In May 1999, Owen Hart, the youngest member of Canada’s first family of wrestling, was at Kansas City's Kemper Arena to compete in the pay-per-view event “Over The Edge.” Owen was set to enter the wrestling ring by descending from the rafters on a wire attached to a harness as his alter ego The Blue Blazer. But something went horribly wrong. On this episode of History of the 90s we explore the life and tragic death of Owen “The Rocket” Hart. GUEST INFO: Kevin Michie, Associate Producer and...

When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know… It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends… Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forget the simplest of most logical explanation…these awful events or phenomenon’s are the work of some kind of secret cabal or organization pulling the...

In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’s worst fear. www.calgarycrimestoppers.org - reference case #...

From Pulp Fiction to Forrest Gump, 1994 was an incredible year for cinema. New and veteran directors pushed boundaries while making movies that filled theatres. On this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at some of the best movies of 1994 to see whether they still hold up today. Show contact: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcast Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1994, the world’s first CGI generated animated show debuted on ABC and YTV and in the process changed the course of animation history. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the creation of Reboot, a groundbreaking kids show set inside a computer. Guests: Jacob Weldon and Raquel Lin, the creators of the limited documentary series, Reboot Rewind. It will premiere on Telus Optik TV video-on-demand and the Telus STORYHIVE YouTube channel in mid-2024....

In February 1999 a woman and two teenagers disappeared while on a sightseeing trip at the majestic Yosemite Park. A massive search ended four weeks later when their burned out car was discovered by a hiker. Police tracked down several suspects and put them behind bars on unrelated charges, assuring the public that the people responsible for the brutal murders were in jail. Then in July 1999 a fourth woman was murdered near the park. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the...

In the summer of 1991, the first ever Lollapalooza festival brought a seven act, nine hour alternative music spectacle to 23 cities across North America Lollapalooza was the hottest event of the summer and it set the blueprint for traveling music festivals that would dominate the rest of the decade. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the traveling summer music festival from Lollapalooza to Lilith Fair. Show contact: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcast Email:...

The 1990s are considered one of the most successful and volatile eras in the history of the comic book industry. A speculator fueled boom, epic storylines and publisher marketing gimmicks led to a massive bubble that eventually burst and nearly destroyed the entire industry. On this episode we look back at the causes and the implications of the 90s comic book boom and bust. Guest: Jason Sacks, comic book historian and author of many books including American Comic Book Chronicles: The...

In 1990, a show debuted that followed the adventures of Sara Stanley and the King family on Prince Edward Island. For six years, it was a ratings hit and brought in dozens of Gemini nominations. Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1994 was a year when peace seemed possible. Nelson Mandela took office in South Africa and Israel began withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. But in 1994 we also witnesses a horrible genocide that destroyed a small African country. Meanwhile in North America we were captivated by a string of sensational crimes that ranged from ridiculous to horrific. On this episode of History of the 90s we are taking look back at those stories and several others as we count down the most memorable news events of...

In June 1990, a US federal judge ruled that the 2 Live Crew album “As Nasty As They Wanna Be” was obscene and police could arrest anyone in South Florida who tried to sell it. It was the first time any album in the US had been deemed obscene and it led to an epic battle between the controversial rappers and the justice system. On this episode we look back at the great rap censorship scare of 1990. Show contact info: Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email:...

There are few people who embody the 1990s more than Anna Nicole Smith. The Texas beauty rose to fame after an appearance in Playboy magazine lead to a high profile modelling contract with the Guess fashion brand. And in the midst of it all she made headlines for marrying an 89 year old oil tycoon. But fame was fleeting for Smith who struggled with a dangerous drug addiction that would eventually lead to her tragic death. Show contact info: X (formerly Twitter): @1990shistory Facebook:...

On this episode of History of the 90s, part two of our look back at the rise and fall of Brit Pop and Cool Britannia. In the 1990s all areas of British culture underwent a massive re-birth. A new wave of pop music swept the nation, the film industry was booming, the fashion world was alive with fresh new talent and a group of non-conformist Young British Artists was taking the art world by storm. Even a younger, cooler Prime Minister had moved in to 10 Downing Street. Show contact info: X...

The old days of air travel were quite risky…compared to today, the chances of your flight going down were far greater …every airport had kiosks and coin-operating vending machines where you could buy life insurance before you headed to the gate—you know, just in case you thought you weren’t going to make it to your final destination… 1977 was one of the worst years for accidents in aviation history…in addition to several violent hijackings every month—sometimes with fatal results—There were...

It’s 1986 and Michael Morrison is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to leave his life of poverty in Newark and start afresh. It’s a job offer he can’t afford to refuse. Michael has no idea what this new job has in store. But he soon realizes: he’s just joined ‘the biggest gang in America’. Join Seren Jones to hear Michael’s story and find out what it means to be both Black and Blue. Want to hear more? You can follow along on your favourite podcast app here:...

In the 1990s all areas of British culture underwent a massive re-birth. A new wave of pop music swept the nation, the film industry was booming, the fashion world was alive with fresh new talent and a group of non-conformist Young British Artists was taking the art world by storm. Even a younger, cooler Prime Minister had moved in to 10 Downing Street. Over the next two episodes we’re looking back at the era of Brit Pop and Cool Britannia. Show contact info: X (formerly Twitter):...

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: X (formerly Twitter): @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Guest Info: Jason Klamm, Comedian and Author of We’re Not Worthy: From...

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...

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. On this episode of History of the 90s, Kathy Kenzora looks back at 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...

At the start of the 1990s music videos were like blockbuster Hollywood movies, with big budgets and anticipated release dates. So when an artist’s video caused controversy it was big news. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at some of the most controversial music videos of the 1990s. Show contact info: X (formerly Twitter): @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at an unprecedented legal battle that put heavy metal on trial in the summer of 1990. British heavy metal icons Judas Priest spent three weeks in a Nevada courtroom defending their music after they were accused of experimenting with subliminal messages that caused two young men to form a suicide pack. GUEST INFO: David Van Taylor is an Emmy nominated Showrunner/Director who creates non-fiction television and audio...

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: @1990shistory Facebook:...

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...