Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Mummies Alive!

October 06, 2026

In the 90's, right in the middle of "mummy-mania" an action cartoon featuring super powered mummies protecting the reincarnation of a child pharaoh should have been a sure-fire hit, right?  That's what everyone working on it thought, and honestly, they should have been right.  So what happened?   Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries

Jaws the Ride

September 29, 2026

In the 80's when Universal Studios Orlando was just in the planning stages, it only made sense to base one of the rides off of the first ever summer blockbuster:  JAWS.  But making a ride where a 25 foot animatronic shark jumps out of the water to attack a real boat of real people is easier said than done.   Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries

Chatting About Garfield - Ft. Joey Clift

September 22, 2026

Today Host Austin and Host Brenda are joined by comedian, television writing, and hopefully soon to be best-selling author Joey Clift to talk about that lasagna-loving orange cat, Garfield.  Pre-Order Joey's Book "We've Been Here the Whole Time!  A not-so-sacred Guide to All Things Native America" Here!And find Joey on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/joeycliiiiiift/https://bsky.app/profile/joeytainment.bsky.social Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become...