Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.17 Blockbuster Video (and Other Tales of Days Gone-By)

Episode 17

14th October 2020

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 horror as Austin recounts their harrowing Family Video experience.  This episode has it all.

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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 horror as Austin recounts their harrowing Family Video experience.  This episode has it all.

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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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