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:

September 13, 2022 Episode 119 - Raimi’s Spider-Man Revisited
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
...more
1h 11min
September 06, 2022 Episode 118 - Nostalgia is one Hell of a Drug
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
...more
1h 7min
September 02, 2022 Episode 117 - New Reader Friendly
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
...more
58min
August 24, 2022 Episode 116 - WTF, WB?!
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
...more
1h 28min
August 17, 2022 Episode 115 - Eminem vs. Comic Con
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
...more
1h 21min
August 09, 2022 Episode 114 - Not Loving the Thunder?
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
...more
1h 3min
August 02, 2022 Episode 113 - The Marvelous Ms. Marvel
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
...more
1h 11min
July 26, 2022 Episode 112 - All Hits, No Misses
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
...more
1h 29min
July 19, 2022 Episode 111 - Hello there, Obi-Wan!
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
...more
1h 10min
July 12, 2022 Episode 110 - A Fantastic Fix!
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
...more
1h 15min

FAQs about The Nerd Byword:

How many episodes does The Nerd Byword have?

The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.