The 90s’ Rewind Report

It's our regular contributor Stan (aka @Nostaligaatnite) very first minisode, and a SPOOKY-SODE at that!

Host Michael Reagan sits down with New York Times Critics’ Pick playwright and viral Vogue essayist Doménica Feraud, whose essay “The Movie Star and Me” sparked widespread conversation, to discuss her debut book, You Are What You See: How My Favorite Shows Became My Worst Influences.

Together, Michael and Doménica explore the powerful—and sometimes damaging—ways television, movies, celebrity culture, and the media we grew up with shaped how an entire generation learned to see themselves and the world around them.

Their conversation goes beyond simple ’90s nostalgia, diving into the complicated relationship b...

What if the shows, movies, and celebrities we grew up loving shaped us in ways we never realized?

Host Michael Reagan sits down with New York Times Critics’ Pick playwright and viral Vogue essayist Doménica Feraud to discuss her debut book, You Are What You See: How My Favorite Shows Became My Worst Influences.

From ’90s nostalgia to the darker side of pop culture, Michael and Doménica explore how the media we consumed shaped our views on body image, sexuality, representation, and so much more. It’s an honest, thought-provoking conversation about the messages...

Michael, Nate, & Stan's conversation about Pennywise didn't end when the mics cut. The guys continue discussing the film "IT" and take a few detours along the way into topics like Bates Motel, Stranger Things, and even a short film about what would have happened if Georgie had survived his encounter with pennywise. 

Don't forget to come back Monday to check out S03E26: You Are What You See A conversation w/ Doménica Feraud. Doménica is a New York Times Critics Pick Playwright & viral essayist for Vogue with her essay "The Movie Star and Me" - Dom...

This Halloween, Host Nate Lane is turning back the pages to one of the most terrifying book collections of the ’90s! Nate takes us back to the school library shelves where Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark had an entire generation of kids reading by flashlight… and questioning every strange noise they heard for years after. 

Written by Alvin Schwartz and brought to life by Stephen Gammell’s nightmare-inducing illustrations, the original trilogy began with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (1981), followed by More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (1984) and Scary Stories 3: More Tales t...

BEEP BEEP Richie. 🤡

Fire up your VCRs and grab your yellow raincoats! This week, Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are heading into the sewers of Derry, Maine alongside recurring contributor and resident retro expert Stan (aka @nostalgiaatnite on Instagram). The guys are tackling the legendary, star-studded 1990 made-for-TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s IT.

In this episode, the trio breaks down the phenomenal dual-timeline cast, dissects the terrifyingly brilliant plot, and revisits the moments that absolutely paralyzed them with fear as kids. From Tim Curry’s charismatic, nightmare-inducing performance as Pennywise the Dancing Clown to the par...

Remember when Halloween on Nickelodeon meant an entire month of creepy cartoons, spooky specials, candy, and some of the most memorable shows of the 1990s?

Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are joined by returning guest host Stan AKA @Nostalgiaatnite on Instagram for a Halloween trip back to the golden era of Nickelodeon and the classic Nick or Treat holiday block!

For this special, each of our three Rewinders has selected a spooky episode from a beloved 90s Nickelodeon classic: Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, and Hey Arnold! But we're keeping the exact episodes under wraps! 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Once Upon A Rewind: Pages from the past—the official book club of the 90s Rewind Report, hosted by Michael Reagan—where we kick things off by digging into Louis Sachar’s classic, Holes.

We are grabbing our shovels and heading back to Camp Green Lake. As kids, we read this unforgettable story for the wild adventure and the sharp comedy. Today, we are brushing off the dirt to uncover the deeper, heavier themes of family curses, historical injustice, redemption, and fate that we totally missed on our first read through.

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In this episode of The 90s Rewind Report, host Michael Reagan sits down with Mike Judge (aka Bill Rectangle), author of Stenhouse: Growing up in Edinburgh and Beyond, for a nostalgic look back at growing up on the cusp of a defining decade. While known for his literary work, Mike joins the show to dive deep into his personal history, sharing stories about his transition from his teen years into early adulthood during the late 1980s and early 1990s. From the shifting pop culture landscape to the unique trial-and-error of adolescent life during those pivotal years, Michael and Mike...

The truth is out there, and the guys are determined to find it! This week on The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are back alongside special guest Stan (@nostalgiaatnite on Instagram) for Part 2 of their supernatural television spectacular.

After casting their spells on sitcoms last week, the trio trades the laugh tracks for pure suspense as they tackle two of the decade's most haunting dramas. First, they dive deep into the FBI basement to break down the global phenomenon that was The X-Files, tracking how Mulder and Scully changed sci-fi television forever. Then...

🚨 WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨

The mics are still hot, and the spooky vibes are just getting started! In this exclusive behind-the-scenes after-show of S03E22: 90s Supernatural Sitcoms - Part 2 which airs this Friday (September 4th); hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane, along with special guest Stan (@nostalgiaatnite), keep the cameras rolling for a casual, unfiltered chat about everyone's favorite childhood nightmares: Goosebumps.

But fair warning, listeners—major spoilers lie ahead! The trio accidentally lets a massive secret slip regarding October’s upcoming book selection for the newest segment of the show, "Once Upon a Rewind: Pages from the Pa...

Dust off your spellbooks and grab your stakes! This week on The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are back, and they are bringing a very special guest with them. Semi-regular contributor Stan (better known as @nostalgiaatnite on Instagram) joins the studio to talk about all things spooky, silly, and supernatural.

In this episode, the trio dives deep into the eerie side of 1990s television. Michael, Nate, and Stan each pick one iconic supernatural 90s sitcom to shine a spotlight on, breaking down the magic, the scares, and why these shows still hold a special...

🏚️ Two haunted houses. One year. One clear winner.

In this episode of The 90s Rewind Report, Michael Reagan and Nate Lane step inside two very different versions of 1999 horror: House on Haunted Hill and The Haunting. Both films brought big stars, big houses, and plenty of supernatural chaos to the big screen — but which remake actually delivered the better haunted-house experience?

Joining Michael and Nate once again is guest host Stan (@nostalgiaatnite on Instagram), returning to play devil’s advocate and serve as the potential tiebreaker if the guys find themselves completely gridlocked.

Spoiler a...

Fire up the time machine and pack your Tupperware, because this week on The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Nate Lane & Michael Reagan are visiting the weirdest town in America: Eerie, Indiana!

In this ultimate retrospective, Nate & Michael unpack the premise of the short-lived, critically acclaimed 1991 sci-fi masterpiece. They deliver a comprehensive, episode-by-episode breakdown of the show’s entire limited run. No stone is left unturned as the duo dives deep into everything from everyday local oddities to the legendary "lost episode," which never made it to air during the original network broadcast.

The guys also shine a m...

We asked him to come back to our little corner of chaos—and for some reason, he agreed! If you just finished listening to S03E18: Top 5 underrated '90s Shows, then you are in for a treat.

This week, Michael Reagan is keeping the mics hot for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with Instagram's own @nostalgiaatnite. This was the conversation that happened after we thought we were done recording. Now that the main debate is settled, we're diving deep into where the passion started that got him into collecting retro collectibles, and giving you the ultimate blueprint on ho...

Grab your favorite slap bracelet and turn up the volume, because this week on The 90s Rewind Report, we are diving deep into the television archives!

Cut to 1998.

Hosts Michael Reagan, Nate Lane, and returning guest host Tyler Jones have all spent weeks saving their allowances to plan the ultimate 1990s sleepover. Each guy has hand-picked two of their absolute favorite movies, two junk-food snacks, two hyper-colored beverages, and one definitive video game to rule the night. And for dinner? It is a unanimous vote for pizza, obviously!

Unfortunately, when they hand over their neon, gel-penned invites, they realize disaster has struck: all three sleepovers are scheduled for the exact same Friday night. Now, the ultimate battle for your weekend attendance is...

Grab your flannel and get ready to cry orange soda tears! Hosts; Nate Lane and Michael Reagan dive deep into the emotional, superheroic heart of Wellsville.

This week, the guys tackle the legendary two-part masterpiece "Farewell, My Little Viking" (originally aired on SNICK: November 13 and November 20, 1994).

Michael & Nate break down John McFlemp’s sinister International Adult Conspiracy and how it successfully targets Don Wrigley. They discuss Papercut's tyrannical Paper-only playground regime,  & Little Pete's legendary scissor-throwing defiance.

The hosts analyze the heartbreaking moment Artie leaves town,  and Little Pete's ultimate solo showdown against Papercut.

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Grab your controllers and blow the dust out of your cartridges! This week on The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are plugging into the ultimate time machine to trace the massive evolution of the video gaming world.

The guys are tracking the journey all the way from the neon-lit floors of your favorite local arcades straight through the home console boom of 1999—and even saving room for a few crucial outliers that spilled into the new millennium. Mikey and Nate break down the heavy-hitting hardware of the decade, unpacking the official release dates and th...

Happy Fourth of July, Nostalgians! 🎆 For our big holiday special, we are heading straight down to the Southport docks for a local beauty pageant, holiday fireworks, and a terrifying visit from everyone's favorite hook-wielding fisherman! ⚓️🪝   This week, Michael and Nate are diving deep into the ultimate 90s teen slasher double-feature: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). We break down the iconic casts, track the brutal timelines of the fisherman’s revenge, and revisit the legendary fan-favorite moments that still make us scream (including Helen's tragic alley run and Julie's infamous roadside melt...

What was it like to be at the absolute epicenter of the 90s global dance explosion? In Season 3 Episode 13, Michael Reagan sits down with Eurodance royalty Tania Evans (the voice behind Culture Beat’s monumental smash 'Mr. Vain') and Kelly Overett (the powerhouse performer who dominated charts with SL2 and Cappella).

Both women look back at the sheer surrealism of flying across the globe, turning on hotel TVs in foreign countries, and seeing their own faces staring back.. From packing out international arenas, to unpacking the ultimate highs of 90s superstar status.

Tania and Kelly also ex...

Before the full interview drops next week, join Michael Reagan for a special Mini Rewind featuring two absolute icons of the 90s Eurodance movement: Tania Evans (the powerhouse voice behind Culture Beat's global mega-hit "Mr. Vain") and Kelly Overett (vocalist for SL2 and Cappella).

In this exclusive sneak peek, Tania and Kelly pull back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of the 90s music scene. From navigating cutthroat label politics and risking song rights, to surviving a "brutal" transition from the underground rave scene, these women share raw, vulnerable, and honest moments about what it really took to...

  We made it to 75 episodes! After nearly 2 years and 3 seasons, hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane reflect on their podcast journey before turning the tables on themselves. For the first time ever, Michael and Nate jump into the Time Machine to interview each other about growing up in the 1990s. From favorite childhood memories to nostalgic pop culture, hit play for a special, hilarious look behind the mics.

Our very first Minisode in Season 3! Host Nate Lane goes all in on the 1991 telefilm and failed pilot, Frankenstein: The College Years. Nate breaks down how this bizarre comedy tried to turn Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece into a campus party animal. He tracks the era's unique obsession with serving horror-themed media to kids, wrapped in a deeply personal story about a VHS tape that changed his childhood.

In Season 3, Episode 11 hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane unpack the ultimate childhood heartbreak. This week, the guys dive into the high-hyped toys we bought as 90s kids under the absolute certainty they would either fund our college tuitions or change our lives forever. Instead, these heavily marketed relics did absolutely neither.

Michael and Nate hilariously dissect the tragedy of the one-weekend wonder of 1996, exploring those high-tech novelties that caused intense obsession for exactly forty-eight hours before being permanently abandoned. They also tackle the heartbreak of denying ourselves the joy of playing with a toy, leaving it sealed...

For Mother’s Day this year, we’re celebrating the most unhinged mom in movie history with Serial Mom!

We're diving into the cast, behind-the-scenes chaos, and why this dark comedy still shocks and entertains.

Trust us… this is a Mother's Day Special to die for!

In honor of this year’s upcoming Star Wars Day on May 4th, alum host Brayden Decker returns to join Michael Reagan and Nate Lane for a galaxy-spanning discussion of Star Wars—from the original trilogy to the prequels, with detours into iconic toy lines, the modern era, and even the infamous The Star Wars Holiday Special. It’s a nostalgic, hilarious deep dive into one of the most beloved—and occasionally baffling—franchises of all time… may the 4th be with you.

All aboard!

Season 3, Episode 8 of The 90s Rewind Report rolls in with a very specific request from Nostalgian Nick O.—a deep dive into the PBS television series "Shining Time Station. Specifically the episode “Double Trouble.” Michael and Nate kick things off with an overview of the series itself, exploring its origins, why it became such a comfort watch for 90s kids, and how this cozy little station built a world that stuck with us long after the credits rolled.

Then it’s time for a lite rewatch of “Double Trouble,” revisiting the episode’s biggest moments...

In this episode of The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are joined by returning alum Brayden Decker for a music-filled trip back to the big screen. The plan was simple: each host would bring their top 15 favorite movie soundtracks from the 1990s.

Simple… until it wasn’t.

What starts as a structured list quickly turns into all-out chaos in celebration of the decade’s most iconic (and underrated) film soundtracks—packed with nostalgic hits, surprising deep cuts, and a few passionate debates along the way. From grunge anthems to hip-hop classics, the guys...

In this episode of The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Michael Reagan & Nate Lane are back—and this week, they’re talking babies… literally. We’re diving into the Look Who’s Talking trilogy, the wildly unique comedy series that gave a voice to the thoughts of babies everywhere. From the original hit to its increasingly chaotic sequels, we break down the cast, the humor, the cultural impact, and how this concept became such a defining part of late ‘80s/early ‘90s pop culture.

Plus, we’re dedicating this episode to two very special members of the 90s Rewind family— regu...

On this episode of The 90s Rewind Report "And The Oscar Didn't Go To (90s edition)", hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are joined again by Season 1 alum host Brayden Decker for a nostalgic deep dive into the films the Academy overlooked—but audiences never forgot.

From cult classics to critical darlings that somehow slipped through the cracks, the trio each selects one film per Oscar year that they believe deserved a nomination… or even a win. These are the “almosts,” the snubs, and the outright misses that still spark debate decades later.

In Part 2, the guys...

On this episode of The 90s Rewind Report "And The Oscar Didn't Go To (90s edition)", hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are joined by Season 1 alum host Brayden Decker for a nostalgic deep dive into the films the Academy overlooked—but audiences never forgot.

From cult classics to critical darlings that somehow slipped through the cracks, the trio each selects one film per Oscar year that they believe deserved a nomination… or even a win. These are the “almosts,” the snubs, and the outright misses that still spark debate decades later.

In Part 1, the guys cov...

On Season 3, Episode 3 of The 90s Rewind Report, hosts Nate Lane & Michael Reagan take a trip back to late-night TV in the 1990s to break down the Top 13 longest-running shows on Nick at Nite during the decade—and trust us, a few of these picks might genuinely surprise you.

Throughout the ’90s, Nick at Nite became more than just late-night reruns. It was a pop-culture time machine that introduced an entirely new generation of kids to the sitcoms and classics their parents grew up watching. For many millennials, this was their first encounter with TV legends they’d never...

When a Nostalgian makes a request, we listen! This week, Nate Lane is joined by longtime 90s Rewind Report listener and our friend, Tyler “Bones” Jones. Tyler requested a Weird Al episode, and we invited him on as a guest host to discuss his topic of choice!

From recording accordion-driven parody songs in his early days to becoming one of the most recognizable comedy musicians of the modern era, Nate and Tyler trace Al’s rise through the ’80s and ’90s, the albums that defined a generation, and the moment he began shifting into more original music alongside...

Season 3 of The 90s Rewind Report kicks off with a fascinating deep dive into the life and legacy of Scatman John, joined by his biographer, Gina Waggott. In this lively and heartfelt conversation, Gina talks to Michael and Nate as they explore the man behind the music, the challenges he overcame, and the story that transformed him from an unlikely performer into an international icon. Gina shares behind-the-scenes insights from writing Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Unlikeliest Popstar, along with personal anecdotes, research discoveries, and what surprised her most about his journey.

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A quick preview of our throwback chat with author Gina Waggott as she shares her favorite ’90s books, movies, trends, and childhood pop-culture picks. It’s a fun way to meet the woman behind Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Unlikeliest Popstar—not as the author, but as a ’90s kid herself.

Be sure to catch our full conversation this Friday "S03E01: The Story Behind the Scatman - A Conversation with Gina Waggott" where no topic from her book is off limits and she shines new light on a 90s icon!

Before the interview… before the book discussion… before the deep dive—this 'minisode' sets the stage.

As Season 3 of The 90s Rewind Report approaches, Michael Reagan offers a brief introduction to the life and journey of Scatman John, the unlikeliest pop star whose joy, energy, and unmistakable sound took the world by surprise in the 1990s.

Long before “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” and Scatman’s World, John faced a childhood marked by misunderstanding, trauma, and self-doubt—struggles that would later shape the performer the world came to know. This "minisode" offers a glimpse into the man behind the music and...

In this episode of The 90s Rewind Report host Michael Reagan explores what it meant to grow up at the exact crossroads of analog childhood and digital adulthood.

Kids born in the ’80s and ’90s didn’t just witness technological change — they lived through it. From rabbit-ear antennas and appointment television to dial-up internet, AIM away messages, and a time when AOL was the internet. From Friday nights at bowling alleys and sleepovers fueled by pizza and forbidden horror movies, to SNICK, TGIF, Nickelodeon, and Disney Channel shaping a shared cultural language.

This episode dives into why...

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...

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 Christ...