Nerding with Friends

Wonder Woman 1984 (WW84), the latest installment of the DCEU hit theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day to mixed reviews. First-time guest Amirah hopped on the cast to talk about the positives and C.Ro$$ came through with the criticism in what ended up being a great discussion of the overall theme, messages, and plot of the movie. What did you think about Wonder Woman 1984? Beat by Mal (Twitter - @...

Come join your favorite nerds as we welcome back Marquis Bryant, host of the @MB8Cast sports podcast to talk about the end of the regular season. We discussed our biggest surprises and disappointments of the season, as well as made our playoff, awards, and Super Bowl predictions. Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c_ross321 a...

With all the news about Warner Bros and Disney, Sony did not want to be left out. Not only have they corned the market on anime by acquiring Crunchyroll to pair with Funimation, but Playstation 5s are selling out and they may have the best superhero movie of 2021 with the potential Spider-Man 3 "Spider-Verse" movie. Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on...

In part one of this Fairy Tail vs Black Clover, we dive into the origins within Fairy tail and black clover. Tackling topics from the creation of dragon slayers and the dark wizard zeref to the first wizard king and his fight against the demon. Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c_ross321 and Codename Comet on IG at @codename...

I'm joined by my friend Max as we break down the ultimate football roster using villains from Marvel and DC Comics. This super team is highlighted by an unstoppable pair at inside linebacker and one of the most powerful defensive fronts you'll ever see. Not to mention some surprises at the receiver positions. Listen to hear where your favorite villains land on our roster. 

Season one is in the books! We spend the last episode going over recent news with DC from the cancellation of two of their shows, some new seasons coming up, news about Justice League: Snyder Cut, and a brief overview of the Three Jokers miniseries. Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @nerdingwfriends and let us know what else you want us to cover next. Beat by Ma...

With the United States presidential election coming to a close we thought it was a good time to look at some of the leaders in our favorite anime shows. We aren't talking team leaders, but those who hold the status of king, ruler, president --- anyone whose actual job is to lead. Some are good, some are bad, all our anime. Which anime leader is your favorite? Let us know your thoughts and don't fo...

Between Avatar and The Legend of Korra, we got to witness some amazing battles from some amazing fighters. The question is, which ones are the best? We got together with Bad Lyre to discuss the strongest benders, skilled non-benders, and most powerful avatars in both series.  Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @nerdingwfriends and let us know what else you w...

Season 2 of The Boys ended last week on a high note and a cliffhanger. So we got the boys together to talk about how we think the season went, predictions for the next season, and differences between the comics, and much more! What’s next for The Boys? How will The Seven function after this season, and how will our newest villain develop? Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to follow us on...

We're back! After a brief hiatus, we pick up where we left off talking about Batman's Rogues Gallery: the greatest collection of villains in history. Join with Batman fan Matt Kenny, we talk about which villains are our favorites, which ones we want to see in future movies, and more. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @nerdingwfriends and let us know what else you want us to cover. Delay cons...

We took advantage of My Hero Academia's break to talk about the recent revelations in chapter 284 regarding a new quirk reveal, a surprise survivor, and what's next for the story. It was also a good time to talk about Black Clover and what we can expect from a new character, the upcoming war, and what characters need to be a part of this task force being put together. Don't forget to follow us on...

In this episode, we pay our respects to the late, great Chadwick Boseman and his impact on the world. The tribute is followed up with a breakdown of DC Fandome with DC superfan Gareth Curtis. We discussed everything from the new comics and revival of Milestone Media, the new games being released, and the newest information on DC's shows and movies.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @nerding...

We're getting into our first manga chapter review and it's with one of our favorite current running series, My Hero Academia. The heroes take a big loss and it looks like an even bigger one might be on the horizon. First, we get into the recap and then follow up with some thoughts and predictions of what's to come in the next chapter and future. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @nerdingwfri...

In this episode, I'm joined by Mike from the Dark Knight Trilogy episode and we got to talking about which movies get too much credit and which ones don't get enough. Leonardo DiCaprio shows up a few times on both sides and I get to finally explain why Iron Man 3 is the worst movie in the MCU.  Where do movies like Scarface, Avatar, and the original Spider-Man trilogy land on our lists?...

Football is back (we hope)! With the season underway, we took a look back at some of the favorite performances from our favorite teams. We also were lucky enough to be joined by sports nerd Marquis Bryant, host of the MB8Cast (Twitter and Instagram - @mb8cast).  If you like the LA Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, and Jacksonville Jaguars then this is the episode for you. Highlights include the Charger...

Today we sat down and got into some good ol fashioned nerd talk. Before that, we got into why we decided to start a podcast and some of our plans moving forward. We also discussed projects we've been working on and what shows have helped us get through quarantine. If you were wondering how Hunter x Hunter got its name or C.Ro$$'s theory on who killed Hashirma Senju, then check this one out! Beat b...

From Dragonball Z to Outlaw Star, we talk about our favorite anime from the 90s and early 2000s. We got our buddy Brad (IG @Bad. Lyre) on the call to talk about some common themes we saw in the anime that pull on our nostalgia strings. Beat by Mal (Twitter - @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c_ross321 and Codename Comet on Instagram at @codename...

In the fifth and final part of this Saiyans vs Uchiha series, we look at the overall impact that these two groups had on their franchises and do an overall wrap up of the versus series. Beat by Mal (Twitter - @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c_ross321 and Codename Comet on Instagram at @codename_comet_creations. https://www.change.org/p/distric...

Comics aren't the only thing you can nerd out about. I'm joined with my good friend Max as we build the ultimate football roster using heroes from Marvel and DC Comics. Who gets the nod at quarterback? What type of defense do they run? Who's the head coach? Listen to hear where your favorite hero lands on our roster. https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor

The Dark Knight trilogy has been called the greatest trilogy in comic book movie history...but is it though? From the unforgettable Batman Begins to the underwhelming The Dark Knight Rises we take a look at the three Batman movies that changed the way we look at comic book movies — for better or worse. My buddy Mike and I look at these movies comparing them to what came before and after and s...

In the fourth part of this Saiyans vs Uchiha series, we look at the survivors of the massacres of these groups including fan favorites like Goku, Vegeta,  Broly, Sasuke, Itachi, Madara, and Obito as well as the new generation like Gohan, Trunks, and Sadara. Beat by Mal (Twitter - @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c_ross321 and Codename...

In the third part of this Saiyans vs Uchiha series, we look at how racism was the driving factor in the downfall of the Saiyans and the Uchiha clan. From King Cold and Frieza, representing slavery and hate based on power, control, and fear to a modern take with figures in power like Tobirama Senju and Danzo Shimura deploying a more modern, systematic approach.  Beat by Mal (Twitter - @malphro...

In the second part of this Saiyans vs Uchiha series, we take a look at the powers and abilities the Saiyans and the Uchiha display in their respective series. This includes natural transformations, power boosts,  and other broken hacks that make these groups so feared and respected. Beat by Mal (Twitter - @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c...

What do Darth Vader and Huey P Newton have in common? Can Han Solo truly be considered a hero? Was Lando Calrissian the right representation we needed? In this series, we're joined by our first guest, K Mitch, an avid Star Wars fan, as we discuss the Original Trilogy in the Star Wars franchise's Skywalker Saga and the parallels that can be made regarding the Civil Rights movement and our current f...

In the first part of this Saiyans vs Uchiha series, we take a look at the history of these two groups and go over the wars that were integral to their stories and the legends their names carry. Beat by Mal (Twitter - @malphroditee904 & IG - @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and Instagram at @c_ross321 and Codename Comet on Instagram at @codename_comet_creations. https://silenceiscompliance....