Super Mario Bros Turns 40! & Garfield Phone Mystery Solved

Nintendo Nostalgia & Beach Mysteries"

Get ready for a totally radical episode as we dive deep into gaming history and solve a decades-old mystery that would make even Scooby-Doo jealous!

SEGMENT 1: SUPER MARIO TURNS 40 Special guest Matt Munzen, retro gaming expert extraordinaire, joins us to celebrate four decades of everyone's favorite plumber! Journey back to the golden age of Nintendo as we explore: - The revolutionary impact of Super Mario Brothers on gaming culture - Behind-the-scenes stories of Nintendo's rise to dominance - Deep dives into classic titles like Legend of Zelda and Duck Hunt - Test your gaming knowledge with our "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out" trivia challenge

SEGMENT 2: THE GREAT GARFIELD PHONE MYSTERY After 35 years of puzzling beachcombers and environmentalists alike, we finally reveal the solution to one of France's most peculiar mysteries: Why were Garfield-themed phones continuously washing up on a Brittany beach? The answer involves: - A lost shipping container from the 1980s - Amateur sleuths and dedicated environmentalists - The unexpected discovery in a seaside cave - How this quirky case highlighted serious environmental concerns Join us for this packed episode of nostalgia, gaming history, and environmental detective work! Whether you're a Nintendo superfan or just love a good mystery, this show hits all the right blocks!

Guest: Matt Munzen

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