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Citation Needed

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The Great Gatsby
Julius Caesar
Howard Hughes
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Amish
Large Hadron Collider
New York City
Long Island
Cao Cao
Liu Bei
Terra Nova Expedition
American Culture
Alcohol Poisoning
Transit Of Venus
Yellow Turban Rebellion
CERN
Robert Falcon Scott
Capitalism
Moby Dick
Eugenics

The podcast where we choose a subject, read a single Wikipedia article about it, and pretend we're experts. Because this is the internet, and that's how it works now.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes456Founded9 years ago
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www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/chasing-tornadoes

National Geographic article on Storm Chasing called Chasing Tornadoes.

Ian Robert Maxwell (born Ján Ludvík Hyman Binyamin Hoch; 10 June 1923 – 5 November 1991) was a Czechoslovak-born British media proprietor and politician.[1][2]

Of Jewish descent, he escaped the Nazi occupation of his native Czechoslovakia and joine... more

On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Douglas Wells robbed a PNC Bank near his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Upon being apprehended by police, Wells died when an explosive collar locked to his neck detonated. The FBI investiga... more

Koro is a culture-bound delusional disorder in which individuals have an overpowering belief that their sex organs are retracting and will disappear, despite the lack of any true longstanding changes to the genitals.[1][2] Koro is also known as shrin... more

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Low stakes fun (Usually)

    I play this when I’m in the mood to be entertained and not get bogged down in depressing news. Usually pretty good background listening. However, recent episode reading QAnon Shaman’s litigation transcript did make me laugh so hard that I thought I might have a car crash.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FreyaReader
    Australiaa month ago
  • Mildly interesting discussion burdened with so many ads I started to just get annoyed every time it came on. Don't bother.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    NoraCodes
    2 months ago
  • Stay on topic?

    GAM is a great podcast and it brought me here. This show is just frustrating and not that fun for me, I really want a discussion of the neat topics but what I get is 10min at MOST on the title topic, 3 ad breaks, and pointless skits and side-talk

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Deadza
    United States3 months ago
  • the hosts can make otherwise boring topics entertaining and comedic. I thought this podcast would be a dry and boring discussion of Wikipedia articles. I was very much mistaken.

    Audible
    5
    anon
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic. But I do kinda miss the pre-show skits that Eli did. Really padded out the podcastiverse lore...

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    curufea
    5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous and irreverent take on diverse topics, often finding the content entertaining and educational.
Overall, the dynamic among the hosts is well-received, with many enjoying the chemistry and collective humor that brings the topics to life.
Some express frustration with the frequent comedic tangents, feeling that the show lacks focus on the main subject matter.

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#218
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Apple Podcasts
#137
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Apple Podcasts
#149
South Africa/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#212
Finland/Society & Culture

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Time travel claims and urban legends
Q: What are your thoughts on time travel?
It's generally seen as a fantastical concept lacking real evidence, as highlighted by the notion that if it were real, then time travelers would have prevented significant historical events like the rise of Hitler.
Charge of the Light Brigade
Q: This kind of communication nightmare would never happen to the US in a modern battle. Why?
We always make sure to use the right signal.
Charge of the Light Brigade
Q: What is the American politician contribution to fashion?
George W.'s mitten accomplished.
Charge of the Light Brigade
Q: What is the land version of a mutiny called?
It's actually still called a mutiny.
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Q: What person, place, thing, concept, phenomenon or event are we gonna be talking about today?
The Charge of the Light Brigade.

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This podcast presents a humorous take on various topics, each episode based around a single Wikipedia article. The hosts explore subjects that range from quirky historical events to bizarre cultural phenomena, combining irreverent comedy with light-hearted commentary. The discussions often include anecdotes, social critiques, and a mix of absurdity that keeps listeners engaged while imparting tidbits of knowledge. Noteworthy is the podcast's ability to maintain a playful tone, even when dealing with sensitive subjects, making it both entertaining and informative for audiences looking to enjoy a unique spin on familiar topics.

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