History of the 90s

Sheryl Leach, a working mom in Texas was stuck in traffic when she dreamt up the idea of a plush-toy dinosaur that comes to life and entertains a backyard full of kids with songs and games. Within a few years the big purple dinosaur was loved by millions of children around the world and hated by their parents who were forced to watch the T-rex on his hit PBS show.    On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the story of how Barney changed kids tv programming and why he was so hated by adults.  Guest: Rob Curran, founder of the I Hate Barney Secret Society  Show Contacts:  Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee were one of the most famous celebrity couple of the 90s. So when a homemade sex tape from the couple’s honeymoon was stolen from a safe in their garage it became the biggest viral video of the era. For many years most people assumed the couple had leaked the tape themselves in a weird publicity stunt. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora talks to the journalist who revealed the real story in a 2014 Rolling Stone article.Guest:   Journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis Twitter: @msamandalewis www.amandachicagolewis.com Pamela Anderson Sex Tape: Tommy Lee & the History of the Infamous Porn - Rolling Stone Show Contact Info:   Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Series has been a reliable tradition since 1904. It’s been played during both World Wars, the Depression, after 9-11 and more recently during the COVID pandemic. But there was one time that the Fall Classic was cancelled in what is considered to be Major League Baseball’s most catastrophic and embarrassing moment. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the 1994-95 MLB player’s strike.Thanks to Erica Vella, host of Global News' podcast What Happened To…? for sharing the interview she did with former Montreal Expos Pitcher Jeff Fassero.Contact:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1990s reality TV as we know it today didn’t yet exist.Then everything changed when a cable channel known for music videos put cameras inside a New York loft with 7 strangers.The Real World which premiered on MTV in 1992 set the stage for the scores of reality shows we are all familiar with now, everything from The Osbournes & The Hills to Survivor and just about everything on Bravo.On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the groundbreaking show and the rise of reality TV.Contact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: http://historyofthe90s.substack.com Guest:Professor Danielle J. Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About UsTwitter: @djlindee https://daniellelindemann.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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