The 90's had the best of everything.  One thing that will never get old is the music.  90's slow jams had it all, romance, sexiness and lyrics that made us melt!  Whether it be Jodeci, Tevin Campbell, 112 or Mariah Carey..the 90's brought the jams.  Come with us as we reminisce about the songs that made us weak back then and still do.

Remember how excited we were when the internet first hit the scene, particularly chat rooms? We'd come home from school, power up our computers, eagerly anticipating the familiar sound of the AOL dial-up modem, ready to log in to instant messenger and engage in conversations with friends, perhaps even venturing into a chat room or two. I personally even met one of my online friends in person who thankfully was who he claimed to be. However, as many have experienced, this isn't always the case. Countless individuals have fallen victim to deception, leading to serious emotional harm, and tragically, some have even lost their lives. The prevalence of such incidents, often involving the dark web, is alarming, so I will be covering a lot of these types of cases on Crime Talk with Stef. Today, we are going to share the heartbreaking story of Jaime Michelle Stice. Jaime was a young expectant mother eagerly anticipating the arrival of her baby boy. Tragically, her life took a devastating turn when she encountered a new "friend" online, whose charming facade ultimately led to Jaime's demise.***Trigger warnings for violence, kidnapping and murder by stabbing. Listener discretion is advised.***References:https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/kidnapping-murder-trial-could-begin-by-late-2012/article_a0feb786-6717-5804-be82-4711b93b328a.html https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/2011/04/16/kentucky-woman-accused-killing-woman/50087558007/https://www.wave3.com/story/17061611/coy-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-pregnant-kentucky-woman/https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/02/kentucky-woman-who-killed-mother-cut-baby-from-womb-pleads-guilty https://www.wdrb.com/news/suspect-pleads-guilty-to-killing-pregnant-woman-removing-baby/article_bf4e0fc5-b3f4-5618-a081-13079be97d49.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108881/Murderous-baby-thieving-womb-ripper-Kathy-Coy-gets-life-prison.htmlhttp://kool.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/Details/282976

This past weekend was the infamous Met Gala.  An art event that takes place every year and showcases the extravagant, elegant, and classic looks requested by the one and only Anna Wintour.  Every year has a special theme. Some go bold and traditional... and some, well they go CRAZY.  Come with us as we dive into this event and learn a little bit about where it comes from and when it started.

Today we chat about women's health... a random convo before pressing the record button, that ended up becoming a whole episode. In your opinion has women's health evolved since the 90's??? One would hope, press play and see what we have to say about it.

On today's "mini-sode" of Crime Talk with Stef, we cover a case so cold-blooded, heartless, and pointless that it will leave you shaking your head in disbelief, especially when you learn that it was over a pair of leggings. Tune in now to hear all about the Lululemon Murder. Trigger warnings for discussions on murder and mention of rape. Listener discretion advised.Episode References: https://www.crimescenecleanup.com/who-was-brittany-norwood/ https://wjla.com/news/crime/who-is-brittany-norwood-details-start-to-trickle-out-about-woman-accused-of-lululemon-homicide-56942 https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murder https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/lululemon-murder-store-employee-suffered-over-300-blows-severed-spinal-cord-in-fatal-attack

Today we speak our thoughts on the new series Quiet on Set.  A docuseries exposing situations that transpired behind the scenes of many of our favorite shows on the beloved Nickelodeon network.  Trigger warning: This is a sensitive topic and we do go over some of the details outlined in the series.   Pedophilia and graphic language are discussed, by all means, if this is a subject matter you would rather refrain from please feel free to skip this episode and tune in next week.

We are making our way to summer, and with that comes music festivals!! Big crowds, art displays, food trucks, alcohol, and most importantly, good music.  This past weekend was the first part of Coachella, and it brought out some groups and artists from the 90s that we thought to mention.  Coachella for us, is the festival that is not exactly high on our list.   We decided to chat about why we are not fans of the popular festival, and a little bit about the history behind it.  In doing so, our nostalgic wheels started turning and transported us back to the 90s when festivals were all the rage... Press play and see which music festivals were our favs, and which ones we wish we had never missed!

Today on Crime Talk with Stef, we pick up where we left off in Part 1 and discuss the horrible tragedy that took place on the morning and afternoon of March 31, 1995, including the 9 hour stand-off between Yolanda and law enforcement, the trial, the rumors, and Selena's long-lasting legacy.**Trigger warnings for cold blooded murder by shooting and discussions of the fatal injuries sustained by Selena. Listener discretion is advised.**References: https://people.com/music/all-about-selena-quintanilla-death/https://decider.com/2024/02/17/selena-and-yolanda-the-secrets-between-them-oxygen-review/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/review97/selenatrial.htmhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/selena-quintanillas-killer-causing-controversy-new-docuseries-rcna138964 https://www.oxygen.com/selena-and-yolanda-the-secrets-between-them/crime-news/who-is-dr-ricardo-martinez-affair https://www.grunge.com/403402/the-tragic-murder-of-selena-quintanilla/ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/oct/13/motel-workers-recall-shooting-of-singer-selena/

Today we chat about a little bit of this and a little bit of that.  We also briefly started the convo regarding the Nickelodeon docuseries..."Quiet on Set".   We didn't get a chance to watch it all, so we are going to do our homework and chat more in-depth next week.  If you have a chance check it out and follow along with us!

Today on Crime Talk with Stef, we discuss a case that I’ve been putting off because of how much the victim means to me, and to everyone who grew up loving her and her music, the one and only, Selena Quintanilla Perez. Selena was a light that this world needed, a down to earth star, who ALWAYS put her fans first and made each person that she met feel special. You don’t see much of that today. One could say that Selena’s trusting and loving soul played a part in her murder, but I don’t think being a good and trusting person is a reason to be an easy target for murder. This is part one of The Murder of Selena Quintanilla Perez.**Trigger warnings for cold blooded murder by shooting. Listener discretion is advised.**References: https://www.biography.com/musicians/selenahttps://www.oxygen.com/selena-and-yolanda-the-secrets-between-them/crime-news/selena-quintanilla-songs-fashion-family-husband-childhood-death https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/selenas-death-yolanda-saldivarhttps://www.distractify.com/p/how-did-yolanda-meet-selena#:~:text=Yolanda%20Sald%C3%ADvar%20Met%20Selena%20Quintanilla,She%20Was%20a%20Fan%20First&text=In%20March%201995%2C%20Yolanda%20Sald%C3%ADvar,Texas%2C%20where%20she%20was%20staying.https://people.com/who-is-chris-perez-selena-quintanilla-husband-8575925https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a34878358/selena-quintanilla-chris-perez-relationship-timeline/ https://www.eonline.com/news/1083993/inside-selena-quintanilla-s-tragically-brief-life-and-enduring-legacy

If you were a 90's teen, chances are you will remember the iconic show, My So-Called Life.  The love story between Jordan Catalano (Jared Leto) and Angela Chase (Claire Danes) was iconic and something all of us dreamt of as a teen.    The show follows Angela while she deals with the randomness of teenage drama, peer pressure, friendships, love, and teen angst.  I think we can all agree that this show captured the mood of what the 90s was known for. Not to mention the drama that unfolded while watching the characters find themselves and unravel the traumas of their youth.  The show was surprisingly only 1 season but I did not disappoint.

Today we continue to catch up and get down to the nitty-gritty with the Diddy 411.  Diddy was a big hit in the 90's so we felt it was only necessary to spill the tea on the story that is blowing up our news feeds.  We also covered some JLO tea and shared our thoughts on the Kate Middleton updates from last week.  Enjoy!

On today's episode of Crime Talk with Stef, we discuss the Christine Paolilla case which revolves around the tragic and gruesome murders of four innocent people, 2 of whom were Christine's best friends, in Clear Lake, Texas in 2003. The victims were found shot to death in a home, with the crime initially appearing to be a home invasion. However, the investigation eventually led to Paolilla and her boyfriend at the time, Christopher Snider, who later committed suicide. Paolilla was arrested in 2006 and stood trial, where she was convicted on four counts of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The case garnered significant media attention due to its shocking nature and the young age of the perpetrators. It raised questions about the motives behind the murders and the psychological state of the individuals involved. As always, listener discretion is strongly advised.Episode References: https://www.grunge.com/1481292/chilling-story-christine-paolilla-teen-murdered-friends/ https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2011/87989.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-did-this-teenage-girl_b_11202162 https://abcnews.go.com/2020/miss-irresistible-high-school-murders/story?id=8612993 https://allthatsinteresting.com/christine-paolilla https://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/murderer-christine-paolilla-chris-snider-396ccab534bf https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/baytown-news/article/Clear-Lake-woman-set-for-trial-in-shocking-2003-1537194.php

Happy Wednesday friends!  There are so many things going on lately in the news and world... we thought we would take an episode and just "Catch up" and chat about it ALL.  Come shoot the shit with us!

Wedding season is upon us and if you have been blessed with being married or even attending a wedding, you know that it's exciting but can be stressful.  It's the event that everyone tells the lucky couple to, "not stress over" and "enjoy the moment".  Sometimes though, the actions of others or even the stress we put on ourselves can make the happiest day of our lives one of the most stressful.   Little things like, the dress code, the guest list, and allowing kids vs. not allowing kids, to name a few, are some of the most agonizing parts of planning your special day.  Today we chat about our experiences, and our thoughts on these things, and give pointers on what we can do to help ease the drama as our friends and loved ones celebrate the most important day of their lives.

Game shows have been around forever!  But game shows from the 90's were epic.  Today we reminisce about the game shows that had us at the edge of our seats screaming for our favorite contestants.  Game shows weren't always just about the game itself, the famous contestants and iconic hosts made their ratings soar!  Press play and watch all the memories come flying back!

Today on Crime Talk with Stef, we discuss the notorious case of Jodi Arias, a name that became synonymous with obsession, deceit, and a brutal crime that shocked the nation. Join us as we explore the background of Jodi Arias, the tumultuous relationship that led to the horrific murder of Travis Alexander, the investigation, those crazy interrogation tapes, and more. Trigger warnings for discussions of a violent death by shooting and stabbing, discussions of alleged physical and sexual abuse, and brief discussions on crime scene photos. Listener discretion is advised.References:Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery (2018 documentary)https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-a-timeline-of-a-sensational-murder-case/https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-murder-of-travis-alexander-and-what-killer-jodi-ariass-life-is-like-behind-bars https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ng/date/2013-01-15/segment/01 https://allthatsinteresting.com/travis-alexander

Do you ever interact with or observe the youth of today and wonder what the heck they just said?  In our opinion, the lingo of the 90s was all that and a bag of chips!!  Holla!!! It was, Da Bomb!  Click play and see what we have to say about this topic and learn some new slang that you can impress the younger crowd with!

Today we talk about family dynamics.  For some, growing up was great and can look back with some of the best memories! As we know though, even situations like that, nothing‘s perfect.  For many and even in the best households, growing up came with challenges and traumas.  These are the things that we will deal with well into our adult hood.  Today, we chat about how family dynamics change and what are some ways to help move past those challenges and not repeat the cycle!

Today we revisit the world of Blossom!! Our favorite, quirky, unique, loving, and hilarious teen that all of us wanted to be and most definitely could relate to.  We all had crushes on her brother Joey and adored the relationship between her older brother Tony and her Sauve musician dad!  Not to mention the amazing friendship between her and Six!  Come with us down memory lane....