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Functional illiteracy occurs when a person may have some ability to read words and write some words and sign their name, but they may not be able to comprehend much of what they read or read more complex words. Functional illiteracy occurs all over the world, and in high numbers in the United States, despite recent stimulus money. In this episode, hosts Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW keep their reading mistakes in the final edit!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy_in_the_United_States https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/us/politics/schools-stimulus-covid-pandemic-aid.htmlWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MC 900 Ft. Jesus is a rapper who became popular in the 1980’s. In addition to his iconic name, he has recently come out of retirement. Listen to more as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_900_Ft._JesusWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chumbox is those boxes of clickbait ads at the sides of webpages. In the mid 2000’s, they were typically absurd headlines, but it turns out they are very successful when used correctly. Learn more with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChumboxWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upcycling is the art of taking something old and turning it into something better and new. Special guest Lesley Ware of Art To Ware, a fashion upcycling expert and author of many books joins Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW to read all about upcycling!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upcycling#ClothesWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Godzilla is the amphibious alligator dinosaur from those old movies. Did you know Godzilla comes from the sea. Join the monster party with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GodzillaWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Godzilla is the amphibious alligator dinosaur from those old movies. Did you know Godzilla comes from the sea. Join the monster party with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GodzillaWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Procedural generation exists in the world of tech to create random content. It is frequently used in the context of backgrounds and textures in video games, like in Minecraft. Learn more as about procedural generation as narrated by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procedural_generationWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love the show Succession? This week, the final episode aired. There’s no spoilers in this current events episode, we promise! Listen along with narrators Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Joan?fbclid=IwAR1i19VShkt6nhnheMjX6gt4VvUCnUgnGPQMg7vWUiRHqmiNttK9r90KX6MWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Joan was a (probably) mythical female pope who dressed as a man, but was caught as a woman when she gave birth. There are several versions of the story, and we can only hope she was real. Listen to more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Joan?fbclid=IwAR1i19VShkt6nhnheMjX6gt4VvUCnUgnGPQMg7vWUiRHqmiNttK9r90KX6MWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp was started by David Fishof, and he’s our special guest on today’s episode! The camp teaches people how to be rockstars, and is frequently taught by huge stars. Learn more as read by David Fishof, Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_'n_Roll_Fantasy_CampWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is Memorial Day, but it’s not technically Confederate Memorial Day. That said, Confederate Memorial Day is considered to be a form of white terrorism in the United States, despite several states officially observing it. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_Memorial_DayWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stick figure is a simplistic line drawing of a person. The oldest traced stick figure is over 33,000 years old! Some of them can be slightly more complex, but they are basic in their nature. Learn more about stick figures as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stick_figureWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stick figure is a simplistic line drawing of a person. The oldest traced stick figure is over 33,000 years old! Some of them can be slightly more complex, but they are basic in their nature. Learn more about stick figures as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stick_figureWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us are used to “perfect” produce, but in nature, produce comes in many different shapes and sizes. This article goes into the many different forms a vegetable can take. Listen to more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unusually_shaped_fruits_and_vegetablesWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara May Cameron is in the news this week because her 69th birthday is featured as a Google Doodle. Barbara was a powerful advocate for Native American rights, women’s rights, and LGBTQ rights. Celebrate her life along with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_May_CameronWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Everlasting Gobstopper is an invention by Willy Wonka and first appears in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Since the first movie came out, there has been a real life candy of the same name. The candy is round and has 3 layers. Come get sweet with Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everlasting_GobstopperWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may remember Salt Bae as the guy who would sprinkle salt on food and it became a meme. He owns multiple restaurants, and is frequently causing controversy. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Bae?fbclid=IwAR2v094ab-PbV6dP9JUteuY3Z5eyR46WbAfUVVhDeTHqmaeyn-LATQfON20WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re joined by Mumps member Paul Rutner to talk about the band! Mumps is some of the original punk. Learn more as read by Paul Rutner, Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumps_(rock_band)WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey PlannerA journey planner is a platform that assists in planning a trip. Today, WikiListen is joined by special guest Scott Lengel who created AdventureGenie, a platform to plan a trip especially with the use of RV’s and campers. Use discount code WIKILISTEN60 to get $60 off a membership for AdventureGenie! Listen to the episode as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_plannerWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A catfight is a fight between two people regardless of gender, though they are usually thought of as fights between a blonde woman and a brunette woman. These fights have been sexualised, even when the fight is about a serious topic. Learn more as narrated by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/CatfightWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A body camera is a camera that is worn on the body, on a helmet, jacket, or otherwise. Some examples include Google Glass, or the cameras many police officers wear. They can be used for many different purposes, but have not been proven effective in the police force at this time to prevent unnecessary physical force. Listen to more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_cameraWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever ridden in a robotaxi? You may have a new opportunity to if you live in California or Phoenix, because Waymo just announced they’re extending their autonomous driver taxi service! Learn more as reported by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waymohttps://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Waymo_announces_expansion_of_autonomous_taxi_coverage_in_Arizona,_San_Francisco WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may remember Ask.com as a relic of a search engine, but did you know it’s still active? They’re always re-branding and trying to innovate, and here at WikiListen, we appreciate that. Learn more about their history and what they’re up to today as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask.comWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roko’s Basilisk is a thought experiment involving artificial intelligence. Basically, if you know about Roko’s Basilisk, and you’re not actively trying to help it, it will destroy you. Learn more about this very happy thought as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basiliskWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roko’s Basilisk is a thought experiment involving artificial intelligence. Basically, if you know about Roko’s Basilisk, and you’re not actively trying to help it, it will destroy you. Learn more about this very happy thought as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basiliskWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Mother’s Day! Did you know that your mom gave birth to you? Celebrate it by listening along to hosts Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BirthWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Mother’s Day! Did you know that your mom gave birth to you? Celebrate it by listening along to hosts Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BirthWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donkey Konga is a rhythm-based video game for GameCube that was released in the early 2000’s. What makes it special is the use of bongo-shaped controllers with a built-in microphone so one can clap as well as “play” the bongos to different songs. Get groovy with hosts Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_KongaWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, writers have been on strike in New York City and in Hollywood. WikiListen is joined today by special guest and longtime Saturday Night Live writer Bryan Tucker to read along with Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW to learn more!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Writers_Guild_of_America_strikehttps://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/writers-strike-tv-shows-impacted-rcna83091WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! You look just like my friend! That’s what you say to someone who looks just like someone you know. Some people are even able to turn it into a profession if they look like a celebrity. Listen along as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Look-alikeWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SmarterChild was an artificial intelligence chatbot introduced in the early 2000’s on AIM and MSN. One could talk to SmarterChild about anything and even play games with it! Learn more about this relic as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmarterChildWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains language regarding sexual assault, suicide, and other graphic issues. David Reimer was born as a twin and then given a botched circumcision. Because of this, his parents, doctors, and psychologists decided he was to be raised socially as a girl, and encountered abuse from a psychology growing up. Learn more about his tragic story as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_ReimerWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many different ways to wear a badge of shame. From a literally physical indicator, to character traits. Listen to more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badge_of_shameWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many different ways to wear a badge of shame. From a literally physical indicator, to character traits. Listen to more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badge_of_shameWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shut up and WikiListen because you’re about to learn about the origins of the command phrase “shut up”. It is generally seen as rude, and there are many variants. Listen to more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shut_upWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rent Is Too Damn High Party is a single-issue political party based on the fact that housing costs in NYC are extremely high. Recently, in the news, New York State is voting to increase the rent in stabilized housing. Listen to more as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_Is_Too_Damn_High_Party https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/nyregion/nyc-rent-stabilized-increase.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage&section=New%20York WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, this quote comes from a movie. The real quote is similar, but was decided to be too clunky for the scene in the movie. However, you’ll have no need to call Houston when you listen to this episode hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston,_we_have_a_problemWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn’t love filled pastas? Fagottini and ravioli are both examples of filled pasta with history as rich as its filling. Learn more as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fagottini https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RavioliWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally May 1! That can only mean one thing: NSYNC. The way they sing “it’s gonna be me” sounds like “it’s gonna be May”. Listen to more about the song and the meme as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Gonna_Be_MeWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rabies is, well, horrifying. Once symptoms show, it is unlikely you’ll survive, but luckily, if you get the vaccine quickly enough, you’ll almost definitely live. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies#PrognosisWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rabies is, well, horrifying. Once symptoms show, it is unlikely you’ll survive, but luckily, if you get the vaccine quickly enough, you’ll almost definitely live. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies#PrognosisWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that some people consider the 13th floor of a building to be unlucky? Because of this, older buildings often re-label the 13th floor with another number. Learn more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_floorWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have seen the marketing for the new Super Mario movie, and you’ve probably heard Jack Black’s long song for Peach as well. His song has hit the charts in a big way, and we can understand why. Listen to more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaches_(Jack_Black_song)WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A goblin shark is a type of deep-water shark that looks, well, insane. That said, the goblin shark is incredibly fascinating. Learn some shark facts as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblin_sharkWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may know blowing a raspberry as using your mouth to make a fart sound, or blowing on a baby’s tummy to tickle them. You might be surprised to learn that the sound is not generally used in language. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowing_a_raspberryWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argleton is a town that appeared on Google Maps, but does not really exist. However, people decided to make it seem as if it is real. Learn more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argleton?fbclid=IwAR3umaUFE9Lf_dp3l5oNzGOOam_ahyjxPuZcV5B0ZELt0n5yIlHMYV9nU1cWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baskerville Effect is a self-fulfilling prophecy where people who believe a certain day of the month is unlucky are more likely to die of heart problems. Research has been done to support this phenomenon, but others have criticized it and found that there are actually fewer deaths on “unlucky” days. Listen to more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baskerville_effectWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok is, of course, the app that everyone is on now. People post short videos of any type, but the app has stirred up a significant amount of controversy. Listen to more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTokWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for another hoax! A hoax was spread with the message that Lenin ate so many psychedelic mushrooms, that he himself became a mushroom. Of course, this did not happen. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenin_was_a_mushroomWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The population is declining all around the world. From an economic standpoint, people care because it reduces the amount of available employees. Learn more about population decline as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_decline https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/30/opinion/china-world-population-decline.htmlWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.