About this podcast
Explore Wikipedia in a daily podcast with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN as they read articles aloud and provide light commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 1,147 episodes
- Tic-tac-toe · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 1138Tic-tac-toe is more than just a simple children's game; it's a window into math and strategy! Join Rachel Teichman, LCSW and King Supernuts, VCV, as they read about what…
- Vladyslav Heraskevych · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 1137Vladyslav Heraskevych’s journey from pioneering Olympic skeleton racer to the center of an international rules dispute takes focus as Rachel Teichman, LCSW, and King Supernuts…
- Karl Bushby · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 1136Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, step into the boots of Karl Bushby, a British adventurer on a mission to walk an unbroken path around the world. His journey spans…
- Graham Cracker · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 1135Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, crunch into the sweet and surprisingly moralistic history of the graham cracker. Originally created as a healthy food to curb…
- Trial Of Sean Combs · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 1134Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, explore the complex history behind the legal troubles involving Sean "Diddy" Combs. The hosts unpack high-profile courtroom…
- Ozzy Osbourne & Malcolm-Jamal Warner · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 1133In this unforgettable episode, Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, read through the Wikipedia page for the "gay bomb"—a non-lethal chemical weapon concept actually…
- Magical Negro · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 1132Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LCSW explore the origins and critiques of the “Magical Negro” trope in literature and film. This character type, often portrayed as a…
- Charlie The Unicorn · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 1131Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN dive into the bizarre and whimsical world of Charlie the Unicorn, the viral animated short that took the internet by storm in the…
- Gay Bomb · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 1130In this unforgettable episode, Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, read through the Wikipedia page for the "gay bomb"—a non-lethal chemical weapon concept actually…
- Joy Buzzer · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 1129Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LCSW get a jolt of amusement diving into the prankster classic—the joy buzzer. This electric gag device has been shocking unsuspecting…
- Passive Aggressive Behavior · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 1128Tension bubbles just below the surface as Rachel Teichman, LCSW and Victor Varnado, KSN explore the slippery concept of passive-aggressive behavior. Whether it’s silent treatment…
- Jigglypuff · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 1127Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LCSW sing the praises of one of Pokémon’s most melodious characters: Jigglypuff! Known for its adorable appearance and sleep-inducing…
- Identity Document Forgery · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 1126Rachel Teichman, LCSW and Victor Varnado, KSN navigate the sneaky world of fake IDs and forged papers in this eye-opening episode. From altered passports to entirely counterfeit…
- Harlan Ellison Part 2 · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 1125Continuing their examination of Harlan Ellison, Rachel Teichman, LCSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, return for Part 2 to cover more of Ellison’s controversies and trouble with the…
- Harlan Ellison Part 1 · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 1124Kicking off a two-part deep dive, Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LCSW, begin exploring the life of prolific science fiction author Harlan Ellison. Known for his fiery…
- Dozens (Game) · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 1123Rachel Teichman, LCSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, explore the cultural roots and social impact of "playing the dozens"—a verbal sparring game of witty insults. The episode traces…
- Baby Pac-Man · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 1122Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LCSW, dive into the hybrid world of Baby Pac-Man, a unique arcade game that combined video gaming with pinball mechanics. This 1982…
- Tamagotchi Effect · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 1121Rachel Teichman, LCSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, click through the quirky digital attachment known as the Tamagotchi Effect. This psychological phenomenon describes the emotional…
- Pop It · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 1120Get ready to fidget as Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LCSW, pop into the viral toy sensation known as "Pop It." They trace the toy’s rise to fame through TikTok trends…
- Dutch Manure Crisis · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 1119Rachel Teichman, LCSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, explore the surprisingly complicated world of cow poop and environmental policy in this stinky but serious episode. The Dutch…
