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:

August 15, 2023 Episode 159 - Deserted Island Gaming
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
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1h 10min
August 08, 2023 Episode 158 - The Dial of Age and Depression
Please note: this episode was recorded before the current Hollywood strikes.
This week, Kris and Dave review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Does Indy have a strong final hurrah, or does he go out with a whimper? Plus, Microsoft and Activision are set to merge, SAG strikes, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Microsoft Activision merger a go
SAG joins the strike
Byword Big Talk
Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Nerd Commendations
World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1
The Witcher Season 3
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1h 12min
August 01, 2023 Episode 157 - Kingdom of the Crystal Movie Fix
Please note: this episode was recorded before the current Hollywood strikes.
This week, Kris and Dave revisit Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a movie that may benefit from some fixes. Plus, Musk vs. Zuckerberg, Elektra returns, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Twitter sues Threads?
Elektra returns
Byword Big Talk
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Nerd Commendations
My Adventures with Superman
The Fable series
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1h 15min
July 18, 2023 Episode 156 - The 3rd Annual Nerdy Awards
This week, Kris and Dave celebrate their 3 year anniversary by handing out he 3rd annual nerdy awards. Plus, Superman casting news drops, Spider-Boys sells (?), and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Superman Legacy casting announcement
Spider-Boy gets a series
Byword Big Talk
The 3rd Annual Nerdies
Nerd Commendations
Scream VI
The Oregon Trail
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1h 33min
July 11, 2023 Episode 155 - The Flush
This week, Kris and Dave talk about one of the final DCEU films: The Flash. Was it an epic conclusion or a giant flush? Plus, FTC hearings lead to big gaming news. Marvel gets into AI, and new nerd commendations
Nerd News
Secret Invasion criticized for AI intro
FTC Microsoft hearings lead to big revelations
Byword Big Talk
The Flash
Nerd Commendations
Extraction 2
Strange New World Season 2
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1h 18min
July 04, 2023 Episode 154 - Across the Spider-Verse
This week, Kris and Dave talk about the new Miles Morales film Across the Spider-verse. Does it live up to the first installment? Plus, CBR hits a snag, The Flash makes negative headlines, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
CBR lays off editorial staff
The Flash garners negative feedback
Byword Big Talk
Across the Spider-verse
Nerd Commendations
Greenlight for Steam Deck
Midnight Suns
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1h 28min
June 20, 2023 Episode 153 - Titanic Avengers of the Chrome Calzone
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
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1h 17min
June 13, 2023 Episode 152 - Guardians of the Ms. Marvel
This week, Kris and Dave dive deep into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Was it a fitting conclusion or a giant letdown? Plus, Overwatch 2 is back in the news, a certain Marvel character bites the dust, and new nerd commendations.
Nerd News
Overwatch 2 PvE mode canceled
The Death of Ms. Marvel
Byword Big Talk
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Nerd Commendations
Ship of Harkinian
TMNT: Splintered Fate on Apple Arcade

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1h 18min
May 23, 2023 Episode 151 - Everybody is naked in the Ultimate Universe
The Ultimate Universe is about to return, so Kris and Dave look back at the first volume of The Ultimates. Does the inspiration behind the MCU hold up today? Plus, writer's strike, Sony shuts down a small studio, and Dave revisits the Steam Deck.
Nerd News
WGA votes to strike
Sony shutters small studio
Byword Big Talk
The Ultimates by Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch
Nerd Commendations
Thor by Torunn Grønbekk & Nic Klein
The Steam Deck revisited
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1h 14min
May 16, 2023 Episode 150 - It feels like the first time
Celebrate 150 episodes of the Byword! Kris and Dave go back to the beginning and read some first appearances of notable comic book characters. How do they hold up today? Plus, Andy Samberg gets cloned, IDW struggles, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Andy Samberg cast as Ben Reilly
A dark day for IDW
Byword Big Talk
Action Comics #1
Amazing Fantasy #15
Detective Comics #27
X-Men #1
Nerd Commendations
Power Rangers: Once and Always
Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur on Disney Plus
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1h 5min

FAQs about The Nerd Byword:

How many episodes does The Nerd Byword have?

The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.