792: Mario 101 - Part 1
Summary
Drew Mackey joins Retronauts to discuss his "Mario 101" series, which debunks long-held myths about the Mushroom Kingdom. The episode explores the true origins of Mario’s name, the chicken-and-egg nature of his Italian identity, and the surprising fact that Mario has only performed actual plumbing work in two games. The hosts also investigate the etymology of Luigi’s name and the likely source of Bowser’s moniker, challenging conventional wisdom with new research and historical context.
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