History of the 90s

This episode explores controversial music videos from the 90s, including Madonna's provocative videos, the banning of Soundgarden's 'Jesus Christ Pose', and controversies surrounding 'Thunder Rolls' and The Prodigy. It also discusses the decline of MTV and the revival of music videos through YouTube.

David Van Taylor, an Emmy nominated Showrunner/Director, discusses the historic legal battle that put heavy metal on trial in the 90s. He explores the lawsuit against Judas Priest, who were accused of using subliminal messages in their music causing two fans to form a suicide pact. The podcast dives into the aftermath of the lawsuit, the impact on the music industry, and the legacy of the trial.

First released in 1991, The Heritage Minutes collection are a bilingual series of history-focused public service announcements running about 60-second and depicting a significant person, event or story in Canadian history. These short vignettes opened millions of Canadian's eyes to their and inspired a young Craig Baird, host of Canadian History Ehx on his own journey.Today on History of the 90's we share that story with you.Show contact info: Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the rise of video game violence. Games like Doom and Mortal Kombat brought a new level of blood and gore, and they captivated players like never before. They also caused moral panic for parents and politicians who were shocked by the violence.Guest contact info:Alyse Knorr, associate professor of English at Regis University, co-editor of Switchback Books, and co-producer of the Sweetbitter podcast. She is the author of several books including Goldeneye 007 and Super Mario Bros. 3 which are both for Boss Fight Books.Twitter: @alyseknorr www.alyseknorr.com Show contact info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger, a crime so shocking that it continues to reverberate more than 30 years later.James was lured away from his mom at a shopping mall near Liverpool, England by two 10-year-old boys who tortured and killed the toddler. They became the youngest people in the UK to be convicted of first degree murder.This episode contains details that may not but suitable for all listeners.Guest info:David James Smith, journalist and author of The Sleep of Reason: The James Bulger Case www.davidjamessmith.net Twitter: @davidjamessmit5Show contact info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Cameron’s epic movie Titanic captured the hearts of millions and changed just how big a blockbuster could actually be.After opening in December 1997 the movie stayed at number 1 for 15 weeks in a row and became such a massive cultural phenomenon that it didn’t close in theatres until nearly one year later in October 1998.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the making of Cameron’s juggernaut and explores the controversial question, could Jack have fit on the door with Rose.Guest Info:Jessi Cruickshank, host of the podcast Phone a FriendInstagram: @jessicruickshankFacebook: @jessicruickshankwww.jessicruickshank.comShow contact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This historical, true crime podcast hosted by Kru Williams from History Television's hit original series Deadman’s Curse: The Legend of the Lost Gold investigates the curse and legend surrounding the lost gold mine of Pitt Lake.On their quest they're joined by members of the Stó:lō and Katzie First Nations, historians and cultural experts of diverse backgrounds, as they sort fact from fiction and give Slumach a voice from the other side of the veil.You'll hear about how an Indigenous prospector, accused of murder set a curse on anyone who searched for his hidden gold just before he was hanged. Over a century later, a prospector, a mountaineer, a truth-seeker and a way-shower band together to walk the same paths of those who went looking for Slumach’s cursed gold and never returned find how a single bullet was the catalyst for a 150-year-old mystery.Click here to find it on your favourite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the life and career of three of the best comedians of our generation.John Candy, Chris Farley and Phil Hartman all died in the 1990s and in their absence each one left us with a trove of material that will keep us laughing for decades to come.Show contact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks 25 years since Spiceworld was hit with a band-splitting jolt when Ginger Spice officially dropped the bomb that her Girl Power days were over.The announcement on May 31, 1998, by Gerri Halliwell sent shockwaves worldwide just days before the Spice Girls were to begin a mega-hyped North American tour.Gerri was considered the guru of the band’s Girl Power philosophy….so we thought this would be a great opportunity to revisit an issue we did at the beginning of season one all about Girl Power.We’ll be back in two weeks with brand new material….until then….I hope you enjoy the episode.Show contact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 26, 1991, four men and four women embarked on an unprecedented mission in the Arizona desert.In one of the most exciting and controversial experiments of the 20th century, they created a mini version of earth under a glass and metal structure and planned to live inside it for 2 years.On this episode of History of the 90s we look at how the privately funded project called Biosphere 2 went from a media darling to what scientists called a colossal failure.Guest Info:Dr. Mark Nelson, ecologist, author and biospherian. www.marknelsonbiospherian.com Show contact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices