Show: Nerd Wars

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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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Nerd Wars – Thursday Mornings at Nine on 93-9 The River, online at wrsi.com

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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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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Steve picks Data for Will, and Will chooses C-3PO for Steve
Emily from Plainfield calls in to drop bombs, Ace weighs in with his choice
And the Nerds are joined by nephew Wylie, who chimes in
Many choices are given, and the Nerds select a winner
Then it’s on to the next worst actor battle
Will throws down Princess Leia and Steve counters with Will Riker

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Worst Possible Actor for an iconic role.
Steve picks Captain Kirk for Will, and Will chooses Darth Vader for Steve
Ace calls in with Tommy Wiseau (The Room) for both roles
And Joe from Greenfield swaps actors, William Shatner for Vader and James Earl Jones for Kirk
Then the Nerds announce their choices – Bobcat Goldthwait for Vader and Jerry Seinfeld for Kirk
And they spotlight other choices from Nerd Nation
On Nerd News with the Nerd Herder – the new Muppet Show Special!
The worst actor concept continues, with Steve picking Data for Will, and Will chooses C-3PO for Steve
Plus, a Bob Weir sing a long at The Back Porch Festival

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