General Nerdery Presents...

Word Balloons

Leisure EN ↓ 182 episodes

The Aeronauts, Zac and Tyler, drop in to answer Geeky Questions and try to pry loose some of Zac's deep down genre knowledge before taking back off on their adventures through Nerdery.

Author

General Nerdery Presents...

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Leisure

Podcast website

wordballoons.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Tuvix? or not Tuvix? That is the Question 20.07.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide whether Tuvix deserved to die? Does Zac know whose ship the Botany Bay is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Luke, I Was Not Your Father 13.07.2022

Do the Aeronauts know if Darth Vader was always intended to be Luke's father? Does Zac know who's ship the Devastator is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Keeping up with the Cardassians 06.07.2022

Can the Aeronauts answer how Cardassians, presumably being reptile, reproduce with humans? Does Zac know whose ship the Blackbird is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Far-Out Plants 29.06.2022

Can the Aeronauts explain who the Yuuzhan Vong are? Does Zac know whose ship the USS Aries is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

A Dream Amongst the Stars 22.06.2022

Do the Aeronauts know if Martin Luther King Jr. saved Star Trek? Does Zac know who the Bonaventure belongs to? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

To Boldy Go... 15.06.2022

It's time for a new journey, and the Aeronauts are talking spaceships, Star Wars and Star Trek. Can the Aeronauts talk about the history of gay representation in Star Trek? Does Zac know what the Chimaera is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

The Moon on a Stick 18.05.2022

The Aeronauts have finally arrived at the Justice League's Secret Moon Base. it's time for some games, and making Zac make up for his misses from through the season. Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

The Mallrats Question 11.05.2022

Do the Aeronauts know if the Thing's penis is orange rock like the rest of him? (Do superpowers extend to genitalia?) What does Zac know about the M'Kraan Crystal? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Uruks, Orcs, Orks 04.05.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide who is the bigger nuisance between Lord of the Rings style Orcs, World of Warcraft Orcs, or Warhammer 40k Orks? What does Zac know about the Breathing Gun? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Calling the Storm 27.04.2022

Can the Aeronauts explain whether Magneto's powers affect Thor's hammer or not? What does Zac know about the Materioptikon? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Dracula's Dues 20.04.2022

Do the Aeronauts know the origin of the meme with Moon Knight wondering where his money is? Does Zac know what the Muramasa Blade is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Super Localization 13.04.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide who the best International version of a superhero? What does Zac know about the pen of Jakeem Thunder? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Blasts from the Past 06.04.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide what the best Pre-Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film is? What does Zac know about the H-Dial? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

The Most Marvelous 30.03.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide what the best Marvel Cinematic Universe film is? What does Zac know about the Mask of Shadows? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Leaving a Legacy 24.03.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide on the best Legacy Superhero? What does Zac know about the Lawgiver? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

The Shape of All Things to Come 16.03.2022

Do the Aeronauts know if The Thing (Fantastic Four) has ever been turned back to normal human form? What does Zac know about the Plastimold? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Big Little Heroes 09.03.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide what lesser known character has had the most oversized influence in comics? Does Zac know what the H.A.W.K. harness is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Lambs to the Slaughter 23.02.2022

The Aeronauts have finally arrived at the Slaughtered Lamb, it's time for a pint, some games, and making Tyler make up for his misses from through the season. Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

New Bloods 09.02.2022

Can the Aeronauts come up with some good horror movies for people that aren't into horror movies? What does Tyler remember about Gamera? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Monster du Jour 03.02.2022

Can the Aeronauts decide what are today's most relevant monsters? Does Tyler know what el Coco is? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

When Worlds Collide 26.01.2022

What is a Horror Crossover that never happened that the Aeronauts want to see? What does Tyler know about Gef the Talking Mongoose? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Horror Abroad 19.01.2022

Can the Aeronauts explain the major cultural differences in horror movies and how foreign horror movies influenced American horror? What does Tyler know about the Hodag? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Top of the Chops 03.11.2021

Can the Aeronauts decide on the best kill in a horror movie? What does Tyler remember about dybbuks? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Cut-Throat Competition 27.10.2021

Do the Aeronauts know which horror villain has the most kills? What does Tyler know about Count Orlok? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

Winding down in Westchester 29.09.2021

As this season winds down, the Aeronauts make up for their misses and arrive at the X-Mansion after a little fun and games. Next trip will be to grab a pint at The Slaughtered Lamb, but as spooky season winds up we may have to avoid a few monsters en route. Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com

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