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.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
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
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
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
Marvel September Solicitations
Nerd Commendations
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
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
Joker sequel announced as a musical
Byword Big Talk
Halloween Man meets The Latex Avenger
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
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
Byword Big Talk
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely
Guardians of the Galaxy by Al Ewing
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
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!
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
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
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
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
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
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
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
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
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.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
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
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
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