Flying colors: The story of the rainbow Pride...

For as long as there have been humans, there have been toys! But do you know the history behind some of your favorites? Join Joy and Evette as they tackle the history of three top toys: the yo-yo, the hula-hoop and slime. They’ll answer questions like “where did the name yo-yo co ...  Show more

This is a sneak peek of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass subscribers. It’s a follow up to the Forever Ago episode about the history of Pokemon. This time, Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters to investigate a phenomenon known as the Pokemon Shock. It was an event ...  Show more

The first ever Pride Flag was 30 ft high and 60 ft wide. A suitably epic beginning for a flag that has had a massive impact on the world.Who design that first flag? Why? And is Judy Garland involved in all this?Dallas is talking to Journalist Jake Hall, author of The Art of Drag. ...  Show more

The ‘rainbow flag’ first flew in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza for Gay Pride Day, on June 25th, 1978. Created by Gilbert Baker, a friend of Harvey Milk, the original flag featured eight colours – but hot pink and turquoise were dropped from future iterations thanks to a ...  Show more

June is pride month and I thought it might be nice to make a little episode covering some fun facts about rainbows and different colors. Links to related episodes Henri Matisse | The Desert: Harmony in Red Killer Wallpaper The Primary Colors DayGlo Colors Check out my other podc ...  Show more

Pride hasn't always been a parade of corporate sponsors. Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, and Jaboukie Young-White take a look at how corporations have rejected and capitalized on Pride over the years, as well as the origins of the celebration and how Queer communities today are taking b ...  Show more