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Wiki'dEpisode 9 - Victor Lustig and Koko the GorillaWhat happened to the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice? | How can I successfully scam Al Capone? | Can I teach my gorilla to speak by bribing him with a tasty treat?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you ge...
2022-08-1933 minWiki'dEpisode 8 - List of Common Misconceptions and John "Mad Jack" MyttonJust how far can Wikipedia stretch the definition of a common misconception? | Who can claim to be the original owner of the moniker "Mad Jack"? | Can I cure myself of hiccups by lighting my shirt on fire?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose...
2022-07-2231 minWiki'dEpisode 7 - Geoffrey Pyke and Captain KiddHow do I escape from prison using only a tennis net? | Why did Winston Churchill take a bath filled with sawdust? | Why was a bucket the weapon of choice for the infamous Captain Kidd?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anyw...
2022-06-1133 minWiki'dEpisode 6 - U.S Presidential Pets and Golden Age of PiracyHow did FDR’s dog win him re-election? | Did the USSR place a listening device in JFK’s dog? | How did one female pirate take on the entire British Navy?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podca...
2022-01-0431 minWiki'dEpisode 5 - Extraterrestrial Real Estate and 1904 Summer Olympics Men’s MarathonWhich German family has technically owned the moon since 1756? | What currency does the Nation of Celestial Space use? | How can powerful hallucinogens help you win an Olympic Marathon?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your podcasts or on...
2022-01-0432 minWiki'dEpisode 4 - Pepsi and TarrareHow did a soft drink company build a military empire? | How to swallow a basket full of apples without chewing | What item supposedly killed the man who could eat anything?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get your p...
2022-01-0433 minWiki'dEpisode 3 - Mike Malloy/Frane Selak and George HackenschmidtHow to become World Heavyweight Champion by drinking 11 pints of milk a day | Can I still live after being frozen in snow and ice? | How to survive drinking an antifreeze and rat poison cocktailWiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anyw...
2022-01-0433 minWiki'dEpisode 2 - Mad Jack Churchill and Florence Foster JenkinsDid anyone still use swords in WWII? | What is the best song to play on the bagpipes to terrify my enemies? | Is it possible to become a millionaire with terrible singing?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhere you get yo...
2022-01-0431 minWiki'dEpisode 1 - Maurice Wilson and Zero StrokeHow can I climb Mount Everest with absolutely no experience? | Can I just crash a plane into a snowy mountain and walk to the top? | How can I successfully raise forty trillion children?Wiki’d is a Wikipedia podcast hosted by Rob and Orr - your two favourite Irish yarn-spinners. Each episode one of us brings a Wikipedia article that the other has no knowledge of, through which we explore the strange quirks and endearing language of humanity’s greatest resource.If you want to listen more, you can get your dose of Wiki’d anywhe...
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