​Cartridge and Quest is a weekly retro nostalgia podcast dedicated to the pop culture, video games, crazy fashion, and gritty reality of growing up in the 1980s and 1990s.

 

Hosted by lifelong friends Averagetrav (Travis Feiock) and Foodie Mike C (Mike Castaneda), the show is recorded straight from the basement with cold drinks in hand.

The podcast bridges the gap between warm childhood memories and the hilarious chaos of navigating modern fatherhood. Every episode focuses entirely on the experience and the feeling of the era rather than dry, Wikipedia-style history facts. From the generational battlefield of 16-bit console wars to the Attitude Era of wrestling, classic cartoons, and forgotten junk food, Cartridge and Quest delivers an unscripted, unfiltered hangout with your best friends.

Meet the Hosts

Averagetrav (Travis Feiock)

Travis is an IT Director by day and a basement podcaster by night. Born in 1985, he is a fierce NES, SNES, and Sega Dreamcast loyalist navigating life alongside his wife Manda and their four kids. Known for always wearing a hat, rocking fresh Air Jordan 1s, and proudly owning a classic My Pal 2000, Travis brings the structural bias to the microphone. He is a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and enforces a strict, zero-tolerance policy against any non-Grillo pickles.

Foodie Mike C (Mike Castaneda)

Mike is a professional chef, a Food Network All Star Academy alum, and an elite culinary artist who cooks for touring bands, athletes, and celebrities. On the console side of the basement, he represents the Sega Genesis kids, bringing the culinary heat and distinct pop-culture commentary to every episode. Born in 1985 and a fellow Cowboys supporter, Mike balances raising his two kids with high-energy rants, an expert appreciation for craft beer, and a baseline anti-Cher stance.