Show: Nerd Wars

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s the Nerd Wars Ultimate Multiverse!
This week’s topic – Captain Kirk. Who would be a great character from another fandom that could represent him?
Special guest Fae from Euphoria Unbound stops by to recap their Tolkien Burlesque event at The Quarters
Ace/Northampton weighs to plug their Shakespeare Event and Scottie Dawn Patrol/Easthampton has an interesting choice
Next week’s topic, selected by Fae – who best to play Wormtongue from the Lord Of The Rings

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s the Nerd Wars Ultimate Multiverse!
This week’s topic – Superman. Who would be a great character from another fandom that could represent Superman?
Ace/Northampton, Scottie Dawn Patrol/Easthampton and Lee/Northampton all weigh in
Plus the Kinks, Johnny Blue Skies and Toth
And plugs for Daredevil:Born Again and Darth Maul
Next week’s topic – Captain Kirk – who do you think another fandom would best represent him?

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s a new concept
Nerd Wars Ultimate Multiverse
Plus, Dancing With The Local Stars, supporting the Cutchins Program
On Nerd News, it’s Peter Dinklage and Anamorphs, courtesy of Ace

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Han Solo vs Dr. ‘Bones’ McCoy
The Nerds geek out over Artemis II
We hear from Janny who wants to nominate someone for Spock
And Joe from Greenfield makes a musical request
On Nerd News, it’s Supergirl (and Superdog and Lobo)
A winner is chosen, and Nerd Wars will be back in two weeks

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Yoda versus Major Kira Nerys
We hear from Joe from Greenfield, Ace and Sandy from Turners Falls
On Nerd News, it’s Lord Of The Rings and Daredevil
A winner is chosen, and the stage is set for next week
Worst Possible Actor contest continues, and it will be
Han Solo vs Dr. ‘Bones’ McCoy

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Gainen versus The Emperor
We hear from Joe from Greenfield, Jeff and Axel from Keene, Maya and Ace
On Nerd News, it’s a review of The Bride
A winner is chosen, and the stage is set for next week
Worst Possible Actor contest continues, and it will be
Yoda versus Major Kira Nerys

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Jar Jar Binks vs Spock
Emily from Plainfield calls in but doesn’t know who Jar Jar is (lucky her!)
Steve and Will list off the many suggestions from Nerd Nation
On Nerd News, it’s Kate Winslet, Lord Of The Rings and The Bride
A winner is chosen, and the stage is set for next week
Worst Possible Actor contest continues, and it will be
Gainen versus The Emperor

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Worf versus Obi Wan Kenobi
Ace wants to change the game midstream
And Ivy from Easthampton and Joe from Greenfield weigh in
On Nerd News, it’s Firefly and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A winner is chosen, and the stage is set for next week
Worst Possible Actor contest continues, and it will be Jar Jar Binks vs Spock

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.

Princess Leia versus Will Riker

Steve from Charlemont calls in en route to Berkshire East

Ace weighs in and Joe from Greenfield drops some zingers

On Nerd News, it’s the X Files reboot

A winner is chosen, and the stage is set for next week

Worst Possible Actor contest continues, and it will be Worf vs Obi Wan Kenobi

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This week on Nerd Wars, Steve’s away and that means it’s all Star Trek!
Will is joined by The Nerd Herder, who wants to defend Star Trek Academy
Will is not convinced, and Ace weighs in with a hot take
Will tests the Nerd Herder on her knowledge of Star Trek Celebrity Cameos
On Nerd News, it’s House of the Dragon and Night of the Seven Kingdoms
Next Week it’s the return of the worst actor battle – Princess Leia versus Will Riker

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