Omnibus
OmnibusEvery 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 701 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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In which we finally get a John show about growing up Gen X in front of the TV console watching Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, and Michael Jackson and Ken reminisces about what a stone-cold fox Marlo Thomas was. Certificate #369... more
In which Futureling Rebecca unpacks the story of a mayor, a demolished airport, and the battle over who really gets to claim a city's waterfront, while John recalls discovering Chicago through a PC flight simulator. Certificate #32575.
In which John travels to Ukraine and interviews Alisa Demina (Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy), Kateryna Chuyeva (a Ukrainian cultural heritage expert and former Deputy Minister of Cultur... more
In which Futureling Christa Dahlstrom and John enjoy a virtual taste test and discuss the lifelong trauma of discovering that what you were promised was, in fact, not chocolate. Certificate #22095.
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- John and Ken together are great
I feel bad about my last review so I’m revising. John episodes are great. Ken episodes are great. John and Ken together are great.
Apple Podcasts5Kaydoggo
United States7 days ago - Death of Mr. McMahon
Mr. McMahon is MY HERO and you shouldn’t have libeled his good name!
Apple Podcasts5RicVinciUnited States2 months ago - I miss the old format
I’ve been Day 1 in the bunker. I have listened since Ken and John decided to start taping their lunch conversations. And I understand the need for Ken to “leave” and I think John is doing his best with all these guest hosts. But the magic isn’t there with random volunteers co-hosts. The barrier to entry might be too low or the topic selection might be too wide. But the show isn’t hitting the highs it used to bring each week.
I was envisioning a stable of regular cohosts that have some experience... more
Apple Podcasts3KamaSutraMatraCafe
Canada4 months ago - Bring Ken back for good
Great pod, but we need the band back together again
Apple Podcasts5Anthony_78
Sweden4 months ago - New phase
You’ve had a lot of good New gas, but I think the dynamic with Erin Dawson is a winner
Oops wait they both made it weird. Again
Apple Podcasts5JimmijimUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #103 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #190 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Finland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Austria/History |
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What is Omnibus about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across recent episodes, the show blends deep dives into unusual historical, cultural, and technological topics with breezy banter and strong narrative storytelling. The hosts often anchor conversations in archival detail, weaving in personal anecdotes, pop culture references, and occasional guest expertise to illuminate the era, artifact, or idea at hand. A standout is the show's ability to make obscure histories feel lively and accessible, while maintaining a curiosity-driven, conversational vibe that appeals to listeners who enjoy trivia, cultural critique, and historical curiosity. The format's flexibility and generous humor set it apart, making it a compelling time-capsule-style reference for listeners who enjoy broad-ranging, encyclope... more
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Recent guests on Omnibus include:
1. Lexi Souter
2. Emily Flake
3. David Hyde
4. Nick Butler
5. Lisa Lane
6. Bob Crawford
7. Saul Henry
8. Nabil Ayers
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