Cartridge and Quest | Get ready for a retro-fueled ride down memory lane! 🎮 🎙️

Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C. kick off the episode with a joke about their "sponsors," which turns out to be just themselves, and a comedic bit about a "witch" in Foodie Mike C.'s basement. They then discuss Leonardo DiCaprio's dating habits and their podcast's longevity. A brief segment is dedicated to the drink of the day: Crown Apple with Alani Nu Witches Brew 🍎, which they rave about for its de...

Episode Summary: Cartridge and Quest - Episode 25

In this episode of the Cartridge and Quest podcast, hosts Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C dive into a wide array of nostalgic topics, share recent experiences, and engage in their usual lively banter.

• Sponsor Shout-Outs & Local Love: The episode kicks off with discussions about their sponsors and local favorites. They have a long segment dedicated to Dude Robes and a...

This week, Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C get a little tipsy and recap the first few days of August. From the best way to get a good laugh out of a photo to the dangers of 12.5% margaritas, the guys cover all the nonsense. They dive into a heated debate about Windows vs. Mac, share some incredible concert stories, and celebrate the start of football season. This one gets a little wild, so buckle up!

Listen to the whole episode to fin...

Get ready for another dose of Nostalgic Nonsense! This week, the boys tackle everything from the yearly summer sinus plague (it's real, folks!) to the internet's questionable truthiness (especially about Thursday Night Football).

We dive deep into a heated debate about Tears for Fears's surprising streaming numbers (are they really that huge?!), uncover the true story of Kylie Minogue's "one-hit wonder" sta...

Cartridge and Quest Podcast - Episode 122 - Elmo War Begins

This week, Averagetrav and Foodie Mike C dive into a whirlwind of topics, from behind-the-scenes podcast production woes to epic personal adventures and a nostalgic trip through pop culture history!

Episode Highlights:

• Behind the Mic: Averagetrav shares some audio editing challenges, including navigating music rights and needing Foodie Mike C to work some magic! (0:01)

• Cra...

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 history, from the launch of the Famic...

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 from a disabled veteran to a Food N...

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 his basement.

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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 classic Diablo 2 and the ongoing debate ...

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" comput...

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 advert...

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 topic...

**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 des...

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...

Welcome to the show where chaos reigns and tech meets random tangents! This week, join AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC as they dive into:

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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....

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Phone Repair Pain & Promos: The steep price of fixing a phone and why you should probably avoid breaking yours...

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 hila...

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 unex...

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 censors...