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Join Honors History graduate Megan Tobias as she delves into moments of art, love, war, genocide, and much more in about 30 minutes! (or less)... more
FAQs about Fast Past:How many episodes does Fast Past have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
April 30, 2020Ep. 33 Pearl HarborThe day that will live on in infamy is a horrible thing. But did it really go down the way the history books say or are we missing pieces. Join us as Megan uncovers some omitted facts and statements of what had actually happened leading up to and on that day. Also we get a little political... a lot political. TLDR: Hyper-nationalism is bad....more30minPlay
April 23, 2020Ep. 32 The Second Red ScareOnce again we get introspective and look at more dumb stuff our nation has done and allowed ourselves to happen and get away with... Well I wouldn't say get away with entirely because this man was brought to justice after ruining many lives and trying to tear the nation apart in his greed, ambition, and lust for power. Join us and Special Guest Trevor ans we discuss not the first, but the Second Red Scare....more25minPlay
April 16, 2020Ep. 31 Prohibition in AmericaToday we talk about how stupid people are and how dumb they can get when they both have and don't have alcohol. Join us for this wild tale of stupidity, religion, alcohol dependency, withdrawal, criminality and also the origins of the temperance movement that led to the 18th amendment....more26minPlay
April 09, 2020Ep. 30 Japanese Internment CampsToday's episode is going to be rough one. This is a necessary episode digging up one of the darker secrets in recent American history. This is something that must be discussed and cannot be forgiven. During WWII the US government gathered and isolated the Japanese citizens of the country into internment camps under horrific conditions. So if you are looking for a lighthearted episode this is not one of them....more32minPlay
April 02, 2020Ep 29. ENRONSpecial guest, business major, and Megan's older brother Alex joins us to tell us about the egregious actions made by the company known as ENRON. This is a long and technical episode but by god this is an important piece of American history. Simply because we should use ENRON as an example of what not to do. So buckle up, this is a wild ride....more46minPlay
March 26, 2020Ep. 28 The Night of TerrorFighting for what you believe in will bring its critics and opposition, these powerful women stood up for their rights and facing immense hardships, alienation, threats of physical violence and blatant attacks on them by others and negligence by the police. Not only police refusing to protecting them from assault but abusing them in the prison system... after arresting them and holding them for literally no reason. There is a lot to digest here, but a lot to learn....more28minPlay
March 19, 2020Ep. 27 Typhoid Mary MallonWith the Corona virus currently afflicting the world we decided to talk about a woman who's careless actions killed 3 known people and infected at least 50 others. Her actions first unknowing and then knowingly hurt a lot of people. Don't be like Mary. Wash your hands. Practice good hygiene....more21minPlay
March 12, 2020Ep. 26 Julie D'AubignyMegan is back again and she comes to teach us about the French woman, Julie D'Aubigny. Apparently this wild woman was too strong to be held down by societal norms. She got into fights, sang, dueled, had affairs, and burned down a convent... You know, normal things. Join us and listen to the life of Julie D'Aubigny....more18minPlay
March 05, 2020Ep. 25 Cleopatra, The Last Queen of EgyptUsed as propaganda and objectified by the Romans for being a charming woman, queen Cleopatra flexes her brains and charm in order to lead a nation. Though unpopular at the start she later was viewed as a goddess. Join Jason and Trevor in this discussion of the last queen of Egypt....more18minPlay
February 27, 2020Ep. 24 The Origins of Gang Culture in AmericaFrom the early days of our country up until the gang warfare of today, we are walking through the history of gang culture in the United States. Join us and our friend Chris Grant as he leads us on this expedition through time to confront gang culture and racism....more24minPlay
FAQs about Fast Past:How many episodes does Fast Past have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.