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.

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How Close are we to Curing Alzheimer's?

How Close are we to Curing Alzheimer's?

Scientists have made all sorts of discoveries about Alzheimer's in the last 20 years. But can changing your diet, the way you sleep, or even picking up Portuguese really protect your mind? Will and Ma...

29 Juni 201842min

9 Surprising Origin Stories Behind Corporate Mascots

9 Surprising Origin Stories Behind Corporate Mascots

Why is the Michelin Man white when tires are always black? What do Tony the Tiger and Christopher Columbus have in common? And why did they give The Noid a video game? Will and Gabe tackle the strange...

28 Juni 201817min

What's the Greatest World's Fair of All-Time?

What's the Greatest World's Fair of All-Time?

From electric toothbrushes to Belgian waffles, banana splits to robot presidents, plenty of wonderful things have been introduced at World's Fairs. But does the event still occur, and why doesn't Amer...

27 Juni 201838min

Fan Favorite: Who was the Woman Behind American Codebreaking?

Fan Favorite: Who was the Woman Behind American Codebreaking?

Every week, the FBI, CIA and Treasury Department would show up to Elizebeth Friedman's door and hassle the mother of two-- not for any crime, but because she had an insane talent: she solved puzzles t...

22 Juni 201846min

9 Surprising Restaurants We Can't Stop Talking About

9 Surprising Restaurants We Can't Stop Talking About

From the greasy joint where everyone’s rooting for a heart attack, to the insanely exclusive cafe where Alice in Wonderland meets The Little Mermaid, Will and Mango get obsessive about 9 restaurants t...

21 Juni 201815min

Why Are Kids So Attracted to Shel Silverstein's Poetry?

Why Are Kids So Attracted to Shel Silverstein's Poetry?

Before he was a beloved poet, children's author and songwriter for Johnny Cash, Shel Silverstein started out his career as a cartoonist for Playboy. Will and Mango dig into why you probably shouldn't ...

20 Juni 201834min

Are Dad Jokes Actually Good For Kids’ Brains?

Are Dad Jokes Actually Good For Kids’ Brains?

To celebrate Father’s Day, Will and Mango share 9 of their favorite dad facts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

16 Juni 201813min

What are the Best Shoes for Atheists, Marathon Runners, and Criminals?

What are the Best Shoes for Atheists, Marathon Runners, and Criminals?

From the strangest commercial Reebok ever used to sell the Reebok Pump, to the Zen shoemaker who custom-builds sneakers for marathon runners, Will and Mango dive into the funniest stories they can fin...

15 Juni 201838min

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