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 <a href="https://nyogames.com/nyo-games/">here</a>– including a livestream of the games running April 24-26, 2025!

OOO, AHHHH! The history of fireworks

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.