History of the 90s
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On History of the 90s, 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 90s you'll hear about it on this podcast. Join Kathy Kenzora as we journey through the History of the 90s every other Wednesday.
History of the 90s
4d ago
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 teens followed her and continued the attack.
In this episode I’m joined by Caitlin and Graeme Duffy from the podcast True North True Crime as we look back at the murder of Reena Virk.
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History of the 90s
2w ago
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 this episode of History of the 90s we explore the life and tragic death of Owen “The Rocket” Hart.
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History of the 90s
1M ago
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.
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History of the 90s
2M ago
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, Reboot Rewind. It will premiere on Telus Optik TV video-on-demand and the Telus STORYHIVE YouTube channel in mid-2024. www.youtube.com/@RebootRewindDoc
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History of the 90s
2M ago
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 brutal murders were in jail. Then in July 1999 a fourth woman was murdered near the park.
On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the case of the Yosemite Park Killer.
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History of the 90s
3M ago
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 back at the traveling summer music festival from Lollapalooza to Lilith Fair.
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History of the 90s
3M ago
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 comic book boom and bust.
Guest:
Jason Sacks, comic book historian and author of many books including American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1990s
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History of the 90s
4M ago
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.
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History of the 90s
4M ago
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 this episode of History of the 90s we are taking look back at those stories and several others as we count down the most memorable news events of 1994.
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History of the 90s
5M ago
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 look back at the great rap censorship scare of 1990.
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