The Dark Truth Behind This 90s Hit Song | S2E03

Hey Dad, how do you Remember the 90s? Nostalgia, Ninja Turtles, and Vanilla Ice — Oh My!Buckle up, fellow elder millennials! We're diving into the glorious chaos of 90s pop culture, from gritty homemade Ninja Turtle movies to the most bizarre food marketing ever. Think of this as a basement hang with dad jokes and fond memories, plus a sprinkle of modern regret.In this episode:The wild adventures of TMNT: secret of the ooze in theaters and the love for the franchiseNostalgic snacks: Ninja Turtle Crunch-a-Bungas and pizza-flavored everythingThe legendary "I'm Back" fax from MJ — yes, that Michael Jordan comeback!A hilarious breakdown of Snow’s gibberish song “Informer” and decoding its wild lyricsThe epic resurgence of bands like Bad Omens, and the absurdity of social media hateClassic "conundrum" puzzle from Resident Evil, and how nostalgia makes old games betterOddball topics: Book It! reading books for pizza, Bigfoot pizza commercials, and wild marketing from the 90sThe ultimate showdown: Vanilla Ice and his "Ninja Rap" — culture or cringe?Timestamps:00:00 - The ninja warrior in the alley: storytelling gone wrong02:01 - How to make an Irish Mule — a St. Patrick's Day classic!08:00 - TMNT movie review: gritty vs. goofy — what was missing?09:53 - Did they really use real weapons? Kiddie memories vs. adult critiquing11:18 - The secret of the VHS preview tapes and changing movie titles13:13 - Is nostalgia a drug? Revisiting old faves with fresh eyes15:20 - The infamous "Big Girls Don't Cry" VHS mishap and changing tapes16:00 - Turtles deep dive: Bebop, Rocksteady, and the '90s toy decisions18:10 - Craziest facts from the TMNT universe: stuntmen, secret voices, and behind-the-scenes secrets25:34 - Vanilla Ice’s ultimate "G" moment: Vanilla Ice on stage with the Turtles30:36 - The rise of underground bands like President: secret shows, band mysteries, and love for the art36:40 - Snow’s "Informer": gibberish or secret code? Decoding the 90s hit42:13 - Michael Jordan's fax: from retirement to legendary comeback — why the fax was cooler than a tweet44:57 - Conundrum puzzle: Resident Evil mansion keys — the mystery of the star key50:35 - The magic of Irish cups and the art of making perfect whiskey drinks55:00 - The toxicity of social media and why it's better to just be kind57:10 - Building the perfect pizza (or taco, or sushi!) — culinary endless possibilities65:37 - Book It! and the wild world of Pizza Hut marketing and Bigfoot pizza ads69:17 - Ninja Turtle Snack Attack: Crunch-a-Bungas and pizza-flavored joy70:35 - Wrapping up with a cheeky game of "Breaking Trav" and a call for fan engagementKeywords: Cartridge and Quest, 90s nostalgia, 90s kid, retro gaming podcast, TMNT Secret of the Ooze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1991, Vanilla Ice Ninja Rap, Go Ninja Go, Snow Informer lyrics, 90s one hit wonders, Michael Jordan Im back fax, LeBron James 2016, Pizza Hut Book It, Bigfoot Pizza 90s, TMNT CrunchaBungas, Resident Evil PS1 puzzle, Spencer Mansion, The Big Lebowski, Blank Check movie, Dumb and Dumber 90s, Bad Omens tour, Beartooth band, Caleb ShomoResources & Links:Epic Tales from the Sewers PodcastKingpin MovieResident Evil (PS1 Keys Guide)Suno AI (music remix tool)Bigfoot Pizza Commercial (YouTube URL)Vanilla Ice “Ninja Rap”Dead by DaylightBoulevard Irish Ale https://www.boulevard.com/beverage/irish-ale/Connect with your fellow nostalgic dudes:Justin from Epic Tales from the Sewers - Twitter | InstagramMike Castaneda - Facebook| InstagramFinal word:Nostalgia might be a drug, but it’s the best kind—warming your heart, making you laugh, and finally accepting that as kids, weapons in movies were probably just sausages. Keep the basement lights on, grab a slice, and stay rad, dads!Support us: And hey, if you’re down to rock some niche podcast merch or just need a pizza recipe, check out our site: cartridgequest.com