Part-Time Genius

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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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  • 25 Greatest Science Ideas Countdown: Day 2

    25 Greatest Science Ideas Countdown: Day 2
    Mar 4 2025

    Our countdown continues with ideas 19 through 14! Today we’re talking virtual dolphins, a bike helmet you’ll actually want to wear, glass that un-breaks itself, unusual diet tips from the Amazon, personal germ clouds, and a high-tech approach to eating lobster.

    We’re giving away great prizes every day this week! Head over to our Instagram @parttimegenius to find out how you can win.

    Check out Shucks Maine Lobster here!

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    31 mins
  • 25 Greatest Science Ideas Countdown: Day 1

    25 Greatest Science Ideas Countdown: Day 1
    Mar 3 2025

    We’re kicking off this series with a breakthrough for jetlagged hamsters, a hot tub that’ll take you on a journey, a better ketchup bottle, a solution for one of the world’s most common tech annoyances, and some very bad news: chickens are definitely judging you. Plus, we meet the man who brought the smell of outer space to earth.

    We’re giving away great prizes every day this week! Head over to our Instagram @parttimegenius to find out how you can win.

    Discover Steve Pearce’s work with fragrances and flavors here!

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    36 mins
  • Why was there a Golden Age of Novelty Songs?

    Why was there a Golden Age of Novelty Songs?
    Mar 1 2025

    Will and Mango get serious about novelty songs, learning: why there was a Golden Age of this unique music; how the Monster Mash got invented; who was really doing the kung-fu when "everyone" was kung fu fighting; and why a song about Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny-Weeny, Yellow Polka Dot Bikinis isn't what you think it is. Plus: Will and Mango reveal two shocking truths about The Purple People Eater.

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    36 mins

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amazing podcast

the questions are so random that they cater to every interest. great for kids. amazing podcast overall. also as a recommendation for mango for an episode, the origins of common phrases.

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Great podcast

Amazing podcast for when you’re bored very entertaining and enjoyable would recommend for work sleep or other needs

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