595 episodes

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 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.

    • 1 hr 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.

    • 1 hr 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.

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Episode 590: Vanity Plates (Entry 1383.EC1208)

    Episode 590: Vanity Plates (Entry 1383.EC1208)

    In which car registration numbers become modes for personalized creative expression and eventually a multimillion-dollar commodity, and Ken does not say "auto." Certificate #37808.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Episode 589: The Earth from Space (Entry 391.GN0115)

    Episode 589: The Earth from Space (Entry 391.GN0115)

    In which centuries of inaccurate illustrations of our planet are abruptly upended by satellites and awestruck astronauts, and John never drew spaceships, just Japanese fighter planes. Certificate #35817.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 588: The Food Pyramid (Entry 487.MT0611)

    Episode 588: The Food Pyramid (Entry 487.MT0611)

    In which budget-conscious Swedes rearrange American ideas about nutritious eating, and Ken is pretty sure M&Ms are not getting smaller. Certificate #54063.

    • 1 hr 21 min

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