As an American expatriate who has long lived in Sweden, I still sometimes struggle with the cultural differences in Christmas celebrations between the two countries. This time of year, along with the 4th of July, are when I feel the most homesick for the United States. While both nations embrace the spirit of the season,…
The 1990s were an iconic decade for children’s toys, with a lineup of groundbreaking and nostalgic favorites that defined a generation. As Christmas approached each year, kids eagerly circled their chosen treasures in catalogs or wrote heartfelt letters to Santa, hoping their dreams would be waiting under the tree. Tickle Me Elmo Fever No conversation…
Don’t let the appearance of 90s goddess Tori Amos in the playlist fool you! In the upcoming episode of The Viking Diaries Outloud, I’ll be bringing my usual eclectic mix of music up to a whole new level with some classical tracks (Aaron Copeland, anybody?), an amazing Disney medley that has to be heard to…
Some of the most beloved holiday films of all time debuted in the 90s, becoming staples for family viewing. When the decade kicked off with a classic like “Home Alone” in 1990, the bar was set very high for the next 10 years. Home Alone and the sequel set in New York two years later…
The first week of December has come and gone … so how’s your holiday shopping going? In the 1990s, this ritual usually started with the arrival of retail Christmas catalogues in the mailbox, which families loved and postal workers dreaded. In the pre-digital era, Christmas catalogues were an eagerly awaited source of inspiration. Retail giants…
There’s a new episode of The Viking Diaries Outloud (TVDO) debuting this Saturday at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific that will feature the usual eclectic mix of music that highlights the PLUS elements of 90s Plus Radio! I’ll be kicking off the show with the euphoric vibes of Toploader’s take on a classic that promises to…
It seems that a couple of Santa’s elves have infiltrated the programming staff of 90s Plus Radio! (We thought they were dressed a bit impractically … but we don’t judge!) Sharp-eared listeners have undoubtedly noticed their influence in the holiday music that’s entered the rotation recently. It turns out that they love 90s music as…
For many folks, the best part of the traditional Thanksgiving feast is the leftovers. This can be especially true for those who did the actual cooking. Roasting a whole turkey is big project, to say nothing of the preparation that goes into the traditional accompaniments, and then coordinating the timing of every dish so that…
90s Plus listeners probably have a pretty good idea of why they tune in to the station, but they might not be quite as clear on why the 90’s produced such amazing music. The decade was characterized by a unique combination of cultural, societal and technological changes that broadly influenced music, resulting in a melting…
If you’re reading this, you’ve found the 90s Plus Radio website and we’re so glad you’re “hear”! This is the place where you can not only listen to the station but also keep up-to-date on show schedules and connect with our fabulous hosts! Watch this space for news and fun facts about the music, artists…
