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This past Thursday, the Monachino Family home went up in flames. Everyone is safe, which is what matters most. In order to give us time to physically and emotionally recover, WonderBinge will be postponed until further notice. Thank you for understanding <3 If you would like to lend a hand, you can visit our BuyMeACoffee: ⁠WonderBinge Pod⁠ All proceeds will go towards supplies and restoration....

Gen is back on her We Didn't Start the Fire train... except that this time, someone did indeed start the fire. The Woodstock festival of 1999 was one for the books. Well known artists like Willy Nelson, Kid Rock, Korn, and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers took the stages. But it wasn't their amazing performances that would make this festival go down in history. Instead, what would be remembered was the...

Another listener request alert!! This week, Maria takes on a request for one of the East Coast's most well known cryptids. Deep in the Pine Barrens of south New Jersey, and sometimes even the surrounding areas of Philadelphia, a high-pitched scream will tear through the air, letting you know that its closing in on you. Some know this wyvern-esque creature as the Leads Devil, or the Pines Devil...

Listener request!! Is one of America's most famous families, The Kennedys, actually cursed? Did JFK's dad forget to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain? Have they been targeted by the mafia? According to one Kennedy, someone "up there" doesn't like them.

Hammy came in clutch! Gen was supposed to report back to y'all this week, but her perfectionism got the best of her. Fortunately, Matt volunteered to chat about American folk-hero; Johnny Appleseed. Along the way, were remember another American folk-hero, John Henry, and whether or not Paul Bunion is a peper towel mascot.

As a continuation of an, unplanned yet ongoing, conversation between the hosts, Gen and Maria debate and create the "The Perfect Universe;" where many popular mascots finally have their places in society solidified. Hop on down to Lucky's bar to have a beer with Captain Crunch and The General, eat some of Lefty's famous Hamburger Helper, and discuss which of the four Fantanas are...

Thanks to Tik Tok, and the ever-growing desire to fill-in the gaps of our history, more and more untold stories are becoming well known. An example of such a story is that of Yasuke: the first (known) black samurai! From anime series to video games, Yasuke's story has been told and retold many times, but audiences may not have known he was a real person. This week, Maria dives into the details abo...

Oh boy howdy, do we have a doozy for you today. Next up on the We Didn't Start the Fire train, Gen covers the Golden State Killer and how justice finally caught up to him! Victims and their families are resting easy, while criminals, who thought they've gotten away with their crimes, start to shake in their boots.

Starting today, Genna is cheating - or at least, Maria feels that she is. Upon hearing Fall Out Boy's reimagination of Billy Joel's original song, 'We Didn't Start the Fire,' Gen realized that she was unfamiliar with many of the topics FOB was singing about. Is she simply ignorant? Uncultured? Why doesn't she know so many of these references? That is when she decided to use this opportunity to exp...

Now hiring: Rodent Control/Emotional Support Job Description: We are looking for a feline friend to join our crew aboard the SS WonderBinge. This position requires basic hunting and pouncing skills, sea legs, and minimal interaction with the rest of the crew. Personal tackle box, hammock, and ID will be issued upon hire date. Exceptional performance will be rewarded with titles, medals of honor, a...

Birds are not real: The very real, definitely not conspiratorial, government program designed to spy on us and put robot bird shit on our cars. You may be disturbed by the things you are about to hear, and if you have a pet bird... well... user discretion is advised. Since the recording of this episode, there has been an important update to the birds aren't real community. Please stay tuned un...

As far as landmarks go, Blucifer is a staple among those flying in and out of Denver International Airport. As far as conspiracies go, the entire property seems to be a breeding ground. Secretly swarming with gargoyles and lizard people, this airport is home to many a creepy painting riddled with hidden meanings, and underground tunnels; a prime location for covert meetings that may or may not be...

Are you searching for your latest existential crisis? Look no further! Wander down the rabbit hole with us, as we question our reality and whether or not we are living in a simulation. Are we the real life Sims? Or are we the first simulation creators?

As suggested by the one and only Matty Ham, Maria tells us the story of the "Rooftop Robber," aka "Roofman", aka Jeffery Manchester. Manchester loved creating rooftop access to fast food restaurants, being courteous to frightened staff, hiding in the walls, regular exercise, and, of course, Spiderman.

Hello listeners!! Welcome to Season 2!! Its been over a year since we've posted a research-based episode, but we're finally back on our bullshit! We have been dying to get back to y'all to share the plethora of topics bouncing around our brains. This episode is very special, for it is the first time that Maria and Gen combine research efforts on the same topic - Paganism/Witchcraft. Wh...

Happy 4th birthday to WonderBinge Podcast! Seriously, thank you guys so very much for sticking around after an entire year hiatus. This podcast is a passion project for us, and we are so grateful to have people to share our curiosity and silliness with. For WB's birthday this year, we've dug through some old, very embarassing notes from our younger years. Genna was unwittingly the star of...

We're alive and still kicking! Hopefully this episode finds you well, because we have had a whirlwind of a year. Nevertheless, we wanted to wish WonderBinge a Happy 3rd Birth by sharing an impromptu recording with our good friend, Sab! (https://www.instagram.com/intrepidbeans/) Stay tuned for more; we're cooking up some good info for Season 2!

With special guest and close friend of the show, Matt Hammy, we kick off our final episode before our brief hiatus. In this episode, you get to know the gang a little better with a handful of not-too-terrible icebreaker questions. What is your weirdest talent/untalent? Polar bear vs. 20 penguins; who wins? Doors or wheels? Results may vary. 

Hello, we're here to ruin your childhood. Did you know that many nursery rhymes, such as Rock-a Bye Baby and Jack and Jill, have much darker undertones? Queen Mary I, aka Bloody Mary, have quite a few dark rhymes attributed to her reign. Because there were not as many outlets for troublesome times as there are today, Maria and Gen have concluded that the only way to cope with tragedy was, and mayb...

Another year gone by, and there were so many snippets that just didn't make the cut. But since we have attachment issues and couldn't get rid of these goofy little tidbits, we put them all in one place to be enjoyed by you! Happy Birthday WB!

We're sorry to announce that Maria has officially lost the game and has caught the plague. She's still kicking and wondering, "what's with shadow people, ya know? Why do I keep randomly seeing shadows moving in the corners of my eyes?" The answer lies somewhere between ghosts, aliens, and science (probably aliens). 

As requested in the previous episode, Maria satisfies Gen’s wondering by binging on the famous/infamous psychology test, Hermann Rorschach’s inkblots. As if we should even be surprised anymore - it turns out that the original test Rorschach developed was taken out of context and twisted to fit whatever particular mould later psychologists wanted. It should be noted that this is NOT A PERSONALITY T...

Not another episode about personality shit, Gen. We get it, you love talking about yourself. First your star sign, zodiac animal, and now your Myers-Briggs type? What even is the MBTI? What do those silly letters mean? We think you’re projecting.

Happy Chinese New Year! (As of February 1st) It is the year of the Water Tiger. What? Water Tiger? What could that mean? It turns out, there is much more to the Chinese Zodiac than meets the eye. You thought your zodiac sign was just your birth year, you say? Well think again! Please enjoy Genna completely geeking out over how the Western Zodiac and the Chinese Zodiac sorta kinda match up. If you'...

Finally, a wholesome epsiode full of introspective discussion and limited chaos (although there will always undoubtedly be chaos). Held for eternity in what the populace has named 'a lover’s embrace,' we’re talking about some of the most famous sets of human remains made popular by their interlocking limbs. While it's easy to initially assume that these couples were in love, what are the odds that...