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e133 The Philosophers Kidney Stone

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Episode  ·  1:02:29  ·  Oct 14, 2025

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Join the Cartridge and Quest crew for Episode 133.5 as they dive into retro gaming history, 90s nostalgia, and personal updates. This episode features their signature "Retro Rewind" segment, a detailed Pinter home brewing review, and Trav's countdown of the most memorable 90s sitcom Halloween episodes.Episode Chapters(00:00) Introduction & Episode Preview(06:28) Retro Rewind - Sponsored by Regent Theater(09:02) Nintendo's redesigned NES with top-loading cartridge (1993)(11:19) Halo 2's illegal French leak before release (2004)(12:53) Donovan McNabb's Madden curse begins (2005)(15:34) Look Who's Talking hits theaters (1989)(17:18) Smallville debuts on The WB (2001)(19:56) DX wrestling faction officially named in Topeka, Kansas (1997)(23:50) Stone Cold's memorable "hostage" segment with Vince McMahon (1998)(29:29) Pinter Home Brewing Review - Unboxing & Setup(31:25) Traditional Home Brewing Comparison(32:34) Cider Taste Test & First Impressions(35:14) What's on Mike's Mind - Life Updates(35:44) Kidney Stone Diagnosis & Surgery Concerns(37:32) World Food Championships Competition Prep(39:48) Gambling Season Ups & Downs(42:25) Strange "Autopilot" Driving Experiences(45:07) What Would Trav Do: Top 5 90s Halloween Episodes(46:32) #5 - Roseanne "Boo" Episode with Dan's Axe-in-Head Scene(48:50) #4 - Pete & Pete "Halloweeny" and the Terrorizers(51:40) #3 - Family Matters "Stevil" - The Evil Steve Urkel Doll(53:33) #2 - Home Improvement "Night to Dismember" Horror Movie Episode(55:47) #1 - Boy Meets World "Then There Was Shawn" with Jennifer Love Hewitt(60:50) Cartridge Conundrum Answer - Stone Cold's "Bang 316" FlagWhat You'll Hear This EpisodeRetro Rewind (Sponsored by Regent Theater)Explore gaming and pop culture history from this week in the past, featuring major Nintendo releases, gaming controversies, wrestling moments, and classic movie debuts that shaped the 90s and 2000s.Pinter Home Brewing ReviewMike and Trav put the Pinter home brewing system to the test, covering the complete unboxing experience, setup process, and their honest first impressions of the cider brewing results compared to traditional home brewing methods.What's on Mike's MindMike opens up about recent personal challenges including health concerns, upcoming competition preparations, and some interesting psychological experiences that have him questioning reality.What Would Trav Do: Top 5 90s Halloween EpisodesTrav counts down his favorite Halloween episodes from beloved 90s sitcoms, celebrating the spooky, silly, and memorable moments that defined Halloween television during the decade.Featured SponsorsRegent Theater (Wellington) - Currently showing Downton AbbeyPinter - Home brewing system with app-guided processEpisode DetailsRuntime: Approximately 62 minutesEpisode Number: Season 1, Episode 33 Recording Location: "Creepy basement" (not mom's basement!)Connect with Cartridge and QuestFollow on YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for weekly episodes and bonus content. New episodes drop every Tuesday!Experience retro gaming history, 90s nostalgia, and personal stories with the Cartridge and Quest crew. From Nintendo classics to sitcom Halloween specials, we're your destination for all things nostalgic.

1h 2m 29s  ·  Oct 14, 2025

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