Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 211 ratingsA trivia podcast for anyone who loves cool trivia and sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz.
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236 – Eurovision Song Contest 2023
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 BytesIt's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeeear! We take a break from our hiatus to bring you our annual recap of the Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Lauren have Some Thoughts about this year's entrants, and we hope you do too. Later, enjoy some questions from "I Wrote a Quiz (Postcards from the Edge)." . . . [Music: 1) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
235 – CHEE2EALONG, Part Deux
December 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 87 BytesFor our season 2 finale, please join us on a sequel to everyone's favorite multisensory podcast experience: CHEESEALONG, Part Deux! To eat along with us as you learn, you will want to procure: Gjetost, Roquefort, smoked (or unsmoked) pepper jack, and Parmigiano Reggiano. [We also recommend some fresh or dried fruit, jam, crackers, and nuts to round out your cheese plate.] We're going on a sweet, salty, spicy, umami journey today. Later, your hosts squeeze in some other trivia topics they...
234 – The Sorceress Who Left Too Soon
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 44 BytesToday, learn all about an accomplished female Mexican surrealist (--no, not that one). In this episode, Lauren paints a portrait of Remedios Varo, and later, gives us a quiz about artist’s biopics! . . . [Music: 1) Meydän, "Surreal Forest," 2018. Courtesy of Meydän, CC BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
233 – The World’s Most Traveled Girl
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 51 BytesWhat was your first job at age 16? Was it... A) bagging groceries, B) making pizzas, C) babysitting, or D) driving an automobile (that you would repair yourself when it broke down) across five continents while filming your journey for travelogue movies? This episode, Julia shines a headlight on the incredible Aloha Wanderwell, "the world's most traveled girl." Later, take a quiz called "Baby, You Can Drive My Car!" . . . [Music: 1) Springtide, "Driving A Blue Car," 2021. Courtesy of Spr...
232 – Urban Hermits
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 66 BytesHaven’t you ever just wanted to shut yourself away with all of your books and collectibles and piles of newspapers and old food...? Well, today’s episode is for you! Lauren walks us through the weird and wild world of a few infamous "urban hermits." Later, take a quiz on some other famous eccentrics! . . . [Music: 1) HoliznaCC0, "Recluse," 2022. Courtesy of HoliznaCC0; 02) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
231 – Hanna-Barbera, Television Royalty
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75 BytesAre you smarter than the av-ah-ridge bear? Don't touch that dial-- Julia tells the animated tale of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. and sketches out some original Hanna-Barbera Characters You Should Know. Later, take a quiz called "Spin to Win!" . . . [Music: 1) Chase Alan Willis, "Cartoon Faced," 2016. Courtesy of Chase Alan Willis, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
230 – Supergirl Sleuth
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 54 BytesYou may have read some (or all!) of her books, but what's the deal with the famous teenage sleuth, Nancy Drew? Learn all about her on today's episode -- and later, take a quiz about famous fictional teens! . . . [Music: 1) The Crypts!, "Teenager," 2016. Courtesy of The Crypts!, CC BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
229 – Watch Me Work: The WNBA
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66 BytesThe WNBA season may have just concluded, but all the more reason for us to cover one of the top professional women's sports leagues in the world. Julia takes you courtside for a look at the league's history, teams, and players you should know. Later, take a quiz called "She Got Game!" . . . [Music: 1) Alex Gross, "Tailgate," 2013. Courtesy of Alex Gross, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
228 – The Queen Supreme
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 52 Bytes[We’re] comin' out … with a brand new episode about the legendary Ms. Diana Ross and her long and storied career. Later, take a quiz about animal babies! . . . [Music: 1) William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, "Four-Way," 2017. Courtesy of William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, CC-BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
227 – Who’s Afraid of… That One Writer (and the Bloomsbury Group)?
September 06, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 52 BytesLet's journey across the pond to learn all about the Bloomsbury Group-- a sordid literary and artistic crew who "lived in squares, painted in circles, and loved in triangles." [They make the Algonquin Round Table seem like a bunch of amateurs.] But our REAL focus is on feminist author Virginia Woolf. Later, enjoy a quiz called "In Bloom"! . . . [Music: 1) Jahzzar, "Bloom," 2018. Courtesy of Jahzzar, CC BY-SA license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY...
226 – The Fabulist Fox Sisters
August 23, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 48 BytesNowadays, the Fox Sisters get a bad rap-- but that wasn't always the case! Lauren tells the tale of Maggie and Kate Fox, two Western New Yorkers who sparked the Spiritualism movement in America by "communicating" with the dead. Later, take a quiz on ghosts! . . . [Music: 1) 8bit Betty, "Spooky Loop," 2010. Courtesy of 8bit Betty, CC BY-NC 3.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
225 – Everyday I’m Trufflin’
August 09, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 44 BytesUm, what exactly ARE those super expensive lumps hailed as "the diamond of the kitchen"? Julia hunts down all the information on truffles that you'll ever need [and maybe make you a little bit hungry in the process]. Later, take a quiz called "Truffle Shuffle"! . . . [Music: 1) Rod Hamilton, "Mushroom," 2013. Courtesy of Rod Hamilton, CC BY-NC 3.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
224 – “Extremely Powerful and Very Strange”
July 26, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 51 BytesThis one's for all the art photographers out there. Today, Lauren dips into 20th century art history with a glimpse into the life and work of the great photographer Diane Arbus ( ... no fur involved). Later, however, take a quiz on furry things! . . . [Music: 1) Georgii Cherkin, "Für Elise," 2008, orig. composed by Ludwig van Beethoven; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
223 – A Star is Born!
July 12, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 53 BytesBarbra Streisand is so much more than a singer-- in fact, she's the youngest person ever to have EGOTed, and she completed the feat in the shortest amount of time. [... But we're getting ahead of ourselves!] Join us as Julia recaps Babs' life, loves, career, and undeniable talent. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Don't Rain on My Parade!" . . . [Music: 1) Duck Sauce, "Barbra Streisand," 2010; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
222 – La Divina: Maria Callas
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 BytesShe was a powerhouse voice and a temperamental diva, but do you know the truth behind one of the greatest opera singers who ever lived? Today, Lauren takes you on a musical journey featuring La Divina herself: Maria Callas. Later, take a quiz on famous Greeks! . . . [Music: 1) Maria Callas, "Casta Diva," from Bellini's Norma, 1958; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
221 – With a Rebel Yell: Revolts in Early American History
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 BytesHistory class is back in session! This week, Julia recaps five notable rebellious events from the 18th and 19th century America. [Look, the colonists didn't fight for independence from the British just to have all their alcohol taxed, okay?] Later, take a quiz called "... WITH a Cause." . . . [Music: 1) David Bowie, "Rebel Rebel," 1974; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
220 – Eurovision Song Contest 2022
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 96 BytesDearest listeners, you didn't think we would let the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2022 happen without an entire episode of Miss Information devoted to the competition, did you? Julia and Lauren do their best Johnny Weir [and Graham Norton] impressions on this year's entries, give you the highlights, and once again remind you why it's worth your attention every year. Let us know which country would have gotten your twelve points in 2022!
219 – YouTube-sday (with Ben Kirk)
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 BytesWe've all been there-- one minute, you're searching for a video on how to change a light fixture, and the next thing you know, you've been watching makeup tutorials and music videos for five hours straight. Though YouTube may have started with a mere trip to the zoo, it has been entertaining people (and launching talent) since 2005. Let Ben Kirk take you on a journey through the most popular YouTube videos of all time-- and take a trip down memory lane! Later on, take a delightful quiz call...
218 – Weird and Wonderful Coral Reefs (with Jordan S.)
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 BytesSay, are you among those constantly struck with the creeping dread that the ocean is a vast, cold, dark mystery? (Or perhaps that dread is tied to the death of our coral reefs?) Today, let our extremely knowledgeable guest, Jordan, soothe your mind and heart with an episode dedicated to our weird and wonderful underwater ecosystem. . . . [Music: 1) Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Wii U, "Main Theme," 2014; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 l...
217 – Sir Sloshua’s Scourge
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 58 BytesIf you've seen artwork starring a knight and a redhead, you're probably looking at a Pre-Raphaelite painting. Once all the rage in the Victorian era, the Pre-Raphaelites were a sometimes-weird group of artistic dudes who loved medieval painting and poetry. Today, learn all the juicy details about their lives, loves, and art! Later, take a quiz entitled "The New Romantics." . . . [Music: 1) Loreena McKennitt, "The Lady of Shalott," 1991; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of ...
216 – Being Patrick Swayze (with Neal Fischer)
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 BytesOur podcast brother and author Neal E. Fischer joins us for an episode that ties in with his latest book: Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of The Mullet! [If all you know about People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" of 1991 is that he didn't want to put Baby in a corner, then you have a lot to learn.] Neal instructs us on The Ways of The Swayz through five elements: Tender Strength, Pure Adrenaline, Hungry Eyes, Peaceful Warrior, and The Mullet. Listeners of the pod...
April 1 Special: Mister Information V: Fools on the Hill
April 01, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 43 BytesHello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for anyone who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz. In this very special episode, Josh talks about trivia he learned watching King of the Hill, and Steve talks about three things that are not what they seem to be . Also, enjoy another episode of “In the Not-Too-Distant Past-Perfect”, and a quiz on kings, hills, propane, and propane accessories. . . . [Music: 1) Pheasant, “Fools Gold,...
215 – Whither Wilt, William Wallace
March 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 BytesIf the name "William Wallace" brings to mind the contorted, blue-painted face of Mel Gibson, then Julia is ready to clear up that misconception. Learn about one of Scotland's national heroes, the First War of Scottish Independence, and the modern-day inaccuracies that just keep spreading. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Great Scotts!" . . . [Music: 1) The Real McKenzies, "Scots Wha' Ha'e," 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
214 – The ABCs of Hobby Gaming (with JP Adams)
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 91 BytesThis week, we're joined by the marvelous Judge JP to discuss a veritable A through Z of important terms and names to know regarding hobby gaming. [He even made us an illustrated slide deck to accompany the episode-- be sure to check it out here!] Whether you're a seasoned gaming fanatic or you just want to learn more about the topic for trivia purposes, JP has you covered. Later, enjoy a wonderful quiz called "Play the Game"! . . . [Music: 1) Queen, "Play the Game," 1980; 2) Frau Holle,...
213 – The Light of Truth
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 52 BytesYou may know she was a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist, but do you know the whole story about Ida B. Wells? Today, discover all about the fearless woman who didn’t let the Jim Crow South get her down. Later, take a quiz about famous woman journalists! . . . [Music: 1) John Perrault, "Ida B. Wells: The Lynching At the Curve," 2013; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
212 – Insectapalooza! (with Nina Devine)
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 74 BytesWhat's the buzz? We're joined this week by our favorite entomology student Nina Devine, who gives us the downlow on some of the bugs that inhabit the Earth. (Get ready to learn a lot of insect superlatives!) Later, enjoy a quiz on computer bugs! . . . [Music: 1) Nikolia Rimskij-Korsakov, "Flight of the Bumble-bee," performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi, 2006; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
211 – A Premier League Primer
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 59 BytesDoes everything you already know about the Premier League come from the first season of Ted Lasso? Julia takes you out to the pitch for an episode all about the top level of the English football league system. Later, try your luck at a quiz called "A League of Their Own!" . . . [Music: 1) Johnny Flynn, "Wayne Rooney," 2008; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
210 – “The Crime of the Century”
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 64 BytesWe've all heard about the "Lindbergh Baby," but do you know what really happened to Charles Lindbergh Jr. and the circus surrounding the "Crime of the Century"? Today, learn all about this tragic kidnapping [and a few choice tidbits about Charles Lindbergh himself]. Later, take a quiz all about famous babies! . . . [Music: 1) Woody Guthrie, "Lindbergh," 1944; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
209 – An Exercise in Poor Taste: The Abject Art of John Waters
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB[Heads up: This episode will discuss some taboo topics that may not be suitable for all ears -- listener discretion is advised!] Part two of DIVINE DECEMBER continues with an exploration into the filmography of John Waters, the filmmaker, artist, author, and actor. The self-described "People's Pervert" has had a very long [and filthy] career, and Julia attempts to discuss it through the lens of abject art. Have no fear-- later, take a quiz called "Good, Clean Fun!" . . . [Music: 1) Hai...
208 – The Divine Miss M
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 57 BytesWhat's more "Divine December" than the Divine Miss M? Today, get your fill of Bette Midler's incredible life, career, and her time in the bath houses. Later, take a quiz called "Divine Women" -- all about female saints! . . . [Music: 1) Bette Midler, "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)," on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1992; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
207 – Fly (United Arab) Emirates
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 53 BytesAs a child, did you ever wonder why Garfield wanted to send Nermal to Abu Dhabi [and actually, where the heck is that place anyway]?! On this episode, Julia flies you to the United Arab Emirates to discuss the history, culture, geography, and [of course] the tourist attractions of the U.A.E. Later, take a quiz called "A Brainteaser Tedium"! . . . [Music: 1) PeriTune, "Folk Arabian," 2016; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
206 – “Works of Joy and Beauty”
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 53 BytesWho were artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude? Well they certainly engulfed a bunch of big things all over the world in fabric--but do you know about their lives, career, and why the heck they loved large-scale, glorified present-wrapping? Today, Lauren's got YOU covered! Later, take a quiz on World Monuments and Landmarks! . . . [Music: 1) Claude Debussy, "Claire de Lune"; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
205 – American Gothic: Shirley Jackson
November 02, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 55 BytesKeep the spooky times rolling as we visit the life and works of Gothic horror writer Shirley Jackson. [And if you've never read "The Lottery," well, some spoilers ahead.] Later, take a quiz called "Surely You Can't Be Serious"! . . . [Music: 1) Angus & Julia Stone, "Big Jet Plane," 2010; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
204 – Egyptomania!
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 52 BytesAre you mad about mummies? Nuts about Nefertiti? Over the moon about Osiris? Well, then this episode is for you! Today, learn all about Egyptomania, how it came to pass, and why we're still so flipped over Pharaohs. Later, take a quiz about Ancient Egypt in movies! . . . [Music: 1) Michael Levy, AncientLyre.com, "Ancient Egyptian Sunrise," 2018; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
203 – Spy vs. Spy vs. Spy
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 54 BytesThis message will self-destruct! If you've ever daydreamed about being a secret agent, then you're gonna love today's episode-- Julia reveals the stories of three real-life, famous female spies from modern history. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Decoder Ring"! . . . [Music: 1) Coldplay, "Spies," 2000; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
202 – ARTH 101: Cave Art
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 51 BytesTime for another Intro to Art History class with Lauren! Today learn all about the Lascaux Cave, its wild "discovery," and some of the theories about the incredible art that's inside. Later, take a quiz about everyone's favorite nihilist director. . . . [Music: 1) Don Edwards, "Coyotes," 1998; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
201 – M. Knight, Mastermind
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 46 BytesWe're baaaaaack! And to kick off Season 2 of Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast, Julia brings you a truly riveting topic: the invention of the brown paper bag. Get to know its truly awesome inventor, Margaret "Mattie" Knight, who developed a whole lot of creations during her lifetime. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Mothers of Inventions!" . . . [Music: 1) Ash Koley, "Mary the Inventor," 2010. 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
200 – Eurovision Song Contest 2021
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83 BytesFor our Season 1 finale, we decided to visit a topic that has become near and dear to our hearts: the Eurovision Song Contest. If you didn't get the chance to watch this year's competition, have no fear--Julia and Lauren will give you the highlights and remind you why this is worth watching year after year. [And let us know which country would have gotten your twelve points in 2021!]
199 – Canadian Music for Non-Canadians
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68 BytesYou may consider some of our episodes to be vanity projects, but this one takes the cake, friends. Today, Lauren gently guides you through some of her favorite famous Canadian musicians and songs in a non-comprehensive review of Border Faves. Later, take a quiz on some other things Canada is famous for! . . . [Music: 1) Jann Arden, "Good Mother," 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
198 – L’ultima Dogaressa: Peggy Guggenheim
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63 BytesGore Vidal called her "the last of Henry James’s transatlantic heroines--Daisy Miller with rather more balls." This week, learn all about the American heiress and celebrated art collector Peggy Guggenheim [along with a lot of terrific 20th century art-world gossip]. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Start of This Century"! . . . [Music: 1) Krisma, "Peggy Guggenheim," 1980; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
197 – Queen of Polka Dots: Yayoi Kusama
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 47 BytesYou've seen the pumpkins, the infinity nets, even maybe the mirrored rooms, but do you know the real Yayoi Kusama? We'll examine the Japanese artist's life, art, and influence on today's episode. Later, take a quiz called "Queen of 'Dots,'" a quiz about women named Dorothy! . . . [Music: 1) Frank Sinatra, "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," 1940; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
196 – Breaking the Chain
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 BytesThe RUMOURS are true. Today, we get into the beautiful, messy, dramatic, complex story of everyone's mum's favorite late-1970s band: Fleetwood Mac. Get the dish on Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and magical witchy godmother Stevie Nicks while reminiscing about the band's incredible chemistry and musical output. Later, enjoy a quiz called "The Chain"! . . . [Music: 1) Fleetwood Mac, "Never Going Back Again," 1977; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. C...
195 – E Nervis Unum
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 79 BytesHave you ever wanted to learn more about our nervous system, but didn't know where to begin? You're in luck, because today's episode information is provided by a genuine neuroscientist! Get comfortable with your brain meat [and learn about some of the incredible scientists who won Nobel prizes for their research on the nervous system]. Later, take a quiz entitled "My Mom Said Watching TV Would Melt My Brain"! . . . [Music: 1) Pinky & The Brain, "The Brainstem," written by Tom Minton, 1...
194 – Reign Supreme
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64 BytesAfter a long hiatus, we head back to Civics class for a lesson all about the Supreme Court. Learn about the history [and current state] of SCOTUS, how a case reaches their courtroom, and of course, notable landmark cases. Later, enjoy "The Case of the Mysterious Podcast Quiz!" . . . [Music: 1) The Supremes, "You Can't Hurry Love," 1966; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
193 – You’re a Gem
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60 BytesEverybody loves a diamond--but what about the other gems that may not get as much attention? Today, learn all about semiprecious stones and their incredible history and uses. Later, take a quiz on Things That Used to be Rare! . . . [Music: 1) GEM feat. Elaskia, "Rich Girl," 2017; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
192 – A Tale of Two Artists: Or, The Color War
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 BytesIt's an Art World Grudge Match! In this corner: With more than four decades' experience, a Turner Prize, and a knighthood-- British-Indian artist Sir Anish Kapoor! And in this corner: The much younger, positive pop artist championing mental health and social justice causes-- English artist Stuart Semple! Who will prevail? Who will provoke the ire of the masses? Who will come across as our hero? Find out now! [And later, take a quiz called "Home or Away"!] . . . [Music: 1) OK Go for Ses...
April 1 Special: Mister In4mation: 4mats From B4
April 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60 BytesHello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for gents [and ladies] who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz. In this very special episode, it's Throwback Thursday as Steve and Josh discuss defunct audio/video formats and TV from before they were born. Also, enjoy another episode of "In the Not-Too-Distant Past-Perfect", and a quiz on vaccines and TV theme songs. . . . [Music: 1) Donny Hathaway, "And Then There's Maude," 1972 ;...
191 – May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 48 BytesIt's another "Series on Series" here at Missinfopod Inc. Today, learn all about the hit YA trilogy The Hunger Games, including of course, its plot and influences. [This goes without saying, but: Spoilers ahead.] Later, take a quiz about songbirds [who are way more violent than you'd think]! . . [Music: 1) James Newton Howard for The Hunger Games Original Motion Picture Score, "CS3 - Capitol Ship - Effie," 2012; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 ...
190 – Fourteen Days Later
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 52 BytesUnless you live with a teenager [or possibly a professional football player?], you may be blissfully unaware of the massive multiplayer online cooperative game Fortnite. Alas, it's time to learn all about battles royal, the three game modes of Fortnite, Loot Llamas, esports, and emotes. Later, take a quiz called "Two Weeks' Notice"! . . . [Music: 1) Fortnite, "Default Vibe Lobby," from Fortnite Battle Royale, 2019; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC ...
189 – The Three Unifiers of Japan (with Addy Lewis)
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 BytesAddy Lewis (a.k.a. The Quizzing Ronin) becomes our guide through the history of the Warring States period of Japan. Together, let's learn about the Three Unifiers (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu), along with clans, shōgun, daimyo, samurai (and their weapons!), and so much more. Later, take a quiz about famous servants! . . [Music: 1) RŮDE, "Eternal Youth," 2017; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.] . . In March...