Dorky Geeky Nerdy - A Trivia Podcast for Everyone

All snuggled up in your Hobbit hole? Let’s get into some Hobbit Trivia for this week’s show. We covered The Lord of the Rings way, way back in Episode Four, so it’s high time we got to the original work by JRR Tolkien. As always, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. Miss too many and there’s no second breakfast for you. Also: 150 episodes! Seems like the episodes are just flying by. There’s st...

Listener request! And I've been wanting to tackle World War II trivia for some time. I know it's a little jarring to jump from Peanuts to World War II, but we've got a lot of ground to cover here at DGN. So let's dive in. As always, it's three rounds of ten questions each. If you need rules or scorecards, you can find them here . When you're done, check out the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Shop . It helps to...

I don't know about you, but Thanksgiving makes me think of Charlie Brown and Snoopy. So, this week, we're going to do some Peanuts Trivia for this week's show. Here in the US, it's Thanksgiving week. A time for food, fun, and traditions. One of the traditions in our house to sit and watch some of the Peanuts holiday specials. This week's show features a promo for a very cool little podcast, Tea Ti...

Can you name the superhero with only their compatriots and villains? That's the goal of this week's Name That Superhero Trivia game. I give you three people that are associated with the hero, you just have to name them. Simple format, challenging trivia. And here's a reminder that the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Shop is open and ready to drop some show merchandise into your life. When you're done with our S...

Do you have a plan to score well on today's episode? Well, good luck with this week's show, Battlestar Galactica Reboot Trivia. We're heading back to the days of 2004 before we had any idea of what this reboot of a 1970s show would look like. Have fun and see you again next week! Update : I had the episode in the can when the news came in about the passing of Dean Stockwell, who played John Cavill...

Holy Trivia Questions! It’s time for some Batman Trivia. One-Hundred-Forty-Five episodes in and I’m just now getting to the Caped Crusader. Try not to hold it against me. This week, we’re correcting that oversight and bringing you thirty trivia questions about that masked vigilante from Gotham. Three rounds, ten questions each. Good luck and I’ll see you again next week. In the meantime, please ta...

Stephen King trivia! Come on, you knew I was going there, right? Not ending a whole month of horror writers with King would be a crime. It really would. So, here you go. Thirty trivia questions about the life and works of the horror master. This episode wraps up our Halloween shows, so you're safe and sound after this. We'll be back to other geeky trivia starting next Wednesday. When you're done w...

Don't stare into the abyss, my friends! This week, we've got 30 questions about HP Lovecraft Trivia. We're covering his life and works. That's right, this week Dorky Geeky Nerdy is taking on Cthulhu and the eldritch horrors! Three rounds of ten questions each. The Dorky round is full of easy questions, the Geeky round has intermediate questions, and the Nerdy round has the hardest questions. But y...

It's our second Halloween Trivia episode for 2021 and we're diving into the Queen of the Vampire novel with Anne Rice Trivia. I know a lot of you had a struggle with Dean Koontz last week, so here's to hoping you have better luck with Anne Rice trivia. If there's an author you think we've overlooked here at DGN, please feel free to let us know. Free Audiobook Giveaway - Ancient Blood by Brian Patr...

We are kicking off October with some Horror -themed episodes. This week, we're covering Dean Koontz Trivia. That's right, an entire episode dedicated to the life and works of Mr. Koontz. Buckle up and get ready for thirty trivia questions from the prolific author. When you're done with Dean Koontz Trivia, please listen in to some other episodes and (if you haven't already) subscribe to get all the...

Grab your poncho and your sunscreen, because we’re heading to Florida. This week, for the park’s 50th birthday, we’ve got Walt Disney World Trivia. We hit Disneyland before, so it only seemed right to cover the park hitting the big 5-0 this month. Test your Disney Trivia skills with thirty questions this week. Good luck and keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. When you’re done wit...

There will be carnage! But, hopefully not during trivia. Let's dive into some Venom Trivia to celebrate the new movie, Venom: Let There Be Carnage . As always, it's three rounds of ten questions each. Try your best and if you don't know the answer, at least you learned something about the Lethal Protector. When you're done with Venom Trivia, we could use your rating on iTunes and Podchaser. These...

Do you volunteer as Tribute? Well, this week we've got 30 questions on Hunger Games Trivia. It seems weird that we've waited this long to tackle the mega hit series, but here we are. Maybe our own brush with the apocalypse will give a new appreciation for the popular post-apocalyptic books and movies. When you're done with this week's episode, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes and/or...

It’s time to go back in time to visit the Final Frontier. This week, we're covering Star Trek Prequel Trivia. Specifically, the three films that have come out since 2009. The films were divisive, to say the least, but they did gross a lot of money and renewed interest in the franchise after it went dormant in 2005 with the end of Star Trek: Enterprise. So, this week, we're celebrating Star Trek's...

Grab some cereal, your Underoos, and don't wake Mom and Dad, it's time for 1980s Cartoon Trivia! This week, we're heading back to the time where cartoons for kids were just 30-minute long toy commercials. But we didn't mind. We loved every single minute of it. When you're done with 1980s Cartoon Trivia, we could use your reviews on iTunes and Podchaser . This is a huge help in getting new ears for...

History class is back in session, folks. Are you ready? This week, we're heading way back for some Ancient Rome Trivia . I've let you all slack off this Summer, so it's time to hit the books and delve into some ancient history with our show this week. When you're done with Ancient Rome Trivia, please take a moment to follow the show on Social Media. We post stuff on Twitter , Facebook , and Reddit...

How well do you know your Sci-Fi Movies? Well, we’re about to find out. It's time for Name That Sci-Fi Movie Trivia. The setup is simple, just like all the other Name That episodes. I give you three actors, you tell me what movie they all starred in. Specifically, what Science Fiction film they were all in. When you're done with Name That Sci-Fi Movie Trivia, please take a moment to rate us on iTu...

By Odin’s beard! Tis time for more trivia! Specifically, Thor Trivia. This week's episode is all about the god of thunder and wielder of mighty biceps from the Marvel comics. We're supposed to get another Thor movie next year and we at Dorky Geeky Nerdy want you fully prepared for the next incarnation of Thor. When you're done with Thor Trivia, please take a moment to rate us on iTunes , Podchaser...

One more trip to that Galaxy far, far away. This week, it's thirty questions about Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Trivia. It won't be our last trip into Star Wars, but it wraps up the Prequel Trilogy. If there are any other franchises or movies you'd like to hear us cover, let us know .

It's been a year. Why not take a stroll down memory lane to the self-proclaimed "Happiest Place on Earth." That's right, this week, we've got Disneyland Trivia. It seemed the right time to tackle it as Summer is in full swing and the latest ride-based movie, Jungle Cruise, hits theaters this week. As always, we need your help with reviews! Take just a few minutes to head over to iTunes, Podchaser,...

On what would be his 70th birthday, we've got an entire episode dedicated to Robin Williams Trivia. That's right, thirty fun questions about the life and works of the actor and comedian. We've all got a favorite role of his, hopefully we covered yours today. We're talking all about his movies, TV roles, stand-up, and his life. If you don't know the answer, at least you'll have learned something! W...

It's time to travel again! We're back to Europe with a country I've actually had the joy of visiting! Let's do some France Trivia this week. Home to wild history, beautiful culture, and some of the best food on the planet, we just had to drop by and visit France this season. So, uncork some wine. Grab a crepe. And let's dive in, shall we? More Episodes

It was inevitable that we'd get here. We've done other decades, so why not have Quotable 1960s Trivia? Well, worry no more. (Or start worrying, if you don't know the 60s). First round are quotes from 1960s movies. Second round are quotes from TV shows that began in the 1960s. The final round are quotes said in the 1960s by celebrities or politicians.

Citius, Altius, Fortius! Let the games begin! This week, we celebrate the 2020 Tokyo Games with some Olympics Trivia. After being delayed a year from the pandemic the Games are set to open in Japan. So, let’s enjoy a little normality for a change and watch some of the world’s best athletes do their thing. Or at least, that’s the plan as of now.

Grab that super-sugary cereal and let’s watch some cartoons. This week, we’re featuring 1970s Cartoon Trivia. You know ’em, you love ’em. The 1970s represents the end of an era, of sorts. In the 1980s, cartoons would be forever changed as they became 30-minute long toy commercials. But hey, let’s enjoy this one, brief, shining moment before we dive into those, shall we? As always, it’s three round...