Hard-boiled noir. Superhero trauma. One of Marvel’s most complex antiheroes.

Your Nerd Best Friends are tackling Jessica Jones and asking the ultimate nerd question: Should you read the comics first… or watch the show first? Either way, this one has swears & butts!

Noir vibes vs. prestige TV

Comic canon vs. on-screen storytelling

Trauma, agency, and why Jessica Jones still matters

Whether you’re brand new to Jessica Jones or revisiting her story with fresh eyes, this episode will help you decide where to start—and why there’s no wrong answer… just different kinds of brilliant.

Also in this episode: murder mystery puzzles, gamer profiles, Space Weirdos, Final Girl 3, Army Painter metallic speed paints, winter is hobby winter.

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This week, your Nerd Best Friends take a VERY bold trip back to Oz… and wow, was it darker than we expected.

For Analese and Rob, this was a first-time watch of Return to Oz, and let’s just say—no one was prepared for wheelers, electroshock therapy vibes, or an alarming number of interchangeable heads. Meanwhile, Dr. Intern Joan revisits a childhood favorite and helps us unpack why this deeply unsettling sequel left such a lasting impression on a whole generation of nerds.

Is it a misunderstood masterpiece? A nightmare masquerading as a kids’ movie? Or the ultimate example of 80s films saying, “Sure, kids can handle this”? We break down the visuals, the themes, the lore, and the emotional damage—plus why this movie still lives rent-free in so many brains decades later.

Strap in, grab your ruby slippers (or chicken), and join us for a delightfully dark Nerdstalgia dive.

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A new year is here—and your Nerd Best Friends are making plans… the nerdy way.

In this episode, we’re setting 26 nerdy goals for 2026—from books we want to read and games we want to play to projects we want to finish, hobbies we want to try, and fandoms we want to spend more time with. Some goals are ambitious, some are cozy, and some are just an excuse to lean harder into the things that bring us joy.

This isn’t about productivity or perfection—it’s about intention, curiosity, and giving ourselves permission to be excited about what’s next. Whether you’re a list-maker, a goal-setter, or someone who just wants an excuse to buy more minis or crack open another comic, this episode is for you.

So grab your planner, your paintbrush, or your controller—and let’s talk about what we’re nerding out about in 2026.

Also in this episode: Nerd Mail, tangents, new apps for nerd organization, systems to optimize your nerd experience.

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