Show: Nerd Wars

Nerd Wars 20250213

This Week On Nerd Wars
The Nerds decide on Best Date Spot – Alderon versus The Holodeck
Ace plays Bugs as a wild card, and the Nerd Herder helps decide a winner
Plus, Kimaya Diggs and Captain America
The next Battle Theme is introduced, courtesy of Harriet – Best Couple.
Steve leans in on Princess Leia and Han Solo.
Will can’t decide between Captain Kirk and Sister Edith Keeler or Quark and Lady Grilka
Help decide a winner – through the app or by email.
Have a topic for the Nerds? Let us know and you could win a prize!

Nerd Wars 20250206

This Week, Nerd Wars is being broadcast from Hoth
The Nerds settle the debate of Worst Date – Q (Star Trek) versus Jabba The Hut (Star Wars)
Plus, Fantastic Negrito, Name Dropping and Frogs
Listeners weigh in – Suzanne wouldn’t want to date Khan or Vorgons.
Ace, Joe and Lee all lay down their arguments
Then it’s on to Best Date Spot in the Universe
Steve goes with Alderon (but before the expiration date) and Will stays in and picks The Holodeck
And next week’s topic – Best Couple, courtesy of Harriet!
Which leads to the Great Kookie Kontroversy and a shout out to Will’s Mom.

Have a topic? Let us know via the app or by email.
And be sure to vote your choice for Best Date Spot!

Nerd Wars 20250130

This week on Nerd Wars, it’s the battle of worst job – Transporter Operator (Star Trek) versus Mustafar Mining Corp Floor Manager (Star Wars)
Plus Minotaurs, Baking Soda and a winner is determined.
And Carrie from Greenfield is this week’s winner!
Then it’s on to Worst Date – Q (Star Trek) versus Jabba The Hut (Star Wars)
A topic is introduced. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Nerds ponder Best Date Spot
Let us know what you think – let your voice be heard via the app, by email or by phone.

Stardate 20250206

This Week, Nerd Wars is being broadcast from Hoth
The Nerds settle the debate of Worst Date – Q (Star Trek) versus Jabba The Hut (Star Wars)

Plus, Fantastic Negrito, Name Dropping and Frogs
Listeners weigh in – Suzanne wouldn’t want to date Khan or Vorgons.

Ace, Joe and Lee all lay down their arguments
Then it’s on to Best Date Spot in the Universe
Steve goes with Alderon (but before the expiration date) and Will stays in and picks The Holodeck
And next week’s topic – Best Couple, courtesy of Harriet!
Which leads to the Great Kookie Kontroversy and a shout out to Will’s Mom.

Have a topic? Let us know via the app or by email.
And be sure to vote your choice for Best Date Spot!

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 

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