Gladiators were professional fighters who lived thousands of years ago in ancient Rome. But they weren't just fighters, they were... more

Tune in for a super special election day episode from our friends at The Ten News!🗳️ It’s Election Day and Pamela... more

Happy April Fool’s Day! Just kidding, we know it’s October. But that doesn’t stop Joy from celebrating April Fool’s Day... more

Usually, bonus episodes like this are exclusively for Smarty Pass subscribers but this month we’re sharing them with all our... more

2024 is an election year, where Americans will vote for a new president. Join Joy and co-host to Em as... more

Joy’s ready for some Halloweeny fun, but her jack-o’-lantern pal Lionel wants to skip the whole thing. He doesn’t understand... more

Joy has a top secret message to deliver. There’s just one problem– she’s locked outside without her computer or phone!... more

Hi friends! We’ve been busy at Forever Ago headquarters. Joy’s organizing her chaos closet, we’re making a bunch of new... more

Joy and Anna are amped to go on a fun road trip! And with a garage full of transportation options... more

We’re back with part two of our string-tastic story of the banjo! In the last episode, musician Rhiannon Giddens helped... more

This summer it’s the 2024 Olympic games! In honor of this sporty season, Forever Ago host Joy Dolo quizzes producers... more

Today’s episode has a lot of pluck! It’s all about the banjo. For over 100 years, the banjo has been... more

Uh oh! Joy picked up a free plant from a Buy Nothing group that can speak sign language and perform... more

The cat's out of the bag!  We’re back with a brand new episode, and we didn’t cut any corners!  This... more

Less than a hundred years ago, wheelchairs were big clunky wooden chairs that couldn’t even fit through most doorways.  But... more

Joy is building a movie theater in the basement of Brains On! Headquarters. She’s got the popcorn, air conditioning, and... more

This week, we’ve got a very special episode from our besties at Smash Boom Best!This debate is a tasty tussle... more

Popcorn is a buttery, tasty treat. You can find it everywhere, from circuses to sports games. But it’s probably best... more

Today, bagels are a classic American breakfast food. But less than 100 years ago, most people in the U.S. had... more

It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but these porcelain thrones are nothing short of marvelous. In this episode, Joy... more

Dogs have served as human’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve also been trained to do some pretty cool... more

It’s a Forever Ago face-off! Joy has turned the garage at HQ into a boxing arena and has brought in... more

When most of us think of fortune cookies, we think of those little folded cookies that come with Chinese food.... more

Hey Forever Ago Friends!! Ready for more Forever Ago FUN?! Well you’re in luck— Forever Ago is back with... more

Forever Ago host Joy Dolo has a brand-new game she’s calling Instrumental Enigma. It sounds like a lot of fun! Emphasis... more

Do you know what Blibber-Blubber was? How about Wiff-Waff? If only there were an incredible game hosted by Joy Dolo... more

It’s a time-honored Valentine’s Day tradition to hand out conversation hearts - those candies with phrases like “be mine” and... more

Forever Ago won’t be back for a few months, but never fear! You can catch up on tons of Forever... more

Joy hosts the timeless classic Snow Zone Bowl– the game where you guess the rules to odd Winter Olympic sports... more

Who doesn’t love gum? It’s fun, sticky, and sweet! But did you know people have been chewing on stuff for... more

Synthesizers are revolutionary instruments. These electronic devices use knobs, buttons and sliders to make different sounds — and you can hear... more

Libraries are popular with everyone, but they're especially beloved by kids and their families. They’re places where you can listen... more

Climate change can feel like an overwhelming problem, so it’s important to shine a light on environmental success stories. One... more

Babies who are born too early often get extra care in the hospital at the NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care... more

Today, athletes like Simone Biles and  Katie Ledecky are Olympic rockstars. But did you know that when the Olympics started,... more

In this episode, we examine the real history behind one of the most celebrated holidays: Thanksgiving. It’s a pretty big... more

Superman isn’t just any old superhero -- he was the very first costumed superhero! He paved the way for Spiderman,... more

Are you ready to explore the before?  Forever Ago is a history podcast for the whole family, and it's coming... more

Do you know the birthday song? We bet you do! People all over the world sing a version of “Happy... more

Electric cars may seem like the latest technology, but they were actually first invented in the late 1880s! So what... more

Uh oh, Joy has a big problem: too many fun things to do every weekend and not enough time to... more

Head down to the ranch with Joy and co-host Aaliyah as they share the stories of three incredible Black cowboys.... more

This week, Joy and co-host Lilike are at a Pride celebration! These celebrations have taken place since 1969, but the rainbow flag is... more

You know Joy Dolo as your favorite ever host of Forever Ago, but she's also a debater on our sister... more

Hey, Smarty Pal, want more Forever Ago? Check out this sneak peek of Joy playing a brand new game she... more

Joy and co-host Asa learn about the year without a summer, and how it led to some amazing inventions! 1816... more

Beep boop ZAP! Did you know that the microwave oven was invented by accident? From space-age luxury item to everyday... more

We’re so excited to be back for season THREE of Forever Ago! Join Joy, Elysse, and some talking playground equipment... more

Season 3 of Forever Ago is starting soon! Forever Ago is a history podcast for the whole family, where we... more

Hey Forever Friends! A quick note: our new season starts on May 17th, and we can’t wait to share it... more

Hi! It’s Joy Dolo here. Forever Ago will be back in your feed with new episodes in May! But to... more

Tag along with Joy, Amira and a magical bobblehead with the gift of gab on a road-trip while they explore... more

Get ready for an out-of-this-world episode! Joy and co-host Elsa are trapped in a black hole with a baby elephant... more

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but how did it get that way? Join Joy and co-host... more

There’s stuff from ancient Egypt in museums all over the world, from jewelry and statues to mummified bodies. But it... more

Become a Smarty Pass subscriber today to access bonus episodes and ad-free episodes of Brains On!, Smash Boom Best, Moment... more

Grab your hedge clippers and don’t forget to feed your plastic flamingos! Joy and cohost Max are exploring the surprising... more

Get ready to shred! Joy and cohost Buddy are building the most epic guitarchestra (aka guitar orchestra) in this week’s... more

Looking for a story full of spies, sabotage, and feuding scientists? Get ready to dig into today’s episode all about... more

We’re back with a hot new episode on staying cool! We’re talking about the history of air conditioning, our favorite... more

Hey there Forever Friends! We’re coming back with new weekly episodes, starting next week. Until then, check out this cash-riffic... more

Ahoy, matey! When you think of a pirate, you’re probably thinking of a white man with a beard and an... more

Whenever you go to a big pool or a public beach, you’ll always see lifeguards around: a person whose job... more

Everybody loves a nice dip in the pool when it’s hot outside… but if you never learned to swim, that... more

Scrub-a-dub-dub, it’s time for the tub! Or is it? You probably wash up with soap plenty of times throughout the... more

You might think macaroni and cheese is just a quick and easy meal, or a special dish that comes to... more

We can learn a lot about what a culture thinks is important through its fashion. These days, most men don’t... more

The Rubik’s Cube is a twisty toy that has 43 quintillion possible configurations — and it can also teach us... more

Forever Ago kicks off the new season with everybody’s summer favorite: ice cream! In this episode Joy and co-host Maeve... more

Forever Ago fans! The moment is finally here! Host Joy Dolo and team are back with new episodes June 1!... more

The oldest known pair of shoes didn’t look like much, but foot fashion has come a long ways since prehistoric... more

Umbrellas have been shielding us from the elements for thousands of years, but they haven’t always been in style. Time-traveling... more

From simple smiley faces to sparkly unicorns, we have a lot of emoji options. But it wasn’t always this way.... more

Long before clocks, humans found creative ways to track time. From falling sand to burning incense, we tried it all.... more

It’s a simple recipe: bread, filling, bread. But sandwiches had to get their scrumptious start somewhere. Joy Dolo and co-host... more

The first skateboards didn’t come from a store. Kids had to make them from scratch! And they made for a... more

Did you know that the ancestor of our smartphone cameras was just a box with a tiny hole in it?... more

Video games are a lot older than you probably realize, but it took a long time for them to catch... more

Forever Ago is a history show for the whole family. Every episode explores the origin of one thing – like... more