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Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.
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9 Very Important Facts about Flutes
Ever found yourself standing between Lizzo and André 3000 at yet another cocktail party, and can't think of anything to say to them? Well, you're not alone. A lot of people don't come to parties with enough flute facts in their arsenal. Luckily, we can help. Just memorize every single word of this podcast, and you'll be golden.
Guest starring the wonderful Mary Phillips-Sandy!
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How Come Esperanto Never Took Off?!
Want to know which billionaire speaks Esperanto fluently? Or what country almost adopted Esperanto as its national language? Or why Hitler and Stalin were both afraid of Dr. Esperanto (actually Doktoro Esperanto). Join Will and Mango as they dive into the incredible world of constructed languages and also discover why William Shatner isn't just the greatest Esperanto actor of all time... but also probably the worst.
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Why Are There So Many Cheese Crimes?
From the Parmesan Mafia to the gas station hot dog Will accidentally ate, there are way too many cheese crimes out there! This episode Will and Mango investigate a fondue cartel, ride with food detectives, and look into an Ocean's 11... of cheese?!
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How do Michelin Stars Work?
Whether you're trying to spot a Michelin critic in the wild, or you're on the hunt for the world's best reindeer tartar with moss and fermented mushroom (a very common thing listeners ask us about), we've got you covered. From Katy Perry's Michelin mishap, to chefs trying to sue the guide because they want more stars, to the bizarre reason the Michelin Man prefers to pair his meals with a goblet full of nails, we've prepared a piping hot plate of facts for you. (Go ahead and tuck in!)
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Why are we so Obsessed with Slime?
Will and Mango are back in studio to form a slime appreciation society! From the first time astronauts took slime to space, to the incredible way snails surf (SURF!) their own slime, to the architectural beauty of slime molds, put on your galoshes and jump right in!
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Was Sandra Day O'Connor Our Last Independent Justice?
From her hardscrabble upbringing on cattle ranch (where she tamed a bobcat!) to her incredible sway on the Supreme Court, Will and Mango explore Justice O'Connor's incredible life, the glass ceilings she broke through along the way, and what made her both
Customer Reviews
One of my favorites!
I’ve loved this podcast for a few years now. It really helps to get your mind off things and de-stress, while still being educational. Will and Mango are great hosts! One of my favorite podcasts, if not the best. Just please please please upload more if you can- i miss you guys!
update: YAYYYYY YOU GUYS ARE BACK!!! 😭😭
Welcome back!
It’s good to hear your voices and silliness again. Thanks for the smiles.
Amazing Episode! Awesome show!
I recently listened to Season 2 Episode 9 with Mark Vande Hei and was so inspired! I love this show anyway, but the interview on this episode really gave me a lot to think about and I’ll be chewing on his comments about attention for a long time. Love!