Show: Nerd Wars

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!

Stardate 2024.10.17

It’s Most Boring TV Show or Movie – Nerd Nation weighs in next up, it’s Best Alien Language – Droids included!
Steve and Will resolve to go back to the lab and shore up their defenses.
Submit a Topic and you could win a prize!

Stardate 20241003

This week on Nerd Wars, the question is answered – Who has the worst technical problems?
Arguments are made for who has the worst leader or captain.
Plus, next week’s topic, Shel Silverstein and a recap of James Montgomery.
Nerd Wars, Thursdays at 9am and online at wrsi.com

Nerd Wars on 9.26.24

This week on Nerd Wars we have Technical Difficulties. Who has the most technical breakdowns? Arguments are made, listeners chime in. Help us decide!

Nerd Wars on 9.12.24

Nerd Wars – The battle between Star Trek and Star Wars with Steve and Nighttime Will
This week’s battle is Most Important Piece of Technology – who takes it?
Plus, a tribute to the late Sith Lord, James Earl Jones
And next week’s topic is announced!

Nerd Wars on 9.5.24

The battle between Star Trek and Star Wars with Steve and Nighttime Will
This week’s battle is for Cringiest Moment – who gets bragging (?) rights
The nerds make their case for who has the single most important piece of technology.
And Will checks the leaderboard to see where things stand
Nerd Wars – Thursday mornings at 9am on 93-9 The River

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