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On History of the 90’s we’ll travel back in time through the stories that defined a decade. The last 10 years of the 20th century was a time like no other, from Columbine to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Seinfeld, Air Jordan, and the Spice Girls …if it happened in the 90’s you’ll hear about it on this podcast. Join Kathy Kenzora as we journey through the History of the 90's every other Wednesday.
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The Podcast Experience explores the creativity, inspiration, and art of storytelling in podcasting. The show dives into the podcaster’s journey as guests candidly share their podcasting experiences, discuss how they turned a passion into a podcast, overcame obstacles, and how their experiences shaped their growth as hosts and individuals.
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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 9 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 …
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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: @90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the animated Disney classic The Lion King. Since its release on June 24, 1994, The Lion King has remained an enduring part of pop culture thanks to a never ending love by the generation that came of age alongside Simba the lion cub. On this episode of History of the 90s we revisit an episode released in 2019 …
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In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia. In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what…
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In May 1999 hordes of Star Wars fans swarmed movie theatres for an event that many thought might never happen. It was release day for a movie they had spent the past 15 years longing for, but all the excitement soon turned to confusion, disappointment and in some cases even anger. In this episode we are looking back at one of the biggest movie rele…
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In the 1990’s Oprah Winfrey set herself apart from other talk show hosts by pivoting away from trash TV shows like Geraldo and Jerry Springer. Instead Oprah focused on what creating what she called hour long life lessons and in the process she changed TV forever. On this episode of History of the 90s we track the ascension of the Queen talk. GUEST …
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In November 1997, the shocking swarming murder of 14 year old Reena Virk, a BC teenager made international headlines and brought the issue of teen violence and bullying to the forefront. In this episode Caitlin and Graeme Duffy from the podcast True North True Crime join Kathy to look back at the long road to justice. GUEST INFO: Caitlin and Graeme…
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In November 1997, the shocking swarming murder of a BC teenager made international headlines and brought the issue of teen violence and bullying to the forefront. 14 year old Reena Virk was punched and kicked by a group of mainly teen girls after being swarmed under a bridge in the Victoria area. Later when she tried to stagger home, two of the tee…
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In May 1999, Owen Hart, the youngest member of Canada’s first family of wrestling, was at Kansas City's Kemper Arena to compete in the pay-per-view event “Over The Edge.” Owen was set to enter the wrestling ring by descending from the rafters on a wire attached to a harness as his alter ego The Blue Blazer. But something went horribly wrong. On thi…
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When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know… It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends… Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forge…
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From Pulp Fiction to Forrest Gump, 1994 was an incredible year for cinema. New and veteran directors pushed boundaries while making movies that filled theatres. On this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at some of the best movies of 1994 to see whether they still hold up today. Show contact: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spo…
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In 1994, the world’s first CGI generated animated show debuted on ABC and YTV and in the process changed the course of animation history. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the creation of Reboot, a groundbreaking kids show set inside a computer. Guests: Jacob Weldon and Raquel Lin, the creators of the limited documentary series,…
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In February 1999 a woman and two teenagers disappeared while on a sightseeing trip at the majestic Yosemite Park. A massive search ended four weeks later when their burned out car was discovered by a hiker. Police tracked down several suspects and put them behind bars on unrelated charges, assuring the public that the people responsible for the bru…
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In the summer of 1991, the first ever Lollapalooza festival brought a seven act, nine hour alternative music spectacle to 23 cities across North America Lollapalooza was the hottest event of the summer and it set the blueprint for traveling music festivals that would dominate the rest of the decade. On this episode of History of the 90s we look bac…
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The 1990s are considered one of the most successful and volatile eras in the history of the comic book industry. A speculator fueled boom, epic storylines and publisher marketing gimmicks led to a massive bubble that eventually burst and nearly destroyed the entire industry. On this episode we look back at the causes and the implications of the 90s…
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In 1990, a show debuted that followed the adventures of Sara Stanley and the King family on Prince Edward Island. For six years, it was a ratings hit and brought in dozens of Gemini nominations. Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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1994 was a year when peace seemed possible. Nelson Mandela took office in South Africa and Israel began withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. But in 1994 we also witnesses a horrible genocide that destroyed a small African country. Meanwhile in North America we were captivated by a string of sensational crimes that ranged from ridiculous to horrific. On…
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In June 1990, a US federal judge ruled that the 2 Live Crew album “As Nasty As They Wanna Be” was obscene and police could arrest anyone in South Florida who tried to sell it. It was the first time any album in the US had been deemed obscene and it led to an epic battle between the controversial rappers and the justice system. On this episode we lo…
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There are few people who embody the 1990s more than Anna Nicole Smith. The Texas beauty rose to fame after an appearance in Playboy magazine lead to a high profile modelling contract with the Guess fashion brand. And in the midst of it all she made headlines for marrying an 89 year old oil tycoon. But fame was fleeting for Smith who struggled with …
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On this episode of History of the 90s, part two of our look back at the rise and fall of Brit Pop and Cool Britannia. In the 1990s all areas of British culture underwent a massive re-birth. A new wave of pop music swept the nation, the film industry was booming, the fashion world was alive with fresh new talent and a group of non-conformist Young B…
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The old days of air travel were quite risky…compared to today, the chances of your flight going down were far greater …every airport had kiosks and coin-operating vending machines where you could buy life insurance before you headed to the gate—you know, just in case you thought you weren’t going to make it to your final destination… 1977 was one o…
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I am joined by Kattie Laur from Pod The North to talk all about her Podcast Experience! Kattie is breaking down barriers for Podcasters all across Canada and building a powerful community around her bi-weekly newsletter Pod The North (https://podthenorth.substack.com/). She is a full time podcast producer and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthus…
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It’s 1986 and Michael Morrison is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to leave his life of poverty in Newark and start afresh. It’s a job offer he can’t afford to refuse. Michael has no idea what this new job has in store. But he soon realizes: he’s just joined ‘the biggest gang in America’. Join Seren Jones to hear Michael’s story and …
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In the 1990s all areas of British culture underwent a massive re-birth. A new wave of pop music swept the nation, the film industry was booming, the fashion world was alive with fresh new talent and a group of non-conformist Young British Artists was taking the art world by storm. Even a younger, cooler Prime Minister had moved in to 10 Downing Str…
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I am joined by Kathy Kenzora from History of the 90's Podcast (@1990shistory) to talk about her Podcast Experience! We open by talking about the development of her podcast through her experience in radio broadcasting and then dig into why the 90's is an important era to be telling audio stories about. Podcasting isn't easy and Kathy details her exp…
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On this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the golden age of Sketch Comedy. During the 1990s television networks realized that sketch comedy was cheaper and easier to make than sitcoms leading to a flood of edgy and hilarious shows like Kids in the Hall, MadTV and Mr. Show. Show contact info: X (formerly Twitter): @1990shistory Fac…
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