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
✨ 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 massive the platform really is. From the widely cited estimate of 95 million daily uploads to the eye-popping claims of 1.3 billion images shared, we explore why the numbers vary, what counts as a “post,” and how Instagram’s changing features shape the way people share content.
Whether you’re a creator, marketer, or just curious about the scale of social media today, this episode gives you a clear and updated look at what’s happening behind the scenes.
Before likes, filters, and stories… we had:
✔ cave paintings
✔ painted portraits
✔ heavy wooden cameras
✔ scrapbooks
✔ postcards
This episode takes kids on a mega-fun adventure through the history of sharing photos — and the moment everything changed.
🎧 Search “What Did We Do Before?” on Spotify and start listening now!
Perfect for:
👨👩👧 family car rides
🍎 classrooms
🏡 homeschooling
🌙 bedtime listening
🧠 curious kids who love learning
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19 Nov 2025
🔦 Before flashlights, how did people light up the dark?
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 and early battery-powered “flash lights” that could only shine for a few moments!
Perfect for kids 6–12 who love inventions, science, and surprising history.
✨ PLUS: A hilarious joke at the end you don’t want to miss!
👉 Stay tuned for next week’s episode: What Did We Do Before Ballpoint Pens?
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10 Nov 2025
What Did We Do Before Chewing Gum?
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 — your guide through fun, family-friendly history.
Perfect for curious kids, parents, and teachers who love learning how the world worked before modern inventions.
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3 Nov 2025
What Did We Do Before Sunglasses?
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 Inuit snow goggles to Hollywood’s cool factor, you’ll never look at your sunglasses the same way again!
🎧 Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love learning something new!
👓 Tune in and find out how humans went from squinting in the sun to looking effortlessly cool.
✨ Until next time, keep wondering… What did we do before?
31 Oct 2025
What Did We Do Before the Optical Mouse?
🖱️ 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 explores how we went from dusty, clunky rollers to smooth, light-powered precision — and why this small invention made a big difference in how we use technology today!
Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms who love to ask, What did we do before...?
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28 Oct 2025
🎮 What Did We Do Before Video Games?
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.
Hosted by Bryan Betz — a show where weird is real and history is anything but boring!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly time-travel adventures!
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26 Oct 2025
What Did We Do Before... Key Fobs?
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 evolved — from hand-cranked engines and old-fashioned locks to smart fobs and push-start buttons.
🔑 A fascinating ride through time that shows how even small inventions can unlock big changes!
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24 Oct 2025
What Did We Do Before Refrigerators?
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 ice man, frozen lakes, and food-saving hacks that kept dinner safe — if you were lucky!
❄️ It’s a story of invention, science, and survival — all before the hum of a modern fridge.
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23 Oct 2025
💳 What did we do before credit cards?
💡 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 swiping, tapping, and online shopping. Discover how one embarrassing dinner inspired the invention of credit cards — and how they changed the world forever! 🌍
👉 Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms.
👉 Learn history in a fun, story-driven way!
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen!
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21 Oct 2025
🗺️ What did we do before GPS?
🗺️ 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-fashioned guesswork!
⭐ A fun, educational adventure for curious kids who love science, history, and technology!
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20 Oct 2025
🔋 What Did We Do Before... Rechargeable Batteries? | Kids’ History Podcast 🎧
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 transformed our world — from wasteful to re-energized!
Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms that love fun facts and amazing inventions.
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19 Oct 2025
💡 What Did We Do Before... Light Bulbs? | Kids History Podcast
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 as he takes you back in time to explore what life was like before we could flip a switch — and how a single invention turned our world from night… into day.
🎧 Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love learning how the world used to be.
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16 Oct 2025
🪥 What Did We Do Before… Toothbrushes?! | Kids History Podcast
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!
Join Bryan as we travel through time to discover the weird, wonderful, and sometimes gross history of toothbrushes!
🪥 Learn how ancient people kept their smiles clean
⚡ See how brushing became a modern habit
💭 Find out why tiny inventions can change the world
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15 Oct 2025
📷What Did We Do Before… Digital Cameras?🎞️
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 Polaroids to the digital and smartphone cameras we use today.
🎞️ Learn how film cameras worked
📸 Discover when digital cameras were invented
🎥 Find out how VHS camcorders turned into YouTube videos
📱 And imagine life before every moment could be captured in an instant!
A fun, educational, and eye-opening story for kids, families, and classrooms.
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14 Oct 2025
🎬 What Did We Do Before Netflix Streaming? 🎥
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, and maybe a few sibling debates over which DVD to pick. 😅
In this week’s episode of What Did We Do Before...?, we rewind to the age before streaming and explore how movie night became a mission!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify and discover what life was like before “Play Next Episode” was just one click away!
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13 Oct 2025
What Did We Do Before Seatbelts?
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 We Do Before...? — Episode 1: Seatbelts
Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen!
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