Baby Geniuses

List of Potato Museums

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:40:30 +0000

Hello babies! On today's very special episode, Emily and Lisa have some important news to share about the fate of Baby Geniuses and share some special memories. On Chunch Chat, the origin of the name "Timothy" is discussed. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "List of potato museums," a list of potato museums around the world.

Edward Dando

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 18:46:53 +0000

Hello babies! Do you have Wonka Fever? We no longer do! He's simply not mean enough to children anymore. On Chunch Chat, we come to the conclusion that Martha absolutely manages her own social media accounts. Also, The Rock hasn't been completely honest with us. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Edward Dando," a thief who came to public notice in Britain because of his unusual habit of overeating at food stalls and inns, and then revealing that he had no money to pay. Although the fare he consumed was varied, he was particularly fond of oysters, having once eaten 25 dozen of them with a loaf and a half of bread with butter.

Humbug

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! A very Merry Christmas to all the Bougie Grinch Girls out there! A not so Merry Christmas to the worms that are trying to enter Emily's house. Related: we dig up dirt on certain Selling Sunset stars. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Humbug," a person or object that behaves in a deceptive or dishonest way, often as a hoax or in jest.

Costco Hot Dog

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! The holiday season is here, and the Baby Geniuses Podcast is your one stop shop for great gift ideas! Is there someone in your life who likes the finer things and whose body is 100% covered in thick green fur? We have the PERFECT PNG for you. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Costco Hot Dog," a 1/4lb hot dog sold at the international warehouse club Costco's food courts. At $1.50, it is the Costco food court's second best deal (onions are free).

Spitting

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:47:04 +0000

Hello babies! Thank you for tuning in for our special CYBER MONDAY episode! Listen for great money saving tips that will literally save you THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. And by that I mean Emily shares how to avoid being phished. She learned the hard way! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Spitting," the act of forcibly ejecting saliva or other substances from the mouth.

Bark Mitzvah

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:31:05 +0000

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.

Stingy Jack

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:51:46 +0000

Hello babies! Boo! Was that spooky enough for ya? If not, Emily and Lisa are sharing some stories that just might chill you down to your core.. That is, if your SKELETON HASN'T ALREADY JUMPED OUT OF YOUR SKIN! I shudder to imagine such a thing. Lisa shares an interaction that she had with possibly an actual GHOUL and Emily serves up a literal jump scare mid segment. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Stingy Jack," a mythical character sometimes associated with All Hallows Eve.

Gustave (crocodile)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:26:57 +0000

Hello babies!

We would love for you to join us and turn your brain fully off for the next hour. The world will still be crappy when you get back, but at least you'll have soothed yourself with the therapeutic voices of two dum dums. We spend a great chunk of this episode unpacking the implications of a home decorated for Halloween. On Chunch Chat, we investigate whether or not Martha Stewart's Fell Pony Banchunch is a DUD. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Gustave (crocodile)," a croc that eats ass. (Sorry, I have been notified that he eats the rest of the body too.)

Daughter From California Syndrome

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 19:08:37 +0000

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.

Ranch Dressing

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! On today's unintentionally culinarily oriented episode, we're discussing all the things that make food great. Does maple syrup count as a "sauce?" Does a clean refrigerator improve your quality of life? Do cast iron pans increase your iron levels? On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia article for "Ranch Dressing," a savory, creamy American salad dressing usually made from buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, mustard, herbs (commonly chives, parsley and dill), and spices (commonly pepper, paprika and ground mustard seed) mixed into a sauce based on mayonnaise or another oil emulsion.

TV-B-Gone

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Thank you for listening to Baby Geniuses, the Show for You. On this episode of Your Show, Lisa Went to the Beyoncé concert last night and her favorite moment of the evening surprisingly didn't involve the gigantic silver horse. Emily spied on a potential scabbing situation in her neighborhood and lived to tell about it. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "TV-B-Gone," a universal remote control device for turning off a large majority—about 85%—of the available brands of television sets in 2015. If you're listening to this in 2023, I can't make any promises about it's efficacy.

Roy and Silo

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:10:26 +0000

Hello babies! this week, we're shining a light on fashion's seedy underbelly - this is a tale of plagiarism and deleted Instagram accounts. Emily takes on a local designer and lives to tell the tale. On Chunch Chat, we touch on the biggest Britney news story this week - she's horse shopping!! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Roy and Silo," a gay millennial Manhattanite couple with the kind of Central Park views money can't buy.

Jizz (birding)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 19:53:12 +0000

Hello babies! Summer is officially here, and we're on the hunt for the perfect place to sit! We don't want to talk about the big movie of the moment, so we're discussing an A24 horror flick and a farce book. On Chunch Chat, Martha shows off her hoses. No, that is not a typo. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Jizz (birding). No, that is not a typo. Emily and Lisa are expected to be world class Jizz Wailers by the time this episode is released.

Friendly Floatees Spill

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:23:20 +0000

Hello babies! We're still striking - and we just got some very attractive reinforcements! Related: We're celebrating some unexpected allies this week, including Jeopardy! champions. On Chunch Chat, Martha says some characteristically out-of-touch stuff. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Friendly Floatees spill," an event that disturbed environmentalists and delighted oceanographers.

Beaver Drop

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:30:21 +0000

Hello babies! Hope all you American babies had a lovely July 4th, and your dogs aren't too traumatized. Lisa and Emily both visited family, in the midwest and east coast respectively. It sounded like their trips were not unlike my kitchen cabinets (a bit too muggy). On Chunch Chat, Martha supplies us with a clapback that we hope to be able to use one day. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Beaver Drop," a program that involved moving 76 beavers by airplane and parachuting them to new areas in Central Idaho.

Straw Hat Riot

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:01:12 +0000

Hello babies! Let's get this out of the way - even a genius can make a mistake. In this episode, Lisa says that the new Mission Impossible movie is coming out this week. She is not a liar and she is NOT a time traveler. It was simply a goof. Please don't pester her by commenting the correct release date of July 12th on her social media posts. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Straw Hat Riot," a riot that occurred in New York City at the end of the summer as a result of unwritten rules in men's fashions at the time.

Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe/Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:45:51 +0000

Hello babies! Or should I say, hola bebés? Lisa shares some stories from her Zoom Spanish class, which is taught by quite the bromista (prankster in Spanish, according to Google). Emily had a little scare with her dog Alan, but he is totally fine. On Chunch Chat, the only segment about Martha Stewart's horse Banchunch in the entire world of podcasting, we try to figure out if Martha soft launched a boyfriend? On Wiki of the Week, we have a rare double feature! We read the Wikipedia pages for "Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe" and "Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers," which are both shorts by documentary filmmaker Wes Blank.

Avril Lavigne Replacement Conspiracy Theory

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 31 May 2023 19:04:22 +0000

Hello babies! We're still on strike, so if you see us picketing please don't honk - it scares the horses. Emily visited her old preschool, and tries to remember anything she learned. On Chunch Chat, Martha is living her best life. If you have a male partner under the age of 60, please keep your eye on him. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Avril Lavigne replacement conspiracy theory," which makes me wonder if I was replaced. as I don't look that much like I did in 2002 either.

Mongolian death worm

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:50:49 +0000

Hello babies!

The WGA is currently on strike, so we're reporting live from the picket lines. We're critiquing picket signs and recapping some of the more interesting run ins we've experienced. When we're not fighting for a fair wage for writers, we're discussing a particularly creepy crawly example of hobby drama. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Mongolian death worm," a creature alleged to exist in the Gobi Desert, however no evidence has ever been found to support this belief.

Baby Train

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 1 May 2023 19:50:53 +0000

Hello babies! We're using today's episode as a chance to catch up and finally respond to some of your emails, from IUDs to ice cream. On Chunch Chat, we're talking horses and horsepower. On Wiki of the Week, we read the WIkipedia page for Baby Train, a legend about a certain small town that had an unusually high birth rate due to a certain nocturnal situation.

Kuchisake-onna

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:58:48 +0000

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.

Hokey Pokey

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 22:25:23 +0000

Hello babies! Thanks for tuning into the show where, despite doing this show for over a decade, we still struggle to remember how we start the darn thing every time. On today's ep, Lisa gets her hands dirty and grows jealous of Emily's pergola. They both share some long awaited Love Island thoughts, and we dive into some relevant Martha-adjacent news on Chunch Chat. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Hokey Pokey," also known as Hokey Cokey in the United Kingdom and the Caribbean, which is a campfire song and participation dance with a distinctive accompanying tune and lyric structure.

Candy Desk

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:30:30 +0000

Hello babies! It's still MaxFunDrive 2023, so you know what that means! If you're a member, you get access to a VERY special bonus episode. But, but... This episode is special too! (...can I talk to you for a minute over there, where the Candy Desk episode can't hear us? Great - I need you to know something. The Candy Desk episode is swell. It's actually a bonus episode too. It's one more episode than you'd normally get this month, but it's just a run of the mill standard format episode. Don't let Candy Desk know that I said that. What you want to be listening to is the REAL BONUS episode, that only MaxFun members can listen to. It's called Lightning Round of Hot Truth Takes Dome, and it's a laugh riot.) On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Candy Desk, "a tradition of the United States Senate since 1965, whereby a senator who sits at a particular desk near a busy entrance keeps a drawer full of candy for members of the body." ...Candy Desk episode is right behind me, isn't it..?

Extremely Online

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:18:33 +0000

Hello babies! It's MaxFunDrive 2023, and we're pulling all the stops! Emily shares her experience in the limelight at the WGA Awards, and Lisa struggles to find something to share during Chunch Chat. Also - is Emily's dog named after a Roman demigod? On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Extremely Online," a phrase referring to someone closely engaged with Internet culture.

Panty Raid

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 19:13:45 +0000

Hello babies! We are hot off the heels of the WGA Awards, and we have all the red carpet gossip! (Editor's note: This was recorded the day before the awards, so we actually pretty much talk about Love Island and Jeopardy and Horses or whatever) On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Panty Raid, which "was an American college prank of the 1950s and early 1960s in which groups of male students attempted to invade the living quarters of female students and steal their panties (undergarments) as the trophies."

The Hum

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:27:32 +0000

Hello babies! In case you were wondering, neither of us has seen a whale or a dolphin recently. We have tried but failed. However, we do have some escaped domestic animal stories that we'd love to share! Emily ate a disappointing meal and Lisa shared the joy of horses with her friends. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "The Hum," a name often given to widespread reports of a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming, rumbling, or droning noise audible to many but not all people.

Christmas in July

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 21:13:05 +0000

Hello babies! You've all been asking for it (seriously) - we're now officially an anal fissure themed podcast! I went into the podcast hosting settings to change our show's category from "Comedy" to "Anal Fissures (Discussion)" but it was surprisingly not available as a category anymore. On Chunch Chat, we talk about Martha's inability to hashtag correctly. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Christmas in July," an incredibly unseasonable submission.

List of Individual Pigs

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:03:51 +0000

Hello babies!

Welcome to another very special episode of Baby Geniuses: After Dark. We'll be discussing all of the topics that are off limits when that prudish sun is in the sky. Emily will be showing off her new bra, and Lisa reveals what she read in her roommate's diary. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "List of individual pigs," a rather incomplete compendium.

Neuticles

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 9 Jan 2023 08:15:00 +0000

Hello babies! We're stepping into the New Year by trying out some new styles. Who cares if we need to get fully undressed to pee every 45 minutes? In addition to refreshing our wardrobes, we're also giving our timelines a refresh by subscribing to some new Subreddits. On Chunch Chat, we discuss a very pixelated gecko. And on Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Neuticles," prosthetic testicular implants for neutered dogs and other domestic animals. Humans cannot legally get Neuticles, but I'm consulting a lawyer regarding the legality of having authentic dog testicles implanted.

Caesar SaladCaesar SaladCeasar Salad

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:47:22 +0000

Hello Christmas babies! We have a VERY special holiday episode in store for you. Lisa just got back from a rodeo in Vegas, which was alto attended by some of the worst people in the world. Emily went to a live taping of what I consider a rodeo of the mind. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Caesar salad."

Anasyrma

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:28:16 +0000

Hello babies! Travel Correspondent Emily reports on her recent visit to the Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno, CA that were featured on our Hobby Tunneling episode. In other geological explorations, boulder holders are discussed as well. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Anasyrma," which may be a deliberately provocative self-exposing of one's naked genitals or buttocks.

Clock of the Long Now

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! We're engaging in some light celebrity schadenfreude this week! Some of our least favorite personalities showed their true colors recently during our local election cycle, and their billionaire du jour lost. On today's episode, we play some classic TV fuck/marry/kill. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Clock of the Long Now," a mechanical clock under construction that is designed to keep time for 10,000 years.

The Bottle Conjuror

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:20:18 +0000

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.

Walburga Oesterreich

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:59:14 +0000

Hello babies! Make sure you get out and vote! This, like probably every election for the rest of our dumb little lives, is an important one. Check out Partner of the Pod Adam Conover's voting guide if you're in the LA area! On Chunch Chat, we discuss golden horse feet. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Walburga Oesterreich," aka "Queen of Los Angeles", who gained notoriety for the shooting death of her husband and the subsequent bizarre revelation that she had kept her lover, Otto Sanhuber, hidden in the attic of the home she shared with her husband for ten years.

Roy Sullivan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:46:57 +0000

Hello babies! Emily is diving head first into Boston Legal, and we're starting to get concerned. She is exclusively wearing pinstriped power suits and has started saying inappropriate things to our young female paralegals. We're also looking to be connected with someone from an english muffin manufacturer, we have some pressing questions. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Roy Sullivan, a man recognized by Guinness World Records as the person struck by lightning more recorded times than any other human being.

Godfrey's Cordial

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 18:37:34 +0000

Hello babies! On today's ep, Emily has an anti Endorse-Horse about a live action remake, and Lisa is riding her horse through your neighborhood and she does not need to explain her actions. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Godfrey's Cordial," a patent medicine, containing laudanum (tincture of opium) in a sweet syrup, which was commonly used as a sedative to quiet infants and children in Victorian England. Editor's note: here's some info about that secret ingredient in Emily's imported toothpaste https://medium.com/@ravenstine/the-curious-history-of-novamin-toothpaste-620c6bef8881

Baseball Rubbing Mud

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:50:45 +0000

Hello babies! On today's ep, Emily is fresh off the red carpet with another one of her classic looks, and Lisa spent a few nights in an apartment that wasn't recently vacuumed. On Chunch Chat, Martha shares an actual Chunch update for once. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Baseball Rubbing Mud," or mud used to treat balls in the sport of baseball to give pitchers better control and a firmer grip on the balls.

Deep Scattering Layer/Benson (Fish)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 5 Sep 2022 18:14:30 +0000

Hello babies! We recorded this episode before the heatwave caused us to melt into a single puddle of podcast host. On today's ep, Emily has a wardrobe malfunction. On Chunch Chat, Martha wears inappropriate footwear and stands next to a horse that doesn't belong to her. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia pages for "Deep Scattering Layer" and "Benson (Fish)." Please email us your favorite lanternfish recipe!

Truck Nuts

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:50:21 +0000

Hello babies! Our fantastic podcast just turned ten! Whether you've been with us from the start or are a new listener, we appreciate you for joining us every other week! On today's special decennial episode, you can expect more of the same as ever. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Truck Nuts," also spelled truck nutz, vehicular vanity accessories resembling a dangling scrotum.

Polari

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 9 Aug 2022 22:08:09 +0000

Hello babies! If it seems like we are slowly transitioning into an animal update podcast, you should know that this has always been an animal update podcast. On today's episode, Emily gives us some caterpillar news, and Lisa shares some post-horsepital Juni info. On Chunch Chat, Martha says goodbye to some very expensive and funky friends. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Polari, "a form of slang or cant used in Britain and Ireland by some actors, circus and fairground showmen, professional wrestlers, merchant navy sailors, criminals, sex workers, and the gay subculture."

Cynthia (Gaba girl)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:34:07 +0000

Hello babies! How do you feel about self-checkout at stores? We were shocked by the abundance of positive sentiment online. Please share your feelings with us either way! On today's ep, Lisa tries to convince Emily to adopt her hobbies, and Emily reveals her shoe size. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Cynthia (Gaba girl), an unusually natural and human looking mannequin.

Fool's Errand

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:51:28 +0000

Hello babies! Another day, another chance for Joey to show up to the recording session, and another heartbreak. On today's ep, we respond to some listener emails and clear up some confusion about who and what Alan is. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Fools Errand," a or VERY problematic and TOXIC prank.

Banana Peel

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:30:54 +0000

Hello babies! We're getting ready for summer by fostering butterflies and sending passive aggressive messages to our neighbors. On today's episode, we discuss the magic of FAO Schwarz and a still valid 90's celebrity crush. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Banana peel," that yellowy outer covering of the banana fruit that we all can't get enough of.

Blue Whale of Catoosa

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:58:15 +0000

Hello babies! Breathing in, I smile. Breathing in, something something. Breathing out, this supreme moment. Yes! Yes! Yes! On today's episode, we plan ways to tank our WikiFeet ranking, and try to remember what we learned about caterpillars in elementary school. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Blue Whale of Catoosa," a waterfront structure that is shaped as you might imagine.

Channel Drift

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 23:33:49 +0000

Hello babies! We are breaking rank with fellow A List celebs Kim and Gwyneth and telling you not to vote for Rick Caruso. Emily got sick but it is NOT Covid, so we're chatting about some of our favorite sick day TV habits. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Channel Drift," the gradual shift of a television network away from its original programming, to either target a newer and more profitable audience, or to broaden its viewership by including less niche programming. Basically like how this podcast used to be about something other than Selling Sunset.

List of Bad Luck Signs/List of Lucky Symbols

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 17 May 2022 15:59:46 +0000

Hello babies! We're getting out a bit more, thankfully. Emily went to a family reunion in West Virginia and stayed at a very strange hotel, and Lisa is playing pool with horses or something. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia pages for "List of Bad Luck Signs" and "List of Lucky Symbols," in celebration of Friday the 13th last weekend. Assuming you're able to listen and didn't die in some ironic manner a few days ago.

Diner Lingo

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 2 May 2022 19:52:46 +0000

Hello babies! It's MaxFunDrive still, so we're throwing you a bone and giving you an extra episode! NOTE: this is NOT a bonus episode! Become a member at the $5 a month level to hear bonus episodes. An extra episode is much like a regular episode. A bonus episode is much more special. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Diner lingo," a kind of American verbal slang used by cooks and chefs in diners and diner-style restaurants, and by the wait staff to communicate their orders to the cooks. Alienate yourself from your peers by dropping some of these terms casually!

Bob Geary (police officer)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:40:00 +0000

Hello babies! It's that time again - MaxFunDrive is upon us! Make sure to sign up and become a member if you aren't already. You'll definitely want the free swag. Members this year will get a Clerkis M'derkis patch! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Bob Geary (police officer)," a former officer in the San Francisco Police Department who gained notoriety as the subject of a ballot initiative to allow him to take his ventriloquist's dummy, Brendan O'Smarty, on foot patrol.

Ann Elizabeth Fowler Hodges

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:55:19 +0000

Hello babies! You are cordially invited to join Emily and Lisa for their fanciest episode yet. This is the first "formal attire required" podcast experience ever, so please don't listen unless you're wearing at least one monocle. Lisa just got back from Paris, and Emily is planning a trip to a "fancy old golf hotel with a secret nuclear bunker." And if you think our gastronomy is anything but molecular? Well, we kindly ask you to fuck off. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Ann Elizabeth Fowler Hodges," who was an American woman known for being the first documented individual to not only be struck by a meteorite, but also live through the encounter.

Hollywood Freeway Chickens

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:03:13 +0000

Hello babies!

Neil Degrasse Tyson here, letting you to know that the so called "Baby Geniuses" are simply two adult women of average intelligence. On today's episode, Emily shares some important results and Lisa struggles with a hat.

On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Hollywood Freeway chickens," a colony of feral chickens that live under the Vineland Avenue off-ramp of the Hollywood Freeway (U.S. Route 101) in Los Angeles, California. Finally, an explanation for why the Star Map I purchased recently was so hard to read.

Spaghetti-tree Hoax

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:16:53 +0000

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.

Garden hermit

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:50:32 +0000

Hello babies! This week, we're focused on one thing: bumping our wikiFeet scores! Get on there and give us the scores we deserve! Five stars only! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Garden hermits." Garden hermits or ornamental hermits were hermits encouraged to live in purpose-built hermitages, follies, grottoes, or rockeries on the estates of wealthy landowners, primarily during the 18th century. Kinda like Kendall Roy's birthday party, but non stop. Visit MicrodoseGummies.com & use code: GENIUSES at checkout to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.

Society for Indecency to Naked Animals

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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!

Fictitious Entry

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:04:31 +0000

Hello babies! The Santa Ana winds are forcing us to have some difficult conversations this week. We now know more about umbrella warranties than we would have previously cared to. On Chunch Chat, we learn that Martha Stewart feels differently about eating ostrich eggs than we do. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Fictitious entry," or deliberately incorrect entries in reference works such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and directories. Is this episode summary a Mountweazel? Listen to find out!

Timothy Dexter

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:06:09 +0000

Hello babies! This is the first episode we've recorded in 2022, and you won't be shocked to hear that we're totally new people! On today's episode, we talk about horses and plants. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Timothy Dexter. If you're interested in learning about a bear enthusiast, I suggest you read the Wikipedia page for Timothy Treadwell instead. Timothy Dexter was an American businessman. His affinity for bears is not noteworthy in the slightest.

Automobile Folklore

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Jan 2022 22:15:12 +0000

Hello babies!

Welcome to 2022, a fresh start awaits! Lisa is trying to be a bit more bilingual, and Emily is still trying to understand why her neighbors are so awful. They also discuss some of their least favorite holiday films. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Automobile Folklore," a list of the diverse customs and superstitions linked to that four wheeled vehicle we all love.

Snap-dragon (game)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:49:38 +0000

Hello babies! The holiday season is in full effect, so we have an extra cozy episode in store for you! On today's nog flavored episode, we have a very special Gävle Goat update. We also check in with Martha Stewart, who has treated herself to some new friesian horses. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Snap-dragon (game). Snap-dragon (also known as Flap-dragon, Snapdragon, or Flapdragon) was a parlour game popular from about the 16th century. Impress your friends by saying "A Flap-dragon for your service, Sir!" Sponsored by Lumi Labs - use “TINY” for 30% off anything on microdosegummies.com

Vulcana

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 19:28:09 +0000

Hello babies! Thank you for listening to our podcast, which is technically STEAM education. On today's episode, Lisa sits next to a rude passenger on a flight, and Emily's dog Alan is doing better. On Chunch Chat, we judge Martha's recent exploits. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Vulcana," an early fitness influencer. Miriam Kate Williams (6 May 1874 – 8 August 1946) sometimes called Kate Roberts and better known by her stage name Vulcana, was a Welsh strongwoman born of Irish parents in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.

Hobby Tunneling

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:58:41 +0000

Hello babies!

On today's episode, a mean child from the day care next door broke Emily's skeleton. Just to clarify, I mean her artificial novelty Halloween decoration skeleton. Also, Lisa had some public impure thoughts about Tom and Cousin Greg from Succession.

On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Hobby Tunneling," tunnel construction as a diversion. Usually, hobby tunnelers dig their tunnels by hand, using little equipment, and some can spend years or even decades to achieve any degree of completion. In some cases tunnels have been dug secretly, and only discovered by chance.

Stoor Worm

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:13:31 +0000

Hello babies!

What does November mean to you? Is it the start of the Holiday season, or is it a time of... retention? When the leaves change and start to fall, does your mind turn to gift wrap or no fap? Chestnut or no nut? On today's episode, Emily shares the story of her recent car accident. Tune in to find out how she's doing!

On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Stoor Worm, a gigantic evil sea serpent of Orcadian folklore, capable of contaminating plants and destroying animals and humans with its putrid breath.

Xtabay

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:01:31 +0000

Hello babies! On today's episode, Lisa experiences jury duty, and we explain why you should care about this IATSE stuff. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Xtabay, a Yucatec Maya myth about the female demon (and role model?), Xtabay, a supernatural femme fatale who preys upon men in the Yucatán Peninsula.

Le Pétomane

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:54:42 +0000

Happy MaxFun Block Party, babies! And a special welcome to all the new babies out there! This episode is made with the new listener in mind. If you're a long time listener, don't fret! There will be plenty for you to enjoy. On Wiki of the Week, we read the most requested Wikipedia page that we've already read. "Le Pétomane was a French flatulist (professional farter) and entertainer. He was famous for his remarkable control of the abdominal muscles, which enabled him to seemingly fart at will. His stage name combines the French verb péter, "to fart" with the -mane, "-maniac" suffix, which translates to "fartomaniac". The profession is referred to as "flatulist", "farteur", or "fartiste". Make sure to check out other very high quality Maximum Fun podcasts this week - everyone is making episodes focused on new listeners. Maybe there's a show that sounds interesting, but you don't exactly know where to start? This is the week to dive in!

Ashrita Furman

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:11:02 +0000

Hello babies! First things first, If you're a member of IATSE, we encourage you to vote yes on the strike! On today's episode, we discuss the interesting Super Mario Bros: The Movie casting choices. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Ashrita Furman, the holder of the Guinness world record for the most Guinness world records.

Frog Battery

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:41:26 +0000

Hello babies! It's starting to feel like Autumn, so maybe load your dog in a pram and go for a stroll? On today's episode, Lisa narrowly avoids an interaction and Emily's husband has regained his sense of taste. We also recap who on White Lotus is the most hateworthy. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Frog Battery," an electrochemical battery consisting of a number of dead frogs (or sometimes live ones), which form the cells of the battery connected in a series arrangement. It is a kind of biobattery.

Human Mail

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! A special greetings to our new co-host Ringo, who has taken over for Joey. Joey is unavailable for comment. On today's episode, we answer some of our more pressing fan submitted questions and Emily vents about a stranger child. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Human Mail, or, "the transportation of a person through the postal system, usually as a stowaway. While rare, there have been some reported cases of people attempting to travel through the mail." Hey, beats flying Spirit Airlines!

The Burryman

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:20:10 +0000

Hello babies! And a special greeting to all our enemy neighbors. On today's episode, we discuss Emily's recent covid encounter, as well as a Tuca & Bertie update! On Chunch Chat, Lisa brags about a horse that she knows (Beyoncé rode it!). On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for The Burryman, a guy with too much shit on him.

Dusty the Klepto Kitty

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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.

Karolina Olsson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:14:30 +0000

Hello babies!

Welcome to the Baby Genius Car Corner! We're talking all things automotive - Vroom Vroom! Emily gets her car washed a couple times after being utterly decimated by some large birds. We recap the newest installment in the Fast & The Furious saga, and Lisa lusts after a horse of a different color - a black Ford Bronco! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Karolina Olsson," a Swedish woman who purportedly remained in hibernation between 1876 and 1908 (32 years). To put that in perspective for our listeners, that's roughly the entire run of the hit television series The Simpsons.

Dashcon

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 5 Jul 2021 18:09:18 +0000

Hello babies! We hope all of our lovely listeners had a wonderful ID4. On today's ep, Lisa shares her thoughts on a recent viewing of the very bad film 500 Days of Summer. On Chunch Chat, we're wishing Martha a speedy recovery from her recent injury. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Dashcon", a convention for Tumblr users featuring a less than awe inspiring ball pit.

Unusual eBay Listings

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:09:53 +0000

Hello babies! We finally got around to watching the Friends reunion special and we have some thoughts. Lisa is recovering from surgery and recaps some of her experiences. We also discuss what Olympic event we'd love to be great at. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Unusual eBay Listings." We're brainstorming weird things that Golden Palace Dot Com might want to purchase.

Pepsi Number Fever

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 7 Jun 2021 17:43:24 +0000

Hello babies! We're really enjoying recording in person, and we hope you find us more charming than ever! Go get vaxxed up so you can safely record your podcast with your friends too. On this episode, we design a new t shirt, so make sure to listen to this ep so you're in on the joke. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Pepsi Number Fever. Numbers were hotter than ever in 1992!

Dustin the Turkey

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 24 May 2021 18:29:37 +0000

Hello babies! On today's episode, we announce the winner of our Fatali Hot Sauce Raffle! Make sure to tune in if you entered. It's our first in person episode since the start of the pandemic, so we're shaking off some cobwebs! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Dustin the Turkey, an Irish puppet.

Great Michigan Pizza Funeral

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 10 May 2021 17:27:48 +0000

Hello babies! It's MaxFunDrive! Head over to maximumfun.org and upgrade your membership or become a member if you aren't one already! Help support the creators that make your days brighter. We have dogs and a horse and a podcast producer that all need grooming! On today's episode, we read the Wikipedia page for Great Michigan Pizza Funeral, a rather savvy business decision. Funerals have the potential to be fun as long as nobody dies and there's lots of pizza.

Salmon Chaos

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:27:17 +0000

Hello babies! What a week! On today's episode, Emily tracks a package and Lisa spills some soup. On Chunch Chat, the segment about Martha Stewart's pony Ban Chunch, we read some listener submitted business names. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Salmon Chaos, a very recent event where people changed their names to get free sushi. Rob Salmon has a nice ring to it and I have no regrets.

List of CB Slang

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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)!

Loveland Frog

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:58:09 +0000

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.

Billiken

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

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.

Australia's Big Things

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 18:20:27 +0000

Hello babies! Sometimes it feels great to pack up and go for a hike with your feline companion. Sometimes you just want to practice your whip technique. All is fair game in Griffith Park! On today's episode, Lisa shares some stories from the trail, and Emily's dog eats maybe a nut or a stone fruit pit. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Australia's big things," a loosely related set of large structures, some of which are novelty architecture and some are sculptures. This list is incomplete as it does not include Paul Hogan's knife.

Nutty Narrows Bridge

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:31:10 +0000

Hello babies! It's a big day in Baby Geniuses history. This will be the episode you will all remember as "the one where Emily releases the sauce info." On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Nutty Narrows Bridge, a bridge for squirrels and the world's narrowest animal crossing (citation needed).

Computer Rage

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 18:25:33 +0000

Welcome to Baby Geniuses! Or Hello Babies! Or however this usually goes! We start the show off by reading some letters sent in by listeners just like you. We also give a quick update on our hot sauce saga - a listener followed the clues and identified the sauce! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Computer Rage," and I silently but spiritedly nod in agreement in as Lisa complains about her Macbook's touch bar.

Fascinus

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:24:56 +0000

Hello babies!
The last time we recorded was before the Georgia runoff elections, so we have some stuff to talk about. For example, we find out what Joey has been up to. On this episode, Emily considers sending an email about hot sauce. On Chunch Chat, we discuss whether Martha needs to read the room or not. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Fascinus,” the embodiment of the divine phallus. This one requires an image search.

Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident/Puzzle Jug

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 4 Jan 2021 17:51:26 +0000

Hello babies! We're proud to announce that CostnerWatch 2020 is officially over, and there will be no CostnerWatch 2021! On today's episode, we finally get to discuss the Hilaria Baldwin debacle. On a very special double Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia pages "Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident" as well as "Puzzle Jug." They aren't related at all, we just liked them both!

Kitty Fisher

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:07:11 +0000

Hello babies! Happy holidays to all the babies of the world! On today's episode, we discuss bits that people do at home to the chagrin of their partners. Also, we introduce Joey, our newest host. Let's see how long he lasts! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Kitty Fisher, an 18th century Kardashian type.

McDonald's Characters

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 17:38:56 +0000

Hello babies! Welcome to that wonderful gap between Thanksgiving and Christmas, also known as the valley of missing productivity! Lisa is deep into Costnerwatch 2020 (roughly 25 films), and Emily admits an early crush. On Wiki of the Week, we read a wiki page for "McDonald's Characters," a list of some of the worst characters in fiction.

Worm Charming

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:15:00 +0000

Hello babies! Happy Thanksgiving! We can't wait to see our friends and family this week - Daphne, Marty, Eddie, Frasier, Niles, the whole Crane gang. We are also looking forward to seeing our actual relatives over Zoom, because it's a pandemic and we're not traveling! On today's ep, we read the Wikipedia page for Worm Charming (also known as worm grunting or worm fiddling), methods of attracting worms from the ground. Gotta get them out of the earth somehow!

Crime in Antarctica

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 9 Nov 2020 19:13:59 +0000

Congrats babies! Thank you for voting! On today's ep, we share our feelings about the recent election. We also touch on important topics like Kevin Costner movies and gardening updates. On Chunch Chat, Martha's cat makes an appearance. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Crime in Antarctica." It's a pretty short list.

Robert Coates (actor)

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:53:57 +0000

Hello babies! It's the spookiest time of year again! It's also the last episode before the election, so please make sure to vote so we are happy on the next episode. On this episode, we talk costumes, Borat, and rollerskates! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Robert Coates (actor), an actor who was so bad we're still talking about him hundreds of years later.

Mr. Blobby

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! What an interesting week - Emily finally got a pStyle! She is getting the hang of it but needs a little practice. On Chunch Chat, Lisa is overjoyed by Martha's five Sicilian donkeys. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Mr. Blobby," a bulbous pink figure covered with yellow spots, he has a permanent toothy grin and green jiggling eyes. Mr Blobby communicates only by saying the word "blobby" in an electronically altered voice, expressing his moods through tone of voice and repetition. He topped the UK Singles Chart with the 1993 Christmas release "Mr Blobby".

List of Sandwiches

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:24:42 +0000

Hello babies! Too much has been happening lately and we've had it up to here with all the events! On today's episode, Emily has a unique fundraising strategy and Lisa reads a great goose email. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "List of Sandwiches," an almost comprehensive list of - you guessed it - sandwiches.

Egg War

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:45:17 +0000

Hello babies! As if we needed more reason to not leave our homes, our portion of the continent is on fire! Anyways, listen to this podcast and just breathe less often. On today's episode, we decompress a bit and talk about horse riding technique. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Egg War. As bad as things are now, I wouldn't trade my life for that of a 19th century egger. Stay tuned for the Shyamalanian twist ending to our podcast.

Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:05:07 +0000

Hello babies! So glad to provide you with another great podcast episode to memorize and speak along with! I suggest slowing down the recording, it helps make learning all the words easier. On today's episode, we have to issue a correction because an "INTP Brony" had a little too much fun online. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Alvin 'Shipwreck' Kelly," an esteemed professional flagpole sitter. I write podcast episode descriptions for a living so I'll refrain from criticizing his career choice.

Giulia Tofana

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:17:39 +0000

Hello babies! We all deal with difficulty in different ways - some people pick up hobbies to help distract. Lisa has taken up rollerskating, and Emily watched the 90s sitcom Just Shoot Me in its entirety. Tune in to hear our thoughts on both! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Giulia Tofana, an Italian professional poisoner and role model.

Nils Olav

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Aug 2020 18:37:05 +0000

Hello babies! It's still MaxFunDrive 2020! Go become a member and support your favorite podcasts! If you have the extra dough, consider gifting a membership to someone who has lost income due to the pandemic. On today's episode, we read the Wikipedia page for Nils Olav, a king penguin who resides in Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Please go to this page and observe his great posture.

Tristan da Cunha

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:41:09 +0000

Hello babies! It's MaxFunDrive time again! Head on over to maximumfun.org to become a member and to support your favorite babies. Check out the Endorse Horse pin! On today's episode, we discuss gross jam and millennial business people. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Tristan da Cunha, a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean.

Top Euphemisms For "Period" By Language

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 6 Jul 2020 18:34:59 +0000

Hello babies! Hope your Independence Day made you feel really really free! On today's episode, Lisa talks about a former friend who was called out, and Emily talks about Columbo. On Chunch Chat, we hear about Kim Kardashian's 14 Freesian [sic] horses. On Wiki of the Shark Week, we don't read a Wikipedia page. We read a list page titled Top Euphemisms For "Period" By Language.

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:13:20 +0000

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.

Elizabeth Klarer

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 8 Jun 2020 18:24:30 +0000

Hello babies! We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement, and encourage our listeners to visit blacklivesmatter.com to learn more about how to actually make a difference. We also think Baby Geniuses listeners might be inclined to donate here: gofundme.com/f/saddle-up-and-read-fundraiser Anyways, we still made an episode of our dumb podcast. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Elizabeth Klarer, a South African alleged "contactee" and one of the first women to claim a sexual relationship with an extraterrestrial.

WWF Brawl for All

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 26 May 2020 16:29:44 +0000

Hello babies! Have you heard the news that leaked? Tuca & Bertie are back for a second season! Our babies have become unintentional fashion trendsetters, when a celeb steps out in an outfit Lisa and Emily envisioned years ago. Also on today's episode, Emily has an encounter with a child who stepped on her flowers, and Lisa turns away some horse window shoppers. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "WWF Brawl for All," a shootfighting tournament held in the World Wrestling Federation that lasted from June 29, 1998 to August 24, 1998. Turns out there are repercussions when you let very strong people actually clobber each other.

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:23:34 +0000

Hello Babies!

Emily got a dog! His name is Alan and looks like a grumpy old man found himself in a "The Fly" type teleporter mishap situation and was mixed with an otter and maybe also a dog. Hey grumpy old dude- I hope you like pooping outside! On Chunch Chat, Lisa's horse Juniper is testing her boundaries. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Planetary mnemonic." If you need help remembering the planets in our solar system, this is the podcast for you!

Sheela Na Gig

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 1 Apr 2019 17:16:34 +0000

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. They are architectural grotesques found all over Europe on cathedrals, castles, and other buildings.

Forty Elephants

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

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Catalan Mythology About Witches

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:17:42 +0000

Hello babies!

Emily didn't get a lot of sleep last night because her neighbors fighting, so please ignore all the cold brew slurping sounds. She's hot off the heels of throwing a successful retirement party for all men. We'll explain what that is. Lisa reads a book about a sexy merman and discovers that's not really her thing. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Catalan mythology about witches." It gave us some fun tattoo ideas!

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Death During Consensual Sex

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:56:50 +0000

Hello babies!

Portland, OR based babies: Come to Emily's album recording on January 20th at the Curious Comedy Theater!

Non Portland based babies: Portland is very beautiful in late January, consider visiting?

Happy new year! Maybe things will get better this year, maybe not? We will be here to scream into our hands with you either way. On Chunch Chat, Martha shows off a coyote eating donkey. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Death during consensual sex." I learned the word defenestration!

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Woolly Rhizomes

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

We're trying something new today- a 100% Emily and Lisa episode! Emily saw the new film I, Tonya, and tells us about it. On Chunch Chat, Fernando helps Martha Stewart hang her Kugels. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, a legendary zoophyte of Central Asia, once believed to grow sheep as its fruit.

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Sasheer Zamata / Nicole Byer

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 4 Dec 2017 18:50:18 +0000

Hello babies!

Quick question - if we’re not supposed to pick our noses, why are our fingers *exactly* the right size to get up in there? What habits are you trying to break? On today’s episode, Emily goes to West Virginia and visits a secret government bunker. Lisa tells us about your butts. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “The Most Unwanted Song,” a novelty song designed to incorporate musical and lyrical elements annoying to most people. Everyone agrees it is much better than the song’s counterpart, The Most Wanted Song. We welcome actor/comedian/SNL alum Sasheer Zamata, who turned 21 while working at Disneyworld. On Expert Hour, we are joined by a small unnamed child who will share some animal facts.

Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Sasheer Zamata Nicole Byer

Chris Marcil / Jon Daly

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:30:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Have you seen long bear? The legs are quite long. Get one for a significant other before they sell out! 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.

John Early / Amber Nelson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Hope you’re having a very spooktacular season! Lisa had a creepy experience recently, but not the fun kind of creepy. Emily preps her Halloween costume. If you’re a long time fan of the show, you’ll recognize it immediately! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon.” We welcome comedian/actor/writer John Early, who has some thoughts about the 2015 Meryl Streep film Ricki and the Flash. On Expert Hour, we are joined by St. Louis native Mary Merry, who is excited to share her original Super Bowl party appetizer recipes. Quite timely!

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

John Early

Amber Nelson

Jess Dweck / Paul Welsh

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:01:32 +0000

Hello babies!

What is your word of the year? We have a few fun and totally not sad options for this year. Emily has a weird, creepy experience with some curtains. Curtains aren’t supposed to do that! Lisa gets a terrible DM on Instagram. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “List of premature obituaries.” A premature obituary is an obituary published whose subject is not actually deceased at the time of publication. Who knew not dying could be so fun? We welcome “writer” Jess Dweck who had a particularly bad Airbnb experience. On Expert Hour, we are joined by Ricky Tarps, who gives us some creative pointers on how to eat on a budget.

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Patty Schemel / James Austin Johnson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 2 Oct 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Lisa is finally getting around to watching The Sopranos in its entirety, so we’re finally getting around to discussing how James Gandolfini is actually kind of hunky. Well, specifically, when he was alive. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Republic of Molossia,” a micronation in the United States founded by Kevin Baugh (b. July 30, 1962) and headquartered at his home near Dayton, Nevada. Road trip, anyone? We welcome musician Patty Schemel, who had an interesting mole related experience recently. On Expert Hour, we are joined by actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr, who teaches us a few ways to help us lead greener lives.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Patty Schemel

James Austin Johnson

Lindy West / Nate Fernald

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:17:27 +0000

Hello babies!

Maybe this is actually our five year anniversary show? I’m a little confused. Anyways, Emily celebrated a different anniversary recently by staying at the Disneyland hotel and accomplishing the impossible: eating the correct amount of edibles. Lisa recently watched The Craft (1996) and got nightmares. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Frozen Dead Guy Days," an annual celebration held in the town of Nederland, Colorado, to loosely celebrate the 1994 discovery of the cryonic state corpse of Bredo Morstoel. We welcome Lindy West, who has the very continental Gilbert's Syndrome. On Expert Hour, we are joined by Hollywood's #1 party boy Chud Cubner.

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Eliot Glazer / Jake Regal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 4 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

It’s our five year anniversary episode! Won’t you come celebrate with us? The traditional five year anniversary gift is wood. We’re registered at iTunes, please give us a five star review and just leave us your favorite kind of wood (mahogany, birch, etc). No gross jokes please! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for "Cobra Effect." This is surprisingly not about a Steven Segal movie! We welcome Eliot Glazer, who watches The View more than anyone really should. On Expert Hour, we are joined by fan favorite guest Jacob Jasmine to give us more etiquette tips.

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Demi Adejuyigbe / Brad Morris

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:16:03 +0000

Hello babies!

Emily is doing some shows in Texas this week! If you’re in the general vicinity of Texas make it a point to check her out and let her make you laugh! Is the brown noise real? On that note, when was the last time you laughed so hard you peed your pants? Was it this decade? Have you ever made someone pee their Levi’s? On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Margaret Howe Lovatt,” a volunteer naturalist from Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, who took part in a NASA-funded research project in which she attempted to teach a dolphin named Peter to understand and mimic human speech. She used some unconventional methods in attempt to achieve her goal. We welcome Demi Adejuyigbe, who tells us the tale of Lincoln’s grave robbers. On Expert Hour, we are joined by brand consultant James Courtneay-Breadwich.

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babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 29 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Emily has a fantasy about telling a skater off and shares a new piece of fan art inspired jewelry. Lisa is disgusted and intrigued by a stranger/new friend. On Chunch Chat, we are now months into a Chunch drought. We have some fun consolation Martha news. On Wiki of the Week, we read the WIkipedia Page for “Virgin Boy Egg,” a delicacy from Dongyang, China. These eggs are boiled in- you guessed it - boy urine! We welcome Megan Gailey, who is a lifetime fan of the Indianapolis Colts. On Expert Hour, we are joined by Ricky Martin, a freelance self driving car programmer with great practical experience.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Megan Gailey

Dan Klein

Amy Aniobi / Allen Strickland Williams

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 15 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Emily is on tour, if you live somewhere in the US check if she’s coming to your town soon! Maybe she’ll even autograph a zine for you? Lisa is on hiatus from work so she has taken up weaving. On Chunch Chat, there is still no new Chunch news. We are suffering from the throes of Chunch withdrawal and no basket house or peafowl will feed our need. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Office Assistant,” better known as the infamous Clippy from Microsoft Office. We welcome Amy Aniobi, who shares the beautiful story of her parents’ semi-arranged marriage. I promise it is very sweet and will remind you how love is something you have to work at. On Expert Hour, we are joined by Dirke Foote, a resident of Florida.

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Jen Statsky / D'Arcy Carden

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 1 May 2017 16:51:06 +0000

G’day, babies!

Emily is back from Australia, and she is very disappointed by a missed connection with a koala. Lisa teaches us about “the danger triangle,” which is an area on your face and not a large part of the Atlantic ocean, as I’d assumed. On Chunch Chat, we are itching for a Chunch fix, as Martha has been fowl-focused as of late. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Dirty Blues,” which “encompasses forms of blues music that deal with socially taboo subjects, including sexual acts and/or references to drug use of some kind.” If you thought Lil Wayne’s music was vulgar, you should check out what Lil Johnson was singing in the 1930’s. We welcome Jen Statsky to discuss trypophobia, the fear of small holes. Don’t Google it if you think you might suffer from it. Pretty creepy images await if you do. On Expert Hour, we are joined by Bey Stevens, an early childhood educator who happens to be in her late childhood.

Moshe Kasher / James Austin Johnson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Lisa is back from India and is relieved to be back home in calm and empty, relatively traffic-free Los Angeles. Emily’s grandmother recently passed and she recalls some nice stories. On Chunch Chat, we get a drone’s eye view of Martha’s property. Check out the roofs on those basket houses! On Wiki of the Week, we read the WIkipedia page for “Zozobra,” a giant marionette effigy that is built and burned during the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Very proto-Burning Man! We welcome Moshe Kasher (who’s new show premiers on Comedy Central tomorrow night!), to teach us about Burning Man, which he has attended eighteen times. On Expert Hour, we are joined by LIBSTIC representative Spooner Oldham, who clears up some commonly held misconceptions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Moshe Kasher

James Austin Johnson

Siobhan Thompson / Josh Fadem

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Apr 2017 16:57:35 +0000

Hello babies!

Special greetings to our babies down under! Emily is performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this week. She will be telling jokes with that American accent she is known for.

This is the first episode we’ve recorded since having our conversation about ADHD recently, and we touch on how our feelings have and haven’t changed since. On Chunch Chat, there is no new Ban Chunch news, but we do learn about Martha Stewart’s new pussy willow grove. We are amused by Martha’s silvery gray catkins. We also learn about her “basket house,” a house that was built to store her basket collection. On WIki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Highgate Vampire,” a media sensation surrounding reports of supposed supernatural activity at Highgate Cemetery in London in the 1970’s. We welcome Siobhan Thompson, who joins us to teach us about Boudica, queen of a first century AD Celtic tribe who defended against the occupying forces of the Romans. On Expert Hour, we are joined by Werner Herzog, who has recently become an expert in 90’s alternative rock lyrics.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Siobhan Thompson

Josh Fadem

Jackie Kashian / Paul Welsh

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 07:02:37 +0000

Hello babies!

It’s MaxFunDrive 2017- go to Maximumfun.org and help support the Babies and all your other favorite shows! Check out the Baby Geniuses themed gifts! I want a Baby Geniuses butt pin really badly!!

We’re traveling a lot this month which has us wondering - how do you pronounce this dang place? Do you make an effort to do as the locals do? When in Rome, say Roma? Or does “Paris” rhyme with “heiress” to you? Emily finally got around to seeing A Dog’s Purpose. On the subject of gut wrenchingly bad movies, we respond to feedback we received about our La La Land opinions. On Chunch Chat, Martha adds some colorfully named fowl to the coop. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Concealed Shoes,” or shoes that are hidden inside buildings while they are being constructed. We welcome Jackie Kashian, who is not ashamed to tell us about her love of Romance Novels. On Expert Hour, dessert medium Roy Lips joins us to share how he uses sweets to connect us with the deceased.

Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jackie Kashian Paul Welsh

Laurie Kilmartin / Jake Regal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 6 Mar 2017 22:16:26 +0000

Hello babies!

We have a local election tomorrow! Get educated and make a difference at the local level (LA listeners - vote NO on S)! What is Gunther from “Friends” up to? Is he loaded or did he get a raw deal? Fill us in if you know! How much should you give to charity? (Boy) Friend of the show Adam says you should give as much as makes you a little uncomfortable. Maybe get a little uncomfy with us? Speaking of uncomfy, we touch on a very personal topic. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for “Shrek (Sheep),” a sheep who evaded being shorn for six years. Please do an image search and check this guy out. We welcome Laurie Kilmartin, who joins us to teach about the magic of FasciaBlasting. On Expert Hour, we’re joined by Lunk Dunkleman, who is an expert in navigating the workplace, or in his words, “making boss happy.”

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Laurie Kilmartin

Jake Regal

David Gborie / Nick Vatterott

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:52:43 +0000

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:12:28 +0000

Hello babies!

Got your emergency go bags ready? We recorded this before the election and hope that this still brings you some joy in these uncertain times. On Chunch Chat, we’re hopefully so close to getting a Chunch update! We skewer take on the bots who hang out in Martha’s blog comments section. On Wiki of the Week, we cover a condition called Penis Captivus, which doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. Jenny Zigrino joins us to talk about the various religious camps she attended as a child. We thought we booked Julian Assange of Wikileaks fame, but we made a simple mistake. Shoelean Assange joins us to talk about his website Wikifeet.com.

NOTE: If you need a safe place to share/vent/scream through your keyboard, feel free to email us at babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com or reach out on our Facebook group.

Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jenny Zigrino Zach Broussard

Kulap Vilaysack / Erin Whitehead

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

On this VERY SPOOKTACULAR episode, we tackle the important questions. What dat mouse? Listen and find out the answer! The spookiness continues as we tackle that crazy election! If you’re not voting for Hillary, what is actually wrong with you? On Chunch chat, there is no new Chunch news. In general horse news, Lisa has graduated to the fast horse in her riding class! On Wiki of the Week, we talk about a retro 90’s Clinton scandal that was really not a big deal. Kulap Vilaysack joins us to talk about crystals, astrology, and general witch stuff. On Expert Hour, Patty Pecker joins us to talk about her career as a mortuary make up artist. Some of the babies she works with are so cute!!

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Kulap Vilaysack

Erin Whitehead

Nate Fernald / Brad Morris

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Spoiler alert: people are often using the term “spoiler alert” incorrectly! Even brands like Starbucks are getting in on the action! We look into The Great British Bakeoff’s winning recipe, and the main ingredient is humility. Related: anyone else think Paul Hollywood is kinda hot? On Chunch Chat, Lisa goes horse shopping. One of these horses does a fun fast food related trick that helps you aquire hamburgers. On Wiki of the Week, we learn how the phrase “hair of the dog” originated. It’s less about booze and more about actually putting dog hair on your bites. Nate Fernald joins us to talk about his secret love of G.I. Joe and it’s wacky, under appreciated storyline. Did you know that Cobra Commander is a Libertarian? On Expert Hour, breakup expert Mel Birnbaum teaches us how to cut ties with our partners.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Nate Fernald

Brad Morris

Erin Judge / John Milhiser

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Shake the playa dust out of your angel wings and find some decent WIFI, because it’s Burning Man Craigslist Missed Connection season! Did you fail to swap contact info with that sexy steampunk? There’s still hope - make a really desperate Craigslist missed connection post! We read our favorites. On Chunch Chat, we melt over an Instagram post featuring Banchunch. He’s getting up close and personal with Martha’s pups Ghengis Khan the chow chow and Bete Noir the frenchie! On Wiki of the Week, we’re covering the Tilberi, a shudder inspiring creature of Icelandic folklore. Erin Judge joins us to discuss how to improve cooking stoves in the developing world. Her novel Vow of Celibacy is out now! Go get it! On Expert Hour, Wedding/party toast expert Jacob Mackenzie stops by to teach us how to improve our toast technique. Spoiler alert: Your toast is probably too short!

Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz / Zach Sims

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

Our babies are growing up! Our very own Lisa got papped! A paparazzo pops Lisa and Adam a peculiar question that, frankly, outs the photog as being bad at sex. Tune in to find out what I’m talking about! On Chunch Chat, there is no new Chunch news. On Wiki of the Week, we discuss the Wikipedia page for Lisa Nowak. You may remember Lisa Nowak as the diaper wearing, revenge seeking, cross country driving astronaut. Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz joins us to talk about how nuns are real people with real careers who get horny sometimes. On Expert Hour, Darrell Maxwell joins us to remind us about the lost art of letter writing. FYI: Emily has a Comedy Central special airing this Friday, Sept 23! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz Zach Sims

Travis McElroy / Josh Androsky

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 5 Sep 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Happy back to school season! We hope you have brand new school supplies! Didn’t you love the feeling of sharpening a brand new pencil for the first time? Although Fall will be upon us soon, we’re still holding onto Summer by discussing Personal Water Crafts. This week on Chunch Chat we discuss Martha Stewart’s pea fowl and their new home next to Ben Chunch! On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia entry for “Accidental Damage of Art.” Our very special friend and ex producer Travis McElroy joins in to talk about his impending fatherhood. On Expert Hour, Rick “The Hambone” Hammond stops in to teach us about the messages our Hawaiian shirts are broadcasting to the world!

Jessica Gao / Nicole Byer

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Happy fourth birthday to our show! 2012 feels like forever ago. Just think of how naive we were to worry about the threat of Mitt Romney being elected president! On this episode, Lisa addresses a hater. Emily gives us the deets on her grandma’s 100th birthday party. On Wiki of the Week, we talk BonBon-Land’s Hundeprutterutchebane rollercoaster (Translation: The Farting Dog Switchback). Jessica Gao joins us to tell the tale of her teratoma. On Expert Hour, Laura stops by to talk about love and how to find it.

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Kate Micucci / Jared Logan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 8 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! By now you must have heard the news about Garry Marshall’s passing - Just want to say that although we were just talking about him, we had nothing to do with his death! We are huge fans of his work and are now are afraid to mention any of our heroes on the show. This week, Emily bought a doormat on Amazon, with hilarious results. On Wiki of the Week, we discuss the totally 90’s trend of Anti-Barney Humor. On that note, how hot were dinosaurs back then? They really had their time in the sun! Kate Micucci joins us to talk about some early points on her very interesting pre showbiz resumé. Did you know that she was a clown for a week? How about professional sand castle building instructor? On Expert Hour, Robert De Niro’s personal assistant Martin Phelps stops by to give us a peek into the A-lister’s life.

Nico Santos / Betsy Sodaro

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! More specifically, hello adults! Do you have difficulty making and keeping friendships in your advanced age? We have some tips to take your platonic relationships to the next level. In Chunch Chat, we take it all the way to the patent office to discuss if Martha Stewart legally has the rights to her horse’s name. Let us know if you see any unlicensed Chunch products at Zara this summer! In Wiki of the Week, we talk about a touchy subject. All horses are winners in our eyes, but today we’re talking about one that’s a complete loser. That is to say, a horse who has never won a race. Nico Santos joins us to teach us about his history as a high end fashion salesperson and fancy food eater. Ghost expert Focaccia Wallace stops by with a grim warning: apparitions are everywhere!

Baron Vaughn / Eric Dadourian

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! First things first: please donate to the families of Alton Sterling and Philando Castle if you can spare it. Links provided below: We have a lot of fun on this episode regardless of how insanely sad this week has been. I promise! Lisa is back from her book tour (Go buy her new book Hot Dog Taste Test!) and she has some kooky tales from her adventures. On Chunch Chat, we talk about how difficult it is keeping up with celeb horse news. There has to be a better way! Will somebody please create a site that aggregates all the horsey hearsay on the web? In Wiki of the Week, we dive into the German children’s book/collection of cautionary tales Struwwelpeter. Baron Vaughn joins us to teach us how to properly use ayahuasca. Timeless style icon Gary Saint Garie stops by to educate us on his involvement in the creation of fashion. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Baron Vaughn Eric Dadourian Philando Castle https://www.gofundme.com/2d55v9g Alton Sterling https://www.gofundme.com/2d3eze7g

Adam Cayton-Holland / Nate Fernald

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! On this episode, we tackle the big questions. At what point is it acceptable to drag a rando on Twitter? How smug does said rando have to be before you ruin their shit publicly? On Chunch Chat, we discuss some possible new name variations for the fluidly named horse. On Wiki of the Week we talk Lloyd’s of London and the unexpectedly interesting world of the insurance industry. Maybe it’s time you got your butt insured? Adam Cayton-Holland joins us to squawk about the gentle hobby of birdwatching. Today’s expert Kyle Forbahgsuhfcheesz teaches us about the world of sound effects!

Gonzalo Cordova / James Austin Johnson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

How great does food in cartoons look? What animated cuisine looks the most appetizing to you? Lisa tries shower belly, and it’s as hard as it sounds. We talk Emily’s favorite new tv show, which stars the polar opposite of Anthony Bourdain. In this very special edition of Chunch Chat, we talk Frederick the Great. He is considered to be the world’s most handsome horse. I wouldn’t kick him out of bed (unless this were some sort of Godfather horse head situation)! In Wiki of the Week, we talk about the analgesic effects of swearing. Gonzalo Cordova joins us to teach us about his favorite actress, Barbara Stanwyck. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne graces us with his presence to discuss the art of acting. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Gonzalo Cordova James Austin Johnson

Brittani Nichols / Kristen Studard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 30 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Are you ready to chase greatness? We are, no thanks to the buggy Duane “The Rock” Johnson iPhone alarm clock app! On today’s episode we give advice to a 29 year old virgin who is probably overthinking everything. If you listen to today’s Chunch Chat segment, you’ll learn that Martha Stewart still has three friendly miniature Sicilian donkeys. On Wiki of the Week, we touch on Sun Showers, which are an interesting meteorological phenomenon with remarkably similar folkloric names around the world. Most names involve references to tricky animals giving birth or the devil. Brittani Nichols joins us to talk about her Hamilton podcast, the appropriately titled Hamilton The Podcast. Kelly Kellerman preps us on the unbreakable rules of brunch. Maybe pour a mimosa before you start listening to this episode?

Craig Rowin / Jake Regal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 16 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! You’re now tuned into our favorite podcast! This week we’re discussing our favorite theoretical fecal transplant techniques. Some are more intimate than others! Emily got to see Hamilton and showed restraint about her social media sharing of the event. In an extra spooky Wiki of the Week we touch on The Hairy Hands, an English legend. Craig Rowin stops by with some disarmingly earnest public access TV comedy clips. He has a really cool and very soft t shirt collection. In Expert Hour, Thierry Henry (not the football star) delights us with his incredibly graceful movements. As Artistic Director of Cirque Du Soleil, he’s able to give us an insider look at their future productions.

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Shadi Petosky / Paul Danke

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 2 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Guess what? We saw some movies with anthropomorphic animals! Beyoncé is working on a few projects, and none of which are a multicam sitcom. Have you ever drawn on your bellies in suds while showering? Send us pics of your masterpiece! In Chunch Chat, we discuss a listener proposed Ben Chunch origin story. We’re joined by Shadi Petosky (Danger & Eggs) to talk about some really spooky twins. Ooh I just got chills! Boat Naming expert Dennis Camp sails into the studio to save us from clichés and to tell us who his dad is.

Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Shadi Petosky Paul Danke

Christine Nangle / Zach Sims

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies!

We dish out on who shouldn't listen to our show! They probably aren't listening to our show anyways. We're horrified by Microsoft's teenage girl chatbot that learns how to communicate from humans. SPOILER ALERT: It's totally racist! Somebody had a very elegant three piece tweed suit tailored for their horse, and about a million people sent it in. We're joined by writer Christine Nangle who lives really close to us. It’s never too early to get ready for the holidays, so we’ve started feeding our Tió de Nadal early to maximize the number of gifts it will shit out. On Expert Hour, Chuck Daniels teaches us how to speak with authority, especially when you don't know what you're talking about. Confidence is key, babies!

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Sabrina Jalees / James Austin Johnson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 4 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! Damn Daniel, we're back at it again with the month old memes! In Chunch Chat, Martha looks sensational as she trolls us from her hoverboard. Sabrina Jalees (Comedian, Writer) stops by Wiki Of the Week to celebrate everyone’s favorite Polish holiday, Śmigus-dyngus, commonly known to us Americans as Dyngus Day! Hope you have your pussy willows ready! Sabrina reminds us of Drake’s raw sexual magic and takes us on a journey to the home of Whitney Houston. Joining us for Expert Hour is Goorin Kirkland, who offers us a taste of the wide world of food television!

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Aisling Bea / Mary Holland

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! It's MaxFunDrive time again! Support the show at www.maximumfun.org/donate! Thank you for joining us chew lovers! First let's talk about Unreal/The Bachelor! Hear the tale of our lost episode! We're joined for Wiki of the Week by the amazing Aisling Bea to discuss the Pam Reynolds Case! She also tells us about tit cream for cows and horse therapy! Aisling is full of fun info about Prohibition and how horse Stud mating works! And we, in turn, are able to shed a little light for her on "monkey nuts". In Expert Hour, expert Nadine Woodman joins us to tell us all about World War II! Enjoy and don't forget to support Baby Geniuses during MaxFunDrive!

Ryan Sands / Brad Morris

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 7 Mar 2016 16:03:31 +0000

Hello Babies! Let's start off by checking in with our listeners bathroom habits! Now let's talk about how awesome it is to be adults! So far so good! Does Lisa have a story about a rude person at the movies? She does! In Wiki of the Week we discus Walter Lingo, dog breeder/NFL team owner/showman! We are so excited to talk to Ryan Sands about his teenage years padding his resume! He worked at a radiology lab and the cable company and saw some pretty weird stuff! Expert Rick Crasker joins us to teach us the proper way to deal with customer service reps! Join us!

Eleanor Davis / Sean Keane

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! So much to cover! This is gonna be an uncomfortable one folks! Strap in and strap on a peeing device! First, our dislike of Bones and other shows named after the name of the name character! Hey, remember when we asked the big question: HAS ANYONE MASTURBATED TO A SPREADSHEET?! Yes, yes they have. But really, what have YOU masturbated to? In this week's Wiki of the Week, cartoonist/illustrator Eleanor Davis joins us to talk about all the Olympic mascots. Including Izzy, the worst mascot ever. Then, Eleanor tells us all about Diva Cups, pStyles and special underpants! Then, Rob Darlington teaches us all about Digital Trends and Apps! Enjoy!

Emily Flake / Erin Whitehead

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 8 Feb 2016 17:42:13 +0000

Hello Babies! So, we're basically hammers because we NAILED this episode! We're talking about weird features in Emily's new house. We're talking about swag we've been sent. We're re-branding as Puffy Geniuses. This one is full of hits! Hey, can we talk for a second about how great Yoko Ono is? In Chunch Chat, we take it back to the beginning! Cartoonist and illustrator Emily Flake joins us for this week's Wiki: William Hale Thompson, one of the most unethical mayors in America's history! Then Emily Flake tells us all about her and Lisa's Bored To Death cameo, baby skin diseases and trying to explain to people what you do for a living! Finally, we're joined by Expert Shelby Shelton and learn all about Animal Therapy!

Whitmer Thomas / Kristen Studard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! It's so good to be back! It's a new year and we've been traveling, but you were never far from our hearts. That said, we spent most of our traveling time wondering if we've been sitting on toilets wrong... Also, some birds sat on Lisa's head! In Chunch Chat, Lady Gaga got a horse as a present! Then, Lisa asks about boners and Emily asks the most boring question in BG history! In Wiki of the Week, gather round and hear the legend of the flaming goat! Every year in Sweden, a giant goat is built to celebrate Christmas! Shortly after, vandals and arsonists burn it to the ground. Like, EVERY YEAR. OVER AND OVER. Then, guest Whitmer Thomas tells us about his lifetime filled with injuries, some permanent! He also recently met childhood hero mark Hoppus! Finally, 11 year old expert Franklin Stafford runs us through all the things he can be an expert on for money!

Mailbag Special!

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! Join us for our very special mailbag episode. No guests, just you and us hanging out and reading your letters! Happy holidays, we'll see you in 2016!

Joselyn Hughes / Nate Fernald

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! Happy holidays to all! Emily has already received the best gift of all: A Palin sighting! Lisa also received a great gift: positive listener feedback! One On Fun asks the important question, which animal would you like to have super tiny on your body and grazing on your pubes? Joselyn Hughes (Writer/Performer, host of DIY, Dammit!) joins us for Wiki of the Week to discuss the remarkable historical bad ass that was Julie d'Aubigny. Then, Joselyn shares her experience seeing bands live, water skiing and eating alone! Finally, expert Michael Sauce-Cranberry teaches all how to "be cool". Thanks for stopping by!

Matt Ingebretson / Jared Logan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Hello babies! On this episode, Taylor Swift fans are mad at Emily! And some of them are apparently really bad at trolling! Lisa recently gave a speech at XOXO that everyone should watch. In Chunch chat, Martha and Drew Barrymore seem to have beef. Hey, use your turn signal LA! Comedian Matt Ingebretson joins us to discuss the Wiki page for champion race horse and sire, PotOOOOOOOO (Potato). He also posits the theory that everyone knows what animal they would have sex with if it came down to it. He then tells us all about the behind the scenes of being in High School marching band. In Expert Hour, Sam Feynald teaches us the ins and outs of Yard Sales and "Fleas". He brings some of his favorite finds and they are... unique. All that and more for you to enjoy!

Alison Stevenson / Dave Horwitz

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:12:15 +0000

Hello Babies! Have you all heard about Hamilton?! It's GREAT!!!!! Also, a GIF of a scary worm... but mostly just Hamilton! In this week's Wiki of the Week, writer and awesome person Alison Stevenson joins us to discuss Selfie related deaths! Surprise, a lot of them have to do with guns and we aren't fans! Alison also shares her crazy online dating stories! Surprise number 2, a lot of people on online dating are terrible. She also tells us about some blow back she got over an article. We are also joined by Nathaniel Blerf, branding expert! He teaches us about off-brand soda and personal branding! Join us, won't you!

Kate Purdy / Matt McCarthy

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 2 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! Welcome to Podcasting 101! It's been a while since we've recorded and boy have we been busy! Along with watching British baking shows and trip to Disneyland, Emily is putting out a comedy album! In Chunch Chat, we have an inside source for Chunch pictures. Writer Kate Purdy joins us to discuss Bjork and her swan dress. Then she tells us all about a man with a donkey and a mission. She also teaches us about home bee keeping! Expert Stephen Sisko is here to teach us all about the movies/cultural phenomenon "Star Wars". Even if you think you already know about Star Wars, we promise you'll learn something!

Kristen Schaal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:40:55 +0000

Hello Babies and welcome to our very special 100th Episode! This amazing episode is jam-packed with so much great stuff! We look back over all the years and we talk about poop! A lot! We also talk about your butts! Plus, as an added treat, you can hear Emily's Martha Stewart impression! Actress and incredibly awesome person Kristen Schaal joins us to talk about Fearsome Critters in this week's Wiki of the Week! We also recap the cartoon "Doug" just in case you missed it! Kristen then tells us about her ghostly encounter, the time her teeth got knocked out, her reading of Fifty Shades of Grey and so much more! In honor of our 100th, we whipped up a best of Expert Hour featuring some of our favorites! Learn all about Women's Studies, Unerotic Fiction, Santa Clause, Celebrity Sex, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution and Johnny Carson! You'll learn so much that your brain will hurt! And we wrap it up with an incredibly sincere What Did I Learn! Here's to a couple hundred more!

Max Fun Switch: Hal Lublin / Lauren Pritchard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 5 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the MaxFun Switcheroo episode Babies! We switched with Travis and Andie from Bunker Buddies and we jumped over to Lady to Lady! Travis and Andie start off the episode discussing their delayed reaction to the Blood Moon. Then they briefly discuss women in professional sports. Travis shares (and continues to share) his new found love of the show The Grinder! Travis and Andie are joined by actor and podcaster Hal Lublin to discuss the mystery of Oak Island. Then Hal tells us all about professional wrestling! Finally, expert Joylene Durnst tells us everything we always wanted to know about tornadoes and surviving them!

Claudia O'Doherty / Josh Fadem

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! We kick it off this week with an in-depth discussion as to how we would behave if we were famous celebrity mistresses. Spoiler, it involves silly hats and cod pieces. Then, we talk about which of the Beatles we think we are! We are all very upset at Lisa's car news and we picture Martha Stewart riding a horse naked to help soothe our nerves! We're joined by actress and funny person Claudia O'Doherty to discuss this week's Wiki page: Urine Therapy! She also tells us about her experience with a sad aquarium and her deep love of Muriel's wedding! In Expert Hour, we're very excited to be joined by an expert in Michael Douglas: Michael Douglas! Thanks for stopping by!

Jake Fogelnest / Jake Regal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! On this week's episode we wonder: how did we get things done before we had podcasts to listen to? Lisa has yet another crazy bee story! Emily crowd-sourced a celebrity sighting! Is there a one-stop shop for all appointments, hair and doctor? We're joined by writer Jake Fogelnest to talk about having your cake and eating it too! Jake also tells us all about 1970's exploitation theatres in New York City. There's also a discussion about body pillows and which mascots we think are sexy! In Expert Hour, we're joined by expert Tarp to learn all about Southern Living! It's a great time for content creators!

Asa Taccone / Jared Logan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:24:55 +0000

Hello Babies! Listen, we have a lot to talk about (we've been doing this a long time! We like interesting art! We've been watching Seinfeld!) but mostly CHECK OUT THAT INTERESTING BIRD BEHIND YOU! People (dudes) keep asking Lisa to draw them into Bojack. We also discuss bad habits and stuff we're looking forward to! Asa Taccone joins us to discusses Largest Body Parts! He also shares his thoughts on how we meet people in the modern age. He also shares an embarrassing story or two! Expert Morton Kind joins us to discuss his extensive doll collection! Hey ladies, lean in!

Chris Thayer / Nicole Byer

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! We don't know about you, but we are having a great day! Not only has Lisa adopted a whole new "post-massage" persona, but Bojack Horseman Season 2 is available now! Lisa has also found some notes from her childhood that basically prove that as a child, she could see the future. Also, Martha Stewart has a friend named Muffin and she made her muffins for her birthday! Speaking of Muffin, what would our names be if we we're born today? Comedian Chris Thayer joins us to discuss all the living and non-living things that have made their way over Niagara Falls! Chris also makes us all feel a little better about secretly enjoying Sublime. Expert Ficole Dyer explains how to improve your hiking experience and maybe even find love on the trails! Come, take a stroll with us!

Allen Strickland-Williams / Dan Hodapp

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 3 Aug 2015 06:27:16 +0000

Hello babies! Hot-diggety-dog, do we have a good episode for you! Emily has an obsession with a Japanese cat game and Lisa got a massage! Lisa also watched a Periscope that involved a bee and a nostril. If you could have any exotic pet (without any of the negatives) what would it be? Comedian Allen Strickland-Williams joins us to learn about pre-mastication and take part in an impromptu Minions point/counterpoint in this week's Wiki of the Week. He's also distracted by a fly before telling us everything he knows about presidential elections and being a page at NBC LA. Expert Parker Kerry gives the straight scoop on frosting and icing, then tells all about his campaign for an elected position on a frosting forum! Enjoy!

Raphael Bob-Waksberg/Paul Danke

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! We talk about a lot of stuff on this episode, but frankly we talk about Magic Mike XXL and we're not really sure why you would care about anything else... We're also continuing the tradition from last episode and we're enjoying mimosas! Brendan Fraser makes a cameo in Chunch Chat and we talk about getting mad! Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg joins us to talk about Evander Berry Wall, the KING OF DUDES! He also knows a shocking amount about boy band guru and blimp enthusiast Lou Pearlman. Elroy Barnard walks us through the world of Beanies in Expert Hour! Strap in folks, its a good old-fashioned Dude-Off!

Mike Hollingsworth/James Austin Johnson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 6 Jul 2015 05:46:40 +0000

Hello Babies! We're back in the studio and you know what? We missed you! This week, Emily shares her epic recycling battle! Lisa shares her (possibly) pickle-related anxiety! We've got a new update in this week's Chunch chat! Animator and cool dude Mike Hollingsworth joins us to discuss the Berners St Hoax in Wiki of the Week! Then, he shares some amazing Looney Tunes facts! Expert Polk Stark stops by to talk Bone Shakin' Earthquaking, Honky Tonk HooDoo, Folk Magic! This man knows more about haint suckin' then any 10 other people put together! Thanks for stopping by!

Caitlin Gill/Zach Broussard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Hello Babies! First, we thank some awesome people then we jump right into original Obama impressions! Want to hear some of Emily's fun tour stories? How about Lisa's fun stories from the James Beard Awards? We've got 'em! What unstylish thing do you wish would become fashionable? In this Wiki of the Week, why DID the chicken cross the road?! How many podcast hosts DOES it take to screw in a light bulb?! WARNING! This week, we talk with guest Caitlin Gill about extremely gross (and yet strangely captivating) black head videos! Also, her time as a carnie! We're also joined by pick up artist Mezzmerizze who teaches us "how to pick up women". BONUS: Summer Jams!

Randy Liedtke/Nate Fernald

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:23:49 +0000

Hello Babies! Emily has returned from tour and we're so happy to have her back in the stud'! Lots of stuff has happened in Emily and Lisa's lives, but none of that is as important as talking about Mad Max! Speaking of mad people, Mad Men has ended and we have thoughts on the finale! CHUNCH CHAT! Who would your corporate sponsor be? Wanna hear about the geniuses weird sex dreams? Comedian and podcaster Randy Liedtke joins us to discuss the bizarre symptoms that accompany Cotard Delusions. Which somehow leads to an in depth discussion about boob-related superpowers. Randy also shares some interesting coffee facts and tells us his EPIC Pace picante sauce story! We're joined by Dag Stevens, expert in pussy!

Hellen Jo/Zach Sims

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 25 May 2015 06:13:29 +0000

Hello Babies! Welcome to our new episode, a safe place for butts! What does that mean? Don't worry, we'll man-splain it to you! Wait, what is the lady version of man-splain? We were wondering, what would you want on your tombstone? Join us as we make a trip down to Crush, TX! Learn all about Asian revenge ghosts from our guest Hellen Jo. Who would you haunt? Then, a REMARKABLY creepy discussion on sleep paralysis! Finally, guest Martin Banks shares with us his collection of presidential correspondence! There's a lot more poop talk than you'd expect!

Ian Karmel/Avery Monsen

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:51:43 +0000

Hello Babies! On this week's episode we wonder what kind of stuff do you do while you listen? We talk in depth about IUDs! We've got a BEN CHUNCH UPDATE for you! Lisa and Emily discuss what jokes are off limits and what they would do if they won the lottery. Ian Karmel joins us to discuss Drukpa Kunley the "Saint of 5000 Women" who would bless women by having sex with them. Also, his penis was called "The Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom" and he wrote some sexy poems. Ian also tells us about the horrifyingly painful world of "spinal headaches" and the horrifyingly confusing world of people who think history is fake! We're joined by modeling expert Nat Fanyfson who tells us how to break into the biz and reads some of his new book "Model Citizen". Enjoy!

Louis Peitzman/Jake Regal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:58:53 +0000

Hello Babies! Thank you for joining us once again! This week, Lisa says a tearful goodbye to a dear friend. Spoiler: It's Kim Kardashian. The geniuses discuss their plans for fun in the sun this summer! We're joined this week by Buzzfeed senior editor Louis Peitzman as we learn about the creepiness that is Reborn Dolls in our Wiki of the Week segment! Don't worry, Emily definitely goes in to her theories on alien reproduction and Louis leads us once again down the deep, dark path of Rumpology. Louis also tells us all about his love of horror movies, horrifying in-grown toe nails and his addiction to Simpsons Tapped Out. We're also joined by etiquette expert Jacob Jasmine who instructs us on certain concepts that we should let go of! We're throwing a party and you're invited!

Solomon Georgio/Matt McCarthy

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:53:27 +0000

Hello Babies! Thank you once again for joining us, we're so excited to see you! Join us as we discuss what kind of cult we'd like to be a part of, Lisa's appearance on NPR and the new show everyone is talking about "Neighbors"! Solomon Georgio talks with us about the Ganguro Girl fashion trend and 80's and 90's television. Do you all remember when they switched over the black and yellow Power Rangers? Expert Jacob Marley tells all about the Oscars and how to properly enjoy them. Grab a seat and stay awhile!

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Solomon Georgio

Matt McCarthy

Sierra Teller Ornelas/Cissy Fenwick

Jono Zalay/Emily Wilson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 5 Jan 2015 18:10:01 +0000

Hello babies! Welcome to 2015! To celebrate the New Year we start off with a Ben chunch update and Lisa has just discovered Pinterest! On a different note, have you all heard of "health goths"? Trust us, is pretty great! Our first ever PhD-wielding comedian guest Jono Zalay joins us to talk about farts. Specifically, the writings of Benjamin Franklin in regards to farts! He also tells us about his study of the effects of drugs on rats and the neuroscience of comedy! We are also joined by crock pot expert Caerel Hwhite who teaches us what you can make in a crock pot: EVERYTHING. Join us, won't you?

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Jono Zalay

Emily Wilson

Matt Furie/Will Hines

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:07:32 +0000

Hello babies! This week we are joined by artist and animator Matt Furie! We delve into the world of Simpsons foreign language translations and human garbage as nature! Matt talks to us about what he would do with his own planet and his dislike of Olaf! We are also joined by Leroy Hamms, who is an expert on... unconventional aliens. Enjoy!

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Matt Furie

Will Hines

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:54:22 +0000

Hey babies! This week's guest is College Humor writer and Taylor Swift enthusiast Pat Cassels! He tells us all about his love of the Shake It Off singer. Then, pasta expert Kelsey Barnes (aka Eliza Skinner) schools us on where the character of a pasta lies: the shapes. Plus! Child haters! Ghostbusters! And how to rob a bank in the worst way!

Dave Thomason / Henry Zebrowski

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:55:34 +0000

Hey babies - this week's guest is comedian Dave Thomason! You can see him on this season of Adam Devine's House Party, or you can listen to him talk about his dog's separation anxiety. We also talk about Finnish cuss words and LIFE HACKS!! Then, raccoon expert Steven Tobolowski tells us how to care for these nocturnal critters.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Dave Thomason

Ron Babcock / Matt Ingebretson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Hello babies - this week's guest is urban planning enthusiast and hilarious comedian Ron Babcock! He tells us all about France's mistakes in World War 2 and the future of the LA river. It is FASCINATING. Then, butterfly beauty expert James Leatherwood has a LOT to share about our fluttery friends. Listen up!!!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Ron Babcock

Matt Ingebretson

Megan Amram / John Milhiser

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Bonjour mon bebes, this week's guest is author and Parks & Rec writer Megan Amram!!! She talks to us about her love of crossword puzzles and her multiple forms of synesthesia. Then, dinner party expert Dustin Dumps gives us the dos and don'ts of hosting your own soirée. Plus: Presidential pets! And some HUGE announcements!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Megan Amram
John Milhiser

Kelli Karsten / Marcy Jarreau

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Babies! Hello! We have a very exciting, extravaganza-themed show for you today! First, professional touring circus clown Kelli Karsten tells us what it's like to live on a train for five years! Then, theme park safety expert Sandy Sims gives us some tips about how to keep your kids safe while experiencing the magic. Plus: dating pigeons! More great butts! And Klingon theater! BUCKLE UP!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Kelli Karsten
Marcy Jarreau

Jon Klassen / Jake Regal

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Hey babies! This week's guest is author/illustrator Jon Klassen and he's here to talk to us about coleslaw! We also discuss last meals, open mikes, tattoos, and walking out of movies. Then, Dewnossoir Pilip Hightower teaches us how to live the Mountain Dew lifestyle!!!!! (the lifestyle includes exclamation marks)

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Jon Klassen

Jake Regal

Karen Kilgariff / Mark Little

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Hola babies! This week's guest is comedian, musician, Mr. Show star, and all around wonderful lady Karen Kilgariff! She talks to us about her days as a Gap girl in San Francisco, and we delve into the Wiki page for Hedy Lamarr, whose talents went far beyond faking orgasms. Then: pranks expert Barry Tannen tells us t and outs and the history of pranks, including excerpts from his book "Pranks a Million" and a lot of snake talk. Plus: Emily reads Lisa's innermost mind!!! You won't want to miss what's in there, it's pretty funky!

Lisa Hanawalt

Karen Kilgariff
Mark Little

Nick Sumida / Matt McCarthy

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 2 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Babies, babies, babies! We are back after a week off and boy are we refreshed and ready to get into it with our incredible guest, artist and doll-face Nick Sumida!! He's here to talk to us about the eroticism of 1990s movies which ties in very nicely with our exhaustive list of paraphilias! Emily has a philia for one of the Jersey Boys, can you guess which one? Lisa has a philia for sample sales, and our expert, Carson Johnson, has an extreme philia for the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson! We test his knowledge and learn a bit about the history of the "really big show."

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Matt McCarthy
Nick Sumida

Sara Benincasa / Paul Danke

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Hey babies! This week's guest is author / comedian / overall delight Sara Benincasa! She talks to us about Agoraphobia and baton twirling! Two fascinating and totally unrelated topics! Then: Jimmy Buffett expert Blake Algiers gives us the low down on what all aspiring parrot heads should know. Plus: cow eyeballs! Kanye West! And lucid dreaming! Listen up!!!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Paul Danke
Sara Benincasa

Eliza Skinner / Kristen Studard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Hey babies! This week's guest is the fantastic artist Matt Forsythe! He talks to us about the best burger experience you can have and also his job as head character designer on Adventure Time! Wowee! Then, 'Fitting In' expert Tammy Danza gives us her advice for not sticking out like a bump on a pickle. Also: trees! and Death Boners!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Matthew Forsythe

Aparna Nancherla

Sara Schaefer / Chris Garcia

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 3 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Hola, babies! This week we are joined by the super hilarious comedian and former co-host of Nikki & Sara Live, Sara Schaefer! She talks to us about when she stumbled into a job as an analyst at a high powered law firm in Manhattan. Then! Ayahuasca expert Manny tells us all about the life-changing psychotropic drug that can be easily found in your backyard, depending on how mean your brother is. Plus! We finally tackle the Nancy Kerrigan / Tonya Harding issue, see some celebrities, and visit the Other World Kingdom where the motto is "Women Over Men." Naturally, we love it. And so will you!!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Chris Garcia
Sara Schaefer

Justin Halpern / Paul Danke

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000

This week we have a super manly, super sexy episode for you. Drugs! Sex! Cars! Bee stings! Beastings! First, TV writer / Emily's boss / twitter empresario Justin Halpern tells us some "fun facts" about Pablo Escobar and breaks all the rules about baby naming. Or at least: one. Listen to find out which! Then street racing expert Decklund Black "breaks it down" about sweet rides and hot moves on the streets! FUCK YEAH! Oh we also talk about space sex and animal attacks! It's fuckin' exciting, man!!!!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Justin Halpern
Paul Danke

Nicole Byer / Jared Logan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000

This week the babies are joined by hilarious comedian & Girl Code star Nicole Byer! She talks to us about drama school drama, throwing away her passport, and how disappointing she is at karaoke. Then Hollywood Legends expert Gregory Beauchamp-Millington from the American Film Institute tells us all about tinsel town! La-la land! And various other nicknames! Also discussed: Valentine's Day! Megabus! Autonomous orgasms! Self cannibalism! Watching celebrities eat! Cut it! Print it!

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Jared Logan
Nicole Byer

Ali Koehler / Nate Fernald

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000

This week the babies are joined by awesome drummer Ali Koehler (Upset, Vivian Girls, Best Coast) who tells us all about her time in Germany, her love of make up, and why she hates live shows (sort of). Then: dog expert Dr. Tony Peh has all the info you need about how to care for your pet. Also discussed: the Streisand effect! Eminem! Imaginary incest!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Nate Fernald

Ali Koehler

Sean O'Connor / Eric Dadourian

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 5 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined by comedian Sean O'Connor (Comedy Central, Conan)!! He talks to us about his love of Ke$ha and also the mysterious disappearance of a South Carolina girl and her many internet speculators. Then, Mothering Expert Glen Ricky gives us parenting advice. PLUS! Emily and Lisa get into it about the new Beyoncé album and discuss their favorite war-time cross-dressers!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Sean O'Conner
Eric Dadourian

Minisode: Chip Eatin' Guy

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Weeeee're baaaaack! In this "mini-sode" (like an appetizer for a real episode!) Lisa and Emily catch up about their new lives in LA including stories of dog poop and the Magic Castle! They are also joined by a mysterious chip-eating companion.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Rob Dubbin / Jim VanBlaricum

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: It's the final episode before the Babies go on an indefinite hiatus! Mourn for them! COLBERT REPORT writer Rob Dubbin shares some writerly tales from the recent Emmy winner. Revenge expert Sebastian Peemuffin (Jim VanBlaricum) breaks down how to get back at people. The Babies may be saying goodbye, but they're not saying farewell!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Jim Van Blaricum
Rob Dubbin

Ted Travelstead / Nick Maritato

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 04:00:00 +0000

It's a huge day in Lisa and Emily's relationship: They finally watched DUMB & DUMBER together! Comedian and writer Ted Travelstead loves studying pick-up artists. Street magic expert Drew McClanahan (Nick Maritato) is on the come-up, and wants to plug the books he's yet to publish.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Nick Maritato
Ted Travelstead

Kara Klenk / Casey Jost

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Emily and Lisa analyze their creative processes, and where their careers have taken them. Comedian, actor, and writer Kara Klenk reminisces working for NBC during the 2006 winter Olympics, and IT expert A.J. (Casey Jost) teaches everyone about the finer points of consumer technology.

Lisa Hanawalt
Emily Heller
Casey Jost
Kara Klenk

Jermaine Fowler / Emily Axford

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000

This was recorded during the New York City heat wave, and Emily is baffled how people can look good in weather like this. Comedian Jermaine Fowler of MTV2's GUY CODE relates the struggles of trying to give teenagers advice, and the differences between him and his identical twin. Pinterest expert Dakota Muchley (Emily Axford) plugs her book about the social network, PINING FOR PINS: REAPIN' IN THEM RE-PINS. It's Baby Geniuses, your bi-weekly TED Talk for the millenial set!

Lisa Hanawalt

Emily Heller
Emily Axford
Jermaine Fowler

Matt Koff / Connor Ratliff

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 1 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Emily and Lisa hash out the inner workings of PACIFIC RIM, comedian and writer Matt Koff smells things that aren't there, and brain tickler expert Dr. Fendel Randelman (Connor Ratliff) discusses his new TLC show, BRAIN HEAT.

Connor Ratliff
Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Matt Koff

Connor Ratliff

Mike Lawrence / Jared Logan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The Babies. Are. BACK. Emily and Lisa are so excited to be together again, and swap some stories of their new digs in LA and Manhattan, respectively. Comedian Mike Lawrence joins to talk about his thoughts on GLEE, and genealogy expert Richard Kennedy Windsor (Jared Logan) reveals some things you never thought about with your family trees.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Jared Logan
Mike Lawrence

David Rees / Dan Black

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: The show is going on a two-week hiatus while Emily dances in the LA sunlight, and Lisa doesn't know how to handle it. Author and cartoonist David Rees goes on a journey with creating mashups, and explains the value of a well-sharpened pencil. And Wall Street expert Wally Wydawsky (Dan Black) regales the gang with tales of the broker's high life.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

David Rees
Dan Black

Alex Koll / Amber Nelson

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Emily and Lisa pop back some cocktails to beat the heat, comedian Alex Koll describes what it means to be a balloonologist, and art education expert Kay Bill (Amber Nelson) wants to reign in her students' projects, with potentially damning results.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Alex Koll
Amber Nelson

Sean Donnelly / Reid Faylor

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Emily gets a mole removed from an interesting place, Lisa's boyfriend is getting hernia surgery, comedian Sean Donnelly professes his love for MURDER, SHE WROTE, and spooky stories expert Mr. Courtney (Reid Faylor) gets very specific about what kind of stories he enjoys--and how he enjoys them.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Reid Faylor
Sean Donnelly

Jim Tews / Riley Soloner

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Emily is mad jealous of Lisa's new health-filled lifestyle, comedian Jim Tews paints a portrait of the caricature artist as a young man, and AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS expert Frank Ding (Riley Soloner) waxes rhapsodic about the show's musical montages--until things take a dark turn.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Jim Tews
Riley Soloner

Michelle Wolf / Ashley Brooke Roberts

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Emily is enraptured by the history of San Francisco prostitutes, Lisa confesses to not seeing BIO-DOME, comedian Michelle Wolf shares her wisdom on exercise, and movement expert Tina Marie Turner (Ashley Brooke Roberts) promotes her web series...er, shows us the benefits of moving. Eat a space cake and get moving!

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Michelle Wolf

Ashley Brooke Roberts

Lauren Ashley Bishop / Micah Sherman

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Lisa and Emily take on self-righteous vegans, comedian Lauren Ashley Bishop reminisces about being an ex-southern belle, and friendship expert Jesse Pallsgrove (Micah Sherman) explains what the friend zone really means to him.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Micah Sherman

Lauren Ashley Bishop

Julieanne Smolinski / Joe Pera

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 9 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Emily is overwhelmed by a live, headless chicken, writer Julieanne Smolinski dishes about flying on Rihanna's private plane, and nutrition expert Evan Ples (Joe Pera) tells us what he knows about the Met Foods on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Joe Pera

Julieanne Smolinski

Nick Turner / Nick Maritato

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Fri, 3 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Emily & Lisa discuss their feelings on vomit, comedian Nick Turner relates his past tobacco kleptomania, and reality show host Paul Poundstone (Nick Maritato) shares his extreme eating experiences across the globe.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Nick Turner

Mark Normand / Jared Logan

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on BG: Emily and Lisa discuss their disdain for the word tenderoni, comedian Mark Normand talks about his love of Jews and the problems associated with Propecia, and this week's expert, Tate German (Jared Logan), talks about one of Emily's favorite things in the world: Dr. Frasier Crane.

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Jared Logan
Mark Normand

Adam Newman / Langan Kingsley

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa discuss prostitution among animals, comedian Adam Newman talks about butts and motorcycles, and an unconventional expert by the name of Mart Whitaker (Langan Kingsley) gives her extensive knowledge on the name Dexter.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Langan Kingsley
Adam Newman

Marielle Heller / Dan Hodapp

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa talk about Emily's recent Conan appearance, Emily's sister Marielle Heller drops by to talk about adapting Diary of a Teenage Girl for stage and screen while Lisa freaks out about a spoon-bending story, and personal organization expert Adams Zachary (Dan Hodapp) gives advice on how to get your life in order.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Marielle Heller
Dan Hodapp

Seth Herzog / Zach Broussard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa talk about art competitions at the Olympics, Seth Herzog talks about performing for the troops and living in the smallest apartment in the city, and safety expert Douglas Fairbanks (Zach Broussard) explains a plan that keeps men from getting strangled to death.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Zach Broussard

Seth Herzog

Janine Brito / Reid Faylor

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa explore the world of female pirates, Janine Brito from Totally Biased shows her expertise in self-defense and World War II, and rhyming expert Dan the Rhymer (Reid Faylor) shows us all the wonderful ways rhyming can be used to enhance our lives.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Reid Faylor

Michael Zelenko / Jake Young

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa delve into the world of sexually active popes, comedian Josh Gondelman talks about his wildly popular Twitter account, Modern Seinfeld, and professional cut-up Dale Kipp (Micah Sherman) joins the ladies to discuss the fascinating world of crop circles.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Josh Gondelman
Micah Sherman

Dan St. Germain / Sasheer Zamata

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily bash a terrible toothpaste ad, Dan St. Germain gets fancy with talk about plays, and dinosaur expert Mertha Stew (Sasheer Zamata) has some very surprising facts about the so-called thunder lizards.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Dan St. Germain

Shaseer Zamata

Avery Monsen / Casey Jost

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa get a new favorite artist, author and former guest Avery Monsen describes his Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, and bullying expert Bulldog (Casey Jost) threatens literally everyone in the building.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Avery Monsen
Casey Jost

Ethan Berlin / Anna Drezen

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Lisa reveals a startling fact about her family history, writer Ethan Berlin talks about his extensive knowledge and personal use of Yahoo Answers, and baby expert Natalie Don-Johnson (Anna Drezen) dodges hard questions about her own progeny's origins.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Ethan Berlin
Anna Drezen

Live in San Francisco!

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

From the Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco: it's the Baby Geniuses' first ever live episode! With Jorma Taccone (SNL, the Lonely Island, Girls), Alex Koll (Comedy Central), Natasha Muse, Tony Bedard, and two bona fide Robin Williams experts. Breast massagers! Stray dogs! Heckling dads! ASMR! This episode has it all!

Alex Koll
Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Jorma Taccone
Natasha Muse
Tony Bedard

Michael Che / Zach Broussard

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Emily and Lisa cover the world of Scratch n' Sniff, Michael Che comes in to talk about his lifelong sneaker obsession, and a man named Dr. Sanjay Gupta educates us about some unorthodox meditation techniques.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Michael Che
Zach Broussard

Jared Logan / Nate Fernald

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: it's the Christmas episode! Jared Logan drops by to talk about holidays and Santa expert Trever Dill dispels a few myths concerning about jolly old Kris Krinkle.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Jared Logan

Gabe Liedman / Aparna Nancherla

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily make a plea to San Francisco celebrities in anticipation of their upcoming live show, comedian Gabe Liedman talks about his years in high fashion, and conflict resolution expert Soli Laseter (Aparna Nancherla) gives sage advice on how to completely avoid any kind of fight imaginable.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Gabe Liedman
Aparna Nancherla

Ron Funches / Kara Klenk

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily discuss Action Park, America's most dangerous theme park, comedian Ron Funches drops by to talk about The Black Mafia Family, and hair removal expert Evete Babalescue (Kara Klenk) gives some beauty tips from the Eastern Bloc.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Ron Funches
Kara Klenk

Michael Deforge / Paul Brant

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily talk about the mysterious Mojave Desert phone booth, cartoonist Michael Deforge comes in to display his extensive knowledge of the life and times of Prince, and Presidential expert Paul Brant divulges some very surprising facts about our nation's former commanders in chief.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Michael Deforge

Adam Conover / Ray Montechengo

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: comedian and (in full disclosure) Lisa's boyfriend Adam Connover joins the ladies to discuss commonly held beliefs that are in fact false and soup expert Ray Montechengo shares his famous Italian Divorce recipe.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Julia Wertz / Richard Pullin'

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

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                This week on BG: Lisa and Emily talk about Honey Boo-Boo, cartoonist Julia Wertz comes in to talk about her expertise on abandoned mental hostpitals, and Emily's high school basketball coach and health expert Richard Pullin' waxes on the importance of self-acceptance.

This week on BG: Lisa and Emily talk about Honey Boo-Boo, cartoonist Julia Wertz comes in to talk about her expertise on abandoned mental hostpitals, and Emily's high school basketball coach and health expert Richard Pullin' waxes on the importance of self-acceptance.

Jory John / Anika

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

This week on BG: Lisa lives in a dome in a desert and manages to not take drugs, All My Friends Are Dead author Jory John to talk about his alternate career as a gag writer for Dennis the Menace, and dating expert Danika comes in to give us some intense advice.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Jory John

Micah Sherman / Dr. Martin Clint-Horus

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 04:00:00 +0000

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                10        
    


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                This week on BG: Emily gets obsessed with Long Island Medium while Lisa naysays, Micah Sherman drops by to give his expertise on Robin Williams, and Dr. Martin Clint-Horus, Professor of Women's Studies, argues his opinions on the fairer sex.

This week on BG: Emily gets obsessed with Long Island Medium while Lisa naysays, Micah Sherman drops by to give his expertise on Robin Williams, and Dr. Martin Clint-Horus, Professor of Women's Studies, argues his opinions on the fairer sex.

Greg Barris / Steven Steverton

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

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                Tue, Oct 23 2012        
    



        
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                This week on Baby Geniuses: Lisa gets a new German Board Game, Greg Barris tells us everything he knows about the supernatural, and Steven Steverton, author of Twistin' the Night Away, gives us his expertise on plot twists in movies.

This week on Baby Geniuses: Lisa gets a new German Board Game, Greg Barris tells us everything he knows about the supernatural, and Steven Steverton, author of Twistin' the Night Away, gives us his expertise on plot twists in movies.

Beth Lisick / Dr. Applebottomgene

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

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                8        
    


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                Wed, Oct 17 2012        
    



        
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                This week on BG: a particularly disgusting yet intriguing Wiki of the Week featuring a drug called Jenkem is discussed, writer and musician Beth Lisick drops by to tell a few stories, and Dr. Applebottomgene gives us his expert opinion on turtles.

This week on BG: a particularly disgusting yet intriguing Wiki of the Week featuring a drug called Jenkem is discussed, writer and musician Beth Lisick drops by to tell a few stories, and Dr. Applebottomgene gives us his expert opinion on turtles.

David Smithyman / Simon from Byrd Middle School

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Episode ID:

                7        
    


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                Tue, Oct 09 2012        
    



        
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                This week on Baby Geniuses: Lisa travels to a comic book convention, a strange Wiki of the Week features a woman giving birth to rabbits, comedian David Smithyman drops by to share his ridiculous amount of knowledge about animals, and Simon from Byrd Middle School shares his expert knowledge on the girls in his class.

This week on Baby Geniuses: Lisa travels to a comic book convention, a strange Wiki of the Week features a woman giving birth to rabbits, comedian David Smithyman drops by to share his ridiculous amount of knowledge about animals, and Simon from Byrd Middle School shares his expert knowledge on the girls in his class.

Myq Kaplan / Solomon Cake

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

This week on Baby Geniuses: comedian and Emily's camp buddy Riley Solonor comes in to sit in for Lisa, comedian Myq Kaplan drops some word knowledge, and security/t-shirt/Beach Boys expert Solomon Cake reveals surprising facts about everyone's favorite surfers.

Emily Heller
Myq Kaplan

Riley Solonor

Avery Monsen / Brent Sullivan / Toby Ridgles

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

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                5        
    


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                Tue, Sep 25 2012        
    



        
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                This week on Baby Geniuses: Avery Monsen travels with Emily to an event featuring a man named Bracco the Silent Gazer, Lisa explains the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, Brent Sullivan drops by to give his expertise on cyber-stalking, and Toby Ridgles of Gumtion Candies gives us a shaky presentation on his new diet gum.

This week on Baby Geniuses: Avery Monsen travels with Emily to an event featuring a man named Bracco the Silent Gazer, Lisa explains the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, Brent Sullivan drops by to give his expertise on cyber-stalking, and Toby Ridgles of Gumtion Candies gives us a shaky presentation on his new diet gum.

A Musical Theater Journey with Julie Klausner

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

This week on Baby Geniuses: a disgusting practice is discussed in the Wiki of the Week, podcaster and author Julie Klausner drops by to impart her expert knowledge of musical theater, and life coach Diana Rossenstein proves once again that life coaches should not exist.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Julie Klausner

Doing Absolutely Everything with Jeffrey Lewis

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Tue, 4 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

On this week's Baby Geniuses: Emily gets way too into Magic Mike, performance expert Jeffrey Lewis drops by to play some tunes, and afterlife expert Abel Ashante joins the ladies to tell them they're going to Hell.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt

Jeffrey Lewis
Jared Logan

ASMR with Nikki Glaser

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

This week on Baby Geniuses: Emily and LIsa welcome comedian and fellow podcaster Nikki Glaser into the studio to discuss a strange and rare yet beneficial condition Emily and Nikki share, plus Cool Whip expert Karen Tootlemeyer shares her near encyclopedic knowledge on the famed dessert substance.

Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Nikki Glaser
Amber Nelson

Babies, Pageants, and Vacations

babygeniusespodcast@gmail.com (Lisa Hanawalt and Emily Heller) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

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                On this, the first episode of Baby Geniuses: Emily and Lisa research their namesake's Wiki page, comedian Jamie Lee drops in to talk about child pageantry, and vacation expert Vacation Jason drops vacation knowledge all over the studio.         
    



        
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                Jamie Lee        
          
                Vacation Jason

On this, the first episode of Baby Geniuses: Emily and Lisa research their namesake's Wiki page, comedian Jamie Lee drops in to talk about child pageantry, and vacation expert Vacation Jason drops vacation knowledge all over the studio.