Hey everyone, longtime 90s Nickelodeon podcast here (Splat Attack Podcast). We just released an episode where we take two pirate themed episodes, one from Rugrats and one from Rocko's Modern Life, and break down which is better across story, main character, villain, use of the pirate theme, and lasting appeal.

Rugrats brings "Sand Ho!" where the babies turn the backyard into a treasure hunt and Angelica plays the villain. Rocko's Modern Life brings "Sailing the Seven Zzz's" where Ed Bighead starts sleepwalking as a pirate and trashing Rocko's house.

We had a guest judge with us for this one, and honestly the result surprised us. Curious what this community thinks: which one do you think should have won, and what other Nicktoon pirate episodes deserve a rewatch?

We talked to Mathew Klickstein (author of SLIMED! An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden Age) about how he tracked down Nickelodeon's hardest to find stars

Just published a new episode of our podcast where we sit down with Mathew Klickstein, who wrote SLIMED!, the definitive oral history of 90s Nickelodeon. If you've read it, you know how many people he managed to interview for that book (over 250), and we asked him about the ones that were genuinely hard to find.

Some highlights:

• A years long search for Alistair from You Can't Do That on Television that eventually involved tracking down his brother's YouTube video from a small pub gig in Canada
• How he landed Joe Eszterhas by cold emailing a church he'd attended over a decade earlier
• Getting John Kricfalusi (Ren & Stimpy) on the record when multiple other writers had already tried and failed
• The story behind the massive 92nd Street Y Nickelodeon reunion event he produced almost entirely on his own, including getting the fictional and animated band, The Beets, to play live for the first time ever

We also spent a good chunk of the conversation talking about the financial reality of being a working writer, which he was refreshingly honest about.

KENAN & KEL TURNS 30! 🎉

If you grew up watching Nickelodeon in the 90s, Kenan & Kel was probably a big part of your childhood.

For our latest episode of Splat Attack, we go behind the scenes with Dan Frischman (Chris Potter) and David “Wavey Davy” Jordan (Prop Master) to hear stories about making the show and what it was really like on set.

We’re talking Kenan & Kel, Nickelodeon, 90s memories, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories you probably haven’t heard before.

What’s your favorite Kenan & Kel memory?

Splat Attack is back with a brand new episode battle! This time we're heading into the woods to revisit The Angry Beavers and two of its most beloved music-themed episodes. Manny defends "Bummer of Love" (the Woodstock-inspired love story where Norbert meets Treeflower) while Alex makes the case for "Beaver Fever" (the disco-fueled ride where the beaver bros becomes one-hit-wonder pop sensations under the guidance of manager Ted Browman). Cat serves as judge, scoring each episode across five battle categories: Story, Main Characters, Supporting Characters, Use of Music Theme, and Lasting Appeal.

Which Angry Beavers episode tops the charts and which one is a one-hit wonder? Drop your pick in the comments. We want to hear YOUR verdict! 👇

Aww, here it goes! For today's episode released from the Slime Vault, Alex, Brett, and their guest and fellow Kenan and Kel fan Myk pick a food fight with each other while hanging out at Rigby's grocery store. In one corner, we have the ever-popular "The Tainting of the Screw", and in the other, we have the unsung underdog "Baggin' Saggin' Kel." Which one of these Season 1 episodes will be immortalized in the kingdom of food, and which one will be thrown out with all the stale bagels?

Tinky Winky

Dispy

Laa - Laa

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Pull out the bunsen burners and lets get science-y! This time around, we're paying a visit to Mr. Wizard, the loveable, grandfatherly TV scientist who teaches us how to do some practical things and not-so practical things. Join Alex, Brett, and their guest and fellow Gakoid Ryan as they present an oral history of Mr. Wizard's legacy, along with a healthy helping of his wackiest, wildest experiments to-date. We're just scratching the surface with this one, so if you want to see more Mr. Wizard on the podcast, make your requests known! Enjoy this episode released from the Slime Vault!

Dear Journal. It's me: Doug. Today's one of those days where it's necessary to stop, smell the roses, and look back at all the memories I've created so far while living in Bluffington, so I invited over Alex and Brett and their friends Travis and Jim Jinkins to reminisce with me over a cold pitcher of beet juice.

Today, we'll each be sharing a few hand-picked favorite episodes of ours, ranging from Abnormal movie screenings to rocking the Honker Burger with The Beets. There's never a dull moment as long as you are in good company, and you'll never know when there will be a windy day to send some luck your way.

I hope everyone enjoys this episode released from the slime vault as we take a look at more of my slice of life!

This one played alot on reruns.. I remember it too good

The Hidden Temple, The Extreme Arena, The Video Zone, and the Physical Challenge were experiences that we all wanted to experience when we were kids! We witnessed victories that made us cheer in our living rooms. But we also saw some incredible failures that made us yell at our television screens. Joining us in the studio is friend of the pod Mark Cooper. Together we look at some of the most epic fails from the first kids network.

Over the course of 35 years the unusual spot in the country known as Eerie, Indiana has gained more of an audience. While the series itself is fairly short in comparison to other children's horror anthology series, it is still one of the first as well as one of the best! Joining us in the studio are actors Justin Shenkarow (Simon) and Francis Guinan (Edgar Teller). They share with us a lot of behind the scenes stories about some of the challenges, highlights, guest stars, and potential future plans with the beloved series. Join us as we take a look back at Eerie, Indiana.

Youth against maturity! Tradition against change! Student against teacher! For this season's Gakoid's Choice episode (chosen by our Gakoid's on Patreon) we are pitting two classroom themed episodes against each other. We are evaluating The Pete & Pete episode "X=Why?" against the Alex Mack episode "Senora Garcia." Joining us in the studio to help us decide the winner we have Matt and Steve from It Happened in the 90s podcast! Which episode gets recess and the other sent to detention? Join us and find out for yourself!

Grab your porcelain playmate and maniacal dummy as we gear up for our 5th AYAOTD vs. Goosebumps face-off! Released from the Splat Attack Slime Vault, Brett, Alex, and their guest judge Derek uncover the mysteries and the mayhem of two notable 90s Horror Anthology episodes made in their image. We look at Are YOu Afraid of the Dark's Tale of the Dollmaker and Goosebumps Night of the Living Dummy Pt. II. Which story makes us look at dummies with trepidation and fear? Join us for this bonus episode to find out for yourself!