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Nerd Wars is Back! And the new year begins with Coolest Alien Culture. Steve commits to Wookies, while Will goes all in with Vulcans. Plus, a recap of the Bowie Birthday Bash at the Quarters, Jimmy Carter, The Kinks, Bilbo Baggins and Ace has questions about Wookies. Help them choose a winner – let your voice be heard – through the app or online at steve@wrsi.com or will@wrsi.com
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Thursday, September 4, 202509/04/2025
This Week on Nerd Wars, the battle of DC (Will) vs Marvel (Steve) continues, and it’s Worst Costume
Steve selects Kitty Pryde’s Sprite costume and Will goes with Robin’s original costume
There is much battling and listeners weigh in.
Plus, roller skates, elder millenials, MTV and Devo!
Then it’s on to Coolest Vehicle.
Steve sides with the Hellcycle (Ghost Rider) and Will chooses the Batmobile (Batman)
Up Next – Goofiest Supervillian!
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Nerd Wars – Thursday mornings at Nine on 93-9 The River and online at wrsi.com
Thursday, September 4, 202509/04/2025
This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Strangest Superpower!
The battle is between Matter Eater Lad (Will) and Squirrel Girl (Steve)
The lead changes hands throughout the show and many callers weigh in, including AI!
But when the dust settles, a winner is determined.
Plus, the Tallest Man On Earth and should there be a height requirement.
And Sushi and Coca Cola (So Good!), Denver Haircuts and Rhode Island Comic Con
Next up, it’s Worst Costume
Steve selects Kitty Pryde’s Sprite costume and Will goes with Robin’s original costume
After that, it’ll be Coolest Vehicle.
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Thursday, September 4, 202509/04/2025
This Week on Nerd Wars, it’s Best Secret Identity (Marvel vs DC)
Steve has Peter Parker (Spider-Man) and Will has Clark Kent (Superman)
Plus, ‘Indeed’ and ‘Phasers set to Funk Funk’
There’s a recap of Transformance and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Next Battle – Strangest Superpower!
Steve selects Squirrel Girl (power to connect with squirrels) and Will goes with Matter Eater Lad (power to eat things)
On the horizon – Taste of Northampton and Rhode Island Comic Con
And the next topic is introduced – Worst Costume!
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Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025
This week on Nerd Wars, the world of Marvel versus DC continues, and it’s Most Awesome Costume!
Will chooses Batman and Steve goes with Dr. Strange
Diane from Easthampton casts the deciding vote
Then it’s on to Best Secret Identity, a topic selected by Joe from Greenfield
Will goes with Clark Kent (Superman) and Steve selects Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
And the next topic is announced – Weirdest Superpower!
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Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025
This week’s episode is on Darwin’s Ark, a community science nonprofit catalyzing groundbreaking research by engaging pets and their people in scientific discovery. find out how to get involved and more.