
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHobbiesLeisure | |||

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Not only do they talk about fascinating stories, the hosts are hilarious and have great chemistry. I jumped into a random episode with no context and their banter drew me in as much as the research.
It’s really great that anyone, regardless of talent or expertise, can have their own podcast.
Idk what you guys changed but honestly I can actually hear the show not at full volume at work so THANK YOU! This show is fantastic for a silly, informative look at nerd history! The women in games episode was amazing, learned a ton. Thank you guys for making my day better.
I LOVE to learn about the history of the stuff I like and the stuff that’s shaped pop culture, but this podcast is neat because it allows them to explore really small niches of content, and Austin and Brenda are also very good at making me interested in the history of stuff I otherwise don’t have any context for. (It was also a truly bizarre experience realizing we live in the same state and funny to hear it come up so often. I’m Spongebob pointing at his hat on TV any time they mention a place ... more
I always find myself laughing out loud at the silly, nerdy jokes the to posts make. They have great chemistry, and it's obvious that they have been friends for a long time. I might not completely agree with their political worldview, but that's not why I tune in. thanks for letting me be part of your pop-culture-obsessed friend group! Hilarious!
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Two friends explore nerd history through a casual, chatty lens, pairing deep dives into obscure pop-culture topics with playful banter. Recent episodes span tween-era TV, theme parks, product placement, manga origins, and other cultural curiosities, all stitched together by warm host chemistry and a willingness to wander into tangents. Listeners often praise the duo's enthusiasm, accessibility, and knack for turning niche histories into entertaining stories, with occasional notes about editing or tone that some episodes could tighten up. The show stands out for turning nerd nostalgia into approachable, broadly appealing history of media and culture, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy playful, well-researched explorations of pop-cu... more
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