Ol' Nerdy Bastards
Two nerdy bastards come together to review films, shows, video games, and more, while also discussing the biggest nerd news of the week. Nothing is off limits! Join us on this journey every week for one hour on Tuesdays as we debate, discuss and dissect your favourite fandom.
Ol' Nerdy Bastards
Heroes, Villains & Terrible Rankings
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Episode 6 of Season 7 brings the debates back to their superhero roots as Romi and Sean go head-to-head in a series of nerdy challenges that test their instincts, opinions, and loyalty to some of the most iconic characters in comic book history. The chaos starts with a blind ranking of superhero characters, forcing each host to lock in their list before knowing who’s coming next — guaranteeing at least a few controversial placements.
From there, the discussion shifts to the darker side of the genre as they rank the greatest villains in superhero films, debating which antagonists truly elevate their movies and which ones are all hype. The pressure ramps up with a round of “Defend the Undefendable,” where each host must argue in favor of a take that might be completely ridiculous… or secretly convincing.
The episode wraps with a Superhero Edition of “Would You Rather,” throwing out impossible choices involving powers, consequences, and comic book worlds. It’s a fast, funny, and argumentative episode packed with hot takes, bad rankings, and the kind of superhero debates that could only happen on Ol’ Nerdy Bastards.