This Week In Nerd News

After what feels like a hundred years, Attack on Titan's final season is coming! And if that weren't enough, the Haikyū!! is coming back, too. And from Disney+, WandaVision is giving us House of M vibes, and Victoria and Mikkel discuss everything they're looking forward to from the small screen. Also, Supergirl becomes the first show canceled from the Arrowverse... fair, or nah? That and more, Thi...

Victoria and Keith talk about Sony's long-awaited PS5 release date and price, and how quickly they're flying off the shelf. One of the games coming soon to next-gen consoles is Hogwarts Legacy--the first open world action-based RPG set in the Harry Potter universe--which brings up a difficult discussion for our hosts: how do you manage as someone who grew up on Harry Potter but who is against JK R...

Sony and Microsoft are set to launch their console race as Microsoft is the first to announce their price point for the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Also, DC Comics hire Daniel Cherry III as General Manager and Senior Vice President, and he states his intentions on embracing the diversity of DC's audience. Plus Dune, The Mandolorian, a Scott Pilgrim video game and more, This Week In Nerd N...

Nintendo's Mario is back in a big way. Also back is the cast of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as they announce a 30-year reunion special and possible reboot. And most importantly, John Boyega gets a lot off his chest, and Victoria and Keith are here for it. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on  Facebook ,  Instagr...

With so much news Keith and Mikkel bookend the episode with two lightning rounds, including the cancelations of Patriot Act and Drunk History, and BTS breaking a YouTube record in 24 hours. Also, what would spell success for The Batman? Plus, Keith and Mikkel look forward to Fall Guys, and discuss the AMC/Universal deal that will likely change the movie landscape forever. That and more, This Week...

Where did you first learn about Fred Hampton? Because it wasn't in school. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss the impact of DC's layoffs, and Avatar: The Last Airbender seeing history repeat itself as the original creators pull out of the Netflix adaptation. Plus, Apple and Google square off against Epic Games. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stit...

Diversity in comics is a mess as Keith and Mikkel discuss data on just how little progress the industry has made. Plus, Netflix lands a whopping 160 Emmy nominations, and HBO's Watchmen lands 26 itself, including lead actress Regina King. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch wi...

The Eisner Awards celebrate the best in comics. San Diego Comic-Con floods us with news. Also, "Rodham" brings us an alternate history for Hillary Clinton, to which Victoria and Keith ask... who wanted this? Plus, a jam-packed lightning round of news including The Legend of Korra coming to Netflix and why you should check your old Pokémon cards -- one just sold for a record $224,500. That and more...

Lego and Nintendo unite to make a beautiful marriage with a Lego Nintendo. Ghost of Tsushima ain't the only samurai making news this week as Usagi Yojimbo is coming to Netflix. And Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring Project Power where the drug war meets super heroism. Also, Victoria and Mikkel review NBC's new streaming platform, Peacock. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode...

Quibi loses 90% of new users after their free trail and we're not surprised. Batwoman is Black, but with a character description that makes us facepalm. Did DC take one step forward and two steps back? And a new announcement brings us the cop show nobody asked for. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that mak...

Musical nerd, comic nerd, anime nerd, gamer nerd... nerddom is a spectrum! Get to know your hosts as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith come together to celebrate the diverse playground that is being a Black nerd. And, of course, they share some news. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Wa...

Michael Keaton may return as Batman, making us wonder if we're one step closer to Batman Beyond. Over the Moon and Little Voice has Victoria excited for what's to come onscreen. And as Hollywood actors begin to step down from voicing characters of color, Keith and Victoria both wonder what took so long and if we'll ever defeat Scarlett Johansson. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode...

Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed again, and Taste the Nation satisfies our need for feel-good culture focused cooking shows. Also, can DC and Warner Bros show us how a successful online convention looks? And Victoria and Mikkel discuss the first animated Star Trek comedy. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that mak...

The grand reveal of PlayStation 5 comes with much to discuss. Same for Destiny 2 as the resilient series shows what might be the future of the games-as-service model. And Keith and Mikkel discuss what the DC and Diamond Distributors breakup means for comics, and what you need to know. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrom...

Times are hard and self-care is important. This week Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel talk about what they're watching, reading, and playing to best thrive through the summer. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on  Apple...

DC's first Black comic book icon Nubia is back. Also, Victoria and Mikkel talk Netflix's big summer offerings ahead. And Central Park (no Amy Cooper) is the star-studded animated comedy musical from the creators of Bob's Burgers that makes us excited for AppleTV for the first time. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chro...

Tuca and Bertie are resurrected after being originally canceled by Netflix. Keith and Mikkel talk Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods. Also, the Snyder Cut is here for better or worse, but most likely worse. Is fan outrage the new normal? All that and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Ne...

Playstation Studios is a new place for developers, coming later this year. Unreal Engine 5 is coming in 2021 and it is huge . Also, Percy Jackson is back for redemption. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on  App...

Ready or not, Nicholas Cage is back as news of a continued National Treasure franchise is announced as well is his casting as the Tiger King, Joe Exotic. Also, gaming news abounds for the second week in a row much to Mikkel's delight, and the Streaming Wars continue as HBO partners with Crunchyroll to give you almost any anime you could ever want. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News. This ep...

A live-action Hercules is on its way and fan casting is all the buzz. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the future regions they'd love the franchise to better represent. And there's a war going on behind the scenes of the movie industry that could change everything. But one needs more than the other in Universal vs AMC theaters. All that and more, This Week In Nerd New...

Ramadan is here, and Nadiya's Time to Eat is a warm and loving new show featuring our favorite champ from the Great British Baking Show. Also, Netflix bags Ryan Murphy to the tune of $300 million. And A Secret Love shows us a lesbian couple from the 1950s. We're bawling our eyes out from the trailer alone. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsor...

San Diego Comic Con officially cancels its 2020 convention. Mikkel and Keith discuss JJ Abrams' legacy with Justice League Dark on its way. Also, Saved by the Bell is back courtesy of NBC's new streaming service, Peacock. The trailer is... cringeworthy. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by  Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Netfl...

The anime episode! In a special Weeb edition of TWINN, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel share 3 new anime getting through social distancing. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap , the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or  Stitcher F...

Peninsula is coming -- a not-quite-sequel to the memorable South Korean film Train to Busan that stands out in an era full of memorable zombie properties. Also, Victoria discusses her fears and reservations: should a person like Phyllis Schlafly be featured as star of the upcoming FX series, Mrs. America? Finally, Levar Burton continues his mantle in the Mr. Rogers realm of positive pop culture in...