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Victor Lustig

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Feb 3, 2020

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Hello babies! Lisa had a bad thing happen (she's ok!). Emily saw Cats (she's ok!). On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Victor Lustig, a highly skilled con artist infamous for being the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice. He also sold a box that duplicated money.

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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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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! by Baby Geniuses
56 min listen
The Dybbuk Box: Investigating the Cursed Object that Inspired the Horror Movie "The Possession" by Decoding The Unknown
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Forty Elephants: Hello babies! We hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day and stayed home and watched Emily's comedy special Ice Thickeners, now on Comedy Central! Just look it up and watch it online! Also- it's the 2019 MaxFunDrive, go become a member and help support your favorite show creators! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Forty Elephants." The Forty Elephants or Forty Thieves were a 19th and 20th century all-female London crime syndicate who specialized in shoplifting. This gang was notable for its longevity and skill in avoiding police detection by Baby Geniuses
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Art World Horror Stories Vol. 3: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst by Not Real Art
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Extreme Ironing: Hello babies! Emily forced Lisa to watch The Circle, the new reality based series on Netflix. Both Lisa and Emily have recently finished watching Sex And The City. Emily went straight from this recording to a screening of Cats, so we will finally fully address that next episode. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia Page for Extreme Ironing. We dive into the controversies and the characters of the sport with the fewest wrinkles. by Baby Geniuses
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Episode 3.4. When Whales Attack by Dirty Sexy History
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Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples: Hello babies! It is finally winter, the greatest season to live under a blanket and binge watch a classic show you've never seen! Lisa is diving into Sex And The City for the first time and we take the opportunity to judge the characters and the actors. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples. We try to figure out which he has more of - names or controversies! by Baby Geniuses
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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
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Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos: Hello babies! We hope you had a great vertical broom day! We like live as if every day our brooms can stand on their own. On today's episode, we discuss a credit that was misattributed to Emily. Lisa is aware of the existence of the film "Horse Girl," please stop bringing it up to her. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos," a special that ran in Australia but was pulled from broadcast mid episode for being too naughty. by Baby Geniuses
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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
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Tama (cat): Hello babies! How are your new years resolutions holding up? Probably incredibly well? On this very relatable episode, Emily visits a luxury gifting suite. Lisa is still enjoying being a horse owner. We have a follow up re: previous Wiki of the Week star Jean Calment, the world's oldest woman and possible fraudster. On this week's Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Tama (cat), a feline station manager at a Japanese train station. by Baby Geniuses
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Bark Mitzvah: Hello babies! Lisa is back from New York with a new obsession and Emily blows off a little steam about a less than sexy period drama. On Chunch Chat, Martha struggles with a mistaken identity and falls for an invasive species. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia article for "Bark Mitzvah," which is either a tongue in cheek celebration for beloved pets or a desecration of a cherished Jewish tradition. by Baby Geniuses
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Joey Skaggs: Hello babies! New houses, same babies. Emily and Lisa are moving up in the world. Getting older has it's perks, like multiple rooms for pooping. On Chunch Chat, we learn that Martha has geese. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Joey Skaggs, an American prankster and creator of "culture jamming." by Baby Geniuses
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Wikipedia Long Term Abuse: Hello babies! Don’t forget to get Lisa’s new book Coyote Doggirl at your favorite local book shop! On this episode, Lisa watches a seasonally inappropriate film for her birthday. Emily is now a subscriber to Martha Stewart Living. Stay tuned to hear her new favorite recipe that she will never make. On Chunch Chat, we learn about the queen of England’s nemesis horse. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Wikipedia Long-Term Abuse,” a list of frequent Wikipedia tricksters and scammers. We love a good prank, especially the pointless kind! by Baby Geniuses
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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
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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
Sunday Showcase, February 18th, 2024: Your Weekly Release of Mutual Audio Drama Productions! by The Mutual Audio Network
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Sonic Society #806- Mystery Lifts(021824): The Very Best Showcase of Modern Audio Drama! by The Mutual Audio Network
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