Baby Geniuses

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Chris Thayer / Nicole Byer Aug 17, 2015

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Hello Babies! We don't know about you, but we are having a great day! Not only has Lisa adopted a whole new "post-massage" persona, but Bojack Horseman Season 2 is available now! Lisa has also found some notes from her childhood that basically prove that as a child, she could see the future. Also, Martha Stewart has a friend named Muffin and she made her muffins for her birthday! Speaking of Muffin, what would our names be if we we're born today? Comedian Chris Thayer joins us to discuss all the living and non-living things that have made their way over Niagara Falls! Chris also makes us all feel a little better about secretly enjoying Sublime. Expert Ficole Dyer explains how to improve your hiking experience and maybe even find love on the trails! Come, take a stroll with us!

Allen Strickland-Williams / Dan Hodapp Aug 03, 2015

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Hello babies! Hot-diggety-dog, do we have a good episode for you! Emily has an obsession with a Japanese cat game and Lisa got a massage! Lisa also watched a Periscope that involved a bee and a nostril. If you could have any exotic pet (without any of the negatives) what would it be? Comedian Allen Strickland-Williams joins us to learn about pre-mastication and take part in an impromptu Minions point/counterpoint in this week's Wiki of the Week. He's also distracted by a fly before telling us everything he knows about presidential elections and being a page at NBC LA. Expert Parker Kerry gives the straight scoop on frosting and icing, then tells all about his campaign for an elected position on a frosting forum! Enjoy!

Raphael Bob-Waksberg/Paul Danke Jul 20, 2015

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Hello Babies! We talk about a lot of stuff on this episode, but frankly we talk about Magic Mike XXL and we're not really sure why you would care about anything else... We're also continuing the tradition from last episode and we're enjoying mimosas! Brendan Fraser makes a cameo in Chunch Chat and we talk about getting mad! Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg joins us to talk about Evander Berry Wall, the KING OF DUDES! He also knows a shocking amount about boy band guru and blimp enthusiast Lou Pearlman. Elroy Barnard walks us through the world of Beanies in Expert Hour! Strap in folks, its a good old-fashioned Dude-Off!

Mike Hollingsworth/James Austin Johnson Jul 06, 2015

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Hello Babies! We're back in the studio and you know what? We missed you! This week, Emily shares her epic recycling battle! Lisa shares her (possibly) pickle-related anxiety! We've got a new update in this week's Chunch chat! Animator and cool dude Mike Hollingsworth joins us to discuss the Berners St Hoax in Wiki of the Week! Then, he shares some amazing Looney Tunes facts! Expert Polk Stark stops by to talk Bone Shakin' Earthquaking, Honky Tonk HooDoo, Folk Magic! This man knows more about haint suckin' then any 10 other people put together! Thanks for stopping by!

Caitlin Gill/Zach Broussard Jun 22, 2015

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Hello Babies! First, we thank some awesome people then we jump right into original Obama impressions! Want to hear some of Emily's fun tour stories? How about Lisa's fun stories from the James Beard Awards? We've got 'em! What unstylish thing do you wish would become fashionable? In this Wiki of the Week, why DID the chicken cross the road?! How many podcast hosts DOES it take to screw in a light bulb?! WARNING! This week, we talk with guest Caitlin Gill about extremely gross (and yet strangely captivating) black head videos! Also, her time as a carnie! We're also joined by pick up artist Mezzmerizze who teaches us "how to pick up women". BONUS: Summer Jams!

Randy Liedtke/Nate Fernald Jun 08, 2015

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Hello Babies! Emily has returned from tour and we're so happy to have her back in the stud'! Lots of stuff has happened in Emily and Lisa's lives, but none of that is as important as talking about Mad Max! Speaking of mad people, Mad Men has ended and we have thoughts on the finale! CHUNCH CHAT! Who would your corporate sponsor be? Wanna hear about the geniuses weird sex dreams? Comedian and podcaster Randy Liedtke joins us to discuss the bizarre symptoms that accompany Cotard Delusions. Which somehow leads to an in depth discussion about boob-related superpowers. Randy also shares some interesting coffee facts and tells us his EPIC Pace picante sauce story! We're joined by Dag Stevens, expert in pussy!

Hellen Jo/Zach Sims May 25, 2015

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Hello Babies! Welcome to our new episode, a safe place for butts! What does that mean? Don't worry, we'll man-splain it to you! Wait, what is the lady version of man-splain? We were wondering, what would you want on your tombstone? Join us as we make a trip down to Crush, TX! Learn all about Asian revenge ghosts from our guest Hellen Jo. Who would you haunt? Then, a REMARKABLY creepy discussion on sleep paralysis! Finally, guest Martin Banks shares with us his collection of presidential correspondence! There's a lot more poop talk than you'd expect!

Ian Karmel/Avery Monsen May 11, 2015

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Hello Babies! On this week's episode we wonder what kind of stuff do you do while you listen? We talk in depth about IUDs! We've got a BEN CHUNCH UPDATE for you! Lisa and Emily discuss what jokes are off limits and what they would do if they won the lottery. Ian Karmel joins us to discuss Drukpa Kunley the "Saint of 5000 Women" who would bless women by having sex with them. Also, his penis was called "The Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom" and he wrote some sexy poems. Ian also tells us about the horrifyingly painful world of "spinal headaches" and the horrifyingly confusing world of people who think history is fake! We're joined by modeling expert Nat Fanyfson who tells us how to break into the biz and reads some of his new book "Model Citizen". Enjoy!

Louis Peitzman/Jake Regal Apr 27, 2015

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Hello Babies! Thank you for joining us once again! This week, Lisa says a tearful goodbye to a dear friend. Spoiler: It's Kim Kardashian. The geniuses discuss their plans for fun in the sun this summer! We're joined this week by Buzzfeed senior editor Louis Peitzman as we learn about the creepiness that is Reborn Dolls in our Wiki of the Week segment! Don't worry, Emily definitely goes in to her theories on alien reproduction and Louis leads us once again down the deep, dark path of Rumpology. Louis also tells us all about his love of horror movies, horrifying in-grown toe nails and his addiction to Simpsons Tapped Out. We're also joined by etiquette expert Jacob Jasmine who instructs us on certain concepts that we should let go of! We're throwing a party and you're invited!

Solomon Georgio/Matt McCarthy Apr 13, 2015

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Hello Babies! Thank you once again for joining us, we're so excited to see you! Join us as we discuss what kind of cult we'd like to be a part of, Lisa's appearance on NPR and the new show everyone is talking about "Neighbors"! Solomon Georgio talks with us about the Ganguro Girl fashion trend and 80's and 90's television. Do you all remember when they switched over the black and yellow Power Rangers? Expert Jacob Marley tells all about the Oscars and how to properly enjoy them. Grab a seat and stay awhile!

Emily Heller

Lisa Hanawalt

Solomon Georgio

Matt McCarthy