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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 45 episodes available.
August 13, 2020Ep. 40 Abraham LincolnThe 13th amendment, the top hat, and the getting shot in a crowded theater. What more can we say about "Honest Abe"? Quite a bit actually! There's some odd family stuff, something about a cow, and Lin-Manuel Miranda conspiracies? You know what? History is weird......more23minPlay
July 23, 2020Ep. 39 Black Wallstreet AKA The Tulsa Race MassacreIn the state of Oklahoma, in the city of Tulsa, the African American community prospered until one little mistake... one accident occurred which led to violence against the community. The attacks were horrific and swift. The entire community crumbled. This is one of, if not THE most violent race riot in the history of the United States. This is the Tulsa Race Massacre....more13minPlay
July 17, 2020Ep. 38 Slavery Never Ended. It Changed.We're back from our surprise break. We didn't want to post during the height of the Black Lives Matter Movement and protests so as to not detract from their meaning. But now as coverage begins to die down the fight isn't over. This episode is a look at the inherent racism that founded the country and the hypocrisy that runs rampant through it. Maybe if we come together and educate ourselves on these topics we can make a difference. This is just one way to help....more37minPlay
May 28, 2020Ep. 37 Teddy MF'in RooseveltWe all know a little bit about Teddy Roosevelt, but how much is that in the grand scheme of his vast reach. How big was his impact really? Does anyone really know. Well we have an idea which is why we are doing this episode....more21minPlay
May 21, 2020Ep. 36 The Equal Rights AmmendmentThere has been quite a few issues with feminism being misconstrued in the media and in political life. This is an amendment brought up quite some time ago that was supposed to give equal opportunity to men and women. Join us and we will tell you why feminism is still a fought over topic to this day....more17minPlay
May 14, 2020Ep. 35 The Flu Pandemic of 1918History repeats itself every single day. Sometimes it shouldn't. A lot of the time it shouldn't. Now more than ever we need to learn from mistakes of the past to create a better future. The Flu Pandemic of 1918 mirrors our current situation in many ways, so let's use it as an example and learn from it lest history repeat itself again....more18minPlay
May 07, 2020Ep. 34 Dick TurpinA man seen as a Robin Hood-esque character is brought to light and shown that he is not as romantic as his story implies. A murderer, thief, and gang leader. This infamous highwayman committed many terrible acts and should not be made into a romantic hero anymore....more19minPlay
May 05, 2020Cinco de Mayo EspecialThis Taco Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. But why do we celebrate it in the US? Isn't it the Mexican Independence Day? No the heck it's not, ya dummy. It's the celebration of the battle of Puebla. Join us and find out why it's worth celebrating....more8minPlay
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
FAQs about Fast Past:How many episodes does Fast Past have?The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.