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Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast - Episode 191: Brass Bagpipes
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Episode 191: Brass Bagpipes

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02/28/22 • 77 min

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Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast

Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz on topics including Retro Games, Musical Instruments, Greek Mythology, College Football, Pop Music and more!

Round One

  • AIRPORTS - With a size of nearly all five New York boroughs together, the King Fahd Airport is the largest in the world and is located in what country?
  • MOTTOS - What Latin word appears on the New York State flag that was often used by legendary Marvel creator Stan Lee?
  • PRO WRESTLING - What two Rocky III co-stars won the final match of the very first Wrestlemania?
  • RETRO GAMES - What game was released on the NES in 1988 and is a side-scrolling beat 'em up with players taking on the roles of the Lee twins?
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Which modern brass instrument was originally called "the sackbut" until the 19th century?
  • WEIGHTLIFTING - In competitive powerlifting, what signal is used to represent a judge's opinion of a successful lift that may contribute to a powerlifter total score?

Round Two

  • GREEK MYTHOLOGY - Slayed by Theseus, Asterion is a figure of Greek mythology who is more popularly known by what name?
  • OLYMPICS - 1996 marked the first time that which Asian nation participated in an Olympics held on American soil?
  • GAMBLING - In 1974, which state's lottery office became the first in the U.S. to offer scratch off tickets?
  • COLLEGE FOOTBALL - Which house is home to the stadium nicknamed "The Big House" a stadium used for college football that holds a capacity of 107, 601.
  • TAYLOR SWIFT - According to a 2017 interview with Vogue, what song (from the soundtrack of a 1999 teen romance movie) was the first song Taylor Swift ever learned how to play on guitar?
  • BUSINESS - Amazon Japan's Obo-san Bin service delivers what religious necessity?

Rate My Question

  • MUSIC - What popular Janis Joplin song was missed by the censors and can be heard on the radio or even in grocery stores dropping not one but two mf'ers?

Final Questions

  • HISTORY - Put these historical time scales into size order from biggest to shortest: Era, Age, Period, Eon, Epoch
  • MOVIES - What 1989 science-fiction movie was directed by James Cameron and won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • March 2nd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT
  • March 3rd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT

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, Brandon, Issa, Adam V., Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service)
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Matthew, Captain Nick, Grant, Mo, Jenny, Rick G., Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Justin M., Robb, Rikki, Jon Lewis, Moo, Tim, Nabeel, Patrick, Jon, Adam B., Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Luc, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Sai, Cara, Megan, Christopher, Brandon, Sarah, FoxenV, Laurel, A-A-Ron, Loren, Hbomb, Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C., Mike. K

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Links:

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Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz on topics including Retro Games, Musical Instruments, Greek Mythology, College Football, Pop Music and more!

Round One

  • AIRPORTS - With a size of nearly all five New York boroughs together, the King Fahd Airport is the largest in the world and is located in what country?
  • MOTTOS - What Latin word appears on the New York State flag that was often used by legendary Marvel creator Stan Lee?
  • PRO WRESTLING - What two Rocky III co-stars won the final match of the very first Wrestlemania?
  • RETRO GAMES - What game was released on the NES in 1988 and is a side-scrolling beat 'em up with players taking on the roles of the Lee twins?
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Which modern brass instrument was originally called "the sackbut" until the 19th century?
  • WEIGHTLIFTING - In competitive powerlifting, what signal is used to represent a judge's opinion of a successful lift that may contribute to a powerlifter total score?

Round Two

  • GREEK MYTHOLOGY - Slayed by Theseus, Asterion is a figure of Greek mythology who is more popularly known by what name?
  • OLYMPICS - 1996 marked the first time that which Asian nation participated in an Olympics held on American soil?
  • GAMBLING - In 1974, which state's lottery office became the first in the U.S. to offer scratch off tickets?
  • COLLEGE FOOTBALL - Which house is home to the stadium nicknamed "The Big House" a stadium used for college football that holds a capacity of 107, 601.
  • TAYLOR SWIFT - According to a 2017 interview with Vogue, what song (from the soundtrack of a 1999 teen romance movie) was the first song Taylor Swift ever learned how to play on guitar?
  • BUSINESS - Amazon Japan's Obo-san Bin service delivers what religious necessity?

Rate My Question

  • MUSIC - What popular Janis Joplin song was missed by the censors and can be heard on the radio or even in grocery stores dropping not one but two mf'ers?

Final Questions

  • HISTORY - Put these historical time scales into size order from biggest to shortest: Era, Age, Period, Eon, Epoch
  • MOVIES - What 1989 science-fiction movie was directed by James Cameron and won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • March 2nd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT
  • March 3rd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT

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, Brandon, Issa, Adam V., Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service)
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Matthew, Captain Nick, Grant, Mo, Jenny, Rick G., Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Justin M., Robb, Rikki, Jon Lewis, Moo, Tim, Nabeel, Patrick, Jon, Adam B., Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Luc, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Sai, Cara, Megan, Christopher, Brandon, Sarah, FoxenV, Laurel, A-A-Ron, Loren, Hbomb, Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C., Mike. K

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Links:

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Episode 190: KnowNo Continental

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Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Kyle Anne for a general knowledge quiz on topics including Candy, Art, U.S. History, Geography, Animation, NHL, Anime and more!

Round One

  • GUM FLAVORS - "The taste, the taste, the taste is gonna move ya!" was a tagline for what chewing gum during the 1980's, which has been described as featuring a mix of coconut, pineapple, and peach flavors?
  • CANDY - What candy, purchased by Tootsie Roll Industries in 1993, comes in two standard sizes: the Large Pop and the Junior Pop?
  • AFRICAN ART - The second largest collection of African art in North America is located at which popular tourist destination?
  • U.S. PRESIDENTS - The 12th, which U.S. President is the only to have died after eating too many cherries?
  • GEOGRAPHY - The United States and Canada share the longest land border between any two countries; what two countries are in second place, with a land border that stretches 7,644 km?
  • ANIMATION - Disney's Hollywood Studios Park in Orlando, FL, is home to a massive homage to which animated cartoon character, considered to be the first when it debuted in a 1914 short film?

Round Two

  • VEGETABLES - The most popular variety of what vegetable was named after George Washington's wife, Martha Washington?
  • NHL - In what decade did the NHL expand from its original six teams to 12?
  • POP STARS - The Kali River Rapids, a circular water raft ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World, Orlando, was the favorite ride of which Disney-associated pop star (whose image is painted onto one of the wall's in the ride queue)?
  • POWER - How many standard AA batteries do you need to make up the same voltage of a 9V battery?
  • FAST FOOD - What international fast food chain began as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in 2001?
  • PROTESTING DISNEY - To protest there perceived involvement in the Vietnam War, Disneyland in Anaheim California was invaded on August 6th 1970 the 25th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing by which radical counterculture group of political pranksters?

Rate My Question

  • AGRICULTURE - Name 3 states where the number of cattle is higher than the human population.

Final Questions

  • DISNEY PROPS - The newly refurbished Jungle Cruise attraction in Magic Kingdom features a plane which was previously used for which classic movie scene in The Great Movie Ride (before it closed)?
  • ANIME - What famous anime character joined the Gundam series in a 2021 crossover event celebrating both series’ 40th anniversary?
  • GAME SHOW HOSTS - Peter Marshall, John Bauman, Pete Davidson and Tom Bergeron were all hosts of what game show that ran on-and-off from 1966-2004?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • February 23rd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT
  • February 24th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT

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 – Brandon, Issa, Adam V., Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service)
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Matthew, Captain Nick, Grant, Mo, Jenny, Rick G., Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Justin M., Robb, Rikki, Jon Lewis, Moo, Tim, Nabeel, Patrick, Jon, Adam B., Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Luc, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Cara, Megan, Christopher, Brandon, Sarah, FoxenV, Laurel, A-A-Ron, Loren, Hbomb, Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C., Mike. K

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Special Guest: Kyle Anne.

Links:

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Episode 192: Mommy Milky

Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz on topics including Dogs, Fruits, Marvel, Geography, History, Candy, Sports, Insects, Medical Terms and more!

Round One

  • DOGS - Kim Kardashian's dog, Rocky, whom she co-owned with ex- Reggie Bush and was seen on the show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, was of what breed?
  • FRUITS - Carolina Cross, Golden Midget and Orange Glow are all cultivars of what fruit known botanically as a pepo?
  • MARVEL - Which Marvel character is named after and inspired by a 1968 song by The Beatles?
  • GEOGRAPHY - The White Mountains are a mountain range that cover approximately 1/4 of what state?
  • HISTORY - Which country, that exists today, was officially founded in 1867?
  • RAPPERS - By what name is rapper Robert Rahmeek Williams?

Round Two

  • CANDY - In what decade were Reese's Peanut Butter Cups introduced?
  • CANNABIS - Gaining popularity in the 1910's, what Mexican folk song is the earliest known song to explicitly reference weed?
  • FAMOUS ROLES - Actor Ron Ely played which famous titular character from 1966-1968 on a TV show based on a book published in 1912?
  • SPORTS - Fronton is the term for the court used in which sport?
  • INSECTS - A pismire is an antiquated term for what insect?
  • ANCIENT GAMES - What is the name of the ancient version of Backgammon enjoyed by the ancient Egyptians?
  • DISEASES - What illness, largely associated with social stigma, is also known as Hansen's Disease?

Rate My Question

  • GEOGRAPHY - What three Asian countries are the only in the world that have unique starting letters in their names?

Final Questions

  • MEDICAL TERMS - What is the medical term for the first milk that a mother produces for baby?
  • SONG TITLES - What title was shared by three different songs by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Huey Lewis and the News, and Jennifer Rush, which all achieved UK or US #1 positions within a few months of each other?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • March 9th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT
  • March 10th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT

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, Brandon, Issa, Adam V., Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service)
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Matthew, Captain Nick, Grant, Mo, Jenny, Rick G., Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Justin M., Robb, Rikki, Jon Lewis, Moo, Tim, Nabeel, Patrick, Jon, Adam B., Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Luc, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Nathan, Sai, Cara, Megan, Christopher, Brandon, Sarah, FoxenV, Laurel, A-A-Ron, Loren, Hbomb, Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C., Mike. K

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Links:

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