Baseball season is underway, so Will and Mango are celebrating with a deep dive into America’s pastime. What’s the secret feminist message of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”? Why are you more likely to hit a home run in Denver than in Miami? And how did the pipe organ become baseball’s semi-official soundtrack? Our brain-bases are loaded and we’re ready to answer these questions, plus many more!

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Baseball season is underway, so Will and Mango are celebrating with a deep dive into America&rsquo;s pastime. What&rsquo;s the secret feminist message of &ldquo;Take Me Out to the Ball Game&rdquo;? Why are you more likely to hit a home run in Denver than in Miami? And how did the pipe organ become baseball&rsquo;s semi-official soundtrack? Our brain-bases are loaded and we&rsquo;re ready to answer these questions, plus many more!
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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&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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