Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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 you’ll get Cyborg doing his best, Brenda dwelling on Aquaman’s tight wet jeans a little too much, and Austin trying to figure out just what happened in this four-hour-long train-wreck of a Director’s Cut.  Come-along for this super-sized (Snyd...

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 the DC animated universe, and one of the most successful WB cartoons of all time.  We talk about the history of Milestone Comics, Dwayne McDuffie’s legacy, and how it’s definitely time for HBO Max to bring us more Static Shock. Help support...

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 1000 episode mystery series, Detective Conan. Just who IS Slick Lacey? Why has Conan gone on for so long?  Should planes have a third pilot called the co-co-pilot..?  We reveal the answers to these questions, and more! Help support this show...

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 was almost lost, so cherish it!  Afterwards,  Austin is here to talk about Sonic the Hedgehog’s first foray into gaming all the way back in 1991.  Learn about Sonic’s Human girlfriend Madonna, and more useful hedgehog facts this week on NERD...

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 and Austin discuss Studio Ghibli’s first CGI movie “Earwig and the Witch”!  Also, “Cinderella”, an incredible forgotten gem of a film that paved the way for other movies such as “Jingle Jangle”! Help support this show and unlock bonus content...

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 into the Sonic Hedgehog movie, and let me assure you, there’s a lot more to it than just the character redesign.  This is a podcast episode almost thirty years in the making.  Grab a chilidog, queue up the theme song to Sonic SAT AM, and...

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 into the movie rating system in the United States, the MPA.  Is it really a good idea to put movie ratings in the hands of the corporations that create them?  Are movies featuring Black and LGBTQ+ characters unfairly given high ratings? (the a...

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 return to Chuck E. Cheese to cover some of what happened with the brand after our first episode back in May of 2020.  We also discuss another animatronic restaurant chain “Major Magic’s” and how their planned reopening last year went really sout...

" 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 Phantom of Baker Street”, which is kind of like “Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase”, except if you die in the game you die for real. Also Disney/Pixar’s “Soul” a complicated film that invokes complicated emotions and probably shouldn’t have starred...

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, and update our listeners on the situation between Ray Fischer and Warner Bros. It’s Austin’s week to pick a topic, and they’ve chosen “King of the Hill”, their all-time favorite show.  This episode has it all.  King of the Hill facts.  Lost...

"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 Brenda brings one of her favorite movies, The Lego Movie, to the table.  Just how long would it have taken to make the Lego Movie in stop motion?  Was it really WB’s first animated film in ten years?  How does Host Austin feel about How to Tra...

Host Austin is here to talk about the Twilight Zone, an incredibly groundbreaking television franchise that redefined psychological horror and science fiction and continues to have relevancy to this very day. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries

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 Reindeer, a Christmas classic that absolutely no one has seen, and everyone seems to dislike. The second movie is Jingle Jangle, an incredible film that you should stream right now on Netflix if you haven’t already!  What are you waiting for? Help...

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 her latest rewatch?  Will Austin ever recover from missing out on covering this topic themselves?  Will anyone ever trust Brenda’s opinion on anything ever again?  Tune in to find out! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become...

"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 giant had humble beginnings in post war Japan.  How does Godzilla’s legacy hold up today?  How does it fit in with America’s obsession with large monsters and our rampant military propaganda?  Why is “King Kong vs. Godzilla” a real movie?...

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 Movie “Twitches”, the tale of twin witches separated at birth who discover they have magical powers. It’s in the top ten of Disney Channel Movies, and is Austin’s favorite movie that takes place on Halloween. The second film is “Happy Hallow...

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 cable. What does this mean for other Snoopy specials that have faded into obscurity? Why does Sony Music Japan own a major chunk of the “Peanuts” Company? And just who is Wild Brain Entertainment? We only answer some of these questions. Others,...

Spooky Month continues with Marvel’s often forgotten blockbuster movie “Blade”. Without “Blade” you can forget your precious MCU. Your Iron Mans. Your Thors. Your Captain Americas. “Blade” paved the way for superhero movies as mainstream entertainment. Host Brenda also talks about the McBarge, a floating Mcdonalds. It’s relevant. Trust me. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a...

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 kid’s horror classic “Scooby Doo” to the table. We talk about the Smithsonian a lot more than you would be expecting, but I promise, it’s relevant. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmy...

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 the future hold for this incredibly underutilised character? Find out, Mystorians! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries

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 VCR gaming systems, Nolan Bushnel (again), a congressional hearing about violence in video games, and Nintendo viciously taking out the competition by any means necessary. This is an episode you don't want to miss (you don't want to miss any...

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 member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries

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 the 2020 Disney Plus exclusive non-theatrical movie "Mulan". AN IMPORTANT NOTE:  SHoM went to the movies! We tried something new & hope you enjoy! During this episode we both speak of how we enjoyed the film Mulan.   We’ve learned since reco...

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,: Blockbuster.  Brenda brings some obscure Blockbuster facts to the table.  Listen and hear about Blockbuster's war with Nintendo over Video game rentals.  About Block Buster Block party, a massive Discovery Zone for Adults.  And CRINGE in horr...

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 episode is going up right on time. We enter the 2010's and Cartoon Network's second golden age.  Steven Universe!  Adventure Time!  Regular Show! Brenda googles Amazing World of Gumball cosplay and immediately regrets it.  Austin talks in depth...