Dave and Cheryl and the 90s

It’s easier to win Trivial Pursuit when you’ve lived through the trivia. On Dave and Cheryl and the 90s, Dave and Cheryl play Trivial Pursuit, 90s edition. Well, we don’t really play, but we answer questions in the...

He was known as both the King of Pop and Wacko Jacko, but whatever he was called, he left a legacy of music and dance that captivated the world. A child star who went on to try and recapture his lost youth, he...

Olympic athletes spend much of their youth perfecting their sports and some come away triumphant while others disappoint. From world records to terrorist attacks and even a notorious physical assault, the Olympics...

Meryl Streep is unquestionably the most acclaimed actress of her generation. A woman known for her command of many accents, she never stopped stretching her skills. Comedies, musicals or action films, she did everything...

Bravo was cable’s artsy elder sibling—tv’s first channel dedicated to the performing arts; opera, ballet, jazz and indie film. Listen as Dave pines for lost afternoons of subtitled melodrama, Inside the Actors Studio...

People have been standing in front of others telling jokes since the beginning of time, but not as much as they did in the 90s. Stand-up comedians were all over our tvs and on the big screen. In this week’s episode of...

Barbara Walters was the first female national evening news anchor in America and for decades after she was the preeminent interviewer of the rich, famous and influential. She inspired generations of female journalists...

On our first year two episode, we’re joined by Chicago writer Andy Frye who talks to us about alternative music in the 90s and his book 90 Days in the 90s.

We made it through our first year of being podcasters and what better way to celebrate than by reexamining all of our subjects via clips from The Simpsons! The Simpsons were in their heyday during the 90s and referenced...

In this episode, we spotlight Steven Spielberg’s extraordinary 1990s run. From the technological achievements of Jurassic Park to the harrowing historical power of Schindler's List, Spielberg proved he could dominate...

They were on the runways and in magazines but also became household names. Supermodels in the 90s were more than models, they were personalities, influencers and entrepreneurs. “I won’t get out of bed for less than...

He is America’s dad and our generation’s Jimmy Stewart. Tom Hanks has had a distinguished career filled with both artistic and financial successes, all without any notable controversies. On Dave and Cheryl and the 90s...

Do you hate Mondays? Love lasagne? Enjoy kicking dogs off tables and sleeping in? Then you’ll love Garfield, the orange ornery cat. From newspaper funny pages to book treasuries to his own tv show, Garfield was...

Julia Roberts used her talent and megawatt smile to become the biggest multi–million-dollar actress of her generation. In this episode, we trace her journey from early breakout roles to rom-com royalty, where her...

Why were 90s brand mascots obsessed with “attitude”? We explore why brands embraced bold, exaggerated characters with “youth appeal”and how figures like Sonic the Hedgehog, the Taco Bell Chihuahua, and Chester Cheetah...