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Episodes
Portland's Poker Underbelly (Entry 967.LE1608)
Host John Roderick interviews Luke Burbank, a Seattle radio personality and poker enthusiast, about the gritty underground gambling scene in Portland.
Root Beer (Entry 1082.MA1321)
Hosted by John, this episode explores the history of root beer, focusing on Charles Elmer Hires, a Quaker pharmacist who commercialized the drink at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition.
Tower of Babel, 1957 (Entry 1322.GE1109)
This episode explores the historical and philosophical debate surrounding the early space age, framing the 1957 launch of Sputnik as a modern reenactment of the Tower of Babel.
The Winchester Mystery House (Entry 1434.IS4107)
Host John and guest Ashley explore the history of the Winchester Mystery House, debunking the popular legend that Sarah Winchester built it to confuse ghosts of those killed by her family's rifles.
The Fan Man (Entry 452.ZE0501)
Hosts John Roderick and Ken discuss the history of aerial stunts at sporting events, from early flyovers to Willie Suter's rocket belt.
The Berlin Wall (Entry 115.HO0206)
Host John Roderick and guest Andrew explore the Berlin Wall as a pivotal Cold War symbol that is rapidly losing its historical weight for younger generations.
The Black Footed Ferret (Entry 128.PR2725)
Host John Green and guest Katie, a researcher at the Center for Great Plains Studies, explore the ecology and history of the Great Plains, focusing on the black-footed ferret.
Vasa (Entry 1K.2248)
Dan and the host discuss the catastrophic sinking of the Vasa, a 17th-century Swedish warship that capsized less than a mile into its maiden voyage.
Paul Winchell (Entry 1433.LU.0506)
Hosts Paul Winchell and John discuss the history of ventriloquism, focusing on the life of Paul Winchell, who pioneered television puppetry techniques later refined by Jim Henson.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Omnibus Live at the Portland Book Festival - November 4th
The Omnibus Project announces a live event in partnership with the 2026 Portland Book Festival, scheduled for November 4th at the 1st Congregational Church in downtown Portland.
(Live at the Library of Congress) Paper Prints (Entry 897.IS3404)
Ken Jennings and John Roderick discuss the history of early cinema from the Library of Congress, tracing its evolution from peep shows to narrative films.
Project Habakkuk (Entry 993.HA0105)
Host Ferris and guest John discuss Geoffrey Pyke, an eccentric British inventor who proposed Project Habakkuk: building an aircraft carrier out of ice and wood pulp to counter U-boats in WWII.
West Edmonton Mall (Entry 1422.JO0502)
Host John B.
The Carnegie Libraries (Entry 188.LU2101)
This episode explores the history and impact of Andrew Carnegie’s library philanthropy, featuring a guest who teaches a course on nonprofits.
The Maury Island Incident (767.EZ0104)
Host John Biewen and guest Lauren explore the 1947 Maury Island Incident, a pivotal UFO case that helped popularize the "flying saucer" term.
Jugglers, The Internet (Entry 667.EX0722)
Host John O’Farrell interviews professional juggler Luke Burge to explore the surprising intersection of juggling and computer science.
The Bosnian War Camaro (Entry 144.MA0718)
This episode features automotive writer Brendan McClure discussing the story of Helga Meyer, a retired Danish special forces soldier who modified a…
Free to Be You & Me (Entry 499.1C1111)
Ken Jennings and John Roderick discuss the 1974 TV special *Free to Be You and Me*, hosted by Marlo Thomas.
The Bulldozing of Meigs Field (Entry 163.PS3508)
Lexi Suter explores the history of Meigs Field, a former commuter airport on Chicago's Northerly Island that was bulldozed to create a public park.
The Ukrainian Episode
Recorded in Kyiv during the war, this Omnibus episode features interviews with heritage experts Katerina Chujeva and Alexandra Ivanova at the inauguration of the NAUCMA Research Center.
Carob (Entry 188.MA0106)
Hosts Ken and John are joined by guest Krista to explore the history of carob, tracing its origins from ancient Mediterranean uses to its role in…
The Tommy Westphal Universe (Entry 1315.JO0714)
Host John and screenwriter Thomas Westfall explore the history of NBC’s *St.