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Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.

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Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.

    The Principality of Sealand (Entry 987.IS6022)

    The Principality of Sealand (Entry 987.IS6022)

    In which a self-crowned prince founds his own nation on a tiny piece of concrete in the North Sea, complete with commando raids, and Ken is only in favor of 3-D awards. Certificate #6611,

    • 1h 13 min
    Stickball (Entry 1225.MK0608)

    Stickball (Entry 1225.MK0608)

    In which a village pastime for Sussex dairymaids gets urbanized into an exciting neighborhood pick-up sport in American inner cities, and John wants to pick the bittle up. Certificate #13472.

    • 1h 5 min
    Bioplastics (Entry 124.EZ3629)

    Bioplastics (Entry 124.EZ3629)

    In which attempts to replace petrochemical plastic with corn and sawdust face fatal challenges of scale and efficiency, and Ken has never made a Prius. Certificate #32944.

    • 1h 13 min
    The Push Button (Entry 1012.DE0611)

    The Push Button (Entry 1012.DE0611)

    In which the influence of spinet pianos and telegraph keys produces a satisfying new device interface for the electric age, and John thinks aliens just want a cuddle. Certificate #42007.

    • 1h 15 min
    Jersey Barriers (Entry 671.IS5714)

    Jersey Barriers (Entry 671.IS5714)

    In which the development of guardrail and concrete divider technology makes highway driving massively safer over the decades, and Ken lies under oath in a deposition. Certificate #40991.

    • 1h 16 min
    Joanna Southcott's Box (Entry 673.GN4910)

    Joanna Southcott's Box (Entry 673.GN4910)

    In which twenty-four bishops refuse to open the secret prophecies that will save Britain from war and banditry, and John wants to be called "Dicebox." Certificate #49596.

    • 1h 33 min

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masonman250 ,

Omnibus

This is hands down my favorite podcast. It is endearing and informative. I love the friendship and quick banter between these two. I hope they continue for a long time to come.

poppa jonesy ,

Best conversations

Love this podcast - have been listening since the beginning and never get bored of their conversations.

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Glad I found this late

Long episodes
Learn something new every episode
Quick and witty
Something fun to listen to when you’re looking to wind down

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