Forever Ago

Uh oh, Joy has a big problem: too many fun things to do every weekend and not enough time to do them all. In this episode, she and cohost Asa are on a mission to make the weekend longer!But where did the weekend come from? And why is it two days, instead of one or five? Turns out, it all started when factories began opening up in the 1800s. Tag along with Joy and Asa as they learn how workers pushed for more time off – and eventually helped create the two-day weekend! Plus, see if you can crack an all-new First Things First, featuring comic strips, waffles and orange juice concentrate!Kiwico.com - Use promo code forever to get 50% off your first month and free shippingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Joy and Aaliyah in exploring the hidden history of Black cowboys in the Wild West. Learn about Nate Love, a former slave who became a renowned horse trainer, and Bill Pickett, an African American and Cherokee cowboy famous for his unique technique of taming cows. Discover the fascinating story of Bass Reeves, a black cowboy deputy known for his skill in capturing outlaws and bringing justice.

Discover the origins of the Pride flag and the queer community's fight for civil rights. Join the hosts at a Pride celebration, explore clever parade floats and the concept of queer identity, and learn about the challenges faced by queer people in the past. Also, play a fun game of guessing the release order of emojis.

Joy Dolo, host of Forever Ago and debater on Smash Boom Best, will be performing live with actor and comedian Brant Miller in two epic smackdowns. They discuss the Smarty Pass and announce the upcoming live event, inviting the audience to attend and offering discounts for Smarty Pass subscribers.

In this episode, Joy invents a new game with intriguing sounds. The hosts announce the Smarty Pass, an ad-free pass with exclusive bonus episodes and discounts.

Joy and co-host Asa learn about the year without a summer, and how it led to some amazing inventions! 1816 was a very strange year. In many parts of the world warm summer weather never came, and crops froze.  Scientists now know these were the effects of a volcanic eruption, but back then, people had no idea what was happening. Still, this tragedy kicked off a lot of innovation, from new works of art to new ways of growing food. Come learn all about it while Joy and Asa wait out a rainstorm at Camp Chronology. Plus, as always, a new First Things First featuring coolers, canoes and compasses!Kiwico.com - Use promo code forever to get 50% off your first month and free shippingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beep boop ZAP! Did you know that the microwave oven was invented by accident? From space-age luxury item to everyday appliance, microwaves have come a long way in the 76 years they’ve been around. Join Joy and cohost Aaliyah for the history of the gadget that made it possible for us to heat our breakfast burritos or mac and cheese bowls in mere seconds. Plus, your hosts bust some microwave myths and tackle a brand new round of First Things First! *****Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re so excited to be back for season THREE of Forever Ago! Join Joy, Elysse, and some talking playground equipment as they spring through time to explore playgrounds of the past, present and future. You’ll hear how playgrounds started popping up thanks to the industrial revolution. You’ll visit 1960’s London to hang out with the godmother of Adventure Play, and meet a group of students working to transform their inaccessible playground into a recess retreat for everybody! And of course, a new First Things First!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 3 of Forever Ago is coming soon with surprising stories, awesome facts, games, and listener input. The discussion includes sponsorships for 'smarty pass' and 'Forever Go' podcast.

Hey Forever Friends! A quick note: our new season starts on May 17th, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Until then, we’re excited to share this episode of Million Bazillion. It’s a show our pals ask and answer all kinds of questions around money. Check it out and enjoy! In this episode, listeners Henry and Nathanial wanted to know why workers don’t get paid the same. Million Bazillion co-hosts Ryan and Bridget help break down what’s known as the “wage gap” with the help of the Vindicators superhero squad, who are on a mission to make pay more fair. Plus, they brainstorm ways to fix the problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.