History of the 90s
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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January 7, 2026 • 31 mins
Like every single year in the 90s, 1996 was jam packed with unforgettable events and cultural moments. It was an era when the world seemed smaller and slower because without social media, news stories lasted longer and dominated headlines for weeks and months as information came to us in dribs in drabs.
In this episode of History of the 90s we are going to dig a little deeper into the stories that captured our attention thirty ye...
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December 24, 2025 • 36 mins
Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer.
It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two.
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December 10, 2025 • 34 mins
The 1990s were loaded with great holiday movies. From "Home Alone" to "A Nightmare before Christmas" there was something for everyone.
In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at five Christmas classics that have stood the test of time.
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November 26, 2025 • 31 mins
In the early 1990s David Duke became one of the most famous racists in the United States.
After winning a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives the former leader of the KKK, mounted multiple political campaigns seeking higher office, including President of the United States. His rising popularity revealed a growing racial divide in the United States.
In this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at the r...
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November 12, 2025 • 35 mins
After winning the World Series in 1992 Blue Jays GM Pat Gillick did another major overhaul of the Toronto baseball team in an effort to win the Commissioner's Trophy for a second year in a row.
In this episode of History of the 90s we continue looking back at Canada's baseball team with Part Two of The Toronto Blue Jays.
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October 29, 2025 • 36 mins
In the early 1990s the Toronto Blue Jays won back-to-back World Series with legendary players like Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar and John Olerud.
Over the next two episodes of History of the 90s we look back at the first Canadian team to win the Major League Baseball championship.
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October 25, 2025 • 36 mins
Taj Khyber Rowland knows he’s not who people think he is but he can’t quite remember how his life went so off course.
He decides to spool backwards, to his younger self. A daredevil seven year old Chellamuthu, living happily, but in abject poverty, with his large family in rural India.
But when Chellamuthu disobeys his mother and goes to play at the bus station, he’s persuaded to board a bus with some bigger boys.
He’s kidnap...
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October 15, 2025 • 29 mins
If you were around in the 90s it may have felt like the Y2k
computer problem came out of nowhere. But in fact it was something that programmers were always aware of. In this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the steps taken to make sure a problem with the world’s computers didn’t wreak havoc on society on January 1, 2000. And depending on who you talk to it was either a major success or a massive hoax.
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October 1, 2025 • 37 mins
In 1995 a small community in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley was rocked by the brutal attack on two teenage girls by a mysterious man armed with a bat. Misty Cockerill escaped but her friend Tanya Smith was found dead the next morning in a nearby river. Over the next seven months the killer led police on a wild game of cat and mouse as he taunted them with phone calls and other disturbing messages.
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September 17, 2025 • 34 mins
Released in 1994 and directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow is more than just a revenge tale. It’s a journey through grief, justice, and the supernatural. Based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, the film tells the tragic story of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who are murdered by a Detroit gang. A year later Eric is resurrected from his grave to avenge their deaths and soothe the guilt he feels for failing to protect his fiancé.
With it...
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September 3, 2025 • 32 mins
This year marks 35 years since Vanilla Ice released a song that, whether you like or not, had a huge impact on rap music
To mark the occasion we are revisiting an episode of History of the 90s that dives into the lore of Ice Ice Baby. Including a famous story that involves Vanilla Ice being dangled from a balcony by a certain rap mogul.
Watch Vanilla Ice at the 1991 American Music Awards: https://youtu.be/Wg6F4wG-i7w
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August 20, 2025 • 31 mins
In July 1992 the Canadian government banned cod fishing along Newfoundland’s east coast in an effort to help restore cod stocks that had been depleted due to overfishing.
The moratorium was supposed to last 18 months but ended up being extended indefinitely.
The collapse of the industry ended nearly five centuries of cod fishing, led to the largest industrial layoff in Canada, devastated Newfoundland’s economy and shook the provi...
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August 6, 2025 • 31 mins
This year marks 30 years since two of Britpop’s biggest bands went head to head in a chart battle that gripped the UK, reinvigorated the music scene and defined an era.
In this episode of History of the 90s we revisit Oasis vs Blur with help from musician and rock and roll historian Daniel Rachel.
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July 23, 2025 • 33 mins
This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its first
game. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Canada and influence a generation of players. Along the way the team also managed to win the NBA championship in 2019. On this episode of History of the ' 90s we’re going back to the beginning to find
out how it all started. This is the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' origin story.
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July 9, 2025 • 31 mins
This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its first
game. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Canada and influence a generation of players. Along the way the team also managed to win the NBA championship in 2019. On this episode of History of the ' 90s we’re going back to the beginning to find
out how it all started. This is the origin story of the Toronto Raptors.
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June 25, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora will give you the 4-1-1 on how a teen movie with a modest budget adapted from a 200 year old book became a cultural juggernaut that continues to be felt thirty years later.
This is the story of Clueless.
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June 11, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora is joined by singer/songwriter Jann Arden as they discuss her journey from busker to Canadian icon.
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May 27, 2025 • 27 mins
During the 1990s a doll that taught kids about American History became a major force within the crowded toy market. The 18 inch historically accurate dolls were expensive and only available by mail order, but they managed to capture the imagination of an entire generation and in the process made inventor Pleasant Rowland incredibly wealthy. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the cultural phenomenon of American Gi...
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May 14, 2025 • 37 mins
On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from the
rainforest in Chiapas, Mexico to launch an uprising that was years in the
making.
The Zapatista Army declared war on the Mexican Government demanding basics rights for the diverse Mayan communities who lived in extreme poverty through out the region.
The rebellion, which captured the world’s attention thanks in part to the Zapatista’s charismatic leader, coincided wi...
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April 30, 2025 • 42 mins
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Everyone’s gotta start somewhere. Daniel enjoys his first taste of crime and the thrill of getting away with it. And a privileged young Sisi takes her freedom for granted not realizing she’s about to be caught in a trap. Is their desti...
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