Whether you're struggling with a report or the next great novel, Will and Mango have nine genius-approved ways to get through a creative slump.

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Whether you're struggling with a report or the next great novel, Will and Mango have nine genius-approved ways to get through a creative slump.
This episode originally aired on September 20, 2018.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You&rsquo;re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we&rsquo;ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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Okay, maybe some of these tricks aren't that genius (building your office on a giant Lazy Susan, for instance). Dig in as Will and Mango investigate the tricks artists have used to claw their way out of creative slumps.

How Can You Overcome Writer's Block?

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Want to visit a beautiful lake in Canada? How about a stunning historic mountain in Greece? Or an island full of adorable monkeys? Well, too bad… you can’t! Enjoy sitting at home while Mango and producer Mary tell you about nine fascinating places you’ll never get to see.

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Want to visit a beautiful lake in Canada? How about a stunning historic mountain in Greece? Or an island full of adorable monkeys? Well, too bad&hellip; you can&rsquo;t! Enjoy sitting at home while Mango and producer Mary tell you about nine fascinating places you&rsquo;ll never get to see.
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9 Places You Can't Go

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Ever wondered what sound the origin of the universe made? Or why British people are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the ugly grunts of baby koalas, we're covering the funniest, strangest, most annoying sounds in the universe.

This episode originally aired on December 27, 2017.

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Artist's rendering of a distant galaxy with an active quasar by Joseph Olmsted/NASA. Thanks, Joseph and NASA!

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Ever wondered what sound the origin of the universe made? Or why British people are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the ugly grunts of baby koalas, we're covering the funniest, strangest, most annoying sounds in the universe.
This episode originally aired on December 27, 2017.
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Artist's rendering of a distant galaxy with an active quasar by Joseph Olmsted/NASA. Thanks, Joseph and NASA!
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Ever wondered what the Big Bang sounds like (it's much weirder than you think!) Or why Britishers are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the ugly grunts of baby koalas, we're covering the funniest, st

What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?

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Cheetahs are fast, endangered, and surprisingly multi-talented. Not only are they great vocalists, they’re also artistic muses, spokesmodels, and TikTok chefs (sort of). It’ll all make sense after Mango and producer Mary share nine facts about cheetahs—from their biology and behavior to their influence on art and culture.
Listen to “Jambo Bwana” on YouTube
Watch the original viral Ruuxa & Raina video on YouTube
Learn more about the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Watch Goodboy Noah & Ayo Cheetah on TikTok
Watch Fania All Stars in “Our Latin Thing” on YouTube

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Cheetahs are fast, endangered, and surprisingly multi-talented. Not only are they great vocalists, they&rsquo;re also artistic muses, spokesmodels, and TikTok chefs (sort of). It&rsquo;ll all make sense after Mango and producer Mary share nine facts about cheetahs&mdash;from their biology and behavior to their influence on art and culture.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to &ldquo;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHckqYO0Fko">Jambo Bwana</a>&rdquo; on YouTube</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the original viral <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhGAwKPvx6k">Ruuxa &amp; Raina video</a> on YouTube</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about the <a href="https://sdzsafaripark.org/safaris">San Diego Zoo Safari Park</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@goodboy.noah">Goodboy Noah &amp; Ayo Cheetah</a> on TikTok</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Fania All Stars in &ldquo;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5LAEYGuERo">Our Latin Thing</a>&rdquo; on YouTube</li>
</ul>
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Could a Real Cheetah Sing with the Cheetah Girls?

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How Can You Overcome Writer's Block?

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