We take a blast to the past this week with a challenge that predates anything we’ve been challenged to do before! Going back to 1912, we read Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel, Tarzan of the Apes, and dig into the origin of one of pop culture’s oldest heroes!
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Episode 237: Oh, The Inhumanity!
After a rousing Talk Nerdy to Me, the guys dig into Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee’s 12 issue run of Marvel’s Inhumans. Next Week’s Challenge: Play Undertale!
Episode 230: Chatting With The Mega Princess, Kelly Thompson!
Our dear friend, Kelly Thompson, returns to the show to discuss her new comic from Boom Studios, Mega Princess! We then catch up with what’s been going on in Jem and her future projects for Star Wars and Hawkeye for Marvel before talking about writing in general (and even some NaNoWriMo stuff)! A much needed…
Episode 227: NYCC 2016 Special!
New York ComicCon happened last weekend, where a number of incredibly exciting announcements and reveals took place. After some Talk Nerdy To Me, the boys dive right into all of the comic, TV, and movie news that happened at the con this week. Spoiler: Myles goes nuts for the Power Rangers trailer. Next Week’s Challenge:…
Episode 217: Putting the DC Back Into SDCC
This week we wrapped up all of the cool stuff that was unveiled at the annual San Diego ComicCon International! And for the first time in years, it seemed, to us, anyway, DC stood out the most. Why? Listen on and find out! Fortnight’s Challenge: Suicide Squad SPOILERCAST
Episode 213: Marvel's Runaways
This week, the nerds dissect Marvel’s classic original run of Brian K. Vaughn’s Runaways! While Myles still holds the same level of love from when he first read it, Drew and Patrick recognize the series’ merits while still giving the series modern criticism. Fortnight’s Challenge: Watch Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart on Netflix.
Episode 205 – Captain America: Civil War SPOILERCAST
Civil War has arrived! However, The More You Nerd crew is not divided on how awesome the newest Marvel film is! Listen on to hear all our thoughts and (minor) criticisms for the newest superhero outing! Fortnight’s Challenge: Watch the first ten episodes of the anime Mushi-Shi
Episode 198: Drinking With Supergods
Our good buddy, Jason Anarchy, stops by to talk about the excellent-looking follow up to his Drinking Quest trilogy, Drinking Quest: Journey Into Draught, a tabletop RPG currently rousing up success on Kickstarter! Afterwards, Drew, Myles, and Patrick dive into Grant Morrison’s Supergods, discussing the book, the nature of comics, and some of Morrison’s philosophy on the…
Episode 193: Getting HYPED With Jimmy Palmiotti
Comic book legend Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn, Painkiller Jane, Super Zero) joins the boys this week to discuss his creator-owned Kickstarter project, Hype! Additionally, we had a blast talking candidly about comics and what makes Harley Quinn so endearing to so many. There’s even a cameo appearance by sensational artist, Amanda Conner! This episode was…
Episode 188: Nextwave: Agents of K. E. L. L. Y.
What a way to start the New Year! Our best friend, writer Kelly Thompson (Jem), came to hang out with a challenge: read the entire 12-issue run of Warren Ellis and Stuart Immonen’s cult Marvel comic, Nextwave: Agents of H. A. T. E. We catch up with Kelly on her new Marvel and IDW projects…