<p>Kris and Dave sit down with Rob Pilk of Mountain Empire Comics to talk about COVID-19's impact on comics and the end of the DC/Diamond partnership. Plus: nerdy news and brand new nerd-commendations.</p>

Episode 005 - The Phantom Pain

Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.