History of the 90s

In 1996 Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey won gold at the Atlanta Olympics, breaking the world record in the 100 metre event. The achievement helped Canada climb out from behind the shame of the Ben Johnson steroid scandal following the 1988 Olympics. It also meant that Bailey was the fastest man in the world. To everyone, it would seem, except one nation. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora talks with Donovan Bailey about his Olympic achievement as well his fastest man showdown against Michael Johnson a year later.Guest info:The Podcast - Hosted by Donovan Bailey & Jason Portuondo Donovan Bailey’s podcast Running Things With Donovan Bailey is on Acast (acast.com) and can be heard anywhere you stream audio. Twitter: @donovanbaileyWebsite: www.donovanbailey.comContact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: History of the 90s | Substack  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the television show Twin Peaks began airing in 1990 it didn’t just push boundaries, it shattered them completely. A mix of murder mystery, nighttime soap opera and dark comedy all rolled into one, it was like nothing ever seen before on network television. By the end of the first season Twin Peaks was an escapable pop cultural phenomenon and today a piece of its DNA is in nearly every TV show. On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora takes you on a journey to the town of Twin Peaks.Guest:Andy Burns, author of Wrapped in Plastic: Twin Peaks and publisher / editor-in-chief of the pop culture website BiffBamPop!Website: www.biffbampop.comTwitter: @biffbampopContact:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: https://historyofthe90s.substack.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Weaver and his family moved to a remote cabin in Northern Idaho when their extreme views on race and religion became an issue with friends and family back in Iowa.They wanted to live off the grid, isolated from society but after Weaver failed to appear in court on charges of selling illegal sawed-off shotguns, law enforcement began a surveillance operation on their property.In August 1992 the operation exploded into a deadly firefight and ignited an 11 day siege that became a rallying call for the radical right.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the events at Ruby Ridge and explains how they sparked the birth of the modern militia movement that still exists to this day.Guest:Lane Crothers, Professor at Illinois State and author of Rage on the RightTwitter: @LaneCrothersISUContact:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: www.historyofthe90s.substack.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990’s there was a generational battle between Gen Xers and Baby Boomers as snowboarders began taking over ski resorts. The sport which had been underground since the early 80s was finally becoming mainstream and skiers weren’t happy about it. They complained that snowboarders were loud, rude and dangerous. But they were also what ski resorts needed to keep the industry alive.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at where snowboarding started and what happened when it became the fastest growing winter sport.Guest:Ross RebagliatiInstagram: @rossrebagliati98Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: www.historyofthe90s.substack.com For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990’s director David Fincher brought us classic movies like Seven and Fight Club, making his mark on the industry as one the best film makers of his generation. But Fincher’s impact on the decade stretches beyond movies. Through dozens of TV commercials and music videos Fincher helped style the 90s. On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the auteur director’s impact on the decade.   Guest:   Adam Nayman, author of David Fincher: Mind Games Twitter: @brofromanother Contact:   Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email:  90s@curiouscast.ca Blog:  www.historyofthe90sblog.ca For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora is looking back at some of the best Simpsons episodes from the 1990s.From Who Shot Mr. Burns to Homer at Bat we revisit 10 Simpsons episodes that stand the test of time with help from listeners of the podcast.Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: http://historyofthe90s.substack.comFor exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From riots in the streets of Los Angeles and the siege at Ruby Ridge to the election of Bill Clinton and the Late Night TV wars, 1992 was a year of incredible transformation, excitement, devastation and tragedy.It was filled with seismic changes that continues to reverberate through our lives 30 year later.On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back and counts down ten of the most memorable stories of 1992.Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: https://historyofthe90s.substack.com/For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early morning hours of December 26, 1996, a 39 year old stay-at-home mom in an upscale neighbourhood of Boulder, Colorado made a shocking discovery. Her 6-year-old daughter had been kidnapped while the family slept and a mysterious ransom note had been left in her place.The handwritten 2-and-half page letter demanded $118,000 and instructed the family to wait for a call later that morning from the kidnappers. They warned that any contact with police would lead to their daughter’s murder.It was the beginning of one of the longest and most baffling true crime whodunnits of all time that continues to raise questions 25 years later.On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at back at the mysterious case of JonBenet Ramsey.Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Blog: www.historyofthe90sblog.caGuests:Stephen and Joyce Singular, authors of Presumed Guilty: An Investigation Into the JonBenet Ramsey Case, the Media, and the Culture of Pornography. www.stephensingular.comTwitter: @StephenSingularFor exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When The Simpsons debuted in December 1989 it was a radical move by the Fox TV Network. There had not been a successful prime-time animated sitcom for adults since The Flintstones in the 1960s. Plus The Simpsons was a lot edgier than the clean family sitcoms on the air at the time.But not only was The Simpsons an instant hit, it became a cultural phenomenon that continues over 30 years later.On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the creation of the ground-breaking show and some of the controversy it created with help from Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson.Guests: Yeardley Smith - Twitter: @Yeardley Smith www.smalltowndicks.com Mathew Klickstein www.mathewklickstein.com Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons by Mathew Klickstein and Mike Reiss Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Blog: www.historyofthe90sblog.caFor exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 100 days in 1994 evil descended upon the small country of Rwanda. A long simmering conflict between Hutus and Tutsis boiled over after the country’s president died when his plane was shot down by a missile.Police stood by as approximately 800,000 people, mainly Tutsis were killed by violent mobs armed with clubs, sticks and machete’s. From the capital city of Kigali to small rural villages, unspeakable crimes were committed by militia groups, soldiers and neighbors against neighbors. During that time the international community largely remained on the sidelines.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the Rwanda Genocide.Contact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 90s@curiouscast.caGuest:Allan Thompson, former Toronto Star Reporter and now the Journalism program head at Carleton University in Ottawa.Twitter: @ProfallanResources about Rwanda:Media and Mass Atrocity: The Rwandan Genocide and Beyond, Edited by Allan ThompsonRwanda Chronology | FRONTLINE | PBSShake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity, By Romeo DallaireHotel Rwanda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices