This Week In Nerd News

Mikkel and Keith return to catch you up on som of the latest developments (and shenanigans) going on surrounding the Hollywood strikes. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

There are only a few places where you can get caught up on WGA strike news and get an informed take on why everyone is taking artificial intelligence too far. This show is one of them!  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike, it was felt across the entire entertainment industry. Mikkel and Victoria break down the causes and potential outcomes of the current strike.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The day has come when Keith tries to convince Mikkel to take the leap and join the Doctor Who fandom with the start of the next series starring Ncuti Gatwa. Check out the episode to get a brief breakdown of the popular series and to see what Mikkel decides to do.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems o...

In this episode, we do our best to keep you up to date with Warner Bros. Discovery's latest decisions and the impact they may have.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria and Keith are back with another episode of This Week in Nerd News to give you their thoughts on the latest Oscars, including winners, "champagne" carpet moments, and general discourse.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

March is going to be a big month for the TWINN crew, as Keith and Mikkel are both looking forward to the final (?) season of Ted Lasso and Mikkel prepares to disappear for an undetermined amount of time to add to their 4,000 (!!!!) hours playing Destiny 2! Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebo...

Mikkel and Victoria dive into two of the most consistent ongoing themes on the show – television and capitalism. But this time they go deep into the dark sides of both and what that means for fans.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast....

So much has happened as a result of the big moves happening over at DC that it can be hard to keep track. Victoria and Keith are here to help make sense of it all with their trademark cautious optimism.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Black and brown girl magic runs deep in this episode as Mikkel and Victoria dive through three projects to keep an eye out for, including Hulu's 1619 Project, Netflix's African Queens: Njinga, and Polite Society.  Of course, this only comes after a game of Madlibs or News Headline featuring Channing Tatum, Jared Leto, and James Cameron.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subs...

A major shakeup happened in the world of TTRPGs, specifically tied to a leaked open gaming licensing document from Wizards of the Coast, the owner of Dungeons and Dragons. Fans were up in arms and the company eventually responded.  Victoria and Keith, two of your three resident news nerds, break it all down here.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts , ...

Look, it's not our fault that DC is making all of the news right now. But they are and Mikkel and Keith have a lot of thoughts about some of James Gunn's new statements about the direction of the company.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. Se...

Despite the major shakeups happening in the world of animation, there are still plenty of upcoming titles to look forward to. Victoria and Mikkel play a newsworthy game of madlibs, they talk about which animation projects they're keeping a close eye on.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Faceboo...

This week, Keith and Mikkel focus on DC as James Gunn and Peter Safran start their takeover to try and rebuild the cinematic universe. Then, things get a little emotional as they each look back on the loss of Kevin Conroy, the best Batman to ever exist.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Faceboo...

Hercules is being made into a live-action movie... that's inspired by Tik Tok? Keith and Victoria do their best to figure out what that could possibly mean and what other live-action adaptations they do and don't want to see. Also, we've got a lot of TV show cancellations to talk about.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Foll...

This week, Victoria and Mikkel talk about their excitement about "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur." But that's only after they run through topics like a 'Constantine' sequel with Keanu Reeves and Squid Games in real life.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twit...

So much news came out of D23 that Mikkel and Keith can't even get to it all! But they do let you know about what caught their eye and you should be looking out for.  Plus Marvel updates! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Mikkel tries to stump Victoria with one of the most random games of madlibs in TWINN history. Then the two go down a list of surprising, if not confusing, live-action adaptations that are in production.  P.S. Long live Quibi! – Keith Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  T...

The moves being made by Warner Bros. Discovery are being felt throughout the entire entertainment industry. Victoria and Keith are here to break down what's happening and why.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

For the first time ever, our hosts are recording in the same room all at the same time! We even have a few friends join us for a recap of all the things at C2E2 and a weekend full of nerdy activities.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acas...

When icons pass, it often seems to be in short succession, as was the case with Mary Alice, Bill Russell, and Nichelle Nichols. Victoria and Mikkel take a moment to reflect on their legacies and also catch up on general nerdiness.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twi...

So many things happened at San Diago Comic-Con this year! Enough for a two-hour episode. But, in #TWINN fashion, Keith and Mikkel do their best to give you a speedrun recap in less than 20 minutes.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

You know what's scarier than vampires? The inevitability of paying more for streaming services.  This week, Keith and Victoria talk streaming wars, the start of Summer Spooky Season, and drama on reality television.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted o...

It's time for another anime round-up! Victoria and Mikkel walk you through upcoming anime they're looking forward to most, including the return of a classic.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief hiatus, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel return! We couldn't let too much time go by without checking back in with each other and all of you. Plus we celebrate Keith and Mikkel's shared birthday week.  Hear about that and more on "This Week In Nerd News." Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter Hosted on Ac...