web02.fireside.fm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:12:50 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Word Balloons - Episodes Tagged with “Nerd” https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/tags/nerd Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 The Aeronauts, Zac and Tyler, drop in to answer Geeky Questions and try to pry loose some of Zac's deep down genre knowledge before taking back off on their adventures through Nerdery. en-us episodic A weekly dose of Geeky Questions answered and a touch of trying to stump our own in-house expert. General Nerdery Presents... The Aeronauts, Zac and Tyler, drop in to answer Geeky Questions and try to pry loose some of Zac's deep down genre knowledge before taking back off on their adventures through Nerdery. yes comic book, nerd, geek, genre, questions, trivia, obscure General Nerdery Presents... wordballoonspod@gmail.com The Secret Lives of Tanks https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/21 87890364-9a9d-4352-a456-477e1a22fb63 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 2 General Nerdery Presents... Did Alexander the Great send the ghost of a Confederate General to haunt a tank? Who is Secret? 19:11 yes <p>Do the Aeronauts know if Alexander the Great sent the ghost of a Confederate General to haunt a tank? What does Zac remember about Secret?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> DC comics, Young Justice, Secret, Haunted Tank, geek, nerd Do the Aeronauts know if Alexander the Great sent the ghost of a Confederate General to haunt a tank? What does Zac remember about Secret?

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]]> Space: The Felonious Frontier https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/17 7994dc48-d357-4c7a-80c9-2f289c85b45b Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 2 General Nerdery Presents... Which Starfleet Captain committed the most war crimes? Who is Sandy the Golden Boy? 23:04 yes <p>Do the Aeronauts know which Starfleet Captain committed the most war crimes? What does Zac remember about Sandy the Golden Boy?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> nerd, geek, comic book, Star Trek, Starfleet, DC Comics, Sandy the Golden Boy Do the Aeronauts know which Starfleet Captain committed the most war crimes? What does Zac remember about Sandy the Golden Boy?

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]]> Goblin Royale https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/16 879bfa9f-d558-466d-bd0e-e1c0e3cab13f Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 2 General Nerdery Presents... Who would win, the Goblin King or the Goblin King? Who are the Newsboy Legion? 11:42 yes <p>Who do the Aeronauts think would win, The Goblin King (David Bowie) or the Goblin King (Norman Osbourne)? or the Goblin King? What does Zac remember about the Newsboy Legion?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> nerd, geek, comic book, Goblin King, Norman Osbourne, Green Goblin, Erlking, Wild Hunt, Newsboy Legion, DC comics, Labyrinth, Jareth, David Bowie Who do the Aeronauts think would win, The Goblin King (David Bowie) or the Goblin King (Norman Osbourne)? or the Goblin King? What does Zac remember about the Newsboy Legion?

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]]> Padme Fett https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/15 a0f6d615-02a7-4fd9-aff9-4c7c3248d63c Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 2 General Nerdery Presents... Is there an alternate universe where Boba Fett is Padme? Who is Catgirl? 9:35 yes <p>Can the Aeronauts answer if there is an alternate universe where Boba Fett is Padme? What does Zac remember about Catgirl?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> nerd, geek, DC comics, Star Wars, Boba Fett, Padme, Catwoman, Catgirl Can the Aeronauts answer if there is an alternate universe where Boba Fett is Padme? What does Zac remember about Catgirl?

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]]> Flying in Circles https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/13 5602e152-9676-4c2d-90bf-413a08daf75c Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 2 General Nerdery Presents... What is Hawkman's backstory? Who is Slobo? 14:12 yes <p>Can the Aeronaughts explain Hawkman's complicated backstory? What does Zac remember about Slobo?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> nerd, geek, questions, DC, Hawkman, Carter Hall, Katar Hol, Slobo Can the Aeronaughts explain Hawkman's complicated backstory? What does Zac remember about Slobo?

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]]> Web Washers https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/12 95b6afe1-3ac8-412c-ab68-c94c3417004f Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 2 General Nerdery Presents... How does it cost to clean up Spider-Man's webs? Who is Aqualad? 12:46 yes <p>Can the Aeronauts calculate the city's costs for taking down Spider-Man's webs? What does Zac remember about Aqualad?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> Spider-man, Marvel, web, geek, nerd, DC, comics, Aqualad, Garth, Tempest, Kaldur 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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]]> First Flight Finished https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/11 d92025d2-b6ab-4ddb-8174-253402f33fa2 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... The Questions for this flight are finished, but Zac still has to make up for what he missed. 29:12 yes <p>The Aeronaughts have landed, but Zac still needs to make up for the charatcers he missed. Find out about Puff Adder, Snowflame, IBAC, Blue Snowman, and the Dummy in this redemption episode!</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> DC comics, geek, nerd, The Dummy, IBAC, Blue Snowman, Snowflame, Puff Adder The Aeronaughts have landed, but Zac still needs to make up for the charatcers he missed. Find out about Puff Adder, Snowflame, IBAC, Blue Snowman, and the Dummy in this redemption episode!

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]]> A Bat-tery of Choices https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/10 9947bd46-7210-4e21-b3da-566b73fbd1b1 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... What is the weirdest item in Batman's Utility Belt? Who is The Dummy? 15:24 yes <p>Do the Aeronaughts know what the weirdest item in Batman's Utility Belt is? What does Zac remember about The Dummy?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> Batman, DC comics, Utility Belt, geek, nerd, The Dummy Do the Aeronaughts know what the weirdest item in Batman's Utility Belt is? What does Zac remember about The Dummy?

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]]> Super Weird https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/9 1cfae3c2-ae89-49d0-9fea-83891e766962 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... What are Superman's weirdest powers? Who is Ibac? 15:51 yes <p>What do the Aeronaughts think is Superman's weirdest power? What does Zac remember about Ibac? </p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> DC comics, Superman, comic book, geek, nerd, Ibac What do the Aeronaughts think is Superman's weirdest power? What does Zac remember about Ibac?

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]]> Showing Our Cards https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/8 fabe1930-8ec9-4853-983d-c1a375a9422f Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... What are the rules of Tongo? (What is Tongo?) Who is Ambush Bug? 12:47 yes <p>Can the Aeronaughts explain the rules of Tongo? What does Zac remember about Ambush Bug?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> geek, nerd, Star Trek, DC comics, Ambush Bug, Tongo Can the Aeronaughts explain the rules of Tongo? What does Zac remember about Ambush Bug?

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]]> Skies Out, Eyes Out https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/6 dac42ccc-4675-4f5b-a693-cb8e55c89540 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... Did Cyclops' optic blasts start in the womb? Who is Snowflame? 11:36 yes <p>Can the Aeronaughts answer if Cyclops' optic blasts started in the womb? What does Zac remember about Snowflame?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> nerd, geek, comics, Marvel, DC, X-Men, Cyclops, Scott Summers, optic blast, Snowflame, New Guardians Can the Aeronaughts answer if Cyclops' optic blasts started in the womb? What does Zac remember about Snowflame?

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]]> Who's a Good Boy? https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/5 51ce4409-03c0-4886-a11b-5946ca3f273c Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... Who is the goodest boy superhero? Who is Blue Snowflame? Who is Onomatopoeia? 13:25 yes <p>Who do your Aeronaughts think is the 'goodest boy' superhero? What does Zac remember about Blue Snowflame? How about Onomatopoeia?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> DC, Valiant, Prez, Archer, Armstrong, Blue Snowflame, Onomatopoeia, geek, nerd, comic book Who do your Aeronaughts think is the 'goodest boy' superhero? What does Zac remember about Blue Snowflame? How about Onomatopoeia?

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]]> Dudley Do-Wrongs https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/4 195d1691-7817-4e47-8a96-df1cfc9f7be7 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... Who is Clock King? / Who is the 'Least Cop' Hero? 10:58 yes <p>What does Zac remember about Clock King? Who is the 'Least Cop' Superhero?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> nerd, geek, comic book, superhero, police, Punisher, D-Man, DC, Marvel What does Zac remember about Clock King? Who is the 'Least Cop' Superhero?

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]]> Palp-itations of the Heart https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/3 7da95248-4c8d-4476-bbf4-73a3fd994f72 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... Who is Killer Moth? Does Emperor Palpatine F@$%? 20:35 yes <p>What does Zac remember about Killer Moth? Does Emperor Palpatine have intercourse?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> DC Comics, geek, nerd, Emperor Palpatine, Star Wars What does Zac remember about Killer Moth? Does Emperor Palpatine have intercourse?

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]]> Super Smash https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/2 a4741412-14fc-4163-a2d5-a95955167a25 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... Who is Puff Adder? / What's the weirdest Superhero Hook-up? 16:44 yes <p>What can Zac remember about Puff Adder? What was the weirdest Super Hero Hook-up?</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> Puff Adder, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Marvel, comic books, serpent society, hook-up, nerd, geek, Namor, Martian Manhunter, Giant Man, Wasp, She-Hulk What can Zac remember about Puff Adder? What was the weirdest Super Hero Hook-up?

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]]> The Cut of Wolvie's Jib https://wordballoons.fireside.fm/1 34e42726-5c63-4109-bfb5-41f4f3924ed1 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 General Nerdery Presents... full 1 General Nerdery Presents... Introductions / Is Wolverine Circumcised? / Who is Nimbus? 17:14 yes <p>Welcome to Word Balloons! In this introductory episode Zac and Tyler first explain the podcast. We also find out what Zac knows about DC comic character Nimbus, and try to answer 'Is Wolverine circumcised?'</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:wordballoonspod@gmail.com">wordballoonspod@gmail.com</a></p> Wolverine, nerd, geek, comic book, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Nimbus Welcome to Word Balloons! In this introductory episode Zac and Tyler first explain the podcast. We also find out what Zac knows about DC comic character Nimbus, and try to answer 'Is Wolverine circumcised?'

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