The Nerd Byword

By Nerd Byword

Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss ne... more

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How many episodes does The Nerd Byword have?

The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.

The Nerd Byword episodes:

November 29, 2021 Episode 079 - Superheroes in need of some Love
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
...more
59min
November 22, 2021 Episode 078 - Just Imagine...Stan Lee trying to write women
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
...more
59min
November 15, 2021 Episode 077 - The End of the World
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
...more
50min
November 08, 2021 Episode 076 - Superhero Fashion Week
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
...more
47min
November 01, 2021 Episode 075 - Escape from FanDome
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)
...more
1h 21min
October 25, 2021 Episode 074 - Did Spencer‘s Spider-Man Peter Out?
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
...more
1h 3min
October 18, 2021 Episode 073- Coming Out & Making Comics
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)
...more
1h 3min
October 11, 2021 Episode 072 - Shang Chi vs. the Exorcist
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)
...more
1h 2min
October 04, 2021 Episode 071 - Stephanie Williams meet Nubia
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
...more
53min
September 28, 2021 Episode 070 - The Not-So-Amazing Spider-Man
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
...more
1h 12min

FAQs about The Nerd Byword:

How many episodes does The Nerd Byword have?

The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.