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Ungeniused

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Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia and sharing knowledge you'll (probably) never be able to use in real life. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Dec 10, 2024

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Episodes

99: Air Guitar 25.02.2020

Air guitar is far more than a cool way to impress a potential date. It's a worldwide phenomenon, complete with championships with complex rules and a wild scoring system.

98: NACA 11.02.2020

Before that was NASA, there was NACA. Its engineers did some wild stuff.

97: Body Farms 28.01.2020

Body farms are used to help scientists and law enforcement officials understand how external factors affect human decomposition.

96: Expiration Dates 14.01.2020

What's the deal with "Best By" and "Sell By" dates? Will taking old medicine hurt you? All of that and more, as Stephen and Myke explore the rather non-specific world of expiration dates.

95: Nominative Determinism 31.12.2019

They say a name can define a person. Sometimes, it just defines their job.

94: Two Talented Squirrels 17.12.2019

Two (or more) small furry animals — Twiggy and Tommy — live on, in our hearts.

93: The Loch Ness Monster 03.12.2019

Deep under the waters of Loch Ness swims a mystery that has haunted humankind for centuries ... or it could be exploding logs and hoaxes. Who knows?

92: Zone of Death 19.11.2019

Due to an obscure legal loophole, it's theoretically possible that a criminal could get away with any crime — including murder — in a small corner of Yellowstone National Park.

91: The United States Navy Marine Mammal Program 05.11.2019

For six decades, the United States Navy Marine Mammal Program has trained sea lions and dolphins to carry out missions around the world. This work includes detecting underwater mines, defending against attack swimmers and more.

90: SEALAB 22.10.2019

In the 1960s, the U.S. Navy studied long-term diving techniques through the SEALAB program, which included a dolphin assistant, sabotage and a fatal accident.

89: Water Slides & Log Flume Rides 08.10.2019

This week, the guys talk about water slides and give everyone some fast flume facts and FAQs.

88: Bouncy Castles, Tube Men and Other Inflatable Goods 24.09.2019

From bouncy castles to dancing Tube Men, inflatable goods make life more exciting, unless you consider the danger or local laws.

87: The Buttered Toast Phenomenon & Buttered Cat Paradox 10.09.2019

If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what happens when a cat falls off a table with a piece of toast strapped to its back?

86: The Great Exhibition and Crystal Palace 27.08.2019

The first (official) World's Fair — and the building that housed it — were both incredible feats for their day.

85: World's Fairs 13.08.2019

World's fairs have been held for over 200 years to highlight advances in technology and progress as the nations continue to march toward the future.

84: Balloonfest '86 01.08.2019

It sounds like releasing 1.5 million balloons to raise money would be a good idea, but in 1986, the people of Cleveland, Ohio learned that it is not.

83: Plastic Flamingos and Garden Gnomes 16.07.2019

There are a wide range of garden decorations out there, but some are far classier than others.

82: Reading Rainbow 02.07.2019

Reading Rainbow was hugely influential on a generation of kids, but you don't have to take our word for it.

81: High Fives 18.06.2019

High fives can be used as a rad greeting or a sick burn, and they can even help you keep from getting sick.

80: The Winchester Mystery House 04.06.2019

San Jose, California is home to the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling mansion built over nearly four decades.

79: The Seventh-inning Stretch 21.05.2019

If you think baseball is boring and slow, there is good news: you get to take a break, even as a fan!

78: Rain of Animals 07.05.2019

It isn't cats and dogs, but rains including fish, frogs and spiders have been recorded around the world.

77: 420 20.04.2019

Started as a terrible codename by some high school friends in the early 1970s, 420 is now a worldwide phenomenon.

76: Three More Unusual Sports 09.04.2019

This time, Stephen and Myke discuss extreme ironing, lawn mower racing and egg tapping.

75: Chicago Tylenol Murders 26.03.2019

In 1982, a series of murders rocked the country and changed consumer packaging forever.

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