Show: Nerd Wars

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s the return of Star Wars vs Star Trek!
The topic is Best Episode in a Series
Ace calls in and has issues with the topic
Joe from Greenfield calls in and agrees with Ace, and then offers up his favorite Star Trek episodes.
Will chooses an episode from Deep Space Nine (Steve is shocked!)
Steve goes with an episode from Andor (Will can’t believe it!)
Plus Bill Burr chimes in on his character from The Mandalorian
Next week is Thanksgiving (no show!)
But we set the table for the next topic – Best Present Given

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s a recap of Rhode Island Comic Con!
Plus, Lewis from the Angry Geeks calls in with his take
The Nerds geek out over Wedge Antilles
And John Sanders from DSP gives us a glimpse of what to expect at Green River Festival 2026!
Next weeks topic – the Nerds return to form with Best Single Episode In A Series – Star Wars vs Star Trek

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This week on Nerd Wars, it’s the final battle of DC vs Marvel
And the topic is … DC vs Marvel, who’s best?
Phones ring off the hook
We hear from Liz from Amherst, Ace from Northampton, Joe from Greenfield and Joe from Easthampton
The Nerd Herder (aka The Puppet Master) weighs in as well
When all the dust settles, we finally have a winner (?)
Plus, Rhode Island Comic Con and Kinks vs Beatles

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The nerds are joined by The Angry Geeks (Lewis and Sophia) to talk about Rhode Island Comic Con
But first, this week’s battle: Who would you want to smash pumpkins with (Marvel vs DC)
Lewis goes with Green Goblin, Sophia picks Harley Quinn, Steve chooses The Hulk and Will signs on with The Green Lantern
Lewis brings gifts, and the nerds give Lewis a broken chair.
Plus, Star Wars trivia selected by Will and everyone chooses their favorite Horror Movies.

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This week’s battle: Best Soundtrack – Batman (1989) vs Guardians Of The Galaxy, Volume One (2014) Plus, special guests Gina…

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This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Best Origin Story, a topic selected by DJ Quills and Hannah
Steve selects Peter Parker and Will chooses Clark Kent
Ace registers their disappointment (suprise!)
Plus, sea slugs and Tron: Ares
Then it’s on to Best Soundtrack
Next week the battle will be Batman (1989) vs Guardians Of The Galaxy, Volume One (2014)

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This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Best Movie (Marvel vs DC)
It’s Batman (1989) (Will) and Avengers: Infinity War (Steve)
Everyone likes each other’s picks (except for Ace), but a winner is determined
Then, it’s Best Origin Story, a topic selected by DJ Quills and Hannah
Steve selects Peter Parker and Will chooses Clark Kent

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This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Best Movie (Marvel vs DC)
Special Guests: DJ Quills and Hannah from Pink Slip Vintage
They talk about the Vintage and Vinyl Market this Saturday at 33 Hawley in Northampton
And DJ Quills shows off his favorite superhero/supervillain records
Plus, Emily from Plainfield (Wakanda Forever) and Lewis from Angry Geeks (The Losers)
Then choices are made – Batman (1989) (Will) and Avengers: Infinity War (Steve)
Coming up – Best Origin Story, a topic selected by DJ Quills and Hannah

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This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Best Movie (Marvel vs DC)
Special Guests: DJ Quills and Hannah from Pink Slip Vintage
They talk about the Vintage and Vinyl Market this Saturday at 33 Hawley in Northampton
And DJ Quills shows off his favorite superhero/supervillain records
Plus, Emily from Plainfield (Wakanda Forever) and Lewis from Angry Geeks (The Losers)
Then choices are made – Batman (1989) (Will) and Avengers: Infinity War (Steve)
Coming up – Best Origin Story, a topic selected by DJ Quills and Hannah

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This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Best Non Human Companion, a topic selected by Holly Black (Thief Of Night)
Will has Krypto (DC) and Steve has Groot (Marvel)
Nerd Nation floods the switchboard, and a winner is determined
Plus, a quick Nerd Centric Update
Mandalorian and Grogu, Alien/Earth, Jimmy Kimmel and Murderbot
Then it’s onto Best Movie.

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