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S1 Ep 239Mariko Aoki Phenomenon
The Mariko Aoki Phenomenon is an occurrence of the urge to defecate uponbeing inside of a bookstore. Science and medicine have not confirmed thatthis is real or clinical, but some speculate that this happens because peoplewalk around a bookstore which stimulates the digestive system. Learn moreby Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariko_Aoki_phenomenonWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 238Cheese Fries
Cheese fries are French fries with cheese on them. They became morepopular in the 1950’s after Cheez Whiz became mainstream. In addition,there are other versions of cheese fries such as Disco Fries in New Jerseywhich has cheese and gravy. Learn more as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSNand Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_friesWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 237United Airlines Flight 976
On this flight, a man became violent toward flight attendants because theyrefused to serve him more alcohol. In addition to becoming violent, he thendecided to poop on the service cart and then spread it around. Notsurprisingly, he got in trouble after the pilot attempted to make anemergency landing. Learn more by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and VictorVarnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines_Flight_976?fbclid=IwAR1b9PZQV5QxceRyV2eVmZmtlDG_lortMahB6KDLsEPJx6QZfkns7aUCZdcWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 236Hurricane Party
This week, Hurricane Ian is hitting the coast. Some people like to throwparties when a hurricanes hit, so Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman,LMSW read the article for it.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_partyWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 235Capri Sun
Capri Sun is the iconic juice drink that comes in a pouch. Kid-friendly, butless babyish than a juice box, Capri Sun comes in a shockingly large amountof flavors. Listen as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman,LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capri_SunWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 234Hello
The word “hello” is a greeting used in the English language. Surprisingly, theword itself is relatively new, as recently as approximately the 1800’s. Learnabout the origins of “hello” as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and VictorVarnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HelloWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 233Vlad the Impaler
Get ready for Spooky Season because it’s time for Vlad the Impaler. Vlad theImpaler, otherwise known as Dracula was a ruler of Romania. Learn moreabout him 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/Vlad_the_ImpalerWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 232Teleportation
Teleportation is the act of moving an object from point A to point B, butwithout actually traversing physical distance. Listen to more, including VictorVarnado, KSN’s explanation of quantum physics to Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeleportationWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 231Freedom of Thought
Freedom of thought, most literally, is the concept that people can have theirown independent thoughts, ideas, and opinions separate from someoneelse’s. Politically, freedom of thought falls along other freedoms, such asfreedom of religion. Nobody can effectively be persecuted for their thoughtsbecause there is currently no way to read a person’s mind. Learn more withRachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_thoughtWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 230Q*bert Part 2
This week, special guest Warren Davis, creator of classic, iconic arcade gameQ*bert joins WikiListen with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado,KSN to read the Wikipedia article on Q*bert and dispel some myths. Why isthis current events? Because WikiListen has its own video game out now athighscorewinsmoney.com!Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q*bertWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 229Q*bert Part 1
This week, special guest Warren Davis, creator of classic, iconic arcade game Q*bert joins WikiListen with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN to read the Wikipedia article on Q*bert and dispel some myths. Why is this current events? Because WikiListen has its own video game out now at highscorewinsmoney.com! Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q*bertWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 228Anal bleaching
Anal bleaching is when a person uses chemicals to lighten the skin aroundtheir anus. This became popular in the 2000’s, and is a cosmetic choice.Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW will help you learn moreabout its origins and chemicals!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_bleachingWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 227Rational Agent
A rational agent is a person or object that believes it can make a decisionbased in logic and the given situation. Quite literally, a rational agent simplymakes decisions. Learn more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW andVictor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_agentWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 226Sedlec Ossuary
The Sedlec Ossuary is a chapel that contains human skeletons of up to70,000 people. These bones are arranged decoratively. Get spooky withVictor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_OssuaryWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 225The Meaning of Life.
What is the meaning of life, anyway? You get to decide. But Victor Varnado,KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW provide some prompts and questions fromWikipedia to help inspire your answer.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning_of_lifeWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 224Twerking Part 2
Twerking is a dance move born in the 1980’s as part of the bounce hip-hopscene in New Orleans. Although twerking has been around that long, it saw aresurgence in popularity in the 2000’s and 2010’s by artists such asBeyonce, Nicki Minaj, and Miley Cyrus. Learn more about twerking as hostedby Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TwerkingWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 223Twerking Part 1
Twerking is a dance move born in the 1980’s as part of the bounce hip-hopscene in New Orleans. Although twerking has been around that long, it saw aresurgence in popularity in the 2000’s and 2010’s by artists such asBeyonce, Nicki Minaj, and Miley Cyrus. Learn more about twerking as hostedby Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TwerkingWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 222Depression Cake
This week, rates of inflation in the US continued to go up instead of down. Inspired by this, Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN read the article on depression cakes, which are cakes invented during the Great Depression to save money by substituting ingredients. Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_cake https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/09/13/business/inflation-cpi-report WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/WikiListen Instagram @WikiListen Twitter @Wiki_Listen Youtube Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 221Alex (parrot)
Alex was a parrot that appeared to display extraordinary levels ofintelligence and ability to communicate. It’s debatable whether or not Alexcould truly communicate using his own independent thoughts, butregardless, Alex was an incredible bird. Listen to the whole episode to learnhis tragic final words.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_(parrot)WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 220Love Land (South Korea)
Love Land is a sculpture park in South Korea whose theme is sex. While thesculptures are erotic by nature, the general purpose of the park is to providesex education. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and RachelTeichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia articlehere:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Land_(South_Korea)WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 219Crochet
Crocheting is a practice that uses a hook and typically yarn or string tocreate, but it is different from knitting. The primary difference between thetwo is that when one crochets, they complete a stitch before moving ontothe next one. Learn more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and VictorVarnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crochet#EtymologyWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 218Robotron: 2084 Part 2
Robotron: 2084 is a retro arcade game that was designed to induce panicwith its waves of enemies and choices whether to attack them or to savehuman families. Learn more about the game 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/Robotron:_2084WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 217Robotron: 2084 Part 1
Robotron: 2084 is a retro arcade game that was designed to induce panicwith its waves of enemies and choices whether to attack them or to savehuman families. Learn more about the game 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/Robotron:_2084WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 216Lagomorpha
Lagomorphs are animals such as rabbits and pikas. They are similar torodents, but different from rodents. Learn more as hosted by RachelTeichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LagomorphaWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 215Notebook
This week, students all across the northeast USA started their school year. In honor of the new year, Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN read the Wikipedia page for notebooks.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NotebookWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 214Toilet Humor
Toilet humour is a type of humour revolving around poop, toilets, and similartopics. It’s mostly embraced by children, but also by your hosts RachelTeichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_humourWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 213Glam Rock
Glam rock is a style of music that started in the UK and includes plenty ofextreme hairstyles and glitter and more. Learn more as hosted by VictorVarnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glam_rockWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_Listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 212Villain Part 2
Villains are the bad guys in movies, TV, books, etc. Learn more about theorigin of villains in this episode hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and RachelTeichman, LMSW!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VillainWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ONPATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 211Villain Part 1
Villains are the bad guys in movies, TV, books, etc. Learn more about the origin of villains in this episode 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/VillainWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 210The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Great Gilly Hopkins is a novel for children about an 11-year-old girl named Gilly who is placed from foster home to foster home. She keeps a tough front but slowly falls for the love of her new foster family. Unfortunately, she sends a letter begging to live with her mother and exaggerates the negative state of the foster home and social services takes action. This book was one of Rachel Teichman, LMSW’s favorite books growing up and Victor Varnado, KSN joins the reading of the Wikipedia page.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gilly_HopkinsWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 209Eye Rolling
Eye rolling is the action taken by people when they move their eyes up. The meaning assigned to eye rolling has changed over time, and more recently it is used to convey displeasure or sarcasm. Interestingly, it has been found to be more common in women. Learn more by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye-rollingWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 208Glasnost
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union passed away on August 30th, 2022. He was famous for his policy of glasnost (“openness”) and his part in ending the cold war. Learn more in this Current Events 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/GlasnostWE 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 PatreonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 207Rodeo Clown
Rodeo clowns are the people who act as entertainers and even in some cases taunt the bull in a rodeo. They are often found in barrels for protection from the bulls. Rodeo clowns used to dress as clowns, but more recently they tend not to as much. Learn more as narrated by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodeo_clownWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 206Pantyhose
Pantyhose are the thin tights often worn under skirts and dresses to provide skin coverage and a bit of warmth. Somehow, after all this time, they are still manufactured in such a way that they continue to tear and run frequently. 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/PantyhoseWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 205Munchausen Trilemma
The Münchhausen trilemma is the thought that it is impossible to prove any truth without accepted assumptions. Basically, we can’t say anything is fact, for sure. 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.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchhausen_trilemmaWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 204Feces Part 2
Feces Part 2Feces. Poop. Doo-doo. These are all words for “feces” and this episode is about feces, what it is, and what it’s used for. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW read this article. You can giggle along with them!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FecesWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 203Feces Part 1
Feces Part 1Feces. Poop. Doo-doo. These are all words for “feces” and this episode is about feces, what it is, and what it’s used for. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW read this article. You can giggle along with them!Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FecesWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 2022010 Guatemala City Sinkhole
2010 Guatemala City SinkholeThe 2010 Guatemala City sinkhole was a sinkhole that took an entire 3-story factory. Apparently, sinkholes are very common in Guatemala City. Learn more by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Guatemala_City_sinkholeWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 201Doppelgänger
This week, a study was published about doppelgängers and the findings that people who are true look-alikes according to a computer software share a lot of DNA. Listen to more about doppelgängers as reported by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/science/doppelgangers-twins-dna.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelg%C3%A4ngerWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 200Nuclear Pasta
Nuclear PastaNuclear pasta is not pasta that is radioactive. Instead, it is theoretical type of degenerate matter that is thought to exist in the crusts of neutron stars. However, this noodly episode is still fascinating. Learn more as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN on this very special 200th episode and Rachel’s birthday. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_pastaWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 199Flappy Bird Part 2
Flappy Bird Part 2You might remember Flappy Bird as the highly viral mobile game several years ago that eventually got taken off of app stores. Remember when phones with the software got sold for a lot of money? Learn more about the history and making of Flappy Bird 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/Flappy_BirdWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 198Flappy Bird Part 1
Flappy Bird Part 1You might remember Flappy Bird as the highly viral mobile game several years ago that eventually got taken off of app stores. Remember when phones with the software got sold for a lot of money? Learn more about the history and making of Flappy Bird 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/Flappy_BirdWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 197The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is essentially the holy book of pastafarianism, with the flying spaghetti monster being the main deity. The book was written as a parody to the Bible to make fun of creationism. 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/Flying_Spaghetti_MonsterWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 196Sisyphus Part 2
Sisyphus was the king of Corinth and was punished by Zeus because he cheated death twice. His punishment was to roll a large boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down, for eternity. Learn more about the absurdity of Sisyphus in the rest of this article by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SisyphusWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 195Sisyphus Part 1
Sisyphus was the king of Corinth and was punished by Zeus because he cheated death twice. His punishment was to roll a large boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down, for eternity. Learn more about the absurdity of Sisyphus by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SisyphusWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 194Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
This week, President Biden was to sign the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This Act makes various changes including but not limited to: expanding the IRS, updating taxes, and capping prescription prices. Learn more in this Current Events episode as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia & news article here: https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/politics/biden-inflation-reduction-act-signing/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation_Reduction_Act_of_2022 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 193Fetishism
Hold your… horses because this episode is not about what you probably think it’s about. A fetish is a symbolic object, often man-made, that people believe holds supernatural powers. Fetishes are typically tied to the magical aspects of various religions. Learn more as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FetishismWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 192One-line Joke
A one-line joke is a joke delivered in one line, typically as one sentence. This episode is mostly comprised of examples of one-line jokes delivered by hosts Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Here’s an example of a one-line joke: "Never read a pop-up book about giraffes." (Sean Lock)Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-line_jokeWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 191Wet T-Shirt Contest
A wet T-shirt contest is a competition where people, usually women with breasts, wear light-colored shirts and no undergarments and then have cold water poured over them. Typically, the competition is judged by an audience or a set of judges. Learn more about this by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_T-shirt_contestWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 190Jabberjaw
JabberjawJabberjaw is an animated television series from the 1970’s about a great white shark that’s part of an underwater rock band set in the year 2076. Learn more about this absurd concept show 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/JabberjawWE 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.