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 Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
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
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
The 3rd Annual Nerdies
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
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
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
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
The Flash garners negative feedback
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
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
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
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Nerd Commendations
TMNT: Splintered Fate on Apple Arcade
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
The Ultimates by Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations