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Omnibus

Omnibus

Omnibus

Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Omnibus episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Omnibus for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Omnibus episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Omnibus - Einstein's Brain (Entry 399.JB1909)
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01/18/24 • 77 min

In which the estate of the century's greatest scientist becomes a $200 million enterprise even as his brain tissue languishes in a cider box, and John compares it to pastrami. Certificate #21917.

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Omnibus - Cottagecore (Entry 283.ZP0206)
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11/19/20 • 70 min

In which we look at the long history of romanticizing rural life, from the Enlightenment all the way up to today's Instagram lesbians, and Ken accuses Thoreau of "glamping." Certificate #45989.

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In which the we learn that that story of America's most famous false teeth is upsetting for reasons that go way beyond dental pain, and Ken calls George Washington the ultimate NIMBY. Certificate #35120.

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Omnibus - The Earth from Space (Entry 391.GN0115)
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02/29/24 • 75 min

In which centuries of inaccurate illustrations of our planet are abruptly upended by satellites and awestruck astronauts, and John never drew spaceships, just Japanese fighter planes. Certificate #35817.

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In which a feisty Texan single mom comes up with the gimmick that puts a friendly face on the appalling direct sales industry, and John recommends kicking a bear. Certificate #29266.

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Omnibus - Article the First (Entry 070.JE0705)
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09/17/20 • 68 min

In which the very first amendment to the Bill of Rights, outlining the future of U.S. government, gets forgotten on its path to ratification, and Ken insults Delaware. Certificate #21125.

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In which tensions over slavery and its westward expansion boil over into an assault on the floor of the United States Senate, and Ken does not have a single cloak. Certificate #46116.

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Omnibus - The Thanh Hoa Bridge (Entry 1293.2C0409)
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10/13/22 • 63 min

In which the "Dragon's Jaw" across the Song Ma River in North Vietnam proves a challenge for the most advanced air weaponry on earth, and Ken thinks teens should be in parking lots. Certificate #22691.

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Omnibus - Hands Across America (Entry 565.PR1121)
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02/27/20 • 73 min

In which the 1980s fad for charity pop singles inspires an ambitious geographic stunt, and Ken plans a foolproof way to assassinate Jamie Farr. Certificate #26004

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Omnibus - Winnipeg the Bear (Entry 1436.PR1712)
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03/22/22 • 75 min

In which a Canadian veterinarian saves an orphaned cub on his way to France, unwittingly giving the world a great literary gift, and John thinks there should be a railway car just for thrash metal. Certificate #51029.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Omnibus have?

Omnibus currently has 655 episodes available.

What topics does Omnibus cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Omnibus?

The episode title 'George Washington's Teeth (Entry 524.JB4114)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Omnibus?

The average episode length on Omnibus is 66 minutes.

How often are episodes of Omnibus released?

Episodes of Omnibus are typically released every 5 days.

When was the first episode of Omnibus?

The first episode of Omnibus was released on Nov 28, 2017.

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