Ken Romeo & Andrew Turriago

For 10 Points

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The best podcast on the web for everything quiz bowl related. Whether you're a player, a coach, or just trying to improve, we can help you get better! Hosted by Ken Romeo and Andrew Turriago out of Middlesex Middle School in Darien, CT.We want to promote Middle School Quiz Bowl, share our ideas on how to run a successful program, and create a resource for the community that we're so proud to be a part of.

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Ken Romeo & Andrew Turriago

Episodes

Ep002: Mad Study Skills 03.11.2019 52:46

Andrew and Ken discusses the OPEN method to study and become a better quiz bowl player. The guys look at recent results and look ahead to MSNCT.

Ep 006: Putting on Your Thinking Cap 24.10.2019 38:09

Andrew and Ken interview Shirley and Harvey Kimble, the creators of the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl competition. If you are not familiar with it, it's a fun competition that caters to large groups and promotes collaboration. The guys also answer an email from a coach from Texas about practice time.

Ep005: The Role of a Captain 19.09.2019 45:47

Ken and Andrew interview Tom O'Donnell, a 40-year veteran who has coached a variety of sports about choosing a captain and what the captain's role should be.

Ep004: Team Profile- Liberty MS 03.06.2019 54:11

Andrew and Ken talk with Liberty Middle School coach Jane Haithcock about their impressive and historic run at MSNCT 2019. They guys also discuss vulching and when it might be a useful strategy. The interview starts at around the 20 minute mark.

Ep003: MSNCT 2019 13.05.2019 45:05

Andrew and Ken record from MSNCT in Chicago. They are joined by NAQT member emeritus Patrick Matthews. They recap Hunter's impressive victory, discuss about the change in difficulty level in playoff rounds, and coaching a team that struggles on the National stage.

Ep001: Winning Nationals 15.03.2019 38:46

Middlesex Quiz Bowl coaches Ken and Andrew discuss the team that won MSNCT in 2016 and the journey that led them there. Recorded on 3/13/19 Credits- Photo from cover art: quizgamebuzzers.com Voice Over- Kathye Anstis O'Brien Music: Opening them- Chiaroscuro, Andrew Codeman Tournament Results music- Mela Dance, Yan Terrien Buzz Phrase- Sunlight, Lightblow