History of the 90s

In the 1990s there was a new wave of improvisational rock groups known as jam bands.

By far the biggest was the genre defying foursome Phish from Burlington, Vermont.

In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at their rise from college band to a touring sensation capable of attracting tens of thousands of obsessed fans to far flung locations.

This is the story of Phish and the 90s jam band explosion.

Guest Info:

Brian Weinstein: Host of the podcast Attendance Bias which invites Phish fans to talk about the band’s most memorable concerts.

www.attendancebias.buzzsprout.com

Mike Ayers: Journalist and author of Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the 90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene that followed.

www.mike-ayers.com

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In July 1991 President George HW Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to the US Supreme Court. Initial reaction to the nomination suggested there would be a contentious Senate confirmation battle that would probe Thomas’s conservative views on issues such as abortion and affirmative action.  But there was no real concern that Bush’s pick might not be approved. That is until one woman’s testimony threatened to derail the entire process. 

In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the moment when the little know concept of workplace sexual harassment was catapulted into public consciousness.  This is the testimony of Anita Hill. 

Guest Info:

Rev. Dr. Traci C. West;   Professor of Christian Ethics and African American Studies at Drew University Theological School in Madison, NJ

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Snowboarding exploded in popularity during the 1990s, but its road to legitimacy was anything but smooth. On this episode of History of the 90s, Kathy Kenzora traces the rebellious roots of snowboarding, from outlaw status at ski hills to its mainstream breakthrough and eventual Olympic debut. Joining the show is Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati, who made history at the 1998 Nagano Games by winning the very first Olympic gold medal in the sport. Together they trace snowboarding’s wild early days, the cultural clashes with the skiing establishment, and what it was like to stand at the center of a sport redefining winter athletics. It’s a deep dive into how the 90s helped turn snowboarding from counterculture to global phenomenon.

 Guest:

Ross Rebagliati

Instagram: ⁠⁠@rossrebagliati98⁠⁠

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In one of the most shocking scandals in sports history, figure skating collided with true crime. This episode dives into the bitter rivalry of Olympic skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, and the 1994 attack that stunned the world just weeks before the Winter Olympics.

Kathy Kenzora unpacks what really happened, how the media shaped the narrative, and why this story still sparks debate more than 30 years later.

Guest Info:

Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz host the podcast: Keep the Flame Alive

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The 90s delivered iconic moments year after year and 1996 was no exception.

It was a year marked by tragedy and triumph at the Atlanta Summer Olympics -- as well as high profile murders that continue to be surrounded by questions and conspiracy theories decades later. 

In this episode of History of the 90s we pick up where we left off at the end of the last episode as we continue counting down ten of the most unforgettable events from 1996.

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