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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

By: Brenda & Austin
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  • Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you've ever wondered "Why Saturday morning for cartoons?" or "How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people's birthdays?", this is the show for you!
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Episodes
  • The Hunt for the First VHS Tape

    The Hunt for the First VHS Tape
    Jul 30 2024

    In a time where owning physical media is more important than ever, we turn our attention to the origins of physical media on VHS, and ask ourselves, what WAS the first VHS? Was it an explicit adult movie? Was it old classics most people had moved on from? Or was it an obscure South Korean Sports film? Will we ever truly know?

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    53 mins
  • Ferngully vs. Disney: The Fight for Robin Williams

    Ferngully vs. Disney: The Fight for Robin Williams
    Jul 23 2024

    In the late 80's, a small animation studio reached out to Robin Williams to get him to voice a character in their upcoming film: Ferngully the Last Rainforest. Not long after, the Walt Disney company did the same, signing Williams on to voice the Genie in Aladdin. These events led to corporate espionage, Jeffrey Katzenberg yelling, a desperate real estate search, and an unwanted painting by Pablo Picasso.

    Music Credits: Money Dollar Bills by Lemon Demon
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    47 mins
  • Captain Planet

    Captain Planet
    Jul 16 2024

    In the 80's, business Tycoon and inspiration for Doug Dimmadome had an idea for using cartoons to educate children about the importance of environmentalism and saving the planet. This idea would become "Captain Planet", and he's here to save the world.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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