Welcome to the Basement! What is up, everyone, and welcome back to the basement! S2E17 is officially here, marking 65 total episodes of the Cartridge and Quest podcast. Today, we kick things off with highly questionable misunderstandings about brining meats before diving into the greatest heel turn in 1990s wrestling history. We crack open amazing craft beer, break down ultimate summer blockbusters, and talk vintage Nintendo hardware. We also discuss Cowboys football and a new Michael Jackson biopic. Let us get into it.Episode Breakdown00:00 - 01:59 Opening Banter: We figure out the math on 65 total episodes and clear up a hilarious misunderstanding about brined meats.01:59 - 10:04 What's On Tap: Presented by<a href="https://auburnspirits.com/"> Auburn Spirits</a>. We crack open <a href="https://untappd.com/b/smoke-brewing-co-herd-of-turtles/3813749">Herd of Turtles American Pilsner</a> from<a href="https://smokebrewingcompany.com/#our-beer"> Smoke Brewing Company</a>, talking citrusy lime flavor profiles.10:04 - 29:19 Retro Rewind: A deep dive into the 1996 Bash at the Beach where Hulk Hogan betrayed millions to form the NWO faction.29:19 - 35:06 Channel Surfing: Rating iconic 1990s summer blockbusters, Terminator 2, Independence Day, A league of their own, Wild Wild West,Apollo 13, and Men in black  .35:06 - 38:41 Conundrum: Dropping retro gaming trivia about the 1997 N64 Rumble Pak release alongside Which Game?.38:41 - 49:38 Suits and Jabronis: Guessing whether 90s names belong to Silicon Valley tech billionaires or wrestling jobbers.49:38 - 1:03:45 What's On Mike's Mind: Countdown to Dallas Cowboys football, NFL trade rumors, and a review of the Michael Jackson biopic.1:03:45 - 1:09:37 Trav's Take: Conundrum Answer: Star Fox 64 Comparing the clunky 1997 N64 Rumble Pak to the HD Rumble 2.0 on the Nintendo Switch 2 playing Star Fox 64.CAQ Business Directory<a href="https://auburnspirits.com/">Auburn Spirits</a>: Wichita's premier neighborhood craft hub. Stop in, mention Cartridge and Quest at the register, and lock down 10% off your purchase every single day. Text (316) 229-9222 to join the text club.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.wellingtonregent.com/">The Regent Theater</a>: Support local cinema down in Wellington! Pull up a seat in the air conditioning, say hello to Jerry, and check out the latest theater events.The Retro Detail BoardBash at the Beach 1996: On a hot July night, Hulk Hogan destroyed our childhood trust by dropping a leg drop on Macho Man Randy Savage. This genius booking birthed the New World Order, turning our colorful hero into the ultimate bad guy. The arena went dead silent before fans started to riot, throwing sodas and batteries into the ring.Rumble Pak Evolution: The original 1997 Nintendo 64 Rumble Pak was a heavy, battery draining block of plastic that violently shook your hands. Today, t

Why did Hulk Hogan betray millions of wrestling fans in 1996? | S2E17

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