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 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
This week, Kris and Dave experience some serious flashbacks, as they discuss nostalgic media. Which properties get nostalgia right? Which get it horribly wrong? Plus, The Batman 2 is on the way, the History of the World returns, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
History of the World Part 2 coming to Hulu
The state of The Batman Part II
Byword Big Talk
Nostalgia!
Nerd Commendations
Star Trek by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Ramon Rosanas
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
It’s a conspiracy! Kris and Dave discuss their favorite, and strangest, fan theories about Superman, Star Wars, and…Mephisto? Plus, Wednesday renewal, Ezra Miller’s Flash future, and brand-new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Wednesday renewed for season 2
Ezra Miller’s stock rising among WBD execs
Byword Big Talk
Fan Theories!
Nerd Commendations
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Kris and Dave look ahead to the March 2023 comic book solicits. What are they excited to pick up? Plus, Batgirl’s final suit stands revealed, Kris goes back to the Disney+ well, and Dave finds a new Captain America run to love.
Nerd News
New Stan Lee Documentary coming
Byword Big Talk
March 2023 comic book solicits
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Kris and Dave talk about art and the artists they just can’t get enough of. Who made the list? Plus, AfterShock Comics files for bankruptcy, Hera Syndulla makes the leap to live action, and brand-new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
AfterShock Comics Files For Bankruptcy, Owes Creators Five Figure Sums
Ahsoka Rumors Suggest a Live Action Captain Hera Syndulla
Byword Big Talk
Favorite Artists
Nerd Commendations
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
It's a new year and Kris and Dave have some ambitious plans! Join us as we discuss our nerd year resolutions. Plus, Kris and Dave react to Cavill's ouster from the role of Superman, and brand-new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Year Resolutions
Nerd Commendations
Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Cody Ziglar & Federico Vicentini
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Kris and Dave build their own DC Cinematic Universe! Which six films do they suggest James Gunn use to build his “phase 1” of films? Plus, Patty Jenkins moves on from Wonder Woman, Hellboy gets a video game, and a closer look at Bendis’ creator-owned works.
Nerd News
Patty Jenkins off Wonder Woman 3
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave’s DC Cinematic Universe
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Kris and Dave put their writing hats on and discuss comic books they’d pitch to DC and Marvel. A recurring theme? Dick Grayson! Plus, new trailer reactions for Guardians of the Galaxy and Indiana Jones, and brand-new Nerd Commendations!
Nerd News
New Indiana Jones 5 Trailer Released
New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer Arrives
Byword Big Talk
Comic Book Pitches!
Nerd Commendations
Morning Glories by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma
Nightwing (Rebirth) by Tim Seeley, Javier Fernandez, Marcus To
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
It’s a Wakanda Forever deep dive, as Kris and Dave are joined by Ash, creator and host of the X of Words podcast, as they analyze the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, Microsoft faces some hurdles in buying Activision and Kris and Dave pay tribute to Power Rangers star Jason David Frank.
Nerd News
Government prepares to fight Microsoft acquisition of Activision
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
In celebration of the World Cup, Kris and Dave each draft an international team of characters from the nerd multiverse! Plus, Twitter implodes, Jenny Ortega joins the MCU (maybe), and two new Nerd Commendations!
Nerd News
Jenny Ortega rumored as White Tiger
Byword Big Talk
The Nerd World Cup!
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Kris and Dave fight the darkness of Thor: The Dark World with some fixes that would make the movie less bland. Plus, a tribute to Kevin Conroy, a gloomy prediction for the Witcher, and a basketful of new Nerd Commendations!
Nerd News
Witcher: Blood Origins teaser trailer hits the web
Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy passes away at 66
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations