61 episodes
Forever Ago Brains On! Universe
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4.5 • 4.7K Ratings
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Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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Hole in One: History of the bagel
Today, bagels are a classic American breakfast food. But less than 100 years ago, most people in the U.S. had never heard of them! Join Joy, co-host Arianna, and special guest Sohla El-Waylly of the Deep Dish podcast to learn how a group of tough, dedicated bakers helped bagels go from nearly unknown to breakfast big shot. Plus, Arianna pays a visit to Asa’s Bakery in Minneapolis and learns how to roll bagels and bialys. And of course, a brand new First Things First!
Featured Experts:
Sohla El-Waylly is a chef, cookbook author and podcast host! Check out her books, recipes and cooking tips on her website.
Asa Diebolt, is a baker and owner of Asa’s Bakery in Minneapolis, MN.This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.PRX - Check out new episodes of PRX's Jamming on the Job wherever you get your podcasts. -
Terrific Toilets: how humans solved the potty problem
It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but these porcelain thrones are nothing short of marvelous. In this episode, Joy and co-host Caleb find out how bathrooms and sewers helped civilizations grow. Plus they take a pit stop in ancient Rome where public restrooms were very public. And they learn about a privy fit for a literal queen. Enjoy and remember to wash your hands when you’re done!This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.PRX - Check out new episodes of PRX's Jamming on the Job wherever you get your podcasts.
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How guide dogs came to lead the way
Dogs have served as human’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve also been trained to do some pretty cool jobs! In today’s episode, Joy and cohost Oliver learn all about the history of guide dogs. These are canine companions that are trained to help guide people who are blind or have vision loss. They’ll also meet 16 year old Ella Shea and her guide dog Pico! Plus, we’ll hear one of your invention mentions, and play a brand new edition of First Things First!Resources:To learn more about guide dog schools, visit https://www.igdf.org.uk/This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios- Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Rock, Paper Scissors
It’s a Forever Ago face-off! Joy has turned the garage at HQ into a boxing arena and has brought in Molly Bloom and Nico Gonzalez Wisler for a rock, paper, scissors showdown! Grab your smarty pass to witness the raw power of rock, paper, scissors!
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Where did the Fortune Cookie come from?
When most of us think of fortune cookies, we think of those little folded cookies that come with Chinese food. But did you know that fortune cookies aren’t from China? So where did they come from? And why do we think of them as Chinese? Join Joy and co-host Harlem as they find answers and trace the cookie’s journey. We’ll also hear from journalist Jennifer 8. Lee who wrote an entire book all about fortune cookies, plus a brand new First Things First!Featured expert: Jennifer 8. Lee is a journalist, film producer, and author. She wrote an entire book about the history of fortune cookies called The Fortune Cookie Chronicles. Lee also produced a documentary about the origins of General Tso’s Chicken. To learn more, check out her website.Resources: To learn more about the internment of Japanese Americans, check out the graphic novel Displacement by Kiku Hughes.This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios- Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.
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Forever Ago is Back May 15!
Hey Forever Ago Friends!! Ready for more Forever Ago FUN?! Well you’re in luck— Forever Ago is back with a brand new season May 15th! Tune in to learn all about how wheelchair basketball was invented, why we eat popcorn at the movies, and what humans did with their doo before modern toilets!
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Hi everyone. I have some unfortunate news. Recently, a lot has been going on with me, and writing podcast reviews is at the bottom of my to do list. As much as this cause is worth fighting for, we’ve just said the same thing over and over, and no one is going to listen. I made a proposal that we should take it up a notch, but no one mentioned anything about that in their reviews afterwards. So I’ve made the decision to quit. This is a tiring job, and I want to spend my summer break doing other things. Besides, we aren’t really even doing anything.
Kellia- Thank you so much for starting this whole things, with a dream in mind, it was a good idea, but we aren’t accomplishing anything really anymore, hence why I’m leaving.
Avacodo- I’m really going to miss you. You have been a light on the hill and helped me, and everyone else, spread the gospel. It pains me to go, but even you had thoughts about leaving, I’m just fulfilling it.
Bee- You have always been so encouraging to me! I loved being able to nicely debate with you about beliefs on LGBTQ and pride. While it pains me to go, never stop being awesome, and I hope you continue the work against forever ago.
Lilah- I will miss you, and loved your bright sense of smiles, and optimism. Keep being awesome!
Well, peace out everyone! I love you, Jesus loves you, and I’m sure we all love each other as the fighters. ✌🏻 Bye!
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