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Baby Geniuses

maximumfun.org, Lisa Hanawalt, Emily Heller, Rob Perawww.maximumfun.org
Baby Geniuses is a show for people who know stuff and people who don't know stuff, but would like to. Every week, comedian and super-genius Emily Heller and cartoonist and mastermind Lisa Hanawalt, challenge their guests to share some knowledge on any topic they want.
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Episodes

Matt Koff / Connor Ratliff

Today on BG: Emily and Lisa hash out the inner workings of PACIFIC RIM, comedian and writer Matt Koff smells things that aren't there, and brain tickler expert Dr. Fendel Randelman (Connor Ratliff) discusses his new TLC show, BRAIN HEAT. Connor Ratliff Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Matt Koff Connor Ratliff

Aug 01, 20131 hr 9 minEp. 44

Mike Lawrence / Jared Logan

The Babies. Are. BACK. Emily and Lisa are so excited to be together again, and swap some stories of their new digs in LA and Manhattan, respectively. Comedian Mike Lawrence joins to talk about his thoughts on GLEE, and genealogy expert Richard Kennedy Windsor (Jared Logan) reveals some things you never thought about with your family trees. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jared Logan Mike Lawrence

Jul 18, 20131 hr 15 minEp. 43

David Rees / Dan Black

Today on BG: The show is going on a two-week hiatus while Emily dances in the LA sunlight, and Lisa doesn't know how to handle it. Author and cartoonist David Rees goes on a journey with creating mashups, and explains the value of a well-sharpened pencil. And Wall Street expert Wally Wydawsky (Dan Black) regales the gang with tales of the broker's high life. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt David Rees Dan Black

Jun 27, 20131 hr 11 minEp. 42

Alex Koll / Amber Nelson

Emily and Lisa pop back some cocktails to beat the heat, comedian Alex Koll describes what it means to be a balloonologist, and art education expert Kay Bill (Amber Nelson) wants to reign in her students' projects, with potentially damning results. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Alex Koll Amber Nelson

Jun 20, 20131 hr 13 minEp. 41

Sean Donnelly / Reid Faylor

Emily gets a mole removed from an interesting place, Lisa's boyfriend is getting hernia surgery, comedian Sean Donnelly professes his love for MURDER, SHE WROTE, and spooky stories expert Mr. Courtney (Reid Faylor) gets very specific about what kind of stories he enjoys--and how he enjoys them. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Reid Faylor Sean Donnelly

Jun 13, 20131 hr 12 minEp. 40

Jim Tews / Riley Soloner

Today on BG: Emily is mad jealous of Lisa's new health-filled lifestyle, comedian Jim Tews paints a portrait of the caricature artist as a young man, and AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS expert Frank Ding (Riley Soloner) waxes rhapsodic about the show's musical montages--until things take a dark turn. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jim Tews Riley Soloner

Jun 06, 20131 hr 12 minEp. 39

Michelle Wolf / Ashley Brooke Roberts

Today on BG: Emily is enraptured by the history of San Francisco prostitutes, Lisa confesses to not seeing BIO-DOME, comedian Michelle Wolf shares her wisdom on exercise, and movement expert Tina Marie Turner (Ashley Brooke Roberts) promotes her web series...er, shows us the benefits of moving. Eat a space cake and get moving! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Michelle Wolf Ashley Brooke Roberts

May 23, 20131 hr 2 minEp. 37

Lauren Ashley Bishop / Micah Sherman

Today on BG: Lisa and Emily take on self-righteous vegans, comedian Lauren Ashley Bishop reminisces about being an ex-southern belle, and friendship expert Jesse Pallsgrove (Micah Sherman) explains what the friend zone really means to him. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Micah Sherman Lauren Ashley Bishop

May 16, 20131 hr 14 minEp. 36

Julieanne Smolinski / Joe Pera

Today on BG: Emily is overwhelmed by a live, headless chicken, writer Julieanne Smolinski dishes about flying on Rihanna's private plane, and nutrition expert Evan Ples (Joe Pera) tells us what he knows about the Met Foods on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Joe Pera Julieanne Smolinski

May 09, 20131 hr 12 minEp. 35

Nick Turner / Nick Maritato

Today on BG: Emily & Lisa discuss their feelings on vomit, comedian Nick Turner relates his past tobacco kleptomania, and reality show host Paul Poundstone (Nick Maritato) shares his extreme eating experiences across the globe. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Nick Turner

May 03, 20131 hr 6 minEp. 34

Mark Normand / Jared Logan

Today on BG: Emily and Lisa discuss their disdain for the word tenderoni, comedian Mark Normand talks about his love of Jews and the problems associated with Propecia, and this week's expert, Tate German (Jared Logan), talks about one of Emily's favorite things in the world: Dr. Frasier Crane. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jared Logan Mark Normand

Apr 23, 20131 hr 4 minEp. 33

Adam Newman / Langan Kingsley

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa discuss prostitution among animals, comedian Adam Newman talks about butts and motorcycles, and an unconventional expert by the name of Mart Whitaker (Langan Kingsley) gives her extensive knowledge on the name Dexter. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Langan Kingsley Adam Newman

Apr 18, 20131 hr 12 minEp. 32

Marielle Heller / Dan Hodapp

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa talk about Emily's recent Conan appearance, Emily's sister Marielle Heller drops by to talk about adapting Diary of a Teenage Girl for stage and screen while Lisa freaks out about a spoon-bending story, and personal organization expert Adams Zachary (Dan Hodapp) gives advice on how to get your life in order. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Marielle Heller Dan Hodapp

Apr 10, 20131 hr 17 minEp. 31

Seth Herzog / Zach Broussard

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa talk about art competitions at the Olympics, Seth Herzog talks about performing for the troops and living in the smallest apartment in the city, and safety expert Douglas Fairbanks (Zach Broussard) explains a plan that keeps men from getting strangled to death. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Zach Broussard Seth Herzog

Apr 06, 20131 hr 10 minEp. 30

Janine Brito / Reid Faylor

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa explore the world of female pirates, Janine Brito from Totally Biased shows her expertise in self-defense and World War II, and rhyming expert Dan the Rhymer (Reid Faylor) shows us all the wonderful ways rhyming can be used to enhance our lives. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Reid Faylor

Mar 20, 20131 hr 14 minEp. 29

Michael Zelenko / Jake Young

This week on BG: Emily discovers a celebrity who obviously has ASMR, journalist Michael Zelenko joins the ladies to talk about phreaking and Bit Coins, and lifestyle engineer Tim Trembles (Jake Young) explains his 7 day Adonis system to getting your life on track. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jake Young Michael Zelenko

Mar 11, 20131 hr 10 minEp. 28

Guy Branum / Nate Fernald

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa explore the world of fossil words, Totally Biased writer Guy Branum stops by to talk extensively about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and teen expert McWilliams David (Nate Fernald) gives you the only four things you need to know to understand teenagers. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Nate Fernald Guy Branham

Mar 06, 20131 hr 11 minEp. 27

Max Silvestri / Griffin Newman

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa explore the ins and outs of Alf, comedian and writer Max Silvestri talks about the early days of the Internet, and expert expert Ricard Klein-Katman (Griffin Newman) out experts every other expert we've ever had. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Griffin Newman Max Silvestri

Feb 27, 20131 hr 7 minEp. 26

Carmen Lynch / Kelly Hudson

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily explore the different effects visiting Paris can have on one's psyche, comedian Carmen Lynch drops by to talk about her teenage job selling vacuum cleaners, and middle-aged man expert Sam Printess (Kelly Hudson) gives her unique view on this oft-forgotten subset of humanity. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Carmen Lynch Kelly Hudson

Feb 23, 20131 hr 4 minEp. 25

Bonus Episode: Kevin Avery / The Mystery WASP

On this blast from the past edition of BG: Kevin Avery of Totally Biased with W. Kumau Bell talks about his past as an R&B singer and a mysterious WASP flies into the studio to give the ladies fashion advice. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Kevin Avery

Feb 15, 20131 hr 18 minEp. 24

Jillian Tamaki / Connor Ratliff

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily talk about a show nobody watches but them, cartoonist and illustrator Jillian Tamaki talks about web comics and the US naturalization process, and Beatles expert Lanny Merkelton (Connor Ratliff) talks about the oddly specific book he's writing about the Fab Four. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Gillian Tamaki Connor Ratlif

Feb 13, 20131 hr 7 minEp. 23

Josh Gondelman / Micah Sherman

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa delve into the world of sexually active popes, comedian Josh Gondelman talks about his wildly popular Twitter account, Modern Seinfeld, and professional cut-up Dale Kipp (Micah Sherman) joins the ladies to discuss the fascinating world of crop circles. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Josh Gondelman Micah Sherman

Feb 06, 20131 hr 6 minEp. 22

Dan St. Germain / Sasheer Zamata

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily bash a terrible toothpaste ad, Dan St. Germain gets fancy with talk about plays, and dinosaur expert Mertha Stew (Sasheer Zamata) has some very surprising facts about the so-called thunder lizards. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Dan St. Germain Shaseer Zamata

Feb 02, 20131 hr 2 minEp. 21

Avery Monsen / Casey Jost

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa get a new favorite artist, author and former guest Avery Monsen describes his Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, and bullying expert Bulldog (Casey Jost) threatens literally everyone in the building. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Avery Monsen Casey Jost

Jan 23, 20131 hr 9 minEp. 20

Ethan Berlin / Anna Drezen

This week on BG: Lisa reveals a startling fact about her family history, writer Ethan Berlin talks about his extensive knowledge and personal use of Yahoo Answers, and baby expert Natalie Don-Johnson (Anna Drezen) dodges hard questions about her own progeny's origins. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Ethan Berlin Anna Drezen

Jan 16, 20131 hr 4 minEp. 19

Live in San Francisco!

From the Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco: it's the Baby Geniuses' first ever live episode! With Jorma Taccone (SNL, the Lonely Island, Girls), Alex Koll (Comedy Central), Natasha Muse, Tony Bedard, and two bona fide Robin Williams experts. Breast massagers! Stray dogs! Heckling dads! ASMR! This episode has it all! Alex Koll Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jorma Taccone Natasha Muse Tony Bedard

Jan 12, 20131 hr 27 minEp. 18

Michael Che / Zach Broussard

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa cover the world of Scratch n' Sniff, Michael Che comes in to talk about his lifelong sneaker obsession, and a man named Dr. Sanjay Gupta educates us about some unorthodox meditation techniques. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Michael Che Zach Broussard

Jan 05, 20131 hr 6 minEp. 17

Jared Logan / Nate Fernald

This week on BG: it's the Christmas episode! Jared Logan drops by to talk about holidays and Santa expert Trever Dill dispels a few myths concerning about jolly old Kris Krinkle. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jared Logan

Dec 19, 20121 hr 13 minEp. 16

Gabe Liedman / Aparna Nancherla

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily make a plea to San Francisco celebrities in anticipation of their upcoming live show, comedian Gabe Liedman talks about his years in high fashion, and conflict resolution expert Soli Laseter (Aparna Nancherla) gives sage advice on how to completely avoid any kind of fight imaginable. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Gabe Liedman Aparna Nancherla

Dec 12, 20121 hr 8 minEp. 15

Ron Funches / Kara Klenk

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily discuss Action Park, America's most dangerous theme park, comedian Ron Funches drops by to talk about The Black Mafia Family, and hair removal expert Evete Babalescue (Kara Klenk) gives some beauty tips from the Eastern Bloc. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Ron Funches Kara Klenk

Dec 05, 20121 hr 15 minEp. 14
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