The 90s’ Rewind Report

While ABC apparently thought airing a Halloween movie on November 1st was the way to go, we're getting things right and bringing you one last holiday scare TONIGHT, just in time for the trick-or-treating, spooky season celebrations, and horror movie marathons to officially begin! This time around, Nate Lane takes us back to 1985 with his October Rewind Recommendation: the made-for-TV Halloween horror comedy The Midnight Hour!

And joining Nate for this trip back in time is a familiar face and Season 1 alum, host Brayden Decker! But that's not all! Brayden also gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming film, There Is Power in the Blood, which features voice-over contributions from both Nate Lane and fellow host Michael Reagan. It's a little behind-the-scenes fun you won't want to miss!

So buckle up, Rewinders. Our time machine isn't exactly accustomed to leaving the 90s, and getting back to 1985 might be a bumpy ride. Just remember while we are visiting the 80s,
No matter what anyone tells you, don't drink the New Coke!

One last Halloween hurrah, a trip back to the 80s, and plenty of nostalgia along the way. What more could you ask for?

Happy Halloween, Nostalgians! 🎃

What’s your favorite scary movie? This week, Michael, Nate, and Stan pull back the meta-curtain to dissect the ultimate 90s horror masterpiece: Scream (1996). While the guys briefly dip their toes into the broader trilogy and the labyrinth of modern sequels, this episode is a pure, unfiltered homage to the lightning-in-a-bottle original that single-handedly revitalized the slasher genre.

From Wes Craven’s brilliant direction and Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp script to that unforgettable opening sequence, the trio breaks down exactly why Ghostface remains the defining face of 90s terror. Grab your popcorn, look behind you, and join the debate—because the rules of survival have never been this much fun.

Be sure to come back tomorrow as the Halloween fun continues with another episode - this time with a surprise guest!

🔪 SURPRISE, SCREAM FANS! A LITTLE BONUS BEFORE THE BIG REVEAL! 🎬

Consider this your sneak preview of tomorrow’s episode of The 90s Rewind Report! We’ve plucked a conversation straight from our upcoming deep dive into Scream (1996), but this particular discussion took a few detours that felt a little too big to leave on the cutting-room floor.

Nate dives into the film’s iconic soundtrack, and the guys get talking about the entire Scream franchise — a conversation that, as much as we loved it, felt a little out of place in an episode dedicated to the original 1996 classic that completely redefined the horror genre and changed the slasher game forever.

So, rather than let this footage disappear into the vault, we’re giving you a little bonus content to hold you over until the main event!

🎧 Enjoy this bonus minisode, and come back TOMORROW for our full Scream (1996) film analysis with Michael Reagan, Nate Lane, and Stan!

The phone is ringing. The nostalgia is calling. And whatever you do… don't answer it alone. ☎️👻

Dust off your cassettes and grab your boombox!

In this episode, Michael, Nate, and Stan are breaking down their Top 3 Halloween songs from the decade they grew up in. From spooky radio hits to tracklist gems that scream peak 90s nostalgia, the guys share the definitive anthems that soundtracked their childhood Octobers.

Whether you were trick-or-treating or staying up late for scary movie marathons, these tracks are guaranteed to trigger some major flashbacks.
Don't go anywhere after the credits roll!

This is just the beginning of our spooky week marathon. We are dropping a brand-new episode every single day this week, so make sure to hit that follow button and stay tuned!

What happens when Michael, Nate, and Stan sit down to talk about their favorite 90s tunes? They get just a little bit sidetracked. This.. is that conversation.

In this special bonus spooky-sode, the conversation takes an unexpected turn as the guys dive headfirst into the world of remakes. From childhood staples to cinematic classics, we are breaking down the big question: Do we love them, or do we hate them? More importantly, what is it about the entertainment industry that keeps them constantly recycling our favorite nostalgic properties?

We are hoping one of our upcoming guests can clear that up for us! Keep an eye out next month when Jordan Bridger—a PhD, Social Psychologist, Behavioral Scientist, and Linguistic Neuroscientist—stops by the show to break down the science behind our obsession with nostalgia.

Plus, our November lineup is absolutely stacked. We will be joined by Brad Gilmore, Houston broadcaster, ESPN CW39 Spotlight host, and author of "Why We Love Back to the Future." We are also thrilled to welcome Thomas D'Aguanno, author of "Welcome to Starstruck."

Until then, keep your eyes peeled and your headphones ready. We have a brand-new full episode or a spooky-sode tracking our favorite 90s Halloween classics dropping every single day this week!

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 ending that completely broke the public's reality.

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 between the entertainment we loved and the messages we absorbed along the way. Doménica opens up about her own experiences while she and Michael discuss topics including body image and disordered eating, sex and sexuality, assault, representation, and the lasting influence of pop culture.

Because of the mature and sensitive nature of these topics, this episode of The 90s Rewind Report has been rated Explicit.

Michael loved the book so much he listed it as his Rewind Recommendation for October!

📖 Secure your copy of You Are What You See: How My Favorite Shows Became My Worst Influences HERE

We absolutely loved having Doménica on The 90s Rewind Report and are incredibly grateful to her for such an open, thoughtful conversation. The door is always open—we’d be thrilled to welcome her back anytime!

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 we absorbed growing up—and how they continue to affect us today.

📖 Michael loved the book so much, he named it his October Rewind Recommendation!

🔗 Get your copy of You Are What You See: How My Favorite Shows Became My Worst Influences HERE

⚠️ CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Due to discussions of mature and sensitive topics, including body image and disordered eating, sex and sexuality, and assault, the full episode will be rated EXPLICIT.

👀 This is just a sneak peek! The FULL episode drops TOMORROW, Monday, October 19th! Don’t miss it! 🎙️

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" - Doménica sits down with host Michael Reagan to discuss her new book "You Are What You See: How My Favorite Shows Became My Worst Influences". The two discuss how pop culture altered the way an entire generation saw themselves. The conversation spans various topics from disordered eating to sex and sexuality. You won't want to miss it!

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 to Chill Your Bones (1991). These books may have haunted ’90s childhoods, but their roots reach much further back, drawing from folklore, traditional ghost stories, and urban legends passed down for generations—some older than our Great Grandparents!

Join Nate for a quick trip through this legendary horror trilogy and revisit the stories that made library visits, sleepovers, and turning off the bedroom lights a whole lot scarier. 👻📚

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 parts they still absolutely love today, no stone is left unturned. And yeah… they definitely talk about that infamous stop-motion spider ending.

If this deep dive doesn't completely fill your floating balloon, worry not! The guys couldn't possibly fit all their Pennywise praise into just one episode. We have a special Behind-the-Scenes Companion Piece dropping next week!

Don't forget to follow Stan on Instagram @nostalgiaatnite for your daily dose of retro goodness, and remember... they all float down here!

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!

And we're doing things a little differently this time. Rather than simply recapping each episode, Michael, Nate, and Stan tell their chosen stories as campfire tales, taking us back to the weird, creepy, hilarious, and sometimes surprisingly dark side of 90s Nickelodeon. Which show gets the creepiest tale? Which one brings back the strongest Halloween memories? And which story will have you checking over your shoulder when the lights go out?

But that's not all!

Michael and Nate have become obsessed with the new movie-ranking appCinova, and in this episode they talk about what makes the app so addictive, why ranking and comparing movies can become such a rabbit hole, and why they've spent way more time on it than they probably intended. 😂

Want to see what all the obsession is about? Follow the guys @90sRewindMikey and @90sRewindNate on Cinova and compare your movie rankings with theirs!

But for now, grab some marshmallows, and gather around the campfire…Because we're going back to the 90s for Nick or Treat! 🎃

🎙️ Hosted by: Michael Reagan & Nate Lane
👻 Returning Guest Host: Stan AKA @Nostalgiaatnite
Cinova: @Stan

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 unpack what it was really like to come of age at the dawn of the 90s.

You can purchase your copy here: Stenhouse: Growing up in Edinburgh and Beyond

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, they take a trip down south to dissect the dark, short-lived masterpiece American Gothic, exploring why Sheriff Lucas Buck still gives us chills.But the supernatural ride doesn't stop there!

Michael, Nate, and Stan also jump through the rest of the decade, lightning-round style, picking other paranormal hits and hidden gems that absolutely deserved their neon badges of honor. From alien abductions to small-town horrors, this episode is packed with the ultimate eerie nostalgia.

Grab your flashlights, lock your doors, and tune in! Let us know on social media: what was your absolute favorite 90s supernatural drama?

🚨 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 Past," the official 90s Rewind Report book club hosted Michael Reagan.

Once the cat is out of the bag, the guys dive straight into pure 90s nostalgia. They reminisce about Scholastic Book Fair triumphs, debate the scariest Goosebumps cover art, and briefly touch on one of the iconic TV show episodes that haunted their childhoods. To top it all off, one of the guys shares an incredible, real-life encounter meeting the actress who played Carly Beth in the legendary television special The Haunted Mask.

It’s the ultimate post-episode hangout filled with laughs, rare fan encounters, and early spooky season hype. Tune in for the behind-the-scenes scoop, but don't say we didn't warn you about the spoilers!

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 place in our hearts today. If you spent your Friday nights wishing you had magical powers or supernatural roommates, this trip down memory lane is tailored just for you.

Whether you were a die-hard fan of Charmed, never missed an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or stayed up late watching Poltergeist: The Legacy, this episode was made just for you!

Did your absolute favorite supernatural sitcom get left out of the conversation? Don't panic! Part 2 is coming September 4th, and the guys are going to dive into as many as possible to make sure no spell is left uncast. Tune in, get nostalgic, and let us know which 90s supernatural show was your favorite!

🏚️ 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 alert: they didn't.

In fact, when the dust settled, there was a pretty clear winner among all three of them.

But which movie took the crown?

Was it House on Haunted Hill… or The Haunting?

Can you guess which one they picked? And more importantly… do you agree?

Press play, step inside the time machine, and prepare for a trip back to 1999 — because this haunted-house showdown is about to get interesting. 👻🏚️

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 major spotlight on the incredible cast. They highlight a young Omri Katz tackling the weirdness of Marshall Teller long before he ever lit the Black Flame Candle as Max Dennison in Hocus Pocus. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for a look back at the show's staggering lineup of unknown young guest stars. Michael and Nate trace their early steps in Eerie before they grew up to become major household names.

Whether you are revisiting the town or discovering its strange secrets for the first time, this is an investigation you won't want to miss!

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 how you can start your very own collection.

Even though this booking was done organically, Stan and Michael also find a familial connection between him and cohost Nate Lane! Talk about a small 90s world after all!

Think of this as the VIP after-party for Episode 18. Grab your neon gear and let's keep the '90s chat going!

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 Summer double-feature special, you know you are in for a treat. As one of the internet's premier nostalgia collectors and pop-culture historians, Stan brings unmatched expertise to the table.

This week, Michael Reagan and Stan are counting down their personal Top 5 Underrated 1990s TV Shows.

Some of these hidden gems might genuinely surprise you. You might even find yourself screaming at your listening device, ready to defend your weekly devotion to these lost treasures! But let's face it—just because a show lived rent-free in your head doesn’t mean it was a prime-time ratings juggernaut or received the network promotion it truly deserved back in the day.We are finally giving these cult classics the spotlight they always belonged in.

But wait, there’s more! Stick around after the main countdown wraps. We are teasing a fascinating, exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation dropping very soon. In it, Stan pulls back the curtain on how he built his incredible physical nostalgia archive, and he delivers a secret blueprint so you can start building your own ultimate collection today.

Which underrated masterpiece did we leave off? Hit play, dive into the debate, and let us know your picks!