Did McGruff the Crime Dog Really Take a Bite out of Crime?

Episode 185

6th January 2026

In the 60’s and 70’s, violent crime rates were an all-time high in the United States. Can a trenchcoat-wearing bloodhound find a way to empower the people and “take a bite out of crime”?

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In the 60’s and 70’s, violent crime rates were an all-time high in the United States. Can a trenchcoat-wearing bloodhound find a way to empower the people and “take a bite out of crime”?

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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!

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