History of the 90s
Curiouscast · Kathy Kenzora
Show overview
History of the 90s has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 185 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 42 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Kathy Kenzora.
From the publisher
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. Join Kathy Kenzora as we journey through the History of the 90's every other Wednesday.
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S1 Ep 155The Long Hunt for the Unabomber I Revisited @ 30
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 now famous 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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s GUEST INFO: Max Noel, retired FBI Special Agent Terry Turchie, retired FBI Special Agent and former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division They 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 154Phish and the 90s Jam Band Explosion I 154
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.com Mike 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.com Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 154The Testimony of Anita Hill I 153
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, NJ www.traciwest.com Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 153Ross Rebagliati and Snowboarding I Revisited
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 Rebagliati Instagram: @rossrebagliati98 Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 152Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan I 152
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 151Top 10 Stories of 1996: Part 2 I 151
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 150Top 10 Stories of 1996: Part 1 I 150
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing "Haunted Canada at The Briars Resort"
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/hauntedcanadapodcast Donate: Click Donate to Haunted Canada Podcast Email: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonghosttours YouTube: https://youtube.com/@edmontonghosttours For more information about this podcast please visit us at: http://www.HauntedCanada.com To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at: http://www.EdmontonGhostTours.com Find out more by visiting https://www.briars.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 1491990's Christmas Movies I 149
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 149The Rise & Fall of David Duke I 148
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Tyler Bridges, author of: The Rise and Fall of David Duke www.tylerbridges.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 147The Toronto Blue Jays: Part 2 I 147
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto X: @gregbradyx Instagram: @gregfbrady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 146The Toronto Blue Jays: Part 1 I 146
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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto X: @gregbradyx Instagram: @gregfbrady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing... Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy | Through A Glass Darkly | 1
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: @BlanchardHouseStories Instagram: @BlanchardHouseStories X (formerly Twitter): @BlanchardTweets Blanchard House website: blanchard-house.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 146The 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 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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Zachary Loeb, Assistant Professor of History at Purdue University Robert David Loblaw Nancy P. James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 144The 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 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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Mike Browne, author and podcast host Dark 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 144The 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. 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: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Alisha Mughal, journalist, film critic and author of It Can’t Rain All The Time: The Crow www.alishajournalist.wordpress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 143Vanilla Ice I Revisited @ 35
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 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-i7w Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices