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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

De: 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!Brenda & Austin Ciencias Sociales
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  • What were some early controversial video games? Death Race, Custer's Revenge, and Leisure Suit Larry

    What were some early controversial video games? Death Race, Custer's Revenge, and Leisure Suit Larry
    Sep 23 2025

    We've talked about Night Trap. We've talked about Mortal Kombat. But what were some of the other games that led up to the creation of the ESRB?

    If you wish to skip the segment on custer's revenge, skip from 22:25 to 35:05
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    54 m
  • Why is Brenda doing an episode about a horse? - Haru Urara

    Why is Brenda doing an episode about a horse? - Haru Urara
    Sep 16 2025

    Yes, you read the title right. Host Brenda is doing an episode on the history of a Japanese racehorse. Is this nerd history? Surprisingly yes. Haru Urara was a racehorse at the Kochi track in Japan who lost 113 out of 113 races she ever participated in. And yet she was beloved by the entire country for her indomitable spirit. Why are we talking about her today? You're going to have to tune in to find out.

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    44 m
  • Ong's Hat: How did the First ARG Spiral out of Control?

    Ong's Hat: How did the First ARG Spiral out of Control?
    Sep 9 2025

    For a long time, Ong's Hat, an abandoned ghost town in New Jersey, has been the subject of many urban legends and local folk tales, but it was also the location and subject for the Internet's first ARG (Alternate Reality Game). However, what happens when Paranormal investigators start treating the very fictional game as real?

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    55 m
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