Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Episode 83: The Predator

Episode 83

7th September 2022

After sharing one tiny scrap of good news, and talking about the latest Pokémon updates, your host Austin shares the story behind one of their guilty pleasure franchises:  The Predator.  Have you ever wanted to know how they achieved that invisible cloaking effect?  Or what the experience was like for the actor inside the iconic Predator suit? Perhaps you've lost sleep agonizing over what the Predator’s glowing blood was made of? If you answered "Yes!" to any of the above (or even if you didn't) this is the podcast episode for you!

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After sharing one tiny scrap of good news, and talking about the latest Pokémon updates, your host Austin shares the story behind one of their guilty pleasure franchises:  The Predator.  Have you ever wanted to know how they achieved that invisible cloaking effect?  Or what the experience was like for the actor inside the iconic Predator suit? Perhaps you’ve lost sleep agonizing over what the Predator’s glowing blood was made of? If you answered “Yes!” to any of the above (or even if you didn’t) this is the podcast episode for you!

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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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