Omnibus (podcast)

Omnibus is a podcast created and hosted by American musician John Roderick and American writer Ken Jennings. Launched in 2017, the podcast's central premise revolves around creating an audio time capsule of information deemed significant or culturally relevant that might be forgotten in the event of a societal collapse or large-scale disaster, jokingly referred to as the "Great Collapse."

Each episode typically features Roderick and Jennings discussing a specific topic, ranging from historical events and figures to obscure pieces of trivia and forgotten technologies. They engage in in-depth research and present their findings in a conversational and often humorous manner. A defining characteristic of the podcast is its self-aware acknowledgement of its potentially pretentious and academic nature, frequently leaning into irony and self-deprecation.

The podcast derives its name from the literary term "omnibus," referring to a collection of previously published works in a single volume. This reflects the podcast's intention to gather and preserve a diverse range of knowledge and cultural artifacts.

Episodes are typically released weekly and can be found on major podcasting platforms. At the end of each episode, Roderick and Jennings jokingly assign a "Dekatron rating," a numerical value that allegedly represents the topic's importance to future generations.