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"Anthropocene" covers the current epoch, in which human activity has become the dominant influence on the environment and climate. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW delve into how this geological age was named, the profound effects of industrialization, and the ongoing debates surrounding climate change and humanity’s impact on Earth.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AnthropoceneSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon

"Plant Arithmetic" examines the surprising abilities of plants to perform basic "calculations," such as managing their starch reserves at night to ensure survival until daylight returns. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN discuss the fascinating discoveries of plant biologists and what these abilities tell us about the intelligence of nature.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_arithmeticSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon

"The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" revisits the iconic children’s book that parodies traditional fairy tales with an absurd twist. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW explore how the book's witty storytelling and playful illustrations have made it a favorite for both kids and adults alike.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stinky_Cheese_Man_and_Other_Fairly_Stupid_TalesSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE!  https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon

"Tawky Tawny" introduces the talking tiger from the Captain Marvel/Shazam comics. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN discuss the character’s unique place in comic book lore as a trusted advisor to Billy Batson and how Tawky Tawny continues to charm comic fans with his anthropomorphic wisdom.Full Wikipedia here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawky_TawnySubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon

"Springfield, Ohio, Cat-eating Hoax" explores a bizarre claim involving Donald Trump and a recent false report that linked him to a supposed incident of people eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW delve into how this hoax spread, the current event’s strange connection to Trump, and the role of misinformation in modern media. For the record, there are no confirmed reports of people eating pets.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield,_Ohio,_cat-eating_hoaxSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon

In "SCP Foundation Part 2," the discussion continues as Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW dive deeper into some of the most famous SCP entries, examining how fans contribute to the ever-expanding lore and what makes the SCP universe so captivating.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_FoundationSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon

"SCP Foundation Part 1" introduces listeners to the fictional universe of the SCP Foundation, an online collaborative writing project about containing anomalous creatures and objects. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN explore the origins of this internet phenomenon and its widespread popularityProduced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_FoundationSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon

"Fig Wasp" explores the unique relationship between figs and fig wasps, where the tiny wasp plays a vital role in pollinating the fruit. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW discuss how this mutualistic relationship has evolved over time and why it's crucial to the fig's lifecycle.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fig_waspSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon