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Boy Bands | 38 Dec 09, 2020

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Every generation seems to have its own version of an iconic boy band but the 90s was the first-time boy bands essentially took over pop music.

On this episode of History of the 90s were looking back at the magical era of 90s boy bands as we dive deep into two of the biggest boy bands of all time.

Both the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC had to pay their dues in Europe before breaking through in the United States. But when they finally broke through, there was no stopping their rise to the top, and along the way they changed the way we view male performers and masculinity.

We’ll also take a look at Lou Pearlman, the man who created both groups and eventually conned them out of millions of dollars.

Documentaries referenced in this episode:

Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of (2015), available on YOUTUBE

The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019), available on YOUTUBE

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Maria Sherman, author of Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS

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Introducing: Whatever Happened To...? Dec 04, 2020

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You’ve heard the stories. You’ve felt for the people involved. But what happens after the cameras shut off and the reporters walk away? Just because a story disappears from the news doesn’t mean it’s gone. So whatever happened to the nuclear disaster at Fukushima? or the trapped Chilean Miners? And did anything actually come out of the Ice Bucket Challenge?

Join Global News reporter, Erica Vella on this unique history podcast as she takes you inside these stories and talks to the people at the heart of each one to find out exactly what’s happened since.

Listen now at https://link.chtbl.com/wht

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Mike Tyson | 37 Nov 25, 2020

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The 1990s are consider by many to be the last great era of heavyweight boxing. Fighters like Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, and Riddick Bowe dominated the sport. But there was one boxer who stood out from the rest. Mike Tyson was a goliath in the boxing world in the 80s and into the early 90s until his career and personal life fell apart.

On this episode of History of the 90s we will take you through Tyson’s downward spiral in the 90s which started with a shocking defeat to Buster Douglas and ended with the now iconic “bite fight” against Evander Holyfield. In between it all Tyson was convicted of raping an 18-year-old beauty pageant contestant and sent to jail for nearly three years.

Guest:

Mark Hebscher, veteran sports broadcaster and host of Hebsy on Sports podcast

Hebsy On Sports: The Podcast

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The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin | 36 Nov 11, 2020

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At the beginning of the 1990s it seemed as if the world was taking a new turn toward peace. Germany was reunited, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and an historic peace deal was reached between the Israelis and Palestinians.

The Middle East Peace Agreement, signed in 1993 on the lawn of U.S. White House, was the first major step toward ending a decades old deadly conflict. But just two years later the agreement fell apart after the shocking assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at a time when peace in the Middle East almost seemed possible and take you through the night when a Jewish extremist gunned down the man who almost made it happen.

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Introducing... 13 Hours: Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre Nov 09, 2020

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The deadliest shooting spree in Canada’s modern history left us with far more questions than answers. Join Sarah Ritchie, a reporter for Global News in Halifax, as she tries to unravel how something like this could happen there.

Sarah will take you through every hour, as it unfolded and together you’ll try and piece together what happened, what could or should’ve been done to prevent it and what we can learn to make sure a tragedy of this magnitude never happens again.

13 Hours: Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre: Listen NOW! https://link.chtbl.com/13hours

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The 90s Witch Craze | 35 Oct 28, 2020

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On this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at the decade’s obsession with witches. From The Craft to Charmed, witches were everywhere in popular culture with a slew of movies and tv shows that showcased wiccan rituals and magic.

The witch craze in the 90s was nothing new. Studies show that with every wave of feminism, there is a renewed interest in the witch. It happened in the 60s, the 90s and its happening again right now in 2020.

But the 90s, seemed extra witchy and thanks to nostalgia many of those movies and TV shows remain popular to this day.

Just in time for Halloween, join us as we look at some of the best witches of the decade.

For a full list of 90s witch movies check out www.historyofthe90sblog.ca

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Introducing... Crime Beat - Season 3 Oct 20, 2020

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Ride along with 25 year veteran Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt, from Global News, on her award winning podcast Crime Beat as she takes you through some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Real People, Real Crimes, Real Journalism. Each episode takes you deep inside cases she has worked to give you detail you didn't hear on the news.

Season 3 is available NOW - LISTEN

Crime Beat is the 2020 winner of the Edward R. Murrow Podcast Award (RTDNA).

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Vanilla Ice | 34 Oct 14, 2020

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On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the complicated legacy of Vanilla Ice who was the first rapper to have a number one song on the Billboard music charts.

His album To the Extreme, featuring Ice Ice Baby, sold 12 million copies and earned him an American Music Award for best new pop/rock artist in 1991.

But Ice’s rising star quickly crashed to the ground when it was revealed that his back story was made up. Plus, many in the hip-hop community criticized his homogenized style of rap and accused Ice of trying to cash in on black culture.

And if that wasn’t enough, Ice also found himself in some hot water with hip-hop outlaw Suge Knight over writing credits on Ice Ice baby.

Check out Vanilla Ice performing Ice Ice Baby on the 1991 American Music Awards:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FAJyqXSoY4

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Fall of the Berlin Wall and German Reunification | 33 Sep 30, 2020

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most historic moments of the 1990s. On October 3, 1990, East and West Germany were reunited after 45 years of cold war separation.

The reunification process was set in motion a year earlier when border crossings along the Berlin Wall were unexpectedly opened, finally allowing friends and family who had been divided by the concrete barrier to reunite. Who can forget the glorious celebrations that took place on top of the Berlin Wall which marked a turning point in modern history?

On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the tumultuous events that led up to the toppling of the Berlin Wall and ultimately the reunification of East and West Germany.

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Abortion Sniper | 32 Sep 16, 2020

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On this episode of History of the 90's we look back at an era when unprecedented violence against abortion providers gave rise to a serial shooter, known as the abortion sniper.

Abortion doctors in Canada and the US were targeted by a lone gunman who lurked outside their homes, often for days, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

It was all part of a rise in violence in the 1990's lead by anti-abortion groups like the Army of God and Operation Rescue who used destructive tactics like arson and bombings to get clinics shutdown and prevent abortions from taking place.

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Guest:

Jon Wells, journalist and author of Sniper: The True Story of Anti-Abortion Killer James Kopp

https://www.harpercollins.ca/author/cr-176244/jon-wells/

Twitter: @jonjwells

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