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How Riverdance Took Over the World in the 90s

Riverdance wasn’t just a show — it was a global cultural phenomenon. In this Y2 Heyday episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we rewind to the mid-90s to unpack how an Irish dance interval act from Eurovision somehow became a multi-billion-dollar empire that ruled VHS shelves, theatres, and grandparents’ living rooms worldwide. From Michael Flatley’s satin shirts and terrifying foot speed, to sold-out global tours, Grammy wins, and the bizarre fact that one of us had never heard of Riverdance at all — this episode is pure nostalgia chaos. We talk: Why Riverdance exploded in the 90s How it went from Eurovision filler to global obsession The drama behind Michael Flatley’s exit Lord of the Dance vs Riverdance And why this feels like the most “nan-coded” pop culture moment of all time Welcome to Y2 Heyday — where we revisit the moments that raised us… whether we remember them or not. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Did your nan own the VHS? Or is this your first time hearing about Riverdance? 00:00 – Welcome to Y2 Heyday 01:05 – “You’ve Never Heard of Riverdance?!” 03:10 – The 90s Nostalgia Trap 04:30 – Riverdance’s Eurovision Origin 06:15 – Why This Performance Changed Everything 08:00 – Enter Michael Flatley 10:20 – Why Everyone’s Nan Was Obsessed 12:30 – From One-Off Act to Global Tour 15:05 – The Money (It’s Insane) 17:45 – Michael Flatley Leaves & Lord of the Dance 21:10 – The Myths, Records & Chaos 24:30 – Is Tap Dance Actually Annoying? 27:00 – Does Riverdance Belong in Y2 Heyday? 30:00 – Final Thoughts & Nostalgia Verdict #Y2Heyday #Riverdance #90sNostalgia #WilkoAndCourts #90sCulture #PopCulturePodcast #MichaelFlatley #NostalgiaPodcast #VHSKids #EurovisionHistory