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Hello fellow nerds, and welcome to another segment of Ms. Marvel! This episode had oodles of action, wedding fun, and Genn finally eating her Kamram Karrots and admitting he's not so bad - all of which Bridgette thoroughly enjoyed. Listen as we scratch our heads over the Djinn's sudden entrance to the story and their cultural significance (La Llorona, anyone?) and discuss the episode's theme of fa...

The Nerd Alert Girls are reviewing "The Episode where No One Had Any Chill!" - also known as Ms. Marvel episode 2! Listen as Genn and Bridgette switch between capital F Feelings and logic and the immersion into Muslim and Pakistani culture as they discuss the newest episode! Kamala keeps charming the hell out of her audience, and we Nerdettes are impressed by the show's portrayal of Kamala Khan's...

Genn has been gushing for years about Kamala Khan in the comics, and now she finally gets to see her onscreen! Genn and Bridgette discuss the nuanced family dynamics, wholesome friendships, colorful whimsicality, and Pakistani heritage featured in the first episode of Ms. Marvel. We also spend time asking why this fictional AvengerCon only takes place at night and when the real AvengerCon is makin...

Hello all! This is a special Nerd Alert Girls podcast! Listen as Bridgette, Caroline, and Genn discuss different aspects of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage in the MCU, from Shang-Chi, to Ned Leeds, to Doctor Strange. Learn some awesome facts about your favorite characters and be fearless and tackle the tough questions we have to offer. Enjoy! Xiran Jay Zhao's Chinese Cultural B...

Bridgette, Genn, and Caroline give their first reactions to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. We address the criticisms about CGI and Bruce Banner while speculating about what Jennifer Walters’ character journey will look like and how superhuman law will play a role in the MCU. We also talk about bird metaphors, sitcom vibes, and whether fry guy is in it for the long haul. Visit us on our website: ...

Enter the madness with Genn and Sorceress Supreme Caroline! Listen as we gush about the 2nd Doctor Strange movie and delve into what it meant for the titular character and the MCU as a whole. We discuss America Chavez, the multiverse, ratings, and Wanda's characterization and how it all tied together to make a very stellar movie! Not to mention how we manifested Captain Carter in the flesh! Visit...

Bridgette says, "I'm SO happy." Genn says, "Shut UP, Harrow!" And so goes the Moon Knight season 1 finale. There was so much going on that shocked and delighted us. Bring on Season 2! We need more Steven Grant. We need the dynamic duo of Taweret and Layla. We need to know what the deal is between Jake and Khonshu. This show has stuck the landing to get the gold, and we want more! Visit us on our w...

Bridgette and Genn delve into the many meanings of “asylum” and how they manifest in the penultimate episode’s heartrending emotional journey. Meanwhile, we discuss the ramifications of a certain someone being dead (maybe), “Doctor” Harrow being suspiciously helpful, and one sarcophagus remaining unopened. Where does Moon Knight go from here? Let’s see if the show will stick the landing and get th...

Listen as Bridgette and Genn get totally squicked by blood and undead priests as well as tickled pink by the, ahem, unique love triangle that's definitely happening here. Our boys Marc and Steven are in a world of trouble (thanks A LOT Marc!), and we're boggled as to how they're going to get themselves out! Also, was that Jake banging around in that sarcophagus? Visit us on our website:  nerd...

It's finally here, folks! Our first trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder! Listen as Caroline joins the talk on what this trailer means for Thor. Is this the end for Chris Hemsworth? Will Valkyrie find her queen? Will Peter Quill finally accept Thor? Will we fangirls finally get a buff Hayley Atwell? We have questions, Marvel! Do not leave us hanging! Visit us on our website:  nerdalertgirls.tum...

Is Khonshu becoming sympathetic? Has Marc committed the ultimate betrayal against Layla? Should Layla run away with Steven? And what exactly went down between Harrow and Khonshu? As the physical and emotional stakes grow higher, Moon Knight continues to draw us into the story and Oscar Isaac’s incredibly versatile performance. Visit us on our website:  nerdalertgirls.tumblr.com ! Or you can c...

Moon Knight continues to surprise and impress us! Bridgette and Genn unravel revelations from certain characters’ pasts and explore philosophical debates about free will and the meaning of justice. And in true Nerd Alert Girls fashion, we infuse oodles of references to rom-coms, pop music, and Star Wars bounty hunters along the way. Visit us on our website:  nerdalertgirls.tumblr.com ! Or you...

Moon Knight has solid start to a hopefully solid series. Listen as we Nerd Alert Girls dissect "The Goldfish Problem" and discover that this show has a lot of promise, from the eerie villain to the unexpected laughs. We also learned a few valuable lessons here today: Helga-ing your Arnold rarely works; if your name is Steven, there's a good chance you're a sweet cinnamon roll that shall be protect...

I said oooooh we're blinded by the lights...and the new Ms. Marvel trailer that just dropped! Wow, and what a ride that was! Listen as Genn and Bridgette delve into what to expect from the new series premiering in June. Genn is feeling many feelings and screaming into her Ms. Marvel pillow while Bridgette figures out more ways to bring up Steve Rogers and the much-neglected Agents of SHIELD. It's...

Happy February, listeners! Your favorite Nerds have banded together to celebrate Black History Month! Begin with Genn as she spazzes out over Black Marvel characters Riri Williams (aka Ironheart) and Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and their introduction into the MCU; continue with Caroline speaking her truth as she discusses the Oscars and the MCU, specifically Black Panther; and Bridgette prai...

Much like Moon Knight, the new mind-bending trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness plays with the distortion of dreams and reality while hinting at a darker direction for the MCU. Bridgette and Genn discuss the potential antagonists, gender politics between Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch, and how previous Marvel projects will inform this latest film. Visit us on our website:&nbs...

Ever heard of Moon Knight? Neither had we before this trailer dropped. From Egyptian gods to the nuances of mental health to comic book origin stories, we are delving into the mysteries and questions that the Moon Knight trailer raises. Plus, we will be gushing about Oscar Isaac. Just a little bit.

“With great power comes great responsibility.” Spider-Man’s journey began with these words from Uncle Ben and poetically ends with these same words from Aunt May. No Way Home’s bittersweet conclusion to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy pulls in elements of Peter Parker that had been missing up until now - including the tragedy and the hope. From crossover character appearances (both expected and u...

Well, folks, we made it. The Nerd Alert Girls have finished the Hawkeye series, and now Genn and Caroline have joined together to break it down. From manifesting fanfictions to laughing at Kingpin's fashion choices, we discuss every minutia of "So This is Christmas?" Also, revelations and connections are made to neatly sew together an ugly but wearable Christmas sweater.

Where's a place where you can find heartbreak, fatalistic Yelena, the Kingpin, Jack unwinding his own plot sweater thread, Mac n cheese, and far too much Christmas music? That's right: Hawkeye episode 5! Listen as Bridgette, Genn, and special guest star Caroline weave together the ugly Christmas plot sweater with all the new revelations the episode has provided. 'Tis the season for gushing, theori...

Hawkeye finally picks up the pace with a stronger antagonist, thrilling action sequences, and a deepening and compelling bond between Kate and Clint. Sorceress Supreme Caroline returns to co-host with Bridgette and Jenn as they discuss everything from Maya Lopez and Laura Barton’s backstories, to how Christmas functions as a backdrop for the show, to how Clint can never, ever die. Ever. Visit us o...

After watching the first two episodes of Hawkeye, Bridgette and Genn discuss Hailee Steinfeld’s breakout Marvel debut, how Kate and Clint’s dynamic compares to the comics, some questionable plot pacing, and the difference between good and bad small potato villains. (We need tracksuits with Tracksuit Mafia on the back ASAP. And we need the full version of Rogers: The Musical, also ASAP.) Finally, a...

Just when you think you've had enough, Marvel drops another Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. Listen as Bridgette and Genn cheer and cry over the possibilities, both wanted and unwanted. We don't ask for much - truly we don't! - but is it too much to ask to keep MJ alive... and see a live-action version of Miles Morales... and have Jake Johnson back as another version of Spider-Man... and for Dr. S...

Ensemble movies can be tricky to handle, and Eternals introduces a larger ensemble than both the first Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy films while also establishing new mythology in the MCU. Genn and Bridgette measure how Eternals rises to the challenge. Listen as we gush over the little things Marvel offers us, like fly-swatter villains, soft relationships, diversity and representation, and...

Hola, amigos! In honor of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, your Latina co-hosts Bridgette and Genn discuss awesome characters like America Chavez, Miles Morales, and Sam Alexander and get real on what it means to identify as Hispanic, Latinx, or whatever other way you choose to identify. Proper representation is important! You are heard! Check out these links to these incredible creators and...