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When Mattel premiered their Hot Wheels cartoon in the 1960’s in order to promote their latest line of toys, they had no way of knowing that they had just opened a can of worms that would change the landscape of children’s programming forever, for better or for worse.
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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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