Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast

Remember when "multiplayer" meant sharing a couch and a bag of chips?​Cartridge and Quest is your journey into retro gaming, 90s nostalgia, and nerd history. AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC are two friends born in 1985, the year the NES changed everything.​Each episode, they relive classic adventures, swap hilarious childhood stories, and reflect on how those 8-bit experiences shaped them into the adults and dads they are today. It's a journey from blowing on cartridges to navigating fatherhood and passing the controller to the next generation.Contact us @ AverageTRAV@CartridgeandQuest.com

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 76 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #22

  The Real Estate Scam That Accidentally Saved 90s Movies | S2E22

  Aug 18, 20261h 18mS2

  Grab a cold craft beer and settle in for episode S2E22 of the podcast. We are celebrating Mike turning 41 this week! Trav takes the opportunity to drop heavy elder wisdom about surviving the New Coke disaster, watching the first WrestleMania, and the Breakfast Club. We also crack open heavy stouts and sour ales, dive into a serious nostalgia trip about 1990s movie theaters, debate the greatest blockbuster movies of the decade, and unbox some wild artisanal snacks. Episode Breakdown 00:00 - 02:29 Welcome to the 41 Club: Trav drops hard truths about aging, Dallas Cowboys misery, and babies not being dishwasher safe. 02:29 - 09:37 What's On Tap: Presented by Auburn Spirits . We crack open Shiner Birthday Beer from Spoetzl Brewery and discuss its heavy chocolate, coffee, and soy sauce flavor profile. 09:37 - 25:55 Retro Rewind: A deep dive into the 1995 megaplex boom and Bill Warren bringing 1950s Art Deco theater luxury back to Wichita. 25:55 - 35:05 Channel Surfing: We rank 1995 versus 1998 movies, debate the Big Lebowski, and look back at Surf Ninjas, Mortal Kombat, and the 1991 SNES launch. 35:05 - 41:33 Beer Review: Uncorking Boulevard Brewing Love Child No. 13 and breaking down its tart cherry mimosa flavor. 41:33 - 45:53 Flex Cap Designs: Showcasing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles custom hat and dropping our community discount code for Flex Cap Designs . 45:53 - 50:31 Cartridge Conundrum: Can you tell a 1993 Cowboys defensive player from an Attitude Era wrestling jobber? 50:31 - 55:07 Community Chat: Gamer Harold drops into the stream to talk about his travel vlogs and playing Pokemon Go. 55:07 - 1:02:10 Mantry Unboxing: Unveiling savage bacon jerky from Savage Jerky Co. , Mrs. Renfro's spicy pickle salsa, and old fashioned syrup from our Mantry subscription box. 1:02:10 - 1:12:24 What's on Mike's Mind: Analyzing the upcoming Dallas Cowboys season, Von Miller hype, and Camden Brown showing out. 1:12:24 - 1:17:38 Trav's Take: Checking out the custom Retro Rewind nostalgia search engine built right into our Cartridge and Quest website. CAQ Business Directory Auburn Spirits : Wichita's premier neighborhood craft hub. Stop in, mention Cartridge and Quest at the register, and lock down 10% off your purchase every single day. Text (316) 229-9222 to join the text club. The Regent Theater : Support local cinema down in Wellington! Pull up a seat in the air conditioning, say hello to Jerry, and check out the latest theater events. The Retro Detail Board Retro Rewind Theme: The 1990s movie theater explosion was not actually about a pure love for film. It was a desperate Wall Street real estate gamble designed specifically around high-volume concession sales featuring massive markups. That corporate race for gigantic square footage accidentally forced Hollywood to produce legendary movies like The Matrix and Fight Club just to put butts in stadium seats. Luckily, Bill Warren built the epic 21st Street Warren in Wichita, bringing VIP service and authentic Art Deco luxury to the Midwest. Trav's Take Insight: Instead of calling the old 722-SHOW number on a corded phone to get simple movie times, Trav built an automated history database directly into our website. We break down the clunky effort it took to find entertainment back then compared to the instant tech efficiency of searching our custom nostalgia engine to pull up exact historical dates. Join the Community! Grab the Merch: Secure your exclusive custom graphic apparel and CQ DX shirts on our mall page at CartridgeandQuest.com . Support the Band: Stream Mike's heavy rock outfit Greyshore on Spotify to track live local music before they hit the stage at Wichita Forever. Keep it rad, and peace. S2E22 Top 10 Backend SEO Tags: 1995 movie theaters, Dallas Cowboys 1993, Boulevard Love Child 13, Attitude Era jobbers, 90s nostalgia podcast, SNES launch 1991, Surf Ninjas movie, Wichita Warren Theater, Mantry subscription box, retro gaming trivia

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  Episode #21

  How One Ex-Cop Stole 24 Million Dollars In McDonald's Monopoly | S2E21

  Aug 11, 202648 minS2

  We kick things off with a wild confession as Averagetrav admits his Mario Kart reflexes took over during a rainstorm. He literally blue shelled his kid into a puddle just to win a footrace. Foodie Mike C correctly calls it straight up assault. It is the perfect chaotic start to an episode packed with heavy retro history, craft beer tasting, vintage cartoons, and some Dallas Cowboys hype. Grab a drink and settle in! Episode Breakdown 00:00 - 01:54 Mario Kart Parenting: Averagetrav confesses to using cheap racing tactics on his kids in the rain. 01:54 - 05:29 What's On Tap: Presented by Auburn Spirits . We tease the upcoming review of Kona Big Wave from Kona Brewing and mention a promotional wagon giveaway. 05:29 - 18:54 Retro Rewind: The boys expose 90s fast food marketing scams, breaking down the Taco Bell Batmobile lie and the mafia hijacking McDonald's Monopoly. 18:54 - 24:50 Liquid Aloha: The official beer tasting of Kona Big Wave. This brew hits a sweet spot with 21 IBUs and citrus flavor. 24:50 - 32:03 Channel Surfing: We celebrate the 1991 Nicktoons premiere, the debut of South Park on Comedy Central, and Michael Jackson buying the Beatles catalog. 32:03 - 39:20 The Basement Gauntlet: Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C battle it out in a 1994 Coco Krispies cereal board game called the Chaco Island Challenge. 39:20 - 42:55 Gridiron Hype: The new NFL football season is only twenty days away. Foodie Mike C reveals his hundred dollar Super Bowl bet on the Dallas Cowboys. 42:55 - 45:11 Cartridge Conundrum: We uncover the original internal code name for the Nintendo 64 before its release. 45:11 - 48:07 Breaking Mike: Averagetrav tries to crack Foodie Mike C with a wildly out of context Jerry Jones quote and a live QVC slip up. CAQ Business Directory Auburn Spirits : Wichita's premier neighborhood craft hub. Stop in, mention Cartridge and Quest at the register, and lock down 10% off your purchase. The Regent Theater : Support local cinema down in Wellington! Pull up a seat in the air conditioning, say hello to Jerry, and check out the latest theater events. The Retro Detail Board Retro Rewind 90s Fast Food Scams: Fast food marketing in the 90s was a ruthless era of corporate manipulation. We honestly believed we could peel a waxy sticker off a Taco Bell cup and win a real Batmobile, but the grand prize was usually just a cheap soft taco. Worse yet, the McDonald's Monopoly game was a complete sham. An ex cop running security swapped the winning million dollar boardwalk pieces inside airplane bathrooms. He funneled twenty four million dollars to his friends and the mafia before the FBI finally caught him in an undercover sting operation. Sadly, the major news cycle swept the scandal under the rug. Trav's Take Insight: Digging out individual plastic cartridges can be a major hassle compared to modern solutions. Averagetrav recently snagged a modern M64 flash cart called a Summer Cart that is loaded with a thousand classic retro titles. It perfectly bridges the gap between clunky legacy hardware and modern digital convenience, making retro video game collecting way easier without losing that authentic vintage gaming experience. Join the Community! Grab the Merch: Secure your exclusive custom graphic apparel and CQ DX shirts on our mall page at CartridgeandQuest.com . Keep it rad, and peace. S2E21 Top 10 Backend SEO Tags: 90s fast food scams, McDonalds Monopoly fraud, Taco Bell Batmobile, Kona Big Wave review, Nicktoons 1991 premiere, South Park debut history, Coco Krispies board game, Nintendo 64 Project Reality, Dallas Cowboys betting tips, 90s nostalgia podcast

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  Episode #20

  Sunny D, MySpace Pages, and 90s Saturday Morning Nostalgia | s2e20

  Aug 4, 20261h 1mS2

  Welcome to the Basement! THIS IS s2e20 OF the Cartridge and Quest podcast! The Kansas summer heat is absolutely brutal, but we are back in the basement hangout with cold craft drinks and authentic Mexican luchador masks. Trav got completely scammed on the foreign exchange rate for a Nacho Libre mask, while Mike is sweating it out as classic WCW legend La Parka. We are shaking off the heat, cracking open fresh craft brews, and diving into the unregulated world of 1990s nostalgia and pop culture. Grab a spot on the carpet, pour a huge bowl of sugary cereal, and let the good times roll as we take a trip back to our childhoods. Whether you are a 1985 kid or a modern dad looking for an escape from adult life, you are in the perfect place. Episode Breakdown 00:00 - 06:43 Opening Banter: Trav and Mike sweat it out in authentic luchador masks while dodging the brutal Kansas summer heat wave and talking about terrible foreign exchange rates. 06:43 - 19:18 Retro Rewind: We uncover how the government pulled the plug on cartoon regulations in 1984 and turned Saturday mornings into a giant toy commercial for kids. 19:18 - 25:16 What's On Tap: Presented by Auburn Spirits . We crack open a can of Dino Break from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company and talk Double IPA flavor profiles. 25:16 - 30:34 Channel Surfing: The Macarena takes over middle school dances, Stone Cold Steve Austin wins a title with a broken neck, and dead people hit the big screen in The Sixth Sense. 30:34 - 37:37 1-900 Freeze Frame: Mike tries to guess legendary 90s television commercials from a single blurry screenshot, featuring Crossfire , Squeezit , Super Soaker 50 , Chef Boyardee , MyPal 2000 , and Sunny D . 37:37 - 53:54 What's On Mike's Mind: Mike locks in a massive Super Bowl bet on DraftKings for the Dallas Cowboys and rants about the nightmare of modern television streaming costs on apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime . 53:54 - 1:00:54 Trav's Take: We explore the rumored internet return of MySpace , ranking our historic Top 8 friends, and the struggle of learning HTML coding just to add an autoplaying rock song to a profile page. CAQ Business Directory Auburn Spirits : Wichita's premier neighborhood craft hub. Stop in, mention Cartridge and Quest at the register, and lock down 10% off your purchase every single day. Text (316) 229-9222 to join the text club. The Retro Detail Board Retro Rewind Theme: Back in 1984, the FCC scrapped commercial advertising limits, turning classic Saturday morning cartoons into 22-minute action figure product funnels. Mattel capitalized immediately, pushing He-Man and the Masters of the Universe sales to an insane 400 million dollars by 1986. They eventually oversaturated the retail market with obscure side characters, watching the bottom fall out to just seven million dollars by 1987. Parents eventually successfully lobbied Congress to pass the Children's Television Act of 1990, mandating strict commercial time limits and those classic animated bumpers to give our brains a break from the relentless consumer hype and plastic toy marketing. Trav's Take Insight: The original 2003 MySpace social network forced an entire generation of kids to learn raw HTML coding on the fly just to get a flashy glitter cursor and a custom profile track to play automatically. Today's high-tech smartphones and gigabit network connections load digital content in mere milliseconds, but those early broken web pages represent a wild, unregulated era of the internet that modern algorithmic social media feeds simply cannot replicate today. We miss the pure customization and the absolute political nightmare of ranking your friends in the top eight spots. Join the Community! Grab the Merch: Secure your exclusive custom graphic apparel and CQ DX shirts on our mall page at CartridgeandQuest.com . Support the Band: Stream Mike's heavy rock outfit Greyshore on Spotify to track live local music before they hit the stage at Wichita Forever. Keep it rad, and peace. S2E20

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  Episode #19

  What puzzle game was originally bundled with the Nintendo Game Boy in North America?

  Jul 28, 202644 minS2

  We are cracking open the Cartridge and Quest vault to bring you a massive rerun of a true fan favorite. We are throwing it back to S1E23 from July 26, 2025. Mike is battling his annual summer sinus infection, but we push right through the banter to deliver that sweet dose of nostalgic nonsense . Grab your favorite cold beverage, lace up your Jordan 1’s, get comfortable, and hang out with your two favorite 1985 kids as we dive deep into the cultural phenomenons that defined our childhoods. This is the definitive spot for 90s kids and modern dads to kick back and remember the absolutely legendary good old days of professional wrestling, classic television cartoons, and iconic junk food. We bring that authentic basement vibe every single week. Episode Breakdown 00:00 - 01:38 [The Setup]: Trav completely fumbles the opening podcast intro, and Mike absolutely refuses to edit the mistake out of the final cut to keep things authentic. 01:38 - 02:44 What's On Tap: Presented by Auburn Spirits . We crack open Caramel Apple energy drinks from Alani Nu and talk flavor profiles while waiting for football. 02:44 - 04:00 [Superman Returns]: Mike reviews The Regent Theater's beautiful 4K Superman showing, and we heavily discuss the hilariously wild John Cena cameo in the Peacemaker television show. 04:00 - 06:14 [Trillian Nostalgia]: We recall July 2000 when the Trillian client merged MSN Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and ICQ chat protocols into one seamless desktop application for our chunky Windows computers. 06:14 - 07:27 [NBA Jam Dominance]: Trav talks about smoking his kids 57 to 3 in a brutal game of NBA Jam on the official Cartridge and Quest basement arcade cabinet. 07:27 - 09:34 [Handheld Legends]: We celebrate the July 1989 North American release of the original Nintendo Game Boy, analyzing its legendary battery life, green screen, and the release of Dr. Mario. 09:34 - 13:21 [Cartridge Conundrum]: Trav quizzes Mike on the original universally appealing Game Boy pack in puzzle game, sparking a deep conversation about modern Nintendo Switch portable gaming habits. 13:21 - 15:11 [TMNT Arcade Glory]: A massive deep dive into Konami's legendary 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles four player beat up arcade cabinet that completely dominated arcades and pizza parlors. 15:11 - 16:32 [DuckTales The Movie]: We struggle to remember the exact plot details but fondly remember the incredible theme song and August 1990 theatrical release of DuckTales the Movie. 16:32 - 23:52 [Sad News]: We reflect heavily on the sad passing of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, discussing his massive cultural impact, his time in the Attitude Era, and how childhood heroes age. 23:52 - 34:20 [Music Talk]: We react to massive musical hits including Tears for Fears, Kylie Minogue, Def Leppard's legendary Hysteria album, and the inescapable NSYNC classic It's Gonna Be Me. 34:20 - 39:23 [Fantastic Four Spoilers]: Mike vaguely teases some massive character reveals and twists in the new Fantastic Four movie while carefully avoiding direct spoilers for Trav and the listeners. 39:23 - 43:59 [Local Spotlight]: Mike details shooting an incredibly cool music video projection for the local Wichita rock band Greyshore against the big screen at the Regent Theater. CAQ Business Directory Auburn Spirits : Wichita's premier neighborhood craft hub. Stop in, mention Cartridge and Quest at the register, and lock down 10% off your purchase every single day. Text (316) 229-9222 to join the text club. The Regent Theater : Support local cinema down in Wellington! Pull up a seat in the air conditioning, say hello to Jerry, and check out the latest theater events. Join the Community! Grab the Merch: Secure your exclusive custom graphic apparel and CQ DX shirts on our mall page at CartridgeandQuest.com . Support the Band: Stream Mike's heavy rock outfit Greyshore on Spotify to track live local music before they hit the stage at Wichita Forever. Keep it rad, and peace. S1E23

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  Episode #19

  Do Indie Rockers Elektric Animals Know 1990s WCW Jobbers? | S2E19

  Jul 14, 20261h 16mS2

  AverageTrav and Foodie Mike C kick things off arguing over a mysterious sticky cinnamon roll glaze left on the basement door handle. The guys pivot into surviving the brutal Kansas heat, New Orleans ghost hunting, and casino betting streaks. Plus, Nick and Will from Elektric Animals drop in to discuss retro music vibes and their rock journey. Episode Breakdown 00:00 - 04:22 Intro and Glaze: Trav and Mike debate basement door etiquette and cinnamon rolls. 04:22 - 07:54 Pre Show Banter: Cowboys training camp hype, haunted hotels, and betting streaks. 07:54 - 12:52 Guest Intro: Nick and Will from Elektric Animals join the show to talk Denver music. 12:52 - 19:18 Two Truths and One 90s Lie: Testing the guys on GoldenEye, Dunkaroos, and Hell in a Cell. 19:18 - 25:21 Saturday Night Basement Draft: Drafting top N64 games, 90s snacks, and SNL comedy legends. 25:21 - 29:36 Elektric Animals Part One: Discussing their debut record release, radio play, and TikTok success. 29:36 - 34:31 Cartridge Conundrum: A deep dive into Chris Farley and Callahan Auto Parts trivia from Tommy Boy. 34:31 - 39:57 What Are These Damn Kids Saying: Translating Gen Z slang like aura points and choppelganger. 39:57 - 47:03 Silicon Valley Suit or Squared Circle Jabroni: Guessing iconic rock frontmen or WCW jobbers. 47:03 - 51:34 This or That: Comparing N64 or PS1, skipping Discmans, JNCO jeans, and Napster or Limewire. 51:34 - 1:03:07 Elektric Animals Part Two: Talking Fender guitars, Third Eye Blind, and Red Rocks live shows. 1:03:07 - 1:11:11 What's On Tap: Presented by Auburn Spirits . We crack open a Shiner Raspberry Lemonade Shandy and rate it on Untappd . 1:11:11 - 1:16:05 Cowboys Talk and Outro: Mike breaks down wired up Cowboys coaches and final meal prep ideas. CAQ Business Directory Auburn Spirits : Wichita's premier craft hub. Mention Cartridge and Quest for 10% off. Text (316) 229-9222 to join the text club. The Regent Theater : Support local cinema in Wellington! Pull up a seat in the AC, say hello to Jerry, and check out the latest events. Glass with a Twist : Get custom engraved glassware and level up your basement bar setup. The Retro Detail Board Retro Rewind Theme: This week is packed with 90s nostalgia triggers. We break down the chaos of signing up for Columbia House CD mail subscriptions just to get ten discs for a dollar. We also remember the wild west of downloading sketchy audio on Limewire and Napster, and dive into the comedy of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy. Trav's Take Insight: Trav points out the stark contrast between vintage, clunky legacy tech, like fighting a skipping Sony Discman on a car dash, and modern high tech efficiencies. The guys compare the raw feel of stomping on physical guitar pedals versus heavily programmed, automated live stage rig equipment running on digital clocks. Join the Community! Grab the Merch: Secure your custom graphic apparel and CQ DX shirts at CartridgeandQuest.com . Follow Elektric Animals: Stream "Lullaby" and their debut album on Spotify or watch on YouTube . Track The Brews: Rate the latest basement pours with us on Untappd . Support the Band: Stream Mike's rock outfit Greyshore on Spotify before they hit the stage at Wichita Forever. Keep it rad, and peace. S2E19 Top 10 Backend SEO Tags: 90s nostalgia podcast, retro pop culture trivia, Elektric Animals band, Shiner Raspberry Lemonade, Chris Farley Tommy Boy, N64 vs PS1 debate, attitude era jobbers, Limewire vs Napster, Cowboys training camp, Untappd craft beer reviews

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