Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast

In this episode, your hosts Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C get comfortable in their brand-new, super-soft Dude Robes to discuss the latest deals, pop culture history, and major personal news. The guys talk through some fantastic deals on iPhones at CCICT before diving into a jam-packed Retro Rewind powered by the Wellington Regent Theater . They explore pivotal moments in video game and wrestling h...

In this special episode, AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC of the Cartridge and Quest podcast sit down with Landon from Wichita Life for a deep dive into their origin story. The guys pull back the curtain on the technical difficulties of podcasting (including losing an entire episode!), their personal journeys, and their shared passion for 80s and 90s nostalgia. FoodieMikeC recounts his incredible path...

Join Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C. for another wild ride into nostalgic nonsense! This week, we’re revving up for the Wellington Back to the Future Block Party with special guest Bob Cummings, the proud owner of one of Kansas’s rare, running DeLoreans! Get the inside scoop on his incredible classic car dealership, Euro Asian Auto Inc., and his ambitious plan to build the ultimate retro arcade in...

Cartridge and Quest: Episode 19 - Beers, Bands & Bad Reception This week, Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C kick things off with a deep dive into Shiner's 1909 Heritage Lager , debating its place in the Shiner lineup while trying (and failing) to find the elusive Shiner Shockwave. Then, it's a whirlwind trip through Retro Rewind , covering everything from the 1993 Macintosh LC520 to the cl...

Welcome back to Cartridge and Quest, Episode 118 ! Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C dive into nostalgia and current topics. Beer & Identity: Averagetrav rates Shiner Draft Bock a perfect 5. They discuss if the podcast is a "nostalgia retro" or "nerd podcast," aiming to cover how things shaped them and how tastes changed, while also bringing in modern approaches. Sponsors: Windows 98 (1998): First...

In this episode of Cartridge and Quest , your hosts, Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C., take listeners on a meandering journey through a variety of topics, blending pop culture nostalgia with personal anecdotes and current obsessions. The episode kicks off with some banter about Chinese food and unexpected thoughts of Stone Cold Steve Austin , setting a casual and conversational tone. A segment on ph...

**Cartridge & Quest** is your go-to podcast for a fun and insightful journey through the world of geek culture, with a particular focus on **retro technology, gaming, and pop culture history**. Now proudly part of the **Collectors Maze Network**, which covers a wide range of nerdy shows, **Cartridge & Quest** is hosted by the dynamic duo, **Average Trav** and **Foodie Mike C**. Each episod...

Join Foodie Mike C and Average Trav as they broadcast live from the Black Dog Retro Arcade in Arlington, Texas! Amidst the loud and crazy arcade atmosphere, they dive into a mixed bag of topics. This episode features their regular "Nerd News" segment powered by the Wellington Theater, covering historical tech events like the Galaxy 4 satellite disruption and the I Love You email worm, and mileston...

Welcome to the show where chaos reigns and tech meets random tangents! This week, join AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC as they dive into: • Pre-Show Shenanigans: Kicking off with TikTok live chaos, mystery drinks, and questionable hydration choices1.... Plus, an "It's Always Sunny" mixer anecdote that's just plain weird3.... • Phone Repair Pain & Promos: The steep price of fixing a phone and why y...

Episode 12 is HERE! We're talking broken iPhones (shoutout to CCICT!), sports, some seriously uncool Nerd News, and a brain-tickling N******** quiz. Then we dive into Golden Girls, Twister, Friends (prepare for some strong opinions!), and reminisce about the glory days of getting 12 CDs for a penny! We also have a real talk about being better men & partners, launch our brand new Gambling Segme...

Grab your favorite questionable beverage (ours is the legendary - or made-up "Uncrustable"!), because this week on Cartridge & Quest, we're glitching through ALL the news! From the NFL draft (Cowboys got a... guard?) to 90s tech like Windows 3.0 and the ancient SNES getting a price cut, we're your joystick to the world of nerdery. Plus, a Dreamcast Cartridge Conundrum and the epic tale of our...

Level 10 unlocked... of sheer, unadulterated podcast madness! 🤯 This week, strap in as AverageTrav narrowly avoids virtual axe-murder (his wife, not him... mostly), we solve the unsolvable mystery of unwanted free headphones, and ponder the deep philosophical question: 'Peace... from what exactly?' Things then devolve into beer amnesia, ear ball obsessions (thanks, Mike), a super-sexy intro that'...

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Welcome back to Cartridge and Quest, where the inside jokes are strong and the love for retro is even stronger! In Episode 9, join AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC as they discuss everything from their ongoing battle with technology to their surprising international fanbase. Plus, they're giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro earbuds – because your ears deserve the best for this level of quality content...

The episode kicks off with the age-old question of "Why is the screen black?" highlighting the technical prowess the hosts bring to the recording. After navigating the darkness, AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC dive headfirst into a nostalgic trip with mentions of Ric Flair and Macho Man in 1992 and reminiscing about good old years. Excitement builds over Nintendo's digital game sharing finally becomin...

In the latest episode of "Cartridge and Quest," Mike and Trav cover a wild array of topics, from 80s tech milestones and 90s gaming legends to pop culture moments "before they were born." They reveal their first podcast award, hilariously blame Mike's extravagant wolf-skin robe purchase (on Trav's debit card) for their Patreon push, and highlight Cellular ICT's listener-exclusive repair deal. Trav...

Alright, picture this: two dudes, "FoodieMikeC" and "Average Trav," are basically running a digital daycare for broken iPads and malfunctioning soundboards, all while trying to remember if they're "elder millennials" or just really confused dads. Trav is still recovering from a Chicago adventure that sounds like a cross between a frat party and a ghost hunt (mysterious puking, anyone?), while Mike...

Two guys, way too much caffeine, and a whole lotta opinions on everything nerdy! Average Trav and FoodieMikeC dive headfirst into the latest nerd news, dissect "Grandma's Boy" (spoiler: they liked it!), and give some love to local haunts like the Regent Theater. Oh, and they actually answer listener mail... like, with their voices and stuff. It's a wild ride through the minds of two self-proclaime...

"Get ready for a wild ride! This week on Cartridge & Quest, we're diving deep into the weird and wonderful world of nerd news. We kick things off with a hilarious phone repair ad (featuring a very real phone drop!) and then jump into tech history, from the Apple One in 1976 to the rise and fall of Netscape Navigator. But that's not all! We explore the colorful history of PlayStation colors, de...

In this uproarious episode of Cartridge and Quest, FoodieMikeC and Average Travis are back with more hilarious nonsense. They discuss the highs and lows of setting up a Patreon (baked beans in pants, anyone?), the terror of fever dreams (lawsuits and peener monsters!), and the wild world of online gaming connections (Fortnite engagements?!). They also dive into the nostalgia of retro gaming, remin...

FoodieMikeC and Average Trav triumphantly (sort of) return for their second episode, which is basically their podcast's awkward teenage phase. They celebrate their one-episode anniversary, ponder the meaning of "second base" (get your minds out of the gutter!), and admit they're still trying to figure out how to stream games without their internet looking like a potato. Nerd news involves ancient...

"Cartridge and Quest," geared towards "elder emos" and "elder millennials" – basically, gamers who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s and are now experiencing the joys and pains of getting older (think creaky knees and random aches). They plan to discuss gaming, life, kids, and everything in between, creating a safe space for listeners to connect and share experiences. They also plan to have guest...