From Lyndon Johnson's ultra-smooth money-making scheme to Akoin's surprising African investments, Will and Mango discover the weird ways some famous people have filled their piggybanks.
Oct 27
Are Narwhals Real? (Yes, and We'll Tell You About Them)
Will and Mango dive deep on the unicorn of the sea, aka the narwhal! Find out how to tell a real narwhal tusk from a fake, why one university chose these majestic beasts as their mascot, and why everyone's on the lookout for a baby narluga (that's the hot new beluga/narwhal hybri ... Show More
21m 42s
Oct 23
Why Do We Call 911 in an Emergency?
From the strange reason people used to call funeral home directors after an accident, to the incredible train robbery that was stopped using a makeshift phone, to the heartbreaking ways that emergency operators learn to cope on the job, this week we're dialing into the surprising ... Show More
27m 47s
Jun 2023
Lady Gaga’s Nurtec ODT Ads, the Best Pop Stars Turned Actors, and Pink’s Acrobatics | Tea Time
Celebrities are out here making or wasting money, whether it’s Lady Gaga shilling migraine medication or Brooklyn Beckham using a $25 bottle of avocado oil to fry chicken (1:00). The Kardashians are seemingly trying to enter a “soft” era (13:41). In honor of the Weekend’s role on ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2022
CLASSIC: Money, Mystery and Millionaires: The Panama Papers
<p>You've probably heard of shell companies, tax havens and offshore trusts. But how common are they? How many people use these techniques as a way to squirrel away money from the prying eyes of taxpayers, governments and non-billionaires? What exactly did these Panama Papers rev ... Show More
43m 36s