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Not Past It

Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Like, 1000s of years of humanity and this is the version of the world we came up with. This one? Same. Each Wednesday on Not Past It host Simone Polanen will pick a moment from that very same week in history -- and tell you how it shaped our lives today.

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29:13

Beefcakes and Bulges: Playgirl Magazine

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2022/07/06

In the summer of 1973, Playgirl Magazine printed its first photos of full frontal male nudity. In a bold acknowledgment of female sexuality, the revolutionary magazine offered male nudity to straight women for almost half a century. Today, we are flipping through Playgirl’s fabled pages and examining just what it was about “The Magazine for Women,” that made it such a surprisingly...hard (we had to)...sell. *This episode contains explicit language and graphic sexual references* Learn more about your

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40:00

'You Are Killing Women'

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2022/06/29

On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The court ruled that the right to an abortion does not exist in the Constitution, effectively overturning 1973’s Roe v. Wade decision. So we're bringing back an episode we aired earlier this year about one fearless woman, Mary Calderone, who assembled a group of doctors, public health experts, and psychologists, 67 years ago to talk about abortion at a time when it was really,

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27:42

Tour de Pride

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2022/06/22

In this episode, Simone and producer Remoy Philip venture out into the streets of NYC in search of different Black and brown queer historical sites. By train, foot and ferry they travel the boroughs and explore queer histories--some hidden in plain sight. And along the way, they begin to see and hear the past washing into the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:17

The Gay History of Camels

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2022/06/15

Buffalos, horses, wagons and trains: These are all icons of the U.S. expansion west. But a camel? This Pride Month, Simone tells comedian and culture writer Ashley Ray the story of the U.S. Army’s little-known Camel Corps and reveals its surprising link to the creation of a queer city. Show notes: Shout out to Jon Ponder from the West Hollywood History Center. His work helped us put this very special show together. You can learn more at westhollywoodhistory.org. And for more of Ashley Ray’s work,

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33:40

The Boys Are Back!

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2022/06/08

Did you ever hear the one about the drag kings? Well, here's your chance. We are digging in the Not Past It, crates to bring you the story of Mo B Dick and the lesser known gender bending performance art surged at Club Cassanova in the 90's. But on December 28, 1997, Club Casanova, home of the drag king show was forced to shut down. Mayor Rudy Giuliani, invoked the Cabaret Law from Prohibition Era -- from the 1920s, ending an era for New York that will likely never return. Learn more about your ad

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34:13

Still No HIV Vax

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2022/06/01

This week we revisit one of our most poignant episodes. Did you know there was almost an AIDS vaccine? On June 3, 1998: AIDSVAX VAX004 reached the final stage of trials before widespread approval. Simone gets the facts on the vax and why it never made it to the masses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:50

The Scopes ’Monkey Trial'

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2022/05/25

On May 25th, 1925, 97 years ago this week, the state of Tennessee indicted a science teacher for teaching evolution. The case against John Scopes became known as Scopes the “monkey trial,” and it got the whole country talking. What should be taught to children and what does that say about who we are as nation? Scholars say this trial drove a wedge between Americans -- a wedge that stands to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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27:06

What A Difference A Year Makes

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2022/05/18

On June 2nd, 2021, we dropped our first episode. HBD to we! 🥳 🎂🎈 To celebrate, we’re looking back at some of Simone’s favorite shows, playing some never-before-aired tape and diving into the lessons she’s learned trying to make sense of history’s tangled web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:41

The Nazi Hunter 2: The Capture

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2022/05/11

Ever wondered… how do you kidnap a middle-aged Nazi in Argentina, and transport him across the world with no one knowing? Well, this is what secret agents were wondering when they captured Holocaust architect Adolf Eichmann in Argentina on May 11th, 1960. It’d take a hell of a lot of Bond-like international spy-craft to pull it off. But they’d still be left with questions. If you missed the the juicy backstory, check out the first Nazi Hunter episode from back in February. Learn more about your ad

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31:19

No More Cinco de Drinko

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2022/05/04

What comes to mind when we say “Cinco de Mayo?” Cheesy beer ads? Themed nights at the local bar? Well, in this episode, we smash through 160 years of history, tracing El Cinco from the Battle of Puebla on May 5th 1862, to the holiday’s commercial takeover in the 1980s. Plus, we explore the surprising origins of this holiday, that’s a lot more American than you may think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:30

When Ukraine Fought Back

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2022/04/27

Russian forces invaded Ukraine this past February, and over the past couple of months, it’s felt like what happens next is anyone’s guess. This week, we’re hoping to shed some light on Ukraine’s long and complicated relationship with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:54

The "Crying Indian" Ad

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2022/04/20

On Earth Day, April 22nd 1971 -- 51 years ago this week -- a commercial debuted starring a crying American Indian. The image stuck in the country’s consciousness. But there were surprising forces behind the ad. In this episode, we dig into the powerful players who helped shape how we think about environmental action. Join us in talking trash and trash talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:40

The Secret Abortion Conference

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2022/04/13

In 1955, Dr. Mary Calderone assembled a group of 43 medical minds in a private location in upstate New York. This event would be one of the first abortion conferences in America - sponsored by Planned Parenthood. The discussions, and a book that came out of it, was one of the first steps on the path to Roe v. Wade. Not Past It takes you inside the conference walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:49

The LSD No-No

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2022/04/06

The Ambies- Awards for Audio Excellence, thought the sound design on this episode was so good it was nominated for an award. So, we're bring it back so you can listen or re-listen to the story of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis. He played the best game of his career while tripping on acid. On June 12, 1970: Ellis pitched a no-hitter. Simone tells the story of his trip and what it can teach us about psychedelic drugs and performance anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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33:27

How The Joker Came To Be

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2022/03/30

Zap! Boom! Pow! This April fool’s week, comic book writer Evan Narcisse joins us for a history domino adventure. We trace how one hilarious 17th century scientific discovery shoots its way through gun history, card games and lands on the birth of an iconic and villainous comic book funnyman. And watch out! Along the way you might get kapow’d! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:59

Pirates of the Metric System

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2022/03/23

Looking to blame someone for America’s metric system woes? Well! Look no further than Joseph Dombey, whose sole mission was to bring the meter and the kilogram to Thomas Jefferson 228 years ago. Unfortunately, on March 21, 1794, this unlucky Frenchman was caught by pirates. The first of many ill-fated events that led to our confusing and silly Imperial system of measurements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:26

A UFO in the Southwestern Sky

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2022/03/16

On a spring night in the late 90s, folks in Arizona looked up at the night sky and saw … something. Something they couldn’t understand. On March 13, 1997, many people witnessed one of the most famous mass UFO sightings in American history, The Phoenix Lights. Not Past It takes a look back at that night and tries to understand where the government stands on UFOs today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:02

A Notorious Life After Death

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2022/03/09

The Notorious B.I.G. was at the top of his game when he was murdered, 25 years ago this week. On March 9th, 1997, Christopher Wallace was gunned down in public. We’re telling the story of Biggie’s friendship with Tupac. Just not the one you may have heard. Check out our Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac playlist to hear songs from the episode and other fan favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:19

300 Years of the American Tween

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2022/03/02

In our very first LIVE show, we’re exploring the wide-ranging influence of America’s coolest demographic: tween girls. Simone and our guest, BA Parker, are taking a historical domino journey that starts in Salem, MA, where, on February 29, 1692, the very first arrests were made in the Salem Witch Trials. But we’re not stopping there. We’ll examine 300+ years of history and take a good hard look at the way US history is made (and re-made) along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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30:24

Korea’s Olympic Dream

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2022/02/23

Before Squid Game, BTS, and Parasite, South Korea dazzled the world in a different field… figure skating. All thanks to their queen of the ice, Yuna Kim. On February 25, 2010 she set a new world record at the Winter Olympics. But Yuna’s path to the Olympics was bigger than her — and charts the history of a nation emerging into a new chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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