Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

Mona and Derek are back with a couple of movie related quiz games, with a coincidental figure that ties the two together. We've also got some complaints to lodge about a children's show's animation updates. Hop into another refreshing summertime pod party! www.ramonamuselambert.com

On our 20th episode, and with summer in full swing, we are doing things a little differently for a while. It's just Mona and Derek on this one, trying out some new types of quiz games, such as the brilliantly titled "Fill in the Word to the Song" and "Price Check at Tiffany's." Sit back, relax, and enjoy a laid back summer style episode! Central Iowa folks, Mona is do...

Ian Vens, artist and fun friend from way back in the rural bus riding days, joins us for a session of goofs and brain busters! Topics discussed include: -classic rock that rocks -Simon & Garfunkel's secrets revealed -lots of knots  -Wisconsin cocktails -the CW's most popular show -Norwegian novelty songs & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS: Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianvens/...

Mona's former art student who is now a super rad Minneapolis-based visual artist, Greer Coffman, joins us to rip through an unpredictable quiz journey! Topics discussed include: -more PBS catalog exploration -bizarre roadside attractions -the return of Riddle Roundup -frog gangs -Rage Against the Machine's nude protest -a roller skating violin accident & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS:  Greer...

This is an exciting one, folks! Minneapolis superstars/old buds (and our children's favorite band) KOO KOO KANGA ROO (aka Neil Olstad and Bryan Atchison) join us for a super fun discussion and a quiz that'll have you jumping up out of your dang chair.  Topics discussed include: -describing your wacky band on an airplane -Smash Mouth opening for *NSYNC -characters from Cats -Pancake Day -...

Our friend/bassist Dave Larsen aka No. 1 Chip Daddy drops by for a taste of this flavor packed quiz! Does he have what it takes to crunch his way through the whole bag of questions? Topics discussed include: -do do do's in popular tunes -an album tracklist challenge -a tale of chip mascot controversy -the fastest skateboarder ever -Shaq stats -secret dogs & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS: No.1 Chip...

We are dialing up the long distance operator to connect us to sunny Savannah, GA for a good old fashioned quiz and chat with Paige Harwell Samek, the maker behind the fabulous Drainbowland line of jewelry & accessories. Topics discussed include: -Dyson difficulties -1998-2000 era Metallica -smoking cigars in the sky -Lucky Charms lineup changes -comedy movies for Catholics -seasonal scents of...

Our pal and prolific musician/artist Luke Belknap harnessed the power of the full moon to guide them through this week's tough questions. Listen to find out if that will be enough to take home the one million dollars! Topics discussed include: -corporate facial hair policies -democracy through M&M's -stand-up comedians from good to bad -Ringo's least favorite Beatles song -a Sod...

It's our first time quizzing two guests at once! The result is a delightful party as Katie In and Erik Jarvis of the band Pink Neighbor join us to discuss their new EP and indulge in some serious quizness. Topics discussed include: -Derek's unfavorable singing habits -an epic Macarena-based love story -the eyes of the animal kingdom -kissable Jonathan Taylor Thomas posters -watching movi...

This week, we are placing a long distance call to the Big Apple (that's a nickname for New York City) for a chat with model/internet funnyperson Sahara Johnson. Topics discussed include: -butterfly exterminators -strange world records -Cathy checkbook dreams -child pop stars -the ocean -popular seltzer flavors & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS: Sahara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aaroncarteroffic...

We've got a real good fella in the quiz cafe this week! Musician/teacher/dad Elliot Imes knocks this pod right into the turnbuckle, tune in to find out if he reigns victorious. Topics discussed include: -wacky t-shirt slogans from the PBS catalog -Goodfellas quotes -WWE stars making music -the Beatles last show -ice cream flavors & MORE!! RELEVANT LINKS: New Tyborn Jig album! https://tybo...

Carissa Starleaf (of vintage shop Found+Formed and jewelry line Luxe Debris) joins us for a blazin' batch of quiz questions and some solid middle school memories. Topics discussed include: -reality television facts -the dangers of quicksand -a new segment called "I Messed Up, Okay?" -the world's most expensive dollhouse -Alice Cooper's sports bar -real big jigsaw puzzles &...

Mona's cool cousin Antony Muse (also the artist/entrepreneur behind Muse Clothing) joins us for an unprecedented quiz performance, even bringing a few questions of his own to flip the script and quiz the quizmasters. Can you handle it? Topics discussed include: -steamy metal band fantasy novels -Rock Paper Scissors controversy -a global jelly bean belt -celebrities dissing their outfits -Dere...

Dig through the Dewey Decimal System of your mind for this one, folks, as jack of all trades (comedian, singer, actor, librarian, PTA mom) Kate Thompson takes a seat at the quiz throne! Topics discussed include: -Bob Dylan first dates -the Spider Man musical -Arnold Schwarzenegger -Punk rock, maaaan -toddler rage -hoarder museums & MORE!

We are slingin' quiz questions into the Bayou as multimedia artist/creative guru Rob Stephens joins us all the way from New Orleans. Topics discussed include: -Daniel Tiger for adults -unpleasant piñata surprises -The Cryptkeeper -carnival lingo -conspiracy theories -angry Tarot readings & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS: Rob's art & more: https://www.goodkidrob.com/ Rob on Instagram: https...

This week, crafter/musician/creative force Grace Locke Ward holds down the quiz beat as we belt out one tough question after another. Topics discussed include: -microwaveable cookbooks -America's most popular pet -flying farm animals -Hank Hill origins -Larry Bird's nickname -Derek's lyrical missteps & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS: Systems Unlimited Artists on Instagram: instagram.com/a...

We are quizzin' to the dang cosmos this week as artist and screen printer Andy Schmidt of Starman Press hops into the pod rocket.  Topics discussed include: -the world's most expensive poster -Kevin James fight scenes -smut as a pandemic coping method -gravy's disgusting nickname -a riddle lightning round -basketball for a few seconds & MORE! RELEVANT LINKS:  Starman Press poste...

Strap on your fedoras as we uncover classified quiz knowledge and fly some unidentified flying questions with artist & musician Jessica Villegas.  Topics discussed include: -post-Covid karaoke fantasies -bee sex -fruits and their cousins vegetables -funky barista tales -Spam abundance in paradise -all the small things about UFOS & SO MUCH MORE! RELEVANTS LINKS -Jess on Instagram: https://w...

On episode 3, we engage the overdrive circuit of the mind as guitarist/drummer Joryn Brown shreds his way through this week's quiz. Topics discussed include: -children swearing -super cold things -80s hair bands -funk rock stunts -guitar pedals for just a minute I swear -toddler pop hits -& MORE! RELEVANT LINKS: Joryn's bands: LVVMAKING - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dqgDexuIlqnd...

On this episode, we shine a light through the quiz prism with Brooke Dearborn Huston, the artist behind Mind + Mineral stained glass. Topics discussed include: -granola nicknames -the Air Bud film franchise -Dog the Bounty Hunter's criminal record -Big New Yorker pizza sleepovers -raccoons falling through ceilings -monster trucks -world's largest stained glass window -replacement Dawson&...

For our debut episode, we've got clothing designer, musician, and big little brother Willy Muse entering the quiz zone.  Topics discussed include: -famous Billy's -The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame -sugar overloads -Craigslist clamps -Kool-Aid Days -Lance Bass at a bubblegum vodka party -90s ska bands in cinema -the world's oldest sock -& MORE! Related links: Willy's music:...