Podcast Episodes

The Zapatista Uprising | 135

Season 1 Episode 135

On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from the rainforest in Chiapas, Mexico to launch an uprising that was years in the making. 

The Zapatista Army declared war on the Mexican Governme…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Introducing... A Most Audacious Heist - The Only Way Is Up | 02

Hey, it's Kathy and I wanted to give you a little teaser for another great podcast that you can now binge in full! Check out A Most Audacious Heist wherever you podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/heist

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Published on 5 months ago

The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 2 | 134

Season 1 Episode 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 som…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The WB & The Teen Drama - Part 1 | 133

Season 1 Episode 133

When The WB launched in January 1995 it's initial block of programming focused on comedy with four new sitcoms including The Wayans Brothers. But it wasn't comedy that would come to define the short…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kurt Browning | 132

Season 1 Episode 132

Canada's Kurt Browning made history at the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships when he became the first person to successfully land a quadruple jump in competition.

He went on to dominate men's fi…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Tupac Shakur | 131

Season 1 Episode 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 …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nelson Mandela and Apartheid Revisited

Season 1 Episode 122

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 …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01

It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.

His plan? A …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 120

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 pla…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tennis Rivalries in the 90s | 129

Season 1 Episode 129

Tennis in the 1990s was dominated by several young and talented players who helped usher in a new era on both the men’s and women’s tours.

In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the fla…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago