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Podcast: Nerds Talking
Episode: 25: The Porn, Punches, and Pointless Sequels Episode
Description: On this wildly entertaining episode of Nerds Talking, Lafayette and Carlos are joined once again by friend of the show Hugh McChord for a hilarious deep dive into the strange intersections of pop culture, history, and everyday absurdities.Did you know the porn industry helped decide two of the biggest technology format wars in history? The nerds break down how adult entertainment played a surprising role in the VHS vs. Betamax battle and later the HD DVD vs. Blu-ray showdown. Sometimes the biggest cultural shifts come from the most unexpected places.Then the conversation pivots...