Your '90s Are Showing
Do you love the '90s? Your host Elaina explores the glorious decade's films, fads and especially music through the lens of triumphs and setbacks, like being "divorced single parent, now what?" to gain insight, encouragement and personal growth. So let's call it a comeback.
Episodes
19 episodes
19. “Office Space:" The Genius of Mike Judge
What if Mike Judge ruled the world? We explore the 1999 cult classic “Office Space,” its enduring impact on workplace culture, and the creative genius of writer and director, Mike Judge. Maybe you feel like putting on Joanna’s 20 pieces of flai...
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Episode 19
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37:03
18. Alanis, Queen of the ’90s
All Hail Alanis Morisette, Queen of the ’90s. You’ve got “one hand in your pocket” so you’re ready to go! We focus on Alanis’ groundbreaking album Jagged Little Pill, highlighting how Morissette's raw and authentic lyrics, written at j...
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Episode 18
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31:46
17. The Glory of Creed and ’90s Christian Music
Questions, ’90s music fans: What did you know? When did you know it? And why is the answer Scott Stapp, enigmatic lead singer of Creed? The righteous rock band from Tallahassee, Florida, formed in 1994, was prominent in the post grunge movement...
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Episode 17
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22:38
16. ’90s Prom Slow Jam Countdown!
It’s time for ’90s Prom! We’re counting down the top 7 epic ’90s Prom Slow Jams for your listening pleasure – “Your ’90s Are Showing” style! So grab your corsages, get ready to sway back and forth in the sweaty, crepe-paper covered school gym t...
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Episode 16
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34:42
15. Overcoming: TLC Forever
Who doesn’t love TLC? Remember singing to hit songs like “What About your Friends?” “Creep,” “Waterfall,” “Scrubs” and “Unpretty?” Elaina discusses TLC's unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop in the ’90s. The members of TLC faced a rollerco...
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Episode 15
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28:17
14. The Crisis: Sarah McLachlan’s “Fear” and Fumbling Toward Ecstasy
Fellow ’90s fans: Have you ever experienced overwhelming fear? It could have been a physical experience, something spiritual or mental, or even supernatural. Maybe that fear held you hostage. Elaina sure has experienced this. You could even cal...
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Episode 14
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19:09
13. Lost in Translation: The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Scar Tissue”
Was there a time when you felt lost in translation? Join Elaina down the waterslide as she dives into the Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP), the enigmatic frat boy soul poets of 1990s punk grunge priest-rock royalty. She focuses on the song “Scar Ti...
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Episode 13
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19:08
12. Bush: The Elusive Meaning of “Glycerine” and Disneyland Do-Overs
Do you ever listen to a great ’90s song and have no idea what the song is about – but the sound stays with you? Are you moved by the harmonic resonance? Welcome to our Bush episode where Elaina unpacks just that. She shares going to her daughte...
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Episode 12
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26:33
11. The Epic "Singles" Movie and Soundtrack
Have you ever made a mountain out of tic tacs in life? Elaina dives into the quintessential ’90s Gen X romantic comedy, "Singles," set in Seattle during the grunge scene and directed by Cameron Crowe. The amazing soundtrack features Pearl Jam, ...
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Episode 11
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35:41
10. Blink 182’s “The Small Things” and Jeff Buckley’s “The Last Goodbye”
We dive into ’90s nostalgia! What were your favorite ’90s fashion trends? Flannel and Doc Martin’s? Belly shirts? Elaina reminisces about the fads that defined the era, from oversized jumpsuits, coveted labels like Champion, Keds and Lacoste, t...
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Episode 10
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28:50
9. Graduation: "My So-Called Life" and Tonic’s “If You Could Only See”
Remember your high school graduation? We reflect on the excitement and transition you felt during that milestone. Elaina shares her own graduation experience and the festivities that followed. Interwoven with discussions of ’90s music and TV sh...
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Episode 9
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24:59
8. U2: The Unexpected Joys of Achtung Baby!
Have you ever felt out of place? Join your host Elaina as she explores the prolifically talented band U2 in the early ’90s! She can relate to the feeling of not fitting in, whether it's navigating junior high social dynamics in shop class or to...
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Episode 8
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35:46
7. The Age of Innocence: Real Love and All Hail Winona Ryder
Must-watch movie alert, ’90s fans! The 1993 Martin Scorsese film The Age of Innocence, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Daniel Day Lewis and ...
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Episode 7
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19:47
6. My Favorite Mistakes: Sheryl Crow and Shania Twain
What are your favorite mistakes from the '90s? Two powerhouse influential female vocalists of the ’90s, Sheryl Crow and Shania Twain, know all about them. Elaina shares her connection to Sheryl Crow's hit "My Favorite Mistake," recounting its r...
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Episode 6
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27:22
5. It’s Understandable: Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”
“It’s understandable.” Doesn’t the phrase sound amazing? It can make you feel seen and heard. Join the ultimate ’90s nostalgia party as Elaina shares birthday memories, including one involving a singing telegram gorilla. She reflects on the joy...
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Episode 5
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14:03
4. A Plus Banter and Vintage Friendships
What’s better than '90s friendships? This episode explores the unique bonds you formed during the ’90s, reflecting on the laughter, tears, pranks and unforgettable moments shared with besties. Elaina discusses rekindling lost connections in tod...
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Episode 4
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20:05
3. "Why?": The Power of Mixtapes
Remember your mixtapes and CDs in the ’90s? Elaina does a deep dive into the significance of her own mixtape journey. Playfully, she explores her ’90s identities, (like ’90s Librarian). She then focuses on Eurythmics’ songstress Annie Lennox's ...
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Episode 3
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25:03
2. The Knife in the Foxhole: “Found Out About You” – Gin Blossoms’ Jangly Sounds of Betrayal
Elaina takes you on a nostalgic '90s journey. She explores the hidden pain behind the Gin Blossoms' "Found Out About You," her high school tennis pep rally betrayal and the impact of public humiliation. As a divorced single parent, Elaina delve...
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Episode 2
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25:34
1. Alive in the "Superunknown:" Finding Your Purpose
In this debut episode, Elaina explores how a family health crisis and blasting Soundgarden’s “Superunknown” and "Fell on Black Days" illuminated the term searchlight soul in a whole new way. She also delves into how Tori Amos’ “Silent All These...
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Episode 1
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18:28