This week, Chase and Austin hit rewind on the Saturday morning era, weekly show blocks, cartoons, toys, and the shows that shaped a generation. From Toonami and TMNT to Limewire nostalgia and cereal-fueled memories, it’s pure retro comfort.

Grab your cereal and your comfiest blanket — this week, we’re rewinding to an era when Saturday mornings meant something.

In “Saturday Morning Saved Us,” Chase and Austin dive into the shows that shaped their childhoods and beyond: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, Sonic, Freakazoid, Animaniacs, Dragon Ball Z, and the mighty Toonami block that introduced an entire generation to anime.

They swap stories about growing up in the golden age of Fox Kids, WB Kids, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network; plus, how the transition from Saturday mornings to streaming changed everything.

From Crossfire commercials to Limewire regrets, this episode is a nostalgic ride through TV, toys, and the moments that made the ‘90s and ‘00s unforgettable.

🎮 Side Quests this week:

• Now Loading: 15 words or less — Austin gives two-word hints for retro characters from shows, Chase guesses the lineup.
• Rewind Select: A deep pull into the toy box — Dragon Ball Z figures, Mighty Max, TMNT, Power Rangers, and more.

And as always, they close out with this week’s listener question:
💬 “What’s your favorite GameStop story — as an employee, customer, or spectator of the madness?”

🎧 Segments This Episode:

Press Start: Reflecting on The Midnight Release’s growing community and introducing “Listener Memory Card”
Story Mode: Saturday Morning Saved Us — a trip through cartoons, anime, and the magic of weekend TV
Side Quests:

• Now Loading — Guess the character in 15 words or less
• Rewind Select — Nostalgia toys and childhood merch memories
  Save Point: Wrap-up & listener challenge: Your best GameStop memory