The 2 Best Part-Time Genius Podcast Episodes
1) Is there a Rosy Future for Libraries?
It's no secret that Will and Mango love libraries. But are these wonderful institutions built to last? (Our research says: Yes!) Join our Part-Time Geniuses as they trace how libraries have evolved fr...Show More
2) The Controversial Origins of Famous Dance Moves
Why do we square dance in class? Where did Madonna learn to vogue? Did David Bowie actually inspire Michael Jackson's dance moves?
3) 9 Helpful Facts About Assistive Technology
What’s an ear trumpet, and where can you find the world’s biggest collection of them? How did a frustrated young watchmaker transform the wheelchair forever? Why does a robotic arm make su...Show More
4) 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...Show More
5) What’s the Best Passport to Carry? (And Why Do We Carry Passports?)
Travel identification has taken many forms over the years, from stone tablets to an exhausting process that involved posting your itinerary on a church door. But how did we arrive at the standardized ...Show More
6) Is Recycling Worth the Hassle?
Why does Germany use 5 different bins for their recycling efforts? Is recycling a smart business to be in? And can you really trick Bros into being greener by putting wolves on packaging? Will and Man...Show More
7) 9 Nutty Facts About Hard-Shelled Fruit
Why did people start (and stop) dyeing pistachios red? How do thieves pull off high-stakes nut heists? What’s up with the coconut that looks like a butt? And why do so many members of the PTG te...Show More
8) How Clean Should We Be?
Is our obsession with cleanliness keeping us from peak health? Also, can hookworm cure allergies? Will harvesting panda poop make you rich? And why Amish dust is superior to other dust (seriously!). F...Show More
9) What’s the Best Way to Break a Bad Habit?
Why is it so hard to stop oversleeping and eating candy? Why is it equally hard to start going to the gym and preparing healthy snacks? If you’ve been struggling with New Year’s resolution...Show More
10) What Are the Only 10 Foods You'd Need to Survive?
We have ZERO intention of eating less food! But if you had to pare down your pantry to the bare minimum, what are the only foods you'd need to survive? Is an all potato diet healthy? Plus, Will and Ma...Show More