Omnibus

An encyclopedic reference of strange-but-true stories compiled as a time capsule for future generations.

About the show

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.

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Episodes

  • Episode 38: Call Signs (Entry 176.1S1007)

    April 5th, 2018  |  39 mins 39 secs

    In which we learn why US radio stations start with a K or a W, and how to get hold of Ken's dad in case of a national emergency. Certificate #28337.

  • Episode 37: Hachiko (Entry 559.PR2006)

    April 3rd, 2018  |  47 mins 52 secs

    In which a Scottish policeman, a Tokyo professor, and Mary Queen of Scots have very loyal dogs, but a young John Roderick does not. Certificate #24139.

  • Episode 36: (LIVE) Lake Missoula (Entry 697.GN0710)

    March 29th, 2018  |  28 mins 54 secs

    In which a prehistoric ice dam breaks and 500 cubic miles of water reshape the Pacific Northwest. Certificate #17528

  • Episode 35: (LIVE) Tuvan Throat Singers (Entry 1351.PS13704)

    March 27th, 2018  |  39 mins 14 secs

    In which Ken attempts to teach a new superpower--Central Asian overtone singing--to John and a live audience. Certificate #40632.

  • Episode 34: Milli Vanilli (Entry 789.JB2704)

    March 22nd, 2018  |  59 mins 32 secs

    In which a German record producer hires two male models to lip-sync his hits, leading to--girl, you know it's true!--one Grammy, one class-action lawsuit, and one tragic death. Certificate #35145.

  • Episode 33: Mary Anning (Entry 050.PS3420)

    March 20th, 2018  |  43 mins 18 secs

    In which a working-class woman becomes one of the greatest scientists of her age, discovers dinosaur poop, and sells seashells by the seashore. Certificate #36073.

  • Episode 32: S.S. United States (Entry 1213.JB0926)

    March 15th, 2018  |  49 mins 14 secs

    In which an aluminum-heavy cruise liner falls on hard times, and John and Ken can't decide if "Blue Riband" is actually French or not. Certificate #39390.

  • Episode 31: Rubber Barons (Entry 1087.EZ1613)

    March 13th, 2018  |  45 mins 22 secs

    In which Ken describes the nouveau riche of the Amazon rainforest, and John has a conspiracy theory about scarecrows. Certificate #25284.

  • Episode 30: Father Coughlin (Entry 284.MT2309)

    March 8th, 2018  |  50 mins 15 secs

    In which a fiery Canadian gets 30 million Depression-era listeners for his little fascist radio show, and Ken and John pledge fealty to Martian invaders. Certificate #29423

  • Episode 29: The Noid (Entry 840.PR0415)

    March 6th, 2018  |  51 mins 3 secs

    In which a claymation terrorist with inexplicable bunny ears disrupts pizza, takes hostages, and wins America's heart. Certificate #29250

  • Episode 28: The Zuider Zee (Entry 1458.NA0104)

    March 1st, 2018  |  47 mins 46 secs

    In which the Dutch battle their oldest enemy: the Waterwolf. Almost certainly the Omnibus's last entry (alphabetically). Certificate #31078.

  • Episode 27: London Bridge Is Down (Entry 733.2K0934)

    February 27th, 2018  |  52 mins 53 secs

    In which we make plans for the longest-awaited death in human history, and wonder how many Welsh corgis it takes to pull a gun carriage. Certificate #34884.