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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

Anasyrma

Hello babies! Travel Correspondent Emily reports on her recent visit to the Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno, CA that were featured on our Hobby Tunneling episode. In other geological explorations, boulder holders are discussed as well. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Anasyrma," which may be a deliberately provocative self-exposing of one's naked genitals or buttocks.

Dec 13, 202259 minEp. 285

Clock of the Long Now

Hello babies! We're engaging in some light celebrity schadenfreude this week! Some of our least favorite personalities showed their true colors recently during our local election cycle, and their billionaire du jour lost. On today's episode, we play some classic TV fuck/marry/kill. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Clock of the Long Now," a mechanical clock under construction that is designed to keep time for 10,000 years.

Nov 28, 20221 hrEp. 284

The Bottle Conjuror

Hello babies! If you are Emily's pen pal, we hope you enjoy this episode! On today's edition of Baby Geniuses, Lisa shares some sad news and we make assumptions about Mr. Bean's sex life. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "The Bottle Conjuror," an anonymous theatrical performer who probably never existed.

Nov 14, 20221 hrEp. 283

Walburga Oesterreich

Hello babies! Make sure you get out and vote! This, like probably every election for the rest of our dumb little lives, is an important one. Check out Partner of the Pod Adam Conover's voting guide if you're in the LA area! On Chunch Chat, we discuss golden horse feet. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Walburga Oesterreich," aka "Queen of Los Angeles", who gained notoriety for the shooting death of her husband and the subsequent bizarre revelation that she had kept her lover, ...

Oct 31, 202258 minEp. 282

Roy Sullivan

Hello babies! Emily is diving head first into Boston Legal, and we're starting to get concerned. She is exclusively wearing pinstriped power suits and has started saying inappropriate things to our young female paralegals. We're also looking to be connected with someone from an english muffin manufacturer, we have some pressing questions. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Roy Sullivan, a man recognized by Guinness World Records as the person struck by lightning more recorded ti...

Oct 17, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 281

Godfrey's Cordial

Hello babies! On today's ep, Emily has an anti Endorse-Horse about a live action remake, and Lisa is riding her horse through your neighborhood and she does not need to explain her actions. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Godfrey's Cordial," a patent medicine, containing laudanum (tincture of opium) in a sweet syrup, which was commonly used as a sedative to quiet infants and children in Victorian England. Editor's note: here's some info about that secret ingredient in Emily'...

Oct 03, 202257 minEp. 280

Baseball Rubbing Mud

Hello babies! On today's ep, Emily is fresh off the red carpet with another one of her classic looks, and Lisa spent a few nights in an apartment that wasn't recently vacuumed. On Chunch Chat, Martha shares an actual Chunch update for once. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Baseball Rubbing Mud," or mud used to treat balls in the sport of baseball to give pitchers better control and a firmer grip on the balls.

Sep 19, 20221 hrEp. 279

Deep Scattering Layer/Benson (Fish)

Hello babies! We recorded this episode before the heatwave caused us to melt into a single puddle of podcast host. On today's ep, Emily has a wardrobe malfunction. On Chunch Chat, Martha wears inappropriate footwear and stands next to a horse that doesn't belong to her. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia pages for "Deep Scattering Layer" and "Benson (Fish)." Please email us your favorite lanternfish recipe!

Sep 05, 202257 minEp. 278

Truck Nuts

Hello babies! Our fantastic podcast just turned ten! Whether you've been with us from the start or are a new listener, we appreciate you for joining us every other week! On today's special decennial episode, you can expect more of the same as ever. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Truck Nuts," also spelled truck nutz, vehicular vanity accessories resembling a dangling scrotum.

Aug 22, 202254 minEp. 277

Polari

Hello babies! If it seems like we are slowly transitioning into an animal update podcast, you should know that this has always been an animal update podcast. On today's episode, Emily gives us some caterpillar news, and Lisa shares some post-horsepital Juni info. On Chunch Chat, Martha says goodbye to some very expensive and funky friends. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Polari, "a form of slang or cant used in Britain and Ireland by some actors, circus and fairground showmen...

Aug 09, 202256 minEp. 276

Cynthia (Gaba girl)

Hello babies! How do you feel about self-checkout at stores? We were shocked by the abundance of positive sentiment online. Please share your feelings with us either way! On today's ep, Lisa tries to convince Emily to adopt her hobbies, and Emily reveals her shoe size. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Cynthia (Gaba girl), an unusually natural and human looking mannequin.

Jul 25, 202259 minEp. 275

Fool's Errand

Hello babies! Another day, another chance for Joey to show up to the recording session, and another heartbreak. On today's ep, we respond to some listener emails and clear up some confusion about who and what Alan is. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Fools Errand," a or VERY problematic and TOXIC prank.

Jul 11, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 274

Banana Peel

Hello babies! We're getting ready for summer by fostering butterflies and sending passive aggressive messages to our neighbors. On today's episode, we discuss the magic of FAO Schwarz and a still valid 90's celebrity crush. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Banana peel," that yellowy outer covering of the banana fruit that we all can't get enough of.

Jun 27, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 273

Blue Whale of Catoosa

Hello babies! Breathing in, I smile. Breathing in, something something. Breathing out, this supreme moment. Yes! Yes! Yes! On today's episode, we plan ways to tank our WikiFeet ranking, and try to remember what we learned about caterpillars in elementary school. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Blue Whale of Catoosa," a waterfront structure that is shaped as you might imagine.

Jun 13, 202255 minEp. 272

Channel Drift

Hello babies! We are breaking rank with fellow A List celebs Kim and Gwyneth and telling you not to vote for Rick Caruso. Emily got sick but it is NOT Covid, so we're chatting about some of our favorite sick day TV habits. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Channel Drift," the gradual shift of a television network away from its original programming, to either target a newer and more profitable audience, or to broaden its viewership by including less niche programming. Basically...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 271

List of Bad Luck Signs/List of Lucky Symbols

Hello babies! We're getting out a bit more, thankfully. Emily went to a family reunion in West Virginia and stayed at a very strange hotel, and Lisa is playing pool with horses or something. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia pages for "List of Bad Luck Signs" and "List of Lucky Symbols," in celebration of Friday the 13th last weekend. Assuming you're able to listen and didn't die in some ironic manner a few days ago.

May 17, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 270

Diner Lingo

Hello babies! It's MaxFunDrive still, so we're throwing you a bone and giving you an extra episode! NOTE: this is NOT a bonus episode! Become a member at the $5 a month level to hear bonus episodes. An extra episode is much like a regular episode. A bonus episode is much more special. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Diner lingo," a kind of American verbal slang used by cooks and chefs in diners and diner-style restaurants, and by the wait staff to communicate their orders to...

May 02, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 269

Bob Geary (police officer)

Hello babies! It's that time again - MaxFunDrive is upon us! Make sure to sign up and become a member if you aren't already. You'll definitely want the free swag. Members this year will get a Clerkis M'derkis patch! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Bob Geary (police officer)," a former officer in the San Francisco Police Department who gained notoriety as the subject of a ballot initiative to allow him to take his ventriloquist's dummy, Brendan O'Smarty, on foot patrol.

Apr 25, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 268

Ann Elizabeth Fowler Hodges

Hello babies! You are cordially invited to join Emily and Lisa for their fanciest episode yet. This is the first "formal attire required" podcast experience ever, so please don't listen unless you're wearing at least one monocle. Lisa just got back from Paris, and Emily is planning a trip to a "fancy old golf hotel with a secret nuclear bunker." And if you think our gastronomy is anything but molecular? Well, we kindly ask you to fuck off. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Ann...

Apr 11, 202258 minEp. 267

Hollywood Freeway Chickens

Hello babies! Neil Degrasse Tyson here, letting you to know that the so called "Baby Geniuses" are simply two adult women of average intelligence. On today's episode, Emily shares some important results and Lisa struggles with a hat. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Hollywood Freeway chickens," a colony of feral chickens that live under the Vineland Avenue off-ramp of the Hollywood Freeway (U.S. Route 101) in Los Angeles, California. Finally, an explanation for why the Star M...

Mar 28, 202258 minEp. 266

Spaghetti-tree Hoax

Hello babies! Our love of land mammals is well documented, but on today's episode, we dip a (very attractive) toe into the world of aquatic mammals! Emily went whale watching recently, and Lisa appreciates a productivity tip from a previous episode. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Spaghetti-tree hoax," a reminder that we might take our current base line culinary knowledge for granted.

Mar 14, 20221 hrEp. 265

Garden hermit

Hello babies! This week, we're focused on one thing: bumping our wikiFeet scores! Get on there and give us the scores we deserve! Five stars only! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Garden hermits." Garden hermits or ornamental hermits were hermits encouraged to live in purpose-built hermitages, follies, grottoes, or rockeries on the estates of wealthy landowners, primarily during the 18th century. Kinda like Kendall Roy's birthday party, but non stop. Visit MicrodoseGummies.co...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 264

Society for Indecency to Naked Animals

Hello babies! We're not having a great week, but feel free to revel in our misery! Emily had a hard time at work and Lisa's had a difficult time taking her horse's temperature. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Society for Indecency to Naked Animals," a satirical hoax concocted by serial prankster Alan Abel. All jokes aside, I bet Lisa's horse is reconsidering the nudity thing this week!

Feb 14, 202256 minEp. 263

Fictitious Entry

Hello babies! The Santa Ana winds are forcing us to have some difficult conversations this week. We now know more about umbrella warranties than we would have previously cared to. On Chunch Chat, we learn that Martha Stewart feels differently about eating ostrich eggs than we do. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Fictitious entry," or deliberately incorrect entries in reference works such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and directories. Is this episode summary a Mountwea...

Jan 31, 20221 hrEp. 262

Timothy Dexter

Hello babies! This is the first episode we've recorded in 2022, and you won't be shocked to hear that we're totally new people! On today's episode, we talk about horses and plants. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Timothy Dexter. If you're interested in learning about a bear enthusiast, I suggest you read the Wikipedia page for Timothy Treadwell instead. Timothy Dexter was an American businessman. His affinity for bears is not noteworthy in the slightest.

Jan 17, 202258 minEp. 261

Automobile Folklore

Hello babies! Welcome to 2022, a fresh start awaits! Lisa is trying to be a bit more bilingual, and Emily is still trying to understand why her neighbors are so awful. They also discuss some of their least favorite holiday films. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Automobile Folklore," a list of the diverse customs and superstitions linked to that four wheeled vehicle we all love.

Jan 03, 202258 minEp. 260

Snap-dragon (game)

Hello babies! The holiday season is in full effect, so we have an extra cozy episode in store for you! On today's nog flavored episode, we have a very special Gävle Goat update. We also check in with Martha Stewart, who has treated herself to some new friesian horses. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Snap-dragon (game). Snap-dragon (also known as Flap-dragon, Snapdragon, or Flapdragon) was a parlour game popular from about the 16th century. Impress your friends by saying "A Fl...

Dec 20, 20211 hrEp. 259

Vulcana

Hello babies! Thank you for listening to our podcast, which is technically STEAM education. On today's episode, Lisa sits next to a rude passenger on a flight, and Emily's dog Alan is doing better. On Chunch Chat, we judge Martha's recent exploits. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Vulcana," an early fitness influencer. Miriam Kate Williams (6 May 1874 – 8 August 1946) sometimes called Kate Roberts and better known by her stage name Vulcana, was a Welsh strongwoman born of Iri...

Dec 06, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 258

Hobby Tunneling

Hello babies! On today's episode, a mean child from the day care next door broke Emily's skeleton. Just to clarify, I mean her artificial novelty Halloween decoration skeleton. Also, Lisa had some public impure thoughts about Tom and Cousin Greg from Succession. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Hobby Tunneling," tunnel construction as a diversion. Usually, hobby tunnelers dig their tunnels by hand, using little equipment, and some can spend years or even decades to achieve an...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 257

Stoor Worm

Hello babies! What does November mean to you? Is it the start of the Holiday season, or is it a time of... retention? When the leaves change and start to fall, does your mind turn to gift wrap or no fap? Chestnut or no nut? On today's episode, Emily shares the story of her recent car accident. Tune in to find out how she's doing! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Stoor Worm, a gigantic evil sea serpent of Orcadian folklore, capable of contaminating plants and destroying animals...

Nov 10, 202154 minEp. 256
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