Wiki University

Pepsi's 1992 promotional campaign is likely their biggest marketing blunder of all time which is saying a lot considering during a commercial shoot they lit Michael Jackson on fire. In this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson dive into the marketing campaign that destroyed Pepsi's name in the Philippines and kept them in court for the next fourteen years. Additionally the Wiki boys learn about the...

Does aloha mean more than hello and goodbye? How did the United States come to "acquire" Hawaii? What is annexation vs conquest vs succession? How did the US solve all of the problems in the Middle East with the first Iraq War? Where can you pick up a gently used Howitzer? What is the world record for an F1 pit crew? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they surf their way across W...

Are Silkie chickens the funniest looking chicken in the world? Did Wallace and Gromit pave the way for animated comedies like Shrek? Is Nicholas Cage the greatest character actor of all time? Is the Foxcatcher Five a legitimate wrestling move? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they grapple their way across Wikipedia from Silkie Chickens, to brooding, the Irish Republican Army, t...

What is the story behind the popular Success Kid meme? Does being close to death make you feel more alive?  Are female serial killers refreshing to learn about after men have been in the spotlight for so long? Is life insurance a scam? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bounce around Wikipedia from Success Kid to liver transplants, notorious serial killer Nannie Doss, and bu...

Kyle and Jheisson discuss all things China from communism, jet lag, all-you-can-eat buffets, government surveillance, Fuxing Park and seizures! 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 tr...

How did NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon launch the career or one of country's rising stars? Is the bureaucracy of Hell worse than hell itself? Is it lame to give yourself a nickname? What happens to your spirit when you die? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dosey do their way across Wikipedia from Shaboozey to beelzebub, and William the Rich.  -- Boost Your Focus & Energy with M...

Why does lightning shoot out of volcanoes? What 2002 movie was originally pitched to Alfred Hitchcock in the 1960's and finally made 40 years later? What is the oldest living organism on earth? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they shock their way across Wikipedia going from Volcanic Lightning all the way to Donald Rusk Currey, the man who felled a legendary tree. -- Boost Your...

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! -- Boost Your Focus & Energy with Magic Mi...

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 l...

How did Toyota emerge from Japan's crippled economy of WWII to become a leading car manufacturer globally? Was Diddy and Jimmy Page the worst collaboration of all time? Was the film Shazaam staring Sinbad the best comedy of the 90's? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they efficiently make their way across Wikipedia from Lean Manufacturing to the Mandela Effect. TikTok: https://w...

Why did the entire city of San Francisco shut down for the legendary Bat Kid? Which celebrity holds the record for most Make a Wish appearances? Who was the Dog the Bounty Hunter of the Ancient Roman Empire? Should The Pagans be a team mascot? Kyle and Jheisson answer theses questions and more as they fight their way across Wikipedia from Bat Kid to the notorious head hunter Charietto, before bowi...

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 endura...

Is the Frito Bandito the most iconic chip mascot of all time? Was Bugs Bunny voiced by a Mexican American? Has product placement ruined movies and television? Have you ever been influenced by a toyetic movie? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they sing their way across Wikipedia from the Frito Bandito to the 90's cartoon Freakazoid, the marketing concept of toyetic and everythin...

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...

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...

Why did the US Civil Aeronautics Administration invent a gun to shoot chickens during WWII? Does anyone remember the Columbia Shuttle disaster or was it lost to history? Is the Goodyear Blimp remote controlled? Are there any jobs where drinking improves performance? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they float their way across Wikipedia from chicken guns to the Columbia space sh...

The great state of Delaware: home to tax-free shopping, Joe Biden, and...only one serial killer. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre story of Steven Brian Pennell, the “Route 40 Killer.” Sure, he was Delaware’s only known serial murderer, but he was also the guy who showed up to Back to School Night at his stepdaughter’s high school, like everything was totally normal. Dad's can't stop Daddi...

Dive into the spirited tale of the Eggnog Riot of 1826 in this episode of Wiki U. Set at West Point during the holiday season, this infamous event saw cadets rebel after sneaking in whiskey to spike their eggnog, defying strict military prohibition. What began as a festive prank turned into chaos, with broken windows, smashed furniture, and disciplinary action against dozens of cadets—including fu...

What is a topping out ceremony? Did the rock-a-bye baby fall out of the tree? Did Vanilla Ice's career peak with Secret of the Ooze? Was Ronald Regan a playboy or just a big nerd? Do banishment rooms work? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dig through Wikipedia going from groundbreaking ceremonies, to Nancy Regan, banishment rooms, and the history of the depressing cubicle!...

You recently had a baby and your wife has a surplus of breast milk, but what should you do with it? Pour it down the drain or treat yourself to a luxurious spa like experience? How much cheese can one man eat? Is sharp cheddar cheese the best of all the cheeses? Who is the father of cheddar? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia exploring...

How did PEZ candy come to be? Why are Mexicans so into anime? Does every costume deserve candy on Halloween? If you had a time machine would you kill Hitler or something more productive? Where was the internet invented? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive into the history of PEZ, the Crocs marathon world record, the Flintstones, and the history of the Internet! The stude...

Would you take a vacation to a concentration camp? What about a family trip to Chernobyl? Do you know about Croc sport mode?    Are the Bever murders of Broken Arrow, OK the worst famlicide of all time? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive into dark tourism, the London Dungeon, and the Broken Arrow murders! The students at Wiki U have been drinking Magic Mind every mornin...

Is there anyone who finds body hair attractive? Are women really more wonderful than men? Is pizza a good last meal? Is yin and yang more than a regrettable lower back tattoo? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they explore the Women are Wonderful effect and what it's like to hug a hairy man. The students at Wiki U have been drinking Magic Mind every morning to jumpstart their da...

In this episode of Wiki U Jheisson and Kyle discuss their love of Costco before finally diving into the story of Eddie Gaedel who worked as an airplane riveter during WWII, jumped out of helicopters, and at 3'7" was the shortest major league baseball player in the history of the game.   The students at Wiki U have been drinking Magic Mind every morning to jumpstart their day and get their brains f...

What does a person's butt say about their personality? Are people with bony butts the worst of society? Which celebrity's mother predicted presidential elections based on the candidate's butt? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they do a deep dive into rumpology, the study of butts! The students at Wiki U have been drinking Magic Mind every morning to jumpstart their day and get...