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.