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 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 app Cinova, 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 @NostalgiaatniteCinova: @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!