Omnibus
Omnibus
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Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
Recent Episodes
MAR 5, 2026
Eurowesterns (Entry 431.EZ0902)
In which Futureling Robert educates John about Germany's all-time best-selling author—and fraudster—Karl May. Special appearance by Einstein. Certificate #23821.
72 MIN
FEB 26, 2026
Surrealist Prank Calls (Entry 1258.OB0102)
In which Erin Dawson, a trans black metal musician who goes by the moniker Genital Shame, explores the nature of prank calls, their cultural significance, and Longmont Potion Castle. Certificate #50858.
86 MIN
FEB 19, 2026
Candlestick Park (Entry 179.EX3937)
In which writer and podcaster Grant Brisbee reveals the history of baseball's worst stadium. Special appearance by Richard Nixon and The Beatles. Certificate #31484.
95 MIN
FEB 12, 2026
The Phantom Time Hypothesis (Entry 928.PR1027)
In which various crackpots and Russians decide that three hundred years of the European "dark ages" simply didn't happen, and Ken doesn't want his eulogy to be vague. Certificate #22651.
103 MIN
FEB 5, 2026
Tama Bell Brass (Entry 1275.PR2225)
In which author, music executive and host of the Identified podcast Nabil Ayers discusses selling used CDs, The Terminator, The Drum Doctor and more. Certificate #48391.
82 MIN
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