Nerd Alert Girls

Bridgette and Genn review a finale that unexpectedly and masterfully ties together an anthology of what-if scenarios of pivotal Marvel characters and draws the Watcher out of the shadows. From the PeggyNat ship that somehow manifested from fan art to reality, to T'Challa's unwavering compassion, to new Party Thor hilarities, to seeing even more of Doctor Strange’s soft side, we have much to discus...

You read that right. The monologuing, Disney-esque, James Spader-sounding villain can actually be taken seriously this time, and he is terrifying! Listen to Bridgette’s and Genn’s shivers even within the airwaves as they feel things and dissect what this latest episode means for not only the show, but the multiverse that Ultron managed to breach! What’s next? Who’s to say! At least Bridgette has h...

Thor as a party boy? Loki the Frost Giant? Frigga being an actual mom? Genn and Bridgette actually shipping Thor and Jane? What is going on in the latest episode of What If?! Find out and delve in with your favorite Nerd Alert Girls as we hold our breath for some things and then release sighs of relief when Marvel doesn’t go the route we fear. We cringe at Mrs. Darcy the Duck, and we stan Captain...

Another rendition of Tony Stark creating a villain! (Well, enabling one.) Erik Killmonger proves himself a master manipulator with charisma, strategy, and mechanical engineering skills that impress almost everyone in his wake - proving once again his prowess as a villain. Bridgette and Genn discuss Killmonger’s fake bromance with Tony Stark, complex racial dynamics, and proof that women like Peppe...

Genn and Bridgette take a bite out of the next What If episode and delve into every zombie trope known to pop culture. We applaud Peter’s wholesome quirkiness, the unexpected bond between him and Hope that we didn’t realize we needed, and his survival guide that showed Happy at his best. By the way, we too are not single - we are saving ourselves for Thor (or an unzombified Cap, in Bridgette’s cas...

It’s finally here: after all the hype, and all the delays from the pandemic, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has finally premiered! Listen as Bridgette and Genn break down the themes of family, identity and love, marvel at the plot twists, and then coo at the pure friendship and the cutest baby ever! Also, did anyone else notice the parallels between the movie and the latest What If epis...

Genn and Bridgette explore many surprises in Doctor Strange’s tragic foray into the Dark Side, including but not limited to: the Watcher’s sassiness, Strange’s newfound softness, and Dr. Christine Palmer becoming the absolute point of an entire universe. What defines the “heart” of Doctor Strange and what does it say about gender dynamics and love versus obsession? We set out to find the answer in...

What if...Bridgette and Genn were more thrown off than usual and at a loss for words for the first time since never? Listen as they are continuously surprised by the latest episode of Marvel’s What If…? and how they reevaluate how different the MCU would be if certain characters were less crusty and more unhinged. Also, how much do you want to bet that Coulson's password is everyone's Tumblr passw...

Wakanda Forever, even among the stars! Genn and Bridgette launch into a new and improved galaxy courtesy of T'Challa as Star-Lord in Marvel's What If...? With his gracious and generous nature, T'Challa alters the fates of the Ravagers, Nebula, and even Thanos (which we still have some perplexing feelings about) in a beautiful alternate universe that would intimidate even the biggest Peter Quill st...

Bridgette and Caroline have been waiting their whole lives for this episode! From watching Peggy be the hero of her own story (again), to the wholesome friendships and wholesome shipping, to deep character exploration, we enjoyed many splendors in the first episode of Marvel’s What If...? series. We unravel Peggy’s split second decision and how it managed to create whole new universe where Hydra m...

After taking some time to wash off the bitterness of Marvel fridging Black Widow, we return to dive deep into the movie that we wish had come out five years ago. We discuss the themes of found family, moral ambiguity, and asserting your identity in the midst of oppression through the lens of the Red Room and Natasha’s character arc. We also unpack what happened in Budapest, Dreykov’s weak sauce, a...

Bridgette and Genn review the season finale… and we have questions. From the distinct lack of jet skis to the lackluster villain to the unraveling plot yarn, now we can only wonder what’s going to happen next. At least we have a newfound appreciation for Tom Hiddleston’s fantastic acting (and surprisingly buff look in a sword holster). Visit us on our website: nerdalertgirls.tumblr.com ! Or you ca...

All the Variants come together for Loki-ception! Bridgette and Genn do their best to make sense of the ball of plot yarn as we envision what we want (Mobius riding into the sunset on a jet ski) and don’t want (the Loki/Sylvie ship sailing) from the finale. In addition, we discuss the surprising emotional depth to the Classic Loki and the theorize on what lies beyond the Void. Also: Smol Thor is th...

Sorceress Supreme Caroline and her apprentice Genn offer a speculative look into episode 4 of Loki, “The Nexus Event.” They bring in mythology and theories as they attempt to make sense of all the chaos within the episode. Also, is dating your alternate self as weird as it sounds... or have we reached a new level of romance? Visit us on our website: nerdalertgirls.tumblr.com ! Or you can contact u...

Happy Pride Month, everyone! Listen as Genn, Bridgette, and Caroline tackle numerous subjects, from characters to creators, to history and facts... with plenty of wit and pride to go around! Links from Genn: I Thought I Was A Hopeless Romantic — Turns Out I'm Demisexual: https://www.yourtango.com/2016295502/i-thought-i-was-hopeless-romantic-turns-out-im-demisexual 52 LGBTQ+ Superheroes and Villain...

Queer representation. Jedi mind tricks. Sympathetic Loki headcanons?! Caroline and Bridgette cover the highlights of Loki & Sylvie’s misadventures in Lamentis. We compare Loki’s persistently ambiguous characterization to Sylvie’s role as “Hyper-Competent Spoilsport Lady” that is so common among female characters. We also make fun of Loki’s terrible metaphors. And of course, you couldn’t have C...

Sports Loki, Ice Runt Loki, Loki Prime, Lady Loki, so many Lokis! Hold our mead! Episode 2 of Loki, titled “The Variant,” is given a dash of magic from your all-knowing Sorceress Supreme Caroline and her trusty assistant, Genn. Listen as they untangle theories, mythology, and Loki’s motives - fresh off the press and completely unfiltered! Visit us on our website: nerdalertgirls.tumblr.com ! Or you...

Genn and Bridgette have many questions… but are all of them good questions? We dive into timeline shenanigans, as well as Loki’s inferiority complex and mixed morals that have continually brought his character motivations into question. We also unpack his relationship with his brother Thor (and their apparently elaborate pranks) and the confirmation that he is genderfluid in the MCU. And of course...

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (also known as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month), our four hosts talk about AAPI creators and characters in Marvel. Genn gushes about Cindy Moon AKA Silk, a Korean American with spider powers who had to hide in a basement for years, only to face a missing family when she emerges. Caroline overviews the Asian and Middle Eastern cha...

Genn and Bridgette chat about a Marvel movie trailer for the first time in forever! As we take a first glance at Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, we discuss The Mandarin’s role in Iron Man Armored Adventures, father vs. son tensions, Awkwafina’s surprise MCU debut, and yet another gratuitous shirtless scene. Then we talk more broadly about Phase 4, including our crumbs of knowledge about...

Our plot sweater is complete and we are feeling fabulous in it! Bridgette and Genn kick off the finale with our realtime reactions, followed by a robust deep dive review. The fight choreography. The real world relevance. The emotional dialogue. The well-earned character moments. All this and more we discuss as we track the beautiful culmination of Sam and Bucky’s growth as individuals and as frien...

In which John Walker is an entitled prick with spray paint and anger management issues, the Dora Milaje are FABULOUS, Genn squees at a certain cameo, and our homoerotic-themed dreams are taken down a peg. Listen as passionate advocate Bridgette and sometimes-optimist-sometimes-pessimist Genn dissect the emotionally complex conversations of Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5, all while knittin...

After the heart-stopping ending of the darkest chapter yet, Bridgette and Genn are here to unpack John Walker’s downfall, Karli Morgenthau’s complicated struggle for her people, and the consequences of supremacist ideals and the “do what must be done” philosophy that plagues both these characters. Meanwhile, we talk about the ramifications of Steve’s absence and how it skillfully weaves into the n...

Caroline and Genn team up again for sorcery (not really), truth and history lessons, and plenty of savagery as they tear apart Zemo and Walker... and analyze the rest of the episode too. But seriously, there’s nothing left of those two once the witty Sorceress Supreme and her chuckling assistant got a hold of them. Episode 3 of Falcon and the Winter Soldier covers topics like how and why represent...

Folks, Bridgette and Genn saw NOTHING coming in this episode... except for the homoeroticism. We’ll always notice homoeroticism. Join us for history and comic lessons, heartbreak over the Isaiah Bradley revelation, raving about the name John, and loving our favorite bickering duo (#Sucky). As always, we are here to over-analyze the characters and feel a lot of feelings because of them. Visit us on...