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Episode 48 - The 30s
Season 3, Ep. 48
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Travel back in time with the nerds... all the way back to 1994! 30 years ago, lightning struck that tower, er, wait that's the wrong script... 30 years ago, the nerds began to forge a friendship that is the basis for this podcast. What was cool in 94? Listen and learn!
Also in this episode: nerd cookbooks, troubles with Spotify algorithms, nerd hobbies during work conferences, sports betting, NFL playoff brackets. Subscribe and follow NOW!
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