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History of the 90s
Hosted by Kathy Kenzora · EN
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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Presenting: American Criminal
1w ago00:43:40Tap to summarizePresenting an episode of American Criminal, a podcast that takes a deep dive into the stories of America’s most fascinating, devious and shocking criminals. The show is currently running a special five part season on Eric Rudolph. He’s the guy who planted a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and you may not know this but he also bombed an abortion clinic and a couple of gay bars before hiding out in the Appalachian wilderness for five years.In this episode host Jeremy Schwartz looks back at Rudolph’s early days to try to understand how he became a bigoted anti-government extremist.You can listen to the whole series as well as many other great episodes of American Criminal wherever you stream podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The History of the Port Arthur Massacre | 157
2w ago00:31:18Tap to summarizeIn April 1996, a gunman killed 35 people in what was and still is Australia's worst mass shooting. The attack by Martin Bryant devasted the nation and inspired the government to quickly enact tough new gun laws that have been a model for other countries ever since.Guest info: Claire Braund, in 1996 she was a reporter for The Examiner Newspaper in Tasmania. Today she is the Executive Director of Women on Boards, an organization she co-founded in 2006Show info:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The History of Backstreet Boys and NSYNC | Revisited @ 30
4w ago00:40:40Tap to summarizeThis year marks 30 years since Backstreet Boys released their debut album and kicked off the '90s boy band craze. In this episode of History of the 90s, originally broadcast in 2020, we look back at the rise of boy bands, from screaming fans and synchronized dance moves to the fierce rivalry between Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC.Documentaries referenced in this episode:Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of (2015)The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019)Guest info: Maria Sherman, author of Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTSwww.mariasherm.comShow info:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Thank Goodness It's Funny | 156
May 400:36:42Tap to summarizeIf you were a kid, a young teen or even a parent in the early 1990s there’s a pretty good chance you spent most Friday nights sitting in front of the TV watching a two-hour block of programing that included some of the most iconic family friendly comedies of the era.In this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at ABC’s blockbuster Friday night line up. From Full House and Family Matters to Dinosaurs and Sabrina the Teenage Witch -- this is the story of TGIF. Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90sW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Cuban Rafter Crisis and the Fight for Elian Gonzalez | 155
Apr 1500:38:27Tap to summarizeIn November 1999, a 5-year-old Cuban boy was found clinging to an innertube in the waters off the coast of Florida after surviving a tragic boat journey that took the life of his mother and ten others. Elian Gonzalez and his mother were among tens of thousands of people who attempted to escape Cuba on small rafts and boats during the 1990s.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the Cuban Rafter Crisis and the international custody battle over Elian Gonzalez.Guest Info:Lillian Guerra, Professor of Cuban and Caribbean History at the University of FloridaShow Info: Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Long Hunt for the Unabomber | Revisited @ 30
Apr 100:46:41Tap to summarizeIt’s been 30 years since FBI agents finally captured the man who mailed more than 16 bombs to unsuspecting victims in the US, killing 3 and injuring 23 others. For two decades officials searched for the elusive terrorist known as the Unabomber. His victims appeared random, his motives unclear and the only sighting of him resulted in a nowfamous composite drawing of a man in a hoodie with aviator sunglasses. In this episode, originally broadcast in 2021, we explore the investigation and capture of Ted Kazinski.This is The Long Hunt for the Unabomber. Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90sGUEST INFO:Max Noel, retired FBI Special Agent Terry Turchie, retired FBI Special Agent and former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Counterterrorism DivisionThey co-authored with their colleague Jim Freeman; Unabomber: How the FBI Broke Its Own Rules to Capture the Terrorist Ted Kaczynski Capturing The Unabomber: The FBI Insiders' Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Phish and the 90s Jam Band Explosion | 154
Mar 1800:34:37Tap to summarizeIn the 1990s there was a new wave of improvisational rock groups known as jam bands.By far the biggest was the genre defying foursome Phish from Burlington, Vermont.In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at their rise from college band to a touring sensation capable of attracting tens of thousands of obsessed fans to far flung locations.This is the story of Phish and the 90s jam band explosion.Guest Info:Brian Weinstein: Host of the podcast Attendance Bias which invites Phish fans to talk about the band’s most memorable concerts. www.attendancebias.buzzsprout.comMike Ayers: Journalist and author of Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the 90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene that followed. www.mike-ayers.comShow Info: Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Testimony of Anita Hill | 153
Mar 400:34:09Tap to summarizeIn July 1991 President George HW Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to the US Supreme Court. Initial reaction to the nomination suggested there would be a contentious Senate confirmation battle that would probe Thomas’s conservative views on issues such as abortion and affirmative action. But there was no real concern that Bush’s pick might not be approved. That is until one woman’s testimony threatened to derail the entire process. In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the moment when the little know concept of workplace sexual harassment was catapulted into public consciousness. This is the testimony of Anita Hill. Guest Info: Rev. Dr. Traci C. West; Professor of Christian Ethics and African American Studies at Drew University Theological School in Madison, NJwww.traciwest.com Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Ross Rebagliati and Snowboarding | Revisited
Feb 1800:35:11Tap to summarizeSnowboarding exploded in popularity during the 1990s, but its road to legitimacy was anything but smooth. On this episode of History of the 90s, Kathy Kenzora traces the rebellious roots of snowboarding, from outlaw status at ski hills to its mainstream breakthrough and eventual Olympic debut. Joining the show is Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati, who made history at the 1998 Nagano Games by winning the very first Olympic gold medal in the sport. Together they trace snowboarding’s wild early days, the cultural clashes with the skiing establishment, and what it was like to stand at the center of a sport redefining winter athletics. It’s a deep dive into how the 90s helped turn snowboarding from counterculture to global phenomenon. Guest info:Ross RebagliatiInstagram: @rossrebagliati98Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan | 152
Feb 400:39:42Tap to summarizeIn one of the most shocking scandals in sports history, figure skating collided with true crime. This episode dives into the bitter rivalry of Olympic skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, and the 1994 attack that stunned the world just weeks before the Winter Olympics.Kathy Kenzora unpacks what really happened, how the media shaped the narrative, and why this story still sparks debate more than 30 years later.Guest Info:Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz host the podcast: Keep the Flame Alive www.flamealive.com Show Info:Instagram: @that90spodcastEmail: 1995podcast@gmail.comTik Tok: 90spodcastSubstack: @historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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