Part-Time Genius

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Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Part-Time Genius episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Part-Time Genius 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 Part-Time Genius episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

What's the World's Most Ridiculous Video Game?

Part-Time Genius

09/01/20 • 24 min

Remember how fun it was to save up your quarters and go to the arcade? These are the games you didn't want to play. From the Tetris sequel that features Abe Lincolns and Frankensteins, to a game that somehow blends Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with an anti-smoking campaign, to the greatest (maybe only?) game based on Noah's Ark; Will, Gabe and Mango try to out-do each other with the most ridiculous video games they can find.

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Introducing: Too Much Information

Part-Time Genius

04/27/22 • 3 min

'Too Much Information' is a new iHeartRadio podcast that gives you the secret history, behind-the-scenes details and little-known fascinating facts about your favorite movies, music, TV shows and more. The series is brought to you by two trivia titans with too much free time. Jordan Runtagh and Alex Heigl are big-time pop culture nerds and longtime listicle writers who've worked at Rolling Stone, People, Entertainment Weekly, VH1, and Page Six. Now they're let off the leash and ready to dive deep into a different beloved entertainment classic three times a week. Get ready for everything you never knew about 'Rugrats,' 'Hook,' "Dancing Queen," Sonic the Hedgehog, 'Jeopardy,' 'Top Gun,' 'Jagged Little Pill'...The list goes on, and so will these guys. But in a good way. Promise. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did North Korea become such a Scary Place?

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10/17/18 • 48 min

For decades, North Korea has been an outlier. How did the country get to be so isolated? Why do they export so many statues? And can you actually study abroad there? Will and Mango shed a little light on the Hermit Kingdom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Why did Venus Flytraps Develop a Taste for Meat?

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11/09/18 • 43 min

From plants that eat rats and frogs, to the strange reason bats curl up in pitcher plants, Will and Mango explore the strange world of Carnivorous Plants. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Fan Favorite: Was Mister Rogers the Best Neighbor Ever?

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11/21/18 • 45 min

From the real reason Mister Rogers used to wear sneakers on the show to why Ella Fitzgerald's band members used to tune in to the last 5 minutes of every show, Will and Mango pay tribute to one of our favorite humans, Mr. Fred Rogers. Featuring journalist Tom Junod. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Fan Favorite: 9 Halloween Facts to Stuff in your Pillowcases!

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10/31/18 • 15 min

In Iowa, you can't just show up on your neighbor's doorstep with a costume... kids have to work for the treats! Will, Mango and Gabe scour for the sweetest Halloween facts they can find in this special 9 Facts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bright Lights, Big Snake Plant

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10/13/20 • 28 min

Host Mangesh Hattikudur talks with friends and experts about how to build a vibrant and gorgeous garden in the least likely place: in the middle of a bustling city. With special guests, Ursula Chanse and Kadeesha Williams of the New York Botanical Garden’s Bronx Green-Up Program, Mangesh learns about the magic and majesty of urban community gardens. Instagram’s Plant Anna Plant tells us how she makes space for plants in her apartments. Discover all of the common and unconventional ways these urban gardeners make it work. For more helpful tips on growing your own urban jungle, check out the Miracle-Gro Website and learn from stories like, Chicken-Loving Urbanites (Benefits of Raising Chickens). Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fan Favorite: What are the Greatest Things We Just Learned about Japan?

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10/11/18 • 41 min

Why is Japan's adult adoption rate so high? Why don't American car dealerships succeed in the country? And why did Colonel Sanders put a curse on a beloved Japanese baseball team? Plus, Will and Mango discover the shortest escalator in the world! (Just take the stairs, guys.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Who's the Greatest Pirate of All-Time?

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10/05/18 • 54 min

Will and Mango have so many questions about pirates: did they really exaggerate their R's? Did they all have parrots? Were lady pirates more successful than male ones? And was there really a rabbi pirate who made his crew keep kosher? From buried treasure to walking the plank, Will and Mango take a good look at the Golden Age of Piracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Retirement Planning 101: IRA, 401k, and Roth, Oh, My!

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05/16/23 • 26 min

For the very first episode of “Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,” we’re gonna get down to the basics of a very adult matter: retirement. Joined by CPA and Asset and Wealth Management Assurance Senior Manager Jonah Batista, Molly learns it’s never too early to start thinking and saving for retirement and another important lesson about which types of retirement accounts you should be investing.

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How many episodes does Part-Time Genius have?

Part-Time Genius currently has 548 episodes available.

What topics does Part-Time Genius cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Part-Time Genius?

The episode title 'What's the World's Most Ridiculous Video Game?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Part-Time Genius?

The average episode length on Part-Time Genius is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Part-Time Genius released?

Episodes of Part-Time Genius are typically released every 1 day, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Part-Time Genius?

The first episode of Part-Time Genius was released on Jun 1, 2017.

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