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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.

History of the 90s

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:
90s@curiouscast.ca

Tik Tok: ⁠90spodcast

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

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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: ⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠ 

Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠90spodcast⁠

Guest Info: Alisha Mughal, journalist, film critic and author of ⁠It Can’t Rain All The Time: The Crow⁠ ⁠

www.alishajournalist.wordpress.com⁠

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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: ⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠ 

Tik Tok: 90spodcast

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Vanilla Ice Revisited

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: ⁠@that90spodcast⁠ 

Email: ⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠ 

Guest info: 

Jenn Thornhill-Verma, journalist and author of: ⁠Cod Collapse, The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland’s Saltwater Cowboys ⁠ 

⁠www.jennthornhillverma.com⁠ 

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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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest 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 There

www.danielrachel.com

Daniel Rachel – Musician-turned-award winning author

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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 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 find
out how it all started. This is the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' origin story.

Show Info:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest info:

Alex Wong, author and podcast host

⁠⁠⁠Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Hello and Welcome⁠⁠

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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 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 find
out how it all started. This is the origin story of the Toronto Raptors.

Show Info:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠

Guest info:

Alex Wong, author and podcast host

Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors

Hello and Welcome

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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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠

Guest info:

⁠Veronica Litt, ⁠assistant professor of English at Cape Breton University and author of: ⁠Ugh! As if!: Clueless⁠

⁠https://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

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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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠

Guest Info:

www.jannarden.com
Instagram: @jannarden 

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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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠

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.com

Dominique 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

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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 TV
Ron Becker, Professor of Media and Communication and Strategic Communication at Miami University. Author of Gay TV and Straight America
SHOW INFO:
Show Info: 
Instagram: @that90spodcast 
TikTok: @90spodcast 
Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca 
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