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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. Join Kathy Kenzora as we journey through the History of the 90"s every other Wednesday.

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36:41

The Toronto Blue Jays - Part 1 I 146

History of the 90s ·

2025/10/29

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: ⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠90spodcast Guest Info: Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto X: @gregbradyx Instagram: @gregfbrady Learn more about your ad

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36:06

Introducing... Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy | Through A...

History of the 90s ·

2025/10/25

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:

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29:21

The Countdown to Y2K I 145

History of the 90s ·

2025/10/15

If you were around in the 90s it may have felt like the Y2kcomputer 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: ⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠ Tik

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37:28

The Hunt for the Abbotsford Killer I 144

History of the 90s ·

2025/10/01

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

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34:59

The Crow I 143

History of the 90s ·

2025/09/17

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

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32:29

Vanilla Ice Revisited I 143

History of the 90s ·

2025/09/03

This year marks 35 years since Vanilla Ice released a song that, whether you like or not, had a huge impact on rap musicTo 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:

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31:45

Cod Moratorium I 142

History of the 90s ·

2025/08/20

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:

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31:46

Oasis vs Blur I 141

History of the 90s ·

2025/08/06

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

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38:03

The Toronto Raptors - Part 2 I 140

History of the 90s ·

2025/07/23

This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its firstgame. 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:

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36:15

The Toronto Raptors - Part 1 I 139

History of the 90s ·

2025/07/09

This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its firstgame. 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:

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40:37

Clueless | 138

History of the 90s ·

2025/06/25

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!:

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25:32

Jann Arden | 137

History of the 90s ·

2025/06/11

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:05

American Girl Dolls | 136

History of the 90s ·

2025/05/28

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:

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42:50

The Zapatista Uprising | 135

History of the 90s ·

2025/05/14

On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from therainforest in Chiapas, Mexico to launch an uprising that was years in the making. The Zapatista Army declared war on the Mexican Government demanding basics rights for the diverse Mayan communities who lived in extreme poverty through out the region. The rebellion, which captured the world’s attention thanks in part to the Zapatista’s charismatic leader, coincided with the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement and was

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44:40

Introducing... A Most Audacious Heist - The Only Way...

History of the 90s ·

2025/04/30

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 wherever you podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/heistEveryone’s gotta start somewhere. Daniel enjoys his first taste of crime and the thrill of getting away with it. And a privileged young Sisi takes her freedom for granted not realizing she’s about to be caught in a trap. Is their destiny already written in the stars? Contact: Facebook:

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47:52

The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 2 | 134

History of the 90s ·

2025/04/16

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. On this episode we continue our look back at some of the iconic teen dramas that helped put The WB on the map during it's 11 year run and created core memories for the millennials who grew up watching them.Sources for this episode include: Season Finale: The Unexpected Rise and Fall of The WB and UPN By Susanne Daniels and Cynthia Littleton If

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36:11

The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 1 | 133

History of the 90s ·

2025/04/02

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 wasn't comedy that would come to define the short lived television network. Instead The WB became known as the home of the teen drama. Over the next two episode we look back at some of the most iconic teen dramas ever seen on television. From Seventh Heaven and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dawson's Creek and Charmed, this is the story of The

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48:16

Kurt Browning | 132

History of the 90s ·

2025/03/19

Canada's Kurt Browning made history at the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships when he became the first person to successfully land a quadruple jump in competition.He went on to dominate men's figure skating into the 1990s, winning a record breaking four world titles, including three in a row from 1989 to 1991. On this episode Kurt Browning joins us to talk about his amazing career and what it was like to be a superstar skater in the 90s. Guest Info: Kurt Browning - Stars On Ice Instagram: @kb

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55:03

Tupac Shakur | 131

History of the 90s ·

2025/03/05

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 popularity and influence from continuing to grow.In this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the extraordinary life and career of one of the most influential and controversial figures in hip-hop history. Guest Info: Ian Steaman, award-winning screenwriter and former music industry executive www.iansteaman.com Instagram: @ian.steaman SHOW

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44:16

Nelson Mandela and Apartheid Revisited | 130

History of the 90s ·

2025/02/19

This year marks 35 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison and apartheid was dismantled in South Africa.To mark the anniversary we are revisiting an episode that looks at some of aspects of the anti-apartheid struggle that you might not know: pirate radio and protest songs. Pirate radio was a weapon used by the African National Congress to inspire black South Africans and to counter propaganda and misinformation by the apartheid government. While protest songs performed by western

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