Part-Time Genius — Podcast Reklam Analizi
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10 min ads · 34% bölüm reklam
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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.
PodSkip has analyzed 11 episodes of Part-Time Genius, averaging 14.5 ads per episode (34% of runtime).
Are We Living Through a Rudeness Epidemic? ft. Danny Wallace
Oct 16, 2026
After author Danny Wallace received the world's worst customer service (and possibly the world's worst hotdog) from a hotdog vendor, he decided to search for the root cause of rudeness. Danny joins…
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Do Healing Crystals Really Work?
Oct 13, 2026
Spoiler: No. But crystals are still pretty magical! Producer Mary visits the American Museum of Natural History’s Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to find out how crystals are formed, what makes…
17 ads · 14 min · 0% ads
Why Is the Michelin Man White, If Tires Are Black?
Oct 09, 2026
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?
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What’s the Best Way to Remember Things?
Oct 06, 2026
Why do you have trouble remembering people’s names? What’s the real difference between long-term and short-term memory? Is it true that the human brain can only remember seven things at a time? And…
17 ads · 14 min · 0% ads
How Can You Overcome Writer's Block?
Oct 02, 2026
Okay, maybe some of these tricks aren't that genius (building your office on a giant Lazy Susan, for instance). Dig in as Will and Mango investigate the tricks artists have used to claw their way out…
12 ads · 9 min · 0% ads
9 Places You Can't Go
Sep 29, 2026
Want to visit a beautiful lake in Canada? How about a stunning historic mountain in Greece? Or an island full of adorable monkeys? Well, too bad… you can’t! Enjoy sitting at home while Mango and…
12 ads · 12 min · 0% ads
What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?
Sep 25, 2026
Ever wondered what the Big Bang sounds like (it's much weirder than you think!) Or why Britishers are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the…
18 ads · 8 min · 0% ads
9 Talented Cheetahs You Should Know!
Sep 22, 2026
Cheetahs are fast, endangered, and surprisingly multi-talented. Not only are they great vocalists, they’re also artistic muses, spokesmodels, and TikTok chefs (sort of). It’ll all make sense after…
14 ads · 11 min · 0% ads
Who Really Invented the Moonwalk? (And Other Dance Secrets!)
Sep 18, 2026
Why do we square dance in class? Where did Madonna learn to vogue? Did David Bowie actually inspire Michael Jackson's dance moves?
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What Are the Must-See Sights if You Travel to Denmark?
Sep 15, 2026
Pack your bags and grab your bike, because today we're taking a virtual trip to Denmark—a land where treasure-hunting is encouraged, Walt Disney stole his ideas for theme parks, and there are very…
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9 Deliciously Cheesy Facts About Nachos
Sep 11, 2026
Will and Mango dig into their favorite ballpark treat to talk about the surprisingly layered story of nachos.
Is Monopoly Socialist?
Sep 08, 2026
Turns out, the history of board games isn't as simple as passing Go and collecting $200. From the surprising way Abraham Lincoln's beard changed Milton Bradley's career, to the dramatic shift in…
Will We Ever Live Without Sleep? Featuring Simone Giertz!
Sep 04, 2026
Will thinks sleep is a waste of time. But how far are scientists from a cure? Plus, ridiculous facts about Margaret Thatcher, tips on NFL gambling and why you can’t trust science from Garfield…
Are Gummy Bears Good For Your Muscles?
Sep 01, 2026
What can't gummy candies do? From helping kids gross out their parents (thank you gummi worms!), to helping Disney revive their animation division (Adventures of Gummy Bears was a catalyst!), to…
How Did a Family Feud Launch Aldi Supermarkets?
Aug 28, 2026
From Mark Twain's bizarre hatred of Jane Austen, to the heated argument that launched two great grocery stores, to the strange prank that ended a legendary comedy partnership, Mango and producer Mary…
Why Are We So Obsessed with Time Capsules?
Aug 25, 2026
If you think about it, burying a bunch of random stuff in the ground isn’t the most logical practice. But for centuries, people have created time capsules for future generations to find. Today Will…
Why Do Kids Play Recorders in School?
Aug 21, 2026
From the history of recorders (the OG flute), to a celebrity fart-flute performer, to the flautist who pulled off a museum heist in order to buy a new instrument... today's episode features nine…
How Have Rats Outsmarted Us for So Long?
Aug 18, 2026
Rats are our grossest of foes. They’re also geniuses. (Respect, rats.) Hear how they foiled Pablo Escobar; why Chuck E. Cheese transitioned to a mouse; and why tiny trousers are their kryptonite…
Are Cow Burps Hurting the Environment?
Aug 14, 2026
From making cows a little less gassy, to seasoning your clouds with salt, to creating floating pastures and hospitals, communities and scientists have come up with a whole lot of ingenious solutions…
9 Weird Championships You Can Win!
Aug 11, 2026
Are you a careful observer of seagulls? Do you have a passion for paddling in shallow, murky water? Could you spend an entire month circling the same city block? Do you like oatmeal? If you answered…
What's the Science of Invisibility?
Aug 07, 2026
Sure, invisibility is about Harry Potter cloaks and invisible inks. But it’s so much more than that, too! From the way butterflies see a secret world of light that humans can’t, to the reason polar…
Can Spicy Foods Make You Live Longer?
Aug 04, 2026
Does a fondness for spicy food mean you've got an aggressive personality? Did putting spices on our foods help cavemen avoid illnesses?
Why Do Rich People Love Lobster, Squash, and Monograms?
Jul 31, 2026
Remember when monograms were considered tacky, squash was played in back alleys and barn-yard flavored beers weren't expensive?
How Did a Surfer Create SpongeBob SquarePants?
Jul 28, 2026
From the heartwarming origin of everyone's favorite undersea-pineapple resident, to lingo like 'gidget' and 'big kahuna,' to business suits designed for catching waves, surfing has made a massive…
Who Built the First Swimming Pool?
Jul 24, 2026
Want to know what makes the only swimming pool on the National Registry of Historic Places so special? Or who built the first pool specifically for swimming? Or the strange reason Boston invested in…
How Did Dolly Parton Become Such a Legend?
Jul 21, 2026
Everyone loves Dolly Parton. The American country singer has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and her career has included six decades of chart-topping songs.
What Does Stress Really Do to Our Bodies?
Jul 17, 2026
The idea that "stress kills" is all over the internet. But are there good and bad stresses? Why does stress affect our appetites? And why do scientists think that mowing the lawn can make you less…
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Did Shirley Temple Drink Shirley Temples?
Jul 14, 2026
Did Shirley Temple like Shirley Temples? Do you need a screwdriver to make an authentic screwdriver?
Who Invented the Hawaiian Shirt? And More Hawaii Secrets!
Jul 10, 2026
Who knew there was so much to know about our 50th state? From ice caves hidden under a volcano, to the wonderful reason you should never bring pork to the windward side, to the kinda disgusting way…
What Are Blue Zones?
Jul 07, 2026
It’s a Part-Time Genius x Skyline Drive: How to Live Forever crossover episode! Places like Ikaria, Greece and Okinawa, Japan are said to hold the secret of longer, healthier life. But how did these…