Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius
iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope · iHeartPodcasts
Show overview
Part-Time Genius has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 477 episodes, alongside 15 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 39 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 43 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 139 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 477 episodesAre Potatoes Dangerous?
How to Tell When Someone Is Lying
Skyline Drive: BTS Grandpas
What’s the Story Behind the Dogs Playing Poker Painting?
What's the Best Way to Sit? (And Other Important Questions About Work)
Skyline Drive: Trickle-Down Astrology
9 Side Hustles of the Rich & Famous
What’s a Salamander’s Superpower? with Emily Graslie
Skyline Drive: The Truth According to Jean
7 Blunders of the Ancient World
9 Stompy Facts About Godzilla
Skyline Drive: It’s Supposed to Be Fun
Is Itching Contagious? (And Does Scratching Really Help?)
Do You Have to Pay These Strange Taxes?
Are Pay Phones Making a Comeback?
Why Are Whales So Big? with Nick Pyenson!
9 Facts About Buttons That Aren't Nuclear
bonusWill, Gabe and Mango take the focus off the nuclear button, and put it squarely on all the other buttons out there that are feeling a little neglected, from colonial button molds to Jimmy Carter’s panic button accident in a bathroom. This episode originally aired on January 4, 2018. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social! Photo by Olga Kovalski via Unsplash. Thanks, Olga! Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to Make a Scottish Tartan (Without Going to Scotland!)
What unique title do you earn if you climb Scotland’s tallest mountains? How is the Scots language being preserved? What’s the deep, dark secret behind bagpipes? And most important, do you support Will and Mango’s plan to register an official Part-Time Genius tartan with the Scottish government? Today we’ve got 9 kilt-tilting facts about Scotland! Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social! Photo by K. Mitch Hodge via Unsplash. Thanks, K. Mitch! Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Did the Avocado Conquer the World?
Forget boring toast—the world has been making all sorts of avocado advances. Why aren't you using an avocado sock? Should you be investing in diet avocados from Spain? And why aren't you drinking your lattes out of avocado shells, like Australians do? Will and Mango dive deep into the tasty world of avocados to determine why they took so long to catch on, and what Baywatch Nights has to do with their popularity. (Spoiler: Very little.) This episode originally aired on April 27, 2018. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social! Photo by Estúdio Bloom via Unsplash. Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is The Legend of Zelda the Perfect Video Game?
Strap on your sword and grab your ocarina, because today we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda! Join Mango and Gabe as they uncover the secrets of Nintendo's landmark fantasy series, including the real-world inspirations and technical breakthroughs that helped bring the games to life. Plus: The inspiring story of a nonagenarian Zelda fan, and the reason why Link is so darn handsome. Follow Jon Cartwright on Bluesky and subscribe to his YouTube channel, Good Vibes Gaming! Follow Killer Carp on Instagram and subscribe to his YouTube channel! Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social! Photo by Ben Hamler via Unsplash. Thanks, Ben! Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.