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Hosted by Brenda & Austin · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 216 episodes
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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 hosts Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries, a society show with 216 episodes published.
Michigan was experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world this week, so here is a rerun of a classic SHONM episode for your enjoyment! In 1976, disgraced wallstreet investor Eugene Mullvihill opened the infamo
CLAMP is an absolutely legendary group of all female Manga creators known for classics such as Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits and xxxHolic. But how did this group of women come together? And what the hell does "CLAMP" even m
In the modern day, we're so used to being advertised to, that an ad in our favorite films doesn't even phase us anymore. However, the history of product placement and film might be more intertwined than you think, and wh
What if I told you that there was a manga in Japan that not only revolutionized the genre of sports manga, but inspired a plane Hijacking? Today, Host Austin talks about the famous boxing manga, Ashita no Joe and how thi
When the Walt Disney company set out to open a new international theme park under their umbrella, they had no idea that they were entering into a venture that would result in millions of dollars in debt, a graveyard of c
Betty Boop is one of the oldest animated characters in existence, and yet she is really only known as a face on t-shirts and purses. How did she come into existence, and more importantly, is Betty Boop Black? Help suppor
In 1992, the UK unleashed a force so terrible, so annoying, that the world would never be the same. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries
Before Dreamworks released the box office hit, Shrek, they were a small studio trying to find their footing with ambitions of becoming larger than Disney. In what would soon become Dreamwork's signature move, they decide
It's hard to believe that there was a time before Hannah Montana, before That's so Raven, before Even Stevens, when The Disney Channel was a much different place. You have Zoog Disney to thank for the success of all thes
Before Drake and Josh. Before Ned's Declassified. Before Pete and Pete, there was "Salute Your Shorts" a kid sitcom about the highs and lows of middle school summer camp. Help support this show and unlock bonus content!
Welcome to a special episode of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries! Not only is this episode the first of the 2026 Max Fun Drive, but it's also the very first video episode. But don't worry, you can still listen to the e
It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, John Moe (Sleeping with Celebrities & Depresh Mode
As requested by our lovely subscriber's as part of 2025's Max Fun Drive, Host Austin and Host Brenda are here to review Joker 2, a movie that wastes everyone's time and has nothing to say. Help support this show and unlo
Back before there were dozens of different energy drinks to choose from, back before soda game in plastic bottles, there was a humble little juice company called Hanson's Juice, and they made the best juice on the Americ
In this episode, Host Brenda delves into the mad world of James Cameron, who seems to have an obsession about filming people in giant tanks of water. Whether it's a 50 foot deep tank inside of an abandoned nuclear power
Since the dawn of time, mankind has been playing around with guns, and that drive even extended to video games. Right at the very beginning of video game history, light guns allowed players to simulate the real feeling o
This week Host Brenda dives into the chaotic production history of 1989’s Little Nemo in Slumberland, a Japanese/American animated film based on Windsor McCay’s influential 1905 comic strip. This story involves Hayao Miy
In an era where superhero movies are few and far between, famed music producer Quincy Jones sets out to adapt the story of the recently introduced superhero, Steel. However, between a writer/director who wanted to change
Before there were official olympic sanctioned mascots for every olympic games, there were unofficial mascots. Sometimes they were already the mascot of an existing sporting event, or sometimes they were just a piece of m
In this episode of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries, Host Austin delves deep into the origins and cultural impact of Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books. While they are commonly credited with popularizing interactive ficti
Joe Dante
1 appearance on this show
John Moe
1 appearance on this show
George Lucas
Documentary · Faybl
1 appearance on this show
Hayao Miyazaki
co-founder of Studio Ghibli
1 appearance on this show
Brea Grant
director, writer, actor · Reading Glasses
1 appearance on this show
Mallory O'Meara
author · Reading Smut
1 appearance on this show
Mallory O'Meara
author · Reading Smut
1 appearance on this show
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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries is hosted by Brenda & Austin. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 216 episodes.
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