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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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!

Copyright: © Brenda & Austin

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Palworld Vs. Nintendo Oct 08, 2024

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On one side we have Nintendo, a video game company that has survived through two video game crashes and two world wars. On the other side there's Pocket Pair's indie video game Palworld, which has been accused of infringing on two of the Pokemon company's patents. Sure Nintendo has a history of being incredibly litigious, but is this story as cut and dry as it seems? Is this really a case of a small spunky studio having to face off against one of the most powerful companies in their industry? Or does Pocket Pair have some skeletons in their closet and a habit of stealing game assets?

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Rerun - Sonic the Hedgehog the Game Oct 01, 2024

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In this rerun of episode 37, (and oldie but a goodie) Host Austin talks about the complicated creation of Sonic the Hedgehog.

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SHONM Goes to the Movies: The Flash Sep 24, 2024

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The hosts of SHONM are finally here to fulfill one of their promises from the max fun drive. Austin and Brenda watch and review "The Flash" a troubled film with a convoluted plot, and too much Ezra Miller.

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The Militant History of Laser Tag Sep 17, 2024

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What started as a method to simulate realistic war quickly turned into the defining activity of a generation. While laser tag might seem like a product of the 90's, it has its origin a decade sooner. This is a story that involves Star Trek the Motion Picture, the Republican National Convention, Fleetwood Mac, and of course, lots and lots of lasers, as well as some Lazers, with a Z.

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The Tragic Fate of the McBarge Sep 10, 2024

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The Friendship 500, a floating McDonalds also known as the McBarge, was one of many attractions at Expo '86 in Vancouver Canada. But what happens to these attractions when the festivities are over? Will the McBarge ever find a new home?

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Shadow the Hedgehog (the Ultimate Lifeform) Sep 03, 2024

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In the early 2000's, Sega's Sonic Team was floundering to find a way to help their flagship game franchise survive a rapidly changing gaming landscape that didn't seem to include Sega at all. The Saturn had failed. The Dreamcast had flopped, and it was looking like the writing was on the wall for everyone's favorite blue blur. That was until Sonic Adventure 2 released and introduced a new character: Sonic's rival, Shadow the Hedgehog.

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Babyland General Hospital: Birthplace of Cabbage Patch Kids Aug 27, 2024

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Where does baby come from? How about Cabbage Patch Baby? Located in Cleveland Georgia, Babyland General Hospital has been the birthplace of Cabbage Patch Kid dolls since 1978. Host Brenda went on location to learn all of Babyland's secrets and to also experience the miracle of life up close and personal by watching the Mother Cabbage give birth. It's an adventure you won't soon forget!

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Farm Sims Aug 20, 2024

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Cozy Games have taken over the internet, gaining rapid popularity as gamers search for chill experiences to counterbalance the action and violence of mainstream video games. But what was the first cozy game ever to incorporate farmlike elements?

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Olympic Mascots - the Good, the Bad, and the Gay Beaver Aug 06, 2024

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The Summer Olympics is an event that brings together athletes from all over the globe to compete against one another and share in camaraderie and sportsmanship. It's also an opportunity for a committee to get together to create a marketable mascot, a character that embodies all of the qualities of the host country, and also something to slap on t-shirts and pins. The history of these mascots dates back to Los Angeles in 1932, and over the years there have been good mascots, great mascots, and ones that are maybe best forgotten.

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The Hunt for the First VHS Tape Jul 30, 2024

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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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