Show: Nerd Wars

Stardate 20250123

This Week on Nerd Wars

It’s decided – who would win in a fight, Han Solo or Captain Kirk?
Will Kirk Fu be the deciding factor?

Then it’s on to who has the worst job in the universe.
The Nerds recount their favorite worst jobs and decisions are made

It’s Floor Manager of the Mustafarian Mining Complex (Star Wars) vs Transporter Room Operator (Star Trek)
And a new topic is introduced

Help us decide via the app or by email at steve@wrsi.com or will@wrsi.com

This Week on Nerd Wars — Coolest Alien Culture

It’s Coolest Alien Culture – Wookies versus Vulcans. Arguments are made, listeners call in and the Nerd Herder makes the case for a Romulan sub-sect.
Plus, soul radio and Dr. Demento
And the on going discussion of Captain Kirk versus Han Solo – who would win?
Next week’s topic is announced – worst job in the respective series.
Let us know what you think – let your voice be heard through the app or online.
You could win a prize!

Stardate 20250109

Nerd Wars is Back! And the new year begins with Coolest Alien Culture. Steve commits to Wookies, while Will goes…

This Week on Nerd Wars

It’s the last Nerd Wars of the year and Steve and Will submit their top 5 Science Fiction and Fantasy…

This Week on Nerd Wars

Steve recaps his visit to The Quarters in Hadley and setting the high score on Galaga
This week’s battle – Favorite Things About The Other Person’s Franchise
Ace submits a Nerd Wars themed Christmas Song, and Laurie B professes her love for Ewoks
Plus Iggy Pop, The Kinks, light sabers, a new Stars Wars trilogy (?) and Skeleton Crew
Next week is the last Nerd Wars of 2024 and Will and Steve will decide on their five favorite Sci Fi and Fantasy movies

Stardate 20241205

This week on Nerd Wars: The topic of What Technology Would You Want In The Present Day is decided.
It’s Light Saber versus Transporter – the listeners weigh in

Let your vote be heard! Let us know where you stand. 
Vote on the Open Mic through the app or online through steve@wrsi.com and will@wrsi.com 

Stardate 20241121

It’s the conclusion to the Epic Battle for Best Parody and it’s brutul!
Plus, Ace weighs in and plugs Unification
And the gauntlet is thrown for the next topic, What piece of Technology would you bring to the Present Day?
Let your voice be heard! Submit topics and choose sides through the app or by email for Star Wars (steve@wrsi.com) or Star Trek (will@wrsi.com)

The Cape Conundrum

It’s a recap of last week, aka The Cape Conundrum
The battle rages for Best In Show Music. Ace votes for Dr. Who (again) and The Nerd Herder is needed to determine a victor
Plus, the Nerds make their case for Best Parody, and next week’s topic is introduced
Vote your choice – with the mike on the app or online, steve@wrsi.com (Star Wars) or will@wrsi.com (Star Trek)

Stardate 20241031

This week on Nerd Wars, it’s Halloween! Of course, the nerds are in costume, which always plays well on the radio!
But they’re not the only ones – Nerd Herder shows off her Federation outfit, and ‘Jean Luc Like Picard’ beams in to vote on this week’s topic.
Listeners weigh in and a decision is made.
Arguments are made for best uniform – The Federation versus The Empire

And next week’s topic is revealed
Make your choice heard! Vote for Steve (steve@wrsi.com) or Will (will@wrsi.com)
Submit a topic and you could win a prize!

Stardate 20241024

It’s decided – Who has the most boring show or movie
Then the Nerds get into this week’s topic – Best Alien Language (Droids Included)
Steve waffles, but ultimately goes to Hazel for help; Will picks what may be the obvious choice.
The next topic is introduced, and it’s tied into Halloween.
Send us your topic and you could win a prize!

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