WikiListen

WikiListen

By Victor VarnadoComedyEducation
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WikiListen episodes

  • Foot In Mouth Award

    The Foot In Mouth Award is humorously bestowed on public figures who make baffling or ridiculous statements. Delve into some of the most memorable award "winners," hosted 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/Foot_in_Mouth_Award


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    10 min
  • Role-playing

    Role-playing isn't just for games; it's a powerful tool in therapy, training, and entertainment. Learn more about its various applications, 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/Role-playing


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    10 min
  • May Queen

    Traditionally, the May Queen is a symbol of the coming of spring and fertility, celebrated in many cultures around the world on the 1 of May. Explore the history and significance of this figure, 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/May_Queen


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE!  


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    9 min
  • Wisconsin Butter Fire

    In 1991, a fire at a Wisconsin dairy plant caused rivers of burning butter to flow through the streets. Uncover the bizarre and buttery details of this event for another non-water flood episode, hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.


    Full Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Butter_Fire


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    9 min
  • Inside Baseball (Metaphor)

    The term "Inside Baseball" originally referred to the minutiae of America's favorite pastime, but has evolved to mean detailed knowledge about any subject. Dive into how this metaphor plays out in different fields, 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/Inside_baseball_(metaphor)


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    3 min
  • Operation Snow White Part 2

    Continuing from Part 1, this episode dives deeper into the consequences and aftermath of Operation Snow White. Discover the impacts and legal battles that ensued. Your hosts, Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, bring you the concluding insights into this notorious operation.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


    Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Snow_White


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    11 min
  • Operation Snow White Part 1

    Operation Snow White was one of the largest infiltrations of the United States government by a private organization (Church of Scientology). Part 1 of this two-part series introduces the origins and early actions of the operation. Join Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, as they unfold the beginning of this covert saga.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


    Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Snow_White


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    12 min
  • Digestive Biscuit

    Originating from the United Kingdom, the digestive biscuit was first developed as a remedy for digestion issues. Discover the history and evolution of this popular snack. Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, narrate the tasty tale.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


    Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_biscuit


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    11 min
  • Drum (Container)

    Drums have been used for centuries not just for music but as containers for shipping and storing various goods. This episode delves into their industrial use and global impact. Listen as Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, share more about these versatile containers.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


    Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_(container)


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! 


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    13 min
  • Gift Shop

    Typically located in museums, hospitals, and parks, gift shops are a source of last-minute gifts and souvenirs. This episode unpacks the cultural significance and economic role of these eclectic stores. Tune in 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/Gift_shop


    Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE!  


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    4 min

About WikiListen

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Explore Wikipedia in a daily podcast with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN as they read articles aloud and provide light commentary.

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