Wish It Was The 90s

We're back with another Name the 90s Quiz! Unfortunately, our fearless quizmaster Simon was unavailable, so Sean found the the Growing Up in the '90s Quiz from the How Stuff Works website. Suffice it to say, things start well and really fall off the wagon. We welcome back Marty T, who has a reputation for quiz and trivia excellence, while Sean and Sam receive participation certificates. If you wan...

"How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways." Sam, Pat and Sean join forces to discuss one of the 90s great high school rom coms. No doubt you could find other podcasts dissecting the Shakespearean comparisons to Taming of the Shrew, well we don't bother. But Sam definitely has a "major jones" for Kat Stratford... Our sponsor for this episode is Accountants Plus: Any contractors or business owner...

The two man weave of Sam and Simon hit another episode of This Week On. May 5th, 1995 the 3rd episode of the 1st season of Father Ted aired. Sam reveals his ignorance around Catholicism on multiple occasions, and Simon compares Father Jack to his children. Everyone kicked a goal! The Passion of St Tibulus

We are back with another WIWT90s Awards Show (by relative popular demand). Join Sam, Simon, Pat and Sean as we hand out our hypothetical gongs for the year of 1997. As with last time, feel free to come in hot on our selections, but remember that everything is subjective and we are right and you are wrong... Categories include: Music Film TV Sport Gaming History Honourable Mentions Overall Champion...

Adam Sandler's biggest fan, Pat, had us watch four movies produced and starred in by the man himself. Sean has moral issues with Waterboy (03.45), Sam is impressed by Rob Schneider on Big Daddy (17.00), Simon loves him some Shooter McGavin on Happy Gilmore (25.05), and Pat rigged it so he could watch Billy Madison (32.05) again. Come for Pat's amazing accents, stay for Tracy Trivia and My Wife Sug...

Take this lump of sugar baby you know you want it! Pat, Sam, Sean and Simon join forces to talk about the 5th episode of the 2nd season of Father Ted, A Song for Europe. We talk half hearted and full hearted Catholicism, Dermot Morgan's singing voice and Dougal's record collection. We hope you like this episode better than Mrs Doyle likes Father Ted's voice! Link to the episode below. A Song for E...

In 1990 Warren Beatty directed and starred in the now cult classic Dick Tracy. If you are tuning in but haven't seen the movie, do yourself a favour and watch it first, then listen to this excellent episode. Sean and Pat relive their youths (again) and Sam is genuinely perplexed by the movie and it's existence. We discuss the myriad of performances, including incredible efforts from Al Pacino, Mad...

Simpson super fans Matthew 'Deazy' Donovan and Ben Bryan join Sam to discuss Episode 17 of Season 4, Exit to Springfield. The two guests shower us with Simpsons knowledge and 'best bits', and all agree on a unanimous MVP. Smashing atoms and dental plans are what we do best at WIWT90s #dentalplan #lisaneedsbraces

Stop what you're doing! Watch the links below and listen to Pat, Sam and Simon introduce the newest segment, Cringe Factor, this week on WIWT90s. We recap these outstanding YouTube beauties with a look into the best bits, the comment section and what questions it raised for us. Unintentional comedy at it's finest, this dive into Mikey B's will send you off the deep end.  Michael Barrymore - See Yo...

WE DID IT! It took us a year, but we did it, we watched every single episode of #XMenTAS. Come join Sean, Sam and Pat for our final (or is it?) episode as we cover off the final five episodes and reflect on the journey. From Sean and Pat's nostalgic memories to Sam's fresh point of view on not just the show, but the #XMen in general. Jubilee's Fairytale Theatre Old Soldiers Hidden Agendas Descent...

Tell 'em they're dreamin'! Join Pat, Simon, Sam and Ben on a ride to Bonnie Doon to the Australian cult classic, the Castle. The guys debate whether The Castle is universally funny, giggle through their favourite bits, Sam wins the character draft and Pat amazes with his 2023 recasting. Throw in Best of: Sal's kitchen creations and What does Steve want for it? and you've got yourself a podcast whe...

FIVE TEENAGERS WITH ATTITUDE.. Sean, Simon, Pat and Marty dive into the five-part introduction of the beloved #GreenRanger Tommy Oliver (played by the late David Frank Green). We marvel at the production being split between the US and Japan - the incredible acting performances of #Rita and her #putties plus everything else #zords #dinozords #dragonzord #Goldar #Bulk #Skull #itsmorphintime Season 1...

Kicking off our return for the new year with our first ever Awards Show. Join Sam, Simon, Pat and Sean as we dish out the highly coveted Wish it was the 90s Awards for 1991. Feel free to sledge our selections, but know that everything is subjective and we are right and you are wrong... Categories include: Music Film TV Sport Gaming History Honourable Mentions Overall Champion of 1991 FYI: Each Awa...

KEVIN! The boys get into the Christmas spirit and dive into the 1990 classic, #HomeAlone. Pat and Sam have divergent opinions on Christmas, but all three loved a trip down memory lane. The lads discuss John Candy's greatness, Officer Balzak and the Wet Bandits... overrated?

It's our penultimate episode of our #XMenTAS watch through and like the people of Earth being assimilated by the #Phalanx we too are feeling like we can't escape. These episodes feature a great team up between #Beast #Forge #MrSinister #Magneto and the annoying Technarch #Warlock. Then Storm completely breaks character to marry some space douche. Then we have the return of #Apocalypse and #FabianC...

Welcome patrons of Maison Derrière to another episode of 'This Week On' with episode 5 of Season 8 of The Simpsons, Bart After Dark. We discuss the most interesting patron of the burlesque house, as well as delving into Homer's proclivity for wearing grocery bags. Differing opinions on the episode lead to fierce debate in our first ever two-man podcast.

TEST YOUR MIGHT! We finally follow through with our MK promise.. Sean (MK long time reveller), Marty (part-time reveller) and Sam (first time reveller) discuss Paul W. S. Anderson's #MortalKombat released in 1995. The special effects take a bit of hit, questions are asked of #Raiden, all-round praise for #ShangTsung and debate over whether #JohnnyCage is the best character or the worst. Oh and we...

Topps, Upper Deck or Skybox? Simon, Pat and guest Lucas Goodwin tuck into some 90s culture and discuss collecting basketball cards as children (and adults). Did you collect one player? Who were the duds? Stick around for some outrageously specific content on Mark 1 and Card Crazy, as well as Lucas divulging an amazing nugget near the end of the pod.

Pokémon took the 90s by storm and Sam, Sean and superfan Ben "Simpy" Simpson are here to discuss everything Generation 1. Ben regales us about the differences between Red, Blue and Yellow, Sam has a controversial favourite starting Pokémon and Sean can barely remember any Pokémon. Overrated, underrated and go-to Pokémon, they're all here!

October 7th, 1993 marks the day that Cape Feare was released to rave reviews. Robert Underdunk Terwilliger is back to terrorise Bart and the Wish It Was The 90s guys are here to break it down. Marty T makes a podcast comeback, and Matthew 'Deazy' Donovan makes his long awaited debut as we discuss everything from the gambling habits of the Springfield Police Force to Ned Scissorhands and his wander...

On episode 12 of our #XMenTAS watch through we discuss the diminishing returns on the storytelling. Get stuck in a Bebo blackhole and decide the #Morlocks are infinitely more interesting from an adults perspective. We consider the fact that if this is Jubilee's first X-Men Christmas then it's been an outrageous year for our characters since episode 1. Finally we see the return of many favourite ch...

On the latest episode of 'This Week On' Simon, Sean and Pat dive into our first (highly demanded) Seinfeld episode. The Pitch / The Ticket debuted as a double episode on September 16 1992. We discuss our memories of Seinfeld growing up and how it became such a go-to for Millennials. The episodes cover Jerry and George's 'pitch' to NBC for a show about nothing (mimicking Larry David's real life jou...

On September 4th, 1994, Bart of Darkness was the first episode that was released in Season 6 of The Simpsons. Sean, Simon and newcomer to the Wish It Was The 90s, Marty T regail us with some outstanding quotes and 'bits'. Some controversial opinions on the Best Supporting Actor, and we thank Bart's wellwishers and Mrs Cumberdale for the sandwiches. 

Sam and Simon are joined by Counting Crows superfan Shane to discuss their favourite album from the 90s, August and Everything After. They begin with a trip down memory lane to the CD Store at Queensgate, and talk concept albums. Will someone finally beat Sam in the song draft? Which is the worst song on the album and why is it Ghost Train? Tune in to find out. 

Pat, Sean and Sam delve into the first episode of Season 10 of The Simpsons, Lard of the Dance. Is Milly or Skinner the MVP of the episode? Is Lisa Kudrow the first Friend to appear on the show? Are the school trophies at the cleaners or did they burn down in the trophy fire? Hang around to find out longer than Bart spends on his first week back at school.