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 Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Welcome to the first part in a three-part retrospective of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy! Kris and Dave kick things off with Spidey's first cinematic outing. Is it a win or a splat? Plus, is Dan Lin DC's Feige? Is The Caped Crusader doomed?
Nerd News
Dan Lin in negotiations to lead DCEU
The Caped Crusader canned at HBO Max
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
After railing against nostalgia for months, it’s confession time for Kris and Dave: what are THEY actually nostalgic for? Plus, HBO Max content begins to vanish, Dave finally watches The Witcher season 2, and Kris talks Far Cry!
Nerd News
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave’s nostalgic confessions
Nerd Commendations
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Kris and Dave recommend comic books for readers new to the medium! Plus, She-Hulk plans to show a lighter Daredevil, WB seeks its Feige, and the Sandman visits Kris!
Nerd News
She Hulk set to show Daredevil’s lighter side
Greg Berlanti to be the next Feige?
Byword Big Talk
New reader-friendly comics
Nerd Commendations
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Warner Bros. and Discovery have merged and the new combined company is making some questionable decisions. WTF, WB? Plus, Tencent wants Ubisoft, sci-fi legend Nichelle Nichols passes away, and a wrestling nerd commendation!
Nerd News
Celebrating the life and legacy of Nichelle Nichols
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
What the heck was announced at Comic Con? Why the heck might Batfleck return? What the heck is going on with the Fantastic Four movie? What the heck are this week's nerd commendations? And why the heck is Dave talking about Eminem? Listen and find out!
Nerd News
Fantastic Four movie will not be an origin story
Byword Big Talk
San Diego Comic Con Announcements
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
There’s a little bit of lightning and a little bit of thunder as Kris and Dave review Thor: Love & Thunder. Did it meet expectations or belly flop into the bottom ranks of MCU films? Plus, Daredevil returns, McMahon bids farewell, and Dave has a Question!
Nerd News
Vince McMahon retires amidst allegations
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
It’s time for a deep dive into Ms. Marvel as Kris and special guest Maria break down what makes the Disney+ show so special. Plus, Kris and Dave discuss the recent Snyder Cut movement revelations from Rolling Stone, Gargoyles returns, and a Darth Vader recommendation!
Nerd News
Bots helped get the Snyder Cut made
Gargoyles continues at Dynamite
Byword Big Talk
Ms. Marvel with special guest Maria
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
It’s a matter of trust in this week’s episode, as Kris and Dave talk about writers they always trust to deliver a good comic book. Who made the list? Plus, Ms. Marvel drops a bombshell, Daredevil returns, and digital comics win the day.
Nerd News
Ms. Marvel Finale Breaks the Internet
Daredevil & Kingpin set to return in Echo
Byword Big Talk
Kris & Dave’s Most Trusted Writers
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
It’s back to Tatooine as Kris and Dave break down their thoughts on the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Did it take the high ground or burn to a crisp in the fiery pits of Mustafar? Plus, Slott returns to Spider-Man, Namor gets an upgrade, and Dave finally returns to the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn.
Nerd News
Dan Slott returns to Spider-Man
A first look at Namor from Wakanda Forever?
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Join hosts Kris and Dave as they attempt to improve 2005’s Fantastic Four flick. Will their fixes save the movie, or are their efforts doomed? Plus, new details emerge about the Quantum Leap reboot, Howard Stern teases a comics movie role and Gail Simone is once again flawless.
Nerd News
New Quantum Leap details emerge
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Commendations