Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when a beloved show, game, or movie just doesn't live up to the hype? That moment when the credits roll or the final boss is defeated, and you're left wondering, "Is that it?" We've all been there, and in this episode of the Nerd Byword, we dive deep into the heart of disappointment.
In episode 178, we tackle the biggest letdowns we've faced in nerd media. We're talking about the games that promised worlds of adventure but delivered lackluster experiences, the movies that promised epic narratives but fell flat, and the comics that took bold steps forward only to retreat back to the status quo.
Nerd News
Switch 2 rumors are heating up
SAG-AFTRA agrees to AI deal
Byword Big Talk
Nerd Disappointments
Nerd Commendations
Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (2024)
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024)
Chapters
(00:00) What are the biggest letdowns that you have suffered from nerd media
(01:06) Rumors are heating up that this year might see the release of a Switch sequel
(08:28) SAG-AFTRA has agreed to a deal with tech company replica studios
(16:10) We're going to list the three biggest letdowns of nerd media
(18:31) Why was Superman return so disappointing?
(20:39) So what went wrong with Superman returns?
(22:49) Kate Bosworth lacked spunk in Superman movie
(28:15) Bitsie Tulloch is a great modern-day Lois Lane
(29:34) Everything since the 2023 Hellfire gala has disappointed
(36:32) Thirteenth Doctor era was a letdown due to writing, not acting
(44:35) Spider-Man 3 is a disappointment for longtime comic book fans
(50:22) The Dark Tower movie was the biggest nerd disappointment
(58:57) The first X Men movie was great. The third one was a huge letdown
(01:06:23) The first issue of the Ultimate Spiderman comic is absolutely fantastic
(01:08:50) A documentary celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(01:11:24) Call to Action
Episode 048 - Attitude Adjustment
Episode 047 - Game On, Level One!
Episode 046 - Godzilla vs. Kong vs. The Story
Episode 045 - Mexicans & Swords with Jarred Lujan
Episode 044 - The Zombie Game with Dan Bridges & Emily McGuiness
Episode 043 - Zack Snyder’s Justice League Reviewed
Episode 042 - True Believers with Abraham Riesman
Episode 041 - Marvel, DC & Suburban Dicks with Fabian Nicieza
Episode 040 - Fearless Fred & a Star Wars Audio Drama
Episode 039 - A Visit to Icarus Metro with Calvin Chambers
Episode 038 - BOOM! & the State of Comics with Ross Richie
Episode 037 - Love & Disinfectant are in the Air
Episode 036 - Creating a Comic Book Company with Dwayne Robinson Jr.
Bonus Episode - Crisis on Infinite Podcasts, Part 2
Episode 035 - That 80s Schtick of WW84
Episode 034 - Salty Boys & Girls with Stephanie Williams
Episode 033 - The Polar Paradox with Frank Martin
Episode 032 - The Future of Star Wars Revealed
Episode 031- The Future of the MCU Revealed
Episode 030 - The Ghosts of Star Wars Christmas
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