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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!
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 41 Mail-Bag #1
This week, Hosts Austin and Brenda try something new: answering questions from listeners! Why do Neopets look like they're stuck in 1999? What is a TTRPG? Our…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 40 SHoNM Goes to the Movies #6 Justice League: The Snyder Cut
Dear Mystorians, Austin and Brenda watched a four-hour-long movie, to tell you all about it, so maybe you won’t have to suffer as they did. In this episode…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 39 Static Shock (specifically, the cartoon)
News this week includes a lot of talk about the Tom and Jerry the movie. Austin just finished their re-watch of “Static Shock”, the fifth animated addition to…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 38 Detective Conan (And the Curious Case of Case Closed)
Brenda and Austin talk about Ash Ketchum’s mom, and sensationalist nerdy news site headlines, before diving into the history of Brenda’s latest obsession, the…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 37 Sonic the Hedgehog the Game (1991)
The nerd news keeps coming and it don’t stop coming (so buckle up Mystorians). Also, Brenda experiences a major technological meltdown in which this episode…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 36: Goes to the Movies #5 Earwig and the Witch / Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
In nerd news this week, Cruella’s getting her own movie (what about the puppies) and Infinity Train has officially been renewed, and much more! Next, Brenda…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 35: Sonic Hedgehog the Movie (& Knuckles)
There was a lot of nerd news this weekend! Blue sky Studios has closed (oh no). Gina Carano has been fired (thank goodness). And more! Then, Brenda deep dives…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 34 The MPA (this one’s all about movie ratings)
Brenda and Austin start this episode off by contemplating what Sega cameos might be in the new Sonic cartoon (Majima from Yakuza, anyone) and then deep dive…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 33 Return to Chuck E. Cheese
After a lengthy Nerd News where we discuss the stock market, Sonic’s new voice actor, Black Widow, and Big Lady Resident Evil, Host Austin and Host Brenda…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 32: SHoNM Goes to the Movies #4 Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (gay Jack the Ripper) & Soul
"Did we almost forget to do a “Goes to the Movies” this month? Nope. While there's very little nerd news, we did watch two movies, “Detective Conan: The…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 31 King of The Hill
This week’s episode starts off on a serious note as we talk about the unrelenting internet harassment that Black creators experience on an almost daily basis…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 30 The Lego Movie (and other stuff)
"It’s been a month since Host Brenda and Host Austin have recorded together. Can their legendary friendship hope to be stronger than...INTERNET LAG? Host…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 29 Happy New Year from The Twilight Zone
Host Austin is here to talk about the Twilight Zone, an incredibly groundbreaking television franchise that redefined psychological horror and science fiction…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 28 SHoNM Goes to the Movies #3 Grandma Got Runover by a Reindeer/Jingle Jangle
Happy Holidays everyone! We’re aware we’ve missed the holidays, but Christmas movies are eternal. The first film this week is Grandma Got Runover by a…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 27 The Digimon Movie (monster friends to the boys and girls)
In an incredible upset, Brenda has come to talk about the Digimon movie, a film that she, very openly admits to disliking. Will she find anything redeeming on…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.26 Godzilla, Gojira, Whichever You Prefer
"In honor of Godzilla day (which was November 3rd) Host Austin talks about the king of all monsters. Godzilla, Gojira, whichever you prefer; this massive movie…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.25 Goes to the Movies Double Feature Pt. 2 Twitches & Happy Halloween Scooby Doo
Host Austin, and Host Brenda return to the movies to round off Spooky Month (which is actually November now). The first feature is the Disney Channel Original…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.24 It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (but only on apple + this year)
It’s the end of an era, and potentially the end of the world. For the first time in almost 60 years, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” will not air on…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.23 The Blade Trilogy, and also, the McBarge
Spooky Month continues with Marvel’s often forgotten blockbuster movie “Blade”. Without “Blade” you can forget your precious MCU. Your Iron Mans. Your Thors…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.22 Scooby Dooby Doo and the SHONM Gang Too
Spooky Month is now officially in November. Time is meaningless, and we can do as we please. As the first installation of Spooky Month, Host Brenda brings…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.21 Storm AKA Ororo Monroe
Today, Host Austin is here to talk about the stormy history of Ororo Monroe AKA Storm, one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe. What does…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.20 Night Trap (Watch Out Behind you!)
This week on another exciting episode of SHoNM, Brenda talks about the 1992 Sega CDI Game, "Night Trap", a game with a wild history involving cancelled Hasbro…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.19 I Wanna be a Toys R Us Kid (again)
This week, we discuss everyone's favorite defunct toy store chain run by a Giraffe. Warning, we cry. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.18 Brenda and Austin Go to the Movies!
Welcome to the first episode of "Goes to the Movies" today Host Austin and Host Brenda talk about "Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace, Vs. The Universe" and…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.17 Blockbuster Video (and Other Tales of Days Gone-By)
Cartoons are over. Long live Blockbuster and video rentals. Austin and Brenda discuss the history of what was once the world's largest video rental giant…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.16 Cartoon Network Pt.3
Welcome back for the startling conclusion of the Cartoon Network Trilogy. Host Brenda has defeated the virus from Scooby Doo and the Cyber Chase and this…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.15 Cartoon Network Pt.2
Cartoon Network returns. Brenda shares a hazy memory about of of the network's lesser known programming blocks. We talk about Gumball a little more than we…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.14 Cartoon Network Pt.1
After Host Austin and Host Brenda discus the future of movie theaters as a whole, Austin brings Cartoon Network to the table. Learn about Moxie the dog, Ted…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.13 The Curious Case of The Emperor's New Groove (and Kingdom of the Sun...and Sting)
Comic con came and went, and nothing of much import occurred, so we don't have much to say. However, Host Brenda watched a 20 year old Disney movie and…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.12 Avatar the Last Airbender (and Korra too!)
Avatar the Last Airbender is now on Netflix, with it's sequel, Legend of Korra coming soon! Host Austin shares some facts about this groundbreaking animated…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.11 Space Jam (C'mon and Slam)
We're back, and here to talk about the unlikely 1996 blockbuster hit, Space Jam. We delve into how this movie should not exist (we both love it, don't worry)…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 10 Animal Crossing and a City Full of Expensive Applebees
SWIMMING IS COMING TO ANIMAL CROSSING. Austin tells us all about Nintendo's Animal Crossing series; about how bonkers its sales numbers are, how New Horizons…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.9 Pokemon Snap (and Some Ghost Stuff too!)
This week on Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries, Brenda and Austin share some school memories, the two discuss some new pokemon announcements, and dive into…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.8 Nicktoons Pt.2
Austin and Brenda are back with part two of Nicktoons~~~~~It's time to discuss some babies, and that football head kid, and one good good spongeboy. Let's get…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.7 Nicktoons Pt.1
Hey kids! There's some strong language in this episode (and all our episodes), so please go watch She-ra instead. It's very good.This week, we ask the…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.6 Saturday Morning Cartoons
This week, Austin and Brenda talk about Saturday morning cartoons.But more importantly, Black Lives Matter. No debate Help support this show and unlock bonus…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.5 Tron, Not Just a Level in Kingdom Hearts
A shorter episode this week because Brenda had a meeting with her jobs counselor. The meeting didn't happen, but the episode is still short.This week, Brenda…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.4 Go Go Power Rangers and the Dark Side of Morphin
Minor Audio Issues with this Episode. Please Be Patient!Austin brings 90's classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to the table, childhoods are ruined, but Brian…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.3 Disney Channel Original Movies
This week, the weather outside is frightful. Brenda brings Disney Channel Original Movies to the table, Austin loves Brink, Halloween Town comes up more than…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.2 TMNT (The Movie, Cartoon and Comics!)
There are some small audio issues with this episode! Please bear with us.This time on Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries, Brenda gets the podcast's name wrong…
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.1 Chuck-E-Cheese and Other Nostalgias
In this groundbreaking first episode, Brenda comes in real hot with the basic history of Chuck E. Cheese, Austin saves some plants from his office, we learn…