Show: Nerd Wars

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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