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Hosted by Bryan · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 16 episodes
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Ever wonder how people lived before phones, microwaves, or even toilet paper?What Did We Do Before...? is a fun, kid-friendly history podcast that travels back in time to discover what life was like before modern inventions.Each episode explores one everyday object — from toothbrushes to traffic lights — revealing the clever, weird, and surprising ways people used to get by.Hosted by Bryan Betz, this show blends fascinating history, humor, and storytelling to spark curiosity in listeners of all ages.Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms who love to ask, “Wait… what did we
Bryan hosts What Did We Do Before...?, a history show with 16 episodes published.
✨ NEW EPISODE IS LIVE ON SPOTIFY! ✨ What Did We Do Before Instagram? 🤳 How many photos hit Instagram every single day? In this episode, we break down the latest 2025 data on global Instagram activity and reveal just how
In Episode 15 of What Did We Do Before…?, we journey through history to discover the glowing, flaming, flickering inventions that came before the modern flashlight — from fire torches to candle lanterns to ship oil lamps
Before minty sticks and bubble pops, people chewed tree sap, resin, and even chicle! Discover the sweet history of chewing gum and how it changed from ancient habit to candy store favorite. 🎙️ Hosted by Bryan Betz — you
Before sunglasses, the world was a whole lot brighter — and not in a good way! 🌞 Join Bryan in Episode 12 of What Did We Do Before...? as we explore how people protected their eyes before modern shades existed. From Inu
🖱️ Once upon a click… computers used to have little rubber balls inside their mice! Before optical sensors and glowing red lights, people had to clean their mice constantly to keep them working. Join Bryan as he explore
Before controllers and consoles, kids used their imagination as their game engine! From ancient board games to backyard adventures, this episode explores how play brought people together long before the digital age. Host
Today we unlock cars with just a click. But before key fobs, drivers had to insert metal keys, turn ignitions by hand, and hope they didn’t lose them! In this episode, Bryan explores how car security and technology evolv
No fridge? No problem (well… kind of). Before modern refrigerators, families used iceboxes, salt, smoke, and underground cellars to keep their food from spoiling. In this episode, Bryan takes you back to the days of the
💡 Before credit cards, people had to pay in cash — or hope their local shopkeeper trusted them enough to start a “tab.” In this episode of What Did We Do Before...?, host Bryan Betz takes you back to a time before swipi
🗺️ Ever wonder how people found their way before GPS? This week on What Did We Do Before...?, we go back in time to discover how explorers, travelers, and families navigated the world using maps, compasses, and good old
What did people do before rechargeable batteries? No chargers. No plugging in. Just piles of used-up AAs and dead flashlights! 💡 Join Bryan Betz on What Did We Do Before...? as we explore how rechargeable batteries tran
Before light bulbs, nights were dark, smoky, and short. 🌙 People relied on candles, gas lamps, or even whale oil to light their homes. Then came the invention that changed everything: the electric light bulb! Join Bryan
Before we had soft bristles and minty toothpaste, people had to get really creative to clean their teeth. From crushed seashells and ashes to boar hair and bamboo, brushing your teeth wasn’t always so easy — or so fresh!
Before smartphones, selfies, and instant photos — people had to wait days just to see their pictures! 😲 Join Bryan in this week’s episode of What Did We Do Before...? as we explore how cameras evolved from film and Pola
Imagine it’s Friday night, 1998 — you’re racing through a video store, hoping your favorite movie isn’t already rented out! 🍿 Before Netflix and streaming, movie night meant adventures in aisles, rewinding VHS tapes, an
Before seatbelts, driving was a risky business. But thanks to one clever engineer — and one generous company — everything changed. Discover the story behind the click that saves millions of lives every year. 🎙️ What Did
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