In this fifth episode of the 8 Decades Podcast, host Josiah Freeland sits down with his grandfather Steve Freeland to explore the pivotal moments and personal stories of the 1990s. From technological advancements and global changes to personal milestones, this episode offers a unique, intimate perspective on a transformative decade through the eyes of someone who lived through it. Join them as they discuss everything from the fall of the Soviet Union to the rise of the internet, blending historical events with heartfelt family memories.

Discussed in this episode:

0:00 Intro

1:17 Hubble Space Telescope

2:47 Jeffrey Dahmer

3:56 USSR Collapse

6:34 First GMOs

12:27 Amazon.com

14:42 His Kids Getting Married

18:34 First Cloned Animal

20:40 DVDs

22:04 Gas Prices

23:00 Grandchildren

26:12 Y2K

29:55 Earth's Rapid Population Growth

34:06 A New Millennium

35:36 Sneak Peak

Credits:

History fact checked by Jeffrey Copeland

Sound design by Bijoy Ahmed

Video backgrounds by Nathaniel Agueros

Hosted & edited by Josiah Freeland

Sharing stories & perspectives by Steve Freeland

Special thanks to Cale Freeland for encouragement & help along the way.

Disclaimer: Audio excerpt from a historical The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age segment, used under fair use for commentary and educational purposes.