History of the 90s

If you were a kid, a young teen or even a parent in the early 1990s there’s a pretty good chance you spent most Friday nights sitting in front of the TV watching a two-hour block of programing that included some of the most iconic family friendly comedies of the era.In this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at ABC’s blockbuster Friday night line up. From Full House and Family Matters to Dinosaurs and Sabrina the Teenage Witch -- this is the story of TGIF. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  [email protected] Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠Substack: @historyofthe90sW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 1999, a 5-year-old Cuban boy was found clinging to an innertube in the waters off the coast of Florida after surviving a tragic boat journey that took the life of his mother and ten others.   Elian Gonzalez and his mother were among tens of thousands of people who attempted to escape Cuba on small rafts and boats during the 1990s.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the Cuban Rafter Crisis and the international custody battle over Elian Gonzalez.Guest Info:Lillian Guerra, Professor of Cuban and Caribbean History at the University of FloridaShow Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  [email protected] Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠Substack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been 30 years since FBI agents finally captured the man who mailed more than 16 bombs to unsuspecting victims in the US, killing 3 and injuring 23 others. For two decades officials searched for the elusive terrorist known as the Unabomber. His victims appeared random, his motives unclear and the only sighting of him resulted in a nowfamous composite drawing of a man in a hoodie with aviator sunglasses. In this episode, originally broadcast in 2021, we explore the investigation and capture of Ted Kazinski.This is The Long Hunt for the Unabomber. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠GUEST INFO:Max Noel, retired FBI Special Agent Terry Turchie, retired FBI Special Agent and former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Counterterrorism DivisionThey co-authored with their colleague Jim Freeman; Unabomber: How the FBI Broke Its Own Rules to Capture the Terrorist Ted Kaczynski Capturing The Unabomber: The FBI Insiders' Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1990s there was a new wave of improvisational rock groups known as jam bands.By far the biggest was the genre defying foursome Phish from Burlington, Vermont.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at their rise from college band to a touring sensation capable of attracting tens of thousands of obsessed fans to far flung locations.This is the story of Phish and the 90s jam band explosion.Guest Info:Brian Weinstein: Host of the podcast Attendance Bias which invites Phish fans to talk about the band’s most memorable concerts. www.attendancebias.buzzsprout.comMike Ayers: Journalist and author of Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the 90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene that followed. www.mike-ayers.comShow Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 1991 President George HW Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to the US Supreme Court. Initial reaction to the nomination suggested there would be a contentious Senate confirmation battle that would probe Thomas’s conservative views on issues such as abortion and affirmative action.  But there was no real concern that Bush’s pick might not be approved. That is until one woman’s testimony threatened to derail the entire process. In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the moment when the little know concept of workplace sexual harassment was catapulted into public consciousness.  This is the testimony of Anita Hill. Guest Info: Rev. Dr. Traci C. West;   Professor of Christian Ethics and African American Studies at Drew University Theological School in Madison, NJwww.traciwest.com Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snowboarding exploded in popularity during the 1990s, but its road to legitimacy was anything but smooth. On this episode of History of the 90s, Kathy Kenzora traces the rebellious roots of snowboarding, from outlaw status at ski hills to its mainstream breakthrough and eventual Olympic debut. Joining the show is Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati, who made history at the 1998 Nagano Games by winning the very first Olympic gold medal in the sport. Together they trace snowboarding’s wild early days, the cultural clashes with the skiing establishment, and what it was like to stand at the center of a sport redefining winter athletics. It’s a deep dive into how the 90s helped turn snowboarding from counterculture to global phenomenon. Guest info:Ross RebagliatiInstagram: ⁠⁠@rossrebagliati98⁠⁠Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one of the most shocking scandals in sports history, figure skating collided with true crime. This episode dives into the bitter rivalry of Olympic skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, and the 1994 attack that stunned the world just weeks before the Winter Olympics.Kathy Kenzora unpacks what really happened, how the media shaped the narrative, and why this story still sparks debate more than 30 years later.Guest Info:Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz host the podcast: Keep the Flame Alive www.flamealive.com Show Info:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 90s delivered iconic moments year after year and 1996 was no exception.It was a year marked by tragedy and triumph at the Atlanta Summer Olympics -- as well as high profile murders that continue to be surrounded by questions and conspiracy theories decades later. In this episode of History of the 90s we pick up where we left off at the end of the last episode as we continue counting down ten of the most unforgettable events from 1996.Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like every single year in the 90s, 1996 was jam packed with unforgettable events and cultural moments. It was an era when the world seemed smaller and slower because without social media, news stories lasted longer and dominated headlines for weeks and months as information came to us in dribs in drabs.In this episode of History of the 90s we are going to dig a little deeper into the stories that captured our attention thirty years ago.These are 10 of the most memorable stories from 1996.Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer. It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two.Support the Show:Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  to Haunted Canada Podcast Email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information about this podcast please visit us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.HauntedCanada.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EdmontonGhostTours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more by visiting ⁠https://www.briars.ca/⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1990s were loaded with great holiday movies. From "Home Alone" to "A Nightmare before Christmas" there was something for everyone.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at five Christmas classics that have stood the test of time.Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 1990s David Duke became one of the most famous racists in the United States. After winning a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives the former leader of the KKK, mounted multiple political campaigns seeking higher office, including President of the United States. His rising popularity revealed a growing racial divide in the United States. In this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at the rise and fall of the man who tried to mainstream Neo-Nazism and White Supremacist beliefs in US politics. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info:Tyler Bridges, author of: The Rise and Fall of David Dukewww.tylerbridges.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After winning the World Series in 1992 Blue Jays GM Pat Gillick did another major overhaul of the Toronto baseball team in an effort to win the Commissioner's Trophy for a second year in a row. In this episode of History of the 90s we continue looking back at Canada's baseball team with Part Two of The Toronto Blue Jays. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info:Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today on 640 TorontoX:  ⁠@gregbradyx⁠Instagram: ⁠@gregfbrady⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 1990s the Toronto Blue Jays won back-to-back World Series with legendary players like Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar and John Olerud. Over the next two episodes of History of the 90s we look back at the first Canadian team to win the Major League Baseball championship. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info:Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today on 640 TorontoX:  @gregbradyxInstagram: @gregfbrady  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taj Khyber Rowland knows he’s not who people think he is but he can’t quite remember how his life went so off course. He decides to spool backwards, to his younger self. A daredevil seven year old Chellamuthu, living happily, but in abject poverty, with his large family in rural India. But when Chellamuthu disobeys his mother and goes to play at the bus station, he’s persuaded to board a bus with some bigger boys. He’s kidnapped. And there’s no going back.Contact:Facebook: ⁠⁠@BlanchardHouseStories⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@BlanchardHouseStories⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠@BlanchardTweets⁠⁠Blanchard House website: ⁠⁠blanchard-house.com⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you were around in the 90s it may have felt like the Y2kcomputer problem came out of nowhere.  But in fact it was something that programmers were always aware of. In this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the steps taken to make sure a problem with the world’s computers didn’t wreak havoc on society on January 1,  2000. And depending on who you talk to it was either a major success or a massive hoax.Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info:ZacharyLoeb, Assistant Professor of History at Purdue UniversityRobert David LoblawNancy P. James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1995 a small community in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley was rocked by the brutal attack on two teenage girls by a mysterious man armed with a bat.  Misty Cockerill escaped but her friend Tanya Smith was found dead the next morning in a nearby river.  Over the next seven months the killer led police on a wild game of cat and mouse as he taunted them with phone calls and other disturbing messages.  In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the hunt for the Abbotsford Killer. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info:Mike Browne, author and podcast hostDark Poutine Podcast Murder, Madness and Mayhem: 25 Tales of True Crime and Dark History Strange, Spooky and Supernatural: Curious Tales of Fascinating People, Places and Things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released in 1994 and directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow is more than just a revenge tale. It’s a journey through grief, justice, and the supernatural. Based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, the film tells the tragic story of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who are murdered by a Detroit gang. A year later Eric is resurrected from his grave to avenge their deaths and soothe the guilt he feels for failing to protect his fiancé.With its haunting visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and the tragic real-life story of Brandon Lee—whose performance became his legacy—the film carved out a permanent place in pop culture.In this episode of History of the 90s we track The Crow’s journey from comic book series to cult classic.Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info: Alisha Mughal, journalist, film critic and author of ⁠It Can’t Rain All The Time: The Crow⁠ ⁠www.alishajournalist.wordpress.com⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 35 years since Vanilla Ice released a song that, whether you like or not, had a huge impact on rap musicTo mark the occasion we are revisiting an episode of History of the 90s that dives into the lore of Ice Ice Baby. Including a famous story that involves Vanilla Ice being dangled from a balcony by a certain rap mogul.Watch Vanilla Ice at the 1991 American Music Awards: https://youtu.be/Wg6F4wG-i7wShow Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 1992 the Canadian government banned cod fishing along Newfoundland’s east coast in an effort to help restore cod stocks that had been depleted due to overfishing.The moratorium was supposed to last 18 months but ended up being extended indefinitely.The collapse of the industry ended nearly five centuries of cod fishing, led to the largest industrial layoff in Canada, devastated Newfoundland’s economy and shook the province’s identity to the core.Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest info: Jenn Thornhill-Verma, journalist and author of: ⁠Cod Collapse, The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland’s Saltwater Cowboys  ⁠ ⁠www.jennthornhillverma.com⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 30 years since two of Britpop’s biggest bands went head to head in a chart battle that gripped the UK, reinvigorated the music scene and defined an era.In this episode of History of the 90s we revisit Oasis vs Blur with help from musician and rock and roll historian Daniel Rachel. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠@historyofthe90s⁠Guest Info:Daniel Rachel, musician, rock and roll historian and author of Don’t Look Back in Anger: The Rise and Fall of Cool Britannia Told by Those Who Were Therewww.danielrachel.comDaniel Rachel – Musician-turned-award winning author Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its firstgame. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Canada and influence a generation of players.  Along the way the team also managed to win the NBA championship in 2019. On this episode of History of the ' 90s we’re going back to the beginning to findout how it all started.  This is the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' origin story.Show Info:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest info:Alex Wong, author and podcast host⁠⁠⁠Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hello and Welcome⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its firstgame. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Canada and influence a generation of players.  Along the way the team also managed to win the NBA championship in 2019. On this episode of History of the ' 90s we’re going back to the beginning to findout how it all started.  This is the origin story of the Toronto Raptors.Show Info:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Guest info:Alex Wong, author and podcast hostPrehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto RaptorsHello and Welcome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora will give you the 4-1-1 on how a teen movie with a modest budget adapted from a 200 year old book became a cultural juggernaut that continues to be felt thirty years later.This is the story of Clueless.Show Contact Info:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Guest info:⁠Veronica Litt, ⁠assistant professor of English at Cape Breton University and author of: ⁠Ugh! As if!: Clueless⁠⁠https://ecwpress.com/products/ugh-as-if ⁠Additional Sources for this episode: ⁠As if! The Oral History of Clueless as told by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew By Jen Chaney⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora is joined by singer/songwriter Jann Arden as they discuss her journey from busker to Canadian icon. Show Contact Info:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Guest Info:www.jannarden.comInstagram: @jannarden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the 1990s a doll that taught kids about American History became a major force within the crowded toy market. The 18 inch historically accurate dolls were expensive and only available by mail order, but they managed to capture the imagination of an entire generation and in the process made inventor Pleasant Rowland incredibly wealthy. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the cultural phenomenon of American Girl.Show Contact Info:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Guest info:Emilie Zaslow, professor at Pace University in New York and author of Playing With America's Doll: Cultural Analysis of the American Girl Collection www.emiliezaslow.comDominique Jean-Louis, the chief historian of the Center for Brooklyn History at the Brooklyn Public Library. Previously as a curator of history exhibits at the New York Historical Museum she worked on an exhibit that focused on the history and significance of Black Dolls in American history.X: @DominiqueJL15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from therainforest in Chiapas, Mexico to launch an uprising that was years in themaking.  The Zapatista Army declared war on the Mexican Government demanding basics rights for the diverse Mayan communities who lived in extreme poverty through out the region.  The rebellion, which captured the world’s attention thanks in part to the Zapatista’s charismatic leader, coincided with the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement and was disastrous for Mexican President Carlos Salinas who had promised his trade partners that Mexico was a modern, peaceful democratic country.Show Contact Info:Instagram: ⁠@that90spodcast⁠Email: ⁠[email protected] Info:Neil Harvey, Professor New Mexico State University andauthor of :The Chiapas Rebellion; The Struggle for Land and Democracy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, it's Kathy and I wanted to give you a little teaser for another great podcast that you can now binge in full! Check out A Most Audacious Heist wherever you podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/heistEveryone’s gotta start somewhere. Daniel enjoys his first taste of crime and the thrill of getting away with it. And a privileged young Sisi takes her freedom for granted not realizing she’s about to be caught in a trap. Is their destiny already written in the stars?   Contact:Facebook: @BlanchardHouseStoriesInstagram: @BlanchardHouseStoriesX (formerly Twitter): @BlanchardTweetsBlanchard House website: blanchard-house.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When The WB found success with the teen drama's 7th Heaven and Buffy the Vampire Slayer the fledgling new network decided to fully embrace the genre. On this episode we continue our look back at some of the iconic teen dramas that helped put The WB on the map during it's 11 year run and created core memories for the millennials who grew up watching them.Sources for this episode include: Season Finale: The Unexpected Rise and Fall of The WB and UPNBy Susanne Daniels and Cynthia Littleton If hearing about Dawson's epic breakdown at the end of season three wasn't enough, you can watch it here.Show Contact Info:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When The WB launched in January 1995 it's initial block of programming focused on comedy with four new sitcoms including The Wayans Brothers. But it wasn't comedy that would come to define the short lived television network. Instead The WB became known as the home of the teen drama. Over the next two episode we look back at some of the most iconic teen dramas ever seen on television. From Seventh Heaven and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dawson's Creek and Charmed, this is the story of The WB.Sources for this episode include: Season Finale: The Unexpected Rise and Fall of The WB and UPNBy Susanne Daniels and Cynthia Littleton Show Contact Info:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada's Kurt Browning made history at the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships when he became the first person to successfully land a quadruple jump in competition.He went on to dominate men's figure skating into the 1990s, winning a record breaking four world titles, including three in a row from 1989 to 1991.On this episode Kurt Browning joins us to talk about his amazing career and what it was like to be a superstar skater in the 90s.Guest Info:Kurt Browning Stars On IceInstagram: @kb. on.iceX: @KurtBrowningSHOW INFO:Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Tupac Shakur was gunned down in September 1996 it ended his short but monumental career as a rapper and actor. But his death did not stop his popularity and influence from continuing to grow.In this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the extraordinary life and career of one of the most influential and controversial figures in hip-hop history.Guest Info:Ian Steaman, award-winning screenwriter and former music industry executivewww.iansteaman.comInstagram: @ian.steamanSHOW INFO:Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 35 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison and apartheid was dismantled in South Africa.To mark the anniversary we are revisiting an episode that looks at some of aspects of the anti-apartheid struggle that you might not know: pirate radio and protest songs.Pirate radio was a weapon used by the African National Congress to inspire black South Africans and to counter propaganda and misinformation by the apartheid government. While protest songs performed by western musicians played a pivotal role in raising awareness in the rest of the world about the injustices in South Africa.Songs mentioned in episode:Biko, by Peter Gabriel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVpsM3YAgwFree Nelson Mandela, by The Special AKA https://youtu.be/FmKiq0mQd8c?si=5J-EdHYYZU4rbusWSun City, by Artists United Against Apartheid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BIvf-ZlJNcGuest Info:Sekibakiba Peter Lekgoathi (Ph.D.)Associate Professor of HistoryUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSHOW INFO:Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on the star, it will launch him into the criminal big-leagues.Daniel’s exploits unleash a relentless game of cat-and-mouse, as police track him across continents yet vanishes from their grasp. What he doesn’t know is that the Sisi Star has a history. A dark history. Its original owner, the legendary Empress Elisabeth of Austria, used it to carve her own legacy of absolute beauty and power. That pursuit drove her to her very limits. And now Daniel’s fate is fixed to that same star. But how long can Sisi’s star stay lucky for Daniel? This is A Most Audacious Heist – it’s the story of a master thief, an intercontinental manhunt, and the jewel that changes everything.Contact:Facebook: @BlanchardHouseStoriesInstagram: @BlanchardHouseStoriesX (formerly Twitter): @BlanchardTweetsBlanchard House website: blanchard-house.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the 1990s TV’s approach to LGBTQ+ characters underwent a dramatic transformation.Groundbreaking storylines on numerous shows including My So Called Life, Roseanne, Ellen and Will and Grace played a crucial role in increasing queer representation on television.On this Episode of History of the ‘90s we look back at some of the characters and shows that helped bring more queer content into the mainstream.GUEST INFO:Stephen Tropiano, Professor and Program Director of Ithaca College’s JB Pendleton Center in Los Angeles. Author of The Prime Time Closet: A History of Gays and Lesbians on TVRon Becker, Professor of Media and Communication and Strategic Communication at Miami University. Author of Gay TV and Straight AmericaSHOW INFO:Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis in the 1990s was dominated by several young and talented players who helped usher in a new era on both the men’s and women’s tours.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the flashy, style of Andre Agassi and his highly talented rival Pete Sampras who faced off in one of the greatest tennis rivalries ever. As well as the equally exciting rivalry between Steffi Graf and Monica Seles which came to a premature and tragic conclusion.Guest Info:Tony Hagen, co-host of the Gay Tennis Podcastwww.thegaytennispodcast.comInstagram: @thegaytennisopodShow Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some years when it seems like the world has gone a bit mad and 1995 was one of those years. Deadly terrorist attacks in the US and Japan shocked the world, while an assassination in Israel ended any hope for peace in the middle east. Meantime, high profile murder trials fascinated the public in Los Angeles and Toronto and Quebec came within a hair of separating from Canada. In this episode of History of the 90s we’re taking a look back at those stories and several others as we count down ten of the most memorable events of 1995.(And sometimes words aren’t enough here’s the link to watch Bill Gates and Steve Balmer dancing at the Windows 95 Launch party: https://youtu.be/lLPAUHdyjRI?si=ar2zY1FEYzM50-V9 )Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holiday season is upon us and one questions is always present.Have you been naughty or nice? Depending on your answer you'll either be rewarded or you'll find a much more frightening fate will be upon you, and no, it's not a lump of coal.For centuries, disobedient children in Austria and other Alpine countries have faced a truly terrifying Christmas consequence for their misbehavior — a dreaded visit from Krampus.If you've misbehaved Krampus can be heard before he can be seen which makes him even more frightening.The joyful sound of sleigh bells will be replaced by something far more sinister: the menacing clanking of rusty chains accompanied by the eerie tinkling of cowbells.So be good for goodness sake because Krampus is coming to town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1990s four Canadian women dominated the charts, each with their own style and type of music. On this episode of History of the 90s we continue looking back at the era as we dig into the musical journeys of Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morisette.   Guest Info: Andrea Warner, author of "We Oughta Know: How Celine, Shania, Alanis and Sarah Ruled the 90s and Changed Music and co-host of the Pop This! podcast. Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1990s four Canadian women dominated the charts, each with their own style and type of music. Over the next two episodes of History of the 90s, we are looking back at their journeys to fame and success in a male dominated industry. These are the stories of Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette.Guest Info:Andrea Warner, author of "We Oughta Know: How Celine, Shania, Alanis and Sarah Ruled the 90s and Changed Music and co-host of the Pop This! podcast.Show Info:Instagram: @that90spodcast  TikTok: @90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For seven seasons in the 1990s a TV show that featured musclebound men and women doling out punishing hits while dressed in star spangled spandex outfits became a pop culture phenomenon.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at American Gladiators with help from Jim Starr better known as Laser, the only Gladiator to appear in every season of the show.SHOW INFO:TikTok: @90spodcastInstagram: @that90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1990, a plan to expand a golf course in Oka, Quebec led to a 78 day standoff with the Mohawks of Kanesatake who claimed the disputed land belonged to them.During the tense standoff a provincial police officer was killed, mobs of locals burned effigies and harassed Indigenous people and ultimately Canadian Forces soldiers were deployed to the area.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at what led up to the Kanestake Resistance and how it forced Canada to confront a new reality in its relationship with Indigenous people.GUEST INFO:Kahente Horn-Miller, Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies and Associate Vice President Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research at Carleton UniversityFacebook: @kahenteSHOW INFO:TikTok: @90spodcastInstagram: @that90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 30 years since Friends debuted on NBC and changed the face of television.Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey quickly became a cultural phenomenon as millions of viewers tuned in each week to watch them navigate that time in your life when your friends are your family.This week we revisit an episode from 2019 which took a deep dive into the making of the iconic sitcom and tries to answer the question why Friends continues to endure, despite some of its obvious flaws.Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcastEmail: [email protected]:Kelsey Miller, author of I’ll Be There for You: The One About FriendsTwitter: @mskelseymiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 1994 a young mom from a small town in South Carolina reported that she was carjacked on a rural road. Susan Smith claimed that an unknown Black man forced her out of her car at gunpoint and then drove away with her two toddlers in the backseat.  The search for the boys and Smith’s emotional pleas for their return drew media attention from around the world for nine days. On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the case and the shocking outcome.  SHOW INFO: Instagram: @that90spodcast    TikTok: @90spodcast  Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman first created four teenage crime fighting turtles it was little more than a bit of fun for the aspiring illustrators.   But over the next few years, the heroes in a half shell became a cultural phenomenon that peaked in the 1990s with a series of live action movies.  In this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora takes you into the sewers of New York for a look back at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Turtlemania. GUEST INFO:  Isaac Elliot-Fisher, cinematographer and production designer at Definitive Film   Documentary: Turtle Power: The Definitive Story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  SHOW INFO: Instagram: @that90spodcast    TikTok: @90spodcast  Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Alice in Chains and Green Day to Aaliyah and TLC 1994 was a monumental year in music. On this episode of History of the 90s we continue are look back at some of the records that dominated the music charts 30 years ago. This is part two of 10 Classic Albums from 1994.   GUEST INFO: Mike Donnelley and Adam Zurbruegg from You’ve Got 90s, New York/New Jersey’s cover band experience www.youvegot90s.com     Instagram: @youvegot90sband SHOW INFO: Instagram: @that90spodcast    TikTok: @90spodcast  Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Alice in Chains and Green Day to Aaliyah and TLC 1994 was a monumental year in music. Over the next two episodes of History of the 90s we travel back 30 years for a closer look at some of the records that dominated the music charts. This is part one of 10 Classic Albums from 1994.   GUEST INFO: Mike Donnelley and Adam Zurbruegg from You’ve Got 90s, New York/New Jersey’s coverband experience www.youvegot90s.com     Instagram: @youvegot90sband SHOW INFO: Instagram: @that90spodcast    TikTok: @90spodcast  Email: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The Simpson’s “Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie Show” to The Soprano’s “College” the 1990s were filled with memorable TV moments.On this episode we travel back in time for the second part of our series on nine television episodes that defined the 90s.GUEST INFO:Twitter/X: @chrisxmorganInstagram: @chrismorgansporcleSHOW INFO:Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Seinfeld’s "The Contest" to "Jessie’s Song" on Saved By The Bell the 1990s were filled with memorable TV moments.Over the next two episodes we are going to travel back in time to revisit nine television episodes that defined the 90s and got everybody talking by pushing boundaries and making us laugh.GUEST INFO:Chris Morgan, pop culture writer and author of 99 Episodes That Defined the 90s and The Nickelodeon ‘90sTwitter/X: @chrisxmorganInstagram: @chrismorgansporcleSHOW INFO:Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are looking back at the discovery of a game changing treatment for the male libido and the marketing strategy that made it the fastest selling prescription drug in history. This is the story of Viagra.SHOW INFO: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.