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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.

HACE 1 DÍA

9 Not-So-Elementary Facts About Sherlock Holmes!

Today’s an important day in Holmes history, so Mango is joined by Part-Time Genius super producer/Sherlockian Mary to explore some lesser-known facts about the greatest detective ever written. Grab a magnifying glass and your deerstalker, and discover the weird connection between Sherlock and Popeye, the real-life man who may have inspired Professor Moriarty, and the unsolved mystery of the first Sherlock Holmes movie! Yes-- that's a photo of Mangesh as a 3rd grader the first of two years in a row that he went as Sherlock Holmes for Halloween. You don’t need any deductive skills to find us on Instagram. Just go to @parttimegenius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
HACE 3 DÍAS

Transformers! Are They More Than Meets the Eye?

If you’re anything like Will and Mango, you remember playing with Transformers as a kid. Or maybe you still enjoy transforming bots, in which case you should know the correct verb is “converting.” On today’s episode, we take a closer look at this ubiquitous toy with a surprising history that includes tea-serving dolls, WWII scrap metal, and a strangely touching example of corporate collaboration. Here’s another fun fact: we’re on Instagram! Find us @parttimegenius, and feel free to leave comments or questions for the show. Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
14 NOV

Why did France give us a Statue of Liberty?

Look, we love Lady Liberty as much as the next patriot. But why on Earth did France give America a massive and exoribitant gift that wasn't on our registry? Will and Mango dig into the bizarre Parisian dinner party that led to the idea, the mathematical word problem of a way the statue was built, why it competed with a walrus for early tourists' attention, and why Brigham Young, Ulysses S. Grant and Gustave Eiffel from Eiffel Tower fame all have more to do with it than you'd think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
12 NOV

What's the Story Behind Dogs Playing Poker?

Everyone knows the painting "A Friend in Need" aka Dogs Playing Poker. But did you know the artist behind it started a bank? And had patents? And also once got an apology from Far Side creator Gary Larson? We didn't either! Tune in as Will and Mango discuss the most important painting about whiskey-drinking dogs playing cards and also visibly cheating while doing those two other ridiculous things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
7 NOV

Adventures in Patriotism with the wonderful A.J. Jacobs!

Need a reason to be optimistic about democracy? Will and Mango welcome best-selling author A.J. Jacobs to chat about his new book The Year of Living Constitutionally. From walking around the upper West Side with a musket (a 2nd amendment right!), to delivering quill-written petitions to Congress (he spilled a lot of ink in the process), to meeting the last person to get a new amendment added (all the guy wanted was a better grade in his college class!), A.J. discusses his sweet and ridiculous experiments in patriotism, and how it helped him gain new insight into America's founding documents. To order AJ's wonderful new book, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
5 NOV

How to Win Everything: Ridiculous and Unorthodox Ways to Get the Upper Hand

In this classic episode, Will and Mango look into why do short people dominate soccer? Is owning a library more important than actually reading the books? And is being handsome important to being taken seriously as a scientist? Tune in as we delve into some super weird ways people wield advantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
31 OCT

Why Is Tajikistan Obsessed with RC Cola? ... and other Snack Secrets!

In today’s extra-tasty episode, Mango is joined by Doug Mack, the brilliant and hilarious author of the Snack Stack newsletter (which you should subscribe to right now). Doug breaks down the most fascinating snack stories, including the link between astrology and Goldfish crackers, the chaotic launch of Pop Rocks, and why Tajikistanis have such a love for one underdog American soda. Plus, Doug shares a little intel from the Minnesota State Fair. Check out Snack Stack: https://snackstack.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
24 OCT

7 Blunders of the Ancient World

From the acting blunder that historians couldn't stop talking about to a confusingly shaped pyramid to the world's most coveted bucket (yes, bucket!), Will and Mango take a tour through seven of antiquity's strangest mistakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min

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9 Thrilling Mysteries... Solved!

Why was FDR so obsessed with mysteries? What's hiding in KFC's super secret Spice Mix vault? And what was the murder rate in the town from Murder She Wrote? (Pretty darn high!) Will and Mango put on their Sherlock Holmes hats and try to solve some cases.

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So fun! I love it!

15 nov

Laodeejay

I love this podcast! I was so happy when it showed back up in my feed a few months ago! I always hoped it would come back 😁 I love the random things I learn while listening, and also the genuine laughter and friendship between Will and Mango that come through. This is one I always suggest when friends ask for podcast recommendations. Thanks for the great listen!
Awesome

11 oct

543mz

This is a great podcast! So happy y’all added more episodes!
Glad they’re back

2 oct

Ramen808

Happy to have you guys back! Still here ready to learn random stuff and PTG always comes through. So happy to add it back to the Podcast rotation!
BEST. PODCAST. EVER!

30 sept

PTGeniusFan

So fun to listen to you guys. Brings a little brightness into life. Wish there were less ads, but it’s worth it to listen to Will and Mango. PLEASE DO ONE ON 3-D PRINTING! You can 3-D print anything from chocolate to HOUSES! It’s true. You use concrete. Google it.

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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iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope
Años de actividad

2017 - 2024
Episodios

326
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