Show notes
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 Breakdown00:00 - 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 DirectoryAuburn 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
