Inside The Mind of a Child Genius

Theo Chandler
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Your hosts Joseph and Theo and sometimes Daniel read stories written by children, delving into the inner workings of a child genius’s mind. Have you ever looked back at your childhood and thought "what was I thinking?" We are here to answer that question.  Now with an inconsistent release schedule! Send us your own stories you wrote as a child! Email us at: childgeniuspodcast@gmail.com

  1. Jan 16

    #67 - The Gold Dinosaur

    ATTENTION Please be advised that a new schedule will take effect at the beginning of April. The updated lineup is as follows: April 1 — Classic April Fools’ Day (no changes) April 2 — Visual gags and slapstick (NO WORDS) — tariffs optional April 3 — Life hacks April 4 — Computer viruses April 5 — Hide your outie belly buttons For additional details or clarification, please listen to this episode. Also in this episode: “It's belly button time!”, Patreon, Trump, Rome, AI, Shrimp Jesus, Chismas, Tom or Jim Day, Shazam, Star Spangled Banner, Olive Garden,  Papa John's, Applebee's, Little Mermaid, 3 Cowboys, JRR Tolkein, Durin, Oberlin, All Poetry, Bloody Mary, and the Hindenburg.

  2. Jan 16

    #66 - Sir Isaac Newton’s Scrapbook: Big Queen Fun Bucks

    Local boy Ian (he’s David) joins local boys Tho, Joseph, and Daniel for a deep dive into the life of famous horse pervert, Sir Isaac Newton. Together, they encounter tadpoles, ghosts, Italy, and the dirty secret behind every movie ever made. But Karlheinz Stockhausen appears to teach humanity a revolutionary new way to breathe (butthole). Will they survive? For more about local boys, press play. Not sponsored by the Pentagon. Also in this episode: “Can I touch you? It's just to see if you're a ghost, nothing weird.”, Beth Saddler, 3 Cowboys, Shrek, Furries, Australian gastric brooding frogs, Italy, Airbnb, The Pentagon, Sir Isaac Newton, Die Hard, and Karlheinz Stockhausen.

  3. 10/16/2025

    #65 Internet Litter: Cat, Kid, Computer

    We’re finally getting back to our core objective with this podcast: filling the internet with digital litter while it’s still legal! So relax, grab a drink, roll down the window, and throw it right on the street because this is an oops-all-litter episode! Get ready to fill your mind with half baked misinformation like how the immortal jellyfish works, how to manage your team like King Solomon, and how to conceptualize Schrödinger’s butthole! And if that’s not enough for you, we’re also rude to strangers on the internet! Also in this episode: “I like the rhythm, but not the words.”, Xbox Live, Pokémon, immortal jellyfish, Erwin Schrödinger, bestiality, allpoetry.com, Randall S, and Bad Jonny

  4. 01/15/2025

    #64 Theo’s Poetry: It Looks Like It Roadkill

    Welcome to a poetic episode of Inside the Mind of a Child Genius - the show where dyslexic adults make fun of children! In this episode, join 3 poetry experts and Theo as we learn what sadness smells like, what anxious people think about all the time, and what’s actually scary about zombies (we’re worried about their mental health). We will regale in the tales of Theo’s composer group that’s either Marxist or MAGA (he doesn’t know, he wasn’t paying attention), and how he almost won a poetry competition that’s either a really big deal or a complete scam.  Also in this episode: “My teacher actually insisted that I do this assignment.”, “We’ve never seen anyone bust up like this!”, “If I'm not the messiah, maybe I’m a famous author!”, “Your thoughts are useless at the day’s prime.”, Pikachu, Pokémon, Ash Ketchum, Donald Trump, Karl Marx, rage rooms, diamante poetry, clerihew poetry, Klondike bars, China, Mr. Overbite, North Carolina, Poe Center for Health Education, Michael Caine, Bruce Wayne, Batman, Eminem, Edgar Allan Poe, sleeper agents, and The Walking Dead.

  5. 11/21/2024

    #63 Dragons of TheoWorld

    Today we’re joined by our resident spatial-relations expert: Cousin Ian. In this episode we’ll test his masterful knowledge of space and relations - starting with a fictional list of dragons that Theo drew and described as a child genius. Our intelligent discussion will lead to many interesting topics that teach you how to: Inflate a small man with compressed air Steal sugary bread from an insect-man with 700 greedy children Become an irresistible passenger to your Driver’s Ed teacher Swipe a hand kiss from a matriarch And stay tuned for a handy #DeathHack that will blow your mind! Also in this episode: “I would not call anything cake bread.”, “We should try making a lot of money.”, Paul Ryan, Tom from Myspace, Warheads, Wilt Chamberlain, Omegle, ChatGPT, Oberlin, Super Soaker, Kung Pow! Enter the Fist, Flaming Hot Cheetos, Sour Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, and Smashwords.

  6. 08/09/2024

    #62 Theo’s Fifth Grade Feedback 4/4: Lump of Oinking Mud

    Welcome to the grand finale of Theo’s Fifth Grade Year in Review! In this episode, we follow the heartwarming story of three unlikely animal friends: Daniel, Theo, and Joseph as they are dipped in mud, guilt-tripped by Girl Scouts, beefed by a famous rapper, and saddled with predatory loans as children. Will they overcome all odds to be memorialized on TikTok with Ed Sheeran music, or will they be doomed to an eternity of hanging out with the Manning brothers? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode: “It looked like the Devil, but without his cheerful disposition!”, “Are you stressed? Only perpetually.”, “I moved to Scandinavia because I’m sad. Now I’m sad and in Scandinavia.”, HomeStar Runner, TikTok, Perfect by Ed Sheeran, YouTube, South Park, ASMR, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Christianity, Catholicism, Minority Report, Presbyterian, Martin Luther, Girl Scouts, The Exorcist, CoPilot, Microsoft Word, Clippy, 3 Cowboys, Quest of the Dragon, SunTrust Bank, Kirby Kangaroo, Eli and Peyton Manning.

  7. 08/09/2024

    #61 Theo's Fifth Grade Feedback 3/4: True Sin Podcast

    In this gripping episode of our true crime podcast, Theo’s unsettling no-teeth smile sparks a chilling conversation. Is he a psychopath or something? Turns out he isn’t, but join us as we explore questions like this and over 100 crimes - including crimes we’re committing while we record!  We delve into the bizarre concept of a mail hole, uncover the secrets of a man with a fake limp, and question Daniel’s motivation to hide while he does yard work. Prepare yourself for a disturbing look into the darker side of humanity, also Pokémon, Homestar Runner, Peasant’s Quest, and 3 Cowboys. Also in this episode: “You don’t want to hang out with the guy with a fake limp.”, “I knew you were having impure thoughts this whole time.”, “Don’t get too close or you might actually hear what I'm whispering.”, Serial, Charles Manson, Happy Face Killer, Twin Flames, Jesus, Catholicism, 10 Commandments, The Vatican, Harry Potter, Justin Timberlake, The Matrix, X2, Anger Management, American Pie, Eminem, 50 Cent, Nelly, R. Kelly, Jay Z, Cadillac, Radiolab, Fear Factor, Joe Rogan, and The Cosby Show.

  8. 08/07/2024

    #60 Theo's Fifth Grade Feedback 2/4: My Eyes Are Up Here

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen to us invent a new sport? Right, I didn’t think so, but you’re here now, so might as well! Let’s just say, things get pretty sticky (because of velcro, and magnetics, and stuff - nothing weird). While we were at it we also invented a new form of music - CPR Jazz - but you’ll need a professional basketball player, a dog, and a mini saxophone to pull it off. Of course, we also continue through Theo’s fifth grade review and today we learn that his school had a fight club, a bar, and an affinity for Chaucer.  Also in this episode: “That's jazz, baby - you miss 100% of the notes you don’t play.”, “He got my dad's name and I got my dad's tools name.”, “Harry only saved people for the house points.”, Charles Barkley, Charlie Parker, Goalball, Bitcoin, Catholicism, Mark Wahlberg, Walhburgers, Jesus, Harry Potter, Fight Club, Bing, Chaucer, and DARE.

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Your hosts Joseph and Theo and sometimes Daniel read stories written by children, delving into the inner workings of a child genius’s mind. Have you ever looked back at your childhood and thought "what was I thinking?" We are here to answer that question.  Now with an inconsistent release schedule! Send us your own stories you wrote as a child! Email us at: childgeniuspodcast@gmail.com

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