The 90s’ Rewind Report

Rewinding with Gina Waggott

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!

Scatman John: Setting the Stage

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 a taste of why his story matters.
Later this month, author Gina Waggott will join the show to discuss her newly released book, Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Unlikeliest Popstar. Consider this episode a short preview of what’s ahead—and a lead-in to a deeper conversation with Gina, coming soon. 
 

Minisode: The in-between Generation

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 this generation feels such a powerful pull toward nostalgia — not just emotionally, but physically. Why ’90s toys now sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. Why we rebuy movies and albums we already own, even while paying for multiple streaming services. Why ownership still matters to a generation raised on finite media and off switches.At its core, The In-Between Generation isn’t about longing for the past — it’s about presence. About what was lost when everything became instant, infinite, and always on.

Minisode: Payphones, Pagers, and T9 Cellphones, OH MY

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 they likely owned themselves.
Along the way, the minisode tackles the important questions:
What’s the real difference between a standalone payphone and a phone booth?
Is it called a pager, or is it actually a beeper?
And how did ’90s kids manage to text without a touchscreen or virtual keyboard?
Whether you grew up with these devices or are just fascinated by how quickly technology evolved, this bonus episode is a fun, nostalgic look back at a pre-smartphone world.
Stay tuned for more bonus content as we transition into Season 3!

S02E26: A Very 90s New Years Eve Podcast Special

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 Christmas Special,” didn’t air as scheduled, making this episode a proper (and overdue) makeup finale to close out the season.

S02E25: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1989) Rewatch -Part 2

Email us your Clark Griswold Christmas mishap stories - The90sRewindReport@gmail.com We’re back to finish what Clark Griswold started. In Part 2 of our National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation rewatch, Michael and Nate return with special guest Cameron to wrap up the holiday havoc and emotional payoff that make this movie a Christmas staple.
From bonus checks gone very wrong to SWAT teams, kidnappings, and one extremely unhinged Christmas Eve, we dig into the second half of the film’s biggest moments, most-quoted lines, and why Christmas Vacation somehow gets funnier every single year.
If Part 1 was all about the buildup, Part 2 is where everything explodes — literally. So plug in those lights, say a little prayer for Aunt Bethany, and join us as we close out our Griswold holiday rewatch.

S02E24: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1989) Rewatch -Part 1

It’s officially that time of year, folks! Michael and Nate are kicking off the holiday season with the first half of our deep-dive rewatch of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — the ultimate chaotic Christmas classic.
And this week, we’ve got company! Michael’s brother-in-law Cameron Platt pops in as our special guest to talk all things Griswold. From Cousin Eddie’s… unique fashion choices, to Clark’s relentless battle with the 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights, we’re breaking down the laughs, the quotes, and the nostalgia that makes this movie a perennial favorite.
Grab your Moose Mug & eggnog - and settle in for part one of our festive misadventure through suburban Christmas mayhem.

S02E23: Rugrats 'The Santa Experience' (S02E14) Rewatch

This week on The 90s Rewind Report, Nate Lane & Michael Reagan are diving head-first into a holiday classic: “Rugrats – The Santa Experience.” The Pickles parents are in full festive overdrive, stressing themselves out as they try to craft the most magical Christmas their babies have ever seen.
Meanwhile, Angelica is dealing with a holiday disaster of her own. After a run-in with a mall Santa that doesn’t quite go her way, she’s suddenly terrified she’s about to end up on the Naughty List—complete with her very own lump of coal.
We’re breaking down the nostalgia, the chaos, the heartwarming moments, and everything that made 90s Christmas specials hit different. Grab your hot cocoa, toss on a pair of Tommy Pickles footie pajamas, and join us for a merry little rewind!

Minisode: Nickelodeons Missing VHS Tapes... An Uncle Nate Rant

Nostalgia alert! Uncle Nate takes the mic to vent about Nickelodeon’s missing VHS tapes from the ’90s. Why did we have to wait forever to rewatch our favorite shows while kids today can binge everything instantly? Grab your green slime and join us for this laid-back rant packed with laughs, memories, and a little retro frustration.HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

S02E22: Slime Time - Part 2

Suit up, Rewinders—Part 2 of Slime Time is here, and the goo is out of control! 💚 Michael Reagan and Nate Lane keep the nostalgia flowing as they dig into peak-90s Nickelodeon merch, the legacy of that legendary green slime, the unforgettable Stick Stickly era, and all the quirky Nick moments that shaped our childhoods. It’s messy, it’s neon, it’s pure ’90s chaos—and you’re gonna love every second of it.