Episode 195 - Villain Swap: DC vs. Marvel Showdown

The Nerd Byword

Ever wondered what would happen if DC villains faced off against Marvel heroes? In this week's episode of the Nerd Byword podcast, we dive into the ultimate crossover, exploring the possibilities of swapping villains between the big two comic book giants.

The episode kicks off with an exciting discussion about the latest set photos from James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie. The episode also touches on the darker side of fandom, discussing the recent controversies surrounding the Star Wars series The Acolyte.

But the real fun begins when Kris and Dave delve into their main segment: swapping villains between DC and Marvel. Dave, a DC aficionado, pairs up three DC villains with Marvel heroes, while Kris, a mighty Marvelite, does the opposite. The matchups are both surprising and intriguing, offering a fresh perspective on these iconic characters. All this, plus brand-new nerd commendations. Joins us for another fun dive into the world of nerds!

Nerd News

Set photos reveal Superman, Lois Lane

Star Wars fans continue to be the absolute worst

Byword Big Talk

Dc vs. Marvel villain swap

Nerd Commendations

Super Mario 64 Render96

Spider-Man Remastered

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:37 - Superman set photos have leaked, revealing Superman and Lois
00:07:48 - Worst segments of Star Wars fandom fuel hate speech online
00:16:21 - Villain swap: DC vs. Marvel
00:40:57 - Nerd Commendation: Super Mario 64 Render96
00:47:26 - Nerd Commendation: Spider-Man Remastered
00:50:21 - Call to Action