Cutscenes And Clotheslines

In EP4: “Batteries Not Included,” Mike and Fernie rewind to the toy aisles, wish lists, and overhyped commercials of the late 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. From toys they owned to the ones they always wanted, this episode celebrates the plastic, batteries, and imagination that made childhood feel legendary.

EP3: “UHF After Dark” is a late-night nostalgia trip through the weird, forgotten live-action TV shows of the 90s and early 2000s. Mike and Fernie dig into the shows you only found by accident while channel surfing after dark, from strange syndicated dramas to WB, UPN, Fox, TNT, TNN, Nick, and cable oddities that felt like secret broadcasts from another universe. This episode is all about fuzzy TV...

CUTSCENES & CLOTHESLINES – EPISODE 02 FRIDAY NIGHT REMOTE WARS: THE SNICK RITUAL Before streaming, before algorithms, and before binge-watching took over, Friday and Saturday nights were events. This week, Mike and Fernie dive into the rituals that defined growing up in the 90s and early 2000s. From SNICK lineups and remote-control battles to wrestling, cartoons, late-night discoveries, and un...

Mike and Fernie rewind to the ultimate Saturday night experience of the 90s and early 2000s—SNICK, wrestling, video game rentals, cartoons, pizza, and the memories that made weekends feel magical. Where wrestling rings meet loading screens. 🎮💥📼

Insert coin to play. ​Welcome to Cutscenes & Clotheslines, the podcast where 1990s nostalgia, retro gaming, and classic professional wrestling collide. Join your hosts—a cynical realist who breaks down the history with an analytical eye, and his jovial, fun-loving co-host, Fernie—as they take a deep dive into the pop culture that defined a generation. ​In this pilot episode (Episode 0), we are...