Crossing the Nerdverse

About Crossing the Nerdverse

The podcast where nerds argue about the stories, games and franchises they love

Publisher

Nerdy Council

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Dec 2022

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

151 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Importance of Main Characters

   What happens to a franchise when you pull out its main character? Sometimes it collapses instantly. Sometimes it becomes something even better. This episode turns into a sharp, funny, deeply nerdy showdown over the characters that actually hold entire worlds together - and the ones that surprisingly still work without them. Travis, Ryan, Eric, and Bones go head-to-head on whether iconic franchises survive the loss of their center piece, and the answers get more interesting the deeper they go. You’ll hear why **Doom** might still thrive without Doom Slayer, how its lore and power fantasy can survive with a different kind of protagonist, and why **Witcher** may be far more dependent on Geralt than fans want to admit. The conversation gets especially heated around what really matters: the setting, the tone, the mythos, or the specific character fans showed up for in the first place. We break down: - Why Doom works as a no-consequences power fantasy - Why Geralt may be impossible to truly replace - How Berserk, Phoenix Wright, and other character-driven worlds depend on their lead - When a recast is just a recast, and when it changes the entire franchise - Which stories can pass the torch, and which ones fall apart Along the way, the crew also veers into Goku-as-villain debates, Piccolo appreciation, Warhammer painting competitions, Gundam corrections, and the kind of fandom arguments that only make sense if you love nerd culture a little too much. If you like franchise deep-dives, character debates, and watching smart people argue about whether a story can survive without its heart, this one is for you. Perfect for fans of games, anime, comics, fantasy, and any series where the lead is doing far more heavy lifting than you realized.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Life after Wrestling

   Some wrestling legends survived the spotlight. Others were crushed by it. In this episode, Travis is joined by Chris and Scott to explore the brutal reality of life after professional wrestling—where injury, addiction, concussion damage, and backstage politics can transform a dream career into a lifelong struggle. The conversation examines the tragic paths of Test and Chyna, Kurt Angle’s battle with painkiller addiction, and the long-term toll wrestling took on performers such as Lex Luger, Kevin Nash, Darby Allin, Adam Cole, and many more. They also discusses the wrestlers who found ways to protect their health, extend their careers, or build successful lives outside the ring, including The Undertaker, Sheamus, CM Punk, Batista, Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Chris Nowinski, and others. The episode’s most inspiring story belongs to Diamond Dallas Page, whose work with DDP Yoga has helped wrestlers, veterans, and people facing serious physical challenges reclaim their strength and independence. His second act may ultimately be even more impactful than his wrestling career. Honest, funny, dark, and unexpectedly uplifting, this episode looks beyond the spectacle to reveal the real human cost of professional wrestling—and the remarkable ways some performers rise again.

3. 

   13 Sept 2026

   AI Tool or Threat to Nerdverse

   Do you have an opinion on AI? Do you just think it’s going to take jobs? The guys talk about both bad and the good about it. A lot of the Nerdverse is focus on the bad while there are some good coming from AI. It has the potential to be a huge help without decimating the job market in the Nerdverse. Check it out and see if we sway your opinion or at least open your mind to AI.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

79,074

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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