Episódios

  • The Countdown to Y2K I 145

    The Countdown to Y2K I 145
    Oct 15 2025
    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. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠@that90spodcast⁠ Email: ⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠90spodcast Guest Info: Zachary Loeb, Assistant Professor of History at Purdue University Robert David Loblaw Nancy P. James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 minutos
  • The Hunt for the Abbotsford Killer I 144

    The Hunt for the Abbotsford Killer I 144
    Oct 1 2025
    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. In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the hunt for the Abbotsford Killer. Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Tik Tok: ⁠90spodcast Guest Info: Mike Browne, author and podcast host Dark Poutine Podcast Murder, Madness and Mayhem: 25 Tales of True Crime and Dark History Strange, Spooky and Supernatural: Curious Tales of Fascinating People, Places and Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 minutos
  • The Crow I 143

    The Crow I 143
    Sep 17 2025
    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 its haunting visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and the tragic real-life story of Brandon Lee—whose performance became his legacy—the film carved out a permanent place in pop culture. In this episode of History of the 90s we track The Crow’s journey from comic book series to cult classic. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠90spodcast⁠ Guest Info: Alisha Mughal, journalist, film critic and author of ⁠It Can’t Rain All The Time: The Crow⁠ ⁠ www.alishajournalist.wordpress.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 minutos
  • Vanilla Ice Revisited

    Vanilla Ice Revisited
    Sep 3 2025
    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 Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠ Tik Tok: 90spodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 minutos
  • Cod Moratorium I 142

    Cod Moratorium I 142
    Aug 20 2025
    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 province’s identity to the core. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠@that90spodcast⁠ Email: ⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠ Guest info: Jenn Thornhill-Verma, journalist and author of: ⁠Cod Collapse, The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland’s Saltwater Cowboys  ⁠ ⁠www.jennthornhillverma.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 minutos
  • Oasis vs Blur I 141

    Oasis vs Blur I 141
    Aug 6 2025
    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. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Info: Daniel Rachel, musician, rock and roll historian and author of Don’t Look Back in Anger: The Rise and Fall of Cool Britannia Told by Those Who Were There www.danielrachel.com Daniel Rachel – Musician-turned-award winning author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 minutos
  • The Toronto Raptors - Part 2 I 140

    The Toronto Raptors - Part 2 I 140
    Jul 23 2025
    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. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest info: Alex Wong, author and podcast host ⁠⁠⁠Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hello and Welcome⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 minutos
  • The Toronto Raptors - Part 1 I 139

    The Toronto Raptors - Part 1 I 139
    Jul 9 2025
    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. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠ Guest info: Alex Wong, author and podcast host Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors Hello and Welcome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 minutos