Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 78: McDonaldland

Episode 78

3rd May 2022

This week we’re talking about McDonaldland, the wacky world that McDonald mascot Ronald McDonald and his friends inhabit.  Learn about the evolution of the Hamburgler from "Lone Jogger" to weirdly sexy dad.  Witness the details of yet another corporate lawsuit.  And once again fear the unhinged visage of Ronald McDonald’s terrifying clown dog Sundae.

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This week we’re talking about McDonaldland, the wacky world that McDonald mascot Ronald McDonald and his friends inhabit.  Learn about the evolution of the Hamburgler from “Lone Jogger” to weirdly sexy dad.  Witness the details of yet another corporate lawsuit.  And once again fear the unhinged visage of Ronald McDonald’s terrifying clown dog Sundae.

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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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