Episode 22: Al Roker's Hog

11/26/18 • 72 min

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Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast

Quizmasters Lee & Marc continue their discussion on scoring methodology.

Trivia Questions

Round One

What band had albums such as Ghost in the Machine, Regatta de Blanc and Synchronicity?
What are the names of the three main robots that inhabit the Sattelite of Love in the sci-fi comedy series Mystery Science Theater 3000?
The law passed in 1873 that called for the "suppression of trade in and the circulation of of obscene literature and articles of immoral use" was called what?
An anemometer is a scientific instrument used to measure what, replacing the Beaufort scale?
Which element appears ninth on the periodic table?
Before Baseball took the lead, what sport was considered to be the national past time, packing the original Madison Square Garden with spectators on April 10, 1880 for a six-day long event? Round Two
What is the name of the lamp mascot featured in the Pixar logo?
Who was the first U.S. President to be born in California?
Samurai follow an unwritten code of morals, meaning “way of the warrior”, which translates to what word in Japanese?
During which war was Joan of Arc burned at the stake?
According to superstition, what item of clothing is unlucky to leave on a bed?
In 1917, Finland declared its independence from what country? Final Question
In The Bible, what is the first plague of Egypt?
Which musical artist was Weird Al instructed by lawyers to not look at during the American Music Awards, to which the parody artist responded by sending the same instructions back?

Missed Corrections

On the last episode, Lee sang the theme to the movie "Waiting to Exhale" and credited it to Toni Braxton. It was, in fact, performed by Whitney Houston. - Submitted by Jamie

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Which rock star of Jewish-descent is related to the beloved weatherman Al Roker? - Submitted by Gil

Quizmasters Lee & Marc continue their discussion on scoring methodology.

Trivia Questions

Round One

What band had albums such as Ghost in the Machine, Regatta de Blanc and Synchronicity?
What are the names of the three main robots that inhabit the Sattelite of Love in the sci-fi comedy series Mystery Science Theater 3000?
The law passed in 1873 that called for the "suppression of trade in and the circulation of of obscene literature and articles of immoral use" was called what?
An anemometer is a scientific instrument used to measure what, replacing the Beaufort scale?
Which element appears ninth on the periodic table?
Before Baseball took the lead, what sport was considered to be the national past time, packing the original Madison Square Garden with spectators on April 10, 1880 for a six-day long event? Round Two
What is the name of the lamp mascot featured in the Pixar logo?
Who was the first U.S. President to be born in California?
Samurai follow an unwritten code of morals, meaning “way of the warrior”, which translates to what word in Japanese?
During which war was Joan of Arc burned at the stake?
According to superstition, what item of clothing is unlucky to leave on a bed?
In 1917, Finland declared its independence from what country? Final Question
In The Bible, what is the first plague of Egypt?
Which musical artist was Weird Al instructed by lawyers to not look at during the American Music Awards, to which the parody artist responded by sending the same instructions back?

Missed Corrections

On the last episode, Lee sang the theme to the movie "Waiting to Exhale" and credited it to Toni Braxton. It was, in fact, performed by Whitney Houston. - Submitted by Jamie

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Which rock star of Jewish-descent is related to the beloved weatherman Al Roker? - Submitted by Gil

Previous Episode

Episode 21: A Tale of Two Captains

Quizmasters Lee & Marc discuss scoring methodology and Lee's recent experimentation at a recent game.

Trivia Questions

Twin brothers Ross and Norris McWhirter are best known for creating what reference book?
Geographically speaking, The Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the MetLife building all have their own what, that other buildings don't?
Who was James Garfield's vice president?
In what 1994 movie did Marlon Brando paste Johnny Depp's lines to his coffee cup so he could read them in the scene correctly, a movie also featuring Selena Quintanilla-Perez's one and only movie role?
Which space shuttle comes first alphabetically?
What 1985 single location mystery comedy movie stars Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd and Tim Curry?
What supernatural horror film takes place in the fictional town of Cuesta Verde?
Salvidor Dali's painting of dripping clocks has what official title?
Which US state is known as the Hawkeye State?
What snack food brand logo has letter's designed to look like two people enjoying the snack?
What happens when a player rolls three doubles in a row in a game of Monopoly?
Specifically, what style of walking is prohibited by law in Hileah, FL?
What was the name of the Clinton's labrador retriever in 1997?
If caught cheating, the NBA team from San Antonio, TX could be accused of being what eight-letter word, which means "to lack authenticity or to be fake, not genuine, false, counterfit, etc."

Missed Corrections

Lee did not personally credit Justin Peterson with providing the question about Doritos being invented in Disneyland, so he takes the opportunity to ask a few other pieces of interesting Disney Parks trivia provided by his friend.

Rate My Question

Which 4 US States are officially designated as commonwealths? - Taylor
The athletic teams of what Southeastern Conference school share a name with a band of which Lionel Richie was a member from 1968-82? - The Guy Who Knows Everything, Portland, OR

Next Episode

Episode 23: I Can Skip-It In My Dreams

Quizmasters Marc and Lee are joined by Max and Lucas of Team Moist fresh off a victory at a live Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge. They talk about their trivia beginnings in and the allure of trivia, including a connection to Marc's trivia origin. Max and Lucas also ask several questions of Marc & Lee, stumping and marveling the Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast hosts with a dazzling display of trivia.

Questions

What 2 college teams played for a record 7 overtimes on Saturday night with a final score of 74-72?
What flower is so popular that it is the state flower of Rhode Island, New Jersey, Illinois and Wisconsin?
The poise is the unit of measurement for what attribute of liquids?
What word can mean either a shaggy, wool cloth or in architecture, a flat face with images or sculptural elements?
In what year did the popular cartoon Spongebob Squarepants premiere on Nickelodeon?
What is the name of the actor who during the filming of Rocky IV hit Sylvestor Stallone so hard that he was hospitalized in intensive care for the following 5 days?
What are the first names of the members of the monkees?
In ancient memes, who "was here" first, often depicted with a large nose coming over a wall?
In memes this week, what did they do surgery on?
Who narrated the 1966 classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas?
What Dalton Trumbo novel was awarded the National Book Award for Most Original Book in 1939?
With her band No Doubt, Gwen Stefani had a hit in 2003 with a cover of "It's My Life," originally performed by what 80's English Rock Band?
What did Wrigley produce and sell before gum?
What was Adolf Hitler's dog's name?
Jayne Mansfield is the mother of what actor from TV's Law & Order?
According to screenwriter Joel Coen, in the first draft of the Big Lebowski, The Dude's source of income was that he was the heir to the fortune of what iconic toy from the 1980's?