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
<a href='https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/d23-new-releases-disney-star-wars-marvel.html'>D23 Debrief</a>
<a href='https://kotaku.com/xbox-series-x-s-ps5-price-activision-phil-spencer-1849547031'>Microsoft holds XBox price steady, promises more studio purchases </a>
Byword Big Talk
Kris’ Nerd Commendations
<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.konami.com/games/tmntcollection/'>The Cowabunga Collection</a></li>
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<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/96265/x-men_red_2022_1'>X-Men: Red</a></li>
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<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Spider-Man-Wells-Romita-Vol/dp/1302932721'>Amazing Spider-Man</a></li>
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Dave’s Nerd Commendations
<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/revival'>Revival</a></li>
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<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.europecomics.com/serie/elles/'>Elle(s)</a></li>
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<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.boom-studios.com/series/buffy-the-vampire-slayer/'>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</a></li>
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Nerd Commendations
<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDbMsaJjp3c'>Child’s Play (1988)</a>
<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpEQNEHKdXg'>Hellraiser (1987)</a>

Episode 123 - A Screaming Halloween Man Spooktacular

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.