8099 With Raina

Remember the Y2K hype? Plus, everyone was talking about the dawn of a new century. All of this made 1999 very interesting--especially New Year's Eve.

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman were teen actors in the 80s who became known as The Two Coreys. They seemed to have it all: money, fame, and the adoration of millions. But behind the scenes, their lives were falling apart. Disclaimer: Sensitive topics of addiction and abuse are discussed in this episode. I share the names of some individuals who have been named by Corey Haim and/or Corey Feldman as t...

MTV changed the music scene forever when it launched in 1981. But that launch was very shaky with very few people watching. So how did MTV go from an unknown channel to an 80's and 90's cultural juggernaut? And why did they stop playing music videos and start showing reality TV shows? Find out in this episode.

The making of the TV show Friends is really interesting. Here, I tell how this show came together and why I think it became so popular in the 90s. Let me know in the comments which Friends character is your favorite!

When the first Matrix movie first came out in 1999, everyone was talking about it. Y2K was on the horizon so a film about the machines taking over was perfect timing. But there were also stunts and camera work that Americans had never seen before, a ton of Easter eggs you just had to see for yourself, and non-stop action that kept you on the edge of your seat. In this episode, I break down how thi...