History of the 90s

In April 1990, the first episode of In Living Color aired on Fox TV changing the face and tone of television. The half hour sketch show created by Keenan Ivory Wayans was called a Black Saturday Night Live for the hip-hop generation. It ran at 9:30 Sunday night on Fox right after the networks two hit shows The Simpsons and Married with Children. Thanks to that placement and hype around the show, 23 million viewers tuned in to the inaugural episode. Nearly 30 years since In Living Color went off the air its impact can still be felt throughout today’s film and eco-system. Resources used in this episode include: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/living-color-oral-history-fox-censors-spike-lees-disdain-1219192/ Guest: David Peisner, journalist and author of Homey Don’t Play That! The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution www.djpeisner.com Patreon subscribers can hear David’s entire interview at: www.patreon.com/historyofthe90s Show Contact Inf...

1972, a seven-part historical audio drama series detailing the powerful story of Shirley Chisholm and Angela Davis, two highly respected Black women who dared to hold a mirror to the systemic racism and sexism within the United States. The show portrays the often overlooked true story of two women refusing to be ignored and silenced by a society comfortable with the status quo. 1972 brings the politically turbulent landscape of 1970s America to life. Chisholm fights to be heard on the campaign trail during her historic run for president of the United States, while simultaneously Davis struggles to receive her basic rights as a citizen in a system designed to suppress her. For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1992 HIV/AIDS hit a grim milestone in the United States when it became the number one cause of death among men ages 25 to 44. Since there was still so much stigma attached to the illness, people were often dying without even telling their closest friends and family that they were sick. They died alone because of the shame they felt about having contracted HIV. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the people and events in the 1990s that helped shaped the fight to remove the stigma and shame that surrounded HIV. Guest: John Maxwell, Executive Director of the Aids Committee of Toronto (ACT) www.actoronto.org Show Contact Info: If you’d like exclusive History of the 90s content become a subscriber at: www.patreon.com/historyofthe90s Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the early days of the AIDS epidemic, the North American blood supply became contaminated with HIV from infected donors. As a result, by the mid-1980s, about 10,000 hemophiliacs were infected with HIV. 13-year-old Ryan White from Kokomo, Indiana was one of those who contracted the virus through a tainted blood product and after he was barred from attending school, he became a crusader to end the stigmatization associated with HIV/AIDS. On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the life and legacy of Ryan White. Thanks to Ryan’s mother Jeanne White-Ginder who gave permission for use of the audio heard in this episode. It is available to listen to in its entirety here: Who Was Ryan White? | Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (hrsa.gov) GUEST: Nelson Price, author of The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White Show Contact Info: If you’d like exclusive History of the 90s content become a subscriber at: www.patreon.com/historyofthe90s Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheryl Leach, a working mom in Texas was stuck in traffic when she dreamt up the idea of a plush-toy dinosaur that comes to life and entertains a backyard full of kids with songs and games. Within a few years the big purple dinosaur was loved by millions of children around the world and hated by their parents who were forced to watch the T-rex on his hit PBS show. On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the story of how Barneychanged kids tv programming and why he was so hated by adults. If you’d like exclusive History of the 90s content become a subscriber at: www.patreon.com/historyofthe90s Guest: Rob Curran, founder of the I Hate Barney Secret Society Show Contacts: Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the streaming wars began, or YouTube and Vine gave rise to social media as we know it, there was a different, albeit surprising, force dominating pop culture: basic cable. On Basic!, go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s The Real World, ESPN’s SportsCenter and AMC’s Breaking Bad made basic cable a must-have for every American home. With the help of guests like Jimmy Kimmel, Cindy Crawford and Amy Schumer, hosts Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and tv critic Jen Chaney (New York Magazine/Vulture) will take you through an oral history of basic cable television—stretching all the way from the dawn of MTV to the small screen’s Mad Men obsession. Basic! is out now! Listen on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee were one of the most famous celebrity couple of the 90s. So when a homemade sex tape from the couple’s honeymoon was stolen from a safe in their garage it became the biggest viral video of the era. For many years most people assumed the couple had leaked the tape themselves in a weird publicity stunt. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora talks to the journalist who revealed the real story in a 2014 Rolling Stone article. If you’d like exclusive History of the 90s content become a subscriber at: www.patreon.com/historyofthe90s Guest: Journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis Twitter: @msamandalewis www.amandachicagolewis.com Pamela Anderson Sex Tape: Tommy Lee & the History of the Infamous Porn - Rolling Stone Contact: Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio....

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. If you’d like exclusive History of the 90s content become a subscriber at: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthe90s Contact: Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Contact: Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: http://historyofthe90s.substack.com Guest: Professor Danielle J. Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us Twitter: @djlindee https://daniellelindemann.com For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re thrilled to share a special preview of the Broken Record podcast from Pushkin Industries. In honor of the Red Hot Chili Peppers new album, Unlimited Love, the band members sit with their legendary producer Rick Rubin to share exclusive insights about the band’s dynamic. In this preview, Rick, John, and Anthony discuss John rejoining the band after a 10 year hiatus and how right it felt to be playing together again. You can hear the full episode, and more from Broken Record at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/brokenrecordrhcp?sid=ongoinghistory. For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.