Omnibus

Omnibus

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.

Episodes

Doorbells (Entry 372.LU0207)

May 5, 2026 • 77 mins
In which comedian Lisa Lane and John revisit late 20th-century nostalgia, and what technology has done to the delicate art of knocking on strangers’ doors. Certificate #12881
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General Mills (Entry 520.GE0615)

April 28, 2026 • 69 mins
In which comedian and writer Alex Falcone discusses weather balloons, broken arrows, and the most general of mills. Certificate #35593.
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Nolan Bushnell (Entry 167.MA1323)

April 21, 2026 • 95 mins
In which an Atari founder turns borrowed ideas into a gaming empire, makes a killing, and launches Rick Rat’s Pizza—guided by Futureling Keli Boucher. Certificate #48560.
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The Cabinet of Doom (Entry 171.JE0814)

April 14, 2026 • 65 mins
In which Bob Crawford, author of America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick and bass player for The Avett Brothers, waxes on William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and an unfortunately named Peacemaker. Certificate #34343.
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The World's Largest Drum (Entry 144.CO0807)

April 7, 2026 • 70 mins
In which giant university marching drums, mythic African war drums, and even a Salvadoran bronze masterpiece take center stage — guided by Futureling Natalie Hudson. Certificate #31992.
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The Filibuster War (Entry 468.RE0602)

March 31, 2026 • 57 mins
In which Futureling Hugh Scott unpacks the saga of drifter, doctor, and self-declared president William Walker. Certificate #28903
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"Champagne" in New Mexico (Entry 205.DA0201)

March 24, 2026 • 69 mins
In which Futureling Katie Tarara uncovers the surprising rise of a symbol of French celebration in the American Southwest. Certificate #31308
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The Pyramid of North Dakota (Entry 1014.IS1901)

March 17, 2026 • 75 mins
In which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America’s ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system, with guest Michael Milner. Certificate #1502
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Worcester Sauce (Entry 1442.NU1150)

March 12, 2026 • 47 mins
In which comedian Saul Henry discusses the global reach of Worcestershire sauce and regional British accents. Certificate #37300.
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Eurowesterns (Entry 431.EZ0902)

March 5, 2026 • 64 mins
In which Futureling Robert educates John about Germany's all-time best-selling author—and fraudster—Karl May. Special appearance by Einstein. Certificate #23821.
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Surrealist Prank Calls (Entry 1258.OB0102)

February 26, 2026 • 76 mins
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.
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Candlestick Park (Entry 179.EX3937)

February 19, 2026 • 93 mins
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.
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The Phantom Time Hypothesis (Entry 928.PR1027)

February 12, 2026 • 99 mins
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.
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Tama Bell Brass (Entry 1275.PR2225)

February 5, 2026 • 78 mins
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.
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Second Missouri Compromise (Entry 1122.MA0624)

January 29, 2026 • 89 mins
In which Linus Chan explores American citizenship, the law, and the long shadow of the Missouri Compromise. Certificate #24581.
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Neopets (Entry 831.EC0904)

January 22, 2026 • 102 mins
In which Futureling Kate tells John about the rise, fall, and attempted revival of a millennial obsession. Certificate #30063.
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Thomas-Alexandre Dumas (Entry 386.DA1125)

January 15, 2026 • 83 mins
In which Futureling Richard Stephens tells of the rapid rise of a Revolutionary general through the military ranks, the challenges he faced as a person of color in a predominantly white society, and the decline of his legacy under Napoleon’s regime. Certificate #40773.
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Glacier Girl (Entry 530.JB3822)

January 8, 2026 • 85 mins
In which a WWII fighter plane crashes on a Greenland ice sheet in 1942 and is painstakingly recovered and restored by a pilot over two decades. Certificate #25573.
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Exiled to Sentosa (Entry 438.LU2319)

January 1, 2026 • 110 mins
In which a politician is banished to Singapore’s theme-park island, recounted by Nathan Jennings. Certificate #41799
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E.A. Wallis Budge (Entry 161.IS1901)

December 26, 2025 • 92 mins
In which the illegitimate son of a Cornish housekeeper rises to the top of the British Museum Egyptology department. Featuring futureling and the host of the podcast Books of All Time Rose Judson. Certificate #43419.
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