History of the 90s

On this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the golden age of Sketch Comedy. During the 1990s television networks realized that sketch comedy was cheaper and easier to make than sitcoms leading to a flood of edgy and hilarious shows like Kids in the Hall, MadTV and Mr. Show.Show contact info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.caGuest Info:Jason Klamm, Comedian and Author of We’re Not Worthy: From In Living Color to Mr. Show, How ‘90s Sketch TV Changed the Face of Comedy www.jasonklamm.comNick Marx, Associate Professor of Media Studies at Colorado State University and author of Sketch Comedy: Identity, Reflexivity, and American TelevisionX (formerly Twitter): @marxnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We as parents get so little time to ourselves. So if you know when vacationing with kids actually becomes a relaxing vacation… please let us know.In this episode we discuss the literal ups and downs of traveling with kids.You can find and listen to this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/badparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1995, a lengthy legal nightmare came to a dramatic conclusion for Guy Paul Morin.Nearly a decade earlier, the Queensville, Ontario man became the prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder of his 9-year-old neighbour Christine Jessop, because police thought he was weird.In this episode of History of the 90s, Kathy Kenzora brings you the conclusion of one of Canada’s most notorious wrongful convictions.Guest info:Kirk Makin, former justice reporter for The Globe and Mail and author of Redrum The Innocent. Makin has also served as Co-President of Innocence Canada.Show contact info: X (formerly Twitter): @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guy Paul Morin, wrongfully convicted of the kidnapping and murder of his 9-year-old neighbor, discusses his case and the mishandling of evidence in the investigation. The podcast explores the theories, events leading up to Morin's arrest, and the pleas for justice from Christine Jessop's parents. Kirk Macon, author and justice reporter, provides insight into the case and his involvement with Innocence Canada.

This episode explores controversial music videos from the 90s, including Madonna's provocative videos, the banning of Soundgarden's 'Jesus Christ Pose', and controversies surrounding 'Thunder Rolls' and The Prodigy. It also discusses the decline of MTV and the revival of music videos through YouTube.

David Van Taylor, an Emmy nominated Showrunner/Director, discusses the historic legal battle that put heavy metal on trial in the 90s. He explores the lawsuit against Judas Priest, who were accused of using subliminal messages in their music causing two fans to form a suicide pact. The podcast dives into the aftermath of the lawsuit, the impact on the music industry, and the legacy of the trial.

First released in 1991, The Heritage Minutes collection are a bilingual series of history-focused public service announcements running about 60-second and depicting a significant person, event or story in Canadian history. These short vignettes opened millions of Canadian's eyes to their and inspired a young Craig Baird, host of Canadian History Ehx on his own journey.Today on History of the 90's we share that story with you.Show contact info: Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the rise of video game violence. Games like Doom and Mortal Kombat brought a new level of blood and gore, and they captivated players like never before. They also caused moral panic for parents and politicians who were shocked by the violence.Guest contact info:Alyse Knorr, associate professor of English at Regis University, co-editor of Switchback Books, and co-producer of the Sweetbitter podcast. She is the author of several books including Goldeneye 007 and Super Mario Bros. 3 which are both for Boss Fight Books.Twitter: @alyseknorr www.alyseknorr.com Show contact info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger, a crime so shocking that it continues to reverberate more than 30 years later.James was lured away from his mom at a shopping mall near Liverpool, England by two 10-year-old boys who tortured and killed the toddler. They became the youngest people in the UK to be convicted of first degree murder.This episode contains details that may not but suitable for all listeners.Guest info:David James Smith, journalist and author of The Sleep of Reason: The James Bulger Case www.davidjamessmith.net Twitter: @davidjamessmit5Show contact info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Cameron’s epic movie Titanic captured the hearts of millions and changed just how big a blockbuster could actually be.After opening in December 1997 the movie stayed at number 1 for 15 weeks in a row and became such a massive cultural phenomenon that it didn’t close in theatres until nearly one year later in October 1998.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the making of Cameron’s juggernaut and explores the controversial question, could Jack have fit on the door with Rose.Guest Info:Jessi Cruickshank, host of the podcast Phone a FriendInstagram: @jessicruickshankFacebook: @jessicruickshankwww.jessicruickshank.comShow contact:Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices