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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September 3, 2025 • 32 mins
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
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August 20, 2025 • 31 mins
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 provi...
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August 6, 2025 • 31 mins
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.
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Instagram: @that90spodcast
Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca
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Daniel Rachel,...
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July 23, 2025 • 33 mins
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.
Sho...
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July 9, 2025 • 31 mins
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.
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In...
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June 25, 2025 • 35 mins
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.
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Instagram: @that90spodcast
Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca
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Veronica Litt, assistant professor of English at Cape Breton Uni...
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June 11, 2025 • 27 mins
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.
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Instagram: @that90spodcast
Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca
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www.jannarden.com
Instagram: @jannarden
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May 27, 2025 • 27 mins
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 Gi...
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May 14, 2025 • 37 mins
On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from the
rainforest 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 wi...
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April 30, 2025 • 42 mins
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Everyone’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 desti...
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April 16, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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Season Finale: The Unexpected Rise and ...
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April 2, 2025 • 31 mins
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 Sl...
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March 19, 2025 • 43 mins
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...
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March 5, 2025 • 50 mins
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.
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Ian Steaman, award-winning screenwriter and former musi...
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February 19, 2025 • 39 mins
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...
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February 12, 2025 • 35 mins
It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.
His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.
Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on the star, it will launch him into the...
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February 5, 2025 • 40 mins
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.
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January 22, 2025 • 40 mins
Tennis in the 1990s was dominated by several young and talented players who helped usher in a new era on both the men’s and women’s tours.
In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the flashy, style of Andre Agassi and his highly talented rival Pete Sampras who faced off in one of the greatest tennis rivalries ever. As well as the equally exciting rivalry between Steffi Graf and Monica Seles which came to a premature an...
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January 8, 2025 • 53 mins
There are some years when it seems like the world has gone a bit mad and 1995 was one of those years. Deadly terrorist attacks in the US and Japan shocked the world, while an assassination in Israel ended any hope for peace in the middle east. Meantime, high profile murder trials fascinated the public in Los Angeles and Toronto and Quebec came within a hair of separating from Canada. In this episode of History of the 90s we’re taki...
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December 25, 2024 • 18 mins
The holiday season is upon us and one questions is always present.
Have you been naughty or nice? Depending on your answer you'll either be rewarded or you'll find a much more frightening fate will be upon you, and no, it's not a lump of coal.
For centuries, disobedient children in Austria and other Alpine countries have faced a truly terrifying Christmas consequence for their misbehavior — a dreaded visit from Krampus.
If you've m...
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