This Week In Nerd News
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWelcome to This Week In Nerd News, your one-stop shop for all the diverse pop-culture news from the past week. Got stories? Use #TWINN on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. This Week In Nerd News is part of the Black Nerd Problems podcast network.
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What We Loved Most in 2021's Nerd Culture
January 10, 2022 22:41 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMikkel, Victoria, and Keith come together at the end of 2021 to look back on what they liked most from the year—from a nerd perspective, that is. Find out what our hosts enjoyed the most in a year that owed us some bright spots and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Spider-Man's Pop Culture Takeover
December 14, 2021 17:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSpider-Man: No Way Home is only a few hours from reaching the masses so Keith and Mikkel felt it was only appropriate to devote an entire segment to all of the Spider-Man news swinging around. We talk Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse (Part One), ridiculous ticket prices, and more! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Who's in the WB Version of Super Smash Bros.?
November 28, 2021 21:45 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week, Mikkel and Victoria run down the roster of who is (or may be) on the roster for Warner Bros. new fighting game, MultiVersus. They also talk about all of the fun things in "Madlibs or News Headline" and the latest Avatar casting. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will We Ever Get a Good Anime Adaptation?
November 20, 2021 19:58 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week, Keith and Victoria come back with the latest nerd news for you as they recap Disney Plus Day's announcements, talk about the latest crop of live-action anime adaptations in the works, and plenty more! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
William Evans and Omar Holmon on 'Black Nerd Problems: Essays'
October 31, 2021 15:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWe've got a full show this week as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith are welcome their first-ever guests! Black Nerd Problems' founders, William Evans and Omar Holmon, join the crew to talk about the brand new book, 'Black Nerd Problems: Essays', and much more. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Mario a Republican Now?
October 08, 2021 22:11 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, Keith and Mikkel react to the Mario movie casting news, Russsel T. Davies' return to 'Doctor Who,' the Emmys, and so much more. Be sure to check out our next episode that will feature our very first guests on the show! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Nolan Takes His Talents Elsewhere and Victoria Still Hates Capitalism
September 26, 2021 20:13 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Streaming Wars aren't without their own casualties. This week, Mikkel and Victoria talk about the latest – Christopher Nolan's now-ended relationship with Warner Bros. We also bring you perhaps our most unexpected game of "Madlibs or News Headline" yet! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's All This About Parasocial Relationships?
September 26, 2021 19:52 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBSocial media was abuzz as everyone seemed to have an opinion about the personal lives of celebrities, so Keith and Victoria wade into the dangerous waters of parasocial relationships. But it's not all drama! They also touch on new cooking shows and which shows they'd love to see get movie revivals. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See...
What Happened with #ADayOffTwitch?
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBAfter Mikkel forces Keith to relive the horrors of watching "Fan4stic" and "Cailou", the pair take a deep dive into tech. They discuss Zoom fatigue and the response to Twitch streamers taking a day off to demand more pushback against hate raids. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reacting to MLK Experience in Fortnite
September 21, 2021 22:08 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this week's episode, Victoria gives her thoughts on Fortnite introducing a Martin Luther King, Jr.-inspired experience and Mikkel talks about NASCAR romcoms, capybara invasions, and more. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Driven Mad by Madlibs
September 07, 2021 20:11 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBFor a very special episode, Mikkel channels his inner game show host by testing Victoria and Keith on their knowledge of the week's nerdiest — and most absurd — news. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Wednesday, June 30th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anime Acquisitions and 'How I Met Your Mother' Hot Takes
August 27, 2021 15:57 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week, Keith and Mikkel bring updates on the 'How I Met Your Mother' spinoff, starring Hilary Duff, and give some hot takes about the original series. They also dive deep into a lot of news in the anime world, including Sony acquiring Crunchyroll and the main casting of the Netflix adaptation of 'Avatar: The Last Air Bender'. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and ...
Questionable Celebrity Cleanliness and 'Jeopardy!' Hosting Headaches
August 23, 2021 18:18 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBFor some reason we don't understand, celebrities have been volunteering information about how often they do – or don't...?? – clean themselves and their families. In other news, Victoria and Mikkel talk about the drama going on behind the scenes with finding a new host for 'Jeopardy!' and much more! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See a...
Wibbly-Wobbly, Time-Wimey Heel Turns
August 05, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBVictoria and Keith cover a lot of ground in this episode – we even give you a few extra minutes! We talk about our complicated feelings around professional wrestling, a new presidential anthology series, and Jodie Whitaker leaving Doctor Who. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clubhouse Takes Clout Chasin' Public and Racist Sports Teams
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMikkel and Keith get really into their respective niches on this one. They tackle the irony of Clubhouse doing away with invite-only membership, Salesforce buying Slack – which is far better than Microsoft Teams – and the reveal of Cleveland's new baseball team name. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Expanding Universes and the Ethics of Posthumous AI Use
July 27, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBVictoria makes her triumphant return to the show to join Mikkel as they venture into expanding cinematic universes and technological advancements that are a little bit scary. Would you want to be memorialized through AI? Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Madlibs and Our DnD Origin Stories
July 12, 2021 20:13 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAs an extension of their birthday celebration, Keith and Mikkel call back some of their favorite topics. We run through another game of headline madlibs (feel free to play at home!) and give our DnD origin stories – one significantly longer than the other – and more! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Our Annual Birthday Episode! Plus More Madlibs and Streaming Wars Winners
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAs we do every year around this time, our trio of co-hosts gets together to celebrate the very close birthdays of Mikkel and Keith. They discuss their respective birthday plans, play more headline madlibs, and make their picks on who’s currently winning the streaming wars. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Our Annual Birthday Episode! Plus More Madlibs and Streaming Wars Winners
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAs we do every year around this time, our trio of co-hosts gets together to celebrate the very close birthdays of Mikkel and Keith. They discuss their respective birthday plans, play more headline madlibs, and make their picks on who’s currently winning the streaming wars. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Should E3 Stay Digital? Also, Let's Play Madlibs!
June 23, 2021 21:40 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMikkel and Victoria recap the events of a digital E3 conference. Should this be the trend going forward? They also talk about a soulful documentary and play a quick game of headline madlibs. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Should E3 Stay Digital? Also, Let's Play Madlibs!
June 23, 2021 21:40 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMikkel and Victoria recap the events of a digital E3 conference. Should this be the trend going forward? They also talk about a soulful documentary and play a quick game of headline madlibs. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geeked Week, Pride, and EA's Data Breach
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAs if there weren't already plenty of news this week with Pride, Netflix's "Geeked Week," and writing award announcements, EA got hacked and more. Tune in to hear Victoria and Keith run through it all! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did We Really Let Logan Paul Ruin Boxing?
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBKeith and Mikkel catch up on their nerdy activities from the past week before focusing on N.K. Jemisin adapting her popular novel series, Y: The Last Man's real-life release date, and if Logan Paul saved or ruined the sweet science of boxing. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Sandman' Casting, Geeked Week, and Reboot Roundup
June 04, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMikkel and Victoria dive into the latest 'Sandman' casting news, Netflix's "Geeked Week," and another roundup of reboots (Willy Wonka + Powerpuff Girls) and spinoffs (Game of Thrones + The 4400). Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sequels, Spinoffs, and Reboots and...Goats with Accents...?
May 26, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Victoria and Keith switch things up a bit and start the show off with a lightning round before diving into the latest news in sequels, spinoffs, and reboots. Then, as a special treat, we give you some of our favorite random animal fun facts. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should We Audition for 'Legends of the Hidden Temple'?
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThis week, Mikkel and Keith dive deep into speculative fiction news, touch on Target suspending the sale of Pokemon cards, and consider forming a team to audition for a revived childhood favorite competition. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MCU Films through 2023 and Netflix's 'High on the Hog'
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis week, Keith and Victoria nerd out over a new Lord of the Rings podcast, get emotional over a new Netflix cooking show focused on food from the African diaspora, and run down the list of MCU films coming out through 2023. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E3, Comic-Con, and the Future of Conventions After COVID
April 10, 2021 16:49 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBE3, San Diego Comic-Con, and more conventions will be back this year, but just how different will they be for those who attend? Mikkel and Victoria discuss the future of comic conventions, the live-action PowerPuff Girls adaptation, and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wait, is Suicide Squad Good?, and Discord is Worth All the Money
March 29, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThere was so much nerd news this week that our hosts each did their own respective lightning rounds to cover it all. This week, we talk about James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad', 'Muslim Punk', and Microsoft continuing their corporate dominance by potentially buying Discord for $10 billion— with a B! Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast...
What's New on Netflix, Upcoming Novel Adaptations, and PowerPuff Girls
March 23, 2021 10:58 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBNetflix is releasing some great new anime, along with a documentary on a murder they themselves committed called The Last Blockbuster. Also, there are plenty of novel adaptations coming to screen, from Toni Morrison to N.K. Jemisin, but Victoria shares an unfortunate twist to that news. Plus, the upcoming live-action PowerPuff Girls adaptation has casting news and Victoria...hates it. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Ne...
'Avatar' Will Return and Paramount+ [Re]Enters the War
March 01, 2021 16:31 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Pokémon franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary by hiring Post Malone to reprise the 90s hit country song "Only Wanna Be With You," originally by Hootie and the Blowfish, and Mikkel and Keith are shocked that that's a real sentence. Also, the original creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender say "screw you, we'll do it ourselves" as they return to Nickelodeon to continue the classic series' universe. And Paramount+ [re]enters the streaming wars with Halo and head-scratching reboots like ...
Demon Slayer S2, Craig of the Creek Spinoff, and Victoria's History Watchlist
February 28, 2021 12:56 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBTanjiro's back with news of a second season of Demon Slayer, as Victoria and Mikkel await their chance to see the movie that never hit U.S. theaters due the the pandemic. There's also a Craig of the Creek spinoff in the works, causing some much-deserved excitement, and Victoria gives us her must-see watchlist of some of the best biopics and historical fiction coming soon. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems o...
The Last of Us, Sonic 2, and Borderlands Castings
February 17, 2021 14:27 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWith several new video game adaptations coming to the screen, Victoria and Keith discuss what they're excited about and what might be needed for the castings to work well. Also, iCarly and a few other nostalgic series make their return, while we say goodbye to Brooklyn-99. Victoria also talks about just how much pop culture she needs to catch up on once she catches a break. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems...
Sandman, Borderlands, and Victoria's GameStop Rant
February 04, 2021 12:18 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBNeil Gaiman's Sandman is a dream about to come true, and Mikkel and Victoria are excited. Also on the way is the movie adaptation of the popular video game Borderlands, and the casting of Kevin Hart and Cate Blanchett leave much to discuss. And finally, GameStop and Wall Street make for the biggest story of the year so far, and Victoria climbs on her soapbox in an episode you don't want to miss. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Foll...
Pokémon's Anniversary, Cap Returns, and Netflix's 52 in 52
January 24, 2021 21:54 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBPokémon is a quarter century old, and Keith and Mikkel recall growing up with the franchise. Also, they discuss rumors that Chris Evans may return to the MCU. Finally, Netflix is doing it big by unleashing a boatload of content in 2021...specifically, one movie each week for the entire year. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Epic, Ghibli, and the Necromancy of Quibi
January 19, 2021 12:12 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBEpic Games purchases a defunct mall for their new offices and acquire RAD Game Tools. Also, Studio Ghibli is back with their first feature film in four years. And, believe it or not, Quibi finds new life...sort of. That and more, as Victoria and Mikkel host this episode of This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our End-of-Year Episode! This *Year* In Nerd News
January 01, 2021 13:07 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThank you for listening to the show! As our first year of the podcast wraps up, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel look back on their pop culture bright spots of 2020 and what keeps them excited for the future after one hellish year. Thanks again for coming on this ride with us, and we can't wait to offer more in 2021. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Pearl's Black History, Naomi's Arrival, and HBO Max's Big Flex
December 07, 2020 12:52 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBCartoon Network released a nearly two-minute video that shows Steven Universe's Pearl schooling kids on systemic racism and how Black people are often erased from history books. Also, Ava DuVernay is helming the live-action adaptation of Naomi for the CW, a character originally co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker; meanwhile, Hailee Steinfeld has been rumored to have been playing Kate Bishop in Disney+’s Hawkeye series, and we love us some Kate Bishop. And in the biggest ne...
What's the Best Story for 'Black Panther 2'?
November 26, 2020 16:49 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBBookstores are feeling a much needed boost after the publishing of A Promised Land, the first of two presidential memoirs from Barack Obama, and Victoria and Keith discuss their reading goals as they wrap up the year. They also dive into two important upcoming sequels--Wonder Woman 1984 and Black Panther 2--and discuss the possible story options that we just might see. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on F...
Pop Culture Rehab After the Longest Tuesday Ever, This Week In Nerd News
November 10, 2020 10:59 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Election is over! Victoria and Mikkel take a slight exhale and go back to what they love--discussing everything you need to know in pop culture, including Destiny 2, Demon Slayer, bad Netflix subtitles, and National Novel Writing Month. Also, The Mandolorian, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Netflix's Over Christmas. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. ...
Animaniacs Is Back and Quibi Is Dead, This Week In Nerd News
October 27, 2020 10:28 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBRaya and the Last Dragon is coming and is heavily inspired by Southeast Asian cultures, so Keith and Mikkel discuss the hits, misses, and comparisons to Avatar: The Last Airbender. And Animaniacs is back from their tower, adding to a growing slate of nostalgia-based reboots including Power Rangers, Barney, and Rugrats. Also, Quibi is dead, long live Quibi. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Inst...
A Black Bisexual Woman Detective in Supernatural Noir, This Week In Nerd News
October 22, 2020 10:15 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMila Jovovich is back in another video game movie adaptation after anchoring six Resident Evil movies across 15 years. This time, she's here with Monster Hunter. Also, an upcoming comic book adaptation has a Black bisexual woman detective in a supernatural noir, and Victoria and Mikkel are here for it. And the DC Future State is giving us a new Bat-family, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and more, and everything looks fantastic. And are we finally getting a Static Shock adaptation, courtesy of...
No One Asked for This
October 05, 2020 10:51 - 27 minutes - 25 MBCapitalism gives us so much pop culture to enjoy, but comes with plenty that no one asked for. At the top of the list of movies that few people want are James Cameron's Avatar sequels, turning the billion-dollar film into a five-picture franchise. But if they build it, will people still come? Keith and Mikkel round up this week's news including Ms. Marvel's casting, a Lion King sequel, and new Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts,...
Which Funimation and Crunchyroll Returns Have You Most Excited?
September 28, 2020 12:32 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAfter what feels like a hundred years, Attack on Titan's final season is coming! And if that weren't enough, the Haikyū!! is coming back, too. And from Disney+, WandaVision is giving us House of M vibes, and Victoria and Mikkel discuss everything they're looking forward to from the small screen. Also, Supergirl becomes the first show canceled from the Arrowverse... fair, or nah? That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Pro...
How Do You Manage as an Anti-Rowling Harry Potter Fan?
September 21, 2020 22:37 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBVictoria and Keith talk about Sony's long-awaited PS5 release date and price, and how quickly they're flying off the shelf. One of the games coming soon to next-gen consoles is Hogwarts Legacy--the first open world action-based RPG set in the Harry Potter universe--which brings up a difficult discussion for our hosts: how do you manage as someone who grew up on Harry Potter but who is against JK Rowling? Also, the Great British Bake Off is back, Jaden Smith's Solution Committee is getting st...
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and DC's New Hire
September 15, 2020 18:57 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBSony and Microsoft are set to launch their console race as Microsoft is the first to announce their price point for the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Also, DC Comics hire Daniel Cherry III as General Manager and Senior Vice President, and he states his intentions on embracing the diversity of DC's audience. Plus Dune, The Mandolorian, a Scott Pilgrim video game and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Faceboo...
Mario Royale, Fresh Prince, and John Boyega Gets It Off His Chest
September 07, 2020 13:59 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBNintendo's Mario is back in a big way. Also back is the cast of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as they announce a 30-year reunion special and possible reboot. And most importantly, John Boyega gets a lot off his chest, and Victoria and Keith are here for it. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Batman, Fall Guys, and the Future of Cinema
August 26, 2020 10:33 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWith so much news Keith and Mikkel bookend the episode with two lightning rounds, including the cancelations of Patriot Act and Drunk History, and BTS breaking a YouTube record in 24 hours. Also, what would spell success for The Batman? Plus, Keith and Mikkel look forward to Fall Guys, and discuss the AMC/Universal deal that will likely change the movie landscape forever. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems o...
Judas and the Black Messiah, DC Layoffs, Tech Giants vs Fortnite
August 17, 2020 11:43 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhere did you first learn about Fred Hampton? Because it wasn't in school. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss the impact of DC's layoffs, and Avatar: The Last Airbender seeing history repeat itself as the original creators pull out of the Netflix adaptation. Plus, Apple and Google square off against Epic Games. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Diversity In Comics, Bruce Lee's Warrior, and Emmy Noms
August 06, 2020 11:02 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDiversity in comics is a mess as Keith and Mikkel discuss data on just how little progress the industry has made. Plus, Netflix lands a whopping 160 Emmy nominations, and HBO's Watchmen lands 26 itself, including lead actress Regina King. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitc...