Part-Time Genius

Part-Time Genius

Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

Denne podkasten er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(485)

Why Does New Zealand Have an Official Wizard?

Why Does New Zealand Have an Official Wizard?

Everything Will and Mango read about New Zealand made them want to visit! From how Hokey Pokey became the country's favorite ice cream flavor, to why the nation is giving away free gym memberships... ...

5 Des 201932min

Fan Favorite: How did Charlie Brown win over America?

Fan Favorite: How did Charlie Brown win over America?

Every holiday season, Will and Mango rewatch The Peanuts classics. But how did Charles Schulz get his inspiration for the comic strip? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

27 Nov 201938min

Do Lucky Charms Really Work? (Plus, other ways to get the upper hand)

Do Lucky Charms Really Work? (Plus, other ways to get the upper hand)

Why do short people dominate soccer? Is owning a library more important than actually reading the books? And is being handsome important to being taken seriously as a scientist? Will and Mango delve i...

14 Nov 201932min

Did a Volcano Eruption Really Help Invent the Bicycle?

Did a Volcano Eruption Really Help Invent the Bicycle?

Will and Mango dig into all the biggest bicycle questions: From how bikes seriously altered the dating scene, to how blind people ride bikes through traffic, to the ingenious way Kermit pedaled his Sc...

7 Nov 201928min

Halloween Special: The Mystery Show!

Halloween Special: The Mystery Show!

How did Agatha Christie churn out so many novels? Was Woodrow Wilson more important to the mystery genre than Sherlock Holmes? And what happened to Inspector Gadget's mustache (because he used to have...

31 Okt 201933min

How do Dollar Stores stay in Business? 

How do Dollar Stores stay in Business? 

Will and Mango have so many questions about the dollar store business: Why have so many more of these stores cropped up recently? How do you make a profit when everything in your store sells for under...

23 Okt 201921min

Who Invented the Dunce Cap? (And other unusual School Supplies)

Who Invented the Dunce Cap? (And other unusual School Supplies)

Why is there a bull on the Elmer's glue bottle? What did kids use to carry their books around before they had backpacks? And why does a giant cone tree get everyone excited about starting school in Ge...

16 Okt 201927min

How did settlers create New Orleans from swampland?

How did settlers create New Orleans from swampland?

New Orleans is one of the most charming and distinct cities in America… but 300 years ago, it would have been hard to see that potential. In this episode, Will and Mango dig into how French the French...

26 Aug 201935min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
alt-fortalt
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
konspirasjonspodden
popradet
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
wolfgang-wee-uncut
grenselos
bokmerket-2
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
rss-espen-lee-usensurert
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
synnve-og-vanessa
fladseth
rss-siktet
min-barneoppdragelse
frokostshowet-pa-p5