We are back with a massive Season 2 episode of the Cartridge and Quest podcast! AverageTrav asserts dominance over his HOA using pure 1992 Batman The Animated Series logic, while Foodie Mike C preps for the NFL kickoff. The real treat today is guest voice actor Rick Wasserman. You know his gritty tones from AMC, HBO's The Wire, Marvel's The Avengers, and countless video game franchises. He drops into the basement to share incredible behind the scenes recording booth stories. Grab a cold craft drink, seal the hatch, and let's go!
Episode Breakdown
00:00 - 04:47 Opening Banter: AverageTrav faces down the HOA with Batman roof logic, Cowboys tailgating, and guest hype.
04:47 - 13:41 Retro Rewind: Blockbuster Video, McDonald's, and Viacom engineer the rise and bankrupt fall of Discovery Zone indoor playgrounds.
13:41 - 22:04 Hotel Checkout Logic: Trav explains his bizarre refusal to officially check out of hotel front desks, plus Dallas Cowboys game seating.
22:04 - 32:07 Enter Rick Wasserman: The iconic voice actor joins us to discuss booking HBO's The Wire and becoming the voice of AMC.
32:07 - 43:24 Animation & Gaming Lore: Rick voices Marvel's Thor and Hulk, and uses Adam Driver's sawhorse for Werewolf by Night.
43:24 - 47:40 Mystery 90s Theater: We test Rick's nostalgia knowledge with electronic Furbies, mutant Heinz EZ Squirt ketchup, and Hasbro Bop It.
47:40 - 50:11 VO Coaching: Rick delivers a custom intro for Cartridge and Quest and shares VO101 webinar details at Bookable VO.
50:11 - 54:02 What's On Tap: Presented by Auburn Spirits. We crack open Sun Cruiser Lemonade and Iced Tea from Boston Beer.
54:02 - 01:04:13 What's On Mike's Mind: Foodie Mike breaks down Dallas Cowboys roster cuts, defense hype, and his foolproof three hour smoked ribs recipe.
01:04:13 - 01:06:01 Cartridge Conundrum: We reveal the futuristic SNES prototype racing concept that eventually became Super Mario Kart.
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Auburn Spirits: Wichita's premier neighborhood craft beer hub. Mention Cartridge and Quest for 10% off every day. Text (316) 229-9222 to join the VIP club.
The Regent Theater: Support local Wellington, Kansas cinema! Say hello to Jerry and check out their current 1980s sci-fi film showings in the AC.
Bookable VO: Want to try voice acting? Check out Rick Wasserman's VO101 webinar every second Sunday for expert coaching.
The Retro Detail Board
Retro Rewind Theme: In the 1990s, corporate giants Blockbuster, McDonald's, and Viacom formed a shadow government to fund Discovery Zone. They wanted kids doing cardio, but reckless expansion, massive debt, and aggressive competition caused the neon indoor playground to padlock its doors in 1999 before Chuck E. Cheese scooped the assets.
Trav's Take Insight: AverageTrav hilariously compares clunky, high friction memories of smelling sweaty tube socks in the Discovery Zone ball pit to his modern adult appreciation of sitting quietly in a ninety degree hot tub wearing his DudeRobe.
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