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) Cake in Space, a Musical Mushroom, and a Very Lonely Snail
It’s the 44th annual Part-Time Genius Awards! We’re honoring the people—and creatures—behind the year’s best stories, including a fungus that plays keyboards, a rare snai...Show More
4) 9 Very Important Facts About Bears
Will and Mango explore a Canadian Bear Jail, why Pizzlies are taking over the world, and how Paddington Bear was once the pride of Africa.
5) From Business History: Thomas Edison and the Movie Murder Mystery
We’re sharing a preview of another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses ...Show More
6) Is Flavor Really All In Your Brain?
Why heavier bowls, a pair of headphones and an electronic lollipop can trick your mind grapes into making food tastier. Plus, the legend of the PB and Mayo sandwich. (And one very cute pepper to avoid...Show More
7) How Much Did Jane Austen Earn From Her Books (And Why Wasn’t It More)?
Jane Austen worked at a 12-sided desk, was great at singing, and earned shockingly little money from her novels. Today’s her 250th birthday, so we’re celebrating with nine niche literary f...Show More
8) 9 Weird Things Hiding Underground
From the world's weirdest cinema (it serves couscous with viewings?!) to an internet for plants, to the perfect job for lazy people who also want to hide underground, Will, Gabe and Mango dig deep in ...Show More
9) Why Were C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien Frenemies?!
This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, so Will and Mango are climbing into the wardrobe to uncover some seriously surprising stories about author C.S. Lewis. Di...Show More
10) 9 Wonderful Wintertime Inventions
Did a 15-year old really invent the snowmobile? Why was the original use for a Kleen-Ex?