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Dave and Cheryl and the 90s

Dave and Cheryl

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s is nostalgia for the olds and education for the yutes. New episodes every other Tuesday.

society & culture documentary

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00:27:43

Ep 20 - Totally Radical Mascots in the 90s

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/12/09

Why were 90s brand mascots obsessed with “attitude”? We explore why brands embraced bold, exaggerated characters with “youth appeal”and how figures like Sonic the Hedgehog, the Taco Bell Chihuahua, and Chester Cheetah shaped the decade’s marketing style. Join us as we break down their cultural impact both in America and abroad. It’ll be totally radical dude!

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00:32:34

Ep 19 - O.J. Simpson in the 90s

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/11/25

Heisman trophy winner, Naked Gun actor and the center of the universe for 11 months in 1995, OJ Simpson’s trial for murdering his wife and her friend was the trial of the century. Dave and Cheryl talk about his run from football player to brand spokesperson to man who couldn’t put on gloves.

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00:51:44

Ep 18 - Fox Network in the 90s

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/11/11

There was a time in America when all we had was NBC, ABC and CBS… and then came FOX. The new, irreverent station that started up slowly but then gave us television classics like The Simpsons, Beverly Hills 90210 and The X-Files. Find out which now established stars started off in poorly rated, short lived shows on the television network nobody took seriously on Dave and Cheryl and the 90s.

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00:31:48

Ep 17 - Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 90s

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/10/28

From the Terminator to the Governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the unlikeliest of movie stars… or politicians. But through sheer perseverance and his inherent charm and likability he became the biggest action (and sometimes comedy) star of the 1990s. In Dave and Cheryl and the 90s we talk about how he used his seeming weaknesses, like his thick Austrian accent, to his advantage to create a virtual prototype of big screen action hero.

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00:28:31

Ep 16 - Smoking in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/10/14

Back when everyone carried a lighter and you could catch a smoke between classes with your English teacher, cigarettes were a normal part of life. There were smoking and non smoking sections in restaurants and ashtrays in every car and airplane. We’ve learned a lot about the health consequences of smoking but back in the 90s it was everywhere. Learn more on Dave and Cheryl and the 90s, streaming everywhere you get podcasts.

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00:36:43

Ep 15 - Bette Midler in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/09/30

The 1990s were a defining decade for Bette Midler. She earned an Oscar nomination, dazzled as Mama Rose in Gypsy on television, and brought America to tears with her Emmy-winning farewell to Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. We also revisit the unexpected success of The First Wives Club, and how Hocus Pocus went from a summer flop to a Halloween institution complete with “yabos.”.This is the Divine Miss M in the 90s.

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00:32:53

Ep 14 - The British Royals in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/09/16

Whether you're a royal watcher or just here for the tea, this episode peels back the palace curtain on a decade that redefined the British monarchy forever.It was a time of scandal, messy divorces, and royal faux pas. From "Camillagate" to "Annus Horribilis", the House of Windsor found itself in the crosshairs of public scrutiny like never before.Plus, we remember the global heartbreak of Princess Diana’s tragic death — and somehow still find time to laugh at some truly awkward royal moments.

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00:33:04

Ep 13 - Telephones in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/09/02

Before we held the world’s information in our back pockets, we had telephones that were stuck to a wall and you shared it with all your family members. Telephones and how we use them are one of the biggest changes we’ve seen since the 1990s. Join Dave and Cheryl and their Canadian friends Tania and Tom as they discuss those changes and what it was like to leave the house and not have your parents know where you went until you got home.

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00:42:35

Ep 12 - Robin Williams in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, we dive into Robin Williams’ unforgettable run through the 1990s—a decade that saw him balance his wild comedic energy with deeply moving performances. From voicing a wisecracking blue Genie to cross-dressing as the world’s most lovable nanny, Williams was everywhere—making us laugh, cry, and sometimes both in the same scene. Join us as we revisit the decade where Robin ruled the box office and our hearts.

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00:27:56

Ep 11 - AIDS in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/08/05

Undetectable = untransmissable is the reality of HIV/AIDS these days but back in the 90s it was a death sentence. Ribbons, quilts and a little boy named Ryan White educated us while effective treatment was being researched. Learn more about how AIDS dominated political discourse and popular culture in this episode of Dave and Cheryl and the 90s podcast.

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00:36:13

Ep 10 - Madonna in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/07/22

Whether vogueing or nearly getting arrested for indecency in Toronto, Madonna has been provocative her whole life. Find out why she dominated pop culture in the 90s by pushing boundaries of sexuality and female empowerment.

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00:32:01

Ep 9 - Infomercials in The 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/07/08

Spray on hair! Dehydrate food! Stop the insanity! Late at night tv shopping sprees were what we did before online shopping. Learn about the people who sold us our unnecessary gadgets in the 90s. Which ones were good and which ones are lost to the ages.

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00:31:26

Ep 8 - Drew Barrymore in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/06/24

You remember her as the cute little girl in the movie ET and now as the close talking show host but did you know she had her own movie production company in her early twenties? Find out more about her deep Hollywood connections and what she did to make her way on her own. EMAIL US: andthe90spod@gmail.comINSTAGRAM

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00:28:37

Ep 7 - Reference Books in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/06/10

Join Dave and Cheryl as they index the 1990’s nerdiest nostalgia: reference books! This week, we crack open the era when knowledge came with dust jackets, atlases thought the USSR was forever, and science books swore Pluto was still a planet (RIP, lil guy). So dust off your almanac and sharpen that Number 2 pencil, because things are bound to get interesting.

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00:27:59

Ep 6 - Bill Clinton in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/05/27

Do you remember when the United States had a budget surplus and a saxophone playing president? Bill Clinton does. There's also a little something about an impeachment.

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00:28:00

Ep 5 - Pokemon in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/05/13

In this episode, we rewind to the late 1990s, when a cultural tidal wave hit American shores, Pokémon. What began as a niche video game and trading card phenomenon in Japan quickly became a full-blown obsession in the U.S., captivating kids, confusing parents, and forever changing pop culture. We explore how Pokémon made its way across the Pacific, the marketing genius behind its U.S. launch, and the perfect storm of success and controversy that turned Pikachu and friends into household

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00:13:48

Ep 4: Swing Dancing in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/04/29

In this episode, we jump, jive, and wail back to the blink and you missed it swing dancing craze of the 1990s. Fueled by bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, and movies like Swingers, the neo-swing revival briefly took over clubs, fashion, and pop culture. We explore how swing made its unexpected comeback, why it faded just as fast, and the legacy it left behind. It was so money baby!CONNECT with Dave and Cheryl and the 90'sEMAIL: ⁠andthe90spod@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM:

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00:37:11

Ep 3: Oprah in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/04/15

You get a podcast, and you get a podcast!In this episode, we explore Oprah Winfrey’s incredible impact in the 1990s—a decade that cemented her as a media powerhouse. From transforming The Oprah Winfrey Show into a cultural phenomenon to launching O, The Oprah Magazine and even meeting the Simpsons. We discuss how Oprah shaped conversations on self-improvement, book culture, and social issues. Join us as we revisit the moments that made the ’90s the decade of Oprah.CONNECT with Dave and Cheryl and

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00:37:47

Ep 2: Blockbuster Video in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/04/01

Be kind and rewind to the golden age of Friday night movie rentals, exorbitant late fees, and the thrill of browsing endless walls of VHS tapes and video games. We explore how Blockbuster rocketed to pop culture supremacy, then disappeared just as quickly, and reminisce with Cheryl about her college years working at Blockbuster in Toronto. Strangely, it involved wrapping paper.CONNECT with Dave and Cheryl and the 90'sEMAIL: ⁠andthe90spod@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠instagram.com/andthe90spod/⁠

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00:18:19

Ep 1: RuPaul in the 90's

Dave and Cheryl and the 90s ·

2025/03/29

You better werk! In this episode, we take a deep dive into RuPaul’s rise to superstardom in the 1990s. From music to tv and even make-up, we explore how RuPaul influenced pop culture, fashion, and LGBTQ+ visibility. Tune in as we revisit the era that made RuPaul a household name and set the stage for a global drag empire.CONNECT with Dave and Cheryl and the 90'sEMAIL: andthe90spod@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/andthe90spod/

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