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Being stupid doesn't necessarily mean having a low level intelligence. In fact, even smart people can be stupid. Learn more by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupidity WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find us on socia...

Outsider music is music that is childlike or naïve. Sometimes, this type of music is made by actual children, but it does not have to be. Learn more about this genre as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outsider_music WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!...

A shadow person is a typically dark, humanoid figure that you can see in sleep paralysis or in hallucinations. Learn more in this spooky episode as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_person WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.c...

Overdose deaths in the United States rose 15% in the year 2021. Many of these overdoses came mainly from fentanyl and meth. This episode is hosted by Rob Paravonian and will provide more context to the recent crisis. Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia & news article here:  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/11/us/politics/overdose-deaths-fentanyl-meth.html https://en....

Tatami is a type of traditional Japanese flooring that can come in different dimensions for different types of rooms. Learn more about tatami as narrated by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatami WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikili...

Pool noodles are the big cylinders that you use to float in pools or blow water at other people. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN were delighted to narrate this episode. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_noodle WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find...

Pangrams are phrases that use every single letter in the alphabet at least once. Hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, they have a lot of opinions on which one is the best. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangram WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast...

Midge is Barbie's best friend. However, Midge as a doll has been pregnant which caused a lot of controversy. This episode is hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midge_(Barbie) WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Fi...

Ethnobotany is the study of plants and how they're used in a human culture. Listen to this article as ready by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnobotany WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find us on social media! http...

A clinic escort is a person who walks someone to the door of a family-planning clinic. Recently, Roe v Wade has been in the news, so this episode will teach you about one of the many facets that goes into the process of attending a family-planning clinic. This episode is hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia & news article here:  https...

Cinco de Mayo celebrates when Mexico beat the French army. Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the United States than in Mexico, mostly due to beer sales. Learn more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https:...

An imaginary audience is a state of mind where a person believes there's an audience watching and listening to them. This is especially prevalent in adolescents, but anybody may have an imaginary audience. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN read this article to you, a real audience. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikip...

Egocentrism happens when a person can't differentiate themself from others. Egocentrism is normal across human development, especially in toddlers and teenagers. Learn more as read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egocentrism WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!...

The barber paradox is a problem that suggests that the barber both shaves himself and does not shave himself, therefore he does not exist. Learn more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber_paradox WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreo...

An impossible object is an optical illusion that is 2-dimensional but looks 3-dimensional. Learn more as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impossible_object WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find us on social med...

Social-emotional learning is a method that integrates emotional education into a regular school curriculum. Recently, Florida banned textbooks that utilize social-emotional learning. This episode is hosted by Rob Paravonian. Produced by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia & news article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/us/florida-rejected-textbooks.html?action=click&amp...

The Conqueror has been dubbed one of the worst films ever made. It involves casting John Wayne as Genghis Khan because that was clearly a good idea. Listen to more about this film read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conqueror_(1956_film) WE APPRECIATE YOUR S...

Jumbo is the name of a very famous elephant who made his rounds at circuses and the like. Dumbo the elephant got its name and life as inspiration from the real elephant, Jumbo. Listen to this episode read by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumbo WE APPRECIATE YOUR S...

"Never Learn Not To Love" is a song performed by The Beach Boys, but was written by Charles Manson. It turns out, they were all friends. Listen to the rest of this crazy story as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Learn_Not_to_Love WE APPRECIATE YOUR...

Davey Jones' Locker is actually a euphemism for death. Learn more about its fascinating history and pop culture references as narrated by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones%27_Locker WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenp...

Monocultures are products of a farm that grows just one product in a field such as corn, soy, or cattle. Monoculture is bad for the environment, but it does lead to higher yields. Learn more about monoculture as narrated by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Happy Earth Day! Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.or...

Baby, It's Cold Outside is a very popular Christmas song and has been since the 1940's. However, the song has become controversial in recent years. Learn why as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. DO YOU NEED HELP WITH INCIDENTS RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Help is available by calling 800-799-7233 or going to https://www.thehotline.org/ Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado...

420 is the number that people use to refer to marijuana and marijuana culture. Allegedly, the term was invented by teenagers. Listen to this fun-filled article as narrated by Victor Varnado, KSN, Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Dynamo Kingdom comedian Rob Cantrell. You can see Rob Cantrell perform live in person TONIGHT 4/20/2022 or digitally by buying tickets at https://www.dynamokingdomevent.com/ Pro...

Albert Hofmann was the scientist who invented LSD. He discovered its hallucinogenic properties one day by "accidentally" ingesting some. Come get groovy with Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Hofmann WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!  https://www.patreon.c...

Marina Franklin is a very funny comedian and is known for her work on Single Black Female and will be performing at Dynamo Kingdom Super Party on April 20, 2022. On this special episode series, Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN read Marina's Wikipedia page, and had her comment on its accuracy. You can find in-person and livestream tickets to Dynamo Kingdom at https://www.dynamokingdome...