This Week In Nerd News

Victoria and Mikkel Talk About the Future of AI in Movies

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:38:42 GMT

Ai has struck yet again with negotiations nearly breaking down between the Writers Guild and PBS because the studio wasn't willing to offer protections for their work. Mikkel and Victoria have many thoughts on how AI will impact content creation in the future. Check them out here!

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Keith and Mikkel Discuss Why Bluesky Is the Future

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:22 GMT

In this week's episode, Keith and Mikkel talk about millions of people making accounts on BlueSky in the hopes that it can be a peaceful alternative to the app formerly known as Twitter. But what makes BlueSky different than the other alternatives out there? Come find out!

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Victoria and Mikkel Weigh the Pros and Cons of AI

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:04:02 GMT

Artificial intelligence is here to stay with billions of dollars being pumped into the blossoming industry. But what does that future look like? Victoria and Mikkel roll out some pros and cons of AI.

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Celebrating 5 Years of This Week in Nerd News!

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:55:46 GMT

It's really been half a decade since your favorite co-hosts started coming together to give you the latest nerd news! Sit back as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith reminisce on how the show started, when they got on board, and the growth they've seen over its span.

And, lastly, a special thanks to all of you for your support on this journey!

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Victoria and Mikkel Discuss Western Influence of Gods and Monsters

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:49:05 GMT

In this week's episode, Victoria and Mikkel discuss how culture's meld and mix with western influences appearing in shows featuring gods, monsters, and other larger-than-life characters.

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Keith, Mikkel, and a Suprise Mad Libs of News Headlines

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:10:36 GMT

This episode of This Week in Nerd News offers a double dose of absurd news items as Keith hits Mikkel with a surprise twist and his very own version of "Madlibs of News Headlines"!

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Victoria and Mikkel Discuss How Studios Can Beat Superhero Fatigue

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:23 GMT

Victoria and Mikkel talk about how studios can thread the needle when it comes to creating superhero movies that tell new stories without exhausting an audience that's invested billions into the industry.

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The Best of What's Still to Come in 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:08 GMT

Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith are back again to discuss what nerdy things they're most looking forward to in 2024! And to keep the birthday celebrations rolling, of course.

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The Best of 2024 (So Far)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:27:48 GMT

It's the time of year when all three of your favorite co-hosts of This Week in Nerd News come together to celebrate Keith and Mikkel's birthdays and look back on their favorite things from the year so far. Stay tuned for part two where they look ahead to whats to come!

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Penelope of Sparta, Arcane, and Fortiche Studios

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:32:59 GMT

Victoria and Mikkel are back to your regularly scheduled programming after celebrating Black Nerd Problem's 10th anniversary. In this episode, they play a fun game of madlibs and pivot to focusing on upcoming animation projects.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Black Nerd Problems

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:22:21 GMT

It's been a whole 10 years since Black Nerd Problems was founded! Join Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith as they look back on the legacy of the company that brought them all together and fostered great relationships and memories.

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Keith and Mikkel Talk Assassin's Creed Shadows

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:43:28 GMT

The reaction to Assassin's Creed Shadows was... interesting. Keith and Mikkel dive into the discourse following the game's announcement and why it's odd and disingenuous that critics of it are falling back on historical accuracy.

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Keith and Mikkel Discuss Why They Don't Trust the US Government With a TikTok Ban

Sat, 18 May 2024 12:10:45 GMT

The list of reasons the U.S. government wants to force ByteDance to sell TikTok is allegedly a long one. But Keith and Mikkel feel that's far from the whole story. Our two co-hosts dive into what a potential ban could look like and what the motivations might be.

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The Spring Fever Episode (Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel Come Back From Being Sick)

Sun, 12 May 2024 14:31:02 GMT

We're back! After fighting various illnesses and inconveniences, your nerdy co-hosts all return to catch you up on what they've been binging and the latest drama in the space of content creators trying to go independent.

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Why There Won't Be a Sequel or DLC for Baldur's Gate 3

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:35:26 GMT

Larian Studios, which made arguably the best video game of 2023 in Baldur's Gate 3, recently announced that there will not be any downloadable content for the game or a Baldur's Gate 4 as it distances itself from Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons and Dragons. Victoria and Keith discuss this move and whether or not it was a surprise.

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Victoria and Keith Talk Dune 2, Isaac Asimov, and Sci-Fi Classics

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:22:23 GMT

In this episode, Keith talks about the life-changing, experience of watching Dune and Dune 2 in the same day as Victoria chimes in with context from Isaac Asimov's book series. May thy knife chip and shatter.

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Victoria and Mikkel Ask if ATLAB is Worse Without Sokka's Initial Sexism

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:48:29 GMT

Everyone seems to have a stance on the new adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender, and your favorite nerdy co-hosts are no different!

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How Corporate Greed is Hurting Nerd Entertainment

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:32:38 GMT

2024 had gotten off to a rocky start, with layoffs happening across different sectors of the nerd industry. Victoria and Mikkel recap some of the most shocking moments while also sprinkling in their usual commentary on the latest hijinks.

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The Anime Episode - Everything Keith and Mikkel Are Looking Forward to in 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:17:34 GMT

2024 looks to be a great year for anime content with new shows reportedly crashing streaming services, the return of beloved favorites, and the ever-expanding One Piece universe.

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Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith's Favorite Media of 2023

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:01:04 GMT

To wrap up the year, Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith run through some of their favorite media from 2023. They touch on TV shows, movies, video games, and more!

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Percy Jackson, ATLAB, and Other Post-Potter Fantasy

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:14:48 GMT

This week in nerd news... Victoria and Mikkel talk about sitcom characters saving Santa for the holidays, the future of fantasy series and fandom, and why capitalism and day lights savings time continue to make life so, so hard.

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Every Live-Action Adaptation Victoria and Keith Are Excited (and Confused) About

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:52:27 GMT

Is it just us, or are live action adaptations starting to get better? Well, at least more often. There's still plenty to be cautious about, which Keith and Victoria discuss here.

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Scott Pilgrim, Invincible, and YuYu Hakusho Announcements

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:47:23 GMT

Mikkel and Keith team up to tackle some of the news to come out of New York Comic Con (NYCC), including a trailer for the new Scott Pilgrim animated series, quotes from Robert Kirkman about 'Invincible', and more.

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Baldur's Gate 3 and Everything Else We're Excited About

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:13:08 GMT

After a brief haitus, Mikkel, Victoria, and Keith are back to bring you your favorite nerdy podcast!

In this special reunion episode, catch up with what the hosts have been up to, which includes a lot of hours spent on Baldur's Gate 3.

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Zachary Levi and Stephen Amell's Anti-Strike Comments

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:34:22 GMT

Keith and Victoria discuss how some folks not knowing how to act in solidarity amid the ongoing Hollywood strikes.

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Mikkel and Keith Catch Up on the Writers Strike

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:14:03 GMT

Mikkel and Keith return to catch you up on som of the latest developments (and shenanigans) going on surrounding the Hollywood strikes.

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Mikkel and Keith Explain What Hollywood Is Getting Wrong About AI

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:23:38 GMT

There are only a few places where you can get caught up on WGA strike news and get an informed take on why everyone is taking artificial intelligence too far. This show is one of them!

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Victoria and Mikkel Explain the WGA Writers Strike

Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike, it was felt across the entire entertainment industry. Mikkel and Victoria break down the causes and potential outcomes of the current strike.

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Keith Tries to Sell Mikkel on 'Doctor Who' (and Ranks His Favorite Doctors)

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:12:23 GMT

The day has come when Keith tries to convince Mikkel to take the leap and join the Doctor Who fandom with the start of the next series starring Ncuti Gatwa. Check out the episode to get a brief breakdown of the popular series and to see what Mikkel decides to do.

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Everything About Warner Bros Discovery Makes Mikkel Sad

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:17:07 GMT

In this episode, we do our best to keep you up to date with Warner Bros. Discovery's latest decisions and the impact they may have.

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This Week In Nerd News - Angela Bassett and Tone Policing After the Oscars

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:00:56 GMT

Victoria and Keith are back with another episode of This Week in Nerd News to give you their thoughts on the latest Oscars, including winners, "champagne" carpet moments, and general discourse.

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Ted Lasso and 4,000 Hours of Destiny 2

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

March is going to be a big month for the TWINN crew, as Keith and Mikkel are both looking forward to the final (?) season of Ted Lasso and Mikkel prepares to disappear for an undetermined amount of time to add to their 4,000 (!!!!) hours playing Destiny 2!

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The Dark Side of Competition Shows and Capitalism.

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:32:24 GMT

Mikkel and Victoria dive into two of the most consistent ongoing themes on the show – television and capitalism. But this time they go deep into the dark sides of both and what that means for fans.

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Victoria and Keith Try to Make Sense of the New DCEU

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

So much has happened as a result of the big moves happening over at DC that it can be hard to keep track. Victoria and Keith are here to help make sense of it all with their trademark cautious optimism.

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Hulu's 1619 Project, Netflix's African Queens: Njinga, and Polite Society

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

The Black and brown girl magic runs deep in this episode as Mikkel and Victoria dive through three projects to keep an eye out for, including Hulu's 1619 Project, Netflix's African Queens: Njinga, and Polite Society.

Of course, this only comes after a game of Madlibs or News Headline featuring Channing Tatum, Jared Leto, and James Cameron.

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What Happened With Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons and Dragons?

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:54:00 GMT

A major shakeup happened in the world of TTRPGs, specifically tied to a leaked open gaming licensing document from Wizards of the Coast, the owner of Dungeons and Dragons. Fans were up in arms and the company eventually responded.

Victoria and Keith, two of your three resident news nerds, break it all down here.

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The New Era of DC Movies and Video Games

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Look, it's not our fault that DC is making all of the news right now. But they are and Mikkel and Keith have a lot of thoughts about some of James Gunn's new statements about the direction of the company.

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The Best Animation Coming Soon

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Despite the major shakeups happening in the world of animation, there are still plenty of upcoming titles to look forward to. Victoria and Mikkel play a newsworthy game of madlibs, they talk about which animation projects they're keeping a close eye on.

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James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Takeover

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT

This week, Keith and Mikkel focus on DC as James Gunn and Peter Safran start their takeover to try and rebuild the cinematic universe. Then, things get a little emotional as they each look back on the loss of Kevin Conroy, the best Batman to ever exist.

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Hercules and the Live-Action Adaptations We Want

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:45:00 GMT

Hercules is being made into a live-action movie... that's inspired by Tik Tok?

Keith and Victoria do their best to figure out what that could possibly mean and what other live-action adaptations they do and don't want to see. Also, we've got a lot of TV show cancellations to talk about.

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Moon Girl Is Coming, and It's Awesome

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:06:00 GMT

This week, Victoria and Mikkel talk about their excitement about "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur." But that's only after they run through topics like a 'Constantine' sequel with Keanu Reeves and Squid Games in real life.

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Everything Cool You Missed From Disney's D23

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:12:08 GMT

So much news came out of D23 that Mikkel and Keith can't even get to it all! But they do let you know about what caught their eye and you should be looking out for.

Plus Marvel updates!

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King Kong, Spiderwick, and More Adaptations No One Asked For

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:06:51 GMT

Mikkel tries to stump Victoria with one of the most random games of madlibs in TWINN history. Then the two go down a list of surprising, if not confusing, live-action adaptations that are in production.

P.S. Long live Quibi! – Keith

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The Disasters at Warner Bros, Discovery, and DC

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:05:46 GMT

The moves being made by Warner Bros. Discovery are being felt throughout the entire entertainment industry. Victoria and Keith are here to break down what's happening and why.

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Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel Return From C2E2!

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:31:58 GMT

For the first time ever, our hosts are recording in the same room all at the same time!

We even have a few friends join us for a recap of all the things at C2E2 and a weekend full of nerdy activities.

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The Legacy of Nichelle Nichols

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

When icons pass, it often seems to be in short succession, as was the case with Mary Alice, Bill Russell, and Nichelle Nichols. Victoria and Mikkel take a moment to reflect on their legacies and also catch up on general nerdiness.

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Everything You Missed From San Diego Comic-Con

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:16:36 GMT

So many things happened at San Diago Comic-Con this year! Enough for a two-hour episode. But, in #TWINN fashion, Keith and Mikkel do their best to give you a speedrun recap in less than 20 minutes.

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It's Black Folk Versus Vampires In 'Day Shift'

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:03:53 GMT

You know what's scarier than vampires? The inevitability of paying more for streaming services.

This week, Keith and Victoria talk streaming wars, the start of Summer Spooky Season, and drama on reality television.

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'Trigun' Is Back, Baby! And 'The Devil Is a Part-Timer'!

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:01:50 GMT

It's time for another anime round-up! Victoria and Mikkel walk you through upcoming anime they're looking forward to most, including the return of a classic.

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This Week in Nerd News is Back!

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:47:40 GMT

After a brief hiatus, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel return!

We couldn't let too much time go by without checking back in with each other and all of you. Plus we celebrate Keith and Mikkel's shared birthday week.

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Give Us More Ghibli!

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

After another fun round of Madlibs, Victoria and Mikkel catch you up what's happening in the nerd world. But they make sure to save some time to appreciate Studio Ghibli films and the latest developments with them.

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Keith and Victoria Play 'Who Asked for This?'

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:33:14 GMT

Victoria and Keith go from one extreme to another as they look ahead to some future productions that are questionable, at best, and others that make them "cautiously optimistic."

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Everyone's Favorite Game Show and New Trailers

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:55:27 GMT

This week, Mikkel and Keith play everyone's favorite game show -- that also makes them lose just a little more faith in the future. But then they find a few reasons to keep pushing forward with some of the latest trailers that dropped, including Nope, Jurassic World: Domimion, and... Destiny...??

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Should 'Futurama,' 'Ren & Stimpy,' and 'Firestarter' Be Resurrected?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:47:42 GMT

"This Week In Nerd News" is sponsored by Carnegie Hall's Afrofuturism Festival 2022 in New York City. Get your tickets here, including performances by Grammy Award–winning producer, composer, rapper, filmmaker, and visionary founder of Brainfeeder records, Flying Lotus.

Have we gone too far with all of the revivals of old shows and movies? Victoria and Mikkel try to figure out where the line should be drawn after another fun game of "Madlibs or Headline?"! (Build-a-bear did what?!?)

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Wordle, Black Girl Magic, and Black Boy Joy

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Victoria and Keith catch up on the global phenomenon that is Wordle and its recent acquisition by the New York Times. Then, Victoria breaks down her passion for opera and why you should love it too.

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Black 'Friends' and the Ongoing Editing (and Misinterpretation) of 'Fight Club'

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Mikkel and Keith catch up in their first co-hosted episode of 2022 and dive into a show NBC chose to initially promote as a Black 'Friends' before examining how an entire generation of folks managed to somehow completely miss the point of 'Fight Club'.

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The Most Exciting Cartoons and Animation Coming in 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:23:38 GMT

Mikkel and Victoria reunite for their first co-hosted episode of the year to talk about all of the best things in animation coming later in 2022. They touch on BNP favorites like "Craig of the Creek" and some new additions to look out for.

And we see the return of Madlibs or News Headline!

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More Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey Racism Coming to TV

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:18:08 GMT

This week, Keith and Victoria introduce a "new" segment called "New Show, Who Dis?" before diving into a batch of forthcoming TV productions that all share one major theme in common - racism. Some sound promising, some not so much.

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Everything We're Excited (and Cautiously Optimistic About) in 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:30:00 GMT

All three hosts (Keith, Victoria, and Mikkel) come back together again to tell you what they're looking forward too the most in 2022. But they're also being very cautiously optimistic about things because they know better by now.

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What We Loved Most in 2021's Nerd Culture

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:41:33 GMT

Mikkel, 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.

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Spider-Man's Pop Culture Takeover

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:45:14 GMT

Spider-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!

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Who's in the WB Version of Super Smash Bros.?

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:45:14 GMT

This 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.

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Will We Ever Get a Good Anime Adaptation?

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:58:09 GMT

This 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!

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William Evans and Omar Holmon on 'Black Nerd Problems: Essays'

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:52:31 GMT

We'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.

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Is Mario a Republican Now?

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 22:11:54 GMT

This 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!

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Chris Nolan Takes His Talents Elsewhere and Victoria Still Hates Capitalism

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:13:17 GMT

The 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!

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What's All This About Parasocial Relationships?

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:52:26 GMT

Social 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.

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What Happened with #ADayOffTwitch?

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT

After 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.

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Reacting to MLK Experience in Fortnite

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:08:45 GMT

In 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.

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Being Driven Mad by Madlibs

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:11:45 GMT

For 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.

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Anime Acquisitions and 'How I Met Your Mother' Hot Takes

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:57:39 GMT

This 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'.

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Questionable Celebrity Cleanliness and 'Jeopardy!' Hosting Headaches

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:18:04 GMT

For 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!

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Wibbly-Wobbly, Time-Wimey Heel Turns

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Victoria 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.

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Clubhouse Takes Clout Chasin' Public and Racist Sports Teams

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Mikkel 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.

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Expanding Universes and the Ethics of Posthumous AI Use

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Victoria 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?

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Our Annual Birthday Episode! Plus More Madlibs and Streaming Wars Winners

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMT

As 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

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Should E3 Stay Digital? Also, Let's Play Madlibs!

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:40:11 GMT

Mikkel 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.

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Geeked Week, Pride, and EA's Data Breach

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 GMT

As 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!

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Did We Really Let Logan Paul Ruin Boxing?

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Keith 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.

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'Sandman' Casting, Geeked Week, and Reboot Roundup

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Mikkel 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).

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Sequels, Spinoffs, and Reboots and...Goats with Accents...?

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This 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.

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Should We Audition for 'Legends of the Hidden Temple'?

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 GMT

This 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.

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MCU Films through 2023 and Netflix's 'High on the Hog'

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 GMT

This 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.

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E3, Comic-Con, and the Future of Conventions After COVID

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:49:38 GMT

E3, 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.

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Wait, is Suicide Squad Good?, and Discord is Worth All the Money

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

There 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!

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What's New on Netflix, Upcoming Novel Adaptations, and PowerPuff Girls

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:58:24 GMT

Netflix 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.

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'Avatar' Will Return and Paramount+ [Re]Enters the War

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:31:29 GMT

The 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 Criminal Minds, Frasier, and Fatal Attraction...but it also might be the only place to find that aforementioned Avatar universe. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Demon Slayer S2, Craig of the Creek Spinoff, and Victoria's History Watchlist

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:56:49 GMT

Tanjiro'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.

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The Last of Us, Sonic 2, and Borderlands Castings

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:27:27 GMT

With 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.

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Sandman, Borderlands, and Victoria's GameStop Rant

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:18:49 GMT

Neil 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.

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Pokémon's Anniversary, Cap Returns, and Netflix's 52 in 52

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:54:14 GMT

Pokémon 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.

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Epic, Ghibli, and the Necromancy of Quibi

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:12:41 GMT

Epic 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.

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Our End-of-Year Episode! This Year In Nerd News

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:07:21 GMT

Thank 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.

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Pearl's Black History, Naomi's Arrival, and HBO Max's Big Flex

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:52:02 GMT

Cartoon 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 news, HBOMax just put down the Big Joker and is daring anyone to do anything about it. Understandably, AMC Theaters is pissed. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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What's the Best Story for 'Black Panther 2'?

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:49:54 GMT

Bookstores 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.

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Pop Culture Rehab After the Longest Tuesday Ever, This Week In Nerd News

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:59:35 GMT

The 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.

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Animaniacs Is Back and Quibi Is Dead, This Week In Nerd News

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:28:27 GMT

Raya 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.

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A Black Bisexual Woman Detective in Supernatural Noir, This Week In Nerd News

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:15:42 GMT

Mila 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 Michael B. Jordan? That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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No One Asked for This

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:51:56 GMT

Capitalism 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.

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Which Funimation and Crunchyroll Returns Have You Most Excited?

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:42 GMT

After 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.

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How Do You Manage as an Anti-Rowling Harry Potter Fan?

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:37:01 GMT

Victoria 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 started, and so much more, This Week In Nerd News.

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PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and DC's New Hire

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:57:39 GMT

Sony 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.

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Mario Royale, Fresh Prince, and John Boyega Gets It Off His Chest

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:59:03 GMT

Nintendo'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.

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The Batman, Fall Guys, and the Future of Cinema

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:33:55 GMT

With 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.

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Judas and the Black Messiah, DC Layoffs, Tech Giants vs Fortnite

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:43:09 GMT

Where 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.

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Diversity In Comics, Bruce Lee's Warrior, and Emmy Noms

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:02:00 GMT

Diversity 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.

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Eisner Awards, SDCC News, and Who Asked for "Rodham"?

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The Eisner Awards celebrate the best in comics. San Diego Comic-Con floods us with news. Also, "Rodham" brings us an alternate history for Hillary Clinton, to which Victoria and Keith ask... who wanted this? Plus, a jam-packed lightning round of news including The Legend of Korra coming to Netflix and why you should check your old Pokémon cards -- one just sold for a record $224,500. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Usagi Yojimbo, Project Power, and NBC's Peacock

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:26:50 GMT

Lego and Nintendo unite to make a beautiful marriage with a Lego Nintendo. Ghost of Tsushima ain't the only samurai making news this week as Usagi Yojimbo is coming to Netflix. And Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring Project Power where the drug war meets super heroism. Also, Victoria and Mikkel review NBC's new streaming platform, Peacock. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Quibi, Batwoman, and Gotham PD

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:52:49 GMT

Quibi loses 90% of new users after their free trail and we're not surprised. Batwoman is Black, but with a character description that makes us facepalm. Did DC take one step forward and two steps back? And a new announcement brings us the cop show nobody asked for. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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What Kind of Nerd Are You? (A Very Special Musical Episode)

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:12:03 GMT

Musical nerd, comic nerd, anime nerd, gamer nerd... nerddom is a spectrum! Get to know your hosts as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith come together to celebrate the diverse playground that is being a Black nerd. And, of course, they share some news. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Over the Moon, Little Voice, and Animated Blackface

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:22:27 GMT

Michael Keaton may return as Batman, making us wonder if we're one step closer to Batman Beyond. Over the Moon and Little Voice has Victoria excited for what's to come onscreen. And as Hollywood actors begin to step down from voicing characters of color, Keith and Victoria both wonder what took so long and if we'll ever defeat Scarlett Johansson. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Cyberpunk 2077, DC's Digital Convention, and Star Trek: Lower Decks

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:57:07 GMT

Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed again, and Taste the Nation satisfies our need for feel-good culture focused cooking shows. Also, can DC and Warner Bros show us how a successful online convention looks? And Victoria and Mikkel discuss the first animated Star Trek comedy. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Destiny 2, PlayStation 5, and the Future of Comics

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:44:07 GMT

The grand reveal of PlayStation 5 comes with much to discuss. Same for Destiny 2 as the resilient series shows what might be the future of the games-as-service model. And Keith and Mikkel discuss what the DC and Diamond Distributors breakup means for comics, and what you need to know. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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The Pop Culture Self-Care Episode

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:53:25 GMT

Times are hard and self-care is important. This week Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel talk about what they're watching, reading, and playing to best thrive through the summer. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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DC's Nubia, Netflix's Big Summer, and Central Park

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:09:50 GMT

DC's first Black comic book icon Nubia is back. Also, Victoria and Mikkel talk Netflix's big summer offerings ahead. And Central Park (no Amy Cooper) is the star-studded animated comedy musical from the creators of Bob's Burgers that makes us excited for AppleTV for the first time. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Tuca & Bertie, Da 5 Blood, and the Snyder Cut

Mon, 25 May 2020 19:35:09 GMT

Tuca and Bertie are resurrected after being originally canceled by Netflix. Keith and Mikkel talk Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods. Also, the Snyder Cut is here for better or worse, but most likely worse. Is fan outrage the new normal? All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Playstation Studios, Unreal Engine 5, and Percy Jackson

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:23:50 GMT

Playstation Studios is a new place for developers, coming later this year. Unreal Engine 5 is coming in 2021 and it is huge. Also, Percy Jackson is back for redemption. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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HBO Meets Crunchyroll! Plus Gaming News and Boba Fett

Tue, 12 May 2020 18:10:23 GMT

Ready or not, Nicholas Cage is back as news of a continued National Treasure franchise is announced as well is his casting as the Tiger King, Joe Exotic. Also, gaming news abounds for the second week in a row much to Mikkel's delight, and the Streaming Wars continue as HBO partners with Crunchyroll to give you almost any anime you could ever want. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Hercules, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Universal vs AMC

Wed, 06 May 2020 14:20:55 GMT

A live-action Hercules is on its way and fan casting is all the buzz. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the future regions they'd love the franchise to better represent. And there's a war going on behind the scenes of the movie industry that could change everything. But one needs more than the other in Universal vs AMC theaters. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Nadiya's Time to Eat, Hollywood, and A Secret Love

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:19:25 GMT

Ramadan is here, and Nadiya's Time to Eat is a warm and loving new show featuring our favorite champ from the Great British Baking Show. Also, Netflix bags Ryan Murphy to the tune of $300 million. And A Secret Love shows us a lesbian couple from the 1950s. We're bawling our eyes out from the trailer alone. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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SDCC Canceled, Justice League Dark, and Saved by the Bell Returns

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:56:52 GMT

San Diego Comic Con officially cancels its 2020 convention. Mikkel and Keith discuss JJ Abrams' legacy with Justice League Dark on its way. Also, Saved by the Bell is back courtesy of NBC's new streaming service, Peacock. The trailer is... cringeworthy. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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The Anime Episode

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:02:08 GMT

The anime episode! In a special Weeb edition of TWINN, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel share 3 new anime getting through social distancing. That and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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Peninsula, Mrs. America, and Levar Burton Reads

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 01:56:33 GMT

Peninsula is coming -- a not-quite-sequel to the memorable South Korean film Train to Busan that stands out in an era full of memorable zombie properties. Also, Victoria discusses her fears and reservations: should a person like Phyllis Schlafly be featured as star of the upcoming FX series, Mrs. America? Finally, Levar Burton continues his mantle in the Mr. Rogers realm of positive pop culture influence. All that and more, This Week In Nerd News.

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This Week In Nerd News

Victoria and Mikkel Talk About the Future of AI in Movies

Keith and Mikkel Discuss Why Bluesky Is the Future

Victoria and Mikkel Weigh the Pros and Cons of AI

Celebrating 5 Years of This Week in Nerd News!

Victoria and Mikkel Discuss Western Influence of Gods and Monsters

Keith, Mikkel, and a Suprise Mad Libs of News Headlines

Victoria and Mikkel Discuss How Studios Can Beat Superhero Fatigue

The Best of What's Still to Come in 2024

The Best of 2024 (So Far)

Penelope of Sparta, Arcane, and Fortiche Studios

Celebrating 10 Years of Black Nerd Problems

Keith and Mikkel Talk Assassin's Creed Shadows

Keith and Mikkel Discuss Why They Don't Trust the US Government With a TikTok Ban

The Spring Fever Episode (Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel Come Back From Being Sick)

Why There Won't Be a Sequel or DLC for Baldur's Gate 3

Victoria and Keith Talk Dune 2, Isaac Asimov, and Sci-Fi Classics

Victoria and Mikkel Ask if ATLAB is Worse Without Sokka's Initial Sexism

How Corporate Greed is Hurting Nerd Entertainment

The Anime Episode - Everything Keith and Mikkel Are Looking Forward to in 2024

Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith's Favorite Media of 2023

Percy Jackson, ATLAB, and Other Post-Potter Fantasy

Every Live-Action Adaptation Victoria and Keith Are Excited (and Confused) About

Scott Pilgrim, Invincible, and YuYu Hakusho Announcements

Baldur's Gate 3 and Everything Else We're Excited About

Zachary Levi and Stephen Amell's Anti-Strike Comments

Mikkel and Keith Catch Up on the Writers Strike

Mikkel and Keith Explain What Hollywood Is Getting Wrong About AI

Victoria and Mikkel Explain the WGA Writers Strike

Keith Tries to Sell Mikkel on 'Doctor Who' (and Ranks His Favorite Doctors)

Everything About Warner Bros Discovery Makes Mikkel Sad

This Week In Nerd News - Angela Bassett and Tone Policing After the Oscars

Ted Lasso and 4,000 Hours of Destiny 2

The Dark Side of Competition Shows and Capitalism.

Victoria and Keith Try to Make Sense of the New DCEU

Hulu's 1619 Project, Netflix's African Queens: Njinga, and Polite Society

What Happened With Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons and Dragons?

The New Era of DC Movies and Video Games

The Best Animation Coming Soon

James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Takeover

Hercules and the Live-Action Adaptations We Want

Moon Girl Is Coming, and It's Awesome

Everything Cool You Missed From Disney's D23

King Kong, Spiderwick, and More Adaptations No One Asked For

The Disasters at Warner Bros, Discovery, and DC

Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel Return From C2E2!

The Legacy of Nichelle Nichols

Everything You Missed From San Diego Comic-Con

It's Black Folk Versus Vampires In 'Day Shift'

'Trigun' Is Back, Baby! And 'The Devil Is a Part-Timer'!

This Week in Nerd News is Back!

Give Us More Ghibli!

Keith and Victoria Play 'Who Asked for This?'

Everyone's Favorite Game Show and New Trailers

Should 'Futurama,' 'Ren & Stimpy,' and 'Firestarter' Be Resurrected?

Wordle, Black Girl Magic, and Black Boy Joy

Black 'Friends' and the Ongoing Editing (and Misinterpretation) of 'Fight Club'

The Most Exciting Cartoons and Animation Coming in 2022

More Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey Racism Coming to TV

Everything We're Excited (and Cautiously Optimistic About) in 2022

What We Loved Most in 2021's Nerd Culture

Spider-Man's Pop Culture Takeover

Who's in the WB Version of Super Smash Bros.?

Will We Ever Get a Good Anime Adaptation?

William Evans and Omar Holmon on 'Black Nerd Problems: Essays'

Is Mario a Republican Now?

Chris Nolan Takes His Talents Elsewhere and Victoria Still Hates Capitalism

What's All This About Parasocial Relationships?

What Happened with #ADayOffTwitch?

Reacting to MLK Experience in Fortnite

Being Driven Mad by Madlibs

Anime Acquisitions and 'How I Met Your Mother' Hot Takes

Questionable Celebrity Cleanliness and 'Jeopardy!' Hosting Headaches

Wibbly-Wobbly, Time-Wimey Heel Turns

Clubhouse Takes Clout Chasin' Public and Racist Sports Teams

Expanding Universes and the Ethics of Posthumous AI Use

More Madlibs and Our DnD Origin Stories

Our Annual Birthday Episode! Plus More Madlibs and Streaming Wars Winners

Should E3 Stay Digital? Also, Let's Play Madlibs!

Geeked Week, Pride, and EA's Data Breach

Our End-of-Year Episode! This Year In Nerd News