
Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histori... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 455 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… an ad for cigarettes?! For the past 102 years, people have been using airplanes to turn exhaust into ads, political slogans, birthday greetings, and more. But where did this strangely brilliant idea come from? What ki... more
It’s the 44th annual Part-Time Genius Awards! We’re honoring the people—and creatures—behind the year’s best stories, including a fungus that plays keyboards, a rare snail looking for love, a very nerdy math holiday, an incredible invention for astro... more
Whether you're an amateur bear enthusiast or prepping for a bear convention, these are the bear facts you'll need! Will and Mango explore a Canadian bear jail, learn why Pizzlies are taking over the world, and discover why Paddington Bear was once th... more
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The show is really loose with facts, presenting outright wrong claims as scientific certainty, and then there’s a weird fascination with proudly announcing hatred for cats.
The pirate one is my favorite I’ve been listening to it for like six months (as in I’ve been relistening to it)
From the podcast that Will an Mangesh helped create Daniel and Jorge explain the universe the co host Jorge left and started working on science stuff that Will and Mangesh also helped create.
So initially, I was really excited to see this episode because I’ve always wanted to learn Esperanto, but I haven’t been able to find a place that can teach it simply. It was a really good episode, but it never explained or offered the best way to learn the language Like who offers it.
De best show. My name is Penelope🦹♂️
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Listeners are taken on a journey filled with quirky trivia and fascinating facts that often blur the lines between the bizarre and the enlightening. Common themes include exploration of unusual historical events, innovative inventions, unique animals, and diverse cultural phenomena. Episodes showcase a commitment to curiosity, often featuring engaging stories and scientific insights that make learning joyful and relatable. The hosts utilize humor and playful banter to enhance the listening experience, ensuring that even complex topics are presented in an accessible and entertaining manner.
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Part-Time Genius launched 9 years ago and published 455 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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4. Erin McCarthy
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8. Stephanie Foo
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