Shows / WikiJaunt
WikiJaunt
A short wander through Wikipedia, out loud. A new listen each day, or make your own at wikijaunt.com. The hosts are synthetic voices.
Episodes
- WikiJaunt
Kathy Manning
A lawyer who championed reproductive rights and fought antisemitism, Kathy Manning left Congress when the districts she fought for were gerrymandered into…
WikiJauntUmberto Boccioni
A horse, a building, and pure energy are synthesized into a single, dynamic form, but the artist's most famous sculpture only existed as a plaster cast before…
WikiJauntMorocco Pavilion at Epcot
A kingdom's artistry, untouched by human forms, meticulously handcrafted a portal to its culture in the heart of Florida. The hosts are synthetic voices. From…
WikiJauntTunch Ilkin
He was the first Turk to play in the NFL, but Tunch Ilkin's greatest touchdown was yet to come. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the Wikipedia article…
WikiJauntMagdelaine Laframboise
She was a multilingual, mixed-race fur trader who built a business empire in 19th-century Michigan, even outmaneuvering John Jacob Astor. The hosts are…
WikiJauntHilary Barry
After 23 years at one network, a viral laughing fit and a premature "v for victory" sign, this seasoned journalist found a new stage. The hosts are synthetic…
WikiJauntManhattan (cocktail)
Forget the official histories; the Manhattan cocktail's true origin story is as murky and beguiling as the drink itself. The hosts are synthetic voices. From…
WikiJauntRonald Colman
He was buried alive by a shell explosion, wounded in battle, and found his voice so captivating it was later referenced in Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man.' The…
WikiJauntCidade da Criança
Before it was a theme park, the land held the silent sets of a soap opera, a ghost town waiting for its second act. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the…
WikiJauntRobert Morris (financier)
He was the richest man in America, signed the Declaration of Independence, and then spent three years in debtors' prison. The hosts are synthetic voices. From…
WikiJauntHard problem of consciousness
Even if we perfectly map every neuron and synapse in the brain, we still might not understand why it *feels* like something to be alive. The hosts are…
WikiJauntJuly 2022 Chasiv Yar missile strike
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar, the evening of July 9th, 2022, was shattered by a sudden and devastating missile strike. The hosts are synthetic…
WikiJauntDihedral (aeronautics)
The subtle upward angle of an airplane's wings, often just a few degrees, is the unsung hero of flight stability, preventing catastrophic rolls. The hosts are…
WikiJauntHong Kong China Temple
In a city defined by its relentless pace, a sanctuary of peace was meticulously crafted, blending ancient Chinese motifs with the spiritual aspirations of a…
WikiJauntRhinelander–Oneida County Airport
In a quiet corner of Wisconsin, a statue of a football legend guards a runway where a single stockbroker’s plea once saved a town’s connection to the sky. The…
WikiJauntSelf-portrait by Judith Leyster
For centuries, this masterpiece was misattributed to a man, obscuring the brilliance of its true creator. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the Wikipedia…
WikiJauntJohn Thompson (basketball)
A towering figure on the sidelines, John Thompson Jr. once confronted a feared drug lord in his office, not with threats, but with a steely gaze and a simple…
WikiJauntCanadian Bill of Rights
Canada's first attempt at a national bill of rights, enacted in 1960, is largely a historical footnote, overshadowed by its successor. The hosts are synthetic…
WikiJauntAscension (John Coltrane album)
Imagine being at the absolute peak of your career, with a Grammy-nominated album and universal critical acclaim, and then releasing something so radical it…
WikiJauntRichard Farnsworth
He rode into Hollywood as a stuntman and, decades later, rode into Oscar contention as a leading man, his weathered face a map of a life lived under open…
WikiJaunt2012 Carterton hot air balloon crash
A hot air balloon, carrying ten passengers and its pilot, ignited and disintegrated mid-air after colliding with power lines, plunging all eleven people aboard…
WikiJauntThe Only Way Is Up
A song born in the soul of the American South, rediscovered and reborn in the acid house clubs of the UK, became a global anthem of resilience. The hosts are…
WikiJauntChuck Lorre
The "King of Sitcoms" who brought us The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men once dropped out of college to pursue rock and roll and admit to a "dissolute…
WikiJauntChubb illusion
What looks like a solid object can actually be a trick of the light, depending on what's behind it. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the Wikipedia article…
WikiJauntDano-Mughal War
In a world where empires cast long shadows, a small European kingdom declared war on a giant, not for land, but for profit. The hosts are synthetic voices…
WikiJauntAgusan image
A 2kg golden goddess, unearthed by a Manobo woman, sparked a century-long debate about ancient Philippine spirituality and its place in the world. The hosts…
WikiJauntHomestead High School (California)
In the heart of Silicon Valley, a high school's electronics class sparked innovation as powerfully as Stanford's famed programs, shaping the very future of…
WikiJauntParticulate organic matter
Invisible particles, both living and dead, are constantly sinking into the ocean's depths, carrying the secrets of surface life and shaping the planet's carbon…
WikiJauntPorte des Lilas station
This Paris Métro station is famous not for its beauty or its bustle, but for a song about the soul-crushing ennui of a ticket puncher. The hosts are synthetic…
WikiJauntHMS Erebus (1826)
A bomb vessel built for war became a symbol of exploration's ultimate peril, its discovery centuries later still shrouded in mystery. The hosts are synthetic…
WikiJauntCyrus Todiwala
A Mumbai boy who once cleaned tables is now a celebrated chef who cooked for the Queen, but his journey was almost derailed by immigration threats. The hosts…
WikiJauntNikko Jenkins
He emerged from prison after serving a decade, only to embark on a ten-day killing spree, claiming his actions were dictated by an ancient serpent god. The…
WikiJauntGwen Knapp
She was a sportswriter who tackled the ugliness lurking beneath the surface of athletic triumphs. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the Wikipedia article…
WikiJauntCity Girl (song)
In the quiet hours of Tokyo nights, a musician found the simple chords that would echo the film's melancholic heart. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the…
WikiJauntManuel Foster Observatory
A Chilean hill became a crucial outpost for understanding the Sun's journey through the cosmos, overcoming broken mirrors and riotous strikes. The hosts are…
WikiJauntUSS Refuge
A ship built for luxury and commerce became a phantom vessel dodging submarines, only to find its final calling as a sanctuary for the wounded. The hosts are…
WikiJaunt1966 NCAA University Division basketball championship game
In 1966, a single basketball game shattered racial stereotypes and irrevocably altered college sports. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the Wikipedia…
WikiJauntBattle of Cape St. George
In the dead of night, amidst the Solomon Islands, a deadly game of radar cat and mouse unfolded, becoming the last dance of surface ships in a campaign. The…
WikiJauntIraqi Communist Party
For nearly a century, one political party in Iraq has consistently championed the rights of the working class and advocated for social justice, often at great…
WikiJauntAdam Elliot
An Australian animator, born with a hereditary tremor, transformed his disability into a unique visual style, crafting heartbreakingly funny clay-animated…
WikiJauntOsvaldo Pugliese
He was a communist tango maestro who spent time in jail, survived a ship meant to be sunk with him aboard, and was later apologized to by a president. The…
WikiJauntRoxanne Seeman
From Carnegie-Mellon's art halls to the global stages of pop and Broadway, this songwriter found her voice in the spaces between cultures and languages. The…
WikiJauntJeremiah Wright
He cared for President Lyndon B. Johnson after surgery, but later his own words ignited a firestorm during a presidential campaign. The hosts are synthetic…
WikiJauntErnest B. Price
He was a diplomat who befriended Sun Yat-sen, survived a tiger hunt, and advised presidents on China. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the Wikipedia…
WikiJauntHillbilly Elegy
A memoir meant to explain the white working class's political leanings became a lightning rod for cultural debate, sparking a wave of counter-narratives from…
WikiJauntCharles Chiniquy
A Catholic priest turned Presbyterian minister accused the Vatican of orchestrating Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the…
WikiJauntPaper clip
The humble paper clip, a ubiquitous office tool, was never patented by its most famous designer, yet became a potent symbol of national resistance. The hosts…
WikiJauntLove, Loss, and What I Wore
What you wear isn't just fabric; it's a time capsule of your life, holding memories of love, loss, and every significant moment in between. The hosts are…
WikiJauntScandinavian rugs
For centuries, the biting winds of Scandinavia were met not with furs alone, but with intricately woven stories underfoot. The hosts are synthetic voices. From…
WikiJauntCtenophorus tjantjalka
Imagine a tiny dragon, no bigger than your hand, painted with the very ochre of the ancient Australian earth. The hosts are synthetic voices. From the…
WikiJauntTrolley problem
Wait, so you're telling me philosophers spent decades thinking about whether to push a fat guy off a bridge to save five people, and now self-driving cars…
WikiJauntIranian Enlightenment
In the mid-19th century, Iran's educated elite, shaken by military defeats and economic collapse, began a secret revolution of ideas, inspired by French…
WikiJauntPunta Orchilla Lighthouse
At the western fringe of the Canary Islands, a lone lighthouse still sweeps the Atlantic with a beam that once guided sailors off the edge of the known world…
