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Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast

AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC

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

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00:59:29

e118: Shiner Shenanigans

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/06/17

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 "Internet centric" computer.Firefox 3 (2008): 8.3 million downloads in 24 hours.Apple vs. Android: Debate

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01:08:10

e117: Oysters, Old Phones, & Exploding Limos

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/06/10

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 phone cases leads into a humorous advertisement for a local mall store, CCICT, highlighting their affordable

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01:20:13

E116: Bottom Bros NES Beatdown!

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Get ready for a wild ride! This week, AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC are joined by their buddy Chad, whom FoodieMikeC describes as one of the craziest speaking people he's ever encountered. AverageTrav admits he doesn't even know what he's agreed to, and they speculate about whether they'll need to edit out "questionable things" or even scrap the whole interview.Join the chaos as they dive into a mix of topics, including discussions on retro tech history covering the

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01:31:28

e115: StinkSaber

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/05/27

**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 episode features engaging segments designed to entertain and inform:* **Retro Rewind:** Formerly known as Nerd

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e114: Dallas Bound and Arcade Anecdotes

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/05/20

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 milestones in gaming history like the first Pac-Man machine installation and the announcement of the Atari 7800

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E113: Fartnite, American Pope, and X-Wings

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/05/13

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 you should probably avoid breaking yours6.... Learn the promo code for CCICT and how they plan to read the

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e112: Broken iPhones, Golden Girls, and Gorilla Fights!

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/05/06

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 Segment, and of course, unleash the hilarious chaos of "What Would Trav Do" in Fortnite! Tune in now

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e111: Mickey and Minnie's Underground Railroad?

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/04/28

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 casino fail (and Trav's wife's unexpected win!). Tune in for all the nonsense, news and Shenanigans

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E110: WWTDivorce

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/04/22

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'll need industrial-strength censorship, and the earth-shattering achievement of reaching double-digit

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E109.5:Can you Belize that guy?

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/04/15

CARTRIDGE AND QUEST WILL RETURN ( next week for episode 10)!CCICT $15 off with Code CCICT15#Nostalgia #retrogaming #90s #90skids #90sthrowbackhttps://www.cellularcenterict.com/ccictFull episodes on YT and Spotifyhttps://www.youtube.com/@cartridgeandquest?sub_confirmation=1https://tr.ee/49KPZIi8xpHttps://CartridgeandQuest.comhttps://linktr.ee/CartridgeandQuesthttps://www.patreon.com/c/CartridgeandQuest

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E109: Beans, Toast, Rifting the Most

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/04/08

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 (their words, not ours... mostly). And yes, they finally got some fan art! Join the quest!CCICT $15 off

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E108: WrestleMania, Broken Rockets, and White Gravy...

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/04/01

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 becoming a thing, a development long overdue.The hosts then enthusiastically announce a giveaway of Beats Fit

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51:29

Wolf Robes, Gig-a-Warts, and Lord of the Rings

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/03/25

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's chaotic in-game antics in "What Would Trav Do?" are showcased, and Mike raves about his new,

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00:42:33

E106 Mr. Motherf**ker and the Case of the Crooked Webcam

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/03/18

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's having deep thoughts about AI agents organizing his grocery

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00:48:02

E105 Ladyboys, Fortnite Fails and Blow on that Thang!

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/03/11

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-proclaimed nerds, and you might just learn a thing or two. (But probably not.)#Nastalgia

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00:30:04

From Apple 1 to Dark Web Devil's

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/03/03

"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, debate the merits of Tekken vs. Mortal Kombat, and uncover how Take-Two Interactive turned

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00:32:38

Eposide 102

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/02/25

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, reminiscing about Sega Dreamcasts and the early days of online multiplayer. Plus, they announce this month's

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00:26:58

Episode 101

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/02/18

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 microprocessors, a super-fast chip that might let them finally talk to aliens, and a deep dive into the

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Interview with Dante Hall

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/02/09

"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 guests on the show. With the Super Bowl approaching, they're excited, although as Cowboys fans, they're

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Season 0 Episode 1

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Listen to the Notebook LM podcast do A DeepDive into A Cartridge and A Quest podcast hosted FoodieMikeC and Trav! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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