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 May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
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
Horizon: Burning Shores DLC gets review bombed
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Superboy: Man of Tomorrow by Kenny Porter, Si Spurrier, Marco Santucci & Jahnoy Lindsay
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
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
Star Wars Celebration highlights
Byword Big Talk
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
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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
New Batman & Robin comic announced
Byword Big Talk
Springtime for Comics Characters
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
Ready to Rock!
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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
What If Season 2 introduces new character
Byword Big Talk
Ladies' Night!
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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?
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.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
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
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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
Byword Big Talk
DC Universe - Gods and Monsters
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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
Mandalorian Season 3 trailer arrives
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
JSA & Justice Society of America by Geoff Johns & Various Artists