Quiz Quarters
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Quiz Quarters invites you to drop in on a group of friends who love discussing and exploring all things they find fascinating. Each episode features contests of general knowledge trivia questions of varying formats interspersed with fun and interesting conversations--it's like a casual hang out on game night with some buddies. For the love of learning and all things trivia, subscribe, download, and listen today!
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S04E08 - May Day, July
July 15, 2020 00:17 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBEpisode 56 Just in time for Bastille Day, we have our May Day special episode out. We got another two on two going, joined by friends Brandye and Dan. Bobber has crafted some 5/1 themed questions for the face-off.
S04E07 - The Pronic
May 24, 2020 00:55 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 55 Things have been hazy and it looks like we lost track of time. This one has been sitting in the edit bin for a month, but we finally managed to get it off the couch. Naju has prepared some (at the time, timely) questions for Bobber and Mher. Have a listen, then just chill, til the next episode.
S04E06 - Lockdown: Midway
March 24, 2020 01:27 - 1 hour - 60 MBEpisode 54 We're still in lockdown, but we've got another episode for you. We've got a full house as Nzhdeh returns to the show and brings along his good friend Fez (not his real name). We do a team game where they face off against Bobber and Naju on 16 questions prepared by Mher himself.
S04E05 - Lockdown: Ireland
March 19, 2020 00:58 - 57 minutes - 53 MBEpisode 53 Despite some social distancing from the corona virus pandemic, we bring you another episode. We try recording ourselves over the internet. Let's see how it went. Our fan Hallion has sent us another set of questions, this time on the topic of the Emerald Isle.
S04E04 - Cat Sanctuary
March 05, 2020 20:48 - 59 minutes - 51.5 MBEpisode 52 We cycle through the categories in David Fickes' book in this one. Animals, Movies, Television, etc.
S04E03 - Buckle Up Horsey
February 25, 2020 23:53 - 52 minutes - 51.3 MBEpisode 51 The regular 3 is doing another miscellaneous round, but this time from the Ken Jennings book. Ara joins in to cheer us on in the background, and we get some more etymology.
S04E02 - Chocolate and Coffee
February 19, 2020 02:54 - 59 minutes - 58.5 MBEpisode 50 We've got a lot of fun facts per capita this episode. The regular crew returns for another round of miscellaneous trivia. Bobber vs Mher, listen in.
S04E01 - A Council of Wizards
February 05, 2020 00:50 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBEpisode 49 We published episodes in the last couple weeks, but we actually haven't recorded in a long while. With hectic January out of the way, we are now back with a new season. Catch up on all that is new in life and listen in as we kick off a general knowledge miscellaneous round of trivia.
S03E16 - Television on the Internet
January 27, 2020 17:59 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEpisode 48 We got a television episode y'all. We keep going with the new scoring format and take on a new category that has somehow slipped through the cracks. Tune in.
S03E15 - Hallion's Euro Trip
January 19, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBEpisode 47 Sorry for the long gaps folks. We're taking a trip to Europe in this episode. Our fan and Twitter follower Hallion has sent us some Euro-themed questions for this week. We try a new scoring method for this episode as well, and we think you will enjoy it.
S03E14 - Sports and Rec
January 06, 2020 06:12 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBEpisode 46 Are you ready for some sportball? We finally get to one of our last categories in our books. Mher and Bobber face off and Naju referees as usual. Tune in.
S03E13 - Earth 2
December 16, 2019 19:06 - 37 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode 45 We're sticking to the rivers and the lakes that we're used to on this one. We double up on our first category as we return to Bobber and Mher's favorite category of World Geography. Enjoy the laughs.
S03E12 - Strictly for the B.I.R.D.Z...
December 07, 2019 22:36 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBEpisode 44 Back again after a week's break; sorry about that. Animals are the topic of the questions for this episode. Can you get all the questions right? Have a listen.
S03E11 - Cruisin' USA
November 26, 2019 08:16 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MBEpisode 43 Sorry for the break fans. We are back and friend-of-the-show Ara is back to join us in a round on US Geography.
S03E10 - Lit af
November 11, 2019 08:58 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBEpisode 42 Quiz quartermaster Naju takes us to the library this round for a literature round. Bobber and Mher compete.
S03E09 - Platonic Guitar
November 05, 2019 07:31 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBEpisode 41 In this very special episode, Naju provides the rhythm and clues from 10 music related questions that he himself has crafted. The regular three are back with some explicit and implied harmony.
S03E08 - Adams Family and Friends
October 28, 2019 05:32 - 46 minutes - 41.4 MBEpisode 40 We got a presidents episode, United States Presidents and their family and friends.
S03E07 - Have You Heard the Muse?
October 21, 2019 23:51 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBEpisode 39 The regular trio are back for an art themed trivia set (it ends up being entirely music though, blame the book), and a bit of art talk to start.
S03E06 - Two Infinities and a Yawn
October 14, 2019 08:46 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBEpisode 38 We continue the trend this week and have some host-prepared questions. This time, Mher has prepped some questions on the topic of mathematics. Friend of the show Ara returns to join Naju and Bobber to explore the history of math and the development of some important concepts therein.
S03E05 - Phish and Microchips
October 06, 2019 07:51 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBEpisode 37 Friend of the show Chris joins on a special episode, where he himself has prepared 15 questions for Naju Bob and Mher to compete on. The category of the episode of technology.
S03E04 - Sicks and Stones
September 23, 2019 06:07 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEpisode 36 This week, we have Science and Nature as the category as Bobber and Mher face off again. Choose this adventure.
S03E03 - Back to the Actor's Studio
September 16, 2019 16:33 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBEpisode 35 We keep going with the category themes here and in our third episode revisit the Actor's Studio for some movie themed trivia. There are no lights or cameras, but a lot of action.
S03E02 - All the King's Men
September 08, 2019 16:09 - 1 hour - 58 MBEpisode 34 When we come at the king, there's going to be a lot of misses. Join us this week on journey back in time, as we try to remember the names of people we definitely vaguely remember reading somewhere at some point.
S03E01 - Stan the Globe
September 03, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBEpisode 33 Where in the world were we? In any case, we are back from a long break and we are going to call this Season 3. We don't make the rules to the game, but we must play.
S02E21 - Sine Language
August 12, 2019 06:05 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBEpisode 32 We've got all sorts of math this episode and some on the fly calculations that (upon editing) I realize were mostly wrong. The regular crew is back for more where/what/who and Bob takes another shot at breaking Mher's streak. Play along with this one and see how well you do.
S02E20 - Tyrannosaurus Shirt
August 07, 2019 07:32 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBEpisode 31 Are you afraid of the dark? Or just the aliens hiding in the shadows? The usual trio have another go at Who/What/Where, and the tactics are as important as ever. You'll never believe what happens!
S02E19 - The Cookie Crumbles Back
July 30, 2019 07:21 - 1 hour - 65 MBEpisode 30 We got a long intro and a lot of good discussion. On the trivia side, I hope you're in a mood for a tough one. We go to the fiendishly difficult chapter of the National Quiz Team book. Listen in to see if we can survive it.
S02E18 - Return of the King Mario Brother
July 22, 2019 03:36 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBEpisode 29 You need to stop worrying and learn to love this podcast. Mher's brother Nzhdeh returns to the show for another trivial pursuit. Bobber hosts a 3 way battle between Mher, Naj and Nzh to see who can win the ring.
S02E17 - Born and Bred
July 14, 2019 07:56 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBEpisode 28 We're getting baby crazy in the quarters. From babies to breeding and birth, we cover it all. Bobber and Mher face off again in another round of What/Where/Who am I? You won't need a DNA test to see who the real winner is; you just need to listen.
S02E16 - What Time is the Mosquito?
July 11, 2019 05:42 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBEpisode 27 Is it a podcast? It sure is, and a pretty good one too. Join us as we sail across thousands of miles with no end in sight. This time we go back to the Jeopardy calendar. Bobber and Mher face off while Naju does his best Trebeck. Listen in to see who will be this episode's Birdman.
S02E15 - Gorilla Radio
July 01, 2019 07:11 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBEpisode 26 We're back after a long break, and have a long episode to make it up to you. The regular trio goes back to the Kwizniac pack, and Mher tries to break Bobber's long streak of wins.
S02E14 - Killer Bees come for North America
June 10, 2019 04:53 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBEpisode 25 We've got another team match! The big crew is all together for a fresh 2 on 2. Mher tries out hosting duties for the first time and we get the much anticipated return of Bob Talk.
S02E13 - Something Old; Something New
May 26, 2019 05:58 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBEpisode 24 We've got some new rules, but no Doubt, the same old fun. Can the Big Bobski keep up the winning streak and hold off The Talented Mr. Alaverdyan? Will it be a Twister of a match, or a Flawless victory? So many questions here, but The quiz Master has even more.
S02E12 - N.B.A Finals
May 11, 2019 18:08 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBEpisode 23 Spoiler Alert: Naju, Bobber, Ara. We flood this episode with not 2, but 3 contestants, and like all good floods it fertilizes the podcast grounds to bring you a harvest of the best trivial knowledge. As the flood recedes, we close out another 12 episode cycle on the year of the Salamander.
S02E11 - Five of a Kind
April 28, 2019 05:40 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEpisode 22 We are joined again by Ara and Brandye, so it is a full house, or some sort of great hand. For the first time in QQ history, we have a 2 on 2 team match, and we throw in some wagering mechanism while we're at it. Also, do any of you want to know about the first migratory routes into the Americas? We've got that too. Listen in.
S02E10 - The Crumbling Cookie
April 21, 2019 00:01 - 57 minutes - 55 MBEpisode 21 We ran some pretty sophisticated models to tailor the episode specifically for you, our listener. We're back on Kwizniac, for possibly the last time, so savor this one.
S02E09 - Cowabungle!
April 15, 2019 05:13 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBEpisode 20 Center yourselves, we are back from a short break to bring you more right and wrong answers to the world's most interesting questions. Or something like that. We affirm that you will enjoy the show; listen in.
S02E08 - Version 19
April 01, 2019 06:30 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBEpisode 19 We took a little break, but the gravitational force of the quarters was too strong. Like a centripete, it pulled us back in. We go back to Kwizniac cards, where we don't have to hit a bull's eye, we just need to get on the board. Also, we are giving Twitter a try, so follow us @quizquarters.
S02E07 - Game Set Matcha
March 17, 2019 05:36 - 53 minutes - 47.6 MBEpisode 18 We are right back to the Kwizniac pack, but the deck seems stacked. Things go a bit unusual but not completely off the rails. Tune in to see who, what, and where we are.
S02E06 - Triple Decker Trivia
March 09, 2019 01:38 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBEpisode 17 You know what they call a Big Mac-arone in France? Un grand macaron. Hear the big brains on this podcast. This time we go multiple-decker, with more than a spoonful of laughs. Exclusively-Naju's good friend (but father to us all) Danny E joins the group for a new three-way trivial showdown.
S02E05 - There's Wallace
March 04, 2019 03:24 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBEpisode 16 Ara make a return to the Quarters, along with his sister and QQ fan Inga, to bring some color commentary, score keeping and research to the episode. It's a full house this time as we return to the National Quiz team book.
S02E04 - Wherefore Am I?
February 23, 2019 06:10 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBEpisode 15 Where? Who? Whence? The gang is back with a new pack of questions and a new scoring system. Listen in as the run up the score and go in depth into a few interesting topics.
S02E03 - Roamin' Off Great Britain
February 12, 2019 22:59 - 1 hour - 108 MBEpisode 14 To make up for leaving our listeners hanging last week, we have two full hours of trivia fun this episode! For the General Knowledge competition, QuizMaster Naju has a fresh set of questions from a new trivia book, which, of course, is from the United Kingdom (whose form of government is not at all dated or archaic or would give us any reason to speak ill of it). Plus, a deeper look at some of last weeks topics in BobTalk and a friendly exchange about differing cultural practice...
S02E02 - Grain Surgery
February 01, 2019 04:16 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBEpisode 13 This week we join the guys as they reminisce about the good old days of the internet and discuss exactly how counting of numbers and seasons works. Followed by a fascinating BobTalk about the etymology of the word "meteorology" and a breakdown of the different grains of the world. We even find out what the difference between "noodles" and "pasta" is. And, of course, we play another round of General Knowledge trivia.
S02E01 - New Year, New Episode
January 23, 2019 03:52 - 58 minutes - 55.3 MBEpisode 12 We're back! The doors are finally open again as we welcome you back from the cold trivia-less wilderness that was the winter break into the warm embrace of your QuizQuarters...which means the guys can't wait to jump right back into trivia and the wider world of everything interesting. In this episode, we learn about Lilly Pads, the surprisingly long and convoluted story of how the Monkey Wrench got its name, and more in another installment of BobTalk. Then the guys get back into ...
S01E11 - Outside the Actors Studio
December 24, 2018 17:56 - 51 minutes - 49.3 MBEpisode 11 Here's another sweet, short one for you all to enjoy during the holiday season. Filled with BobTalk and another "Who Am I?" with a distinct theme. This will be our last episode of the year, so come play along and listen to the fun conversation for the last time in 2018. From everyone down here at your QuizQuarters: have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays! And don't forget to join us again in January!
S01E10 - Bob Talk
December 11, 2018 01:26 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBEpisode 10 Listen for BobTalks, sirens, helicopters, and MORE! We have a nice compact episode this week, starting with a discussion of the history of music videos, sigils, and pachyderms before moving on to another single question match between Bobber and Mher as asked by QuizMaster Naju.
S01E09 - The Long and Winding 'Sode
December 05, 2018 21:07 - 2 hours - 127 MBEpisode 9 It's a long one, but well worth it. Listen to the fun conversation the guys have before learning all about some of the most intriguing and puzzling topics from previous episodes in this installment of BobTalk. This time's game is a single question series with opportunities to steal. Naju's asking the questions to Bobber and Mher. It's another close, competitive match, so let's find out who will win this time...
S01E08 - New Mic, Who Dis?
November 27, 2018 03:36 - 53 minutes - 46.7 MBEpisode 8 BLEEEEEP! New mic, a new sound-effect? You won't BLEEPING believe it! Join the guys this time for an exciting, competitive match-up between Bobber and Mher with questions supplied by Naju. This time the questions are even tougher, but that's the way we love it here at the QuizQuarters--competitive trivia matches with more interesting topics to explore for future episodes. Do you think the questions are difficult? Or even deceitfully sports-related (as some may claim)? Will your m...
S01E07 - Be My Baby
November 05, 2018 06:38 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBEpisode 7 New baby and new questions! The guys are back after a small break during which Mher became a new dad and, most importantly, the new owner of a fresh set of trivia questions. Hear them discuss "teacher in classroom" movies, other podcasts and trivia shows, a crazed cat, plus much, much more. Oh yeah, they also play trivia.