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The 1994 Baseball Strike | 68 May 04, 2022

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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.

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MTV's The Real World and the rise of reality TV | 67 Apr 20, 2022

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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.

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Guest:

Professor Danielle J. Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us

Twitter: @djlindee https://daniellelindemann.com

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Donovan Bailey | 66 Mar 23, 2022

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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.

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Twin Peaks | 65 Mar 09, 2022

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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.com

Twitter: @biffbampop

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Ruby Ridge | 64 Feb 23, 2022

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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 Right

Twitter: @LaneCrothersISU

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The Rise of The Snowboarder | 63 Feb 09, 2022

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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 Rebagliati

Instagram: @rossrebagliati98

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David Fincher | 62 Jan 26, 2022

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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

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Top Ten Favorite Simpsons Episodes | 61 Dec 29, 2021

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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.

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The Top Ten Stories From 1992 | 60 Dec 15, 2021

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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.

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JonBenét Ramsey | 59 Dec 01, 2021

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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.

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Guests:

Stephen and Joyce Singular, authors of Presumed Guilty: An Investigation Into the JonBenet Ramsey Case, the Media, and the Culture of Pornography. www.stephensingular.com

Twitter: @StephenSingular

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