Wiki University
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -A show that dives down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia to explore the sum of all human knowledge. In each episode comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez start at one article and navigate their way across Wikipedia to wherever the Wiki winds take them.
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We're living to 150! Who's in?
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIt was once thought that a human was not physically capable of running a a mile under four minutes or summiting Everest. Now many people achieve those feats every year. It begs the question, does the same hold true for aging? Is 100 a benchmark in the collective unconscious that tells them the end is near? This week we'll learn about the oldest human ever, Jeanne Calment, who was 122 at her death in 1997. Also in this episode, Kyle and Jheisson learn about cherry poisoning, Tasmania, archipe...
Rapid Fire Wiki: Beautiful People, the Kennedys, and a 15yr Ponzi Scheme
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBWhen the UN was founded in 1945 what San Fransisco madam hosted many of the delegates at her brothel? Did Marilyn Monroe die because of her ties to the Kennedys? How did Marilyn Manson get his name? What exactly is a barbiturate? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they rock their way across Wikipedia from a San Fransisco madam, to the death of Marylin Monroe, to the crimes of Bernie Madoff and life imprisonment. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: ht...
Rapid Fire Wiki: Acid House Parties, Jujutsu, and getting drunk on Horse Necks
March 27, 2024 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat two forms of combat were combined to create jujutsu? What are the ingredients in a horse neck cocktail? Are citrus fruits really just big berries? What gives acid house music its unique sound? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bump their way across Wikipedia from the underground acid house parties of the 1980's to citrus fruit, to Matthew C. Perry (the commander not the actor), to the end of Japanese Isolation in the 1850's. You might learn too much! TikTok: ht...
Support All Women: The History of the Sports Bra and Spandex
March 22, 2024 00:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWas the sports bra as important as Title XI for women in sports? What moment in female sports history made the sports bra acceptable as outerwear? Do you know what WD-40 stands for? What were women's girdles made of prior to the introduction of spandex? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they mansplain their way across Wikipedia from the history of the sports bra, to WD-40, and the spandex shortage of 1987! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://...
Helen Duncan: The woman who barfed up egg whites and ghosts
March 13, 2024 17:13 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAre all mediums fake? Do milk baths ward off evil spirits? What is the musical genre of psychobilly? Will everyone have 15 minutes of fame? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive into the life of Scottish medium Helen Duncan, learn about The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, and get into a heavy debate about The Grape Lady. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
But why does a cat land on it's feet?
March 06, 2024 18:24 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWe all know that cats land on their feet, but WHY do they land on their feet? Why does it seem like older buildings were better than the buildings of today? Why did Russian scientists shoot a stray dog named Laika into space? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as the glide down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia exploring the science behind falling cats, dogs and space and the phenomenon of survivorship bias. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.you...
Is it time to buy property on Mars?
February 28, 2024 17:15 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat is a Martian? What are the challenges of setting up a colony on Mars? Can humans change the climate of a planet for good? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they blast off of Wikipedia to learn about the colonization of Mars. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/ Music provided by Davey and the Chains
Cincinnati Chili: A Midwest Delicacy
February 21, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBStrap on and strap in because on this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson head to Cincinnati and get a taste of what makes their chili so unique. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/ Music provided by Davey and the Chains
Nominative Determinism: Can your name dictate who you become?
February 14, 2024 17:44 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWas Sue Yoo destined to be an attorney? Was Brian Overstreet a preordained street cleaner? If your last name is Smiley are you bound to be a dentist? The history of names took a fascinating turn in 11th century England when people first started using surnames that typically described a persons career, physical location or physical attributes. This practice eventually faded, but names still may determine your fate. On this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson explore nominative determinism whi...
The Great Emu War of 1932: MOUNT UP!
February 08, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week on Wiki U you'll learn about Australia's Great Emu War of 1932 when Australia's military went into battle against 20,000 emus! We'll also do a shallow dive into emu mating habits and also discuss the world record for the longest throw. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/ Music provided by Davey and the Chains
Why do we stay up late for no reason at all?
January 31, 2024 16:24 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBBedtime procrastination is a psychological phenomenon that involves needlessly and voluntarily delaying going to bed, despite foreseeably being worse off as a result. It's the cause of depression, irritability, and even a shorter life span, so why do we do it? This episode of Wiki U attempts to uncover the reasons behind bedtime procrastination and ways to combat the phenomenon, we'll also lear about the 996 working hour system which is popular in China, finally we'll dive into what is poss...
What can you cook inside of a dishwasher and how do they work?
January 23, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBDid you know there are foods that can be cooked in a dishwasher? It steams, it broils, it bakes and on top of all that it washes dishes! In today's class we learn all about dishwashers, how they work, and a dinner that can be prepared inside of one. We'll also briefly cover the career of horror film star Vincent Price who has multiple Hollywood Walk of Fame stars and also did some dishwasher cooking! Our sponsor for this episode is Magic Mind! For the month of January you can use the code W...
The Mexican Music of Cold War Yugoslavia: Yu-Mex
January 17, 2024 00:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson cover the Yugoslavian/Mexican music mashup, Yu-Mex. While it is no longer a country, the story of Mexican music and movies weaving their way into Yugoslavian culture is fascinating. With a WWII uprising against the Nazi's and a split with Soviet Russia, the people of Yugoslavia identified with the parallel story of the Mexican Revolution. Another revolution was brewing in Yugoslavia in the late 1980's when Brad Pitt visited the country to film The ...
The Flying Ford Pinto and Comedians who Died on Stage
January 10, 2024 07:17 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn 1971 the Ford Pinto was released into the world and soon earned a reputation for being a car that explodes. Despite having that knowledge, the smart guys at Advanced Vehicle Engineers decided to attach a Pinto to a plane to create a flying car. They created the AVE Mizar which took flight in 1973. Also in this episode we'll be covering inventors who were killed by their own inventions and comedians who died while performing. Our sponsor for this episode is Magic Mind! For the month of Ja...
Chiropractors: Glorified back crackers or actual science?
January 02, 2024 21:39 - 32 minutes - 30 MBYou may want to think your relationship with your chiropractor after hearing this story. In 1895 D.D. Palmer was told a joke and laughed so hard that he smacked another man on the back inadvertently cracking his back. This event, combined with talking to a dead (ghost) doctor led to the founding of chiropractic, a pseudoscience that is a 450 MILLION DOLLAR industry in the United States! As crazy as that sounds, people go to chiropractors all the time to have their backs manipulated, adjusted...
The Deadly Christmas Flood of 1717
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBKyle and Jheisson get deep into the holiday season by learning all about Amsterdam's Red Light District and fall into learning about the Blue Light District. You're going to want to know about the different lights BEFORE you visit. After that it's all bodies, bodies, bodies as they wade through the details of the Christmas Flood of 1717. Finally they satisfy their sweet-tooth by reviewing the Wiki article for Dark Chocolate. This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind, a drink that helps ...
The Real Rudolph: Drunk, Philanderer, and Involved in Pearl Harbor
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn the Christmas spirit Kyle and Jheisson uncover all the dirt on Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, learn about Japanese WWII propaganda and the ties to our little reindeer friend, dive into the Wikipedia article for The Maury Povich Show and learn about the filthy world of sperm theft! This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind, a drink that helps boost your productivity with no jittery crash. Use the promo code WIKIU20 at check out for 20% off. https://www.magicmind.com/wikiu TikTok: http...
The Crazy Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt
December 12, 2023 20:45 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThis episode covers the attempted assassination of Teddy Roosevelt, the General Slocum disaster, and a hero of that disaster Mary Ann Mcann. In 1912 Teddy Roosevelt was almost killed by an assassin. Rather than die, he sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and continued on with his day as planned. This is a wild story and one that often gets overlooked in the history books. Also in this episode Kyle and Jheisson cover the General Slocumb disaster which was the worst maritime disaster of the ...
Buzkashi: Afghanistan's Unbelievable National Sport
December 05, 2023 19:16 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBImagine a sport that is like basketball but on horses and the ball is is a goat carcass. That's Buzkashi, the national sport of Afghanistan. It came about during the 10th century when nomadic tribes stole goats from each other and is incredibly popular in Central Asia. Kyle and Jheisson do a shallow dive into the sport and gab about their Thanksgivings, Korean BBQ and not getting covid. -- Find Wiki U on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube under the handle @wikiuniversity Music provided by Dav...
The tiger who grew up in a Harlem apartment: Ming of Harlem
November 28, 2023 16:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHow does one raise a tiger in NYC public housing? When is it best to tell your roommates that they've been living with a tiger? What conditions would you put up with to pay just 88 center per year in rent? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they claw their way across Wikipedia from Ming of Harlem, who was a tiger living in public housing, to the Fuggerei, which is the oldest public housing in the world. -- Follow Wiki U for video content on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram ...
Tacoma smells like a fart, let's find out why
November 21, 2023 20:36 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWhy does the city of Tacoma stink so bad? Like it literally stinks. Like rotten eggs and farts. Why were people throwing dead horses in the waterways of New York City during the 1800's? Is the rendering of meat parts the one of the best ways to recycle? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they smell their way across Wikipedia from the Aroma of Tacoma to Dead Horse Bay. --- For video of the podcast follow Wiki U on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube under the handle @wikiunivers...
Razzle Dazzle: The bizarre camouflage inspired by Zebras
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBWhy were navies during WWI painting their ships like zebras to "hide" from the enemy? What products in our daily lives were inspired by animals? How did the invention of the bicycle change the place of women in society? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they float across Wikipedia from dazzle camouflage to biomimetics and then mansplain their way through the article for bicycling and feminism. Follow @wikiuniversity on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram for additional video c...
Marsupials: Fanny packs of the animal kingdom
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWhy do marsupials have pouches? Are they just for storing their phone, wallet, and keys or is there more to it? Do you know what exotic meats Arby's started selling? If you knew how veal was produced would you still eat it? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive into marsupials, the walking fanny packs of the animal kingdom! --- Follow Wiki U on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram @wikiuniversity Music provided by Davey and the Chains TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wi...
Rerelease: JFK, Castro, and the Exploding Shell
October 31, 2023 20:31 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBComedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez make their way across Wikipedia from the growing sport of underwater rugby to the Salad Oil Scandal of 1963. In between they uncover plots to assassinate Fidel Castro, JFK mob ties, and Jheisson's history of fraud. - Follow Wiki U on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @wikiuniversity Music provided by Daisy and the Chains TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: htt...
Ford Pinto: The story of the exploding car
October 24, 2023 16:34 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Ford Pinto was released in the 1970's as a budget friendly sub-compact car to compete with small cars arriving from Japan. It is frequently ranked as one of the worst cars of all time primarily due to the fact that every once in a while it exploded during collisions. On this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson uncover why Pintos went up in flames, the story behind the rushed design and lawsuits that followed. Follow Wiki U on Youtube, TikTok, and Instagram @wikiuniversity Music provide...
The Twinkie Defense: How a junk food addiction led to murder!
October 17, 2023 15:13 - 35 minutes - 33 MBCould eating Twinkies drive a person to murder? What famed director got their start filming a "Got Milk?" commercial? What is the best way to eat an Oreo? Do you twist it? Cream first? Dip it in milk? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they snack their way across Wikipedia uncovering the truth about the Twinkie Defense in the landmark trial of Dan White for the murder of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. Could eating Twinkies drive a person to murder? What famed director got...
He preserved his corpse bride for seven years
October 10, 2023 15:13 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis is the bizarre story of Carl Tanzler, a German immigrant who fell in love with a beautiful dying woman and obsessed over her for many years after her death. But was Tanzler a sick grave robber or a hopeless romantic? Is Key West the birthplace of Florida Man? How did the Baha Men reach such great heights with their worldwide hit, Who Let the Dogs Out? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dig their way across Wikipedia from Carl Tanzler to the Baha Men. For Wiki U v...
Who keeps the mail that never gets delivered?
October 03, 2023 13:48 - 42 minutes - 39 MBDid Elvis actually die on the toilet? Is the worst way to die drowning in human excrement? Where do lost letters and packages go and more importantly who gets to keep them? In this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they uncover the mysteries of dead letter mail, the death of Elvis Presley, and the disgusting, repulsive Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184. - Music provided by Daisy and the Chains Follow Wiki U on TikTok and Instagram @wikiuniversity TikTok...
Do you only eat chicken tendies? You might be a neophobe!
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBDo you or a loved one hate trying new foods? Is the majority of your diet pasta and chicken tenders? Do you always drink the same things, go the same places, and watch the same things? You could be suffering from neophobia- he fear of new things. Join us as we unravel the psychological and evolutionary roots of this fear, exploring how it impacts our daily lives, decision-making, and even our cultural norms.Neophobia can hinder personal growth and innovation, but there are some strategies to...
Death on the Dance Floor: The Dancing Plague of 1518
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBImagine an entire town struck by an uncontrollable urge to dance, leading to exhaustion, madness, and even death. How could something as simple as dancing turn into an inexplicable and terrifying epidemic? Was this what the olds were worried about in Footloose? Join Kyle and Jheisson uncover the shocking events that unfolded in Strasbourg, France in the summer of 1518, when hundreds of people succumbed to a mysterious compulsion to dance for days on end. What caused this mass hysteria, and ...
How to ward off the evil eye and the fascinating history of the middle finger
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBOn this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson dive deep into the Evil Eye! Jheisson kicks off the show explaining how the evil eye and evil eye prevention played a major role in his childhood. After that we learned about the history and cultural significance of the middle finger and Kyle tells a harrowing road rage story of how it got him in some trouble. + If you feel like you learned something on this episode please tell a friend and leave a review + Wiki University also regularly posts vi...
Tradwives and the Amazing Story of a Non-trad Woman
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIs every female celebrity attempting to cultivate a global look? Why are some women reverting to female roles from the 1950's? What lessons can we learn from Tom Cruise? How did a non-traditional woman defy the odds to become a chemist and invent a product that changed spills, stains, and dirt? On this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they mansplain their way across Wikipedia from celebrities Blac Chyna and Ariana Grande to Tradwives and surprising disco...
Trad Wives and the Amazing Story of an Non-trad Woman
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIs every female celebrity attempting to cultivate a global look? Why are some women reverting to female roles from the 1950's? What lessons can we learn from Tom Cruise? How did a non-traditional woman defy the odds to become a chemist and invent a product that changed spills, stains, and dirt? On this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they mansplain their way across Wikipedia from celebrities Blac Chyna and Ariana Grande to Tradwives and surprising disco...
An Environmental Disaster for Charity: Balloonfest '86
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBFor years the city of Cleveland was known for their terrible sports teams, a steel industry that went belly up, and having a river that was so polluted it caught fire. But in 1986 it was finally Cleveland's time to shine! City leaders concocted an event so grand that the Mistake on the Lake would no longer be the laughingstock of the country. It would be called Balloonfest '86 and would see the release of 1.5 million balloons over the city to raise money for charity. Balloons are fun and col...
Trailblazing Women, Infamous Mystery, and the Evolution of Insurance!
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin us on this rollercoaster ride through time, exploring how Nellie Bly fearlessly delved into corruption, challenged norms, and embarked on a record-breaking journey around the globe. Meanwhile, the puzzling story of Lizzie Halliday's alleged acts of violence and her place in history will leave you questioning fact from fiction. But that's not all! Dive into the fascinating history of insurance, from its ancient roots in risk management to its modern-day significance. Discover how it eme...
Dwayne The Rock Johnson: The hardest example of soft power
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWhy do Thai restaurants seem to be everywhere? Is brutalist architecture keeping people down? What is your hometown urban myth? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bounce around Wikipedia learning about soft power, brutalist architecture, the industrial revolution, finally they wrap up the episode with Kyle telling a little true crime story about a murderer who lived in his house. Follow Wiki U on TikTok, Youtube and Instagram @wikiuniversity Music by Davey and Chains...
Eleanor Roosevelt Literally Caged a Baby
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBEleanor Roosevelt was a feminist icon, First Lady, and known proponent of baby cages. In this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson discuss the rise and fall of baby cages, discover the history of air conditioning, and learn about how paper is made! --- Follow @wikiuniversity on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for videos and clips TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniver...
Horror, Exploitation, Gore, and the Nastiest of Films
July 07, 2023 13:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBHow did VHS lead to the rise of horror and gore films? Are there any plot holes in the movies Child's Play 3 or Cannibal Holocaust? What do Satanists really believe? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they learn about "video nasties" the films of the 1980's that were too obscene for the public, uncover the truth behind the satanic panic, and discuss how hot terrorists are in movies. For more Wiki U content follow along @wikiuniversity on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Mus...
Boaty McBoatface is the reason the internet can't be in charge of anything
June 30, 2023 16:18 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIt's summer session so we're keeping things light! Why is there a submersible in the Royal Navy named Boaty McBoatface? Why aren't penguins scared of humans? How are killer whales sinking boats off the coast of Portugal? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they float across Wikipedia learning about Boaty McBoatface, Pip Squeaks, penguins, killer whales, and the history of Sea World! Watch Wiki U videos on Youtube, TikTok and Instagram @wikiuniversity Music provided by Dave...
Dudes are taking over baby showers
June 23, 2023 13:59 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIt's a limited time, special edition episode of Wiki U! When did men start going to baby showers? Were the Middle Ages the worst time to become a mother? Is it tasteless to ask for monetary gifts via Venmo? What are the benefits of talking in the 3rd person? What NY rapper hit it big before he graduated high school? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bounce their way across Wikipedia going from the history of baby showers, to talking in the 3rd person, Mary J. Blige, ...
Harry R. Truman: The guy who fought a volcano and tried to drown his wife
June 16, 2023 19:17 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBSome people would call Harry R Truman a legend. Others, like his ex-wife who he tried to drown in a lake would probably say he was a terrible person. Everyone would call him stubborn. In 1980 when Mt. St Helen's showed signs of blowing its top Truman refused to leave the area and instead hunkered down with his sixteen cats. In this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson learn about his life, the Mt. St. Helen's eruption, and the Great Comet of the 1800's. It's an old timey podcast! --- Follow...
The Infinite Monkey Theorem
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBCould even a monkey write Romeo and Juliet? Does all Scotch come from Scotland? Was WC Fields a comedic genius, troubled soul, or just terrible person? What's the difference between scotch, whiskey and scotch whiskey? When was whiskey used as currency in the U.S.? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they click clack their way across Wikipedia from the Infinite Monkey Theorem to the Whiskey Rebellion. You can watch all of Wiki U's lessons and classes on YouTube, TikTok and In...
Two Thumbs Up! The best rating system of all time?
June 02, 2023 10:25 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBDid Siskel and Ebert revolutionize the way we appreciate movies? What were the first homeless shelters of London like? Is Dave Matthews Band the greatest band of all time? Is Grave Digger his all-time banger? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they thumb their way across Wikipedia from Siskel and Ebert to Forbes Magazine. --- Watch Wiki U vids on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPD...
Remember Trapper Keepers?
May 26, 2023 07:19 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWhy were Trapper Keepers so cool? We use petroleum products all the time, but why can we eat some of them? Why should you always wear gloves when you cut chili peppers? Is there another type of pencil other than No. 2? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they organize their way across Wikipedia from Hunan Hand Syndrome to Trapper Keepers. ---- Find Wiki U video content on TIkTok, Instagram, and Youtube @wikiuniversity TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTu...
Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, MSG and the Illicit Restaurant Oil Trade
May 19, 2023 18:07 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWhy is recycled restaurant oil so dangerous? Why is is called gutter oil? Is MSG really all that bad for you to eat? Is Chinese restaurant syndrome real or is it just racist? What is the history of dinner? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they travel across Wikipedia from the illicit gutter oil trade in China to the tastiest dish on the menu, Peking Duck. Video episodes and shorts of the podcast and be found on our YouTube channel, TikTok and Instagram @Wikiuniversity ...
Nature deficit disorder and parents living in fear!
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAre you an indoor kid or an outdoor kid? Are parents living with unnecessary fear for their children? What is the opposite of straight edge and how did it get started? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they hike their way across Wikipedia from the Washington D.C. punk scene of the 1980's to present day studies that say kids aren't spending enough time outside. Finally they wrap things up with a shallow dive into some lighthearted topics like the Ebola Virus and Anthrax. W...
Wife Carrying and Swaffelen: Romance is in the air!
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAre you and your significant other close enough to flip upside down and race other couples? In this episode Kyle and Jheisson haul their way across wikipedia as they explore the relatively new sport of wife carrying, dabble in slap contests, learn about Swaffelen, the Netherlands word of the year in 2008, before finishing their journey by visiting the Seven Wonders of the World. -- For more Wiki U content follow along on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @wikiuniversity TikTok: https://www....
The Stanford Marshmallow Experiment: Are you into edging?
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBKyle and Jheisson edge their way across Wikipedia as they research the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment, invest some time in the life of John Bogle inventor of the index fund, discuss mark Twain's impact on comedy, and shake through Wikipedia's list of biggest earthquakes. Will LA ever get to experience the BIG ONE? Follow @wikiuniversity on TikTok and Instagram and be sure to tell a friend about the podcast. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube....
How to get away with murder...be pragmatic about it?
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBKyle and Jheisson try to wrap their head around the philosophy of pragmatism, study the phenomenon of animal mobbing, and Jheisson tells a harrowing story about his interaction with a beautiful bulldog in the grocery store. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/ Music provided by Davey and the Chains
Filipino Love Language: Balikbayan Boxes, Munster Cheese, and the history of Black People in Ireland
March 10, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWhat's a manic pixie dream girl? Have you heard about Sparryon? Why did black people move from the US to Ireland? Kyle and Jheisson answer theses questions and more as they climb into the care package that is Wikipedia and head to the Philippines to peek into the history of Balikbayan boxes, discuss Ronaldo's botched statue, and debate the best way to confront teens. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw Instagram...