Best of the 90s – Sat. 2 PM ET
Music has an extraordinary ability to evoke emotions and memories, painting vivid scenes in both our minds and hearts. This week, The Viking Diaries Outloud will take you on a musical rollercoaster ride with a blend of sweet ballads and power anthems from artists like John Lennon, London Grammar, A Great Big World and Family…
The marriage of film and music is an indelible aspect of cinematic storytelling, shaping the emotional landscape of narratives and enhancing viewer engagement. But in my view, a lot of music composed specifically for films can stand on its own as a fantastic listening experience. Which is why the next episode of the Viking Diaries…
90s Plus Radio is now in the App Store! I generally don’t make New Year’s Resolutions … at least not serious ones. And 2025 was not going to be any different. Or so I thought! Sometime between Christmas Day and New Year Year’s Eve, I announced to several friends and family members that my resolution…
I had the good fortune to be raised in a home that was filled with music. My mother Nancy grew up singing with her sisters and she ensured that I grew up singing with mine (and my brother), too. Mom played several instruments, including a 5-string banjo, and spent a few of her college summers…
Like many people around the world, I’m currently in that magical and occasionally unsettling window of time between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve when I’m never quite sure exactly what day it is, what time it is, or whether or not I’m hungry! Here in Sweden, there’s even a special name for it: “Mellandagarna,”…
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, is 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…