Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s name isn’t widely known, but his painting of dogs playing poker (aka “A Friend in Need”) is iconic. Today we discover the truth about one of America’s most forgotten artists, from his early days in banking to his hijinks in the Freemasons. Plus: Why we love dogs and kitsch in art.

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This episode originally aired on November 12, 2024.

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Cassius Marcellus Coolidge&rsquo;s name isn&rsquo;t widely known, but his painting of dogs playing poker (aka &ldquo;A Friend in Need&rdquo;) is iconic. Today we discover the truth about one of America&rsquo;s most forgotten artists, from his early days in banking to his hijinks in the Freemasons. Plus: Why we love dogs and kitsch in art.
Download&nbsp;SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to <a href="https://saily.com/PTG">https://saily.com/PTG</a>.
This episode originally aired on November 12, 2024.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parttimegenius/">@parttimegenius</a> and Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/parttimegenius.bsky.social">@parttimegenius.bsky.social</a>!
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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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What’s the Story Behind the Dogs Playing Poker Painting?

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For all our schooling, no one ever taught us the best way to sit. Also, no one told us the ideal office temperature for maximum productivity. Or explained why cracking jokes might be helpful for elevating status in the workplace. And certainly none of our professors told us why writing in the nude is a great hack for hitting deadlines. To bridge these important educational gaps, today Will and Mango explore all the very best ways to work. (Note: the answer may involve Amtrak.)   

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to https://saily.com/PTG.

This episode originally aired on August 9, 2024.

Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.

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For all our schooling, no one ever taught us the best way to sit. Also, no one told us the ideal office temperature for maximum productivity. Or explained why cracking jokes might be helpful for elevating status in the workplace. And certainly none of our professors told us why writing in the nude is a great hack for hitting deadlines. To bridge these important educational gaps, today Will and Mango explore all the very best ways to work. (Note: the answer may involve Amtrak.)&nbsp; &nbsp;
Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to <a href="https://saily.com/PTG">https://saily.com/PTG</a>.
This episode originally aired on August 9, 2024.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parttimegenius/">@parttimegenius</a> and Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/parttimegenius.bsky.social">@parttimegenius.bsky.social</a>!
Photo by Jonathan Cosens via Unsplash. Thanks, Jonathan!
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What's the Best Way to Sit? (And Other Important Questions About Work)

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Hey PTG fans, Mangesh (aka Mango) has another show, Skyline Drive! On Sundays we’ll be sharing episodes from season 1 right here, so you can get excited for season 2, which drops in June.

We’re up to episode 3, in which Mangesh and producer Mary travel back in time to the 1980s, to uncover the truth about Nancy Reagan’s obsession with astrology and how that changed the course of American history.

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Hey PTG fans, Mangesh (aka Mango) has another show, Skyline Drive! On Sundays we&rsquo;ll be sharing episodes from season 1 right here, so you can get excited for season 2, which drops in June.
We&rsquo;re up to episode 3, in which Mangesh and producer Mary travel back in time to the 1980s, to uncover the truth about Nancy Reagan&rsquo;s obsession with astrology and how that changed the course of American history.
Skyline Drive was selected as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential! Listen ad-free for a limited time.
Subscribe to Skyline Drive wherever you get your podcasts!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skyline Drive: Trickle-Down Astrology

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How did a beloved children’s author become an expert on a rare breed of sheep? Which rock star is also an astrophysicist? And what happens when a famous actor becomes a clown, literally? Today, Will and Mango are pulling back the curtain on celebrity side hustles!

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to https://saily.com/PTG.

Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.

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How did a beloved children&rsquo;s author become an expert on a rare breed of sheep? Which rock star is also an astrophysicist? And what happens when a famous actor becomes a clown, literally? Today, Will and Mango are pulling back the curtain on celebrity side hustles!
Download&nbsp;SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to <a href="https://saily.com/PTG">https://saily.com/PTG</a>.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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9 Side Hustles of the Rich & Famous

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What’s the Story Behind the Dogs Playing Poker Painting?

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