The Nerd Byword

Shocktober continues! Mark Bernal returns to the Byword to talk about Either Them or Us, the epic comic that pitches samurai against witches. Plus, Kris and Dave talk about David Yost’s return to Power Rangers, Hugh Jackman’s return to Wolverine, and the 2018 horror film A Quiet Place! Nerd News David Yost Returns to Power Rangers Hugh Jackman returns to Wolverine Byword Big Talk Mark Bernal - Eit...

Shocktober continues! Drew Edwards returns to the Byword to talk about Halloween Man’s new home. Plus, Kris and Dave talk about Darth Vader’s retirement, Netflix’s new slate of programming, and the 1996 horror classic Scream! Nerd News James Earl Jones Retires from Darth Vader role Tudum announces new Netflix slate Byword Big Talk Drew Edward’s Halloween Man on Global Comix Nerd Nightmare Scream (...

Welcome to Shocktober! Kris and Dave invite their listeners to a nerd commendation “hoedown” and bring fan-favorite segment nerd nightmare back from the (un)dead! Plus, a D23 debrief and a closer look at Microsoft’s plans to purchase more studios! Nerd News D23 Debrief Microsoft holds XBox price steady, promises more studio purchases  Byword Big Talk Kris’ Nerd Commendations The Cowabunga Collecti...

Kris and Dave wrap up their Raimi Revisited trilogy by attempting the impossible: fixing Spider-Man 3. Plus, Paper Girls gets canceled, Assassin’s Creed looks to the future, and Dave pivots from TV to a comic nerd commendation. Nerd News Prime Video’s Paper Girls is canceled The future of Assassin’s Creed Revealed Byword Big Talk Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3 Nerd Commendations Resident Alien by Peter...

Kris and Dave finally settle the great debate in the second installment of Raimi Revisited: is Spider-Man 2 the best? Plus, She-Hulk twerks, MCU casting rumors swirl, and an all-Prime Video nerd commendation! Nerd News MCU Casting Rumors She-Hulk twerks Byword Big Talk Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 Nerd Commendations Paper Girls The Rings of Power

Welcome to the first part in a three-part retrospective of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy! Kris and Dave kick things off with Spidey's first cinematic outing. Is it a win or a splat? Plus, is Dan Lin DC's Feige? Is The Caped Crusader doomed? Nerd News Dan Lin in negotiations to lead DCEU The Caped Crusader canned at HBO Max Byword Big Talk Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Nerd Commendations The Walking Dead...

After railing against nostalgia for months, it’s confession time for Kris and Dave: what are THEY actually nostalgic for? Plus, HBO Max content begins to vanish, Dave finally watches The Witcher season 2, and Kris talks Far Cry! Nerd News HBO Max content vanishes WWE to expand into Europe Byword Big Talk Kris & Dave’s nostalgic confessions Nerd Commendations The Witcher Season 2 Far Cry 5

Kris and Dave recommend comic books for readers new to the medium! Plus, She-Hulk plans to show a lighter Daredevil, WB seeks its Feige, and the Sandman visits Kris! Nerd News She Hulk set to show Daredevil’s lighter side Greg Berlanti to be the next Feige? Byword Big Talk New reader-friendly comics Nerd Commendations Paper Girls by Brian K Vaughn & Cliff Chiang The Sandman on Netflix

Warner Bros. and Discovery have merged and the new combined company is making some questionable decisions. WTF, WB? Plus, Tencent wants Ubisoft, sci-fi legend Nichelle Nichols passes away, and a wrestling nerd commendation! Nerd News Tencent wants Ubisoft Celebrating the life and legacy of Nichelle Nichols Byword Big Talk The WB/Discovery merger Nerd Commendations Star Trek: Strange New Worlds WWE...

What the heck was announced at Comic Con? Why the heck might Batfleck return? What the heck is going on with the Fantastic Four movie? What the heck are this week's nerd commendations? And why the heck is Dave talking about Eminem? Listen and find out! Nerd News Batfleck returns? Fantastic Four movie will not be an origin story Byword Big Talk San Diego Comic Con Announcements Nerd Commendations S...

There’s a little bit of lightning and a little bit of thunder as Kris and Dave review Thor: Love & Thunder. Did it meet expectations or belly flop into the bottom ranks of MCU films? Plus, Daredevil returns, McMahon bids farewell, and Dave has a Question! Nerd News Daredevil returns Vince McMahon retires amidst allegations Byword Big Talk Thor: Love & Thunder Nerd Commendations The Question by Den...

It’s time for a deep dive into Ms. Marvel as Kris and special guest Maria break down what makes the Disney+ show so special. Plus, Kris and Dave discuss the recent Snyder Cut movement revelations from Rolling Stone, Gargoyles returns, and a Darth Vader recommendation! Nerd News Bots helped get the Snyder Cut made Gargoyles continues at Dynamite Byword Big Talk Ms. Marvel with special guest Maria N...

It’s a matter of trust in this week’s episode, as Kris and Dave talk about writers they always trust to deliver a good comic book. Who made the list? Plus, Ms. Marvel drops a bombshell, Daredevil returns, and digital comics win the day. Nerd News Ms. Marvel Finale Breaks the Internet Daredevil & Kingpin set to return in Echo Byword Big Talk Kris & Dave’s Most Trusted Writers Nerd Commendations TMN...

It’s back to Tatooine as Kris and Dave break down their thoughts on the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Did it take the high ground or burn to a crisp in the fiery pits of Mustafar? Plus, Slott returns to Spider-Man, Namor gets an upgrade, and Dave finally returns to the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn. Nerd News Dan Slott returns to Spider-Man A first look at Namor from Wakanda Forever? Byword Big Tal...

Join hosts Kris and Dave as they attempt to improve 2005’s Fantastic Four flick. Will their fixes save the movie, or are their efforts doomed? Plus, new details emerge about the Quantum Leap reboot, Howard Stern teases a comics movie role and Gail Simone is once again flawless. Nerd News New Quantum Leap details emerge Howard Stern is Doomed? Byword Big Talk Fixing Fantastic Four (2015) Nerd Comme...

Time to travel the multiverse with Wanda Maximoff as Dave and Kris review Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Plus, Overwatch is going to die, Lower Decks goes comics, and an all-80s nerd-commendation! Nerd News Overwatch 2 is killing the original game dead Star Trek: Lower Decks gets a comic book miniseries Byword Big Talk Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Nerd Commendations Stranger...

Time to look at the future! Kris and Dave pick their most anticipated comics from the September Solicitations. Plus, Kraven becomes a conservationist, Harley Quinn returns, and Kris goes full Eternals.  Nerd News Big-screen Kraven becomes a conservationist? Harley Quinn returns to HBO Max Byword Big Talk DC September Solicitations Marvel September Solicitations Nerd Commendations Eternals by Kiero...

It's a mammoth interview worth the price of admission as Kris and Dave sit down with Drew Edwards, writer and creator of Halloween Man, Dan Price, creator of The Latex Avenger, and artist Paulo J. Hernández to talk about the upcoming Halloween Man/Latex Avenger crossover. Plus, Ezra Miller goes off the grid, the Joker sings, and Dave makes his peace with Tom King. Nerd News Ezra Miller has disappe...

It's homework time! Kris and Dave once again assign each other some new comics and discuss both All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, as well as Guardians of the Galaxy by Al Ewing. Plus, a PlayStation remake controversy and a unique Spidey recommendation. Nerd News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge coming to GamePass Last of Us Remake announced Byword Big Talk All-Star Superman by Grant M...

In time for Pride Month, Kris and Dave discuss some of their all-time favorite LGBTQ+ characters from Marvel and DC. Plus, Spidey comes to PC, Star Wars Celebration reveals some big news, and Dave recommends the other Ms. Marvel. Nerd News Another PS Exclusive comes to PC…Spider-Man! Star Wars Celebration News Byword Big Talk Favorite LGBTQ+ Characters Nerd Commendations Ms. Marvel by Brian Reed a...

Kris and Dave celebrate two years of the Byword by awarding their second annual Nerdy Awards. Who won the coveted award this year? Plus, Thor gets a trailer, Marvel loses an MMO, and some new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News Marvel MMO Canceled Thor Trailer Released (and She-Hulk, AND Andor) Byword Big Talk The Second Annual Nerdy Awards Nerd Commendations She-Hulk by Dan Slott & Juan Bobillo, Paul P...

Kris and Dave discuss their hopes for the upcoming Obi Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Will the new mini-series be a nostalgic mess or redeem the prequel era? Plus, Daredevil returns, Amazons are on trial, and Star Trek boldly recasts some iconic characters. Nerd News Disney+ Daredevil series in the works Star Wars future discussed in Vanity Fair Byword Big Talk Our Hopes for Obi Wan Kenobi Nerd Commen...

Kris and Dave sit down with founder of Lesser Known Comics and writer of Death Wish, Mark Bernal, as well as Rey Garza, the creative force behind Tank McGregor. What does it take to make it as a new independent comics publisher? Plus, racism strikes the Percy Jackson franchise and Dave nerd-commends a much-maligned comic book? Nerd News Percy Jackson actor attacked by toxic fanboys Ms. Marvel co-c...

Kris and Dave attempt to fix the much-maligned Green Lantern movie featuring Ryan Reynolds. Plus, Breath of the Wild 2 spoilers may have hit the internet, and the trailer for House of the Dragon tries to wipe away the tears of Game of Thrones fans! Nerd News Did Italian voice actor Pietro Ubaldi give a first glimpse at Breath of the Wild 2? First trailer for House of the Dragon Released Byword Big...

Kris and Dave look back on 100 episode of the Nerd Byword and discuss some of their favorite moments of their podcasting adventure. Plus, Dave loves Gail Simone, Jon Watts jumps ship, and The Batman gets a sequel! Nerd News Jon Watts steps away from “FF” director’s chair The Batman gets a sequel, and so does...Spider-Man? Byword Big Talk A Byword Retrospective Nerd Commendations Sensational Spider...