Nerd History Podcast

About Nerd History Podcast

Radio Matt takes a deep dive into the nostalgic touchstones of nerd culture.

Publisher

Love Thy Nerd

Category

society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2024

Latest episode

23 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Episode 44 | The Nerd History of Superman in Action Comics #1

   In this episode of Nerd History Documentaries, Radio Matt explores the debut of Superman in Action Comics #1 and why it became one of the most important moments in comic book history. This episode looks at the earliest version of Superman as the “Champion of the Oppressed,” the creation of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, the social and historical context of 1938, and the publishing moment that helped launch the superhero genre. It is a deep dive into how one short story in an anthology comic reshaped pop culture forever.

2. 

   9 Apr 2026

   Episode 43 | The Nerd History of Netflix's DareDevil (in 3 Minutes)

   In this episode of Nerd History Documentaries, we explore how Netflix’s Daredevil redefined superhero TV with gritty storytelling, iconic fights, and a lasting impact on Marvel fans.

3. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Episode 42 | The Nerd History of Swamp Thing (in 3 Minutes)

   A 3-minute breakdown of Swamp Thing’s comic-book history, from his horror roots to his transformation into one of DC’s most complex supernatural heroes.

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

151,445

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

0

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