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7 JAN

Top 10 Stories of 1996: Part 1 I 150

Like every single year in the 90s, 1996 was jam packed with unforgettable events and cultural moments. It was an era when the world seemed smaller and slower because without social media, news stories lasted longer and dominated headlines for weeks and months as information came to us in dribs in drabs. In this episode of History of the 90s we are going to dig a little deeper into the stories that captured our attention thirty years ago. These are 10 of the most memorable stories from 1996. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jan

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32 min
14/09/2025

Bloodlines & Beyond: Bram Stoker's Supernatural Research (with Dacre Stoker)

Bram Stoker’s Dracula may be fiction—but was its creator influenced by true supernatural experiences? In this fascinating episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, to uncover the hidden stories behind the legendary author’s life. From documented paranormal encounters in Stoker’s family history to eerie inspirations drawn from Victorian occult research, Dacre reveals how real-life mysteries shaped one of the most enduring horror classics of all time. Listeners will hear exclusive insights into Stoker’s personal connections with the paranormal, psi, and unexplained phenomena—making the line between myth and reality blur in chilling ways. LEARN about Dacre: https://www.bramstokerestate.com/dacre-stoker-cv Dracula's Vampire Ball: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-vampire-ball-at-bran-castle-a-private-halloween-experience/ Haunted Halloween Tour: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-haunted-halloween-romania-tour/ #SupernaturalCircumstances #Dracula #BramStoker #DacreStoker #ParanormalHistory #GhostStories #VictorianOccult #HorrorPodcast #ParanormalPodcast #VampireLegends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14/09/2025

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1h 8m
05/03/2025

Tupac Shakur | 131

When Tupac Shakur was gunned down in September 1996 it ended his short but monumental career as a rapper and actor. But his death did not stop his popularity and influence from continuing to grow. In this episode of History of the 90s we’re looking back at the extraordinary life and career of one of the most influential and controversial figures in hip-hop history. Guest Info: Ian Steaman, award-winning screenwriter and former music industry executive www.iansteaman.com Instagram: @ian.steaman SHOW INFO: Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05/03/2025

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50 min
12/06/2024

The Phantom Menace | 116

In May 1999 hordes of Star Wars fans swarmed movie theatres for an event that many thought might never happen. It was release day for a movie they had spent the past 15 years longing for, but all the excitement soon turned to confusion, disappointment and in some cases even anger. In this episode we are looking back at one of the biggest movie releases of the decade. This is the story of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. GUEST INFO: Fearless Fred Kennedy, radio DJ on Q107 in Toronto weekday 2 – 7pm, comic book writer and creator of the podcast Mud 79, a fan made Star Wars story. Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 – A Fan Made Star Wars Story – curiouscast.ca Twitter/X: @fearless_fred Instagram: @fearless_fred SHOW INFO: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/06/2024

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41 min
22/07/2020

The L.A. Riots | 28

On this episode of History of the 90's we look back at the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the various factors that led to the largest and most violent case of civil unrest in United States history. The acquittal of four police officers in connection with the brutal video taped beating of Rodney King wasn’t the only reason people went into the streets of South L.A. looting and burning buildings over a six day period in April 92. The Black community was also reeling from a judges’ decision not to send a Korean shopkeeper to jail in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Latasha Harlins. Plus, South L.A., which was 50 percent Black in the early 90s was hit hard by unemployment, gang violence and the crack epidemic. As you’ll hear in this episode. the conditions were ripe for unrest. A note on sources: The information in this podcast about the timeline of events at the intersection of Florence and Normandie was based on reporting in a 1998 article by The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1998/01/26/worlds-collide-at-florence-and-normandie/5bfed605-0da1-4bfd-b69f-bc1cef8b7cc8/ Contact: Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Guest: Brenda Stevenson, Professor of African American Studies at UCLA. Author of The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins: Justice, Gender and the Origins of the L.A. Riots https://www.drbrendastevenson.com/ Ryan Gattis, author of All Involved https://ryangattis.com/ Twitter: @ryan_Gattis For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22/07/2020

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45 min
19/02/2025

Nelson Mandela and Apartheid Revisited

This year marks 35 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison and apartheid was dismantled in South Africa. To mark the anniversary we are revisiting an episode that looks at some of aspects of the anti-apartheid struggle that you might not know: pirate radio and protest songs. Pirate radio was a weapon used by the African National Congress to inspire black South Africans and to counter propaganda and misinformation by the apartheid government. While protest songs performed by western musicians played a pivotal role in raising awareness in the rest of the world about the injustices in South Africa. Songs mentioned in episode: Biko, by Peter Gabriel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVpsM3YAgw Free Nelson Mandela, by The Special AKA https://youtu.be/FmKiq0mQd8c?si=5J-EdHYYZU4rbusW Sun City, by Artists United Against Apartheid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BIvf-ZlJNc Guest Info: Sekibakiba Peter Lekgoathi (Ph.D.) Associate Professor of History University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg SHOW INFO: Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/02/2025

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39 min
15/12/2021

The Top Ten Stories From 1992 | 60

From riots in the streets of Los Angeles and the siege at Ruby Ridge to the election of Bill Clinton and the Late Night TV wars, 1992 was a year of incredible transformation, excitement, devastation and tragedy. It was filled with seismic changes that continues to reverberate through our lives 30 year later. On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back and counts down ten of the most memorable stories of 1992. Contact: Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Newsletter: https://historyofthe90s.substack.com/ For exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15/12/2021

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52 min
03/09/2025

Vanilla Ice Revisited

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

03/09/2025

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32 min
16/04/2025

The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 2 | 134

When The WB found success with the teen drama's 7th Heaven and Buffy the Vampire Slayer the fledgling new network decided to fully embrace the genre. On this episode we continue our look back at some of the iconic teen dramas that helped put The WB on the map during it's 11 year run and created core memories for the millennials who grew up watching them. Sources for this episode include: Season Finale: The Unexpected Rise and Fall of The WB and UPN By Susanne Daniels and Cynthia Littleton If hearing about Dawson's epic breakdown at the end of season three wasn't enough, you can watch it here. Show Contact Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16/04/2025

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43 min
05/02/2025

LGBTQ+ Representation on TV in the '90s| 130

During the 1990s TV’s approach to LGBTQ+ characters underwent a dramatic transformation. Groundbreaking storylines on numerous shows including My So Called Life, Roseanne, Ellen and Will and Grace played a crucial role in increasing queer representation on television. On this Episode of History of the ‘90s we look back at some of the characters and shows that helped bring more queer content into the mainstream. GUEST INFO: Stephen Tropiano, Professor and Program Director of Ithaca College’s JB Pendleton Center in Los Angeles. Author of The Prime Time Closet: A History of Gays and Lesbians on TV Ron Becker, Professor of Media and Communication and Strategic Communication at Miami University. Author of Gay TV and Straight America SHOW INFO: Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast TikTok: @90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05/02/2025

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40 min

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