WikiListen

WikiListen

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WikiListen episodes

  • Pieing

    Join Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW as they explore the history of "Pieing," a form of protest or comedic expression involving throwing a pie at a person's face.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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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    14 min
  • Lipstick On A Pig

    Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN discuss the idiom "Lipstick on a Pig," examining its origins and usage in describing efforts to make superficial or cosmetic changes to something unattractive.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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
  • Development Hell

    Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW delve into the world of "Development Hell," exploring the fascinating stories behind films and projects that have been stuck in development limbo for years.


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


    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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    Youtube


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    9 min
  • Aerogel Part 2

    Continue your exploration of aerogel with Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW in part 2 of this special episode. Discover more about the cutting-edge uses of aerogel in science, technology, and industry.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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! 


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


    Find us on social media!


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    10 min
  • Mario

    March 10 is Mario Day because it’s MAR10! Learn about Super Mario’s history with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, as well as Victor Varnado, KSN as they then dive into Mario’s powers and items.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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! 


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


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    13 min
  • Aerogel Part 1

    Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN begin a two-part series on aerogel, the world's lightest solid material. In part 1, learn about the history and properties of aerogel, as well as its diverse range of applications.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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! 


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


    Find us on social media!


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    12 min
  • Flightless Bird

    Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW explore the fascinating world of flightless birds, including their evolutionary history, unique adaptations, and the challenges they face in today's changing environment.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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! 


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


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    19 min
  • Floating Freedom School

    Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN delve into the concept of the Floating Freedom School, a unique educational initiative that aims to provide learning opportunities to underserved communities using unconventional methods. This school existed on a steamboat for free and enslaved African Americans.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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! 


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


    Find us on social media!


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    5 min
  • Overwork

    Join Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW as they discuss the dangers of overwork, including its impact on physical and mental health. Stay well this long March with no holidays off.


    Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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


    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!  


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


    Find us on social media!


    https://www.facebook.com/WikiListen


    Instagram @WikiListen


    Twitter @Wiki_Listen


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    6 min
  • White Van Speaker Scam

    Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN uncover the fascinating story behind the White Van Speaker Scam, a fraudulent scheme involving the sale of low-quality speakers from white vans at inflated prices.


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


    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! 


    https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast


    Find us on social media!


    https://www.facebook.com/WikiListen


    Instagram @WikiListen


    Twitter @Wiki_Listen


    Youtube


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    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 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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