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Kris and Dave dive into arguably the BEST Star Trek series, Deep Space Nine. What was the special sauce that made the show so great? Plus, Spider-Man hits a delay, Darth Vader does his homework, and Dave is up to his old tricks with an off-the-wall commendation! Nerd News Across the Spider-Verse Delayed to 2023 Hayden Christensen does his homework Byword Big Talk Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Nerd Co...

Kris and Dave discuss their most hated superhero comic tropes! Plus, WB plans DCEU changes, Ms. Marvel gets new powers, and Dave sings the praises of Gail Simone! Nerd News WB plans major DCEU overhaul Ms. Marvel TV powers change confirmed Byword Big Talk Superhero Tropes! Nerd Commendations Moon Knight Gail Simone's Birds of Prey

Kris and Dave dissect Spider-Man: Beyond now that the storyline has reached its conclusion. Plus, Dave goes off about Ben Reilly, Jason Aaron loses his touch, and Kris explores the difficulty of Elden Ring. Nerd News Activision...did something right? Jason Aaron Must be Stopped Byword Big Talk Spider-Man: Beyond Nerd Commendations Chuck Dixon's Birds of Prey Run Elden Ring

Kris and Dave travel through space and time to bring you their favorite time travel tales. Plus, Ezra Miller goes bonkers in Hawai'i, Sony competes with Game Pass, and Kris gives the Turtles some love. Nerd News Ezra Miller in legal trouble in Hawai'i Sony unveils Game Pass Competitor Byword Big Talk Assassin's Creed Quantum Leap Days of Future Past DS9 - The Visitor Timeless Voyagers! Nerd Commen...

Kris and Dave get serious as they discuss controversies swirling around several well-know artists. Is it possible to appreciate the art when the artist displays objectionable behavior? Plus, The Batman reveals its Joker and She-Hulk may be in trouble! Nerd News She-Hulk in Creative Trouble? The Batman Deleted Scene Released Featuring Barry Keoghan’s Joker Byword Big Talk Separating Art from Artist...

Kris and Dave discuss some of their all-time favorite artists. Plus, Daredevil gets a "soft reboot", another video games studio is accused of a toxic work environment, and Kris tries, once again, to make Dave an X-Men fan. Nerd News Daredevil "Soft Reboot" Series in the Works Ori Studio Accused Of Being 'Oppressive,' 'Sexist' Workplace Byword Big Talk Chris Bachalo George Perez Jen Bartel JH Willi...

Kris and Dave sit down to discuss Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi releases a teaser trailer, Zoë Kravitz has a bad casting experience, and Kris once again returns to Xbox Game Pass for a little Guardians of the Galaxy. Nerd News Obi-Wan Kenobi Teaser Released Zoë Kravitz discusses missed casting in Nolan’s Batman movies Byword Big Talk The Batman (2022) Nerd Commendations Huntress Ye...

Kris and Dave try to fix the very first X-Men movie. Can their combined efforts overcome the very 2000s nature of the film? Plus, Will Smith returns for an I Am Legend sequel, Booster Gold joins the Arrowverse, and Dave loses his mind over Superman Smashes the Klan. Nerd News Will Smith returns for I Am Legend sequel Booster Gold joins the Arrowverse Byword Big Talk Fixing X-Men (2000) Nerd Commen...

Kris and Dave each pick their three favorite "new" characters they encountered over the past year. Plus, Star Trek's Kelvin Timeline is set to return, Venus Di Milo is shelling back up, and Kris furthers his radical mutant agenda! Nerd News Venus Di Milo returns Star Trek 4 announced Byword Big Talk "New characters": Kate Spencer (Manhunter) Sooraya Qadir (Dust/Congregation) Jo Mullein (Far Sector...

Kris and Dave each pick their favorite video game console of all time and talk about the features, and memories, that defined it. Plus, Amazon breaks Comixology, Professor X returns, Kris sings the praises of TMNT and Dave has a Scream of a recommendation! Nerd News Professor X returns? Amazon breaks Comixology Byword Big Talk The Original XBox The Super Nintendo Entertainment System Nerd Commenda...

Kris and Dave discuss the leaked script for Duel of the Fates, the original plan for what would eventually become The Rise of Skywalker. Is it better than what we got? Plus, Dave rambles about Superman in the 90s and Kris looks forward to a new Megamind series! Nerd News Nintendo Direct delivers huge news New Megamind series announced Byword Big Talk Star Wars: Episode IX - Duel of the Fates Nerd...

Kris and Dave sit down for a late but fascinating in-depth review of Marvel's The Eternals. Does the movie deserve the critical beating it received? Plus, Google Stadia is dying, Marvel finds its Madame Web, and Dave continues his deep-dive of Marvel Unlimited. Nerd News Dakota Johnson cast as Madame Web Stadia has been demoted at Google Byword Big Talk Marvel's The Eternals Nerd Commendations The...

Kris and Dave throw down the gauntlet: your favorite characters are overrated! Will one of Kris' choices cause Dave to drop the f-bomb? Yes! Plus, Dave goes off about the recent banning of Maus and Kris sings the praises of Black Cat. Nerd News Tennessee school district bans Maus Peter Dinklage expresses frustration with live-action Snow White Byword Big Talk Your Favorite Characters: Are they ove...

Kris and Dave dissect the pilots of two TV shows: Farscape and Wolverine & the X-Men. What do they think about these shows, and why did Dave bring a scalpel? Plus, Microsoft buys Activision and Kris plays a new Game Pass game. Nerd News Moon Knight releases first trailer Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard Byword Big Talk Wolverine & the X-Men Farscape Nerd Commendations Yakuza: Like a Dragon Ghost...

Kris and Dave have a bone to pick with movie critics as they discuss their favorite movies that have received a “rotten” rating. Plus, Quantum Leap returns, Wakanda Forever resumes filming, Kris reads Black Panther, and Dave rants and rambles about Resident Evil. Nerd News Quantum Leap reboot/sequel series in the works Wakanda Forever resumes filming Byword Big Talk Equilibrium Teenage Mutant Ninj...

Kris and Dave get extra-nerdy as they discuss fictional technologies they wished were real. Plus, Mario Kart 9 may be coming, Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man return, the Witcher Season 2, and a Daredevil run for the ages! Nerd News Mario Kart 9 in Development? Andrew Garfield open to return to Spider-Man Byword Big Talk SciFi Tech we wished were real Nerd Commendations The Witcher Season 2 Daredevil...

WARNING! Kris and Dave share some of their hot takes about the comic book industry. Plus, XBox Remote Play changes Dave's life, Dr. Strange rumors swamp social media, and Kris talks Al Ewing's work at Marvel. Nerd News Dr. Strange rumor mill claims Mr. Fantastic will appear Daredevil may return for “She Hulk” series Byword Big Talk Hot Takes! Nerd Commendations XBox Remote Play Al Ewing's Marvel R...

SPOILER ALERT! Kris and Dave review the newest MCU entry, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Was it a big win or a big dud? Plus, Kickstarter goes blockchain, Zorro rides again, and Cloris Leachman gums a man's butt. Nerd News Kickstarter announces blockchain future Zorro Rides Again Byword Big Talk Spider-Man: No Way Home Nerd Commendations Star Wars: Rebels Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Kris and Dave pick their roster of pop culture characters for a mission to space. Who will make the cut for each nerd's five-person team? Plus, a legend passes away, a big video game announcement, and the magic of Aunt May and Doc Ock's love? Nerd News Masayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Dies At 78 Wonder Woman Game Announced Byword Big Talk Pick Your Roster: A Mission to Space Nerd Comm...

Kris and Dave dissect the first three episodes of the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Does it hit the bullseye or miss the mark? Plus, Spider-Man news, a Wonder Woman book for the ages, and check-in with Nightwing. Nerd News Across the Spiderverse releases first look Sony plans GamePass-style service Byword Big Talk Disney+ Hawkeye Nerd Commendations Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1 Nightwing Annual...

Kris and Dave talk underappreciated, underrated, and undervalued characters at DC and Marvel. Which characters at the big two need some love? Plus, could Star Wars sequel characters return in future projects? Why is director Ridley Scott mad at superheroes? And when did Dave become a nurse? Listen to find out! Nerd News Adam Driver is willing to return to Star Wars as Kylo Ren Ridley Scott dispara...

Kris and Dave tackle Stan Lee's Just Imagine series once more, checking out his take on Green Lantern, the Flash, and JLA. Plus, Activision employees rebel against the CEO, X-Men returns, and Dave talks a comic book deep cut. Nerd News X-Men '97 Returns Activision employees petition to remove CEO Byword Big Talk Stan Lee's Green Lantern Stan Lee's Flash Stan Lee's JLA Nerd Commendations Amazing Sp...

Kris and Dave sit down with Mario Candelaria, contributor to the upcoming comic book anthology Producing the End of the World coming from Soda & Telepaths. Plus, Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks and a 90s comics recommendation from Dave. Nerd News Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks Lauren Ridloff’s Makkari leads to surge in interest for learning ASL Byword Big Talk Producing the End of the World Nerd Comm...

Kris and Dave superhero fashion and offer some constructive criticism to several DC and Marvel superheroes. Plus, Image Comics workers unionize, Activision Blizzard is in trouble, and nerd commendations returns! Nerd News Image comic book workers form a union Activision Blizzard is in trouble Byword Big Talk Superhero Fashion Nerd Commendations Fear Street 1994 (2021) Comic Book Herald

Kris and Dave discuss all the major announcements spinning out of DC's FanDome event. Plus, Ms. Marvel gets new powers, Darth Vader returns, and Nerd Nightmare concludes with The Shining! Nerd News Ms. Marvel promo art hints at new powers Anakin Skywalker returns in Ahsoka series Byword Big Talk DC FanDome Nerd Nightmare The Shining (1980)