Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.57 Care Bears and the Universal Language of Caring

Episode 57

11th August 2021

It’s a slow news week, so Austin and Brenda talk about stinky celebrities and Jeopardy hosts for a while, and then dive into the week’s topic: Care Bears.   Created by American Greetings in 1981, Care Bears were created as a simple way to copyright the Teddy Bear, but they went on to inspire numerous theatrical films, toy lines, and cartoon series.  Bonus:  We discuss our favorite care bears, so if you were dying to know what those are, this is an episode you can’t miss!

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It’s a slow news week, so Austin and Brenda talk about stinky celebrities and Jeopardy hosts for a while, and then dive into the week’s topic: Care Bears.   Created by American Greetings in 1981, Care Bears were created as a simple way to copyright the Teddy Bear, but they went on to inspire numerous theatrical films, toy lines, and cartoon series.  Bonus:  We discuss our favorite care bears, so if you were dying to know what those are, this is an episode you can’t miss!

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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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