Wiki'd
Orr, Rob
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08/19/22 • 33 min
What happened to the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice? | How can I successfully scam Al Capone? | Can I teach my gorilla to speak by bribing him with a tasty treat?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• What happened to the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice?
• How can I successfully scam Al Capone?
• Can I teach my gorilla to speak by bribing him with a tasty treat?
07/22/22 • 31 min
Just how far can Wikipedia stretch the definition of a common misconception? | Who can claim to be the original owner of the moniker "Mad Jack"? | Can I cure myself of hiccups by lighting my shirt on fire?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• Just how far can Wikipedia stretch the definition of a common misconception?
• Who can claim to be the original owner of the moniker "Mad Jack"?
• Can I cure myself of hiccups by lighting my shirt on fire?
Special Thanks to:
Common Misconceptions
John Mytton
and
06/11/22 • 33 min
How do I escape from prison using only a tennis net? | Why did Winston Churchill take a bath filled with sawdust? | Why was a bucket the weapon of choice for the infamous Captain Kidd?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• How do I escape from prison using only a tennis net?
• Why did Winston Churchill take a bath filled with sawdust?
• Why was a bucket the weapon of choice for the infamous Captain Kidd?
Special Thanks to:
Geoffrey Pyke
and
01/04/22 • 31 min
How did FDR’s dog win him re-election? | Did the USSR place a listening device in JFK’s dog? | How did one female pirate take on the entire British Navy?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• How did FDR’s dog win him re-election?
• Did the USSR place a listening device in JFK’s dog?
• How did one female pirate take on the entire British Navy?
Special Thanks to:
and
01/04/22 • 32 min
Which German family has technically owned the moon since 1756? | What currency does the Nation of Celestial Space use? | How can powerful hallucinogens help you win an Olympic Marathon?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• Which German family has technically owned the moon since 1756?
• What currency does the Nation of Celestial Space use?
• How can powerful hallucinogens help me win an Olympic Marathon?
Special Thanks to:
1904 Summer Olympics Men's Marathon
and
01/04/22 • 33 min
How did a soft drink company build a military empire? | How to swallow a basket full of apples without chewing | What item supposedly killed the man who could eat anything?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• How can I climb Mount Everest with absolutely no experience?
• Can I just crash a plane into a snowy mountain and walk to the top?
• How can I successfully raise forty trillion children?
Special Thanks to:
and
01/04/22 • 33 min
How to become World Heavyweight Champion by drinking 11 pints of milk a day | Can I still live after being frozen in snow and ice? | How to survive drinking an antifreeze and rat poison cocktail
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• How to become World Heavyweight Champion by drinking 11 pints of milk a day
•Can I still live after being frozen in snow and ice?
• How to survive drinking an antifreeze and rat poison cocktail
Special Thanks to:
and
01/04/22 • 31 min
Did anyone still use swords in WWII? | What is the best song to play on the bagpipes to terrify my enemies? | Is it possible to become a millionaire with terrible singing?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• Did anyone still use swords in WWII?
• What is the best song to play on the bagpipes to terrify my enemies?
Is it possible to become a millionaire with terrible singing?
Special Thanks to:
and
01/03/22 • 28 min
How can I climb Mount Everest with absolutely no experience? | Can I just crash a plane into a snowy mountain and walk to the top? | How can I successfully raise forty trillion children?
Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.
If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on wikid.simplecast.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to direct your hate mail towards:
or @wikidpod on twitter.
In this episode:
• How can I climb Mount Everest with absolutely no experience?
• Can I just crash a plane into a snowy mountain and walk to the top?
• How can I successfully raise forty trillion children?
Special Thanks to:
and
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wiki'd have?
Wiki'd currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does Wiki'd cover?
The podcast is about Irish, Facts, Language, Space, Interesting, Empire, Mysterious, True Crime, Knowledge, Wwii, Commute, Everest, How To, Funny, Improv, Comedy, Inflation, Podcasts, Finance, Economics, Technology, Education, Historical Fiction, Rogan, Millionaire, Serial, World War 2 and Military.
What is the most popular episode on Wiki'd?
The episode title 'Episode 9 - Victor Lustig and Koko the Gorilla' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wiki'd?
The average episode length on Wiki'd is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wiki'd released?
Episodes of Wiki'd are typically released every 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Wiki'd?
The first episode of Wiki'd was released on Jan 3, 2022.
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