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Wiki University

Wiki University

Wiki U, Jheisson Nunez, Kyle Berseth

A show that dives down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia to explore the sum of all human knowledge. In each episode comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez start at one article and navigate their way across Wikipedia to wherever the Wiki winds take them.
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Top 10 Wiki University Episodes

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

Wiki University - Would you suckle from your wolf mother's teet?
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04/18/25 • 41 min

Were there ever actually kids raised by wolves or is that just an old wives tale? What is a retronym? Where was beer pong "invented"? Why did Halloween get banned in Isla Vista, CA? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they howl their way across Wikipedia from Feral Children, to Beer pong before partying their way to Isla Vista California!

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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Wiki University - Ryan Reynolds: Easily the Hottest Man Alive
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01/24/25 • 35 min

Are fireman known for being arsons or is that just a myth? Does it get exhausting to care about people? Is there a negative cost of caring? What exactly is a manifesto? Is Ryan Reynolds the sexiest man alive?! Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as burn their way across Wikipedia from heartthrob Ryan Reynolds to arsonists before finishing off at at the popular phrase "Have a Nice Day"

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Unlock Your Potential with Magic Mind Performance Shots and Our Special Promo Code!

Let me tell you—Magic Mind has completely transformed our days and nights! If you’re like us, juggling a million things while trying to stay focused and energized, these little performance shots are a game-changer. And when it’s finally time to unwind? Their sleep shots are like a dream come true. Oh, and don’t even get us started on those sweet, sweet, promo codes—saving money feels just as good as getting stuff done!

Boost Your Day with Magic Mind Performance Shots

Magic Mind’s performance shots are our go-to for tackling our endless to-do lists. Packed with natural ingredients, they’re our secret weapon for staying sharp and focused all day long. Want to feel like you've unlocked a superpower—goodbye brain fog, hello productivity!

Relax and Recharge with Magic Mind Sleep Shots

When the day is done, their sleep shots help us wind down like nothing else. Falling asleep is a struggle, but now drifting off is easy. It’s like they bottled relaxation and then made it taste good.

Save More with Magic Mind Promo Codes

Here’s the cherry on top: Magic Mind promo codes! Finding a good discount makes us feel like a savvy shopper, and it’s so easy to snag a deal on these amazing products with our special little link. Trust me, you’ll feel great knowing you’re getting all this goodness at a great price. Head over to https://www.magicmind.com/WIKIJAN for 45% of the Magic Mind bundle!

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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They say, "Slow as molasses" but do you think you could outrun a wave of molasses? We've all heard of shoofly pie, but does it really attract flies? Was the molasses flood of 1919 the worst flood in US history or the tastiest flood in US history? How did cattle arrive in the US? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they stick to the pages of Wikipedia going from the Great Molasses Flood, to shoofly pie, antebellum, to horses in North America.

The students at Wiki U are entering a new semester and it's time to get focused on their studies like never before! We've partnered with Magic Mind to improve our focus and clarity. We jumpstart our day with the Magic Mind Performance shot and the Magic Mind sleep shot helps us drift effortlessly into a deep, restorative sleep! For a limited time Wiki U listeners can get the Magic Mind combo at 45% off by ordering from our special link during the month of January: https://www.magicmind.com/WIKIJAN

Unlock Your Potential with Magic Mind Performance Shots and Our Special Promo Code!

Let me tell you—Magic Mind has completely transformed our days and nights! If you’re like us, juggling a million things while trying to stay focused and energized, these little performance shots are a game-changer. And when it’s finally time to unwind? Their sleep shots are like a dream come true. Oh, and don’t even get us started on those sweet, sweet, promo codes—saving money feels just as good as getting stuff done!

Boost Your Day with Magic Mind Performance Shots

Magic Mind’s performance shots are our go-to for tackling our endless to-do lists. Packed with natural ingredients, they’re our secret weapon for staying sharp and focused all day long. Want to feel like you've unlocked a superpower—goodbye brain fog, hello productivity!

Relax and Recharge with Magic Mind Sleep Shots

When the day is done, their sleep shots help us wind down like nothing else. Falling asleep is a struggle, but now drifting off is easy. It’s like they bottled relaxation and then made it taste good.

Save More with Magic Mind Promo Codes

Here’s the cherry on top: Magic Mind promo codes! Finding a good discount makes us feel like a savvy shopper, and it’s so easy to snag a deal on these amazing products with our special little link. Trust me, you’ll feel great knowing you’re getting all this goodness at a great price. Head over to https://www.magicmind.com/WIKIJAN for 45% of the Magic Mind bundle!

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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Wiki University - The Exciting Sport of Pedestrianism!
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03/01/25 • 40 min

In this episode, we dive into the forgotten sport of Pedestrianism, the 19th-century endurance walking craze that captivated audiences and laid the groundwork for modern competitive racing. From six-day walking contests in packed arenas to gambling-fueled rivalries, Pedestrianism was once as popular as baseball and boxing. We explore the legendary competitors who pushed the limits of human endurance and the societal shifts that led to the sport’s decline. Tune in to uncover how this bizarre yet fascinating chapter of athletic history still echoes in today’s ultramarathons and racewalking events.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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Wiki University - We're living to 150! Who's in?
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04/10/24 • 33 min

It was once thought that a human was not physically capable of running a a mile under four minutes or summiting Everest. Now many people achieve those feats every year. It begs the question, does the same hold true for aging? Is 100 a benchmark in the collective unconscious that tells them the end is near? This week we'll learn about the oldest human ever, Jeanne Calment, who was 122 at her death in 1997. Also in this episode, Kyle and Jheisson learn about cherry poisoning, Tasmania, archipelagos, the lost city of Atlantis and everything in between!

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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When the UN was founded in 1945 what San Fransisco madam hosted many of the delegates at her brothel? Did Marilyn Monroe die because of her ties to the Kennedys? How did Marilyn Manson get his name? What exactly is a barbiturate? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they rock their way across Wikipedia from a San Fransisco madam, to the death of Marylin Monroe, to the crimes of Bernie Madoff and life imprisonment.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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What two forms of combat were combined to create jujutsu? What are the ingredients in a horse neck cocktail? Are citrus fruits really just big berries? What gives acid house music its unique sound? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bump their way across Wikipedia from the underground acid house parties of the 1980's to citrus fruit, to Matthew C. Perry (the commander not the actor), to the end of Japanese Isolation in the 1850's. You might learn too much!

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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Was the sports bra as important as Title XI for women in sports? What moment in female sports history made the sports bra acceptable as outerwear? Do you know what WD-40 stands for? What were women's girdles made of prior to the introduction of spandex? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they mansplain their way across Wikipedia from the history of the sports bra, to WD-40, and the spandex shortage of 1987!

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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Are all mediums fake? Do milk baths ward off evil spirits? What is the musical genre of psychobilly? Will everyone have 15 minutes of fame? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive into the life of Scottish medium Helen Duncan, learn about The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, and get into a heavy debate about The Grape Lady.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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Wiki University - Ten Cent Beer Night - Another Cleveland Disaster!
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04/04/25 • 34 min

Buckle up, degenerates—we’re diving into the most unhinged night in baseball history: Ten Cent Beer Night. Picture this: a stadium full of rowdy Clevelanders pounding dirt-cheap beer like it’s the purge, and shocker—it ends in a full-scale riot. We’re talking streakers, fistfights, drunken fans storming the field, and the home team literally running for their lives. And honestly? For a city that lit a river on fire, released a million balloons into the sky only to cause mass chaos, and watched LeBron leave twice, this might still be Cleveland’s lowest moment. Let’s get into this beautiful disaster.

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Boost Your Focus & Energy with Magic Mind!

Looking for a way to stay focused and energized? Wiki U has teamed up with Magic Mind, the ultimate nootropic energy shot designed for productivity, mental clarity, and stress reduction—all without the crash of traditional energy drinks.

Why the Students of Wiki U use Magic Mind:

  • Boosts Focus & Concentration – Ideal for work, studying, and creativity.
  • Sustained Energy Without Jitters – Powered by matcha, Bacopa Monnieri, and Cognizin Citicoline.
  • Reduces Stress & Supports Brain Health – Thanks to adaptogens and functional mushrooms.

Get our Exclusive Deal!

Use promo code WIKI20 for 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off with a subscription. Get the best Magic Mind price now: Magic Mind Affiliate Link.

Why it's better than other Nootropics

  • Unlike sugary energy drinks, Magic Mind is a healthy alternative to coffee, supporting long-term cognitive function and sustained productivity.

Try Magic Mind Today!

Thousands love its focus-enhancing benefits—be next! Order now at Magic Mind Affiliate Link.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/

Music provided by Davey and the Chains

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FAQ

How many episodes does Wiki University have?

Wiki University currently has 196 episodes available.

What topics does Wiki University cover?

The podcast is about Nerds, Culture, Learning, Comedians, Architecture, Society, History, Celebrity, Design, Funny, Humor, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Podcasts, Education, Science and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Wiki University?

The episode title 'History’s Hidden Hangovers: The Eggnog Riot' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wiki University?

The average episode length on Wiki University is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wiki University released?

Episodes of Wiki University are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Wiki University?

The first episode of Wiki University was released on May 14, 2020.

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