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Wiki UniversityRerelease: JFK, Castro, and the Exploding ShellComedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez make their way across Wikipedia from the growing sport of underwater rugby to the Salad Oil Scandal of 1963. In between they uncover plots to assassinate Fidel Castro, JFK mob ties, and Jheisson's history of fraud.-Follow Wiki U on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @wikiuniversityMusic provided by Daisy and the Chains
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2023-10-3159 min
Wiki UniversityThe Twinkie Defense: How a junk food addiction led to murder!Could eating Twinkies drive a person to murder? What famed director got their start filming a "Got Milk?" commercial? What is the best way to eat an Oreo? Do you twist it? Cream first? Dip it in milk? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they snack their way across Wikipedia uncovering the truth about the Twinkie Defense in the landmark trial of Dan White for the murder of Harvey Milk and George Moscone.Could eating Twinkies drive a person to murder? What famed director got their start filming a "Got Milk?" commercial? What is...
2023-10-1735 min
Wiki UniversityHow to ward off the evil eye and the fascinating history of the middle fingerOn this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson dive deep into the Evil Eye! Jheisson kicks off the show explaining how the evil eye and evil eye prevention played a major role in his childhood. After that we learned about the history and cultural significance of the middle finger and Kyle tells a harrowing road rage story of how it got him in some trouble.+ If you feel like you learned something on this episode please tell a friend and leave a review+ Wiki University also regularly posts videos on TikTok, IG, and YouTube...
2023-09-1245 min
Wiki UniversityHow to get away with murder...be pragmatic about it?Kyle and Jheisson try to wrap their head around the philosophy of pragmatism, study the phenomenon of animal mobbing, and Jheisson tells a harrowing story about his interaction with a beautiful bulldog in the grocery store.
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2023-03-2138 min
Wiki UniversityFilipino Love Language: Balikbayan Boxes, Munster Cheese, and the history of Black People in IrelandWhat's a manic pixie dream girl? Have you heard about Sparryon? Why did black people move from the US to Ireland? Kyle and Jheisson answer theses questions and more as they climb into the care package that is Wikipedia and head to the Philippines to peek into the history of Balikbayan boxes, discuss Ronaldo's botched statue, and debate the best way to confront teens.
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2023-03-1049 min
Wiki UniversityThe story of a WWII soldier who refused to surrender for 30 yearsDive down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia and learn about a Japanese soldier in WWII who continued fighting....AN EXTRA 30 YEARS! On this episode Kyle and Jheisson explore the history of a Los Angeles company that became a stalwart of shopping mall food courts, but is their signature drink even good?! Finally we crowed surfed our way into a story about a rocker who saved one of his fans from certain death!
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2023-03-0244 min
Wiki UniversityAfrican Pygmies, George Washington, and the truth about canola oilOut of all our founding fathers did GW have the best fits? Which country has the best version of a hot pocket? Will we get to meet Dr. Pimple Popper? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they explore Wikipedia from the African Pygmies to the Mount Vernon Estate.
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2023-01-2137 min
Wiki UniversityVivian Westwood: The trailblazer behind Pharrell's big hatHow did Vivian Westwood influence punk culture? What's the best way to clean produce? And what made Virgin Atlantic's uniforms so scandalous? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they stitch their way across Wikipedia from Vivian Westwood to nostalgia!
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2022-12-0240 min
Wiki UniversityPolar and grizzly bears are hooking up and having babies!What would happen if polar bears and grizzly bears mated? Why is pork the other white meat? Why is spam so popular in Hawaii? Why are junk emails called Spam? Kyle and Jheisson grill their way across Wikipedia as they explore the world of bears and meats!
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2022-11-1054 min
Wiki UniversityWhy do paper cuts hurt so much?Have you ever wondered why paper cuts hurt so much? Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Canadian? What are the health risks to becoming a blood brother? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they slice their way across Wikipedia from paper cuts, through the Wild Samoans, before exploring an earthquake that hit Hayward California in 1868. What a ride! We learned some things while almost learning nothing at all!
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2022-11-0446 min
Wiki UniversityThe Secret to Life: Live, Laugh, Love, and Kegels!Are you basic? On this day in Basic History Kyle and Jheisson dive down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia to explore all things live, laugh, love, kegels, and the long history of being basic.
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2022-10-1347 min
Wiki UniversityCan you even say "Astrology" without rolling your eyes?Kyle and Jheisson close out summer session by learning about the Fukushima disaster, the role of astrology during WWII and consider their place in the universe. Follow @wikiuniversity on Instagram and TikTok for video content.
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2022-09-2338 min
Wiki UniversityThe History of Pole VaultingOn this weeks episode Kyle and Jheisson learn about pole vaulting, carbon fiber, the Munich Massacre, and big ol' floppy whale dorks.
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2022-09-1638 min
Wiki UniversityThe Kidnapping of Woollarawarre BennelongWhen you're at your job do you feel held against your will? If that's the case you need to hear the story of Bennelong, the first Aboriginal person who was "appointed" ambassador to England after he was kidnapped by the Brits. Also on this episode Kyle and Jheisson dive into the origins of Rome, learn what the "H' stands for in Jesus H. Christ, and discover the ins and outs of ocean travel in the 1700's.
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2022-09-0947 min
Wiki UniversityCrab Mentality, Deadman's Switch and getting the last wordWould you consider Kobe Bryant to be a giver? What's the first thing you'd put in your fallout shelter? Are humans predisposed to bring each other down? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they claw their way across Wikipedia from the psychological phenomenon known as crab mentality to the groundbreaking history of underground parking.
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2022-09-0143 min
Wiki UniversityDo you load your toilet paper like a dingbat?Learn something new with Kyle and Jheisson as they study the dingbat- LA's controversial mid-century architecture that popped up all over the city to meet the need for housing. Are they trashy or iconic?
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2022-08-1937 min
Wiki UniversityDog Fart Roller Coaster, the best ride of all timeKyle and Jheisson travel to Denmark where they ride across Wikipedia to learn about a dog fart themed roller coaster known as Hundeprutterutchebane.
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2022-08-1239 min
Wiki UniversityWere you ever paid to eat dog food? Pica: the lesser known eating disorderKyle and Jheisson eat their way across Wikipedia and learn all about pica! And pika! And also pica! Have you ever eaten dirt? What about nails? Dog food? If you have, maybe you have pica, an eating disorder characterized by eating items that are not typically thought of as food.
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2022-07-2739 min
Wiki UniversityThe Miraculous Life of Mike the Headless ChickenKyle and Jheisson dive into a summer tradition and celebrate the long life of Mike the Headless Chicken. As you probably guessed, he was a famous chicken in the 1940's who didn't have a head after an attempted murder. Follow Wiki U on instagram and TikTok @wikiuniversity
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2022-07-1539 min
Wiki UniversityHow many balloons does it take to fly? The story of Lawn Chair LarryKyle and Jheisson learn about Lawn Chair Larry who tied a bunch of balloons to a lawn chair and took flight!
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2022-07-0742 min
Wiki UniversityThe New Jersey Devil and Napoleon's brother Joey BonesDive down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia with Kyle and Jheisson! In this episode you'll learn about the origins of the Jersey Devil, Napoleon's less famous brother Joe who was also from Jersey and the reason chefs wear big silly white hats. Like, subscribe, and follow us on TikTok and IG @wikiuniversity for video content.
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2022-06-2938 min
Wiki UniversityWhat's the 411 on South of the Border?Kyle and Jheisson explore east LA's Boyle Heights neighborhood and learn about El Pino, Blood in Blood out and the online rumor mill. After that they call 411 and take a trip to the kind of racist tourist trap, South of the Border in South Carolina.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @wikiuniveristy
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2022-06-1448 min
Wiki UniversityWho is the Most Kissed Woman of All Time?Do you know who inspired the face for the CPR doll? Does tetanus only come from rusty nails? Why did people make creepy death masks back in the day? Do embalmers have the best nighttime skin routines? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they travel across Wikipedia from The Unknown Woman of the Seine to the Flag of Uganda.For Wiki U videos follow us on TikTok and Instagram
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2022-06-0737 min
Wiki UniversityWhat's the Smelliest Classic Movie Scene?In 1960 Smell-O-Vision mades it's debut at movie theaters and was an utter failure. But what if it had been a huge success? Kyle and Jheisson breakdown six classic movie scenes that would have been Smell-O-Vision nightmare including The Godfather, Shawshank Redemption, and Jaws.-Follow @wikiuniversity on Instagram and TikTok for videos from the episode
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2022-06-0141 min
Wiki UniversityThe Mad Gasser and Godwin's Law: Gotta break a couple eggs to make a nukeHow many Fast and Furious movies equal one Manhattan Project? What is a Monster in my Pocket? Why did nuclear bombs inspire architecture? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they blow their way across Wikipedia from The Mad Gasser of Mattoon to Godwin's Law. TikTok: @wikiuniveristyInstagram: @wikiuniversity
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2022-05-2457 min
Wiki UniversityThe Great Mill Disaster: Dust can explode?!How does dust explode? Why do you need to be careful around non-dairy creamer? Where did the US dump all their chemical weapons? Does WD-40 make the best impromptu flame thrower? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bomb their way across Wikipedia from The Great Mill Disaster to the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.
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2022-05-1741 min
Wiki UniversityWe learned about the Southport Sockman and Morganna the Kissing BanditAre you all about feet? For two Brits named Steve they were so into feet that they filled their apartment with over 10,000 used socks! Kyle and Jheisson dive way down the rabbit hole of feet as they run across Wikipedia from the intriguing story of the Southport Sockman to Morganna, the buxom blonde bombshell who talked sh*t on Dolly Pardon and stole kisses from athletes across the country.-Follow @wikiuniversity on Instagram for some over our wacky video content
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2022-05-101h 05
Wiki UniversitySmell-O-Vision to Chemtrail Conspiracy and Charles Barkley did what?Why don't odors work in movie theaters? What happened at Studio 54 before disco? Was Pizzagate ever really debunked?! What science fiction movie was the downfall of the Watergate scandal? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they sniff their way across Wikipedia from Smell-O-Vision to the Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory!
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2022-05-0359 min
Wiki UniversityThe Killing Stone to Mario: Mario's last name was....Do you know Mario's last name? And what's his relationship to Luigi anyway? Which Rocky movie did Stallone look the most cut? Would you stop the Yakuza from having group bath time? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they jump-stomp their way across Wikipedia from the Killing Stones of Japan, Sessho-seki to the most notable plumber of all time, Mario.
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2022-04-261h 11
Wiki UniversityMissing Milk Carton Kids to the Mitochondrial Eve: Do you remember Tub Girl?If your wife is missing when should you call the police? How do you pick which kid to put on a milk carton? Where did humans come from? Was Tub Girl the first cyber attack of its kind? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they take a search party across Wikipedia from Missing Milk Carton Kids to the Mitochondrial Eve.
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2022-03-301h 12
Wiki UniversityKiss your 11 herbs and spices: The Blarney Stone to the Curse of the ColonelWhy did a crowd of Japanese revelers threw a statue of Colonel Sanders in a river to celebrate a baseball game? What is the gift of gab? How exactly does glass get recycled? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they romp around Wikipedia traveling from the Blarney Stone in Ireland all the way to the Curse of the Colonel in Japan. Give it a listen!
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2022-03-231h 06
Wiki UniversityWho's your leather daddy? The Guillotine to UmarellSomeone get grandpa he's holding a circular saw! Kyle and Jheisson slice their was across Wikipedia from Guillotine, the preferred apparatus for execution during France's Reign of Terror, to Umarell, the old men who watch over construction sites as a hobby. Give it a listen and learn something new!
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2022-03-161h 42
Wiki UniversityGIVE ME YOUR BLOOD: Henrietta Lacks to Samuel "The Traitor" SlaterAre doctors stealing your cells for medical research and profit? How much would you sell your blood for? Who was the power couple of the American Industrial Revolution? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they spin their way across Wikipedia going from Henrietta Lacks whose cancer cells changed the trajectory of medical science, all the way to Samuel "The Traitor" Slater whose (stolen) knowledge of textile manufacturing changed the trajectory of the United States.
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2022-03-081h 11
Wiki UniversityIf you're feeling sad go toxic! Hedonic Treadmill to Death by LaughterOooooooweeeee the Wiki Boys are back with another journey across their favorite free encyclopedia! They begin their trip by running in place on the Hedonic Treadmill and Kyle explains why he wins all the fights in his relationship. After that they learn about Lifestyle Creep, PewDiePie, and Jheisson explains the intricacies of necrophilia to Kyle before they make their way to Death from Laughter. Rate, review, and subscribe!
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2022-03-011h 00
Wiki UniversityType in code TB to get your Draft Kings reward: Circadian Rhythm to Doc HollidayWhat happens when pilots aren't well rested? Can Blind Mole Rats cure cancer? Is it better to be a barber or a dentist? Would Doc Holiday be an influencer if he was alive today? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they shoot and gamble their way across Wikipedia from Circadian Rhythm to Doc Holliday.
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2022-02-221h 23
Wiki UniversityThe Dunning Kruger Effect to Skijoring: Are you dumber than you think?Are you dumber than you think you are? Are you smarter? How many years ago did humans start teaming up with dogs? Why'd the Hindenburg explode? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they ski their way across Wikipedia (with waaaaaaay too much confidence) from the psychological phenomenon of the Dunning Kruger Effect to the exciting winter sport of skijoring!
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2022-02-1547 min
Wiki UniversityWho Ate All the Pies to Food PyramidHey students take your seats and listen to Kyle and Jheisson as they go on a journey from the football pitches of England to the Food Pyramid *scheme* in the good ol' US of A! Jheisson reminisces about school cafeteria milk bags (remember milk bags?!) while Kyle tells a story about his first pie eating contest as an eight year old. Give it a listen!-Do your homework and leave a five star rating and review.
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2022-02-0859 min
Wiki UniversityToynbee Tiles to Waffle House Index: My boys need more syrup!Kyle and Jheisson are tearing across Wikipedia! They go from Toynbee Tiles- the outsider art that contain messages of unknown origins and come crashing down on the Waffle House Index- an unofficial metric for destruction used by FEMA after major disasters. At the end of the episode you can some extra credit by learning about the Big Mac Index and the ingredients in special sauce. Share a Big Mac with your friends or enemies and rate and review the podcast!
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2022-01-2847 min
Wiki UniversitySpite House to Sleep Paralysis: Bring in the storm troopers!Did George Lucas really weaponize poor people out of spite? Does the Westboro Baptist Church actually affiliate with a religion? What's lurking around your unconscious mind when you fall asleep? Have you ever been visited by a succubus?! Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they take a journey across Wikipedia from Spite House to Sleep Paralysis..Spite houseWestboro Baptist ChurchUniversity of ChicagoSchools of PsychologyPsychoanalysisUnconscious mindHypnagogiaSleep paralysis
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2022-01-2158 min
Wiki UniversityKentucky Meat Shower to Mermaids: How's a mermaid poop?What a lesson! Jheisson and Kyle learn all about the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876, dabble in the Book of the Damned, pore over the history of giants and follow the sirens song across Wikipedia to mermaids.
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2022-01-1453 min
Wiki UniversityThe Mummers just can't quit blackface: Mummers Parade to the Dyatlov Pass IncidentWhat a trek! Kyle and Jheisson go for a New Years romp around Philly with the Mummers Parade, but mostly learn about their love of getting drunk and putting on blackface. Then they find out about Forest Fins and Frost Nazis before hiking deep into the Ural Mountains to investigate the Dyatlov Incident. Give it a listen and leave a review!
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2022-01-071h 02
Wiki UniversityWartime Blackout to Champagne: Bring in the squishers!The Wiki Boys ring in the New Year! It's a French heavy episode as Jheisson and Kyle fly across Wikipedia from Wartime blackouts, to the London Blitz, across the English Channel to the Fall of France before they pop their corks by learning about that sweet, sweet bubbly, Champagne!
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2021-12-3155 min
Wiki UniversityChinese Food on Christmas Eve: A Jewish TraditionKyle and Jheisson explore holiday traditions! They take the red pill and see how deep the rabbit hole goes beginning their journey at Simulacra and Simulation- the inspiration for the Matrix. From there they uncover the history of CocaCola, give up drinking for the temperance movement, and get MADD before finishing up at the Jewish "tradition" of eating Chinese food on Christmas eve. L'chaim!
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2021-12-241h 05
Wiki UniversityLife in Prison with a Chance of Meatballs: Cleveland Elementary School Shooting to Air JordansThis one's a doozy! Kyle and Jheisson start at the Cleveland Elementary School Shooting in San Diego which is one of the rare school shootings with a female lead. Girl power! From that horrific event they leap across Wikipedia to the shoes that make sneakerheads salivate, Air Jordans. Did you know MJ wanted to be an Adidas guy? Along their journey they stop by a correctional facility for women, investigate Joe Pesci's ex-wife, and uncover some of the facts about the murder of James Jordan. It's a true crime heavy episode! Give it a listen!
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2021-12-171h 04
Wiki UniversityCentennial Light to DodgeballKyle and Jheisson begin their Wiki journey at the Centennial Light Bulb which has been glowing for over 100 years! Can you believe it? From there they learn about the long history of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, fanboy out about Tea Leoni, and study the Hollywood elite before throwing themselves across Wikipedia to the game of dodgeball!Follow Wiki U on Instagram @wikiuniversity
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2021-12-031h 29
Wiki UniversityThe Yips to Airstream Trailers: Someones got a case of the twisties!It's a wild ride as Kyle and Jheisson go from the sports related phenomenon of the yips and take a road trip across Wikipedia to the timeless, sleek designs of Airstream trailers. Along their travels they flip through the stellar career of powerhouse gymnast Simone Biles, discover the best way to avoid kidney stones (aka peehole disease), dabble in fentanyl and America's opioid epidemic, poke around the rural USA, and explore the history of towing. Give it a listen!
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2021-11-261h 08
Wiki UniversityRammed Earth to the Battle of Tsushima: Japan is great at surprisesWhy was the battle of Tsushima naval history's first, and last, decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleship fleets? What is the most sustainable form of construction? Does researching happiness make you sad? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they sail across Wikipedia from Rammed Earth to The Battle of Tsushima.
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2021-11-201h 29
Wiki UniversityWhat's your burn bed number? Smashana to the Inuit DomeIf you died who would you appoint as your chief mourner? Do you know what type of crop was grown in Beverly Hills before Gucci took over? Billboard Music got it's start in the 1890's reviewing circuses and what other hot 100 performers? The Wiki Boys Jheisson and Kyle answer these questions and more as they torch their way across Wikipedia going from the Hindu burn beds of Smashana to the Clipper's new arena in Inglewood, the Inuit Dome.
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2021-11-121h 01
Wiki UniversityExtreme Ironing to Adi Dassler plus a special guest!Has the name Adolf been forever tainted or are there a few good Adolfs out there? How did Jesse Owens singlehandedly save Adidas? Where's the most extreme place that you've ironed a shirt? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they welcome a special guest to the podcast (an actual teacher!) and march across Wikipedia from the little known sport of extreme ironing to the founder of Adidas Adi Dassler.
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2021-11-051h 15
Wiki University5 Regrets of the Dying to SynchronizationKyle and Jheisson learn about what they'll regret when they're on their death beds and make their way across Wikipedia to the phenomenon of synchronization
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2021-10-2958 min
Wiki UniversityIn spite of ourselves we learn: Joe Carstairs to PrecessionDid you know Alexander Graham Bell was into motor-boating? Do you think he had a boat phone? Do monkey testicles provide male "rejuvenation"? Why'd they make propellers so darn sexual? Jheisson and Kyle answer these questions and more as they rotate around Wikipedia from lesbian trailblazer Marion 'Joe' Carstairs to a scientific concept that most people can't even wrap their brains around known as precession.
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2021-10-161h 15
Wiki UniversityOf Milk and Meat: Turing Machine to Reuben SandwichKyle and Jheisson eat their way across Wikipedia from Turing Machine to Reuben Sandwich
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2021-10-081h 08
Wiki UniversityFinding Churro Boy: The Hippie Trail to Wedding SuperstitionsWho was killing all the hippies in the 1960's? What ever happened to Dr. Seuss's wife? Why is gothic architecture so scary? What song do you request at a wedding? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they hike across Wikipedia from the Hippie Trail to Wedding Superstitions.TOPICS COVEREDHippie trailCharles SobhrajRandom HouseDonald S KlopferDr. SeussHelen PalmerBarbituratesGirls High SchoolTree Grows in BrooklynGothic RevivalGothic ArchitectureCanterbury CathedralCathedralCathedraChapelWeddingWedding Superstitions
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2021-09-241h 19
Wiki UniversityZabaleen to Mosquito Alarm: Feed the tourists garbage bacon!Who really knows what you can recycle? How can you scare off young whippersnappers? Can mosquitos give you AIDS? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they pick their way across Wikipedia from the Zabaleen to the Mosquito Alarm
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2021-09-1156 min
Wiki UniversityThe Pope joins Only Fans: Rouketopolemos to MoissaniteWhy are two Greek churches waring with bottle rockets? What the hell was the Ottoman Empire anyway? Is a Nilla Wafer really a wafer? Why is the Pope washing feet? This weeks class at Wiki U answers these questions and more as Kyle and Jheisson fly across Wikipedia from the Greek celebration of Rouketopolemos to the silicon carbide used for rings known as Moissanite.
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2021-09-031h 04
Wiki UniversitySediments Gone Wild! Arches National Park to Bob Marley's Attempted AssassinationTake me to Zion! The Wiki Boys learn about Arches National Park, the attempted assassination of the legendary Bob Marley, and Jheisson's recent engagement and move to LA
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2021-08-1359 min
Wiki UniversityThe Greatest Inventor Ever? Garett Morgan to PacifismWhat event inspired Garrett Morgan to invent the gas mask? Could Buddhism save the environment? Was James A Garfield assassinated by his doctors? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they fight their way across Wikipedia from Garrett Morgan to Pacifism.
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2021-08-0658 min
Wiki UniversityTorture in Ancient Rome was full of government bureaucracyThings get really dark as Kyle and Jheisson wade through the Wiki waters traveling from the divisive artwork, The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living to the divisive form of torture Chinese Water Torture.The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone LivingEgg of ColumbusHolocaust victimsFreemasonsNazi Human ExperimentationMedical TortureTortureHang Drawn and QuarteredPsychological torture - List of methods of TortureWelcome ParadeChinese Water torture-Follow Wiki U on Instagram @wikiuniversityEditing, production, and technical assistance provided by Curt Doughty
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2021-07-2652 min
Wiki UniversityPop Quiz - Have we learned anything?50 episodes of learning...sort of and Jheisson finally gets tested on the material. What have you learned?-Follow Wiki U on Instagram @wikiuniversity
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2021-07-2315 min
Wiki UniversityWiki U's Night Class - Demon Cat to Jayne MansfieldPut your sons and daughters to bed and strap on for night class! How did sex symbol Jayne Mansfield change the trucking industry? Who would win in a fight, Mr. California or Mr. Universe? Who is the LeBron James of Roller Derby and what exactly is roller derby? Why are ghost cats haunting the United States Capitol? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bounce across Wikipedia from Demon Cat to Jayne Mansfield...at night!TOPICS COVEREDDemon catRoller DerbyDerby NamesBonnie ThunderDouble Jointedness (Hypermobility)Anxiety disordersObsessive Compulsive DisorderMonkPolice Procedural DramaHomicide: Life on the...
2021-07-1658 min
Wiki UniversityClay kicking, shaft riding, pipe jacking and more! - Stendhal Syndrome to Hobby TunnelingCan art be so beautiful that it makes you faint or hallucinate? What secrets are the US Government hiding in the side of mountains? Was an entomologist who dug tunnels under the streets of DC trying to become the creatures he studied? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they bore their way across Wikipedia from Stendhal Syndrome to Hobby Tunneling.TOPICS COVEREDStendhal SyndromeSyncope (Fainting)Self defenseSafe RoomFallout ShelterChyanne MountainUtah Construction CompanyUraniumMineralConstruction of the Cheyenne Mountain ComplexUnderground ConstructionTunnel ConstructionTunnelsHobby Tunnels
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2021-07-0957 min
Wiki UniversityI identify as a bottom shotgun - Blind Spot to Merchant MarinesWhat is a Merchant Marine and what do they do? How does your brain deal with blind spots? Could you beat an octopus in a wrestling match? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they sail across Wikipedia from Blind Spot to the Merchant Marines.
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2021-07-0256 min
Wiki UniversityDon't forget to bathe and neuter your insects - Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to CicadasIt's summer school! Was the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest built on a lie? Why are rice paddies so wet? Why are there so many cicadas?! Comedians Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they eat their way down the eastern seaboard from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to Cicadas.TOPICS COVEREDNathan’s Hot Dog Eating ContestWilliam the Refrigerator PerryShot PutList of Asian Records in athleticsAsian Athletics AssociationAsiaMilletRicePest controlInsecticidesInsectsCicada
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2021-06-111h 05
Wiki UniversityHello, Death Row Marketing, this is Karen - Martini Effect to the Murder of Tupac ShakurDo you know Tupac's last words or what song he listened to on his death bed? Can you guess who owned the entire world's supply of LSD at one time? How deep do you have to dive to relieve anxiety? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they journey across Wikipedia from the Martini Effect to the Murder of Tupac ShakurTOPICS COVERED:Martini Effect - Nitrogen NarcosisHallucinationsLSDProject MK UltraFBI1992 LA RiotsIce CubeDr. DreTupac Shakur-Follow Wiki U on Instagram @wikiuniversity
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2021-05-2857 min
Wiki UniversityEnroll at Wiki U TodayWiki University is a comedy and learning podcast that dives down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia to explore the sum of all human knowledge. Take a journey with comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez as they link two very different topics across Wikipedia. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity
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2021-05-2102 min
Wiki UniversityAbraham Lincoln, The Father of Wokeness - The Dirtbag Left to Newton's CradleThe Wiki Boys Kyle and Jheisson wade into the waters of politics and science as they travel across Wikipedia from the Dirtbag Left to Newton's Cradle.Topics Covered:Dirtbag LeftWokenessKnow Nothing RiotKnow NothingNativistInquisitionHeresyRenaissanceGalileoGravityNewton’s Law of Universal GravitationMomentumNewton’s Cradle-Follow Wiki U on Instagram @wikiuniversity
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2021-05-211h 09
Wiki UniversityIt's a KALORAMA OBAMA! - The Taft Bridge to DeepfakesWhat exactly is reinforced concrete? Where do former presidents live? Will robots have rights someday? Professor Kyle Berseth and student Jheisson Nunez answer these questions and more as they hop across Wikipedia from the Taft Bridge to Deepfakes!Topics Covered:TAFT BRIDGEKALORAMAJEFF BEZOSAIDEEPFAKES
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2021-05-1458 min
Wiki UniversityShould you invest in Twerking? - Cannonball Run to Tulip ManiaHave you heard Obama's backup campaign slogan from 2008? Can you guess what year the fastest Cannonball Run ever was completed? Hint, the cops were really busy. Do you know who ruled the Dutch before they gained their independence? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they connect Cannonball Run to Tulip Mania across Wikipedia.Topics Covered:Cannonball Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy DashManhattanThe Dutch RepublicHugo GroteusThe Dutch Golden AgeTulip Mania
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2021-05-071h 07
Wiki UniversityShe Had what Covid Wanted - Schadenfreude to Cannonball Run (The race!)If you like seeing other people's downfall what does that say about you? What was Dylan singing about in Like a Rolling Stone? How many people did Warren Beatty hook up with in his prime? The Wiki Boys Jheisson and Kyle answer these questions and more as they race across Wikipedia from Schadenfreude to the Cannonball Run.Topics Covered:SchadenfreudeLike a Rolling StoneEdie SedgwickYouthquakeWarren BeattyBest Original ScreenplayRockySylvester StalloneDrivenBurt ReynoldsCannonball RunCannonball Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash------Follow @wikiuniversity on InstagramMusic provided by Daisy and the Chains
2021-04-301h 02
Wiki UniversityHow to lie about your fake dead spouse and more! Alicia Esteve Head to Wingsuit FlyingThe Wiki Boys Jheisson and Kyle pickup where they left off with Tania Head and explore the Twin Towers in greater detail until gliding across Wikipedia to Wingsuit FlyingTopics Covered:Alicia Esteve HeadWorld Trade CenterBase jumpWingsuit
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2021-04-1650 min
Wiki UniversityOne more punch and I get the 3rd K! - Stone Mountain to Alicia Esteve HeadThe Wiki Boys Jheisson and Kyle pick up where they left off at Stone Mountain and explore a series of horrific Wikipedia articles as they travel to 9-11 fraudster Tania Head. TOPICS COVEREDStone MountainGutzon BorglumKu Klux KlanRight Wing TerrorismEco-FacismTerrorismSeptember 11, AttacksAlicia Esteve Head
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2021-04-0950 min
Wiki UniversityDon't watch Winnie the Pooh in 4k - Hedy Lamarr to One-Child PolicyDid Bill Gates invent Wifi or was it the most beautiful woman in the world? How do torpedos work? What happens when a child is put in charge of a country? How does population control help women? The Wiki Boys, Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez answer these questions and more as they travel across Wikipedia from Hedy Lamarr to the One-child policy.Topics Covered:Hedy LamarrTorpedoQing DynastyChinese CultureChinaTwo Child PolicyOne Child Policy
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2021-03-261h 09
Wiki UniversityDid you get your double shot of the Fauci Ouchy? Chupacabra to Malice at the PalaceIs the Chupacabra real and has Kyle eaten it? Why did football suck in the 1920's? Is Little Caesars Pizza better than Detroit style pizza? Who tried to turn the Malice at the Palace into a cash grab? Jheisson and Kyle answer these questions and more as they travel across Wikipedia from Chupacabra to the Malice at the Palace.
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2021-03-191h 13
Wiki UniversityGaga is always covered in something: Expédition Particulière to Cyndi LauperIs Girls Just Want to Have Fun the best cover song of all time? Did the French win the American Revolution for the US? Are white married couples who make rap videos the worst people alive? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they take a journey across Wikipedia from Expédition Particulière to Cyndi Lauper. TOPICS COVEREDExpédition ParticulièreRochambeauLafayette Square, Washington D.C.Musical TheaterCyndi LauperKinky BootsDavid Thorton
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2021-03-121h 05
Wiki UniversityGot Ingots? - Ukulele to SkyjackingWhat's the saddest ukulele song? Could you lift the biggest gold bar ever? How did Tin Pan Alley get its name? The Wiki Boys, Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they strum their way across Wikipedia from Ukulele to Skyjacking and all of the articles in between.
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2021-02-1956 min
Wiki UniversityDo you poop when you die? Roy Sullivan, the Spanish Flu, and Mango ManiaWhat's the world record for being struck by lighting? Why was the flu of 1918 named the Spanish Flu even though it originated in Kansas? Would you let a veterinarian operate on you? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they travel across Wikipedia from "The Human Lighting Conductor" Roy Sullivan to the Spanish Flu of 1918.Topics Covered:Roy SullivanFaraday CageBenjamin FranklinPolymathAnimal magnetismVitalismMedicineSmallpox vaccineVaccineAvian Bird FluInfluenzaSpanish FluAnti-mask League of San Francisco
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2021-02-051h 19
Wiki UniversityWikipedia Turns 20! - Sexiest Rerun of the YearJheisson and Kyle are busy celebrating Wikipedia's 20th birthday and will be back next week with a new episode about pollution, disasters, and the future of the world. In the meantime enjoy this rerun of one of our favorites- Mel Gibson to the Great Chicago Fire
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2021-01-2257 min
Wiki UniversityHeroin Stew Like Mamma Used to Make: Heroin Chic to Haptic TechnologyThe Wiki Bros take a journey from the sickly modeling craze of the 90's known as Heroin Chic all the way to the nerdfest that is Haptic TechnologyTopics Covered:Heroin ChicDrive by Shooting2015 San Bernardino AttackOperating systemComputer MouseHaptic TechnologyFor more Wiki U content follow along on Instagram @wikiuniversity and follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @laughtinas ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2021-01-1559 min
Wiki UniversityHow fast can you eat 4.5lbs of steak?Comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez start with a submarine deep dive on Matthew McConaughey. Were sub's effective during the Civil War? Did the Confederates just copy and past the constitution? Was Ulysses S. Grant a racist? From there the Wiki Boys discuss the founding of Disneyland, travel down to Texas to investigate cowboy appropriation and Texas's bid for independence and answer the question: How fast could a man eat a 4.5lb steak? What about a woman? All this and more on this week of Wiki U. Topics Covered:SubmarinesConfederate States Navy (Tangent)DisneylandABC (Tangent)FrontierlandCowboyTexas R...
2021-01-071h 06
Wiki UniversityVisiting Amsterdam? Learn about the blue light specials firstThe Wiki Boys learn about Amsterdam's Red Light District and take a journey across Wikipedia to Dark Chocolate.-Each week on Wiki U comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez link together two very different topics across WikipediaArticles covered on this episode include:Amsterdam’s Red Light DistrictNetherlands Coffee ShopNetherlandsBiocapacityThe Christmas Flood of 1717ChristmasChristmas CakeSwiss RollChocolateDark ChocolateFor more Wiki U content follow along on Instagram @wikiuniversity and follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @laughtinas ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-12-0959 min
Wiki UniversityHow Many Pets Did You Kill as a Kid?Part 2 of Easter Island to Inca KolaThe Wiki Boys pick up where they left off with serial killer Yoshio Kodaira who murdered at least eight people. They travel across Wikipedia all the way to Inca Kola, discussing the dead pets of their childhood along the way.Topics CoveredYoshio KodairaThe Empire of JapanRing of FireJapanJapanese PeruviansPeruvian CuisineInca KolaFor more Wiki U content follow along on Instagram @wikiuniversity and follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @laughtinas ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-12-0239 min
Wiki UniversityMy Very Public Addiction to Inca KolaEaster Island to Inca Kola Part 1 - This week the Wiki Boys take off on their journey from Easter Island in the South Pacific, get into a gang fight at Tokyo's Shibuya Station, come face to face with one of Japan's most notorious serial killers, and make their way to the national drink of Peru Inca Kola.-Each week on Wiki University comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez attempt to link two very different topics across Wikipedia.For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @laughtinas
2020-11-2433 min
Wiki UniversityJFK, Castro and the Exploding ShellComedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez make their way across Wikipedia from the growing sport of underwater rugby to the Salad Oil Scandal of 1963. In between they uncover plots to assassinate Fidel Castro, JFK mob ties, and Jheisson's history of fraud.Topics Covered:Underwater RugbyEastern BlocCuban Missile CrisisBay of Pigs InvasionMafiaFraudNotable FraudstersCrazy EddieMadman MuntzSalad Oil ScandalFor more Wiki U content follow along on Instagram @wikiuniversity and follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @laughtinas ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-10-3159 min
Wiki UniversityThe Seedy History of Shenandoah National ParkComedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez uncover a duplicitous scheme surrounding Shenandoah National Park, discover the big business behind the Hatfield-McCoy feud, geek out about Seinfeld, and do a deep dive into Koko the gorilla's nipple fixation.Each week on Wiki University comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez attempt to link two very different topics across Wikipedia. The articles in this episode include:Shenandoah National ParkAppalachiaHatfield and McCoysModern FamilySitcomSeinfeldSein-LanguageSign LanguageKoko (gorilla)For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
2020-10-2257 min
Wiki UniversityThe Beatles wanted the Aliens to Pay UpEverything goes wrong as the Wiki Boys launch into space to explore Murphy's Law, the sexual proclivities of rocket engineers, and Carl Sagan's deep maniacal laugh. Per aspera ad astra!Wiki Articles Covered:Murphy's LawJet Propulsion LaboratoryThe Voyager ProgramThe Voyager Golden Record For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-10-1456 min
Wiki UniversitySears was Deep In Human TraffickingHow much alcohol would you need to drink to assemble your friend's house? In part II of this episode, Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez finally settle down in their brand new Sears Modern Home.For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-10-0933 min
Wiki UniversityMy Fridge Gave Me Bell's PalsyIs it true that you can get Bell's Palsy from your refrigerator? Did Babe Ruth actually call his shot? Is Tokyo Drift part of Fast and Furious canon? The Wiki Boys answer these questions and more as they wrestle their way across Wikipedia going from Bell's Palsy the the Sears Modern Home.Topics Covered:Bells PalseyAcupunctureRetconProfessional WrestlingEd “The Strangler” LewisBabe RuthFor more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-10-0146 min
Wiki UniversityDriving at a Socially Acceptable SpeedPut on your helmet and safety harness because today comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez are pushing the boundaries of what’s socially acceptable as they zip across Wikipedia from the Overton Window to Formula One.Topics Covered:Overton WindowNoam ChomskyAnarcho-syndicalism Monty Python and the Holy GrailTotal Film MagazineVideo GameVideo Game GenresRacing video game genreGrand Prix Legends1967 Formula One SeasonFormula OneFor more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-08-191h 05
Wiki UniversityThe World Record for Baby in a Hot CarHow do you start your day? For Jheisson Nunez the only way to get going is with Starbuck's nitro cold brew and for Kyle Berseth it's by eating a big bowl of Flutie Flakes. Welcome to class. In this episode the Wiki Boys explore NCB, freak shows, the Buffalo Bills and a little known sports phenomena called the Flutie Effect named for Heisman winning quarterback Doug Flutie.WIKI ARTICLES COVEREDNitro Cold BrewGuinness Brewing CoGuinness World RecordsJohnny StrangeFreak ShowsBarnum’s American MuseumNew York CityThe NFLThe Buffalo BillsDoug FlutieThe Hail FlutieFor more Wiki U content fo...
2020-08-121h 02
Wiki UniversityCan't Parallel park? Try Seppuku.Head of the class, Jheisson Nunez travels across Wikipedia with his professor Kyle Berseth as they go from Parallel Parking to Seppuku. ***This episode contains jokes about suicide and other mature topics and may not be for everyone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255***TOPICS COVEREDParallel ParkingDriving testsRoad trainCrimean WarRussian AmericaAlaska PurchaseAlaskaEconomy of AlaskaReindeerSanta Claus’s ReindeerChina PostChinaJapanSamuraiSeppukuFor more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-08-051h 03
Wiki UniversityFreedmen's Bureau to PapayaIf you have white guilt or like fruit then this is the episode for you! The Wiki Boys Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez surf their way across Wikipedia from the Freedmen's Bureau to Papaya. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity
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2020-07-2954 min
Wiki UniversityTom Simpson, the Weekend at Bernie's of CyclingWould you give your life to win a race? What makes for a stellar flag design? Do you have to pass the Courvoisier? Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez leave it all on the pod as they ride tandem from British cyclist Tom Simpson to the simple design of the Flag of Washington DC.On his ascent of the dreaded Mount Ventoux during the 1967 Tour de France cyclist Tom Simpson left it all on the bike, dying with his hands still gripped on the handlebars and entering Tour lore.Despite being the seat of power in...
2020-07-2158 min
Wiki UniversityRumspringa to Summer SolsticeWhat really goes on during the Amish rite of passage known as rumspringa? How did the Pagan's get the 25 ton boulders to Stonehenge? Who has better food, Europe or South America? All of these questions and more are answered by comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez as they travel across Wikipedia from Rumspringa to the Summer Solstice.Wikipedia Articles Covered:RumspringaStreet DancingCloggingZapateoConquistadorsAge of DiscoveryColonialismThe Kingdom of EnglandGreat BritainEnglandStonehengeWooly RhinocerosSummer SolsticeMidsummerFor more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @laughtinas ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-07-141h 04
Wiki UniversityBrushtail Possum to the NYSETake a trip with Jheisson and Kyle as they discover what may be Australia's weirdest marsupial and learn about the history of the New York Stock Exchange--- For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-07-0753 min
Wiki UniversityMel Gibson Started the Great Chicago FireEach week on Wiki University comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez attempt to link two very different topics across Wikipedia. The articles in this episode include:Mel GibsonPeople Magazine/ The Sexiest Man AliveGeorge ClooneyERChicagoThe Great Chicago FireFor more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-06-3057 min
Wiki UniversityNielsen Ratings to the Loch Ness MonsterIs the loch ness monster real? What does it mean to be a Nielsen Family? How did pagers help during the 2005 London bombings? The Wiki Boys Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez get to the bottom of these mysteries and more as they drive across the open road of Wiki from Nielsen Ratings to the Loch Ness Monster. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity
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2020-06-1659 min
Wiki UniversityToilet Paper to Xena Warrior PrincessThe Wiki Boys are back at it this week as they make their way across Wikipedia from toilet paper to Xena Warrior Princess. What's really the big fuss over toilet paper? Who knew when a pandemic hit that's the first thing people would stock up on? Did Xena Warrior Princess use TP?--- For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-06-091h 03
Wiki UniversityBees to the Klondike GoldrushOn this episode of Wiki U Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez discover the answers to the questions: Why do they call it the California Dream? What sinister thing would you do for a Klondike bar and what the hell are bees really up to? For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/Music provided by D...
2020-06-021h 10
Wiki UniversityMy First Sony to Snow BlindnessIf you ascend Mt. Everest and don't post a pic on your socials did it even happen? Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez climb across Wikipedia as they make their way from My First Sony to Snow Blindness --- For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-05-261h 00
Wiki UniversityY2K to Jesse OwensDid Jesse Owens make Hitler cry? Was WWII one of the only times the sequel was better than the original? In this episode Kyle and Jheisson discover the odds of "death by comet" as they make their way across Wikipedia from Y2k to Jesse Owens --- For more Wiki U content follow Kyle and Jheisson Nunez on Instagram: @kyleberseth and @jheissonnunez ---Music provided by Davey and the Chains
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2020-05-151h 19