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 Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Kris and Dave discuss the leaked script for Duel of the Fates, the original plan for what would eventually become The Rise of Skywalker. Is it better than what we got? Plus, Dave rambles about Superman in the 90s and Kris looks forward to a new Megamind series!
Nerd News
Nintendo Direct delivers huge news
Byword Big Talk
Star Wars: Episode IX - Duel of the Fates
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Kris and Dave sit down for a late but fascinating in-depth review of Marvel's The Eternals. Does the movie deserve the critical beating it received? Plus, Google Stadia is dying, Marvel finds its Madame Web, and Dave continues his deep-dive of Marvel Unlimited.
Nerd News
Dakota Johnson cast as Madame Web
Stadia has been demoted at Google
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Kris and Dave throw down the gauntlet: your favorite characters are overrated! Will one of Kris' choices cause Dave to drop the f-bomb? Yes! Plus, Dave goes off about the recent banning of Maus and Kris sings the praises of Black Cat.
Nerd News
Tennessee school district bans Maus
Peter Dinklage expresses frustration with live-action Snow White
Byword Big Talk
Your Favorite Characters: Are they overrated?
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Kris and Dave dissect the pilots of two TV shows: Farscape and Wolverine & the X-Men. What do they think about these shows, and why did Dave bring a scalpel? Plus, Microsoft buys Activision and Kris plays a new Game Pass game.
Nerd News
Moon Knight releases first trailer
Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Kris and Dave have a bone to pick with movie critics as they discuss their favorite movies that have received a “rotten” rating. Plus, Quantum Leap returns, Wakanda Forever resumes filming, Kris reads Black Panther, and Dave rants and rambles about Resident Evil.
Nerd News
Quantum Leap reboot/sequel series in the works
Wakanda Forever resumes filming
Byword Big Talk
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Kris and Dave get extra-nerdy as they discuss fictional technologies they wished were real. Plus, Mario Kart 9 may be coming, Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man return, the Witcher Season 2, and a Daredevil run for the ages!
Nerd News
Andrew Garfield open to return to Spider-Man
Byword Big Talk
SciFi Tech we wished were real
Nerd Commendations
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
WARNING! Kris and Dave share some of their hot takes about the comic book industry. Plus, XBox Remote Play changes Dave's life, Dr. Strange rumors swamp social media, and Kris talks Al Ewing's work at Marvel.
Nerd News
Dr. Strange rumor mill claims Mr. Fantastic will appear
Daredevil may return for “She Hulk” series
Byword Big Talk
Hot Takes!
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
SPOILER ALERT! Kris and Dave review the newest MCU entry, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Was it a big win or a big dud? Plus, Kickstarter goes blockchain, Zorro rides again, and Cloris Leachman gums a man's butt.
Nerd News
Kickstarter announces blockchain future
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Kris and Dave pick their roster of pop culture characters for a mission to space. Who will make the cut for each nerd's five-person team? Plus, a legend passes away, a big video game announcement, and the magic of Aunt May and Doc Ock's love?
Nerd News
Masayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Dies At 78
Byword Big Talk
Pick Your Roster:
A Mission to Space
Nerd Commendations
Amazing Spider-Man #80.BEY by Cody Ziglar, Ivan Fiorelli, Carlos Gomez, Paco Medina
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Kris and Dave dissect the first three episodes of the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Does it hit the bullseye or miss the mark? Plus, Spider-Man news, a Wonder Woman book for the ages, and check-in with Nightwing.
Nerd News
Across the Spiderverse releases first look
Sony plans GamePass-style service
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations