Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 52 Console Wars Part 3: Everyone Loses

Episode 52

23rd June 2021

With 90% of the American market in their grasp, Nintendo was on top of the world.  Until the plucky upstart Sega came to town.  Armed with a hedgehog and a little-known console called the “Sega Genesis” Sega is in it to win it, or die trying. Brace yourselves; feelings will be hurt, hedgehog shaped balloons will be popped, and Austin will learn what a bandicoot is (because apparently, they don’t know.)

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With 90% of the American market in their grasp, Nintendo was on top of the world.  Until the plucky upstart Sega came to town.  Armed with a hedgehog and a little-known console called the “Sega Genesis” Sega is in it to win it, or die trying. Brace yourselves; feelings will be hurt, hedgehog shaped balloons will be popped, and Austin will learn what a bandicoot is (because apparently, they don’t know.)

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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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