Forever Ago
by Brains On Universe
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Joy Dolo debates: Watermelon vs Cotton Candy
Oct 14, 2026
39m 37s
What's the history of chocolate?
Oct 7, 2026
39m 00s
Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza
Oct 5, 2026
9m 07s
More slang words: Aura, OK and glitch
Sep 30, 2026
33m 44s
Wizard of Oz mystery: Who stole the ruby slippers?
Sep 23, 2026
32m 59s
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Audience Interest
- history of everyday items
- educational content for families
Podcast Focus
- exploring fascinating historical topics
- ordinary things with surprising histories
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for seven years
Platform Reach
- distributed by Lemonada Media
- available on multiple platforms
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- 🇺🇸United States · HistoryHOME#5425K to 156K
- 🇨🇦Canada · History#431.5K to 9.2K
- 🇹🇭TH · History#61.3K to 7.8K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · History#231.2K to 7.8K
- 🇮🇳India · History#63993 to 6.2K
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35K to 216K🎙 Daily cadence·117 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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115K to 720K🇺🇸72%🇨🇦4%🇹🇭4%+11 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
46K to 288K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/14/26 | Joy Dolo debates: Watermelon vs Cotton Candy | Today we're sharing an episode of our sister show Smash Boom Best! In today’s debate, we’ve got two sweet treats that are delights to eat. We have Forever Ago host Joy Dolo arguing for watermelon, the colorful fruit that’s hydrating to boot. And Brant Miller is repping cotton candy, magical confection that’s like an edible cloud! Which side will our judge crown the Smash Boom Best? After you listen, head to smashboom.org and vote for whichever side you think won!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 39m 37s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | What's the history of chocolate? | Chocolate. You know it. You love it. You can’t get enough of it. Today, we think of chocolate as a sweet treat, but for most of human history, it was actually a bitter drink. This week Joy and co-host Camila go coo-coo for cocoa history and learn how indigenous people in Mesoamerica were the first to create the chocolate craze. All that and an extra chocolatey First Things First. Break me off a piece of that sweet sweet history!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 39m 00s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza | This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of how pineapple pizza created drama between two nations. To hear the whole, ad-free episode, sign up for Smarty Pass at smartypass.org. | 9m 07s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | More slang words: Aura, OK and glitch | This week Joy and co-host Xenia are back with another slang episode that’s the pig’s elbow (trust us, it’s a good thing). Learn about how “aura” went from meaning a cool breeze, to getting cool points– and how one of our most common slang words started as a typo joke in a newspaper. And don’t forget, a swaggy new First Things First!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 33m 44s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Wizard of Oz mystery: Who stole the ruby slippers? | We’re not done with Wizard of Oz history yet! Today it’s the tale of Dorothy’s famous ruby red slippers. A pair of these famous movie props went missing years back, and it took the FBI and local authorities working together to get them back. Join Joy and co-host Sky as they investigate this case, and play a game of First Things First.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 32m 59s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | What's the history of the Wizard of Oz? | The Wizard of Oz is one of the most influential stories around. What started as a children’s book went on to inspire countless other books, movies and musicals. Join Joy and co-host Sky as they wiggle down the Jell-O brick road and meet a sassy witch who knows the 411 on all things Oz. Together, they’ll learn more about how this iconic story got its start over 100 years ago, plus hear more about Judy Garland and of course, how the Wicked movies came to be. All that and a dazzling new First Things First. There’s no place like Forever Ago!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 30m 33s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | The rise and fall of fancy men | We can learn a lot about what a culture thinks is important through its fashion. These days, most men don't wear makeup to work, or lace collars, or powdered wigs, but that wasn't always the case! Joy and co-host Max go on a journey to the history spa, where they get a 1770s makeover from Frank, the macaroni maven. (What's a macaroni? Not just a noodle!) Listen as they learn about the ancient history of makeup (we're talking Egypt here) and why being a fancy man eventually fell out of style. Plus, there's a new First Things First! Do you think neon clothes, baseball caps, or bellbottom pants came first in history?Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 30m 06s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | How pizza took over the world | Pizza is a food loved around the world. It started as a local dish served by street vendors in Naples, Italy. Not everyone loved it right away. But over time, pizza changed, and the world fell in love. Join Joy and co-host Zsa Zsa as they learn the fascinating history of this fantastic food. Plus we hear your slogans for pizza and play First Things First.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 29m 04s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | How did air travel first take off? | Hundreds of thousands of flights take off each and every day. Airplanes make it possible for us to connect with people around the world and see all different parts of our beautiful planet. But how did we figure out how to get humans up in the air in the first place? This week Joy and Trip learn about the different flying machines that led to the first airplane and how two brothers worked together to take a historic first flight. Plus, how airlines throughout history went from having no windshields, to serving lobster dinner. Plus, a travel-friendly new First Things First!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 30m 06s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | Toy Time! What’s the history behind yo-yos, hula hoops and slime? | For as long as there have been humans, there have been toys! But do you know the history behind some of your favorites? Join Joy and Evette as they tackle the history of three top toys: the yo-yo, the hula-hoop and slime. They’ll answer questions like “where did the name yo-yo come from?” and “Is the hula hoop from Hawaii?” and “What is the green Nickelodeon slime made from?” All that plus a new First Things First featuring three other classic toys. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 30m 35s | ||||||
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| 8/14/26 | Sneak peek: Hoax Hunters explain the Pokemon Shock | This is a sneak peek of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass subscribers. It’s a follow up to the Forever Ago episode about the history of Pokemon. This time, Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters to investigate a phenomenon known as the Pokemon Shock. It was an event where a TV show apparently made thousands of people feel sick. To hear the full episode, sign up for Smarty Pass and support the Brains On Universe. | 6m 59s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | Day in the Life: Ancient Rome | The Ancient Roman empire thrived over 2,000 years ago. You may have heard about gladiators, the Coliseum or leaders like Alexander the Great. But what was everyday life like for most people? Join Joy and co-host Charlie as they take a look back at life in Ancient Rome, from public bathhouses, to ordering take out. They’ll also talk to archaeologist Dr. Robyn Le Blanc about how historians know what life looked like thousands of years ago. Plus, a new First Things First about very ancient leaders. Featured Expert: Dr. Robyn Le Blanc is an archeologist and professor at University of North Carolina Greensboro. She studies Roman archaeology and coinage. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 35m 37s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 | Who invented Pokémon? | Pokémon is a mega-smash hit around the world. There are TV shows, movies, card games, toys, and of course, video games. It all started with a boy who loved collecting bugs and playing video games. Join Joy and co-host Romil as they explore the history behind the series. Learn how it almost flopped, and how one special Pokémon (not Pikachu) helped save the franchise early on. Plus, a Japan-themed First Things First.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 32m 27s | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | Forever Ago Season 9 starts August 5th! | Get ready to start historymaxxing because Forever Ago's latest season is back Wednesday, August 5th! We've got terrific new topics from Pizza, to Wizard of Oz-- even Pokémon. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Can't wait to explore the before with you! Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 2m 43s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | soccer historyWorld Cup+3 | — | Forever Ago | — | soccerfootball+5 | — | 27m 07s | ||
| 5/6/26 | skin care historybeauty treatments+3 | — | Brains On UniverseBrains On Universe Presents...Puberty! | JapanFrance | skin carebeauty treatments+4 | — | 26m 52s | ||
| 4/29/26 | national anthemU.S. history+3 | Billy Coleman | Kinder InstituteThe Star Spangled Banner | United States of America | national anthemThe Star Spangled Banner+3 | — | 30m 38s | ||
| 4/22/26 | slanglanguage+1 | — | Smarty PassSkibidi | New York City | Skibidirizz+3 | — | 32m 00s | ||
| 4/15/26 | Titanichistory+2 | Ross Mumford | TitanicTitanic: the Exhibit+1 | — | unsinkablevoyage+2 | — | 29m 44s | ||
| 4/8/26 | Daylight Savinghistory+3 | — | Smarty Pass | — | clocksdaylight+2 | — | 28m 20s | ||
| 4/1/26 | Candy Landgame design+3 | — | Candy LandSmarty Pass | — | historyeducation+2 | — | 25m 27s | ||
| 3/25/26 | diamondshistory+2 | — | Smarty Pass | — | symbol of loveluxury items+2 | — | 25m 42s | ||
| 3/18/26 | Teddy Bearsstuffed animals+1 | — | the Teddy BearSmarty Pass+3 | U.S. | stuffed animaltoy craze+1 | — | 24m 43s | ||
| 3/11/26 | historygames+1 | History Experts | Smarty PassFirst Things First Spectacular | — | First Things Firsthistory+2 | — | 37m 42s | ||
| 3/4/26 | historykids+2 | — | Smarty PassForever Ago+3 | — | season 8ad-free+1 | — | 1m 18s | ||
| 12/4/25 | independencesupport+2 | — | Smarty PassHUZZAH+6 | — | Smarty PassGalactic Explorers club+3 | — | 1m 09s | ||
| 10/8/25 | new headquarterspodcast updates+1 | — | Smarty PassBrains On Universe+5 | PrincetonNJ | Brains OnSmash Boom Best+3 | — | 8m 15s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Key insights
What the show covers
- exploring fascinating historical topics
- ordinary things with surprising histories
- fun learning experiences
- family-friendly educational content
Audience interests
- history of everyday items
- educational content for families
- critical thinking about history
- engaging stories for kids
Platform reach
- distributed by Lemonada Media
- available on multiple platforms
- targeted at family audiences
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for seven years
- 105 episodes produced
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for Forever Ago
Peaked at #6 in TH, top 10 in 3 of 26 tracked markets, currently #6 in TH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| SG | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| VN | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| South Korea | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| HK | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| TR | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| AE | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| Canada | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| PL | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| United States | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| TW | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| PH | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| CH | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| India | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| Australia | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| MY | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| PT | — | #112 | #112 | — |
| SA | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| AT | — | #135 | #135 | — |
Chart Positions
26 placements across 26 markets.
Chart Positions
26 placements across 26 markets.