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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of niche nerd topics near dear to their hearts in their own loose and light-hearted way.

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 81: Neopets

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 81: Neopets

Brenda is here to talk about the 1999 virtual pet website, Neopets, a subject that is near and dear to their heart.  Aus... Read more

15 Jun 2022

1hr 27mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 80: SHoNM Goes to the Movies #15 Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (aka Hedgie Wedgie Dos)

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 80: SHoNM Goes to the Movies #15 Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (aka Hedgie Wedgie Dos)

You voted and we delivered.  Hosts Austin and Brenda are here to talk about the 2022 box office hit, Sonic the Hedgehog ... Read more

2 Jun 2022

1hr 26mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 79: Arcades

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 79: Arcades

Today, Austin is here to talk about arcades and to answer the age-old question, just what is an arcade anyway?  Is it a ... Read more

18 May 2022

1hr 30mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 78: McDonaldland

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 78: McDonaldland

This week we’re talking about McDonaldland, the wacky world that McDonald mascot Ronald McDonald and his friends inhabit... Read more

3 May 2022

1hr 23mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 77: Turning Red

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 77: Turning Red

This episode sure is a big one, so hang in there.  Your host Brenda is also incredibly caffeinated, don’t worry about it... Read more

20 Apr 2022

1hr 48mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 76: Toonami

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 76: Toonami

What’s up gamers!? After a news segment where hosts Austin and Brenda try to parse the existence of furry Xbox controlle... Read more

30 Mar 2022

1hr 29mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 75: The Cultural Impact of Star Wars feat. Heather Antos

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 75: The Cultural Impact of Star Wars feat. Heather Antos

This week we have a special treat for you, Mystorians!  Heather Antos, senior editor at IDW and professional penguin ent... Read more

14 Mar 2022

1hr 13mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 74. SHoNM Goes to the Movies #13: Megamind

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 74. SHoNM Goes to the Movies #13: Megamind

"Goes to the Movies" is back, and Austin and Brenda are here to talk about the 2010 Dreamworks animated movie, Megamind.... Read more

2 Mar 2022

1hr 32mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 73 Disney Quest

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 73 Disney Quest

Brenda is here with the topic today, and the topic is the Walt Disney Company’s massive indoor interactive adventure flo... Read more

16 Feb 2022

1hr 23mins

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 72 KB Toys

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 72 KB Toys

Austin is here to talk about the rise and fall of the “toy store in the mall” KB Toys.  While Toys R Us was just a twink... Read more

2 Feb 2022

1hr 24mins

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