Hella 90s Podcast

Dive into the scandalous 90s with Ryan and Amy on Hella 90s podcast. From the Menendez Brothers to Bill Clinton, they unravel the era’s most notorious celebrity scandals. With engaging storytelling, they offer insight into the decade’s cultural impact. Join them for a nostalgic journey through tabloid headlines and timeless tales.

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1. January 1990: Marion Barry
   • The mayor of Washington, D.C., was caught in an FBI sting while smoking crack with a former girlfriend. The scene was recorded on videotape, capturing Barry’s arrest and his famous declaration, “Bitch set me up.”
2. February 1990: Donald and Ivana Trump
   • Donald and Ivana Trump announced their separation after reports surfaced of Trump’s affair with Marla Maples, who allegedly described Trump as having the “BEST SEX I EVER HAD.”
3. May 1990: Christian Brando
   • Christian Brando, son of the famous actor Marlon Brando, was arrested and later found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of the boyfriend of his half-sister.
4. July 1990: Roseanne Barr
   • Roseanne Barr faced controversy when a San Diego Padres baseball game crowd jeered her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
5. March 1991: William Kennedy Smith
   • William Kennedy Smith, a med student and nephew of Senator Edward Kennedy, was arrested (and later cleared) on rape charges after a night out with his uncle.
6. July 1991: Pee-Wee Herman
   • Comedian Paul Reubens, known as Pee-Wee Herman, was caught in an adult movie theater and charged with indecent exposure.
7. October 1991: Elizabeth Taylor
   • Elizabeth Taylor wed Larry Fortensky, her seventh husband, in a ceremony that was disrupted by a paragliding paparazzo.
8. February 1992: Mike Tyson
   • Boxing champ Mike Tyson was convicted of raping beauty queen Desiree Washington. He regained his title but later lost his boxing license after biting Evander Holyfield’s ear.
9. May 1992: Amy Fisher
   • Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco. Fisher served time for reckless assault, while Buttafuoco served time for statutory rape.
10. December 1992: Lyle and Erik Menendez
    • The Menendez brothers went on trial for the murder of their parents. Despite their claims of abuse, they were convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

11. January 1994: Nancy Kerrigan
    • Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked with a baton during practice, orchestrated by associates of her rival, Tonya Harding.
12. January 1994: Michael Jackson
    • Michael Jackson settled a child molestation lawsuit out of court, reportedly paying $20 million.
13. June 1994: Anna Nicole Smith
    • Anna Nicole Smith married J. Howard Marshall II, an 89-year-old oil billionaire, sparking much public attention.
14. June 1995: Hugh Grant
    • Actor Hugh Grant was arrested with a prostitute in Hollywood, leading to a public apology on The Tonight Show.
15. July 1995: Princess Stephanie of Monaco
    • Princess Stephanie married her ex-bodyguard, Daniel Ducruet, amidst controversy.
16. August 1996: Dick Morris
    • Political strategist Dick Morris resigned after a scandal involving his relationship with a prostitute was exposed.
17. December 1996: JonBenét Ramsey
    • The murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, received extensive media coverage and remains unsolved.
18. April 1997: Michael Kennedy
    • Michael Kennedy, son of Robert F. Kennedy, faced allegations of an affair with his children’s underage babysitter before his death in a skiing accident.
19. May 1997: Eddie Murphy
    • Eddie Murphy was stopped by police with a transgender prostitute, although he was not charged.
20. August 1997: Princess Diana
    • Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris, along with her companion Dodi Fayed, sparking intense media scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
21. August 1997: Frank Gifford
    • Sportscaster Frank Gifford was caught in a scandal involving a flight attendant, which was documented by secretly taken photographs.
22. September 1997: Marv Albert
    • Sportscaster Marv Albert was convicted of assault and battery related to an incident with a woman he had been involved with.
23. January 1998: Bill Clinton
    • President Bill Clinton faced impeachment proceedings following revelations of his extramarital relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.