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Part-Time Genius

Part-Time Genius

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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 histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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  • Who Sent the First Spam Email? (And Why?)

    Who Sent the First Spam Email? (And Why?)
    Nov 11 2026

    It’s day 3 of our week-long countdown, 25 People Who Changed the World… for Better, for Worse, and for Sillier! Today we head to Japan to find out how vending machines got so advanced, dive into the meme-worthy true story of a shady ancient ingot merchant, and gives props to the guy who kept your house from smelling like a sewer. Plus: How one man accidentally created the sprawling criminal enterprise we now know as spam.

    • Visit John Levine’s website to learn more about his books, and check out his work with the RISE Infosec Foundation.
    • Listen to The Builders with Walter Isaacson, available now wherever you get podcasts.
    • Subscribe to Mango’s newsletter!

    Did you hear? PTG is ending on Dec. 29. If you want to tell us a fun fact for the road, let us know what the show meant to you, or just say goodbye, call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.

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    40 min
  • How Did People Cope Before the Can Opener?

    How Did People Cope Before the Can Opener?
    Nov 10 2026

    It’s day 2 of our week-long countdown, 25 People Who Changed the World… for Better, for Worse, and for Sillier! Today: How one man (okay, several men) saved us from stabbing cans with chisels, the real genius behind Ikea’s kids’ furniture section, and the surprisingly delightful story of those inflatable tube men you see dancing along the highway.

    • Subscribe to Phil Edwards’ YouTube channel and newsletter.
    • Listen to The Builders with Walter Isaacson, available now wherever you get podcasts.
    • Subscribe to Mango’s newsletter!

    Did you hear? PTG is ending on Dec. 29. If you want to tell us a fun fact for the road, let us know what the show meant to you, or just say goodbye, call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.

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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 min
  • Is Duct Tape Safe for Ducks?

    Is Duct Tape Safe for Ducks?
    Nov 9 2026

    It’s day 1 of our new week-long countdown, 25 People Who Changed the World… for Better, for Worse, and for Sillier. Today we unpack the confusing lingo behind duct tape, meet a young woman who put innovation in paper bags, and engage with a mysterious organization dedicated to collecting and cataloguing bread clips. Plus: David Nagler is back with a Dolly Parton-inspired ode to internet phone calls.

    • Visit HORG.com to learn more than you thought possible about occlupanids.
    • Check out David Nagler’s website and his band, As For the Future.
    • Listen to The Builders with Walter Isaacson, available now wherever you get podcasts.
    • Subscribe to Mango’s newsletter!

    Did you hear? PTG is ending on Dec. 29. If you want to tell us a fun fact for the road, let us know what the show meant to you, or just say goodbye, call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.

    Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    48 min
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