Bonus: Gregg’s First, 90s Nostalgia, Pokémon Cards, N64 & Childhood Chaos

Bonus: Gregg’s First, 90s Nostalgia, Pokémon Cards, N64 & Childhood Chaos

From My Third Place Pod by M3P Network

March 28, 2026 · 1h 19m

About this episode

The episode revisits 90s nostalgia through childhood memories of Pokémon cards, Nintendo 64 gaming, and mall culture.

Bad news first — the flu knocked us down this week, so there isn’t a brand-new episode of the M3P Podcast. The good news? We’re rewinding the tape and taking it back to a moment that helped shape the show — the very first time Gregg joined the podcast. Before the structured segments, the front-porch conversations, and the traditions listeners know today, we simply pressed record and talked about the things we grew up loving. This episode becomes a full 90s nostalgia deep dive , revisiting the pop culture that defined an entire generation. We talk about collecting and trading Pokémon Trading Card Game cards during the peak of the Pokémon craze, remembering the excitement of opening packs and comparing collections with friends. From there, the conversation drifts into classic gaming memories, including the legendary Nintendo 64 era — the multiplayer battles, sleepover tournaments, and the unforgettable games that kept us glued to the TV for hours. We also rewind to the mall culture that shaped our generation, remembering music discovery at Virgin Megastore , where listening stations, posters, and CD walls made it feel like a playground for music fans. What starts as a simple…

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Organizations: Virgin Megastore

Products: Pokémon Trading Card Game, Nintendo 64

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