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Avengers: Age of Ultron Review and Discussion! | NerdSync Podcast #40

The latest film by Marvel Studios is the much hyped Avengers: Age of Ultron! With the 2012 Avengers film breaking records and being almost universally loved, how will the sequel stack up? Well let's freaking talk about it! We've assembled our own team of Avengers from around the YouTubes comprised of Ricky from Stewdippin and Chris from Csandreas to help us break down this movie. We'll give you the stuff we absolutely loved, the stuff we think could have been improved upon, and everything in be...

The REAL Origin of Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day is the happiest day of the year for us comics fans, but how did it get started? We were lucky enough to talk with the event's founder, Joe Field, and ask him about the origins of FCBD! Make sure you check out http://www.freecomicbookday.com/ to find a participating comic shop near you, and to see what free comics are offered this year. Head on out and pick up some free comics this year on May 2nd, and ...

Free Comic Book Day w/ Joe Field | NerdSync Podcast #39

Free Comic Book Day is the happiest day of the year for us comics fans! We were lucky enough to be able to sit down with the founder of FCBD, Joe Field, and pick his brain about the origin and history of the annual event. He discusses how the idea became a reality, what happened during those crucial first few years, and how it's become such an international event that actually saves lives! Plus, stick around at the end for a revelation about how and why 2004's Free Comic Book Day was changed to...

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Who is the Father of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch? | Comic Misconceptions

Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are making a big splash in Avengers: Age of Ultron as the brother-sister team of "miracles". You might know that they've been considered the children of Magneto for many years, but that wasn't always considered canon. Originally, these two had a different dad. A Golden Age superhero of whom you may not have heard: Whizzer! A man with the blood of a mongoose coursing through his veins that has granted him super speed… for some reason. Plus, the Ultimate Marvel com...

Daredevil Netflix Series Review and Discussion | NerdSync Podcast #38

We're discussing Marvel's first Netflix series, Daredevil! The show is definitely a lot darker and grittier than a lot of what we've seen from Marvel Studios so far, which was a bit unexpected, but still very welcome and fitting for the world of the Man Without Fear. Scott, Chris, and special guest Ron from the YouTube channel Binge Watchers sit down at their respective mics to talk about the amazing performances of the cast, the balance between Matt Murdock and Daredevil, the lackluster final ...

How Does Captain America's Shield Come Back to Him? | Tie-In

Captain America's weapon of choice is his iconic shield! He is so incredibly skilled with it that he can throw it, bounce it off multiple surfaces and enemies, and then have it almost magically return to him. But how does Captain America's shield always seem to come back to him? The simple answer here is that Cap knows his shield so intimately that he can predict how it will react when thrown at different angles, speeds, and distances. He also has the mental capacity to calculate trajectories on...

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Who Became Captain America While Steve Rogers was Frozen? | Comic Misconceptions

We all know that Captain America was frozen during World War II and thawed out years later. The strange thing is that there were many appearances by Cap in the comics after the war had ended, but before he came back in Avengers #4. So how do you explain that? Who filled in for Steve Rogers as Captain America as he was frozen in ice? There are actually a few people. We're talking about William Naslund AKA the Spirit of '76, Jeff Mace AKA Patriot, and William Burnside AKA the Grand Director in thi...

Walking Dead Season 5 Review and Spinoff Predictions | NerdSync Podcast #37

We're taking a break from Marvel and DC stuff to bring you an episode completely dedicated to the Walking Dead TV show! We're going to be discussing our thoughts about season 5 of the show as well as sharing our hopes and predictions for the spinoff show "Fear the Walking Dead!" Plus, we're also going to be talking about the time when Bryce spoiled a HUGE plot point of season 3 for everyone and became incredibly hated among our group of friends for a while because of it. Speaking of spoilers,...

Why is Agent Coulson Called "Cheese"? (w/ Comic Drake) | Tie-In

Agent Phil Coulson is a pretty important character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it was only a matter of time before they introduced Coulson into the comics with a 6-issue mini-series called Battle Scars! In this story, Coulson is given the nickname "Cheese". It's never explained in the comic why this is, but luckily there was an interview done with one of the writers of the comic, Chris Yost, about why exactly Agent Phil Coulson is called "Cheese". Scott's here to tell you all about it i...

How Can Daredevil "See"? | Comic Misconceptions

Daredevil might have been blinded as a kid, but can he still "see"? Put on your learning hats, because we're talking about the science behind whether or not being blind REALLY enhances your other senses to superhuman levels. We're also going to discuss the super confusing and inconsistent "radar sense" that Matt Murdock developed after the accident that took away his sight. Is it a form of echolocation? Is it simply an extension of his enhanced senses of hearing or touch? Or is it a new and comp...

What Character is Stan Lee Playing in All His Marvel Cameos? | Comic Misconceptions

Comic book legend Stan Lee makes cameo appearances in almost every single Marvel movie, plus a lot of TV shows and video games as well. Because of that, there's a persistent fan theory across the internet that Stan "The Man" Lee is secretly playing the same Marvel comic book character in all of his cameos! Probably the most well-known theory is that he is playing Uatu the Watcher, but other ideas and theories have surfaced that range from him playing the villainous Kang the Conqueror, the enigma...

ComicsExplained [UNEDITED]

Here's the unedited conversation between Rob and I. There's really only about 10 extra minutes of audio because there wasn't much editing in the official episode. Either way, you've earned those extra 10 minutes!

ComicsExplained (Rob Jefferson) | NerdSync Podcast #36

Rob Jefferson from the YouTube channel ComicsExplained guests on the podcast today and talks about how he got started making videos about strictly Marvel comics and characters, and how he recently expanded into DC's territory as well. He also explains how his channel blew up thanks to Reddit and a well-timed video about Scarlet Witch, and how he forged friendships with other comic book channels to create the popular Weekly Pull Podcast! We finish up the show with some stories of his adventures ...

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The REAL Origin of Kryptonite! | Comic Misconceptions

We all know that Kryptonite is Superman's most iconic weakness, but what is it and where did it come from? I'm not just talking about the green rock's history and origin inside of the DC Comics universe as fragments of Superman's home world of Krypton. Actually, the behind the scenes origin of how and why Kryptonite was first introduced is far more interesting. Most people believe that it traces its roots back to the Adventures of Superman radio program, but it actually goes back a little bit fu...

Comic Book Club: INVINCIBLE vol. 1

Next month's Comic Book Club reading will be Invincible vol. 1: Family Matters written by Robert Kirkman with art by Cory Walker. Here's a synopsis of what you'll be reading: "Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit... but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays... at least until the goo...

Fan Quiz: Comic Book Vehicles [EXTRA]

Here's the excerpt from the podcast where we try and answer a fan quiz about comic book vehicles. It was a disaster, but take a listen anyway!

Comic Book Trivia Challenge #3! | NerdSync Podcast #35

It's time to test your comic book knowledge with another TRIVIA CHALLENGE! Chris brings a quiz about popular franchises that have spawned successful comics. Scott tests how well you pay attention to the beginning of comic book movies with a quiz about opening lines of dialogue. And Bryce brings us yet another impossibly difficult challenge involving cancelled comic series. Plus, there's some bonus Spider-Man trivia at the end for those of you who love the Webhead as much as we do! How well di...

Why is Dick Grayson Called Nightwing? | Tie-In

When Dick Grayson retired from the role of Robin, he knew he needed a new name in order to be taken as a leader and not just "Batman's sidekick". The new alias he decided on was Nightwing, but how did he think of that name? Today, we're learning about who the name Nightwing has its roots in a Kryptonian legend, as well as how Superman himself used to be known by that name when he teamed up with Jimmy Olsen as Nightwing and Flamebird! Tie-Ins are quick and snappy videos that take a look at some ...

How did Jason Todd Come Back to Life? | Comic Misconceptions

Jason Todd had a very short run as the second Robin at Batman's side before being killed by the Joker in the classic story, A Death in the Family. A few decades later, he reappears in Gotham City as the vigilante, Red Hood. But how did Jason Todd come back to life after his brutal death? Was it the Lazarus Pit? Reality-altering super-punches? Something else entirely? Today, we're learning about the history of Jason Todd, from why he was created in the first place, how he was voted to be killed b...

Is DC "Edgier" than Marvel? | NerdSync Podcast #34

Warner Bros. CEO said that their films will be "edgier" than Marvel's movies. SHOTS FIRED! Eh, not really, but it does raise a question about what DC plans to do with their movies that would make them stand out from the hugely successful Marvel films. Are Warner Bros. and DC just planning on making their movies darker and more brutal, or do they have a bigger trick up their sleeve? We're also talking about the recent news that Batman: Arkham Knight received an M for Mature rating, signaling tha...

Comic Book Club: FIVE GHOSTS vol. 1 | Patreon Hangout

On the first ever Comic Book Club, we're discussing Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray! I'm looking forward to the next one!

Comic Book Club Update: Event Created!

I have created tomorrow's event page on Google+. Make sure you RSVP and get ready to discuss the comic! https://plus.google.com/events/cljvbn7rn3l2lha151vua8c2aek?authkey=CM2-46HN0ufkAw

Merging Marvel and DC Characters Together (feat. Csandreas) | NerdSync Productions

During the late 1990s, Marvel and DC merged their worlds and their together into one line of comics published under the shared Amalgam Comics imprint. This event combined their most famous heroes and villains together, creating new ones. Today, we're going to try to do the same thing! We're joined again by Chris Sanders who helped us come up with our own amalgamations of comic book characters like Aquaman and Iron Man, Sinestro and Venom, Harley Quinn and Star-Lord, plus much more! What charac...

Comic Book Club: FIVE GHOSTS vol. 1

We're lining up the first NerdSync Comic Book Club for you great Patrons! On the last hangout, we had decided on doing volume one of the Image comic Five Ghosts. It's a really fast and easy read that's packed full of great supernatural action and wonderful visual storytelling. Here's the description so you get a feel for what you're in for: "A BOLD NEW ERA OF PULP ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE! After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as 'The Dreamstone,' infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was...

COMMENT Misconceptions #3! | Comic Misconceptions

We're diving back into the comment section today to find out if Lex Luthor really lost his hair due to Kryptonite poisoning or cancer, whether or not we've ever actually seen the true murders of Batman's parents, and discover when and where Superman gained the power of flight for the first time! You keep leaving great comments, and we'll all keep learning from them! Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the fun trivia, interesting ideas, and mind-blowing theories regarding comic books ...

Physical vs. Digital Comic Books | NerdSync Podcast #32

It's a classic debate: Physical paper comic books versus digital comics. Curling up on the couch smelling the ink on the pages as you flip through your stack of new comics, or scrolling through panel by panel on your tablet or phone loaded with your entire library? Arris Quinones from VariantComics returns to the podcast to discuss the best arguments for both scenarios, from the community and sharing aspect of printed comics and trade paperbacks to the accessibility and convenience of the digita...

Physical vs. Digital Comic Books [UNEDITED]

Here's an unedited version of the entire skype call with Arris from VariantComics about physical vs digital comic books! The regularly edited version of the podcast will be up later today, but I wanted to give you Patrons full access to the entire call in case you wanted to give it a listen. Enjoy!