Wiki University

Mar 09 2025 193 ep. 49 mins 33
Wiki University Podcast artwork

A show that dives down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia to explore the sum of all human knowledge. In each episode comedians Kyle Berseth and Jheisson Nunez start at one article and navigate their way across Wikipedia to wherever the Wiki winds take them.

  Comedy  Education  History
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


The Day San Francisco Rallied for Bat Kid

Mar 09 2025 45 mins  
Why did the entire city of San Francisco shut down for the legendary Bat Kid? Which celebrity holds the record for most Make a Wish appearances? Who was the Dog the Bounty Hunter of the Ancient Roman Empire? Should The Pagans be a team mascot? Kyle and Jheisson answer theses questions and more as they fight their way across Wikipedia from Bat Kid to the notorious head hunter Charie

The Exciting Sport of Pedestrianism!

Mar 01 2025 40 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the forgotten sport of Pedestrianism, the 19th-century endurance walking craze that captivated audiences and laid the groundwork for modern competitive racing. From six-day walking contests in packed arenas to gambling-fueled rivalries, Pedestrianism was once as popular as baseball and boxing. We explore the legendary competitors who pushed the limits

The Frito Bandito: The racist mascot adored by Mexican Americans

Feb 07 2025 39 mins  
Is the Frito Bandito the most iconic chip mascot of all time? Was Bugs Bunny voiced by a Mexican American? Has product placement ruined movies and television? Have you ever been influenced by a toyetic movie? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they sing their way across Wikipedia from the Frito Bandito to the 90's cartoon Freakazoid, the marketing concept of toyet

Boston's Great Molasses Flood: Molasses can move baby!

Jan 31 2025 34 mins  
They say, "Slow as molasses" but do you think you could outrun a wave of molasses? We've all heard of shoofly pie, but does it really attract flies? Was the molasses flood of 1919 the worst flood in US history or the tastiest flood in US history? How did cattle arrive in the US? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they stick to the pages of Wikipedia going from the

Ryan Reynolds: Easily the Hottest Man Alive

Jan 24 2025 35 mins  
Are fireman known for being arsons or is that just a myth? Does it get exhausting to care about people? Is there a negative cost of caring? What exactly is a manifesto? Is Ryan Reynolds the sexiest man alive?! Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as burn their way across Wikipedia from heartthrob Ryan Reynolds to arsonists before finishing off at at the popular phrase

Are chicken guns the most exciting weapon ever invented?

Jan 17 2025 39 mins  
Why did the US Civil Aeronautics Administration invent a gun to shoot chickens during WWII? Does anyone remember the Columbia Shuttle disaster or was it lost to history? Is the Goodyear Blimp remote controlled? Are there any jobs where drinking improves performance? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they float their way across Wikipedia from chicken guns to the C

The PTA Dad who was also a serial killer

Jan 03 2025 38 mins  
The great state of Delaware: home to tax-free shopping, Joe Biden, and...only one serial killer. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre story of Steven Brian Pennell, the “Route 40 Killer.” Sure, he was Delaware’s only known serial murderer, but he was also the guy who showed up to Back to School Night at his stepdaughter’s high school, like everything was totally normal

History’s Hidden Hangovers: The Eggnog Riot

Dec 24 2024 40 mins  
Dive into the spirited tale of the Eggnog Riot of 1826 in this episode of Wiki U. Set at West Point during the holiday season, this infamous event saw cadets rebel after sneaking in whiskey to spike their eggnog, defying strict military prohibition. What began as a festive prank turned into chaos, with broken windows, smashed furniture, and disciplinary action against dozens of cad

Nancy Regan's dirty secret, Banishment rooms, and Ninja Turtles

Dec 15 2024 39 mins  
What is a topping out ceremony? Did the rock-a-bye baby fall out of the tree? Did Vanilla Ice's career peak with Secret of the Ooze? Was Ronald Regan a playboy or just a big nerd? Do banishment rooms work? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dig through Wikipedia going from groundbreaking ceremonies, to Nancy Regan, banishment rooms, and the history of the dep

What to do with your wife's extra breast milk...

Nov 29 2024 30 mins  
You recently had a baby and your wife has a surplus of breast milk, but what should you do with it? Pour it down the drain or treat yourself to a luxurious spa like experience? How much cheese can one man eat? Is sharp cheddar cheese the best of all the cheeses? Who is the father of cheddar? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they dive down the rabbit hole of Wiki