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Comic Boom and Bust | 107
History of the 90s
01/24/24 • 44 min
The 1990s are considered one of the most successful and volatile eras in the history of the comic book industry. A speculator fueled boom, epic storylines and publisher marketing gimmicks led to a massive bubble that eventually burst and nearly destroyed the entire industry. On this episode we look back at the causes and the implications of the 90s comic book boom and bust.
Guest:
Jason Sacks, comic book historian and author of many books including American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1990s
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9 TV Episodes Part 2 | 119
History of the 90s
08/07/24 • 37 min
From The Simpson’s “Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie Show” to The Soprano’s “College” the 1990s were filled with memorable TV moments.
On this episode we travel back in time for the second part of our series on nine television episodes that defined the 90s.
GUEST INFO:
Twitter/X: @chrisxmorgan
Instagram: @chrismorgansporcle
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Instagram: @that90spodcast
TikTok: @90spodcast
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The Phantom Menace | 116
History of the 90s
06/12/24 • 46 min
In May 1999 hordes of Star Wars fans swarmed movie theatres for an event that many thought might never happen.
It was release day for a movie they had spent the past 15 years longing for, but all the excitement soon turned to confusion, disappointment and in some cases even anger.
In this episode we are looking back at one of the biggest movie releases of the decade. This is the story of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
GUEST INFO:
Fearless Fred Kennedy, radio DJ on Q107 in Toronto weekday 2 – 7pm, comic book writer and creator of the podcast Mud 79, a fan made Star Wars story. Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 – A Fan Made Star Wars Story – curiouscast.ca
Twitter/X: @fearless_fred
Instagram: @fearless_fred
SHOW INFO:
Instagram: @that90spodcast
TikTok: @90spodcast
Email: [email protected]
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Anna Nicole Smith | 104
History of the 90s
11/28/23 • 44 min
There are few people who embody the 1990s more than Anna Nicole Smith. The Texas beauty rose to fame after an appearance in Playboy magazine lead to a high profile modelling contract with the Guess fashion brand. And in the midst of it all she made headlines for marrying an 89 year old oil tycoon.
But fame was fleeting for Smith who struggled with a dangerous drug addiction that would eventually lead to her tragic death.
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Oprah | 115
History of the 90s
05/29/24 • 45 min
In the 1990’s Oprah Winfrey set herself apart from other talk show hosts by pivoting away from trash TV shows like Geraldo and Jerry Springer.
Instead Oprah focused on what creating what she called hour long life lessons and in the process she changed TV forever.
On this episode of History of the 90s we track the ascension of the Queen talk.
GUEST INFO:
Kellie Carter Jackson, award-winning author, professor, historian and podcaster.
SHOW INFO:
Instagram: @that90spodcast
TikTok: @90spodcast
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9 TV Episodes Part 1 | 118
History of the 90s
07/24/24 • 38 min
From Seinfeld’s "The Contest" to "Jessie’s Song" on Saved By The Bell the 1990s were filled with memorable TV moments.
Over the next two episodes we are going to travel back in time to revisit nine television episodes that defined the 90s and got everybody talking by pushing boundaries and making us laugh.
GUEST INFO:
Chris Morgan, pop culture writer and author of 99 Episodes That Defined the 90s and The Nickelodeon ‘90s
Twitter/X: @chrisxmorgan
Instagram: @chrismorgansporcle
SHOW INFO:
Instagram: @that90spodcast
TikTok: @90spodcast
Email: [email protected]
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The Top 10 Stories of 1995 | 128
History of the 90s
01/08/25 • 58 min
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 taking a look back at those stories and several others as we count down ten of the most memorable events of 1995.
(And sometimes words aren’t enough here’s the link to watch Bill Gates and Steve Balmer dancing at the Windows 95 Launch party: https://youtu.be/lLPAUHdyjRI?si=ar2zY1FEYzM50-V9 )
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Console Wars | 55
History of the 90s
10/06/21 • 45 min
After the home video game industry crashed spectacularly in 1983 one company rose from the ashes and helped breathe new life with a new 8 bit video console.
The Nintendo Entertainment System with games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda ruled the console market until another Japanese company started going after older and more serious gamers.
For the first time the Sega Genesis console and the company’s blue mascot Sonic The Hedgehog took a bite out of Nintendo’s supremacy in the North American market. And that was just the beginning of the Nintendo vs Sega Console War that dominated the 90s.
On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora takes you through the twists and turns of the epic battle that defined a generation of gamers.
Guest:
Blake Harris, author and director of The Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle That Defined a Generation. www.blakejharris.com
Twitter: @blakejharrisNYC
Contact:
Twitter: @1990shistory
Facebook: @1990shistory
Instagram: @that90spodcast
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Britpop and Cool Britannia Part 1 | 102
History of the 90s
11/01/23 • 37 min
In the 1990s all areas of British culture underwent a massive re-birth. A new wave of pop music swept the nation, the film industry was booming, the fashion world was alive with fresh new talent and a group of non-conformist Young British Artists was taking the art world by storm. Even a younger, cooler Prime Minister had moved in to 10 Downing Street.
Over the next two episodes we’re looking back at the era of Brit Pop and Cool Britannia.
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Instagram: @that90spodcast
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Guest Info:
Daniel Rachel, 90s musician turned award-winning author. His book is called: Don’t Look Back in Anger: The Rise and Fall of Cool Britannia Told by Those Who Were There. www.danielrachel.com
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Tupac Shakur | 131
History of the 90s
03/05/25 • 55 min
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.
Guest Info:
Ian Steaman, award-winning screenwriter and former music industry executive
Instagram: @ian.steaman
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How many episodes does History of the 90s have?
History of the 90s currently has 169 episodes available.
What topics does History of the 90s cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on History of the 90s?
The episode title 'The Phantom Menace | 116' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History of the 90s?
The average episode length on History of the 90s is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of History of the 90s released?
Episodes of History of the 90s are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of History of the 90s?
The first episode of History of the 90s was released on Jul 2, 2019.
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