Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.
Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia. Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley are here to explain topics and share knowledge you'll never be able to use in real life.
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#133: Microsoft Bob
July 13th, 2021 · 8 minutes
Most people think of Microsoft in the 1990s as a juggernaut in the software industry, but that doesn't mean they didn't have some ... weird ... products that made it to market.
#132: Chess Boxing
June 29th, 2021 · 11 minutes
It's chess with punching. Or boxing with a chess board. It's hard to tell.
#131: Rocket Mail
June 15th, 2021 · 7 minutes
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds ... especially if a rocket can be used.
#130: Sputnik 1
June 1st, 2021 · 9 minutes
By modern spacecraft standards Sputnik 1 was extremely basic, but it marked the start of the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States.
#129: Crime in Antarctica
May 18th, 2021 · 10 minutes
You may think being at the bottom of the world would be safe. Just keep an eye on sharp objects if a chess game goes sideways.
#128: The Quadro Tracker
May 4th, 2021 · 10 minutes
Need to find some drugs or a lost person or maybe a hidden weapon? We have the device just for you.
#127: The Crash at Crush
April 20th, 2021 · 10 minutes
Who doesn't love a festive event with games, food, drinks and ... a deadly train collision that had been purposefully designed?
#126: Saturn the Alligator
April 6th, 2021 · 10 minutes
Rumor had it that a particular alligator had been a pet when it lived in Berlin, but that's probably not true.
#125: The Grumman Long Life Vehicle
March 23rd, 2021 · 11 minutes
If you've ever wondered about those funny little trucks used to deliver the mail, Stephen and Myke have you covered in this episode. Just be sure to bring a fire extinguisher...