secret histories of nerd mysteries

When mother Sheryl Leach set out to create a new type of children's entertainment for her son, she had no idea how big her creation would get, or how much people would grow to despise it.   This episode goes through the inception of the Barney character, highlights the men who brought him to life, and explores the unbelievable amount of hate that the character received from fully grown adults, a form of hate that is all too common on the modern internet.  

Bratz, the popular fashion doll line, was once one of the top-selling fashion doll brands in the world, but then they suddenly disappeared from store shelves.  Find out what was happening behind the scenes at toy company MGA, and learn the details of the decade long legal battle they've been embroiled with against Barbie's creator, Mattel.  

This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2022!

Mike and Brian are joined by special guests Brenda and Austin from the Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries podcast to chat comics and a bit about their super fun, deep dive podcast.

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Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics
• 00:38:56 - Top of the Pile
• 01:06:18 - Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries
• 01:17:14 - Wrap/Credits

Comics Read / Top of Our Pile

• Darth Vader vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith
• Spy x Family
• Static Shock Season 1
• Sabretooth #3
• Newburn #6
• Paper Girls
• Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me
• The Case Files of Jeweler Richard
• My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders
• I Am A Cat Barista Vol. 2
• Seaside Stranger
• Archie Meets Riverdale #1
• Final Crisis
• Dandadan Chapters 22-current
• Cheer Up, Love and Pom Poms

Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.

Producer: Mike Rapin
Editor: Zander Riggs

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