History of the 90s
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History of the 90s
On History of the 90’s we 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...
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The Countdown to Y2K I 145
If you were around in the 90s it may have felt like the Y2k
computer problem came out of nowhere. But in fact it was something that programmers...
The Hunt for the Abbotsford Killer I 144
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 ba...
The Crow I 143
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....
Vanilla Ice Revisited I 143
This year marks 35 years since Vanilla Ice released a song that, whether you like or not, had a huge impact on rap music
To mark the occa...
Cod Moratorium I 142
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...
Oasis vs Blur I 141
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 a...
The Toronto Raptors - Part 2 I 140
This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its first
game. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Can...
The Toronto Raptors - Part 1 I 139
This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its first
game. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Can...
Clueless | 138
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...
Jann Arden | 137
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...
American Girl Dolls | 136
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...
The Zapatista Uprising | 135
On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from the
rainforest in Chiapas, Mexico to launch an uprising that was years in the
maki...
Introducing... A Most Audacious Heist - The Only Way Is Up | 02
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 wh...
The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 2 | 134
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....
The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 1 | 133
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...
Kurt Browning | 132
Canada's Kurt Browning made history at the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships when he became the first person to successfully land a quadruple ju...
Tupac Shakur | 131
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 pop...
Nelson Mandela and Apartheid Revisited
This year marks 35 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison and apartheid was dismantled in South Africa.
To mark the anniversary we...
Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01
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....
LGBTQ+ Representation on TV in the '90s| 130
During the 1990s TV’s approach to LGBTQ+ characters underwent a dramatic transformation.
Groundbreaking storylines on numerous shows including M...
Tennis Rivalries in the 90s | 129
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 th...
The Top 10 Stories of 1995 | 128
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 sho...
Haunted Canada | Krampus
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 rewa...
Canadian Women Music Artists of the '90s Part 2 | 127
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...
Canadian Women Music Artists of the 90s Part 1 I126
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,...
American Gladiators | 125
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 outf...
OKA -Kanesatake Resistance | 124
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...
The One About "Friends" Revisited @ 30
This year marks 30 years since Friends debuted on NBC and changed the face of television.
Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey quickl...
Susan Smith | 123
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 B...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 122
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 illustrator...
Classic Albums of 1994 Part 2 | 121
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 ar...
Classic Albums of 1994 Part 1 | 120
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...
9 TV Episodes Part 2 | 119
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 epi...
9 TV Episodes Part 1 | 118
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 episode...
Viagra | 117
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 fast...
The Lion King Revisited @ 30
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 e...
Introducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2
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 t...
The Phantom Menace | 116
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 th...
Oprah | 115
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.
I...
Reena Virk - Part 2 | 114
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 vio...