The 90s’ Rewind Report

It's our regular contributor Stan (aka @Nostaligaatnite) very first minisode, and a SPOOKY-SODE at that! It started in a completely ordinary suburban house where a family was being terrorized by a malevolent entity they called Pipes. The BBC sent a camera crew to shoot a documentary on location, capturing the unexplained activity as it unfolded inside the home. The entity, which began as a series of violent knocks in the plumbing, turned out to be an accumulation of centuries of dark spiritual energy. It remains one of the most chilling hauntings ever captured on film, building to an...

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. ...

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! Regular co-host Nate Lane is out this week, soaking up some well-deserved sun at the beach for a major birthday celebration. But the studio isn’t empty! Making his highly anticipated return to the microphone is the ultimate curator of memory lane, Stan—better known as the mastermind behind the massive Instagram community @nostalgiaatnite. If you loved his insights during our 4th of July I Know What You Did Last Summ...

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. ...

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...