Best Super Mystery Bros Podcasts (2025)

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🍅 Heinz Ketchup: The King of Condiments | 33 42:16

3d ago42:16

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When entrepreneur Henry J. Heinz went bankrupt after his first venture, he nearly lost it all—his farmland, his parents' home, and his own reputation. But then, he launched a stunning comeback that changed everything about the meaning of the name “Heinz.” This Master of Tomatoes built a condiment empire on super fresh produce and, by pioneering foo…

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💧 LaCroix: The Cinderella of Seltzers | 32 42:25

10d ago42:25

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This sexy seltzer started out more than 40 years ago as a Wisconsin brewery’s quiet, nonalcoholic spinoff. Throughout the 80s and early 90s, LaCroix remained the low-key, low-cal fave of Midwestern Little League coaches and soccer moms. But then, LaCroix hit its stride—and its second act, reborn as the trendy choice of Hollywood writers, Instagram …

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S5 E13: The Hoia-Baciu Forest - Portals, Poltergiests, & The Dead Zone 1:22:42

11d ago1:22:42

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In this week’s episode, Woody and Tyler head deep into the heart of Transylvania to explore one of the strangest, most unnerving places on Earth: Hoia-Baciu Forest—a dense, twisted woodland often called the Bermuda Triangle of Romania. Locals say it’s cursed. Visitors report ghost sightings, lost time, and physical attacks. And somewhere in the cen…

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Super Mario Bros: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach (1986) | Ep 28 29:54

12d ago29:54

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Ok, turns out we missed a 1986 Japanese theatrical animated Super Mario movie? Whoops! Better late than never. Anyway, please enjoy this blast from the past and if you don't like that we chose to watch the fan dub, maybe go eat a poison mushroom. Welcome to Video Game Movie Hell! Nirav, Jess, and Felicia are watching every video game movie ever mad…

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🌎 Google Maps: The Actual ‘Everything App’ | 31 42:32

17d ago42:32

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When out-of-work coder Jens Rasmussen couldn’t find directions to a cafe in Copenhagen, he wound up changing navigation forever. Alongside his brother Lars (also an out-of-work coder), Jens developed a radical vision—not just for a faster map, but a vibrant, multi-dimensional platform to help plan your entire life. With maxed-out credit cards, thes…

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S5 E12: Warp Zone - The Bizarre Legacy of Super Mario Bros. (1993) 1:19:42

18d ago1:19:42

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In this nostalgia-packed, mushroom-fueled episode, Woody and Tyler plunge headfirst into the pixelated madness of one of the strangest movies of the 1990s… The Super Mario Bros. movie. Yes—the live-action one. Yes—with Bob Hoskins. Yes—that one. Released just weeks before Jurassic Park, this movie was supposed to be a surefire hit. Instead, it beca…

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🍑 Juicy Couture Tracksuit: How Cozy-Core Went Viral | 30 43:55

24d ago43:55

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In a high-end boutique between Hollywood and Beverly Hills, Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor met as fashion-obsessed shopgirls with dreams of entrepreneurship. But they had no obvious path to get there… until Gela became pregnant – with nothing to wear. What came next was a history-making business venture started with only $200 and a pile of…

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S5 E11: Sergei Ponomarenko and Other Tales of Time Travel 1:23:37

25d ago1:23:37

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In this mind-bending episode, Woody and Tyler dive headfirst into some of the strangest, most compelling time travel stories ever recorded. We kick things off with the eerie case of Sergei Ponomarenko—a man who allegedly disappeared in 1958 and reappeared decades later... without having aged a day. Then, things get even weirder. From the possibilit…

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Hitman (2007) | Video Game Movie Hell Ep 27 35:18

27d ago35:18

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The bald one strikes back! Also how old is that girl Welcome to Video Game Movie Hell! Nirav, Jess, and Felicia are watching every video game movie ever made in chronological order (really). Watch on YouTube (censored), or on Spotify or our website (not censored) for free. Check out all the ways to watch along at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gamebusterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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🥤Frappuccino: The Billion-Dollar Brainfreeze Starbucks Nearly Killed | 29 41:15

1M ago41:15

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The cream-topped, dome-lidded Frappuccino is the caffeinated crown jewel of the Starbucks empire. It helped the company break out from regional coffee chain to global lifestyle brand, made cold drinks into 75% of Starbucks’ beverage sales, and created a whole new language of filibuster-length orders (“Can I get a grande vanilla bean frappe, in a ve…

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#76 - Ryan North's Adventure Time 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

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It's ADVENTURE TIME! We grab our friends [really just each other] and head to distant lands to enjoy the first few arcs of the Adventure Time comic book series, written by Canada's Own Ryan North! His entire 35-issue run is now available in the "Adventure Time Compendium Vol. 1" from Oni Press! Closing song "Pendleton Ward Is Talented Excellent" by…

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🐢Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The “Dumbest” Best Idea Yet | 28 41:49

1M ago41:49

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Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were just trying to get work. These two broke illustrators were scraping by on side hustles and instant ramen… until, one fateful night, Kevin drew a doodle to get Peter to laugh: a nunchuck-wielding turtle in a ninja mask. But this one “dumb” drawing would launch the most successful self-published, creator-owned comic…

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S5 E10: Glitches, Lifetimes, and The Hidden Code of Reality 1:19:12

1M ago1:19:12

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This week on That Would Be Rad… What if your entire life—your memories, your relationships, your struggles, your dreams—was nothing more than a line of code? What if you’ve already lived 54 million other lives… ...and just don’t remember any of them? In this mind-bending episode, we dive headfirst into simulation theory through the lens of two radi…

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🔫Super Soaker: Invented by a Rocket Scientist (Literally) | 27 40:59

2M ago40:59

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Lonnie Johnson was already a brilliant Air Force engineer working on cutting edge, planet-saving inventions…when a surprise bathroom discovery (we’ve all been there) sparked an idea that changed water fights forever. This nuclear scientist's side hustle—a game-changing water gun prototype—would go on to reshape backyard battles and launch a billion…

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🐣 Peeps: A Backroom Marshmallow Mystery | 26 40:44

2M ago40:44

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Roscoe Rodda was in the fight of his life. His candy factory was right down the road from Milton Hershey’s—yes, THAT Hershey’s—and he needed to set himself apart. So Roscoe embraced a single holiday to get the competitive confectionery edge: Easter. Chocolate eggs, jellybeans… and a secret treat painstakingly sculpted behind closed doors: a marshma…

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Postal (2007) | Video Game Movie Hell Ep 26 24:38

2M ago24:38

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If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all. Nothing at all. Welcome to Video Game Movie Hell! Nirav, Jess, and Felicia are watching every video game movie ever made in chronological order (really). Watch on YouTube (censored), or on Spotify or our website (not censored) for free. Check out all the ways to watch along at ⁠⁠⁠https://gam…

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S5 E9: Blob's, Bigfoots, and Flying Humanoids - MORE Tales of the Paranormal on Patrol 1:26:01

2M ago1:26:01

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Last week, we cracked open the case files of some of the strangest paranormal encounters ever reported by police officers — and this week, we’re back to finish what we started. In Part 2, Woody dives into even more bizarre, unsettling, and downright mind-bending stories of law enforcement officers who came face-to-face with entities that defy logic…

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📱iPhone: The Device Steve Jobs Didn’t Want to Build | 25 42:08

2M ago42:08

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Before 2007, mobile phones had tiny keyboards, crappy screens with internet so slow - you could finish a super burrito while waiting for your MySpace profile to load. Then Apple wowed the world with the iPhone: a digital Swiss Army knife that replaced cameras, maps, music players, AND created an entire new app economy. But the wildest part? Steve J…

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S5 E8: Paranormal Patrol - True Tales from The Thin Blue Line 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

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This week on That Would Be Rad, Woody and Tyler embark on a spine-tingling journey into the realm where law enforcement meets the paranormal. Buckle up as they share some of the most bizarre and unexplainable encounters ever reported by police officers — revealing the strange and eerie phenomena that lurk just beyond the veil of our reality. 🚔 What…

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🧀 Goldfish Crackers: The Most Romantic Snack | 24 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Margaret Rudkin’s family was in crisis. The Great Depression cleaned out their finances, her husband was bedridden after an accident, and her son was suffering from crippling allergies. Things were looking grim… until Margaret invented a revolutionary wheat bread, and built a baked-goods empire named for the tree in her front yard: Pepperidge Farm.…

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S5 E7: Captain Kutchie's Key Lime Pie Mystery 1:32:00

2M ago1:32:00

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This week on That Would Be Rad, Tyler and Woody dive deep into the bizarre and captivating world of Captain Kutchie's Key Lime Pie, a mystery that has perplexed Internet sleuths for over a decade. What starts as a seemingly innocent obsession with a long-closed restaurant's dessert spirals into a labyrinth of strange comments and cryptic references…

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#40 - The 1995 San Diego Tank Rampage (A 30 Year Retrospective) 54:13

2M ago54:13

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On May 17, 1995, local San Diego tweaker Shawn Nelson drove up to the National Guard Armory on Mesa College Dr, broke into a 57-ton tank, fired it up, and became a local legend. As the 30th anniversary of the infamous San Diego Tank Rampage approaches, join Kyle and Nate as they take a wild ride down memory lane. They revisit the chaotic 23-minute …

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Mystery of the Attic Ghost 47:56

2M ago47:56

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S05 - EP13 To the ALBUM boys it’s just another night of spaghetti dinner and podcasting, but while they are talking about what’s new with the band, a mysterious crash comes from the attic… it can’t be Winfield’s new cat, he’s in the basement! The spooky sound leads them upstairs only for the door to lock behind them! Will they ever make it out? Or …

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📺 MTV: How Video Killed the Radio Star | 23 42:32

2M ago42:32

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In 1981, a scrappy ex-radio executive named John Lack had a wild vision: “What if there was a 24-hour television channel devoted entirely to music videos?” Back then, music videos weren’t really a thing, just a goofy way for record labels to promote new albums (Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody? Basically a hype video). But Lack saw them as the perfect opp…

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Resident Evil Extinction (2007) | VGMH Ep 25 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

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Note: This has been blocked on Youtube in all English speaking countries due to copyright I am unable to get around after weeks of disputes. To watch, head to our website below!While the first two live action Resident Evils were campy fun, this one kind of misses the mark. More laser grids! Although it's nice to see Iainn Glen back on VGMH!Welcome …

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S5 E6: Jacobo Grinberg - The Scientist Who Vanished Into The Matrix 54:57

2M ago54:57

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This week on That Would Be Rad, Woody takes the reins for a solo exploration into the enigmatic life and disappearance of Dr. Jacobo Grinberg, a brilliant neuroscientist whose quest to merge science and mysticism led him down a path shrouded in mystery. 🧠 A child prodigy turned groundbreaking researcher, Grinberg dedicated his life to unraveling th…

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🌭 Costco’s Kirkland: How a $1.50 Hot Dog Changed Store Brands Forever | 22 43:17

3M ago43:17

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If you currently own a 12-pack of bath tissue, a 150-count bag of laundry pods, and/or a 48-oz jar of cashews, chances are they all have the same label: Kirkland Signature. Costco debuted this private-label brand—aka ‘store brand’—in 1995 and since then, it’s become a sales-driving juggernaut. Kirkland products now account for a quarter of Costco’s…

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🌮 Doritos Locos Tacos: The Cheesy Mashup That Saved Taco Bell | 21 41:33

3M ago41:33

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Taco Bell was struggling and needed an idea so bold… so over-the-top… so WEIRD… that it would capture America’s taste buds and Instagram feeds. So when it unveiled the Doritos Locos Tacos (or ""DLT"") in 2012, jaws dropped…then immediately started chomping. The hard-shell taco coated with cheesy Dorito dusting became the biggest fast food hit of th…

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S5 E5: Deadly Legends of The Kelpie and The Kappa 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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💀 Deadly Legends Await… 💀 This week on That Would Be Rad, we’re plunging into the dark waters of folklore to uncover two of the most terrifying aquatic legends from across the world: Scotland’s Kelpie and Japan’s Kappa. 🌊 A beautiful horse standing by the water’s edge… but once you touch it, you’ll never escape. 🇯🇵 A strange, turtle-like trickster …

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#75 - Jack Of Hearts!!! <3 <3 <3 1:29:40

3M ago1:29:40

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Who is Jack Of Hearts?? I'll do you one better: WHY is Jack Of Hearts?!?? Jack's popped in and out of Marvel stories over the past few decades, but has never quite gotten the spotlight he's deserved -- UNTIL NOW. FINALLY, here it is, as teased way back in episode 1 -- a deep-dive into one of Mike's all-time favorite Marvel characters, Jack Hart AKA…

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🌇 Sesame Street: The Trojan Horse Of TV | 20 44:06

3M ago44:06

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Once upon a time, American kids had a problem—OK, two. They were watching way, WAY too much TV and they were falling way, way behind in school. But then a trailblazing producer and her psychologist friend asked a bold question: What if we used the first problem to solve the second? The result: Sesame Street, home of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert &…

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S5 E4: Skinwalkers, Portals, and Not-Deer, OH MY! 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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Get ready to have your mind blown in this electrifying episode of That Would Be Rad! Woody and Tyler take you on a wild journey into the mysterious world of dreams and the paranormal—where the line between reality and the supernatural gets seriously blurred. Imagine this: Tyler finds himself in a dream so real it shakes him to the core. In the midd…

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🏔️ Patagonia Fleece: The Billion Dollar Toilet Seat Cover | 19 42:13

3M ago42:13

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Designed to keep climbers snug on El Capitan, the Patagonia fleece became the unofficial uniform of venture capitalists and finance bros (earning the nickname Patagucci). But thrill-seeking Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard never aimed for a high-end market. In fact, he built a $3 billion brand while trying not to be a businessman. Yvon's a self-des…

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S5 E3: Presidents, Paradoxes, Possums, & The Booth Mummy Mystery 1:27:32

3M ago1:27:32

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In this thrilling episode of That Would Be Rad, Woody and Tyler dive into the bizarre world of U.S. presidential history, exploring strange coincidences, conspiracy theories, and peculiar anecdotes that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. As the duo celebrates the week of Valentine's Day, they discuss everything from childho…

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🍦Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food: A Collab Born in an Old Gas Station | 18 41:50

4M ago41:50

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Phish Food: it’s more Vermont than Bernie Sanders snowboarding down a mountain of maple sugar. This philanthropic ice cream came out of an epic ‘90s partnership between two Burlington legends: the jam band Phish, and Ben & Jerry’s. (You can thank the band for the caramel ribbon) But the Phish Food story really begins with Ben & Jerry themselves: tw…

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S5 E2: The Allagash Abductions - The Terrifying True Story 1:21:14

4M ago1:21:14

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In thismind-blowing episode ofThat Would Be Rad, Woody takes you deep into one of the mostchilling alien abduction cases in history—theAllagash Abductions of 1976. What started as a peacefulcanoeing trip in the remote Maine wilderness quickly turned into anightmare beyond belief. Four friends—Jim and Jack Weiner, Charles Foltz, and Chuck Rak—set ou…

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#39 - Escape From Alcatraz: The 1962 Prison Break Conspiracy (REDUX) 2:01:43

4M ago2:01:43

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Welcome back to this homecoming edition of SUPER MYSTERY BROS as we revisit the case of the 1962 Alcatraz Prison escape. Did the three inmates John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris make it across the San Francisco Bay and on to a new life full of sunshine, smiles, and margaritas? Or did they get swept away into the Pacific Ocean and die ho…

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Like a Dragon (2007) | Video Game Movie Hell Ep 24 46:21

4M ago46:21

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In a stunning twist, this might be the best video game movie ever? Takashi Miike brings a distinct style and tone to this film that doesn't quite fit the Yakuza games it's adapting, but makes for a fantastic standalone crime thriller! Welcome to Video Game Movie Hell! Nirav, Jess, and Felicia are watching every video game movie ever made in chronol…

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🎩 Monopoly: The Shocking Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Game | 17 42:45

4M ago42:45

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Monopoly: the game that taught you to ruthlessly bankrupt your friends and family, one hotel at a time. With 250 million copies sold worldwide, ⅔ of American homes have a copy. But you probably don't know its shocking origin story: Monopoly rewards runaway greed — but was originally created by a feminist to teach about the evils of economic inequal…

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S5 E1: The Immortal Mystery of The Count of Saint Germain 1:34:25

4M ago1:34:25

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Welcome to the highly anticipated Season 5 premiere of That Would Be Rad! Join Woody and Tyler as they delve into the captivating legend of the Count of Saint Germain—a figure shrouded in mystery, rumored to possess the secrets of immortality and alchemy. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The enigmatic life of the Count, who appeared in 18th-century E…

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#74 - Deep Cuts 1:21:56

4M ago1:21:56

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𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘒𝘠𝘓𝘌 𝘏𝘐𝘎𝘎𝘐𝘕𝘚 & 𝘑𝘖𝘌 𝘊𝘓𝘈𝘙𝘒 (𝘙𝘈𝘋𝘐𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘉𝘓𝘈𝘊𝘒) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘓𝘓-𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘙 𝘊𝘈𝘚𝘛 𝘖𝘍 𝘈𝘙𝘛𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘚 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘐𝘟 𝘋𝘖𝘜𝘉𝘓𝘌-𝘓𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘛𝘏 𝘐𝘚𝘚𝘜𝘌𝘚 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦, 𝘫𝘰𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘢𝘻𝘻! DEEP CUTS was the final trade paperback that both Justin + Mike bought at the end the calendar year. Now available in a collected edition from Image Comics, thi…

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⚡ Red Bull: How The World Got Its Wiiings | 16 45:17

4M ago45:17

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What’s keeping us up at night (besides our own thoughts)? An 8.4-oz blue-and-silver can of caffeine, taurine, sugar, and flavoring that’s part LaCroix, part Robitussin. Red Bull is not only America’s best-selling energy drink, it was its first: before the Bull, ‘energy drink’ in Illinois meant two Diet Cokes and a coffee chaser. But Red Bull’s reac…

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S4 E39: Mysteries That Will Keep You Up Tonight - Season Four's Best Stories - PART 2 1:26:28

4M ago1:26:28

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In this exciting episode of That Would Be Rad, Woody and Tyler dive into their favorite highlights from Season 4, showcasing the stories that have captivated them the most. From strange encounters to bizarre historical figures, this episode is a treasure trove of nostalgia and intrigue. Join us as we explore: S4 E10: Charles Delshao, Nima, and the …

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Animal Crossing (2006) | Video Game Movie Hell Ep 23 47:44

4M ago47:44

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Did you know there's a theatrical Animal Crossing movie? Neither did we. Should it have been a 20 minute kids TV show instead? Probably. At least there's a healthy dose of capitalism courtesy of Tom Nook!Welcome to Video Game Movie Hell! Nirav, Jess, and Felicia are watching every video game movie ever made in chronological order (really). Watch on…

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🎸 Fender Stratocaster: The Guitar That Invented Rock & Roll | 15 43:40

4M ago43:40

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This one guitar didn’t just change music — it permanently cranked it up to 11. From Buddy Holly’s crisp riffs to Jimi Hendrix’s flaming solos (literally, he lit one on fire), the Fender Stratocaster is the most iconic electric guitar of all time. It inspired the Beatles AND Eric Clapton, became the axe of choice for everything from punk rock to reg…

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S4 E38: Mysteries That Will Keep You Up Tonight - Season Four's Best Stories - PART 1 1:17:27

4M ago1:17:27

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As we wrap up Season 4 of That Would Be Rad, we’re taking a look back at some of the most unforgettable moments from this incredible season. Whether you’re a longtime listener or brand-new to the show, this episode is your perfect gateway to the bizarre, the mysterious, and the downright mind-blowing. Join us as we revisit: S4 E4: Invisible Beings …

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🥜 Reese’s PB Cups: From Frog Salesman to Candy Mogul | 14 43:27

5M ago43:27

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French fries and pesto? Mango and sticky rice? Ice cream and olive oil?! Real ones know when it comes to surprisingly perfect food combos, nothing tops chocolate and peanut butter (or is it peanut butter and chocolate?) - best showcased by America’s top selling candy… Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. That distinct blend of milk chocolate and salty peanu…

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S4 E37: The Priestess Reborn - The Unbelievable TRUE STORY of Dorothy Eady 1:11:45

5M ago1:11:45

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Welcome to That Would Be Rad, your go-to podcast for diving deep into the unexplained, the nostalgic, and the downright fascinating. This week, Woody and Tyler start the year off with an extraordinary story that will have you questioning everything you think you know about life, death, and what might come after. Get ready to uncover the jaw-droppin…

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🐂 Oregon Trail: Tricking Kids into Liking School Since 1971 | 13 45:49

5M ago45:49

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Pop quiz: What’s the longest-running video game in history? It’s not Pac-Man or Donkey Kong or even Pong… it’s The Oregon Trail. A true pioneer (and we don’t just mean the ones in the covered wagons), the Oregon Trail has sold more than 65 million copies (that’s more than the Beatles’ White Album) and it spawned an “edu-tainment” industry now worth…

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⌚ Swatch: The $40 Watch that Saved Switerzland | 12 45:45

5M ago45:45

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When you hear the name Swatch, you may picture an affordable wristwatch with neon bands, a pop-art face, and an invite to the Middle School dance. But this humble plastic timepiece played a huge role in geopolitics: the Swatch saved the entire Swiss watch industry from something called the “Quartz Crisis.” Rolex is only thriving today as a luxury p…

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