In this special bonus minisode, The 90s Rewind Report spotlights a solo episode hosted by Michael Reagan, taking listeners on a nostalgic deep dive into the rise, evolution, and eventual fall of some of the most iconic communication devices of the 1990s. From payphones on every corner to pagers clipped proudly to belts and backpacks, and early cellphones that made texting feel more like decoding than typing, this episode covers it all. Michael also shares a personal throwback story about his very first phone — a model that many teens in the late ’90s will instantly recognize as one they likely owned themselves. Along the way, the minisode tackles the important questions: What’s the real difference between a standalone payphone and a phone booth? Is it called a pager, or is it actually a beeper? And how did ’90s kids manage to text without a touchscreen or virtual keyboard? Whether you grew up with these devices or are just fascinated by how quickly technology evolved, this bonus episode is a fun, nostalgic look back at a pre-smartphone world. Stay tuned for more bonus content as we transition into Season 3!

In the Season 2 Finale of The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane ring in the New Year by spotlighting three underrated New Year’s Eve–themed films from the 1990s: Dick Tracy, The Hudsucker Proxy, and Four Rooms. Breaking their usual decade-only rule, the hosts also make a special exception for an ’80s classic that holds a sacred place in the hearts of many ’90s kids. That’s right—Ghostbusters II. Trust us, you’ll forgive them. The episode also clears the air on why the originally planned Season 2 finale, “ANOTHER Very 90s Podcast Christmas Special,” didn’t air as scheduled, making this episode a proper (and overdue) makeup finale to close out the season.

Email us your Clark Griswold Christmas mishap stories - The90sRewindReport@gmail.com We’re back to finish what Clark Griswold started. In Part 2 of our National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation rewatch, Michael and Nate return with special guest Cameron to wrap up the holiday havoc and emotional payoff that make this movie a Christmas staple. From bonus checks gone very wrong to SWAT teams, kidnappings, and one extremely unhinged Christmas Eve, we dig into the second half of the film’s biggest moments, most-quoted lines, and why Christmas Vacation somehow gets funnier every single year. If Part 1 was all about the buildup, Part 2 is where everything explodes — literally. So plug in those lights, say a little prayer for Aunt Bethany, and join us as we close out our Griswold holiday rewatch. Join us again this Tuesday for "Another Very 90s Podcast Christmas" & the Season 2 Finale!

It’s officially that time of year, folks! Michael and Nate are kicking off the holiday season with the first half of our deep-dive rewatch of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — the ultimate chaotic Christmas classic. And this week, we’ve got company! Michael’s brother-in-law Cameron Platt pops in as our special guest to talk all things Griswold. From Cousin Eddie’s… unique fashion choices, to Clark’s relentless battle with the 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights, we’re breaking down the laughs, the quotes, and the nostalgia that makes this movie a perennial favorite. Grab your Moose Mug & eggnog - and settle in for part one of our festive misadventure through suburban Christmas mayhem.

This week on The 90s Rewind Report, Nate Lane & Michael Reagan are diving head-first into a holiday classic: “Rugrats – The Santa Experience.” The Pickles parents are in full festive overdrive, stressing themselves out as they try to craft the most magical Christmas their babies have ever seen. Meanwhile, Angelica is dealing with a holiday disaster of her own. After a run-in with a mall Santa that doesn’t quite go her way, she’s suddenly terrified she’s about to end up on the Naughty List—complete with her very own lump of coal. We’re breaking down the nostalgia, the chaos, the heartwarming moments, and everything that made 90s Christmas specials hit different. Grab your hot cocoa, toss on a pair of Tommy Pickles footie pajamas, and join us for a merry little rewind!

Nostalgia alert! Uncle Nate takes the mic to vent about Nickelodeon’s missing VHS tapes from the ’90s. Why did we have to wait forever to rewatch our favorite shows while kids today can binge everything instantly? Grab your green slime and join us for this laid-back rant packed with laughs, memories, and a little retro frustration.HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Suit up, Rewinders—Part 2 of Slime Time is here, and the goo is out of control! 💚 Michael Reagan and Nate Lane keep the nostalgia flowing as they dig into peak-90s Nickelodeon merch, the legacy of that legendary green slime, the unforgettable Stick Stickly era, and all the quirky Nick moments that shaped our childhoods. It’s messy, it’s neon, it’s pure ’90s chaos—and you’re gonna love every second of it.

Michael Reagan & Nate Lane are sliding back into the gooey greatness of the golden age of Nickelodeon! In this first half of our two-part slime-soaked celebration, we revisit the shows, stars, and studio magic that made 90s Nick the messiest, wildest, and most unforgettable place on TV. Consider this your warning: once the green slime starts flowing, it’s hard to wipe away—so strap in for Part 1 of Slime Time!

This week on The 90s Rewind Report, Nate and Michael are taking a trip back to the days when slime flowed freely, big orange splat logos were everywhere, and dream vacations always included Florida. In this special Nickelodeon November minisode, we rewind to Nickelodeon Studios Orlando — the beating heart of 90s kids’ TV magic. We dig into the studio’s origins at Universal Studios Florida, the vision behind making Nickelodeon a place where kids could literally walk into the world of their favorite shows, and the iconic series filmed there — from Clarissa Explains It All to Legends of the Hidden Temple, Double Dare, Nick Arcade, Roundhouse, All That, and more. We also talk about the behind-the-scenes tours, the slime geyser, and that unforgettable blue-and-green paint job that made the building feel like a cartoon come to life. Plus, Nate shares his own personal nostalgia story of visiting the studios in the mid-90s — complete with crowd warm-ups, slime demonstrations, and a moment that felt like stepping directly into the TV.Nate and Michael are also still buzzing from last weeks celebrity guest; David Sidoni! Short, sweet, slimy, and packed with memories — it's a love letter to the epicenter of 90s Nickelodeon culture.

This week on The 90s Rewind Report, we’re joined by a true 90s legend — David Sidoni! You may remember him dancing across the screen in Disney’s Newsies, cracking up audiences on Nickelodeon’s Roundhouse during the original SNICK era, or even popping up as a background dancer in Michael Jackson’s iconic “Black or White” music video. Since his days in the spotlight, David has stepped into what he calls the third act of his life — becoming a successful realtor and the host of the hit podcast How To Buy A Home, where he helps first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate world with honesty, clarity, and real-life experience. But today, David is stepping into the time machine with hosts Michael Reagan & Nate Lane to revisit the golden age of Nickelodeon and 90s pop culture. We talk Roundhouse, Newsies, working with the King of Pop, behind-the-scenes stories, and the legacy of the era that shaped a generation.

Get ready, Nostalgians! Before this week’s full episode drops, we’re giving you a sneak peek at our chat with Nickelodeon alum David Sidoni — part of the original Roundhouse cast, dancer in Disney’s Newsies, and even featured in a Michael Jackson video. These days, he’s the host of the hit podcast How to Buy a Home, but his 90s roots run deep.In this clip David talks something every 90s kid who watched SNICK has been wondering for decades... what happened to the Roundhouse chair?!

It’s a haunted hit of 90s nostalgia! In this special Halloween episode, The 90s Rewind Report shines the spotlight on our listeners as they share their favorite 90s Halloween memories. You’ll hear spooky and sweet submissions from Cameron P. and Nate R., plus a nostalgic email from Andrew C. that’s sure to take you back to the golden era of trick-or-treating, TV marathons, and glow-in-the-dark everything. And don’t miss the big news — next Friday, Michael Reagan and Nate Lane will be joined by a Nickelodeon alum from the beloved 90s sketch comedy series Roundhouse for a special guest episode you won’t want to miss! So grab your flashlights, pop in a VHS of your favorite Halloween special, and enjoy this trip down memory lane with The 90s Rewind Report! 💀✨

HAPPY HALLOWEEN NOSTALGIANS! Join Nate Lane and Michael Reagan as they dive into the spooky origins of The Simpsons’ annual Halloween tradition in this special episode of The 90s Rewind Report. We’re revisiting Season 2, Episode 3 (“Treehouse of Horror”)—the very first “Treehouse” special—where Bart and Lisa tell ghost stories in their treehouse, and the viewer is treated to three wildly different horror-parody segments: “Bad Dream House” – The Simpsons purchase a bargain haunted house and quickly discover that the house is less thrilled to have them than they are to have it. “Hungry Are the Damned” – When Kang, Kodos & co. abduct the Simpsons for what appears to be a feast… turns out the mischief might lie closer to home than the stars. “The Raven” – A near-verbatim adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, starring Homer as the tortured narrator and Bart as the raven perched on the bust of Pallas. Nate and Michael break down each segment with plot summary, discuss how the tone and format set the template for years of future episodes, compare the scares and laughs, and throw in some fun ’90s context about animation and pop-culture. Whether you remember watching this one as a kid or are hearing it for the first time, it’s a ghoulish gem worth revisiting.  

In this 90s Rewind Minisode, Nate takes the reins to slice into the origins of Scream (1996) — the film that single-handedly revived a dying genre. Before Ghostface ever asked, “What’s your favorite scary movie?”, there were decades of horror classics paving the way. Nate looks back at the slasher boom of the late ’70s and early ’80s, how the genre lost its edge by the decade’s end, and the spark that Scream brought back to horror. He also explores how the movie came to life — from the early drafts to the big names almost attached to the project — and what made Wes Craven’s final version such a game-changer.

In this episode of the 90s Rewind Report Michael & Nate spend the night with Eric Forman & Company. The two rewatch That ’70s Show Season 2, Episode 5, “Halloween,” which originally aired October 26, 1999. The gang decides to spend the spooky night exploring their old burned-down grammar school. Fez shows up dressed as Batman, and before their creepy adventure, we see a quick montage of the crew taking him trick-or-treating and catching a showing of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Once inside the abandoned school, they stumble upon their old permanent records—and that’s when things get messy. One by one, they read each other’s files, uncovering embarrassing secrets that lead to hurt feelings, arguments, and plenty of classic That ’70s Show comedy chaos.

If you went trick-or-treating today, would your favorite 90s candy still make it into your pumpkin pail — or is it haunting the candy cemetery? In this sweet and spooky minisode, Michael digs up some long-lost treats from the decade of neon and Nickelodeon, including the Nestlé Quik Bar, Ouch! Bubble Gum, Butterfinger BB’s, Fruit String Thing, and more. Grab your flashlights and your sweet tooth — we’re unwrapping memories, one discontinued candy at a time. 🕯️ Because not every 90s snack had a happy ending.

On this episode of The 90s Rewind Report, Michael Reagan and Nate Lane take a stab at unraveling one of horror’s most confusing—but fascinating—franchises: Halloween. From the 1978 original that redefined slasher cinema to the endless reboots, sequels, and multiverse timelines that followed, the guys break down how Halloween splintered into multiple realities. They explore the three (or four, depending who you ask) major timelines, the Rob Zombie reimagining that divided fans, and Halloween III: Season of the Witch—the bizarre standalone entry that ditched Michael Myers altogether in favor of killer masks and cult conspiracies. We’re sorting out Halloween’s tangled timelines once and for all.  So whether you’re a casual fan trying to make sense of it all or a horror buff who’s seen every timeline reset, this episode carves through the chaos with humor, nostalgia, and plenty of pumpkin spice. 🎃

On this episode of The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael & Nate proudly embrace their inner “back in my day” energy for a trip down memory lane. "Halloween Back in Our Day..." Remember those 1990s Halloweens when costumes came from the drugstore aisle, candy trading was serious business, and you actually had to walk door-to-door for your sugar haul? The guys compare old-school Halloweens of the ’90s to the modern-day trunk-or-treat era — poking fun at how convenience has replaced chaos, and how somewhere along the way, spooky got a little too safe. Grab your plastic pumpkin pail and join in as they prove that sometimes, the old ways really were the best (or at least, the stickiest). 🎃

Welcome to Cursed Chaos, the episode of the 90s Rewind Report that fate tried to bury. From lost files to wrecked cars and mysterious illnesses, this one has fought us at every turn. So tonight, we surrender… and let AI tell the story instead. If you’re hearing this, it means the curse hasn’t claimed the audio—yet.Listener beware!

This week’s episode wasn’t exactly what Michael & Nate had planned. We were finally ready to unleash a spooky-season kickoff we first recorded back in Season 1—but after a year of delays, tech issues, and more do-overs than a haunted VHS tape, the episode just would not cooperate. At this point, we’re convinced it’s cursed. 👻 So instead, host Michael Reagan thought it was the perfect time to turn the mic toward our listeners who might be thinking of starting a podcast themselves. After two seasons, 40 episodes, and plenty of lessons learned the hard way, Michael is sharing everything he has picked up along his own podcast journey—the good, the bad, and the “did that file really just delete itself?” moments.