This Week In Nerd News

Ai has struck yet again with negotiations nearly breaking down between the Writers Guild and PBS because the studio wasn't willing to offer protections for their work. Mikkel and Victoria have many thoughts on how AI will impact content creation in the future. Check them out here!Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Keith and Mikkel talk about millions of people making accounts on BlueSky in the hopes that it can be a peaceful alternative to the app formerly known as Twitter. But what makes BlueSky different than the other alternatives out there? Come find out!Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence is here to stay with billions of dollars being pumped into the blossoming industry. But what does that future look like? Victoria and Mikkel roll out some pros and cons of AI. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's really been half a decade since your favorite co-hosts started coming together to give you the latest nerd news! Sit back as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith reminisce on how the show started, when they got on board, and the growth they've seen over its span. And, lastly, a special thanks to all of you for your support on this journey!Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Victoria and Mikkel discuss how culture's meld and mix with western influences appearing in shows featuring gods, monsters, and other larger-than-life characters. Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of This Week in Nerd News offers a double dose of absurd news items as Keith hits Mikkel with a surprise twist and his very own version of "Madlibs of News Headlines"!Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria and Mikkel talk about how studios can thread the needle when it comes to creating superhero movies that tell new stories without exhausting an audience that's invested billions into the industry. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith are back again to discuss what nerdy things they're most looking forward to in 2024! And to keep the birthday celebrations rolling, of course. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the time of year when all three of your favorite co-hosts of This Week in Nerd News come together to celebrate Keith and Mikkel's birthdays and look back on their favorite things from the year so far. Stay tuned for part two where they look ahead to whats to come! Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria and Mikkel are back to your regularly scheduled programming after celebrating Black Nerd Problem's 10th anniversary. In this episode, they play a fun game of madlibs and pivot to focusing on upcoming animation projects. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a whole 10 years since Black Nerd Problems was founded! Join Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith as they look back on the legacy of the company that brought them all together and fostered great relationships and memories. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reaction to Assassin's Creed Shadows was... interesting. Keith and Mikkel dive into the discourse following the game's announcement and why it's odd and disingenuous that critics of it are falling back on historical accuracy.Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The list of reasons the U.S. government wants to force ByteDance to sell TikTok is allegedly a long one. But Keith and Mikkel feel that's far from the whole story. Our two co-hosts dive into what a potential ban could look like and what the motivations might be. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! After fighting various illnesses and inconveniences, your nerdy co-hosts all return to catch you up on what they've been binging and the latest drama in the space of content creators trying to go independent. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larian Studios, which made arguably the best video game of 2023 in Baldur's Gate 3, recently announced that there will not be any downloadable content for the game or a Baldur's Gate 4 as it distances itself from Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons and Dragons. Victoria and Keith discuss this move and whether or not it was a surprise. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Keith talks about the life-changing, experience of watching Dune and Dune 2 in the same day as Victoria chimes in with context from Isaac Asimov's book series. May thy knife chip and shatter. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone seems to have a stance on the new adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender, and your favorite nerdy co-hosts are no different!Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 had gotten off to a rocky start, with layoffs happening across different sectors of the nerd industry. Victoria and Mikkel recap some of the most shocking moments while also sprinkling in their usual commentary on the latest hijinks. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 looks to be a great year for anime content with new shows reportedly crashing streaming services, the return of beloved favorites, and the ever-expanding One Piece universe. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To wrap up the year, Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith run through some of their favorite media from 2023. They touch on TV shows, movies, video games, and more!Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in nerd news... Victoria and Mikkel talk about sitcom characters saving Santa for the holidays, the future of fantasy series and fandom, and why capitalism and day lights savings time continue to make life so, so hard. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it just us, or are live action adaptations starting to get better? Well, at least more often. There's still plenty to be cautious about, which Keith and Victoria discuss here. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikkel and Keith team up to tackle some of the news to come out of New York Comic Con (NYCC), including a trailer for the new Scott Pilgrim animated series, quotes from Robert Kirkman about 'Invincible', and more. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief haitus, Mikkel, Victoria, and Keith are back to bring you your favorite nerdy podcast!In this special reunion episode, catch up with what the hosts have been up to, which includes a lot of hours spent on Baldur's Gate 3. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith and Victoria discuss how some folks not knowing how to act in solidarity amid the ongoing Hollywood strikes.Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikkel and Keith return to catch you up on som of the latest developments (and shenanigans) going on surrounding the Hollywood strikes. Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or StitcherFollow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are only a few places where you can get caught up on WGA strike news and get an informed take on why everyone is taking artificial intelligence too far. This show is one of them!  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike, it was felt across the entire entertainment industry. Mikkel and Victoria break down the causes and potential outcomes of the current strike.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The day has come when Keith tries to convince Mikkel to take the leap and join the Doctor Who fandom with the start of the next series starring Ncuti Gatwa. Check out the episode to get a brief breakdown of the popular series and to see what Mikkel decides to do.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter  

In this episode, we do our best to keep you up to date with Warner Bros. Discovery's latest decisions and the impact they may have.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Victoria and Keith are back with another episode of This Week in Nerd News to give you their thoughts on the latest Oscars, including winners, "champagne" carpet moments, and general discourse.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

March is going to be a big month for the TWINN crew, as Keith and Mikkel are both looking forward to the final (?) season of Ted Lasso and Mikkel prepares to disappear for an undetermined amount of time to add to their 4,000 (!!!!) hours playing Destiny 2! Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Mikkel and Victoria dive into two of the most consistent ongoing themes on the show – television and capitalism. But this time they go deep into the dark sides of both and what that means for fans.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

So much has happened as a result of the big moves happening over at DC that it can be hard to keep track. Victoria and Keith are here to help make sense of it all with their trademark cautious optimism. 

The Black and brown girl magic runs deep in this episode as Mikkel and Victoria dive through three projects to keep an eye out for, including Hulu's 1619 Project, Netflix's African Queens: Njinga, and Polite Society.  Of course, this only comes after a game of Madlibs or News Headline featuring Channing Tatum, Jared Leto, and James Cameron.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

A major shakeup happened in the world of TTRPGs, specifically tied to a leaked open gaming licensing document from Wizards of the Coast, the owner of Dungeons and Dragons. Fans were up in arms and the company eventually responded.  Victoria and Keith, two of your three resident news nerds, break it all down here.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Look, it's not our fault that DC is making all of the news right now. But they are and Mikkel and Keith have a lot of thoughts about some of James Gunn's new statements about the direction of the company.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Despite the major shakeups happening in the world of animation, there are still plenty of upcoming titles to look forward to. Victoria and Mikkel play a newsworthy game of madlibs, they talk about which animation projects they're keeping a close eye on.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

This week, Keith and Mikkel focus on DC as James Gunn and Peter Safran start their takeover to try and rebuild the cinematic universe. Then, things get a little emotional as they each look back on the loss of Kevin Conroy, the best Batman to ever exist.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Hercules is being made into a live-action movie... that's inspired by Tik Tok? Keith and Victoria do their best to figure out what that could possibly mean and what other live-action adaptations they do and don't want to see. Also, we've got a lot of TV show cancellations to talk about.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

This week, Victoria and Mikkel talk about their excitement about "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur." But that's only after they run through topics like a 'Constantine' sequel with Keanu Reeves and Squid Games in real life.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

So much news came out of D23 that Mikkel and Keith can't even get to it all! But they do let you know about what caught their eye and you should be looking out for.  Plus Marvel updates! Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Mikkel tries to stump Victoria with one of the most random games of madlibs in TWINN history. Then the two go down a list of surprising, if not confusing, live-action adaptations that are in production.  P.S. Long live Quibi! – Keith Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter  

The moves being made by Warner Bros. Discovery are being felt throughout the entire entertainment industry. Victoria and Keith are here to break down what's happening and why.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

For the first time ever, our hosts are recording in the same room all at the same time! We even have a few friends join us for a recap of all the things at C2E2 and a weekend full of nerdy activities.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

When icons pass, it often seems to be in short succession, as was the case with Mary Alice, Bill Russell, and Nichelle Nichols. Victoria and Mikkel take a moment to reflect on their legacies and also catch up on general nerdiness.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

So many things happened at San Diago Comic-Con this year! Enough for a two-hour episode. But, in #TWINN fashion, Keith and Mikkel do their best to give you a speedrun recap in less than 20 minutes.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

You know what's scarier than vampires? The inevitability of paying more for streaming services.  This week, Keith and Victoria talk streaming wars, the start of Summer Spooky Season, and drama on reality television.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

It's time for another anime round-up! Victoria and Mikkel walk you through upcoming anime they're looking forward to most, including the return of a classic.  Hear about that and more on This Week in Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

After a brief hiatus, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel return! We couldn't let too much time go by without checking back in with each other and all of you. Plus we celebrate Keith and Mikkel's shared birthday week.  Hear about that and more on "This Week In Nerd News." Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

After another fun round of Madlibs, Victoria and Mikkel catch you up what's happening in the nerd world. But they make sure to save some time to appreciate Studio Ghibli films and the latest developments with them.  Hear about that and more on This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter