discussion, we also cover the latest nerd news. We talk about the new trailer for Batman Caped Crusader, a spiritual successor to the beloved animated series, set to debut on Amazon Prime. We also discuss Nintendo's plans for the Switch 2, expected to launch next year. All this, plus brand-new nerd commendations. So what are you waiting for? Listen now!
Nerd News
Trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader released
Switch 2 aims to avoid supply issues, scalpers may face legal action
Byword Big Talk
Spider-Man origin stories showdown
Nerd Commendations
Doom #1 by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman
2Ship2Harkinian
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:04 - First trailer for Batman Caped Crusader has released
00:06:38 - Nintendo prepares for Switch 2 release with some new strategies
00:13:16 - Spider-Man origin stories deep dive
00:53:40 - Nerd Commendation: Doom #1 by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman
00:56:04 - Nerd Commendation: 2Ship2Harkinian
01:00:42 - Call to Action
Ever wondered what would happen if DC villains faced off against Marvel heroes? In this week's episode of the Nerd Byword podcast, we dive into the ultimate crossover, exploring the possibilities of swapping villains between the big two comic book giants.
The episode kicks off with an exciting discussion about the latest set photos from James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie. The episode also touches on the darker side of fandom, discussing the recent controversies surrounding the Star Wars series The Acolyte.
But the real fun begins when Kris and Dave delve into their main segment: swapping villains between DC and Marvel. Dave, a DC aficionado, pairs up three DC villains with Marvel heroes, while Kris, a mighty Marvelite, does the opposite. The matchups are both surprising and intriguing, offering a fresh perspective on these iconic characters. All this, plus brand-new nerd commendations. Joins us for another fun dive into the world of nerds!
Nerd News
Set photos reveal Superman, Lois Lane
Star Wars fans continue to be the absolute worst
Byword Big Talk
Dc vs. Marvel villain swap
Nerd Commendations
Super Mario 64 Render96
Spider-Man Remastered
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:37 - Superman set photos have leaked, revealing Superman and Lois
00:07:48 - Worst segments of Star Wars fandom fuel hate speech online
00:16:21 - Villain swap: DC vs. Marvel
00:40:57 - Nerd Commendation: Super Mario 64 Render96
00:47:26 - Nerd Commendation: Spider-Man Remastered
00:50:21 - Call to Action
In the latest episode of the Nerd Byword, we embark on a thrilling journey through the origins of one of the most iconic superheroes of all time: Superman. With the excitement building for James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie, we decided to delve deep into three of the most significant origin stories of the Man of Steel and determine which one stands the test of time.
Superman has had numerous origin stories over the years, but we focused on three that have left an indelible mark on the character: Man of Steel by John Byrne and Dick Giordano, Superman Birthright by Mark Waid and Leinil Francis Yu, and Superman Secret Origin by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. Each of these stories has its unique take on how Clark Kent became Superman, and they reflect the eras in which they were written. Which one reigns supreme?
In addition to our Superman deep dive, we also cover the latest news on Marvel's Blade and discuss the recent Xbox Game Showcase. All this, plus brand-new nerd commendations. What are you waiting for? Press "play" now!
Nerd News
Marvel's Blade movie loses its second director
Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase highlights
Byword Big Talk
Superman Origin Stories Showdown
Nerd Commendations
Doctor Strange by Jed McKay
Emudeck for emulation enthusiasts
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:17 - Marvel's Blade has lost its second director, Jan Dimange
00:07:39 - Xbox Showcase dropped some impressive trailers
00:16:51 - Superman origin stories deep dive
01:05:27 - Nerd Commendation: Doctor Strange by Jed McKay
01:09:33 - Nerd Commendation: Emudeck
01:14:27 - Call to Action
In the latest episode of the Nerd Byword podcast, we dive deep into Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. This film, a continuation of the Monsterverse saga, brings together two of the most iconic kaiju for another epic showdown. But does it live up to the hype?
However, the episode isn't just about the kaiju clash. Dave and Kris also delve into the sparse but intriguing news about the Wonder Woman video game. Announced back in 2021, the game has been eerily quiet since its initial teaser. In addition, the episode touches on other nerdy news and recommendations. From the latest developments in the MCU to exciting new comic book releases, Dave and Kris keep listeners updated on all things nerdy.
Whether you're a die-hard Godzilla fan or just looking for a fun movie review, this episode has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this epic episode of the Nerd by Byword podcast!
Nerd News
Wonder Woman game’s troubled development
Dafne Keen will not be in Deadpool & Wolverine
Byword Big Talk
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Nerd Commendations
The Ultimates #1 by Deniz Camp & Juan Frigeri
The Acolyte on Disney+
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:59 - Wonder Woman video game news
00:09:48 - Deadpool cameo denied
00:13:21 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire review
00:45:45 - Nerd Commendation: Ultimates #1
00:54:42 - Nerd Commendation: The Acolyte
00:58:43 - Call to Action
Have you ever been so passionate about a TV show that you just had to make your friend watch it? That’s exactly what happened this week on the Nerd Byword! In episode 192, Dave and Kris dive into each other’s favorite TV shows, and the results are nothing short of entertaining.
First up, Dave introduces Kris to the world of Doctor Who, specifically the era of Matt Smith as the Doctor. Dave chose the episode “The Eleventh Hour” as Kris’s introduction to Matt Smith’s Doctor. This episode is significant because it marks the beginning of Smith’s tenure and is often considered a great entry point for newcomers.
On the flip side, Kris introduced Dave to the hilariously bizarre world of What We Do in the Shadows. This mockumentary-style show follows a group of vampires living in Staten Island. Kris chose an episode featuring the Baron, a terrifying yet comically awkward vampire overlord.
So, if you’re looking for TV show recommendations or just want to hear two friends geek out over their favorite series, this episode of Nerd Byword is a must-listen.!
Nerd News
Raul Kohli was in the final running to become Reed Richards in the MCU
Netflix's The Witcher reveals Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt
Byword Big Talk
Doctor Who - The 11th Hour
What We Do in the Shadows - The Baron's Night Out
Nerd Commendations
Doctor Who: Empire of the Wolf by Jody Houser & Roberta Ingranata
The Spectacular Spider-Men by Greg Weisman & Humberto Ramos
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:12 - Raul Kohli confirmed he was in final running to play Reed Richards
00:09:13 - Netflix has cast Liam Hemsworth as the Witcher
00:16:26 - Byword Big Talk - TV Show Swap
00:17:34 - Doctor Who - The 11th Hour
00:32:36 - What We Do in the Shadows - The Baron's Night Out
00:45:11 - Nerd Commendation: Doctor Who - Empire of the Wolf
00:49:11 - Nerd Commendation: The Spectacular Spider-Men
00:53:43 - Call to Action
Have you ever caught yourself feeling nostalgic for a time that's not even past yet? That's the mind-bending concept we're diving into on the latest episode of the Byword. This week, we're toying with the idea of a Stranger Things-esque show that's not looking back at the 1980s, but forward to how the 2020s might be remembered.
Imagine this: a series that captures the essence of what today will mean to us decades from now. Will we reminisce about the rise of TikTok, the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or the gaming revolution led by titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows? Our latest episode is not just a walk down a hypothetical memory lane—it's a full-on sprint into the speculative future.
We also tackle the latest in nerd news, including the disappointing cancellation of the Silk: Spider Society series on Amazon Prime and the much-anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows set in feudal Japan. But it's not all serious business—we share some hearty laughs over Rift Tracks' take on Birdemic: Shock and Terror, and muse about the death of monoculture in a world where personalized algorithms define our entertainment. This episode is a love letter to the present, a reflection on how today's culture might be viewed through the rose-tinted glasses of tomorrow.
Nerd News
Silk: Spider Society series canceled…for having too much Silk?
Assassin's Creed Shadows backlash causes backlash
Byword Big Talk
Flash Forward: Potential 2020s Nostalgia...today!
Nerd Commendations
Doctor Who: Space Babies on Disney Plus
Rifftrax' Birdemic: Shock and Terror
Chapters
(01:12) Amazon's Silk: Spider Society series has been cancelled
(08:46) The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows has faces odd backlash
(18:16) Flash Forward: Potential 2020s Nostalgia...today!
(51:14) Commendation: Doctor Who on Disney Plus
(55:30) Commendation: Rifftrax' Birdemic
(01:00:27) Credits & Call to Action
Are you ready to hop into a DeLorean and travel through the vibrant history of comic books? That's exactly what awaits you in the latest episode of The Nerd Byword. Episode 190 is not just a podcast; it's a time capsule that takes you on a journey from the revolutionary 1960s to the innovative 2020s, exploring the comic book runs that have defined each decade.
Kris and Dave, our dynamic duo of nerddom, delve into the pages of history, highlighting their personal favorite comic book runs. From the inception of Marvel's renaissance with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to the modern masterpieces by Al Ewing, this episode is a treasure trove for comic book aficionados and newcomers alike.
But this isn't just about the past. The hosts also tackle current nerd news, discussing the latest MCU casting rumors and Nintendo's battle against emulation. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Spider-Man, X-Men, or just love a good story, Episode 190 is a must-listen. It's a celebration of the art, the storytelling, and the characters that have captivated us for decades.
Nerd News
Giancarlo Esposito joins the MCU...and not as Charles Xavier
Nintendo nukes Yuzu-related GitHub repositories
Byword Big Talk
Comic Book Runs through the Decades
Nerd Commendations
Blood Hunt by Jed MacKay & Pepe Larraz
Superman: Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen
Chapters
(01:09) Actor Giancarlo Esposito hints at mysterious Marvel character debut
(03:59) Nintendo is going after Switch emulators with DMCA takedown notices
(10:25) Comic Book Runs through the Decades
(01:07:57) Commendation: Blood Hunt by Jed MacKay & Pepe Larraz
(01:11:16) Commendation: Superman: Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen
(01:14:04) Credits and Call to Action
Ever wondered what it would be like if your favorite comic book characters lived entirely different lives? Welcome to episode 189 of The Nerd Byword, where we take a deep dive into the endless possibilities of the comic book multiverse. In this exclusive episode, we share six alternate universe story pitches that are bound to captivate your imagination.
Our journey begins with a twist on the familiar, as we re-imagine iconic characters in scenarios you've never seen before. From a heroic Joker to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles raised by their nemesis, we explore how these changes could shake up the worlds we thought we knew. And if that's not enough to pique your interest, we also discuss the latest nerd news, including Sony's struggles with their Spider-Man adjacent movie universe and the much-anticipated theatrical re-release of the extended and remastered versions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Nerd News
Kraven the Hunter delayed...again
LOTR remastered and extended versions getting theatrical releases
Byword Big Talk
Alternate Universe Story Pitches
Nerd Commendations
Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 on Max
The Death of Doctor Strange by Jed MacKay & Lee Garbett
Chapters
(01:03) Sony's Kraven the Hunter movie has been delayed multiple times
(07:26) The Lord of the Rings is getting remastered versions on the big screen
(12:09) Alternate Universe Story Pitches
(50:32) Nerd Commendation: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 1 on Max
(55:42) Nerd Commendation: Death of Doctor Strange by Jed McKay
(59:06) Credits & Call to Action
Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "I could fix that"? Well, that's exactly what we've done in the latest episode of The Nerd Byword. In episode 188, we're donning our capes and diving into the ambitious yet flawed 2006 film, Superman Returns.
We dissect what Superman Returns got right, where it went wrong, and how we'd tweak the script, cast, and direction to craft a film worthy of the iconic hero. From re-imagining Lex Luthor's diabolical scheme to redefining the dynamic between Lois and Clark, we explore every nook and cranny of this cinematic enigma.
Whether you're a die-hard Superman fan or just love a good film analysis, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and a deep love for the genre. So grab your popcorn and join us as we attempt to make Superman Returns take flight once again.
Nerd News
Retailers back off from physical media
Feige Reportedly Ordered the Death of Kamala Khan
Byword Big Talk
Fixing Superman Returns
Nerd Commendations
The Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made by David Hughes
Resurrection of Magneto by Al Ewing & Luciano Vecchio
Chapters
(00:43) Several retailers are backing off of physical media in favor of streaming
(10:11) Marvel recently resurrected Kamala Khan to make her a mutant
(22:33) Looking at 2006's Superman Returns
(01:29:00) Nerd Commendation: Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made
(01:33:17) Nerd Commendation: Resurrection of Magneto
The ocean is vast and mysterious, much like the journey of the DC Extended Universe, which finds its final chapter in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The film, directed by James Wan, promises high-stakes adventure, stunning visuals, and the bittersweet farewell to a beloved cinematic universe. But does it deliver?
Whether you're a die-hard DCEU enthusiast or a casual moviegoer, our podcast offers an insightful and entertaining analysis of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Join us as we explore the depths of this cinematic experience and bid farewell to the DCEU.
Plus, the TMNT deliver a R-rated adaptation, Nintendo continues to strike out against Switch emulation, and brand-new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles delivers R-rated Last Ronin live-action adaptation.
Nintendo's relentless pursuit to wipe out Switch emulation
Byword Big Talk
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - Does it sink or swim as the DCEU's swan song?
Nerd Commendations
Ultimate X-Men by Peach Momoko
Castle on Hulu
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) TMNT's R-rated future and Nintendo's emulation battle
(15:30) Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - the good, the bad, and the bro-y
(56:05) Nerd Commendations: Ultimate X-Men and Castle
(01:07:40) Closing thoughts and Call to Action
Are you ready for a journey through the final chapters of the Amalgam Universe? In this episode, we discuss the bittersweet end of an era and bid farewell to the unique blend of Marvel and DC's finest in Unlimited Access.
But it's not all about looking back. We also tackle some serious topics in the gaming community, including a troubling report from IGN. We dive into the latest superhero casting news that's got everyone talking: the Silver Surfer.
So, grab your headphones and join us on this epic adventure. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, there's something for everyone in this episode.
Nerd News
Deck Nine Games' internal strife and the Life is Strange controversy
The Silver Surfer casting controversy and the future of the Fantastic Four
Big Talk
Iron Lantern #1 by Kurt Busiek and Paul Smith
Unlimited Access #1-4 by Karl Kesel and Pat Olliffe
Nerd Commendations
Gojira (1954) - The timeless classic that launched the kaiju genre
Avengers by Jed MacKay - A fresh take on Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) Nerd News: Deck Nine Games' controversy and Silver Surfer casting
(16:50) Amalgam Universe: Iron Lantern's brilliance and Unlimited Access' time-traveling tale
(58:35) Nerd Commendations: Gojira's cinematic legacy and Avengers' new direction
(01:08:00) Closing thoughts and Call to Action
Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Episode 185 of The Nerd Byword, where we catapult into the final frontier of the Amalgam Universe! In this supercharged installment, we dissect the last batch of one-shots birthed from the DC and Marvel collaboration. Was the best indeed saved for last? We scrutinize the intricate blend of characters like Doctor Doomsday and Thorion and weigh in on whether Marvel's storytelling prowess shone through or flickered out. We also dive into some juicy video game news that will set any nerds heart ablaze.
Nerd News
Marvel Rivals: Overwatch-inspired game announced
The Xbox Series X goes disc-less, signaling a digital dawn
Byword Big Talk
Challengers of the Fantastic by Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, Al Vey & Joe Rosas
The Exciting X-Patrol by Barbara Kesel, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary & Joe Andreani
The Magnetic Men featuring Magneto by Tom Peyer, Barry Kitson, Dan Panosian & Matt Webb
Spider-Boy Team-Up by R.K. Sternsel, Ladronn, Juan Vlasco & Joe Rosas
Thorion of the New Asgods by Keith Giffen, John Romita Jr., Digital Chameleon & Dan Brown
Nerd Commendations
Baldur's Gate 3
Ultimate Spider-Man #3 by Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) Nerd News: Marvel Rivals and the all-digital Xbox Series X
(14:45) Amalgam Universe: Marvel's final foray in one-shots
(53:20) Nerd Commendations: Baldur's Gate III and Ultimate Spider-Man #3
(01:04:10) Closing thoughts and Call to Action
Embark on a journey through ink and time in Episode 184 of The Nerd Byword, where DC and Marvel collide with the fantastical Amalgam Age! This week, we're diving into the second season of Amalgam Comics, focusing on DC's slate of captivating one-shots. From the monstrous mashup of Bat-Thing to the animated antics of Dark Claw Adventures, we're dissecting these imaginative crossovers with our signature nerdy flair. But first, we tackle the headlines with Superman's best era earning a hardcover omnibus and the stirring debut trailer for The Acolyte, setting the stage for a Star Wars series like no other. Join us as we analyze, critique, and revel in the latest nerd news and the amalgamated wonders of DC's creative cauldron!
Nerd News
Superman's Triangle Era gets omnibus treatment
The Acolyte Trailer releases
Byword Big Talk
Bat-Thing #1 by Larry Hama, Rodolfo Damaggio, Bill Sienkiewicz & Gloria Vasquez
Dark Claw Adventures #1 by Ty Templeton, Rick Burchett & Linda Medley
JLX Unleashed #1 by Priest, Oscar Jiminez, Hanibal Rodriguez & Patricia Mulvihill
Lobo the Duck #1 by Al Grant, Val Semeiks, Ray Kryssing & Francesco Ponzi
Super-Soldier: Man of War #1 by Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid, Jimmy Palmiotti & Angus McKie
Nerd Commendations
Superman '78: The Metal Curtain by Robert Venditti & Gavin Guidry
X-Men '97 on Disney Plus
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) Superman's Triangle Era omnibus and fan anticipation
(15:55) The Acolyte trailer reactions and Star Wars expectations
(28:27) Amalgam Comics: DC's imaginative one-shot adventures
(56:12) Nerd Commendations: Superman '78 and X-Men '97
(01:07:22) Closing thoughts and a call to action
Prepare your comic book hearts, as we unleash the might of ink and imagination in Episode 183 of The Nerd Byword! This week, we're celebrating the return of Amalgam Month, where we leap into the paneled past to revisit the epic showdowns of the DC vs. Marvel crossover miniseries. Join us as we dissect the first sequel of DC vs. Marvel, All Access. But before we don our capes, we delve into the latest Superman movie updates and ponder the implications of Nintendo's iron-fisted legal moves against emulation. And, of course, we've got fresh nerd commendations that'll have you sprinting to your nearest comic shop and gaming console!
Nerd News
Yuzu gets sued by Nintendo, shuts down
Superman movie news raises fan hopes
Byword Big Talk
All Access by Ron Marz & Jackson Guice
Nerd Commendations
Ultimate Black Panther #1 by Bryan Edward Hill & Stefano Caselli
Ufouria: The Saga
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:15) Superman's new movie details and fan reactions
(14:30) Nintendo's emulation lawsuit and its broader impact
(30:00) Amalgam Months: The DC vs Marvel legacy continues
(55:45) Nerd Commendations: Ultimate Black Panther and a nostalgic game revival
(01:05:00) Closing thoughts and Call to Action
If you're a gamer, nostalgia junkie, or just someone who appreciates a good character arc, you're in for a treat with the latest episode of the Nerd Byword. Episode 182 is not just a number; it's a treasure trove of gaming goodness where we dive deep into our favorite video game characters of all time. What makes a video game character stand out? Is it their design, their backstory, or the way they make us feel as we navigate their digital worlds? We explore these questions and more, sharing our personal top picks that have left a lasting impression on our hearts and controllers. In nerd news, we take a look surrounding Kill the Justice League and Star Wars: Battlefront. Plus, new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League falls short of expectations
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection coming soon
Byword Big Talk
Top 5 Favorite Video Game Characters
Nerd Commendations
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Do a Powerbomb
Chapters
(00:00) Welcome
(01:05) Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League falls short
(15:22) Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection re-release excitement
(27:44) Top 5 Favorite Video Game Characters
(54:18) Nerd Commendations - Magic: The Gathering Arena and Do a Powerbomb
(01:02:33) Call to Action
In our latest episode, we delve into the blink-and-you-missed it Blue Beetle movie, one of the final pieces of the DC Extended Universe puzzle. As movie buffs and comic enthusiasts, we dissect the film with our unique "three likes and three dislikes" approach, offering a comprehensive review that's both critical and celebratory. We also step into the ring to discuss the current state of WWE, where the lines between reality and performance art blur like never before. All this, plus new nerd commendations.
Nerd News
Coyote vs. Acme shelved again, set to be deleted
WWE drama strikes with return of The Rock
Byword Big Talk
The Blue Beetle
Nerd Commendations
The Nitpicker’s Guide to Classic Trek
Overcooked
Chapters
(00:00) Welcome to the Byword
(01:20) Our take on the current WWE landscape and the Cody Rhodes saga
(10:11) The Rock's heel turn and its impact on WWE storytelling
(18:33) Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to shelve 'Coyote vs. Acme'
(29:50) Deep dive into the Blue Beetle film - The good, the bad, and the final grades
(47:05) Overcooked - A recipe for fun and frustration
(52:34) The Nitpicker's Guide for Classic Trekkers - A Trekkie's delight
(58:07) Call to action
Strap in for a super-powered deep dive as The Nerd Byword tackles the origins of Amazon Prime's hit show, Invincible! Episode 180 is all about going back to the source, exploring the first eight issues of Robert Kirkman and Corey Walker's iconic comic series. But before we leap into the fray, we're breaking down the latest Nerd News: Warner and DC Studios have found their Supergirl in Millie Alcock, and "Welcome Home, Franklin" is the new feel-good Peanuts story that rights a decades-long wrong.
Nerd News
Warner and DC Studios cast Millie Alcock as Supergirl
Apple TV Plus' Welcome Home, Franklin brings a heartwarming twist to Peanuts
Byword Big Talk
Invincible: The First Eight Issues
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Dog of War
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:11) James Gunn and Peter Saffran find their Supergirl
(05:14) Peanuts' Welcome Home Franklin is a feel-good story
(10:29) The first eight issue of Invincible in review - What we like
(28:23) The first eight issue of Invincible in review - What we didn't like
(47:22) Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Dog of War is solid
(53:05) Tears of the Kingdom is a great Breath of the Wild sequel
(56:06) Call to Action
When it comes to the world of nerdy podcasts, few can blend the past and present as seamlessly as the Nerd Byword. In their latest episode, hosts Dave and Kris take us on a journey through time, from the pixelated adventures of Indiana Jones and the debate about physical vs. streaming media, to the rich history of Disney's wealthiest duck, Scrooge McDuck, and the adventures of Moon Knight. Plus, brand-new nerd commendations.
Nerd News
Indiana Jones Video Game Trailer Drops
Wal-Mart phases out physical video games
Byword Big Talk
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
Moon Knight by Jed McKay
Nerd Commendations
Avengers: Twilight #1
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to the homework assignments
(01:15) Indiana Jones game trailer impressions and Microsoft exclusivity debate
(08:54) Walmart's move away from physical video games and the implications
(14:33) Scrooge McDuck's storied past and its modern relevance
(22:17) Moon Knight's deep dive into the psyche of Mark Spector
(32:04) Avengers: Twilight #1 - A new world for Captain America
(38:39) Ace Attorney Trilogy - Courtroom drama meets puzzle-solving on Steam
(44:55) Closing remarks and call to action
Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when a beloved show, game, or movie just doesn't live up to the hype? That moment when the credits roll or the final boss is defeated, and you're left wondering, "Is that it?" We've all been there, and in this episode of the Nerd Byword, we dive deep into the heart of disappointment.
In episode 178, we tackle the biggest letdowns we've faced in nerd media. We're talking about the games that promised worlds of adventure but delivered lackluster experiences, the movies that promised epic narratives but fell flat, and the comics that took bold steps forward only to retreat back to the status quo.
Nerd News
Switch 2 rumors are heating up
SAG-AFTRA agrees to AI deal
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Disappointments
Nerd Commendations
Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (2024)
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024)
Chapters
(00:00) What are the biggest letdowns that you have suffered from nerd media
(01:06) Rumors are heating up that this year might see the release of a Switch sequel
(08:28) SAG-AFTRA has agreed to a deal with tech company replica studios
(16:10) We're going to list the three biggest letdowns of nerd media
(18:31) Why was Superman return so disappointing?
(20:39) So what went wrong with Superman returns?
(22:49) Kate Bosworth lacked spunk in Superman movie
(28:15) Bitsie Tulloch is a great modern-day Lois Lane
(29:34) Everything since the 2023 Hellfire gala has disappointed
(36:32) Thirteenth Doctor era was a letdown due to writing, not acting
(44:35) Spider-Man 3 is a disappointment for longtime comic book fans
(50:22) The Dark Tower movie was the biggest nerd disappointment
(58:57) The first X Men movie was great. The third one was a huge letdown
(01:06:23) The first issue of the Ultimate Spiderman comic is absolutely fantastic
(01:08:50) A documentary celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(01:11:24) Call to Action
Get ready to roar as we tackle the titan of Toho studios, Godzilla Minus One. Did it measure up to the colossal hype or crumble like the cities in its wake? Join us for a monstrous episode that dissects the film's narrative, its cultural resonance, and Godzilla's legacy. Plus, the DCEU goes out with a whimper, censorship comes for comics, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
DCEU goes out with a whimper
Censorship of Graphic Novels up in 2023
Byword Big Talk
Godzilla Minus One
Nerd Commendations
Doctor Who: The Church in Ruby Road
Percy Jackson & The Olympians
Show Notes
(00:00) A new look at Godzilla Minus One
(01:21) Kris: With the release of Aquaman, the DCEU is done
(06:55) Dave: Forbes article looks at attempts to censor comics
(17:14) Dave: I think removing books from libraries is a shame
(21:42) We watched the 2023 sci-fi movie Godzilla Minus One
(23:31) A lot to love about Godzilla
(30:08) There's a very strong anti war message here.
(34:13) Kris: I really like the Godzilla design in this movie
(39:19) Dave: A fantastic monster movie that is also a period piece
(43:58) The Wolverine powers of Godzilla are just awesome
(46:37) The new Godzilla movie cost less than $15 million to make
(52:06) There are things we didn't like about this movie
(52:38) The only abject thing that I disliked about this movie is this
(54:20) I had some issues liking this guy.
(56:37) Dave: I absolutely love suit animation
(59:05) God Bless and Curse Autocorrect
(01:00:14) Kris: I don't think Noriko surviving works well in the movie
(01:03:53) Dave: The acting sometimes feels over the top
(01:06:29) Kris: I want more Godzilla. That's it.
(01:08:38) Dave: The choice of how he walks on land is a nitpick
(01:10:26) The final verdict.
(01:11:48) Nerd Commendation: Percy Jackson & the Olympians
(01:15:10) Nerd Commendation: Doctor Who: Church on Ruby Road
(01:19:13) Call to Action
Discover what happens when nerds set resolutions! In episode 176, we're not just talking about going to the gym, we're discussing the future of nerd media and sharing our personal 'nerd years resolutions.' From the anticipation of a live-action Zelda movie to the excitement around a new Blade video game, join us for an episode filled with passion, predictions, and a whole lot of nerd love. Plus, new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Nintendo announces The Legend of Zelda movie
New Blade video game announced
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave’s Nerd-Year Resolutions
Nerd Commendations
Doctor Who: The Giggle
Godzilla Minus One
Show Notes
(00:00) On today's by word, we share our nerd years resolutions
(01:08) Nintendo is reportedly developing a live action Zelda movie
(06:03) Movies need to step out of shadow of Lord of the Rings
(10:23) Bethesda is making a Blade video game
(15:43) Our nerd year resolutions
(20:53) Making the analogy of DC comics being a foreign language
(22:38) The Godzilla Deep Dive
(26:16) Between work and kid, there isn't a lot time for reading
(30:36) Doing a Zelda deep dive on Switch
(39:47) Writing
(44:46) Getting back into reading more comics
(48:42) Doctor Who's third 60th anniversary special
(53:34) Godzilla Minus One is everything they say it is
(57:43) Call to Action
This week, Kris and Dave discuss the biggest problems facing Marvel Comics and DC, from status quo syndrome to the detriments of movie adaptations. Plus, Sony deletes purchased content, Nightcrawler gets retconned, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Sony deletes purchased content
Nightcrawler gets a new origin
Byword Big Talk
The Biggest Problems Facing Marvel & DC
Nerd Commendations
Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
This week, with a new Ultimate Spider-Man around the corner, Kris and Dave talk about their wishes for the new series. Plus, Dave Filoni gets a new job, Scream VII goes back to the drawing board, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Dave Filoni's new Star Wars job
Scream VII goes back to the drawing board
Byword Big Talk
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
Nerd Commendations
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Doctor Who: The Star Beast
This week, Kris and Dave look ahead at the February 2024 comic book solicitations. Which books have them excited? Plus, the Turtles at IDW experience some big changes, Madame Web looks weird, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Madame Web Trailer released, looks weird as heck
The Winds of Change Blow at IDW’s TMNT Line
Byword Big Talk
February 2024 Solicitations
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek Voyage: Homecoming
Ahsoka
This week, Kris and Dave reignite the controversy and take a closer look at The Marvels. Did it deserve to fail, or is it a gem of a movie? They also reflect on the end of the Hollywood strikes and lament the cancellation of yet another Warner Bros. movie. Plus, new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Coyote vs Acme shelved by WB for tax write-off
The Hollywood strikes end
Byword Big Talk
The Marvels (2023)
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek Lower Decks Season 4
TMNT: Mutant Mayhem
This week, it's a belated Thanksgiving as Kris and Dave discuss the nerdy content they're most thankful for. What made the cut? Plus, Jonathan Hickman goes Ultimate, a Two-Face actor passes away, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Decision
Richard Moll, Two-Face actor, passes away
Byword Big Talk
From Attitude to Gratitude
Nerd Commendations
Assassin's Creed: Mirage
JSA Spin-Off Comics
This week, Kris and Dave look to the future and pick their most anticipated January 2024 comic book releases. Which books made the cut? Plus, some major characters were cut from No Way Home, Matthew Vaughn wants to remake Star Wars (snicker), and the return of nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Mary Jane, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May all cut from No Way Home script
Matthew Vaughn wants to remake Star Wars
Byword Big Talk
January 2024 Comic Solicitations
Nerd Commendations
Hack/Slash: Back to School #1 by Zoe Thorogood
Moon Knight by Jed Mackay & Alessandro Cappuccio
This week, Kris and Dave break down the big news regarding the MCU's upcoming Daredevil show and what it means for the wider MCU. Plus, is physical media dying out? Do the new Ultimate Marvel titles look good? Will Kris survive the final nerd nightmare?
Nerd News
Best Buy announces its dropping physical media
Marvel announces first wave of new Ultimate titles
Byword Big Talk
Daredevil and the MCU fallout
Nerd Nightmare
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
This week, Kris and Dave revisit their second episode ever and discuss how to save the comic book industry. Do their three-year-old takes hold up, or have their views evolved? Plus, AI is already replacing artists, CD Projekt Red doubles down on Cyberpunk, plus another Nerd Nightmare, ready or not!
Nerd News
AI is already replacing artists
CD Projekt Red doubles down on Cyberpunk 2077
Byword Big Talk
Saving the Comic Book Industry
Nerd Commendations
Ready or Not (2019)
This week, Kris and Dave check out some recently launched comic books. How do these first issues stack up? Plus, the WGA strike ends, AI Batman causes controversy, and Kris discovers a horror movie he actually likes!
Nerd News
WGA and studios reach an agreement
AI Batman comics causes backlash
Byword Big Talk
Wonder Woman #1 by Tom King & Daniel Sampere
Captain America #1 by J. Michael Straczynski & Jesus Saiz
Flash #1 by Si Spurrier & Mike Deodato Jr.
Rare Flavours #1 by Ram V. & Filipe Andrade
Nerd Nightmare
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
This week, DC vs. Marvel month concludes with Kris and Dave creating their own DC and Marvel amalgamated characters. What sort of Frankenstein characters did they come up with? Plus, Doctor Who's 60th anniversary is coming, Ultimate Spider-Man returns, and Kris heads to Texas for a Chainsaw Massacre!
Nerd News
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Trailer releases
Ultimate Spider-Man returns
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave's New Amalgam Characters
Nerd Nightmare
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
This week, DC vs. Marvel month continues with the two publishers' second batch of the 1996 Amalgam Comics collaboration. Can the Marvel-produced collection clean the litter box from last week? Plus, is Fables in the public domain? Is the Lando TV show now a movie? Can Kris survive the return of Nerd Nightmare?
Nerd News
Lando project now a movie?
Is Fables in the public domain?
Byword Big Talk
Marvel's Amalgam Age of Comics
Nerd Nightmare
The Evil Dead (1981)
This week, DC vs. Marvel month continues with the two publishers' first batch of the 1996 Amalgam Comics collaboration. Are they a triumph or a...cat turd? Plus, rumors surrounding Nintendo's Switch 2 are heating up, details of the canceled Boba Fett movie emerge, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Switch 2 rumors are heating up
Details on the canceled Boba Fett movie
Byword Big Talk
DC's Amalgam Age of Comics
Nerd Commendations
Birds of Prey #1 by Kelly Thompson & Leonardo Bastos Romero
Starfield
This week, Kris and Dave kick off a month of DC vs. Marvel with a deep-dive into the 1990s comic book mini-series DC vs. Marvel…or is that Marvel vs. DC? Plus, video game voice actors may be heading for a strike, some speculation about a Daredevil: Born Again delay, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
MCU fare gets delayed…Daredevil next?
Video game industry heading for possible strike
Byword Big Talk
DC vs. Marvel
Nerd Commendations
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Age of Empires IV
This week, Kris and Dave become principals and hire comic book characters to teach at their schools. Who made the cut? Plus, wrestling and animation lose legends, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Arleen Sorkin Passes Away
Bray Wyatt & Terry Funk Pass Away
Byword Big Talk
Comic book characters as teachers
Nerd Commendations
Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1 by Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch
Immortal Thor #1 by Al Ewing & Martin Coccolo
This week, Kris and Dave review go back to the beginning and review the first volume of Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel. Does the new mutant’s origin hold up? Plus, a new Witcher book is coming, VFX artists vote to unionize, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Marvel VFX Artists Vote to Unionize
A new Witcher book is coming
Byword Big Talk
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1
Nerd Commendations
Cityscapes: Sim Builder
Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages
This week, Kris and Dave discuss their favorite short-term substitute superheroes. Which are as good as, if not better than, the original? Plus, the Justice League is set to take on some monsters, the Ultimate Universe returns, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Justice League announced
The Ultimate Universe returns
Byword Big Talk
Favorite substitute superheroes
Nerd Commendations
Supergirl by Peter David
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
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 Casagrande & Jordie Bellaire
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
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
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
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
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
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 Taylor & Nicola Scott
Nerd Commendations
Redfall
Green Arrow by Joshua Williamson & Sean Izaakse
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
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
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
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 & Dan Mora
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
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
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
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
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
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 Jessica Cruz Story by Lilliam Rivera and Steph C.
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
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)
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 & Humberto Ramos
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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The Cowabunga Collection
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X-Men: Red
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Amazing Spider-Man
Dave’s Nerd Commendations
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Revival
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Elle(s)
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Nerd Commendations
Child’s Play (1988)
Hellraiser (1987)
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+
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
Welcome to the first part in a three-part retrospective of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy! Kris and Dave kick things off with Spidey's first cinematic outing. Is it a win or a splat? Plus, is Dan Lin DC's Feige? Is The Caped Crusader doomed?
Nerd News
Dan Lin in negotiations to lead DCEU
The Caped Crusader canned at HBO Max
Byword Big Talk
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man
Nerd Commendations
The Walking Dead Deluxe
House of the Dragon
After railing against nostalgia for months, it’s confession time for Kris and Dave: what are THEY actually nostalgic for? Plus, HBO Max content begins to vanish, Dave finally watches The Witcher season 2, and Kris talks Far Cry!
Nerd News
HBO Max content vanishes
WWE to expand into Europe
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave’s nostalgic confessions
Nerd Commendations
The Witcher Season 2
Far Cry 5
Kris and Dave recommend comic books for readers new to the medium! Plus, She-Hulk plans to show a lighter Daredevil, WB seeks its Feige, and the Sandman visits Kris!
Nerd News
She Hulk set to show Daredevil’s lighter side
Greg Berlanti to be the next Feige?
Byword Big Talk
New reader-friendly comics
Nerd Commendations
Paper Girls by Brian K Vaughn & Cliff Chiang
The Sandman on Netflix
Warner Bros. and Discovery have merged and the new combined company is making some questionable decisions. WTF, WB? Plus, Tencent wants Ubisoft, sci-fi legend Nichelle Nichols passes away, and a wrestling nerd commendation!
Nerd News
Tencent wants Ubisoft
Celebrating the life and legacy of Nichelle Nichols
Byword Big Talk
The WB/Discovery merger
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
WWE2K22
What the heck was announced at Comic Con? Why the heck might Batfleck return? What the heck is going on with the Fantastic Four movie? What the heck are this week's nerd commendations? And why the heck is Dave talking about Eminem? Listen and find out!
Nerd News
Batfleck returns?
Fantastic Four movie will not be an origin story
Byword Big Talk
San Diego Comic Con Announcements
Nerd Commendations
Star Wars by Jason Aaron
Batman Beyond
There’s a little bit of lightning and a little bit of thunder as Kris and Dave review Thor: Love & Thunder. Did it meet expectations or belly flop into the bottom ranks of MCU films? Plus, Daredevil returns, McMahon bids farewell, and Dave has a Question!
Nerd News
Daredevil returns
Vince McMahon retires amidst allegations
Byword Big Talk
Thor: Love & Thunder
Nerd Commendations
The Question by Denny O’Neil & Denys Cowan
WWE 2K22
It’s time for a deep dive into Ms. Marvel as Kris and special guest Maria break down what makes the Disney+ show so special. Plus, Kris and Dave discuss the recent Snyder Cut movement revelations from Rolling Stone, Gargoyles returns, and a Darth Vader recommendation!
Nerd News
Bots helped get the Snyder Cut made
Gargoyles continues at Dynamite
Byword Big Talk
Ms. Marvel with special guest Maria
Nerd Commendations
Darth Vader by Kieron Gillen & Salvador Larroca
Lego Marvel Superheroes
It’s a matter of trust in this week’s episode, as Kris and Dave talk about writers they always trust to deliver a good comic book. Who made the list? Plus, Ms. Marvel drops a bombshell, Daredevil returns, and digital comics win the day.
Nerd News
Ms. Marvel Finale Breaks the Internet
Daredevil & Kingpin set to return in Echo
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave’s Most Trusted Writers
Nerd Commendations
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
DC Universe Infinite / Marvel Unlimited
It’s back to Tatooine as Kris and Dave break down their thoughts on the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Did it take the high ground or burn to a crisp in the fiery pits of Mustafar? Plus, Slott returns to Spider-Man, Namor gets an upgrade, and Dave finally returns to the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn.
Nerd News
Dan Slott returns to Spider-Man
A first look at Namor from Wakanda Forever?
Byword Big Talk
Obi-Wan Kenobi review
Nerd Commendations
Horizon: Forbidden West
Westworld
Join hosts Kris and Dave as they attempt to improve 2005’s Fantastic Four flick. Will their fixes save the movie, or are their efforts doomed? Plus, new details emerge about the Quantum Leap reboot, Howard Stern teases a comics movie role and Gail Simone is once again flawless.
Nerd News
New Quantum Leap details emerge
Howard Stern is Doomed?
Byword Big Talk
Fixing Fantastic Four (2015)
Nerd Commendations
Ms. Marvel on Disney Plus
The Variants #1 by Gail Simone & Phil Noto
Time to travel the multiverse with Wanda Maximoff as Dave and Kris review Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Plus, Overwatch is going to die, Lower Decks goes comics, and an all-80s nerd-commendation!
Nerd News
Overwatch 2 is killing the original game dead
Star Trek: Lower Decks gets a comic book miniseries
Byword Big Talk
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Nerd Commendations
Stranger Things Season 4
Generation Zero on XBox Game Pass
Time to look at the future! Kris and Dave pick their most anticipated comics from the September Solicitations. Plus, Kraven becomes a conservationist, Harley Quinn returns, and Kris goes full Eternals.
Nerd News
Big-screen Kraven becomes a conservationist?
Harley Quinn returns to HBO Max
Byword Big Talk
DC September Solicitations
Marvel September Solicitations
Nerd Commendations
Eternals by Kieron Gillen & Esad Ribić
Batgirls by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad & Jorge Corona
It's a mammoth interview worth the price of admission as Kris and Dave sit down with Drew Edwards, writer and creator of Halloween Man, Dan Price, creator of The Latex Avenger, and artist Paulo J. Hernández to talk about the upcoming Halloween Man/Latex Avenger crossover. Plus, Ezra Miller goes off the grid, the Joker sings, and Dave makes his peace with Tom King.
Nerd News
Ezra Miller has disappeared
Joker sequel announced as a musical
Byword Big Talk
Halloween Man meets The Latex Avenger
Nerd Commendations
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King & Bilquis Evely
X-Men: Red Al Ewing & Stefano Casselli
It's homework time! Kris and Dave once again assign each other some new comics and discuss both All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, as well as Guardians of the Galaxy by Al Ewing. Plus, a PlayStation remake controversy and a unique Spidey recommendation.
Nerd News
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge coming to GamePass
Last of Us Remake announced
Byword Big Talk
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely
Guardians of the Galaxy by Al Ewing
Nerd Commendations
Spider-Man: Life Story
Doomsday Clock
In time for Pride Month, Kris and Dave discuss some of their all-time favorite LGBTQ+ characters from Marvel and DC. Plus, Spidey comes to PC, Star Wars Celebration reveals some big news, and Dave recommends the other Ms. Marvel.
Nerd News
Another PS Exclusive comes to PC…Spider-Man!
Star Wars Celebration News
Byword Big Talk
Favorite LGBTQ+ Characters
Nerd Commendations
Ms. Marvel by Brian Reed and Roberto Delatorre
Aquaman: The Becoming by Brandon Thomas, Diego Olortegui, Wade Von Grawbadger
Kris and Dave celebrate two years of the Byword by awarding their second annual Nerdy Awards. Who won the coveted award this year? Plus, Thor gets a trailer, Marvel loses an MMO, and some new Nerd Commendations!
Nerd News
Marvel MMO Canceled
Thor Trailer Released (and She-Hulk, AND Andor)
Byword Big Talk
The Second Annual Nerdy Awards
Nerd Commendations
She-Hulk by Dan Slott & Juan Bobillo, Paul Pelletier, Scott Kolins, & Will Conrad
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Kris and Dave discuss their hopes for the upcoming Obi Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Will the new mini-series be a nostalgic mess or redeem the prequel era? Plus, Daredevil returns, Amazons are on trial, and Star Trek boldly recasts some iconic characters.
Nerd News
Disney+ Daredevil series in the works
Star Wars future discussed in Vanity Fair
Byword Big Talk
Our Hopes for Obi Wan Kenobi
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Trial of the Amazons
Kris and Dave sit down with founder of Lesser Known Comics and writer of Death Wish, Mark Bernal, as well as Rey Garza, the creative force behind Tank McGregor. What does it take to make it as a new independent comics publisher? Plus, racism strikes the Percy Jackson franchise and Dave nerd-commends a much-maligned comic book?
Nerd News
Percy Jackson actor attacked by toxic fanboys
Ms. Marvel co-creator signs off on MCU changes
Byword Big Talk
Mark Bernal & Rey Garza of Lesser Know Comics
Batch #4 now on Kickstarter!
Nerd Commendations
Moon Knight (2014) by Warren Ellis & Declan Shalvey
Spider-Man: The Other by Peter David, Reginald Hudlin, J Michael Strazinski, Mike Wieringo, Pat Lee, and Mike Deodato Jr.
Kris and Dave attempt to fix the much-maligned Green Lantern movie featuring Ryan Reynolds. Plus, Breath of the Wild 2 spoilers may have hit the internet, and the trailer for House of the Dragon tries to wipe away the tears of Game of Thrones fans!
Nerd News
Did Italian voice actor Pietro Ubaldi give a first glimpse at Breath of the Wild 2?
First trailer for House of the Dragon Released
Byword Big Talk
Green Lantern
Nerd Commendations
Green Lantern: Rebirth
MLB The Show 22
Kris and Dave look back on 100 episode of the Nerd Byword and discuss some of their favorite moments of their podcasting adventure. Plus, Dave loves Gail Simone, Jon Watts jumps ship, and The Batman gets a sequel!
Nerd News
Jon Watts steps away from “FF” director’s chair
The Batman gets a sequel, and so does...Spider-Man?
Byword Big Talk
A Byword Retrospective
Nerd Commendations
Sensational Spider-Man (Vol. 2) 23-41 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Angel Medina & Clayton Crain
Batgirl by Gail Simone and Ardian Syaff, Ed Benes, & more
Kris and Dave dive into arguably the BEST Star Trek series, Deep Space Nine. What was the special sauce that made the show so great? Plus, Spider-Man hits a delay, Darth Vader does his homework, and Dave is up to his old tricks with an off-the-wall commendation!
Nerd News
Across the Spider-Verse Delayed to 2023
Hayden Christensen does his homework
Byword Big Talk
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Nerd Commendations
Launchbox
Miles Morales: Shock Waves by Justin A. Reynolds & Pablo León
Kris and Dave discuss their most hated superhero comic tropes! Plus, WB plans DCEU changes, Ms. Marvel gets new powers, and Dave sings the praises of Gail Simone!
Nerd News
WB plans major DCEU overhaul
Ms. Marvel TV powers change confirmed
Byword Big Talk
Superhero Tropes!
Nerd Commendations
Moon Knight
Gail Simone's Birds of Prey
Kris and Dave dissect Spider-Man: Beyond now that the storyline has reached its conclusion. Plus, Dave goes off about Ben Reilly, Jason Aaron loses his touch, and Kris explores the difficulty of Elden Ring.
Nerd News
Activision...did something right?
Jason Aaron Must be Stopped
Byword Big Talk
Spider-Man: Beyond
Nerd Commendations
Chuck Dixon's Birds of Prey Run
Elden Ring
Kris and Dave travel through space and time to bring you their favorite time travel tales. Plus, Ezra Miller goes bonkers in Hawai'i, Sony competes with Game Pass, and Kris gives the Turtles some love.
Nerd News
Ezra Miller in legal trouble in Hawai'i
Sony unveils Game Pass Competitor
Byword Big Talk
Assassin's Creed
Quantum Leap
Days of Future Past
DS9 - The Visitor
Timeless
Voyagers!
Nerd Commendations
TMNT Annual 2022 by Juni Ba & Ronda Pattison
The League of Regrettable Superheroes by Jon Morris
Kris and Dave get serious as they discuss controversies swirling around several well-know artists. Is it possible to appreciate the art when the artist displays objectionable behavior? Plus, The Batman reveals its Joker and She-Hulk may be in trouble!
Nerd News
She-Hulk in Creative Trouble?
The Batman Deleted Scene Released Featuring Barry Keoghan’s Joker
Byword Big Talk
Separating Art from Artist, featuring:
- Joss Whedon
- J.K. Rowling
- Geoff Johns
- Joe Bennett
Nerd Commendations
Tom King's Batman
The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW
Kris and Dave discuss some of their all-time favorite artists. Plus, Daredevil gets a "soft reboot", another video games studio is accused of a toxic work environment, and Kris tries, once again, to make Dave an X-Men fan.
Nerd News
Daredevil "Soft Reboot" Series in the Works
Ori Studio Accused Of Being 'Oppressive,' 'Sexist' Workplace
Byword Big Talk
Chris Bachalo
George Perez
Jen Bartel
JH Williams III
Pepe Larraz & Marte Gracia
Darwyn Cooke
Nerd Commendations
X-Men (2021) by Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia
Batman/TMNT Trilogy by James Tynion IV & Freddie Williams II
Kris and Dave sit down to discuss Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi releases a teaser trailer, Zoë Kravitz has a bad casting experience, and Kris once again returns to Xbox Game Pass for a little Guardians of the Galaxy.
Nerd News
Obi-Wan Kenobi Teaser Released
Zoë Kravitz discusses missed casting in Nolan’s Batman movies
Byword Big Talk
The Batman (2022)
Nerd Commendations
Huntress Year One
Guardians of the Galaxy
Kris and Dave try to fix the very first X-Men movie. Can their combined efforts overcome the very 2000s nature of the film? Plus, Will Smith returns for an I Am Legend sequel, Booster Gold joins the Arrowverse, and Dave loses his mind over Superman Smashes the Klan.
Nerd News
Will Smith returns for I Am Legend sequel
Booster Gold joins the Arrowverse
Byword Big Talk
Fixing X-Men (2000)
Nerd Commendations
Cyberpunk 2077
Superman Smashes the Klan
Kris and Dave each pick their three favorite "new" characters they encountered over the past year. Plus, Star Trek's Kelvin Timeline is set to return, Venus Di Milo is shelling back up, and Kris furthers his radical mutant agenda!
Nerd News
Venus Di Milo returns
Star Trek 4 announced
Byword Big Talk
"New characters":
- Kate Spencer (Manhunter)
- Sooraya Qadir (Dust/Congregation)
- Jo Mullein (Far Sector/Green Lantern)
- Keeve Trennis
- Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman)
- Kaldur’ahm (Aqualad)
Nerd Commendations
Manhunter by Marc Andreyko & Jesus Saiz
New X-Men Vol. 2
Kris and Dave each pick their favorite video game console of all time and talk about the features, and memories, that defined it. Plus, Amazon breaks Comixology, Professor X returns, Kris sings the praises of TMNT and Dave has a Scream of a recommendation!
Nerd News
Professor X returns?
Amazon breaks Comixology
Byword Big Talk
The Original XBox
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Nerd Commendations
TMNT: Jennika
Scream (2022)
Kris and Dave discuss the leaked script for Duel of the Fates, the original plan for what would eventually become The Rise of Skywalker. Is it better than what we got? Plus, Dave rambles about Superman in the 90s and Kris looks forward to a new Megamind series!
Nerd News
Nintendo Direct delivers huge news
New Megamind series announced
Byword Big Talk
Star Wars: Episode IX - Duel of the Fates
Nerd Commendations
Superman: The Triangle Era
Halo Infinite
Kris and Dave sit down for a late but fascinating in-depth review of Marvel's The Eternals. Does the movie deserve the critical beating it received? Plus, Google Stadia is dying, Marvel finds its Madame Web, and Dave continues his deep-dive of Marvel Unlimited.
Nerd News
Dakota Johnson cast as Madame Web
Stadia has been demoted at Google
Byword Big Talk
Marvel's The Eternals
Nerd Commendations
The Book of Boba Fett
Secret Avengers by Ed Brubaker & Mike Deodato Jr.
Kris and Dave throw down the gauntlet: your favorite characters are overrated! Will one of Kris' choices cause Dave to drop the f-bomb? Yes! Plus, Dave goes off about the recent banning of Maus and Kris sings the praises of Black Cat.
Nerd News
Tennessee school district bans Maus
Peter Dinklage expresses frustration with live-action Snow White
Byword Big Talk
Your Favorite Characters: Are they overrated?
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek: Phase II - The Lost Series
Mary Jane & Black Cat Beyond by Jed McKay and C.J. Villa
Kris and Dave dissect the pilots of two TV shows: Farscape and Wolverine & the X-Men. What do they think about these shows, and why did Dave bring a scalpel? Plus, Microsoft buys Activision and Kris plays a new Game Pass game.
Nerd News
Moon Knight releases first trailer
Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard
Byword Big Talk
Wolverine & the X-Men
Farscape
Nerd Commendations
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Kris and Dave have a bone to pick with movie critics as they discuss their favorite movies that have received a “rotten” rating. Plus, Quantum Leap returns, Wakanda Forever resumes filming, Kris reads Black Panther, and Dave rants and rambles about Resident Evil.
Nerd News
Quantum Leap reboot/sequel series in the works
Wakanda Forever resumes filming
Byword Big Talk
Equilibrium
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Hook
Batman Forever
The Mummy Returns
Thor: The Dark World
Nerd Commendations
Black Panther by John Ridley & Juann Cabal
Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City
Kris and Dave get extra-nerdy as they discuss fictional technologies they wished were real. Plus, Mario Kart 9 may be coming, Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man return, the Witcher Season 2, and a Daredevil run for the ages!
Nerd News
Mario Kart 9 in Development?
Andrew Garfield open to return to Spider-Man
Byword Big Talk
SciFi Tech we wished were real
Nerd Commendations
The Witcher Season 2
Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky & Marco Checchetto
WARNING! Kris and Dave share some of their hot takes about the comic book industry. Plus, XBox Remote Play changes Dave's life, Dr. Strange rumors swamp social media, and Kris talks Al Ewing's work at Marvel.
Nerd News
Dr. Strange rumor mill claims Mr. Fantastic will appear
Daredevil may return for “She Hulk” series
Byword Big Talk
Hot Takes!
Nerd Commendations
XBox Remote Play
Al Ewing's Marvel Run
SPOILER ALERT! Kris and Dave review the newest MCU entry, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Was it a big win or a big dud? Plus, Kickstarter goes blockchain, Zorro rides again, and Cloris Leachman gums a man's butt.
Nerd News
Kickstarter announces blockchain future
Zorro Rides Again
Byword Big Talk
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Nerd Commendations
Star Wars: Rebels
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Kris and Dave pick their roster of pop culture characters for a mission to space. Who will make the cut for each nerd's five-person team? Plus, a legend passes away, a big video game announcement, and the magic of Aunt May and Doc Ock's love?
Nerd News
Masayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Dies At 78
Wonder Woman Game Announced
Byword Big Talk
Pick Your Roster:
A Mission to Space
Nerd Commendations
Amazing Spider-Man #80.BEY by Cody Ziglar, Ivan Fiorelli, Carlos Gomez, Paco Medina
Fallout 4
Kris and Dave dissect the first three episodes of the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Does it hit the bullseye or miss the mark? Plus, Spider-Man news, a Wonder Woman book for the ages, and check-in with Nightwing.
Nerd News
Across the Spiderverse releases first look
Sony plans GamePass-style service
Byword Big Talk
Disney+ Hawkeye
Nerd Commendations
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1
Nightwing Annual #1 (2021)
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 Marvel Three:
Blue Marvel
White Tiger
Oya
Nerd Commendations
Robin by Joshua Williamson & Gleb Melnikov
Nubia & the Amazons by Stephanie Williams, Vita Ayala & Alitha E. Martinez
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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 Zdarsky & Mark Bagley
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
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
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
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 Complete, Uncensored, and Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek
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
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
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
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
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 (1985)
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
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
Kris and Dave complete the circle and attempt to fix the final movie in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, WitcherCon reveals some fascinating news, and a Boom Studios series is headed to Netflix.
Nerd News
WitcherCon reveals the future of the Witcher franchise
Doctor Sleep film makers set to tackle Something is Killing the Children
Byword Big Talk
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Nerd Commendations
Libby by Overdrive
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Kris and Dave once again assign each other comic book runs and discuss both 2016's Black Panther series and Rebirth-era Superman. Plus, Star Wars fans freak out again and Sony charges big bucks of indie developers!
Nerd News
Sony Charging Devs At Least $25,000 For PlayStation Store Visibility
Disney Drops Slave 1 Name in Favor Of 'Boba Fett's Starship'
Byword Big Talk
Black Panther (2016)
Superman (Rebirth)
Nerd Commendations
Superman: Man of Tomorrow on HBO Max
Loki on Disney Plus
Kris and Dave set out to fix Star Wars: The Last Jedi and lock horns regarding the film. Plus, Ben Reilly returns as Spider-Man and Telltale's Clementine comes to The Walking Dead comics!
Nerd News
Ben Reilly returns as Spider-Man
Telltale's Clementine comes to The Walking Dead comics
Byword Big Talk
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Nerd Commendations
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Outer Worlds
Kris and Dave break down all the major video game announcements from E3 2021! Plus, who should take over Amazing Spider-Man after Nick Spencer's departure?
Nerd News
Harley Quinn animated series gets comic book tie-in
Nick Spencer’s Spider-Man run ending with Issue #74
Byword Big Talk
E3 2021
Nerd Commendations
If It Bleeds by Stephen King
Al Ewing’s Mighty Avengers & Captain America & the Mighty Avengers
Kris and Dave return to the Star Wars universe an attempt to fix The Force Awakens. Plus, they reflect on Netflix's Geeked Week and recommend some new nerdy media!
Nerd News
Fables is Back
Netflix's Geeked Week
Byword Big Talk
Fixing Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Nerd Commendations
The Nice House on the Lake
The Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition
Kris and Dave open the mail bag to answer your listener-submitted questions. Plus, detective-based nerd commendations, new Marvel creative teams, and Spider-Verse casting news!
Nerd News
Issa Rae Joins Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Sequel
Hulk & Venom get new creative teams
Byword Big Talk
Listener Mail Bag!
Nerd Commendations
Cold Case on HBO Max
Nightcrawler (2014)
Kris and Dave return to the director that so perplexes them as they review Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead. Plus, Dave rants about hero shooter Overwatch while Kris recommends an off-beat Marvel project.
Nerd News
Marvel's The Eternals releases first trailer
Hero shooter Overwatch reduces team size in sequel
Byword Big Talk
In-depth review of Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead
Nerd Commendations
M.O.D.O.K.
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
Kris and Dave celebrate one year of Nerd Byword with a special awards ceremony: the first-ever Nerdy Awards. Plus, Kris talks Ubisoft Connect and Dave rambles semi-coherently about Netflix's Masters of the Universe.
Nerd News
Masters of the Universe: Revelations releases images
Knives Out 2 News
Byword Big Talk
The First Annual Nerdy Awards
Nerd Commendations
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Ubisoft Connect
Kris and Dave sit down with writer Terry Mayo to talk about his upcoming comic book Buddy, now on Kickstarter. Also, Dave vents his dislike of the Venom 2 trailer and Kris recommends a brand new sci-fi comic.
Nerd News
Patton Oswalt wants to be the live-action MODOK
Venom: Let There Be Carnage releases first trailer
Byword Big Talk
Buddy on Kickstarter
Nerd Commendations
Eve by Victor LaValle, Jo Mi-Gyeong, and Brittany Peer
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Kris and Dave assign each other comic book runs, including Jason Aaron's first 25 issues of Thor and John Rogers run on Blue Beetle. Plus, Dave's favorite character, Stephanie Brown, comes to live action, but is it everything he hoped it would be? Also, Kris talks about his complex relationship with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3!
Nerd News
Stephanie Brown comes to Batwoman
Red Sonja movie project casts its star
Byword Big Talk
Thor: God of Thunder by Jason Aaron
Blue Beetle by John Rogers
Nerd Commendations
Black Star by Eric Glover & Arielle Jovellanos
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
Kris and Dave review the new Mortal Kombat movie. Plus, Marvel video game rumors, a first look at Ms. Marvel's costume, and a return to the Nintendo Switch!
Nerd News
NetherRealm to develop a game for Marvel?
Set pictures reveal Ms. Marvel costume
Byword Big Talk
Mortal Kombat on HBO Max
Nerd Commendations
Super Mario 3D World
A Kid's Guide to Fandom
Kris and Dave wax nostalgic about the Attitude Era of professional wrestling. Plus, Shang Chi gets a trailer, and Dave enters the frightening realm of video game YouTube!
Nerd News
Superman: Son of Kal-El announced
Shang Chi gets a teaser trailer
Byword Big Talk
The Attitude Era of professional wrestling revisited
Nerd Commendations
Matt McMuscles' What Happened?
Way of X #1
Kris and Dave wax nostalgic about the games that made them gamers. Plus, casting news for Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Kris waxes poetic about Star Trek: Discovery, and Dave can't stop talking about horror!
Nerd News
Nintendo announces indie games coming to Switch
Lucy Liu cast in Shazam: Fury of the Gods
Byword Big Talk
Super Mario World (SNES)
Final Fantasy Adventure (GB)
X-Men: Legends II (GameCube)
Secret of Evermore (SNES)
Assassins Creed II (XBox 360)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (XBox 360)
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek: Discovery
Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Kris and Dave go to the movies and dive deep into Godzilla vs. Kong, from the awesome battles to the questionable story. Plus, a Sony game gets a potential remake, Black Widow comes to Disney Plus with a hefty price tag, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
The Last of Us gets a remake?
Black Widow comes to Disney Plus Premier Access
Byword Big Talk
Godzilla vs. Kong
Nerd Commendations
The Immortal Hulk Vol. 1
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
Kris and Dave sit down with Jarred Lujan to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for comic book one-shot The Twin Blades. Plus, the first trailer for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, a PlayStation exclusive may soon become a movie, and brand-new nerd commendations.
Nerd News
Ghost of Tsushima movie in development
First trailer for The Suicide Squad arrives
Byword Big Talk
The Twin Blades on Kickstarter
Nerd Commendations
Batman/Superman #16 by Gene Yang & Ivan Reis
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Switch
Kris and Dave sit down with Dan Bridges and Emily McGuiness to talk about their upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the horror graphic novel The Zombie Game. Plus, Marvel sends shockwaves through the comic book industry and new nerd-commendations.
Nerd News
Marvel breaks from Diamond; chooses Penguin Random House
CW's Batwoman recasts Kate Kane
Byword Big Talk
The Zombie Game on Kickstarter
Nerd Commendations
Invincible on Amazon Prime Video
Nightwing #78
Kris and Dave discuss their thoughts on Zack Snyder's Justice League in an in-depth, spoiler-filled review. Plus, they discuss Zack Snyder distancing himself from Geeks + Gamers, video game news and recommend some new nerdy content.
Nerd News
Zack Snyder publicly distances himself from Geeks + Gamers
Square Enix announces new Life is Strange game
Byword Big Talk
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Nerd Commendations
Falcon & the Winter Soldier
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kris and Dave sit down with journalist Abraham Riesman and talk about his new book True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee. Plus, Kris and Dave discuss video game news and recommend some new nerdy content.
Nerd News
Microsoft completes purchase of Bethesda
New TMNT video game announced
Byword Big Talk
True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee
Nerd Commendations
Kirby's Adventure via Nintendo Switch Online
IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Kris and Dave sit down with legendary comic book writer Fabian Nicieza and talk Spider-Man, X-Men, Justice League, as well as his new novel, Suburban Dicks. Plus, Kris and Dave discuss new Superman content on the big and small screens, the rise of Blue Beetle and the X-Men series Hellions.
Nerd News
Ta-Nehisi Coates to Pen New Superman Film
Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle Film is in the Works
Byword Big Talk
Suburban Dicks
Fabian Nicieza on Twitter
Nerd Commendations
Superman & Lois on the CW
Hellions by Zeb Wells & Stephen Segovia
Dave sits down with radio broadcaster and comic book writer "Fearless" Fred Kennedy to discuss his Star Wars fan audio drama Mud 79. Plus, Kris and Dave talk streaming wars, the Legend of Zelda anniversary, and recommend more nerdy media.
Nerd News
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword comes to Switch...for $60
Paramount new releases will go to Paramount+ 30 days after theatrical release
Byword Big Talk
Listen to Mud 79, part of Issue Zero
Mud 79 on Twitter
Nerd Commendations
Godzilla: Final Wars
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Black Panther
Kris and Dave sit down with writer and creator Calvin Chambers to talk about his new Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming comic book Icarus Metro: Book of Proxy #1. They also talk about rumors that DC Comics fans hope to buy the company, the release of the new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, and, of course, nerd-commendations.
Nerd News
Zack Snyder's Justice League releases a new trailer
Are comic books fans planning to buy DC?
Byword Big Talk
Kickstarter for Icarus Metro: Book of Proxy #1
Nerd Commendations
Middle Earth: Shadow of War
Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)
Kris and Dave sit down with Boom Studios founder and CEO Ross Richie and discuss breaking into the business and the state of the comic book industry. They also talk Joss Whedon, Gina Carano and if it is possible to separate art from artist. Plus: nerd-commendations!
Nerd News
Charisma Carpenter speaks out about Joss Whedon
Lucasfilm separates itself from Gina Carano
Byword Big Talk
Boom Studios
Ross Richie on Twitter
Ross Richie Wikipedia Bio
Nerd Commendations
Captain Marvel by Kelly Thompson, Carmen Carnero, Lee Garbett, Cory Smith and more
Utopia on Amazon Prime
Kris and Dave celebrate Valentine's Day and discuss their favorite comic book couples. Their journey takes them from DC to Marvel to...Vertigo? They also talk about Thor's Maury Povich Show moment in the pages of Avengers and, of course, WandaVision. Plus, Dave recommends a horror story...again.
Nerd News
Thor deals with some serious parental issues in Avengers
Marvel puts X-Men membership up for a vote
Byword Big Talk
Mary Jane & Peter Parker
Kate Kane & Maggie Sawyer
Northstar & Kyle Jinadu
Bigby Wolfe & Snow White
Ororo Munroe & T'Challa
Jessica Jones & Luke Cage
Nerd Commendations
Something is Killing the Children
WandaVision
Kris and Dave sit down with Dwayne Robinson Jr., CEO of Animation Comics & Entertainment LLC and talk starting a comics company and his upcoming releases. They also pick sides in the Godzilla vs. Kong debate, and Dave goes a little overboard in his nerd commendation.
Nerd News
GameStop Stocks go crazy
Godzilla vs. Kong trailer released
Byword Big Talk
Animation Comics & Entertainment
For a limited time, use promo code "NERDBYWORD" for 10% off!
Nerd Commendations
Far Sector by N.K Jemisin and Jamal Campbell
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
When Dave's away, Kris will play! Kris joins Trey, Irvin, and Bryan from the Nerd Nostalgia Podcast and Ryan from the Don't Forget About Us Podcast Show for a discussion of the very best of 2020.
This Crisis on Infinite (okay, three) Podcasts began on the Nerd Nostalgia Podcast and will conclude on the Don't Forget About Us Podcast Show. Be sure to check out all three episodes, and while you're there, subscribe to two more fantastic nerd podcasts!
Nerd Nostalgia Podcast
Don't Forget About Us Podcast Show
Kris and Dave talk Wonder Woman 1984 and list their likes and dislikes. Was the movie actually any good? Plus, Y the Last Man will soon be a TV show and Kris goes DC with Future State Wonder Woman #1!
Nerd News
Will Chris Evans return as Captain America?
Y The Last Man TV series resumes production
Byword Big Talk
Wonder Woman 1984
Nerd Commendations
Future State Wonder Woman #1
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Kris and Dave sit down with rising star and writer extraordinaire Stephanie Williams to talk about her career as a writer and her upcoming contribution to Marvel Voices: Legacy #1. Plus, Star Wars games break free from EA, the strange case of Ray Fisher continues, and, of course, Spider-Man.
Nerd News
Ubisoft announces massive, open world Star Wars game
Machine Games is making an Indiana Jones game
Byword Big Talk
Marvel Voices: Legacy #1 featuring Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams on Twitter
Nerd Commendations
Amazing Spider-Man by Nick Spencer, Ryan Ottley, & Patrick Gleason
What We Do in the Shadows
Kris and Dave sit down with comic book creator Frank Martin to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter project, The Polar Paradox. Plus, they discuss a big MCU casting rumor and a potential Doctor Who shake-up.
Nerd News
Is Patriot coming to the MCU?
Jodie Whittaker rumored to leave Doctor Who
Byword Big Talk
The Polar Paradox on Kickstarter
Nerd Commendations
That Nerd Dave's Official Website
Kris and Dave dive deep into Disney's Investor Day announcements related to Star Wars. Plus, they discuss Richard Donner's final movie at age 90 and the DCEU's new multiverse approach to movies and television.
Nerd News
Richard Donner to Direct Lethal Weapon 5 at age 90
DCEU takes a "multiverse" approach to future movie projects
Byword Big Talk
Disney Investor Day Announcements - Star Wars
Nerd Commendations
Nightwing: Year One
X-Men: Red
Kris and Dave dive deep into Disney's Investor Day announcements related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, they discuss Cyberpunk 2077 and its troubled release and provide some new nerd-commendations!
Nerd News
Disney remakes Star Wars in the image of the MCU
How one of the biggest games of 2020 became one of the most controversial
Byword Big Talk
Disney's Investor Day - MCU Announcements
Nerd Commendations
Tetris Effect: Connected
Thor by Donny Cates
Kris and Dave are visited by the ghosts of Star Wars past, present, and future! Buckle in for Star Wars Holiday Special talk and a look to the future of the franchise. Plus, Dave gets excited about zombies and Kris defends the Avengers video game!
Nerd News
Back 4 Blood first gameplay revealed
Disney's Investor Day brings big announcements
Byword Big Talk
The Star Wars Holiday Special
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
The Future of Star Wars
Nerd Commendations
Justice League: Endless Winter #1
Square-Enix's Avengers
Kris and Dave talk about their "chicken soup for the nerdy soul", their guilty pleasures that keep them coming back over and over again. Plus, Dave can't stop talking about horror and HBO Max gets ALL the movies!
Nerd News
BioWare Studio Head, Dragon Age Producer Both Leave Studio
Warner Bros. to release all 2021 films directly to HBO Max at no extra cost
Byword Big Talk
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Spider-Man Comics
Stephen King
Star Trek
Toho’s Godzilla movies
The Mandalorian
Nerd Commendations
Freaky (2020)
Star Trek: Picard
Kris and Dave talk with writer Ryan Haack about his IndieGoGo campaign for Bric-A-Brac, his epic Christmas story. Plus, they talk about the Avengers video game falling short of expectations and recommend an Age of Apocalypse.
Nerd News
Marvel's Avengers Didn't Sell As Expected, Says Square Enix
Alfred Molina to return as Doc Ock?
Byword Big Talk
Bric-a-Brac with Ryan Haack
Nerd Commendations
Magnificent Ms. Marvel
Age of Apocalypse
Kris and Dave talk with writer and artist Ed Brisson about his work at Marvel and his upcoming creator-owned title Catch & Release: A Murder Book Story. Plus, a discussion about the Thor/Star Lord dynamic and Disney's refusal to pay creators.
Nerd News
Star Wars Writer Alan Dean Foster and SFWA Call Out Disney for Not Paying Royalties
Star Lord confirmed for Thor: Love & Thunder
Byword Big Talk
Ed Brisson on Twitter
Catch & Release: A Murder Book Story on Kickstarter
Nerd Commendations
Batman: The Adventures Continue
Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows
Kris and Dave celebrate six months of Nerd Byword and take a closer look at notable nerd friendships. Plus, Zack Snyder's Justice League rears its head again!
Nerd News
Zack Snyder call his ideal Justice League “Black & White, Imax”
Wonder Woman 1984 to release on Christmas Day on HBO Max
Byword Big Talk: Nerd Friendships
Peter Parker/Miles Morales
Blue Beetle/Booster Gold
Kitty Pryde/Nightcrawler
Robin/Superboy
Kirk/Spock
Oracle/Black Canary
Nerd Commendations
DC Comics' 52
Django/Zorro
Kris and Dave interview Brett Murphy about his upcoming comic book Paranormal Hitmen! Plus, DC's restructuring continues, and a Star Trek nerd commendation!
Nerd News
Warner Media Begins New Round of Layoffs Amid Restructuring
DC launches DC Universe Infinite
Byword Big Talk
Brett Murphy on Instagram
Wilson Gandolpho on Art Station
Nerd Commendations
Crossover
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Kris and Dave scrape the bottom of the barrel to discuss their most hated superhero comics! Plus, Moon Knight and Fantastic Beasts news, and some television nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Johnny Depp Resigns from Fantastic Beasts
Oscar Isaac in talks to play Moon Knight
Byword Big Talk
Chuck Austen's X-Men
All-Star Batman & Robin
Spider-Man: Sins Past
Ultimatum
Spider-Man: One More Day
Amazons Attack!
Nerd Commendations
Farscape
Lovecraft Country
Kris and Dave take your burning questions from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Plus, Tomb Raider and Assassin's Creed news and the return of nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Tomb Raider 2 looses release date
Netflix announces Assassin's Creed series
Byword Big Talk
Featuring burning questions from:
Joe Heilala (Facebook),
Phillip Russertt (Facebook),
@PzzaSnseTinglin (Twitter),
@kevinewing22 (Twitter),
@LexPendragon (Twitter),
@read.your.comics (Instagram),
@nerd.nostalgia.podcast (Instagram),
@castle_colder (Instagram),
@theoneandonlynerdpoolreborn (Instagram)
@joezsketches (Instagram)
Nerd Commendations
Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)
The Last Ronin
Kris and Dave once again assign each other some comic book reading homework, and the results are...interesting. Plus, a discussion of Jared Leto's Joker and the final Nerd Nightmare for October!
Nerd News
Jared Leto's Joker returns
Could Chilling Adventures of Sabrina be saved?
Byword Big Talk
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
The New Deadwardians
Nerd Nightmares
The Haunting (1999)
Kris and Dave wax nostalgic about how the nerd community has changed and what they miss most from the nerd past. Plus, nerd news and a new Nerd Nightmare focused on Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street!
Nerd News
Coming 2 America moves to Amazon Prime
Donny Cates & Scott Snyder Endorse “Marvel vs. DC” Crossover
Byword Big Talk
Video Game Manuals at Archive.org
Is Appointment Television making a Comeback? via Esquire
Wizard Magazine at Archive.org
Nintendo Power Issue 1 at Archive.org
Why Day 1 Patches are so common via Kotaku
Toxic Nerd Culture is Ruining what we Love About Comic Books via Medium
Nerd Nightmares
Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street
Kris and Dave take a closer look at the final Fox X-Men movie, New Mutants. Plus, nerd news and a new Nerd Nightmare focused on John Carpenter's Halloween!
Nerd News
Spider-Man 3 Rumors
Invincible Trailer Drops
Byword Big Talk
New Mutants
Nerd Nightmares
Halloween (1978)
Kris and Dave discuss nerdy movies they wish would get made and the film makers that should be involved. Plus, a new segment for the month of October: Nerd Nightmares!
Nerd News
Microsoft Purchases Bethesda
WandaVision Trailer Arrives
Byword Big Talk
Dave's Picks
Gargoyles Directed by Jonathan Frakes
Animated Thrawn Trilogy Directed by Dave Filoni
Hack/Slash Directed by Sam Raimi
Kris' Picks
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Directed by Taika Waititi
MCU X-Men Directed by Ava DuVernay
MCU Fantastic Four Directed by Jonathan Frakes
Nerd Nightmares
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Kris and Dave sit down with legendary writer and editor Paul Jenkins to talk about TMNT, Hellblazer, META Studios, and his upcoming graphic novel Fairy Quest. Plus, Xbox Series X vs. Playstation 5 and a trip into The Woods.
NERD NEWS
Playstation 5 Release Date and Price Revealed
MCU May Have Cast Kang the Conqueror
NERD BIG TALK
META Studios
Fairy Quest on Indigogo
NERD COMMENDATIONS
Paul Jenkins' Spectacular Spider-Man
The Woods by James Tynion IV & Michael Dialynas
In this extra-sized episode, Kris and Dave sit down with comedian and fellow nerd Mike Lawrence to talk comic books, wrestling, and working in fast food. Plus, we dive into the Ray Fisher vs. WB situation and check out a German children's book.
NERD NEW
Microsoft Reveals XBox Series S
Ray Fisher vs. Warner Bros
NERD BIG TALK
Mike Lawrence
NERD COMMENDATIONS
Jonathan Hickman's Marvel Comics Run
Krabat and the Sorcerer's Mill
Kris and Dave sit down with author James Aquilone to talk about his Dead Jack series of novels and the upcoming tabletop RPG Pandemonium Noir. Plus, John Boyega's recent Star Wars comments and a nerd commendation that goes straight to the Boneyard.
Nerd News
- John Boyega talks Star Wars with GQ
- The Mandalorian sets a release date for season 2
Nerd Big Talk
- Author James Aquilone's Website
- Pandemonium Noir Kickstarter Campaign
Nerd Commendations
- The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on Disney Plus
- Boneyard Vol. 1
Kris and Dave dig into all of the news coming out of DC's fan event, FanDome. Plus, casting news for the CW's Flash, a tribute to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, and a hellish nerd-commendation.
Nerd News
How Flash will handle firing of Hartley Sawyer
Chadwick Boseman Passes Away
Nerd Big Talk
Justice League: Snyder Cut Trailer
The Batman Trailer
Wonder Woman '84 Trailer
The Suicide Squad First Look
Black Adam First Look
Shazam & the Fury of the Gods Panel
Aquaman Panel
Gotham Knights Trailer
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Trailer
Nerd Commendations
Lucifer on Netflix
X-Men: Second Coming
Kris and Dave gave each other "homework": read one of the other's favorite comic book runs. Now, they come together and discuss Batgirl Vol. 3 and Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1. Plus, layoffs at DC Comics and a Doctor Who return!
Nerd News:
"DC Universe, DC Comics See Layoffs" via Variety
Christopher Eccleston is Returning to Doctor Who
Nerd Big Talk:
Batgirl: Stephanie Brown Vol. 1
Batgirl: Stepahnie Brown Vol. 2
Astonishing X-Men Omnibus
Nerd-Commendations:
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Big Finish Productions
Kris and Dave play Hollywood producers and suggest specific comic book story lines that should be adapted to the big screen. Plus, Marvel: 1602 and the return of Animaniacs!
Kris and Dave speak to writer Bryan Q. Miller about his time at DC Comics and his TV work on Smallville, Sleepy Hollow, Shadowhunters, and Motherland: Fort Salem. Plus: New Mutants news and a Farcry nerd-commendation!
Kris and Dave talk Star Wars and Star Trek with author John Jackson Miller, including his new book, Star Trek: Discovery - Die Standing. Plus, a Witcher spin-off and Marco Polo!
Kris and Dave sit down with comic book creator Tom Scioli to talk about his new book Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics. Plus: the return of Fable and an epic meeting between Turtles and Rangers.
Kris and Dave sit down with superstar artist Luciano Vecchio to talk about his inspiration, his work with DC and Marvel, and his creator-owned book, Sereno. Plus, a hot take on Ubisoft's attitude toward female protagonists and some new nerd-commendations!
Kris and Dave wrap up their quest to fix the Star Wars prequels with Revenge of the Sith. Plus, they discuss Bad Batch, Stargirl, Spider-Man, and Netflix's Warrior Nun.
Kris and Dave continue their deep-dive into the Star Wars prequels and attempt to fix Attack of the Clones. Plus: pop culture news and nerd-commendations!
In this extra-sized episode, Kris and Dave speak with comic book writer Jason Douglas about his new book "Parallel" from Source Point Press. Plus: more news and nerd-commendations!
Can "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" be saved? Kris and Dave do their best to salvage one of the most controversial Star Wars movies. Plus: news and nerd-commendations!
Kris and Dave sit down with Rob Pilk of Mountain Empire Comics to talk about COVID-19's impact on comics and the end of the DC/Diamond partnership. Plus: nerdy news and brand new nerd-commendations.
Kris and Dave dive into nerd news with the recent separation of DC Comics from Diamond Distribution. They also discuss nerdy things they DON'T enjoy and provide some brand new nerd-commendations.
Kris and Dave tackle one of the biggest question in the nerd multiverse: how can comic books reach more readers? They also discuss nerdy news, including Superman's possible new movie role, and nerd-commend some of their favorite media.
Those two nerds, Kris and Dave, discuss pop culture news, including the Snyder Cut's upcoming release on HBO Max, their nerd origin stories, and recommend some new nerd media.