Chuck E. Cheese: A Brief History

The History of Fun

Vox Media Podcast Network

Film Reviews, Tv & Film, Hobbies, Video Games, Leisure

4.8 • 605 Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2017

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Whether you spent time there as a child or it just haunts your dreams when you close your eyes at night, Chuck E. Cheese is a mainstay of American culture. Today we explore the hidden wonders / horrors of Chuck E. Cheese and its famous singing robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the history of fun where we explore the hidden backstories behind the things you love to do.
0:15.7	My name is Russ Frustick and I'm joined by Allegra Frank and Chris Plant. Welcome guys.
0:20.3	Hi. Hello. guys. Hi.
0:21.5	Hello.
0:22.2	We have a very special episode today.
0:24.3	We are talking about Chuck E. Cheese, truly the most fun place on the planet.
0:31.5	Chris Plant, as I understand it, you are the Chuck E. Cheese expert in the house.
0:37.8	I've become one. I'll be honest. I think of myself more as a monopoly expert, but I didn't get that episode. So I've been left with old Chuck Cheddar. But, you know, I think I have a tale to tell you. I want to make you a promise right from the start, okay?
0:57.0	Yeah.
0:57.7	This story, it will have corporate intrigue.
1:01.9	It will have a million dollar lawsuit, a pair of child prodigies, and it will end with a humongous explosion involving an experimental fuel.
1:17.0	Oh my gosh.
1:18.3	Talk about buildup.
1:19.5	This, this is the story of my good pal, Chuck Cheddar.
1:24.0	So, okay, this, this, it's going to be more of a history-focused episode.
1:28.9	I'm going to pepper it with quiz questions to keep you engaged.
1:32.5	Okay, well, I should mention from the jump,
1:34.5	I don't think I've ever physically been in a Chucky Cheese, let alone seen one.
1:38.5	I've never been to one, yeah.
1:41.0	Oh, so you didn't have good childhoods.
1:42.7	That's interesting.
1:43.1	Yeah, the year is 1976.
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