EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 2H 2M
NERD! Episode 37: Speedy Gonzales
from Jeff Has Cool Friends · host Jeff May
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff continue their season on SPEED with the legendary Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales!There's a lot to unpack about this controversial animated stereotype, so let's get uniquely heroic, run straight through a cat's entire body, and have a surprisingly iconic catchphrase, as we take a look at the animated mouse that began as a stereotype and ended up a hero.And, of course, don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro2 or @heytherejeffro) on the socials, and have a nerdy day!
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Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff continue their season on SPEED with the legendary Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales!There's a lot to unpack about this controversial animated stereotype, so let's get uniquely heroic, run straight through a cat's entire body, and have a surprisingly iconic catchphrase, as we take a look at the animated mouse that began as a stereotype and ended up a hero.And, of course, don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro2 or @heytherejeffro) on the socials, and have a nerdy day!
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