Word Balloons - Episodes Tagged with “Marvel”

Baxter (Building) Stock(ing)Men

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

The Aeronauts have finally made it to the Baxter Building and being the end of this journey means it's time for Zac to make up for all his misses and mistake in our Season Finale!

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Future Beef

General Nerdery Presents... — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know if Mr Fantastic feed people to other people? Does Zac know who Annihilus is?

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Fully Loaded

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know the origin of H.E.R.B.I.E.? Does Zac know who The Apocalypse Beast is?

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Doom in a Bottle

General Nerdery Presents... — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know if there's a relationship between Dr. Doom and Iron Man? Does Zac know who The Deliquent is?

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The Fantastic More?

General Nerdery Presents... — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know if there's ever been any Fantastic Four Spin-off teams? Does Zac know who Modulus is?

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1,2,3,4...?

General Nerdery Presents... — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know if there's ever been a Fantastic Fifth? Does Zac know who the Salem Seven are?

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...and His Amazing Friends

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know when the Human Torch and Spider-man became friends? Does Zac know who Molecule Man is?

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Go Team Richards!

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:15:00 -0700

Can the Aeronauts explain the Richards' family tree? Does Zac know who Dragon Man is?

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On the Bench

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know why the Fantastic Four were sidelined for awhile? Does Zac know who Awesome Andy is?

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Fantastic Father(s)

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Who really created the Fantastic Four? Does Zac know who Thundra is?

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Opening the Green Door

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts finish their Hulk question from last episode? Does Zac know who Toxie Doxie is?

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Cherished Memories

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

What movie means the most to the Aeronauts, not because of the film itself, but the circumstances around it? Who is Silverclaw?

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Lowered Expectations

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700

What film is terrible, but the Aeronauts enjoyed anyways? Does Zac know who Machine Man is?

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The Moody Broods

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts explain the X-men villains The Brood? Who is The Moon Man?

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Fashion Don'ts

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know what the worst character redesigns are? Does Zac know who Rose Tattoo is?

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That's the Job

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know what the worst case of "jobbing" is in Marvel or DC? Does Zac know who Ladytron is?

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Little Boy Blue

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know who Nightcrawler's parents are? Does Zac know who Seth is?

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Weird World

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Can the Aeronauts decide on the weirdest superhero? Does Zac know who the Dollmaker is?

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Crossing the Streams

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Can the Aeronauts decide the best genres to cross over? Does Zac know who the Man-Wolf is?

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Jurassic Bawk!

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Do the Aeronauts know if there is a connection between comic books and notorious serial killer Albert Fish? Does Zac know who Professor Pyg is?

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It's Easier Being Green

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know why the Hulk is Green? Who is the Face?

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Damage Control: Wonder Woman v. Storm

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win in Wonder Woman v. Storm?

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Damage Control: Wasp v. Nightcrawler

General Nerdery Presents... — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win in Wasp v. Nightcrawler?

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Damage Control: Squirrel Girl v. Multiple Man

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win in Squirrel Girl v. Multiple Man?

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Damage Control: Scarlet Witch v. Steel

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win in Scarlet Witch v. Steel?

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Damage Control: Doctor Druid v. Wolverine

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win in Doctor Druid v. Wolverine?

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Damage Control: Ghost-Spider v. Captain America

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win in Ghost-Spider v. Captain America?

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Damage Control: Quicksilver v. Human Torch

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win Quicksilver v. Human Torch?

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The Best, Bar None

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 03 May 2023 23:00:00 -0600

Another adventure over (except for the Damage Control) and it's time for the Aeronauts to sit back with a pint and correct Zac's mistakes

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Damage Control: Daredevil v. Nightwing

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The debate has ended, but who do the Aeronauts ACTUALLY think would win Daredevil v. Nightwing?

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Wonder Woman v. Storm

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Wonder Woman (Stephen) vs Storm (Zac.) What does Zac remember about Angar the Screamer?

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Wasp v. Nightcrawler

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Wasp (Tyler) vs Nightcrawler (Stephen.) What does Zac remember about Asbestos Man?

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Squirrel Girl v. Multiple Man

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Squirrel Girl (Tyler) vs Multiple Man (Zac.) What does Zac remember about Asbestos Man?

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Scarlet Witch v. Steel

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Scarlet Witch (Stephen) vs Steel (Zac.) Who Wins? What does Zac remember about Moonstone?

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Doctor Druid v. Wolverine

General Nerdery Presents... — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Doctor Druid (Tyler) vs Wolverine (Stephen.) Who Wins? What does Zac remember about Stilt-Man?

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Ghost-Spider v. Captain America

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0700

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy) (Stephen) vs Captain America (Zac.) Who Wins? What does Zac remember about The Minotaur?

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Human Torch v Quicksilver

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Human Torch (Tyler) vs Quicksilver (Stephen.) Who Wins? What does Zac remember about The Spot?

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Daredevil v. Nightwing

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700

The Ultimate Nerd Question: Who wins in a fight? This week pits Daredevil (Tyler) vs Nightwing (Zac.) Who Wins? What does Zac remember about Tombstone?

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The Moon on a Stick

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 -0600

The Aeronauts have finally arrived at the Justice League's Secret Moon Base. it's time for some games, and making Zac make up for his misses from through the season.

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Calling the Storm

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts explain whether Magneto's powers affect Thor's hammer or not? What does Zac know about the Materioptikon?

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Super Localization

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts decide who the best International version of a superhero? What does Zac know about the pen of Jakeem Thunder?

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The Most Marvelous

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts decide what the best Marvel Cinematic Universe film is? What does Zac know about the Mask of Shadows?

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Leaving a Legacy

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:45:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts decide on the best Legacy Superhero? What does Zac know about the Lawgiver?

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The Shape of All Things to Come

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know if The Thing (Fantastic Four) has ever been turned back to normal human form? What does Zac know about the Plastimold?

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Big Little Heroes

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700

Can the Aeronauts decide what lesser known character has had the most oversized influence in comics? Does Zac know what the H.A.W.K. harness is?

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Winding down in Westchester

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

As this season winds down, the Aeronauts make up for their misses and arrive at the X-Mansion after a little fun and games.

Next trip will be to grab a pint at The Slaughtered Lamb, but as spooky season winds up we may have to avoid a few monsters en route.

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One of Us

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Who do the Aeronauts think is the weirdest X-Man? What does Zac remember about Skullfire?

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Regrettable Reprobates

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts decide who the worst X-men villain is? What does Zac remember about Meggan?

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Summers Lovin'

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:30:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts explain the Summers family? What does Zac remember about Strong Guy?

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Abandonment Issues

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0600

What do the Aeronauts think is the wildest abandoned "X" related story bit? What does Zac remember about Marrow?

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Xornstar

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts explain who Xorn is? What does Zac remember about Legion?

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Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know if a disco company created an X-man character? What does Zac remember about Sway?

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What'chu Talkin' 'Bout, Xavier?

General Nerdery Presents... — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know if an X-man was based off of Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman? What does Zac remember about the Stepford Cuckoos?

Gary Coleman

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X-Additions

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts decide who the best X-man who wasn't created to be an X-Man is? What does Zac remember about Fantomex?

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The Other 'cide of Bishop

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Do the Aeronauts know if an X-Man once almost wiped out all life on Earth? What does Zac remember about Psylocke?

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Sexy Times with Mutant Villains

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The Aeronauts are off to Westchester to meet up with the X-Men. To calibrate their Air Balloon they are answering appropriately themed questions and talking about magnificent Marvel mutants. So do the Aeronauts know if an X-Men villain group was based off a sex club? What does Zac remember about Negasonic Teenage Warhead?

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Strands of Cable

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts explain the backstory of famous X-Man Cable? What does Zac remember about Monstergirl?

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Web Washers

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Can the Aeronauts calculate the city's costs for taking down Spider-Man's webs? What does Zac remember about Aqualad?

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Super Seniors

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Can the Aeronaughts answer who is the oldest Superhero? What does Zac remember about Etrigan the Demon?

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Skies Out, Eyes Out

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Can the Aeronaughts answer if Cyclops' optic blasts started in the womb? What does Zac remember about Snowflame?

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Dudley Do-Wrongs

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700

What does Zac remember about Clock King? Who is the 'Least Cop' Superhero?

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Super Smash

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700

What can Zac remember about Puff Adder? What was the weirdest Super Hero Hook-up?

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