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Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast

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Two professional quizmasters ask each other and guests their favorite questions of the week, while providing additional information and commentary. Learn interesting bits of trivia knowledge, discover what goes into crafting a good trivia question or team name, laugh at the hosts many moments of ignorance and pure stupidity and more on the Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast! Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast is hosted by two independent quizmasters from Southwest Florida, Lee Breshnyda (Know Nonsense Trivia) and Marc Davis (Nice Guys Pizza Trivia).

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Two professional quizmasters ask each other and guests their favorite questions of the week, while providing additional information and commentary. Learn interesting bits of trivia knowledge, discover what goes into crafting a good trivia question or team name, laugh at the hosts many moments of ignorance and pure stupidity and more on the Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast! Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast is hosted by two independent quizmasters from Southwest Florida, Lee Breshnyda (Know Nonsense Trivia) and Marc Davis (Nice Guys Pizza Trivia).

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English

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850-329-5699


Episodes

Episode 247: Welcome Back

5/23/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Skyler for a trivia quiz with topics including Auto History, Food Network, Cult Movies, Restaurants, Baking, Whiskey, Gaming History, U.S. Geography, Psychology, Pop Music and more! Round One AUTO HISTORY - What European country was the first to introduce license plates? FOOD NETWORK - Which Food Network personality hosts a game show where chef contestants face obstacles in collecting their ingredients for a judged competition? CULT MOVIES - What iconic cult favorite film released in 1975 was originally titled They Came from Denton High? RESTAURANTS - "You're in for a nice surprise", "oh, that looks good" and "where ice cream makes the meal" are some of the slogans for what restaurant chain on the East Coast of the US (founded in 1935)? BAKING - What is the term for when a dough is allowed to rest and rise a final time before baking? WHISKEY - The Lincoln County Process refers to what special step in the making of almost all Tennessee whiskey? Round Two JIMMY NEUTRON - On Jimmy Neutron, which of Jimmy's friends got their own spin-off series (and has a first and last name that references a famous family of actors)? FAST FOOD - What marketing campaign by Taco Bell debuted in 2006, targeted a younger demographic and was focused on featuring the brand's late-night menu? RESTAURANTS - Founded in 1993, what restaurant chain's name translates in English to "Joe's small place" or "Joe's basement"? GAMING HISTORY - In 1588, King James the First introduced a tax on playing cards requiring and insignia of the printer to be printed on what playing card? JAPANESE FOOD - Shoyu ramen is named for which ingredient that gives the dish its distinguishing flavor? GYMNOPHOBIA - Gymnophobia is the fear of what state of being? U.S. GEOGRAPHY - This Bay-area city was originally to be named after Bank of California founder and businessman William Ralston but due to his modesty he declined in the city was named what? Rate My Question POP MUSIC - Which Canadian pop star originally wrote and sang the song "Breakaway" for her debut album before ultimately giving it to Kelly Clarkson? Final Questions TELEVISION - The Tommy Westphall universe is a theory that suggests a large number of TV shows including Frasier, The X-Files and Law & Order all take place in the mind of a child and is named for a character from what TV show? CARTOONS - What is the name of the city that The Jetsons live in? VEGETABLES - January King, Tuscan and Savoy are varieties of which vegetable of the genus brassica? LIQUOR - O.P. Anderson is a brand of what kind of festive Scandinavian distilled spirit which often carries flavors of caraway or dill and is popularly paired with beer and whose name is derived from the Latin term for "water of life"? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges June 3rd, 2023 - Trashy TV Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST June 7th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST June 8th, 2023 - Gaming Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul, Marit, JV, Jesse, Nathan Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim,...

Duration:01:50:59

Episode 246: Bone Nubbins

5/15/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Tim & Joee for a trivia quiz with topics including NHL, 80s Movies, Dinosaurs, 2000’s R&B, Movies, Beer, Birds, Hats and more! Round One NHL - First established in 1970, which NHL team out of New York is named after a type of weapon and is the oldest active team in the NHL to have never won a Stanley Cup? BALLOONING - The International Balloon Fiesta is the world's largest air balloon festival and is located in what Southwestern U.S. city? 80s MOVIES - While the shark from Jaws did not have an official name, it was named on set by crew after director Steven Spielberg's lawyer at the time, whose first name was what? DINOSAURS - The 1993 film Jurassic Park can be forgiven for its misrepresentation of which dinosaur due the fact that definitive evidence of its feathered appendages was not unearthed until 1998? 2000’s R&B - Beginning with 2001's "U Remind Me," which Atlanta-based male R&B artist had more #1 hits than any other artist or group on Billboard's R&B charts in the 2000's decade? ETYMOLOGY - Nicholas Rowe's 1703 play The Fair Penitent originated what character whose name has since referred to a seducer of women? Round Two MOVIE CASTS - Beaumont Livingston, Lewis Gara and Ordell Robbie are characters in which Quentin Tarantino movie? BIOCHEMISTRY - In biochemistry, what is the term for a protein that acts as a catalyst for accelerating chemical reactions? BEER - The development and refinement of the types of beer that we enjoy today is credited to several parts of Europe, but beer was first made by the Sumerians around 4000 B.C. in a region of the middle East that is modern day Iraq. What was this region called? BIRDS - Precocial birds such as chickens and altricial birds such as robins are placed into these categories based on what reproductive adaptation? U.S. POLITICS - What Secretary of State in the 21st century kept a Cleveland Browns helmet in their office? ANIMALS - What kind of South American freshwater snail can be found in Florida, Hawaii and Southeast Asia and is known for its long eye-stalks and for laying its eggs above the waterline? Rate My Question LITERATURE & MUSIC - When singing the song's title in the chorus of Starman, David Bowie performs an octave leap mirroring the journey of the song's protagonist with what famous literary character? Final Questions ENDANGERED ANIMALS - Crysomallon Squamiferum, aka the Sea Pangolin or Volcano Snail, which is only found in deep sea hydrothermal vents has adapted to its extreme environment by adding what element, the fifth most common on Earth, to its armored shell? U.S. STATE POPULATIONS - Known for its impressive landscape and natural beauty, which state has the smallest population in the U.S.? HATS - What kind of close-fitting bell-shaped hat is often made of felt and was most-popular amongst women in the early 20th century? MOVIES - What 2010 movie, directed by Danny Boyle, was nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Actor and Best Picture? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges May 17th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST May 18th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST May 27th, 2023 - Gaming Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST June 3rd, 2023 - Trashy TV Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer,...

Duration:02:10:18

Episode 245: Garlic Bread

5/7/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Medical Terms, Art, Anatomy, Geography, History, Martial Arts, Music and more! Round One MEDICAL TERMS - Rubeola and morbilli are technical terms for which childhood illness? ART - In 1964, Andy Warhol produced a detail-perfect replica of a box containing what brand of scouring soap pad? U.S. SUPREME COURT - Who is the longest serving Justice currently on the Supreme Court? ANATOMY - What long bone is located next to the tibia in the human body? U.S. GEOGRAPHY - Lake Havasu is a man-made reservoir that is on the border of what two western states? GOLF RULES - In golf, what common practice is barred from competitive play that allows a golfer to take a second shot without penalty? Round Two EXOTIC FRUITS - What is the largest tree fruit in the world, is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is believed to be good for one's immune system and eyesight? NFL - What player holds the record for the most NFL MVPs with 5 (winning in 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2013)? WORLD HISTORY - Which intergovernmental organization was formed by the Paris Peace Conference in 1920, who's principal mission was to maintain world peace? MARTIAL ARTS - What Japanese form of martial arts name means "gentle way"? POP MUSIC - Aside from their native language of Korean, BTS has released a second discography (of four full-length albums and 10 singles) in what language? BUSINESS - What automobile manufacturer started as a maker of automatic looms in 1924? Rate My Question GEOGRAPHY - Which island (with a population of just over 100,000 people) lends its name to a type of clothing, a type of livestock, a candy bar and a US state? Final Questions U.S. GOVERNMENT - According to the 22nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, the service of a President is capped at how many years maximum? ATARI GAMES - Not having secured the rights to the Jaws name from Universal Studios, Atari added what word in tiny print to the name of their unlicensed game before its 1975 debut (which sold approximately 2,000 units)? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges May 10th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST May 11th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST May 27th, 2023 - Theme Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST June 3rd, 2023 - Trashy TV Trivia - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 6:00 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe, Emily, Andrew H. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:07:48

Episode 244: The Sethford Wives

4/28/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Seth for a trivia quiz with topics including Anatomy, Marketing, Disney, Food, Cryptids, Sports and more! Round One ANATOMY - The sclera is a part of which organ in the human body? COMMERCIALS - What product's commercial from 1972 featured someone proclaiming "I can't believe I ate the whole thing"? CURRENT EVENTS - Fox News repeatedly aired allegations that what company’s voting machines were rigged against Trump in the 2020 while knowing the accusations were untrue resulting in a lawsuit followed by a $787.5 million dollar settlement reached on Tuesday 18th of April, 2023? DISNEY SONGS - The song "Circle of Life" was nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, but lost to what other song from The Lion King soundtrack? DISNEY VILLAINS - The evil queen Grimhilde appears in which Disney film? TASTY, TASTY FOOD - The Miami Cuban sandwich is ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard pressed between Cuban bread. The Tampa version adds what salty ingredient? Round Two HISTORY - What dictator famously said "You can pluck a chicken one feather at a time and nobody will notice"? CRYPTIDS - Igopogo, a cryptid said to inhabit Lake Simcoe, is a piece of folklore from which country? Yokozuna, Afa, Sika, Jay, Jimmy, Umaga, Rosey, Solo Sikoa are all members of what family? SOCCER - "The Crescent Stars" is the nickname for what country's national soccer team? 80’s ACTION MOVIES - "Obey" and "Consume" are words hidden in advertisements that are revealed by a special pair of sunglasses in what 1988 sci-fi action film that starred pro wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper? SPACE TRAVEL - What was the final mission of NASA's Apollo program (the most recent time humans have set foot on the moon or traveled beyond low-Earth orbit)? Rate My Question CURRENCIES - Named for a conquistador who explored across the area, the Balboa is the official currency of what country that widely uses the US dollar as well? Final Questions KNIVES - What is the name of the American pocket knife maker/manufacturer (based in bradford, PA since 1905), that has given us models like the Peanut, the Trapper, the Hobo, and the Sodbuster (typically found in American hardware stores) ? 70’S MUSIC - Which American singer-songwriter was the first non-British act to be signed to Apple Records, recording their self-titled debut album alongside The Beatles White Album in London's Trident Studio? MARKETING - Companies creating jingles largely stemmed from the 1924 radio success of a quartet singing "Have you tried" what cereal on air in Minnesota? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges April 26th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST April 27th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST April 29th, 2023 - Community Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G, Dr. AGE Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe, Emily, Andrew H., Joey, Brian K., Zoe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to...

Duration:02:01:56

Episode 243: The KnowNo Files

4/18/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Kyle Anne for a trivia quiz with topics including History, Food, Geography, Inventions, Music, Literature and more! Round One U.S. HISTORY - What president officially declared February "Black History Month"? JAMES BOND - Beginning with 1973's Live and Let Die and ending with 1985's A View to a Kill, which actor has portrayed James Bond in a major film more often than any other? FOOD - Also known as creme parmentier (and vichyssoise) is a popular French soup that is served cold and colloquially known as what dish in the United States? AIRPORTS - Charles M. Schulz airport, named after the creator of Peanuts, is located in what state? HISTORY - Mehmed the Conqueror led the conquest on what former city in 1453 (ending the Byzantine Empire)? VH1 - In 1999, Academy Award nominated director Paul Thomas Anderson pitched a music-centric neo-variety show for VH1 for which only one pilot episode was made; the episode featured special musical guest Elliot Smith and was hosted by which musician and producer? Round Two F1 - Excluding race suspensions, what is the standard maximum length of time of a F1 race? GEOGRAPHY - The Manzanares River runs through which European capital city, which is also the second largest city in the European Union? INVENTIONS - Invented in 1925 by Dr. Charles Brannock the Brannock device is used to this day to measure what part of the body? FIGURE SKATING TURNS - What brand of candy's name could be used to describe a group of figure skaters who can make multi-rotational, one-footed turns on the ice? POP MUSIC - What pop singer holds over 20 Guinness World Records including first solo act to occupy top 3 positions simultaneously on the U.S. singles chart, the most simultaneous top 40 entries on the U.S. singles chart by a female artist, most streamed track on Spotify in one week, and most subscribers for a female musician on YouTube? U.S. HISTORY - On April 4th, 2023, Donald Trump became the second U.S. President to be arrested; who was the first? Rate My Question HISTORICAL LITERATURE - Joseph Conrad's 1899 novel Heart of Darkness describes the bleak living conditions in the Congo under King Leopold of Belgium who sent in mercenary armies to retrieve which valuable natural resource? Final Questions MOVIE DETAILS - Which actor and comedian revealed in a 2009 interview that he still receives residuals for the 1992 film Batman Returns because he was initially under contract to play the part of Robin (before producers cut the role from the film)? ETYMOLOGY - What profession in the field of health gets its name from the Greek meaning "female slave"? YOGA - The common form of yoga which focuses primarily on body posture and is practiced as physical exercise worldwide has what name which is a sanskrit word meaning "force"? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges April 19th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST April 20th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST April 29th, 2023 - Community Trivia - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon,...

Duration:02:24:39

The New Old Appearance

4/1/2023
Quizmasters Elliot, Amelia, Wilson and Locklyn meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Baked Goods, Literature, Animals, French Language, Ancient Egypt, Hummingbirds, Astronomy, Geometry, Hip Hop, Botany, Video Games, Art History and more! Round One BAKED GOODS - Ruth Graves Wakefield invented what delicious baked dessert in 1938? LITERATURE - What is the first children's book that Dr. Seuss wrote? ANIMAL TERMS - What do you call a baby antelope? FRENCH LANGUAGE - What does "salut" mean in French? ANCIENT EGYPT - What is King Tut's full name? HUMMINGBIRDS - About how many times does a North American hummingbird flap its wings in a second? ASTRONOMY - What is the fourth planet away from the sun? ASTRONOMY - What was the first planet that was discovered? Round Two GEOMETRY - How many sides does a dodecagon have? HIP HOP - In "Yeah", a song by Usher, it says "Lil Jon got the 'blank'"; what is the blank? BOTANY - What fruit did the Europeans first think was poisonous? CATS - What taste can't cats feel? MAMMALS - What is the only mammal, other than a platypus, that lays eggs? RAPPERS - What rapper is a villain in a Marvel movie? VIDEO GAMES - What is the most weakest mob in Minecraft? ART HISTORY - Which artist is famous for his artwork titled "The Sunflowers"? Rate My Question CANDY - Which 1932 chocolate bar, still around today, used to come packaged with a vanilla and strawberry nougat bar as well? Final Questions MOVIES - What ultimate bad guy is in Spider-Man: No Way Home? BIOLOGY - What part of the body is made out of the same material as our hair? LGBTQ+ HISTORY - Wendy Carlos invented the synthesizer and was the first transgender person to win a Grammy. She also did the score for what Disney movie that was released in 1982 and got a sequel in 2010? ASTRONOMY - Which planet has the most moons? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges April 5th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST April 6th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST April 15th, 2023 - JAMES BOND TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:12:28

Episode 242: The Backgammon Song

3/24/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Pop Culture, Food, World History, Geometry, Baking Terms, F1 Racing, Aviation, Literature and more! Round One PIZZA - According to mobile pizza ordering app Slice, what ingredient saw the largest increase in orders by users in 2022 (up 8.9% from 2021)? GEOMETRY - How many degrees is each angle in an equilateral triangle? POP CULTURE - Which pop culture icons 1969 funeral saw over 20,000 mourners in attendance? MOVIES - Sharing a name with a first lady, what was the nickname of the Ford Mustang featured in the 1974 film Gone In Sixty Seconds? BAKING TERMS - What is the baking term for when (due to an over-mixed or over-risen dough or batter) a large air gap is produced between the crust and crumb of a baked good? FORMULA 1 - The first F1 race this season took place in what island country in Western Asia and is comprised of a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands? Round Two VOCABULARY - If something is coriaceous, it resembles or has the texture of what material? WORLD HISTORY - Supported by 172 countries, in which decade did the United Nations first propose promoting a temporary stoppage of war on a planetary scale (called a "global ceasefire")? BOARD GAMES - How many triangles are on a backgammon board? POP CULTURE - In 2007, Nicolas Cage bought a house in Rhode Island during a stop on his quest for locating what treasure? AVIATION - U.S. Aviator Lawrence Burst Sperry who passed away in 1923 has attracted suggestions of being the founder of the mile high club due to his invention of what flight aid? FARMING - Popular in both industrial and domestic settings, what is the term for the activity of rearing worms to be used in composting? Rate My Question BEER - While at University in 1954, former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, set a Guinness World Record for drinking what imperial measurement of beer in 11 seconds? Final Questions TECHNOLOGY - "The White Dot" is a technological phenomenon in televisions manufactured from 1940's-70's which displays a lingering dot on the screen for up to a minute and is caused by the discharge of what technological component? LITERATURE - What same three words are in the titles of biographical books about Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Ben Hogan, Benjamin Franklin, Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Spock? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 29nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST March 30rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST April 15th, 2023 - JAMES BOND TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:26:21

Episode 241: French Brakery

3/17/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Sports, Video Games, Hollywood, Geography, History, Anatomy, Literature, Music and more! Round One SOCCER - In soccer, how many yellow cards result in a red card? VIDEO GAMES - Originally released by Nintendo, what was the top-selling non-Atari game released for the Atari 2600? HOLLYWOOD - What actor (also the father to four sons named Peter, Eric, Michael and Joel, who also work in the TV and film industry as actors and producers) was born Isur Danilovic? U.S. GEOGRAPHY - Yellowstone National Park is located primarily in which U.S. State? ANATOMY - In which large gland of the human body would you find the Islets of Langerhans? HOUSEPLANTS - A popular type of indoor plant is Chlorophytum comosum, which gets its common name from what kind of creature? Round Two JAMES BOND - What James Bond film stars Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Yeoh and Teri Hatcher, features a theme song by Sheryl Crow, and was the first in the series to be released after the death of long-time franchise producer Albert R. Broccoli? PSYCHOLOGY - Ergophobia is the irrational fear of what? FAST FOOD - Which international fast food chain opened its first location in Lexington, KY in 1969 and takes its name from a main character of a novel first published in the early 1880's? LANDMARKS - What landmark is nicknamed Le Dame de Ferr (which translates to "Iron Lady")? AFRICAN HISTORY - What capital city of Somalia controlled the East African gold trade for several centuries and was also the birthplace of supermodel Iman? LITERATURE - Which book, often read in high school, begins "When he was nearly 13, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow"? Rate My Question FLAGS - What island nation, which gained independence from the U.K. in 1962, is the only country to not feature any of the colors red, white, or blue on its flag? Final Questions THE BEATLES - What Beatles song released in 1967 features backing vocals from such notable musicians as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithfull, Keith Moon, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash and others? ANATOMY - Located on the head, what part of the body’s name is sometimes used by those in the medical field as a backronym to help remember that part’s five primary components? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 22nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST March 23rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST March 25th, 2023 - FRIENDS TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round.

Duration:01:15:36

Episode 240: The Fifth Wives Club

3/12/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Fletcher for a trivia quiz with topics including History, Movies, Animals, Computers, Greek Mythology, Anatomy, Food & Beverage, Olympics and more! Round One MCU - Besides 2020, which year was the only to have no movie installments in the MCU (since its inception with the release of Iron Man in 2008)? NEW YORK CITY - Though the third largest in terms of land area, which is the least populous of the five New York City boroughs? MOVIES - With an estimated count of 300,000, what movie holds the record for most extras used? ANIMALS - What type of crocodilian is a close relative to the alligator but features a few notable differences including longer and sharper teeth and more agile movement? HISTORY - Operation: Just Cause was the codename of the U.S.invasion of what transcontinental country (spanning from December of 1989 til January of 1990)? COMPUTERS - Simply called 'brain' the first computer virus for IBM PC's (and compatibles) was released in what year? Round Two VIDEO GAMES - What is the name of the video game pair of a honey bear and a bird, that were featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as well as their own series of games? MOVIE LOCATIONS - Found in Western Ireland, what is the real name or the fictional name that is featured as the setting in the intro of 1987's film The Princess Bride? GREEK MYTHOLOGY - Who was the Greek god of language, commerce and thieves? GEOGRAPHY - Keflavik International Airport is located in which country? ANATOMY - Located in the head, what is the common name for what the medical community refers to as the 'tympanic membrane' of the human body? FOOD & BEVERAGE - The company behind what well-known beverage was originally called "Unadulterated Food Products"? Rate My Question HOLLYWOOD - Film director James Cameron has been married four times; three of his ex-wives worked in the film industry. A producer, a director, and an actress. Name two of them. Final Questions VOCABULARY - Coined by Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey, and most well-known for use in comic strips, what is the term for a string of typographic symbols standing in for profanity? CELEBRITIES - In 2006, what celebrity sold their kidney stone for $25,000 with the proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity? OLYMPICS - While 2020 saw the introduction of skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing to the Summer Olympic Games, what activity (first developed in New York City in the 1970's) will be featured as an event for the first time in 2024? ACADEMY AWARDS - Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 15th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST March 16th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST March 25th, 2023 - FRIENDS TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P.,...

Duration:01:42:22

Episode 239: MarcRib

3/5/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Celebrities, Football, Animals, Nuclear Power, Video Games, Television, French Language and more! Round One CELEBRITIES - Michelle Robinson is the maiden name of which famous Michelle (born in 1964)? FOOTBALL - Until the early 80's, former NFL running back Ed Smith was unaware that he was the model for the figure atop which prestigious football award? FOOTBALL - Tom Brady's retirement marks the last professional athlete drafted by what now-defunct Major League Baseball team? SHARKS - Besides the aptly-named 'River Shark' what other kind of shark can survive outside of a salt-water ecosystem and is known for its aggressive nature? FIELDS OF STUDY - Ichthyology is the study of what kind of animal? TELEVISION CHARACTERS - In nuclear power, what is the term for an atomic form of an element having a particular number of neutrons (and therefore its own unique mass)? Round Two INSECTS - Second only to the froghopper insect in its achievement, what kind of wingless, common insect can leap up to 50 times its body length? VIDEO GAMES - What video game company was named after a word used in the ancient board game go (which means to hit a target in Japanese)? TRAFFIC - What kind of device lends its name to a time-saving technique recommended by traffic experts for safely merging? TELEVISION CHARACTERS - Fittingly meaning "one who honors God," what is Reverend Lovejoy's first name in The Simpsons? WORLD HISTORY - Which global conflict began in 1756 primarily between Great Britain and France and was fought in Europe, The Americas and the South Pacific (before concluding in 1763)? FRENCH LANGUAGE - The dish 'Cordon Bleu' translates to what from French to English? Final Questions PHARMACY - Loperamide is a medicine that is used to treat which condition? PHILOSOPHY - Known for his dystopia and utopian fiction, which British author wrote about his mind-opening experiences with mescaline in 1954's The Doors of Perception (the book from which the psychedelic rock band The Doors took their name)? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 8th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST March 9th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST March 25th, 2023 - FRIENDS TRIVIA - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:00:56:55

Episode 238: Fizz, Sizzle and Fart

2/21/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Erik for a trivia quiz with topics including Black History, Television, Video Games, Pop Music, Literature, Fast Food, Animals, Geography and more! Round One PHARMACOLOGY - Nepetalactone is the active ingredient in what pet product? TELEVISION - In Arrested Development, Tobias flips down a custom license plate bearing the name and title of which fellow Fox TV title character after not securing the role (for which Tobias's actor David Cross was once in consideration to play)? BLACK HISTORY - Thurgood Marshall is the first black American to do what? GEOGRAPHY - What American city's name is Spanish for 'holy faith'? ANIMALS - Once plentiful in the Southwestern U.S. around the river basin by which it is named, what is the only venomous lizard native to the United States? GEOGRAPHY - What country, not connected by land, is closest to the United States? Round Two VIDEO GAMES - What fantasy video game franchise, originally developed by Verant Interactive and 989 Studios, has two active MMOs (one of which was launched in 1999 and the other in 2004)? FAST FOOD - Founded in Normal Illinois in 1934, what fast food chain's slogan is "in sight, it must be right"? POP MUSIC - What singer and part-time actress (whose real name is Robyn Fenty), has sold over 250 million records (second only to Madonna as the top-selling female artist) made her acting debut in the straight-to-video movie Bring It On: All or Nothing? LITERATURE - What 1984 William Gibson novel popularized the term "cyberspace" and is the only to have won the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award and the Philip K. Dick Award? MASCOTS - In addition to Snap, Crackle and Pop, what fourth onomatopoeic elf was introduced temporarily in the 1950's? VOCABULARY - Moot, incel and entitlement are all janus words; what is a janus word? Rate My Question VOICE ACTORS - Also referred to as,”the man of a thousand voices” (whose career started in 1927) which male voice actor, voiced over a dozen of the Warner Brothers cartoon characters of the 20th century? Final Questions MEMES - YouTuber Aqualo, using over 770 slices of boiled, decaying potatoes was briefly able to run what video game on a TI-84 calculator? INVENTIONS - G.E. purchased the patent for a special use of a 3-color design from inventor Garrett Morgan in 1923 and built a monopoly making what? 80’s TOYS - P.C., Pancake, Pretty Bit and Potato Chip are characters of what transforming toy line that debuted in 1986 and has had two cartoons (first in 1986 and then a Netflix revival in 2015)? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges February 22nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST February 23rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special...

Duration:01:53:39

Episode 237: Going Mental

2/10/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Movies, Television, Science, Religion, History and more! Round One SUPREME COURT CASES - Loving v. Virginia, settled by the Supreme Court in 1976, found that laws prohibiting what were unconstitutional? MOVIES - "Scarlet", "Blue & Yellow" and "Military" are three types of which subspecies of parrot (that is popular as a companion bird)? THE BIBLE - In the Bible, who is said to have named all of the Earth's animals in the book of Genesis? GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF - What are the names of the three types of challenges in which contestants compete during a typical episode of Great British Bake Off? MEDICAL - Which organs are affected by a Vitamin A deficiency known as xerophthalmia? Round Two MATERIAL SCIENCE -DuPont chemist Wallace Carothers developed what new plastic material in 1930? ANATOMY - What is the term for any fibrous connective tissue that encloses and helps to organize and separate muscles and internal organs? FAST FOOD - What fast food restaurant was started by Jane and Jerry Morrell along with their sons in 1986? ANIME - The 2001 Japanese version of the Cowboy Bebop movie has a subtitle borrowed from what song by Bob Dylan (originally written for the soundtrack of another film, 1973's Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid)? ADVERTISING - Strong enough for a man, pH balanced for a woman for what brand's antiperspirant? CAROUSELS - The oldest stationary carousel in the world was first built in 1780 in which European country? Rate My Question INSECTS - Documented in some species of insects, pseudoscorpions, and other arachnids, what is the process called where the offspring consume the mother within the first few weeks of life? Final Questions 00’s TELEVISION - What show (that ran from 2005–2017) involves the partnership of FBI agent Seeley Booth and forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan portrayed by David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel (respectively)? Sharing a name with a famous uncle, what was the character name of the pet dog who appeared on 177 episodes of Married with Children? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges January 15th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST January 16th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST February 18th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge: Star Wars Edition - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:23:02

Episode 236: Lamborghini Alfredo

2/6/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Skyler for a food-themed quiz with other topics including TV, Sports, Cars, Languages, Astronomy and more! Introduction COOKING - A mirepoix is a flavor base for cooked dishes which most commonly includes which three vegetables? Round One VEGETABLES - Lollo rosso, oilseed and summercrisp are varieties of which vegetable (which shares its name with a jam band)? SEINFELD - Which arcade game debuted in 1981, features the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy" as its game music and is featured in an episode of Seinfeld where George discovers he still holds a decade-old high score on a local machine? NICKELODEON - Getting her start in the early 90's (starring in Kraft Mayonnaise commercial and movies like Fried Green Tomatoes and the show Orange is the New Black), Constance Shulman was the voice actor for what Nickelodeon cartoon character? CARS - Which car maker produces the models Chiron and Veyron? GEOGRAPHY - Which northeastern city is the U.S.'s smallest state capital by population (and the only one without a McDonald's)? ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - Based on the color of what part of a chicken's body can you predict their egg's shell? Round Two WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN - Competitors of the World's Strongest Man competition are often challenged to "toss" various increasing weights of what kind of object over a 14.6 ft tall bar? EMO MUSIC - What Philadelphia-based pop and indie folk group with a name that is a romantic pun based on a U.S. State, is known for songs such as "Cut Yr Teeth" and "This Song Used to Be About You?" BAND MEMBERS OF 2010’s MIDWEST EMO REVIVAL GROUPS - What band, active from 1997-2007 before reuniting in 2014, was formed by Mike Kinsella and Steve Holmes while both were still attending High School in Wheeling, Illinois? VOCABULARY - Ovine is relating to or resembling sheep, bovine to cattle; what is caprine relating to or resembling? FOOD TERMS - Overrun is a term referring to the amount of air that is mixed into what sweet treat? LANGUAGES - Lazar Ludwig Zamenhof invented which language, intended the be a universal second language for international communication? ASTRONOMY - Using a telescope of his own design in 1610, Galileo changed the field of astronomy forever when he observed and discovered four moons that, at the time, interestingly, did not belong to Earth but which other planet in our solar system? SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES - Many modern discoveries, like mercury thermometers, refrigeration, pasteurization, and the glass bottle, came to be while trying to solve multiple problems while processing what beverage? Rate My Question EXTRACTS - Carmine, a red dye commonly used in Campari, Lipstick, and General Tso sauces is derived from what type of scale insect? Final Questions OLYMPICS - During the 1992 Summer Olympics, what country won the Men's Basketball bronze medal while famously sponsored by the rock band The Grateful Dead due to the country's dire economic situation? In 2001, what surpassed tuna as America's most eaten seafood? STAR WARS - What three-word phrase was adopted by Star Wars purists after George Lucas's notorious edit of the cantina scene for 1997’s Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges February 8th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST February 9th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST February 18th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge: Star Wars Edition - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn,...

Duration:02:29:46

Episode 235: Got Gushy

1/31/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Band Names, Advertising, TV Shows, U.S. History, Fast Food Chains, Religion, Geography, Gemstones and more! Round One BAND NAMES - What music duo, active from 1993-2021, got their name from a review of its members previous group? ADVERTISING - Widely recognized by many as the first popular filtered cigarette Kent famous micronite filter was originally made from what material promising the "greatest health protection in history"? TRANSFORMERS - The final role of which legendary actor and filmmaker was as which planet-sized Transformers character that debuted in the 1986 animated film? SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - On Saturday Night Live, the Coneheads claim to be from what country (as a cover for their real home planet remulak)? U.S. HISTORY - In 1660, Mary Dyer was one of four individuals executed in Boston for practicing which religion (whose formal name would later become the "Religious Society of Friends")? FAST FOOD CHAINS - What fast food chain is known as hungry Jack's in Australia due to a trademark dispute? Round Two RELIGION - Located between Syria and Israel what is the most spiritually diverse country in the Middle East recognizing 18 different sects? CITIES IN EUROPE - Canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings are distinguishing characteristics for which European city that is the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium? AGRICULTURE - What is the primary component of the hard exoskeletons of animals such as crabs and lobsters that is used in the formation of edible films and as an additive to thicken and stabilize foods and food emulsions? GEMSTONES - Which green birthstone of August was known as 'topazion' by ancient greeks and is known to form in molten rock? SCIENCE - A pycnometer is used to learn what characteristic of a liquid? BIBLE QUOTES - “Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish!” is a quote from the 31st and final chapter of which book of The Old Testament? Rate My Question TV SHOWS - What is the name of a 2011 movie and a 2015 TV show (that only had one season) that both center around the Mind enhancing drug? VOCABULARY - What is the only word in the English language to have every vowel in alphabetical order (and if you do the adverb forms, sometimes Y)? Final Questions HOCKEY - Which NHL team began as the Quebec Nordiques before relocating to the U.S. and being the first professional sports team to bring a championship to their city (defeating the Florida Panthers in the 1996 Stanley Cup final)? CHEMISTRY - Used in everything from tree stump removal and fireworks to meat processing and fertilizer potassium nitrate kno3 is also known by what name? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges February 1st, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST February 2nd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST February 18th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge: Star Wars Edition - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim,...

Duration:01:44:33

Episode 234: Drey Day

1/20/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Logan and Adam for a trivia quiz with topics including Literature, Biology, Technology, Movies, Comic Books, Plants, Japanese Folklore, LGBTQ+ History and more! Introduction PHYSICISTS - The composite compact lens used in lighthouses is named after which French physicist who developed it? BOY BANDS - What influential boy band was formed by Bobby Brown in 1978 and had a name was intended to reference the Jackson 5? CLASSIC TELEVISION - On The Three Stooges, what is Curly's characteristic laugh that became a catchphrase? Round One LITERATURE - Meaning "home ruler", what is the first name of Dr. Jekyll? BIOLOGY - What is the biological term for the mixture of water and salts that surround the nucleus of a cell? TECHNOLOGY - What was the name for a set of chains attached to a woman's belt often holding items like a pair of scissors thimble or compact mirror? LGBTQ+ HISTORY - Occurring 3 years before the famous Stonewall Riots in New York, the 1966 Compton Cafeteria Riots was a turning point in trans activism. In what city did these riots take place? MOVIES - What film and television production company was named as such by Rob Reiner who took it from the setting of several stories by Stephen King? COMIC BOOKS - Which Marvel superhero team was the subject of Stephen King's first foray into writing for comic books, penning a short story in an anthology book whose profits went towards famine relief in Africa? Round Two TAYLOR SWIFT - The title of Taylor Swift's 2022 hit song "Lavender Haze" was inspired by an expression the singer heard while watching what TV drama series that debuted in 2007? ANIMALS - A 'drey' is the name of a nest for what rodent? GOLDEN GIRLS - Which actress on The Golden Girls served in the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve in World War II? RELIGION - Although not named in The Bible itself, the Three Magi are canonized saints; what are at least two of their names? POISONOUS PLANTS - Known to botanists as nerium, what is the common name for a plant so poisonous that its toxins can be transferred to honey by bees who have visited its beautiful flowers? BASKETBALL - In basketball, what position acts as playmaker, retains position of the ball and runs the team's offense? Rate My Question MOVIE STUDIOS - Appearing for only a brief moment, the words "get off me" appear in what movie studio's title sequence? Final Questions JAPANESE FOLKLORE - The Shirume from Japanese folklore is known for having an eye on what unusual location? LGBTQ+ HISTORY - Which U.S. president who had one relationship with a woman and three relationship with men is believed by many historians to have been the second queer president? INFAMOUS FIGURES - Thomas Noguchi, who was fired by the city of Los Angeles for reportedly celebrating and dancing over the news that Robert F. Kennedy was shot, famously held which position for the city? U.S. PRESIDENTS - What three presidents have attended military academies? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges January 25th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST January 26th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST February 18th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge: Star Wars Edition - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam,...

Duration:02:10:58

Episode 233: Clapicus Cheekicus

1/13/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Sports, Dogs, Vintage Toys, Business Terms, James Bond and more! Round One MEDICAL - What does an analgesic relieve? LORD OF THE RINGS - In The Lord of the Rings, the powerful wizard Gandalf succumbs to his injuries following a battle in Khazad-dum with what type of demonic creature? BUSINESS TERMS - 'Caveat emptor' is latin for what (a contract law principle that controls the sale of real property after the date of closing but may also apply to sales of other goods)? DOGS - Known for its keen sense of smell, which friendly and good-natured breed of dog is more popular as a pet in the U.S. and Canada than in its native England (where it was commonly used to hunt hare and rabbit)? BUSINESS TERMS - What dairy term is used to describe turnover or loss of customers (usually expressed as an annual percentage)? CLASSIC ARCADE GAMES - Which classic arcade game sees players mounting an ostrich or stork to collide with each other (or enemy knights who pilot buzzards)? Round Two SPORTS HISTORY - What country is home to cave paintings featuring the earliest depictions of sports (sprinting and wrestling) dated to circa 15,300 years ago? WORLD CUP - FIFA has probed into how which celebrity chef, celebrated through memes, was able to get on the field and hold the World Cup? VINTAGE TOYS - Produced in 1979, the highest-selling Star Wars toy at auction was sold in 2019 for $185,850 and featured which character? ROMAN GODS - Who is the Roman God of thunder? JAMES BOND - With the exception of Dr. No, what phrase is shown on screen at the end of every James Bond film? U.S. HISTORY - In what decade was the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act Passed? Final Questions ART - What artist holds the record for the most stolen artworks in the world, with more than 1,000 of their artworks reported missing (as of 2020)? CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES - At 310 feet tall and 721 feet long, the world's largest land vehicle is a gigantic version of what type of common construction vehicle? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges January 25th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST January 26th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:07:30

Episode 232: Leo Nardodaninjaturtle

1/3/2023
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for their first quiz of 2023 with topics including Television, Music, Geography, MCU, Medical, Science, The Olympics and more! Round One TELEVISION - Only Murders in the Building marks the first regular series role (on a non-variety show) for which of its principal cast members? JAZZ - American jazz musician John Coltrane is famous for playing which instrument? SPEED RECORDS - Which name belongs to both a car manufacturer's whose V-12 engines set the first 300+ mph land speed record in 1933 and an airplane company whose ‘Spirit of Innovation’ is, as of 2022, the world’s fastest electric vehicle? CLASSIC TELEVISION - Premiering in 1948, the variety show Toast of the Town eventually became known by what name? LYRICS TO GO - The lyrics to the Depeche Mode song "Personal Jesus" were inspired by a biography of which music icon? OLYMPICS - In what decade did Jesse Owens won four gold medals? Round Two GEOGRAPHY - What Asian island country was previously called "Formosa"? 90’S SNACKS - "Tastes like real pizza, only louder," was a tagline of what brand of chips that was made and sold by Keebler until the company was sold in the late 90's? MEDICAL - What does a carminative drug relieve? MCU - The M-Class spaceship that Tony Stark and Nebula find themselves aboard in the opening scenes of Avengers: Endgame, that also appears in Avengers: Infinity War and Thor: Love and Thunder, is named for which rock singer songwriter who broke out with their 1979 debut album "In the Heat of the Night"? ASTRONOMY - Which constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux found in? PHYSICS - In physics, What is the term for the group of electrons used in tubes to render images on television screens and computer monitors in the mid- to late-20th century? Rate My Question MUSIC - Musician Marc Bell joined what NYC-based band in 1978? Joining this band required him to take a new stage name, which was based on the name Marc, but unfortunately left out the 'C'. Final Questions INSANE CLOWN POSSE - What is the name of the metaphysical concept that runs through the music of the Insane Clown Posse that describes souls awaiting judgment before going to heaven or hell? HEBREW - What Hebrew word's common English translations include "verily", "truly" and "let it be so"? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges January 11th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST January 18th, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST January 19th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:41:58

Episode 231: The Night Before Quizmas

12/23/2022
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a semi-Holiday-themed trivia quiz with topics including Christmas Traditions, U.S. Holidays, Cartoon Characters, Vegetables, Star Wars, Medical, Etymology and more! Round One CARTOON CHARACTERS - Gumble is the last name of what Simpsons character? CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - What Christmas tradition was first developed by German Lutherans in the 1700s as a celebration of the liturgical season? VEGETABLES - Alpha, Nevada and Snow Crown are types of which vegetable? U.S. HOLIDAYS - Which holiday originated in the U.S. in the wake of the L.A. Watts riots and whose seven principles include unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith? ETYMOLOGY - The word wiki, as in Wikipedia, means 'quick' in what language? STAR WARS - After meeting the Sith Lord for a photo in 1977, which singer introduced herself to Star Wars actor Mark Hamill as “Darth Vader’s Wife”, but left her San Franciscan rock group before they famously performed “Light the Sky on Fire” during the cult-classic Star Wars Holiday Special? Round Two PARTIES - What kind of holiday party first took place in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2000, setting off an annual trend for decades to come? 2010’S TELEVISION - What TV show that premiered in 2017 has had episodes including "Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair", "An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius" and "Graduation"? CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - Mari Lwyd is a Southern Welsh Christmas Time tradition where townsfolk go from door to door requesting food and drink through song, while wearing the skeleton of what kind of animal SCIENCE - The Koppen-Geiger system, first developed in 1884, with modifications made by both scientists, is ud to classify what? MEDICAL - According to the American Association for Anatomy's Anatomical Science Education Journal, The Twelve Days of Christmas Song is "Ingrained in medical school folk law" as a mnemonic device to help remember which twelve parts of the brain? NFL - How many regular season games does each team play in the NFL? Rate My Question MOVIES - Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy consists of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End. Name the color that represents each film, per the director. Final Questions TECHNOLOGY - What were the first man-made objects to break the sound barrier? CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - In Catalonia, it is a Christmas tradition to include a joke figurine called a caganer in their nativity scenes. What is the caganer doing in the nativity scene? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges *GENIUS WEEK* December 28th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST December 29th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:06:30

Episode 230: The Dusty Files

12/16/2022
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Canadian Football, 00’s Reality TV, Ancient Greece, 90’s Movies, Animals, Art, Star Trek, Judaism, Medical and more! Round One CANADIAN FOOTBALL - In Canadian football, the Argonauts defeated the Blue Bombers to win the Grey Cup. In what city, the largest in Manitoba, do the Blue Bombers call home? 2000’s REALITY TV - Which Playboy Playmate had her own E! series in 2004 following the court battle over her dead elderly billionaire husband's money, her son, lawyer, assistant and her dog Sugar Pie? ANCIENT GREECE - What name for a temple derives from the Ancient Greek meaning "to all Gods"? 90’s MOVIES - What 1993 movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger whose character contains a dead mobster fart bomb by dropping the corpse in a tar pit? ARTIFACTS - In what European city would you find the Book of Kells? SNAKES - Only to be found naturally in South Asia, what is the longest venomous snake in the world (on average) and whose diet primarily consists of lesser snakes? Round Two ART MOVEMENTS - What French architecture and design movement flourished in the U.S. and across Europe in the 1920's and 1930's? GREETINGS - The hongi, which is performed by two people pressing their noses together, is a traditional greeting by what indigenous people? STAR TREK - In 2013's Star Trek: Into Darkness, which Star Trek main character is killed by the villainous Khan? MEDICAL - Where is the axillary temperature taken? JUDAISM - Seeking to explore mystical aspects of The Torah, the Zohar is the foundational text of which philosophy in Judaism? ANTHROPOLOGY - What word for a small human development comes from the diminutive for an old French word that means "little development"? Rate My Question MEDICAL - Sometimes referred to as "medical worry beads" or "the endocrine rosary"; the orchidometer is a medical instrument used to measure the volume of what? Final Questions CAR COMPANIES - What car company was named for the founder of Detroit, Michigan? ANIMALS - In order to ensure maximum nutrition from their food, rabbits utilize a special part of their stomach to digest what part of their regular diet? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges December 21st, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST December 22nd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Cam, Littlestoflambs, Seth If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:00:58:43

Episode 229: Hasenpfeffer Incorporated

12/9/2022
Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Sports, Food, Tarot, Biology, Medical, James Bond, 80’s TV, Shakespeare, Wine and more! Round One SPORTS - What racket/paddle sport was invented in the 1960's in the Pacific Northwest, is played on a doubles badminton court and was named the fastest growing sport in the United States by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association in 2021 and 2022? FOOD - Hasenpfeffer is a stew made from what animal? TAROT - Tarot cards are often classified into which four suits? ANIMAL BIOLOGY - Metachrosis is the ability for an animal to do what? MEDICAL - Often removed during medical emergencies, what worm-shaped organ do humans share with chimpanzees and is believed to have once-aided digestion of course plant matter in early humans? NFL - This year the NFL made history by hosting its first football game in what European country on November 13th, 2022? Round Two JAMES BOND - For how many 007 films did Timothy Dalton play James Bond? 80’s TV - Which actress on The Golden Girls was born a year earlier than the actress who played her character’s daughter on the series? FRUITS - Used to make a red liqueur when soaked in gin, what is the fruit of the Blackthorn or prunus spinosa? FIGURE SKATING - Named for the Austrian skater who invented and first performed it in 1913, what is the highest-point value jump in figure skating? WORLD LEADERS - In 2005, Yulia Tymoshenko became the first female prime minister of which country (the second largest in Europe)? SHAKESPEARE - Which of Shakespeare's tragedies has an ending that was wholly rewritten in 1681 due to audience's perception that the original was "too depressing" before returning to popularity in the 19th century, and whose title character has been played on-screen by Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, Brian Blessed and Burgess Meredith? Rate My Question WINE - Originally planted during the Turkish invasion, the Bleu de Cologne is the world's oldest producing grape vine and is located in which nation along the Adriatic? Final Questions FISH - A member of the halfbeak family, what funny looking silver baitfish has a name which means "extravagant publicity or fuss"? GEOMETRY - A hendecagon is a plane figure with how many straight sides? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges December 14th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST December 15th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Cam, Littlestoflambs, Seth If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Duration:01:14:03