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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The Nerd Byword episodes:

May 09, 2023 Episode 149 - Talking to your kids about the robot storck
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
...more
59min
May 02, 2023 Episode 148 - What do Toad Turds look like, anyway?
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
...more
1h 2min
April 18, 2023 Episode 147 - A Comic Character Rebirth
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
...more
1h 13min
April 11, 2023 Episode 146 - Shazam & the Fury of the Box Office
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
...more
1h 24min
April 04, 2023 Episode 145 - Making the (Hero) Band
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
...more
1h 3min
March 28, 2023 Episode 144 - A Female Force
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
...more
58min
March 21, 2023 Episode 143 - Nerd Commendations Revisited
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.
...more
1h 3min
March 07, 2023 Episode 142 - Mediocre Mania?
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
...more
1h 11min
February 28, 2023 Episode 141 - What’s New, DCU?
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)
...more
1h 13min
February 21, 2023 Episode 140 - Krakoa vs. Luuke Skywalker
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
...more
1h 19min

FAQs about The Nerd Byword:

How many episodes does The Nerd Byword have?

The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.