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Curse Tablet

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Hello babies! Congratulations on sniffing out our show. Lisa's dog Annie is practicing her nose work, and Emily just got a camera to spy on her dog Alan and devised a plan to make sure he never knows she has left the house. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Curse Tablet," one of the many ways our ancestors gave themselves lead poisoning.

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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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Daughter From California Syndrome: Hello :cough: babies! The strike is over, but we're not celebrating yet - Lisa finally got Covid and feels pretty crappy. Emily still hasn't been infected however! That means Emily and Rob are in the running for the last people on earth who still haven't gotten it. Emily helps Lisa recuperate by suggesting YouTube game show compilations. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Daughter from California syndrome," Something Emily and Lisa definitely both contracted from birth. by Baby Geniuses
48 min listen
Learned Pig: Hello babies! Happy President's Day to all you presidents out there except for the bad ones! On this episode, Emily shares her experience being sick and diving into the shows Instant Hotel and Outlander. Lisa gets an allergy test at a DIY blood testing facility. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Learned pig," a pig taught to respond to commands in such a way that it appeared to be able to answer questions by picking up cards in its mouth. by Baby Geniuses
60 min listen
Groom of the Stool: Hello you spooky lil' babies! We are still working on our Haloween costumes over here, so please be patient. Nature has started decorating our houses for us. Please take note of the seasonably large spider web. On this episode, Lisa and Emily attend a television awards ceremony. In big Baby Geniuses news, we have a new segment! Please enjoy Endorse Horse, or Ride the Endorse Horse, or whatever we decide to call it. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Groom of the Stool." by Baby Geniuses
51 min listen
Sheela Na Gig: Hello adults! Welcome to a very special episode of Adult Idiots! Just kidding! We like to have a little April Fool's Day fun over here. Of course this is your favorite show Baby Geniuses. On this episode, we recap our favorite April Fool's pranks of yesteryear. Emily meets a hero of hers and Lisa tries to take a sexy selfie. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Sheela na gig," figurative carvings of naked women displaying an exaggerated vulva. by Baby Geniuses
58 min listen
El Gran Juego de la Oca: Hello babies! What is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie? Odds are, we haven't even tried it! On this week's episode, Lisa sees a tumbleweed and Emily is creeped out by purity balls, a particularly icky type of father daughter dance. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "El gran juego de la oca" (The Great Game of the Goose). Who is your favorite barber, Flequi or Rizotín? by Baby Geniuses
54 min listen
Kuchisake-onna: Hello babies! Emily just got back from Aspen, where she screened her new short film and rediscovered her appreciation for oxygen. Lisa is also short of breath, mostly because she is working on developing an appreciation for horror movies. On Chunch Chat, we learn about the collectable artisan basket world. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Kuchisake-onna," or "Slit-Mouthed Woman," a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Don't miss this one - we teach you how to escape her deadly grasp via subtle negging. by Baby Geniuses
58 min listen
DB 214: Space Gal Emily Calandrelli On STEM, Roller Coasters & DYI Science Experiments: When schools closed in the spring due to the pandemic, Eva’s grandparents suggested that we check out Xploration Outer Space streaming on Amazon Prime Video. That show, which became a household favorite, is hosted by the wonderful and... by Dream Big Podcast for Kids
17 min listen
Alison Leiby / Kristen Studard: Hello babies! On today’s episode, Emily and Lisa answer YOUR questions! That is, if you are one of the people who asked us a question via Twitter the day we recorded this episode. If you aren’t, maybe you can pretend that one of the questions they answer is your own. Use your imagination! On Chunch Chat, there is no new Chunch news. Don’t worry, it’s always darkest before the dawn. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Fartons,” confectionery sweets typical of the Valencian town of Alboraya, Spain. If anyone knows where to get some fartons in the LA area, let us know. They look incredible. We welcome Alison Leiby, who knows a bunch about crows. They are super smart, and super scary. She also talks about an experimental surgery that saved her life. On Expert Hour, we are joined by hyperprolific songwriter Barbara Dingman. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Alison Leiby Kristen Studard by Baby Geniuses
71 min listen
Mariko Aoki Phenomenon: Hello babies! Got any great travel plans? We don't! In this episode, Lisa successfully blurbs a book, Emily is still considering starting the podcast about wiping ass. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Mariko Aoki phenomenon," a Japanese expression referring to an urge to defecate that is suddenly felt after entering bookstores. Scientists are clamoring to find an explanation. by Baby Geniuses
62 min listen
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. by Baby Geniuses
60 min listen
List of CB Slang: Hello babies! Thank you for listening to this show, even if you just love falling asleep to the sound of our voices! On today's episode, Emily shares a strange experience with a neighbor, and Lisa has a frightening horse experience. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "List of CB Slang," a great guide if you're an aspiring Alligator Station (look it up)! by Baby Geniuses
66 min listen
Dusty the Klepto Kitty: Hello babies! We're back to recording remotely again FYI! Emily went to a party where she was potentially exposed to Covid. Go get vaccinated please! On today's episode, Lisa explains what an honest horse is and Emily is still talking about Friends. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Dusty the Klepto Kitty," a cat with real star power that will steal your dish towels and your heart. by Baby Geniuses
60 min listen
Casey Ley / Craig Rowin: Hello babies! Its almost Christmas! We got the ultimate gift this year - Lisa’s dog Indy survived cancer! There is still good in this crazy world! Turning to bad news, the final episode of Great British Bakeoff with the classic cast is airing soon. We’re coping by literally sticking our feet in bags of acid. We’re doing everything we can to boost our Wikifeet.com ratings. On Wiki of the Week, we tackle the wikipedia page for “Responses to Sneezing.” Bless you! Our guest Casey Ley has HIV and he’s doing just fine. Expert baby namer Vivaldi Earnst Deveraux stops by to show us how to subvert child naming traditions. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Casey Ley Craig Rowin by Baby Geniuses
84 min listen
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars: Hello Babies! Thank you for listening to the only good podcast where the listeners are referred to as babies. Where do you keep your worms? On today's episode, Emily try to figure out where her worms should live and Lisa watches a Succession cast livestream. On Chunch Chat, Martha has some somber news. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars," a fever dream of an animated film. by Baby Geniuses
63 min listen
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. by Baby Geniuses
60 min listen
The Ferret and The Houseboat: A Story for Kids: A Story for Kids by Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids
28 min listen
Greenland Shark: Hello babies! We would like to formally apologize for pronouncing geoduck wrong all this time. On this episode, Emily and Lisa talk about a chicken lady and offer tips for buying antique rugs. In other news, Emily is nominated for a certain television award that sounds somewhat like her name. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Greenland Shark," a large shark with toxic meat. Don't eat the shark! by Baby Geniuses
54 min listen
Spirit of Invention at the National Archives plus Fairytale Farm by Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids
12 min listen
Loveland Frog: Hello babies! Now that the possibility of a safe Halloween is on the distant horizon, Emily has started planning her couple's costume. She also shares some of her thoughts on the very bad comic Heathcliff. Lisa shares her thoughts on an issue of a magazine. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Loveland frog," a legendary man-sized frog in Ohio folklore. by Baby Geniuses
68 min listen
Chris Marcil / Jon Daly: Hello babies! On today’s episode, Lisa discovers a new slime teen and one of Emily’s favorite ASMR artists returns. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Agnodice,” supposedly the first female midwife or physician in ancient Athens. We welcome TV writer Chris Marcil, who has brought in some of his favorite out of print books to show off. On Expert Hour, we are joined by commercial airline pilot and weatherperson Dumb Johnson. by Baby Geniuses
102 min listen
Billiken: Hello babies! On today’s episode, Lisa shares about her upcoming surgery, as well as thoughts on Australia’s penis owl. Emily's dog Alan is out of surgery and has a racy new outfit. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Billiken, a charm doll created by an American art teacher and illustrator, who is said to have seen the mysterious figure in a dream. I don't like the way it looks. by Baby Geniuses
60 min listen
Bubbles by The Fact Detectives
14 min listen
John Titor: Hello babies! We hope you're enjoying Lisa's new show Tuca & Bertie, available now on Netflix! If you're a regular Baby Geniuses listener it would be foolish for you to not be at least six episodes in. Download the Netflix app and stream it at work and get caught up! On this week's episode, Lisa returns from a trip to Hong Kong and Emily does separation anxiety training with her new dog Alan. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for John Titor, a time traveling message board poster. by Baby Geniuses
56 min listen

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