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Why did it take so long for the U.S. to pick its national anthem?
Apr 29, 2026
30m 38s
From Skibidi to Slay: The stories behind slang
Apr 22, 2026
32m 00s
The Titanic was called unsinkable, so why did it sink?
Apr 15, 2026
29m 44s
Daylight Saving: The surprising story behind why we change our clocks
Apr 8, 2026
28m 20s
From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land
Apr 1, 2026
25m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/29/26 | Why did it take so long for the U.S. to pick its national anthem?✨ | 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 | From Skibidi to Slay: The stories behind slang✨ | slanglanguage+1 | — | Smarty PassSkibidi | New York City | Skibidirizz+3 | — | 32m 00s | |
| 4/15/26 | The Titanic was called unsinkable, so why did it sink?✨ | Titanichistory+2 | Ross Mumford | TitanicTitanic: the Exhibit+1 | — | unsinkablevoyage+2 | — | 29m 44s | |
| 4/8/26 |  Daylight Saving: The surprising story behind why we change our clocks✨ | Daylight Savinghistory+3 | — | Smarty Pass | — | clocksdaylight+2 | — | 28m 20s | |
| 4/1/26 |  From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land✨ | Candy Landgame design+3 | — | Candy LandSmarty Pass | — | historyeducation+2 | — | 25m 27s | |
| 3/25/26 |  How diamonds became the symbol of love✨ | diamondshistory+2 | — | Smarty Pass | — | symbol of loveluxury items+2 | — | 25m 42s | |
| 3/18/26 |  Why are they called Teddy Bears?✨ | Teddy Bearsstuffed animals+1 | — | the Teddy BearSmarty Pass+3 | U.S. | stuffed animaltoy craze+1 | — | 24m 43s | |
| 3/11/26 |  First Things First Spectacular✨ | historygames+1 | History Experts | Smarty PassFirst Things First Spectacular | — | First Things Firsthistory+2 | — | 37m 42s | |
| 3/4/26 |  Forever Ago Season 8 is coming!!!✨ | historykids+2 | — | Smarty PassForever Ago+3 | — | season 8ad-free+1 | — | 1m 18s | |
| 12/4/25 |  Forever Ago is coming back and we want your help✨ | independencesupport+2 | — | Smarty PassHUZZAH+6 | — | Smarty PassGalactic Explorers club+3 | — | 1m 09s | |
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| 10/8/25 |  We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters✨ | new headquarterspodcast updates+1 | — | Smarty PassBrains On Universe+5 | PrincetonNJ | Brains OnSmash Boom Best+3 | — | 8m 15s | |
| 6/11/25 |  A big update about Forever Ago and the Brains On Universe | We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait until it's ready for you to visit. In the meantime, we still have some live shows planned this fall. Brains On Live will be in Dallas, TX on September 13. And Smash Boom Best will bring the debate heat to Princeton, NJ on October 26. Head over to brainson.org/events to get tickets. We can't wait to high five you all in person! And, if you want to be the first to hear about our shiny, new home, sign up for our newsletter. There will be six more bathrooms, 10 more water slides and, we're finally going to fix the doorbell! Also, if you have any questions or want to reach out to us, you can still head to brainson.org/contact to get in touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 3m 41s | ||||||
| 6/10/25 |  Where did school uniforms come from? | Our world is filled with uniforms. From mail carriers, to sports teams to students! This week, Joy, cohost Hannah and Articles of Interest’s Avery Trufelman trace the history of school uniforms, from their start 800 years ago in England, to their popularization in America by immigrants. We’ll also dive into the pros and cons of uniforms and hear from listeners about their thoughts. Plus, a fashionable First Things First!Avery Trufelman hosts Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 10s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 |  Josephine Baker: Diva and WWII spy! | Joy and co-host Obasi are so obsessed with historical spycraft that they become top secret spies! Their mission, should they choose to accept it: investigate the life of superstar Josephine Baker.Josephine danced and sang on the biggest stages of Europe in 1920s and 30s — and fell in love with France. In fact, she loved the people of France so much that she was willing to risk her life as a spy during World War II. Her story has everything: coded messages written in invisible ink, dangerous missions and even a pet cheetah! All that, plus a new First Things First! Featured experts: Hanna Diamond is a historian and author of Josephine Baker’s Secret War. This episode was sponsored by:Disney - Experience Disney's Elio, only in theaters June 20. Rated PG, parental guidance suggested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 26s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 |  Play ball! The first team sport | Today, sports are popular all over the world! But have you ever wondered what the first team sport was? This week, Joy and cohost Xenia learn all about the Mesoamerican Ball Game, which is more than 3,000 years old! And they meet someone who is still playing today! Plus, a game of first things first that you won’t ball-lieve!This episode was sponsored by:Disney - Experience Disney's Elio, only in theaters June 20. Rated PG, parental guidance suggested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 30m 54s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  Smarty Pass Bonus: First Things For Shizzle | Joy is a real cool customer. How cool? Well, let’s just say she regularly sleeps in feline PJs, aka the cat’s pajamas. Cat’s pajamas are slang for something being really cool. To prove how much slang she knows, Joy plays a game of First Things First featuring some of her favorite slang terms. Only the coolest kids can win the game, daddy-o. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 2m 32s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 |  How did the Girl Scouts get started? | Joy is so excited to be going on her first big camping trip, but she needs help – STAT! How do you put up a tent, anyway? And how do you make perfect, ooey gooey s’mores?! Luckily, her Girl Scout buddy and cohost Flora is here to help!Join Joy and Flora on their camping trip, while they explore the history of the Girl Scouts! This super popular group teaches girls all kinds of skills, from managing money to how to be a good friend. Over a million girls across the U.S. are members – but how did the group get started anyway? (Spoiler: it all began with one courageous woman who had a big idea!) Plus, the story of another courageous woman who fought to ensure Black girls could join the Girl Scouts, too! And as always, a tasty new First Things First for you to sink your teeth into!This episode was sponsored by:Disney - Experience Disney's Elio, only in theaters June 20. Rated PG, parental guidance suggested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 33m 57s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  Where does maple syrup come from? | Today’s episode is all about the best breakfast topping, the sap that slaps…maple syrup! If you’ve ever had maple syrup on your pancakes or waffles, you have the Native people of what’s now called North America to thank for that. Native people have been making maple syrup for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Tag along with Joy and cohost Marvin as they explain how syrup is made. Minnesota Public Radio reporter Chandra Colvin also drops by to share how Native communities continue this centuries-old syrup tradition. Plus, you won't want to miss a new First Things First, so stick around! Featured Experts:Chandra Colvin is a reporter for Native News at Minnesota Public Radio. She’s also a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. You can find more of her work here. Forest Hunt is a plant scientist with the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute. They are a direct descendant of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota. Shirley Boyd and Bette Sam are elders in the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 28m 03s | ||||||
| 5/7/25 |  Forever Ago is on Spring Break this week! Enjoy this saucy showdown from our friends at Smash Boom Best! | Forever Ago is on Spring Break this week! We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode all about the magic of maple syrup. In the meantime, enjoy this saucy showdown from our friends at Smash Boom Best!Today’s debate is a captivating clash of two condiments. It’s Ketchup vs. Ranch! We’ve got comedian and writer Devohn Bland here to defend team Ranch and voice actor Merk Nguyen ready to fight for Ketchup! Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Vote below for the team YOU think won! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 03s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 |  OOO, AHHHH! The history of fireworks | Fireworks dazzle us on special holidays, at flashy concerts and during some big public events (National Mr. Potatohead Day anyone?). But did you know people have been using fireworks to celebrate for centuries? This week Joy and cohost Elliott learn about how firecrackers started with exploding bamboo in ancient China and how a couple of monks accidentally invented gunpowder. All this, plus an explosive new round of First Things First. Featured Experts: Dr. Haiwang Yuan is a writer, translator, and retired professor of Western Kentucky University who specializes in Chinese history, culture and language. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 28m 20s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 |  How teens invented the Native Youth Olympics | Forever ago is back with a brand new episode all about the Native Youth Olympics! Join Joy and cohost Ali to learn all about how a group of students in Alaska started a sporting event that today has hundreds of participants! Plus, a brand new game of First Things First!Featured Experts:Nicole Johnson is the Head Official at the Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage, Alaska. She is also an instructor and former athlete of the games.Resources:Want to learn more about the Native Youth Olympics?You can find links to info on the 2025 Native Youth Olympics on their website here– including a livestream of the games running April 24-26, 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 31m 32s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 |  The birth of Bollywood movies | Millions of people around the world love to watch the magical, musical, dance-filled films from India. The industry is nicknamed Bollywood. And its roots go back over 100 years, to a silent, black and white movie made by a man named Dadasaheb Phalke. Join Joy and co-host Senna as they explore the life of this pioneering filmmaker, while excavating an ancient video rental store. Plus a binge-worthy First Things First! This episode is brought to you by Greenlight! Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 29m 57s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 |  The history and mystery of mayonnaise | Host Joy Dolo loves the listeners of Forever Ago – but does she love them enough to do an episode about her nemesis MAYONNAISE??? Yes, yes she does. Joy faces down her least favorite food to learn about the origins of this very popular condiment, and co-host Maya calls in Splendid Table’s Francis Lam to help Joy open her mind to mayo. Plus, a gloopy game of First Things First! This episode is brought to you by Greenlight! Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 32m 35s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  No Fooling! Forever Ago is back April 9th! | Hey Forever Ago friends! Happy April Fools Day! We’re so excited to be back in your ears with brand new episodes next week, on April 9th! No fooling, we promise!! But we are celebrating by re-releasing our episode all about the history of April Fools Day. Happy Pranking! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 28m 09s | ||||||
| 12/18/24 |  Songs of the Humpback Whale: How one record helped save the whales | We have a real whale of a story for you this week! It’s a FIN-tastic classic. Joy and cohost Mina meet up with Hugh the humpback whale to hear the story of Marie Fish, a real-life biologist who used underwater microphones to show the world that life under the sea is full of sounds. Then, they’ll hear how scientist Roger Payne changed the course of history for whales by releasing a record of their songs. Don’t forget a splashy new First Things First!A huge thank you to Science Friday’s podcast “Undiscovered” for sharing a recording of their interview with Roger Payne. This episode also includes recordings from Whale.org, Ocean Alliance and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Library.Want to learn more about how and why whales make songs and clicks?Check out Brains On episode about whale communication here. This episode was sponsored by:Wondery - Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast and unlock weekly Christmas mystery bonus content and listen to every episode ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 29m 43s | ||||||
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12 placements across 12 markets.
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12 placements across 12 markets.