Dave and Cheryl and the 90s

Before we had celebrity gossip and viral videos accessible to us 24 hours a day on the internet, we had Entertainment Tonight. ET, as us kids used to call it, was the place to see behind the scenes of movies and music videos, find out which celebrities were dating each other, fashion critique and movie reviews. It had many competitors over the years, but Entertainment Tonight was the original.

John Grisham was king of the legal thriller at both the bookstore and the multiplex in the 1990s. He transitioned from practicing law to being a celebrity writer who topped the bestseller lists year after year. Several of his books were even adapted into films starring the likes of Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon. A one man industry, he wrote stories of intrigue and suspense, all set in his beloved American South.

The Kennedys are considered by many to be American royalty. While they dominated the 1960s and 70s many of them continued to be noteworthy through the 90s. From Ted’s historic run in the senate to the sudden and unexpected death of JFK Jr, the family maintained its commitment to public service while experiencing family tragedies.

She was everyone's favorite goth teen who became the face (and haircut) of Generation X. After living with her family in a cult, Winona Ryder tom-boyed her way into mainstream Hollywood success.

They weren’t there just to save your soul, televangelists in the 90s also wanted your money. From financial woes to sex scandals, the ones who preached morality, had some very questionable conduct. These tv preachers opened bible colleges and even a theme park while living lavish lives of excess. Some even went to jail!

Dolly Parton was beloved. In our first emergency podcast we discuss how she became iconic both through spectacular talent and drive as well as her enormous heart and generosity. From the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee to the bright lights of Hollywood Dolly was a force of nature; always herself and always unapologetic. Join us in remembering her, her roots, and her legacy of kindness.

We kick off our series exploring the films of the 1990s with a look at the movies that defined 1990, a year caught between the blockbuster mentality of the ’80s and the looming independent film movement that would soon reshape American cinema.

This is where our journey through the films of the 1990s begins.

Matt and Ben, Ben and Matt, there was not a more iconic duo in Hollywood in the 90s. From their shared childhood in Boston to their shared Oscar for screenwriting, the two have been involved in each other's lives and careers for decades. As a bonus, we talk about how Good Will Hunting helped Dave navigate the streets of Boston (and Cambridge, apparently) at a time before Google Maps.

Back when "I'll meet you at the mall" was all the directions anyone needed. We're hopping on the escalator back to the '90s, the glorious high-water mark of the American shopping mall, with a quick detour to Canada for New York Fries poutine. From doorbuster brawls and Glamour Shots makeovers to the grand opening of the Mall of America, it truly was the decade of the Mallrat. I love the smell of commerce in the morning!

Choosing your favorite Baldwin brother is like choosing your favorite ice cream flavor. Whether Alec, William, Stephen or Daniel, there’s a sibling to suit every taste. They look alike, they sound alike, sometimes they even act alike but only one has an Oscar nomination and multiple violent  incidents with paparazzi. And one is the father in law to Justin Bieber.