Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

In our 71st episode, Lauren fabricates a lesson all about the international movement for a return to craftsmanship in decorative and fine arts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [Get ready to feel inspired by wood and natural shapes.] Later, enjoy a quiz  also  called "Arts and Crafts"! . . . [Music: 1) Sussex Folk Trio Music Video, 2011, via YouTube;  2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2...

In our 70th episode, Julia fulfills her lifelong goal of pretending to be a D.J. on a trivia podcast when she takes us to the top of the  Billboard  Hot 100,  Billboard  200, and the RIAA's best-selling albums and singles. [File these record-breaking facts away for pub quiz or your favorite trivia app!] Later, enjoy a quiz called "Title or Artist"! . . . [Music: 1) Podington Bear, "Radiohem," 2013...

In our sixty-ninth episode, Lauren bravely goes where no trivia podcast before us has dared: to keep up with the Kardashians. [You know, for TRIVIA PURPOSES ONLY.] Later, enjoy a quiz with such a punny title we don't want to spoil it in the ep notes. And stick around for a fun segment from our friends Jeff, Ken, Matt, and Neal from the Triviality Podcast! . . . [Music: 1) Kim Kardashian, "Jam (Tur...

In our 68th episode, Julia shines a big red spotlight on Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, the namesake of that whole system of baseless defamation and demagoguery. Refresh your knowledge of 1950s America and the Communist Party USA, the HUAC,  and the Army-McCarthy Hearings [oh, and a few more Speeches You Should Know].  Later, enjoy a quiz called "Communism is Just a Red Herring!" . . . [Music: 1) The...

In our 67th episode, Lauren peels back the layers on the onion that was eccentric recluse Howard Hughes. Learn all about his Hollywood lifestyle, obsession with airplanes, and involvement in a few scandals along the way. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Howards and Hues"! . . . [Music:  1) Bayside, "Howard," 2008;  2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

TRICK OR TREAT! In this spookiest of mini-sodes, Irish listener Meadhbh (rhymes with "Dave") shares the origins of Samhain (rhymes with "Rose McGowan") and some Irish Halloween traditions. Then, Julia hopes to clear up any confusion you may have with old-timey Hollywood horror actors. Later, enjoy a double dose of quizzes: "The Nightmare before Halloween" and "Scary Movie Monsters"! . . . [Music:...

In our 66th episode, Julia digs deep to bring us a brief history of burials and taphophilia. Learn about some of the most famous cemeteries across the globe. Later, enjoy a quiz called "What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?" . . . [Music: 1) The Omega Project, "Lilikoi Graveyard, Track 1," 2002. Courtesy the Omega Project, CC BY-SA 3.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Fra...

In our 65th episode, Lauren promotes us all to the next level to discuss more secret organizations along the Continuum of Dangerousness™. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Victoria's Secret"! . . . [Music: 1) Atlantic Starr, "Secret Lovers,"  1985;  2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

In our 64th episode, Julia builds upon your existing knowledge of the world's most popular interlocking brick play system: LEGO. Hopefully, the history of the company and some very fun LEGO facts will click in your brain. [Also, be on the lookout for a (related!) mini-linguistics lesson.] Later, enjoy a quiz called "Everything is Awesome!!!" . . . [Music: 1)  Eck d'Ville's "Skælmskør Schottish," o...

In our 63rd episode [and part one of two in a series], Lauren learns some passwords and delves deep into the world of secret societies. Ready to infiltrate your uncle's Moose Lodge? [You may also start ranking things on your own Continuum of Dangerousness (tm).] Later, enjoy a quiz called "Odd Fellows"! . . . [Music: 1) The Smiths, "Shoplifters of the World Unite," 2011; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending...

In our 62nd episode, Julia deconstructs the who, what, where, when, and why of the Berlin Wall. Learn about the GDR, the Stasi, and some daring escapes. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Check- mate, Charlie!" . . . [Music: 1) Monkey Warhol, "The Berlin Jade," 2018. Courtesy of Monkey Warhol, CC BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

In Episode 61, Lauren takes to the airwaves to give us the rundown on several types of natural disasters, including hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, tornadoes, and  fire whirls . [We're all doomed. Note: this episode is not terribly uplifting.] Later, enjoy a quiz on disaster movies! . . . [Music: 1) Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," 1971; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of...

In our 60th episode, Julia pulls an all-nighter to cram, oh, about a thousand years of important institutions of higher learning into one measly hour. Learn about the oldest universities in the world, the colonial colleges, the Ivy Leagues, the Seven Sisters, and some key HBCUs. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Welcome to Animal House!" . . . [Music: 1) The Impossebulls, "HaveNots Mascots (Instrumental...

In our 59th episode, Lauren reveals the history of cosmetics throughout the world [and why we should be so thankful for technological advances in the makeup industry]. Oh, and we pass along some great beauty hacks to you, free of charge.  Later, enjoy a quiz called "Painted Faces"! . . . [Music: 1) Luciano Pavarotti, "Recitar! ...Vesti la giubba (Pagliacci / Act 1)," 2010; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascendin...

In our 58th episode, Julia's  eyes  are  wide shut  while she turns back the  clockwork orange  to  2001 for a visit to  Dr. Strangelove.  [GET IT?!] It's time for those of us who aren't movie buffs to learn all about the life and films of noted director Stanley Kubrick. Later, enjoy a quiz called "CUT!" . . . [Music: 1) Vexed to Nightmare, "A Clockwork Heart," 2016. Courtesy of Vexed to Nightmare...

In our 57th episode, Lauren gets down to brass tacks and shares some information about precious metals, contemporary and ancient. [Have you heard of the hot new trend in gold?] Later, enjoy a quiz on hair metal bands! . . . [Music:  1) Warrant, "Cherry Pie," 1990.  2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

In our 56th episode, Julia pulls back the curtain on several of history's greatest documented hoaxes [and showcases one puzzling object that hasn't quite yet been proven to be a hoax, though mounting evidence may one day prove otherwise]. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Believe It Or Not!" . . . [Music: 1) TRG Banks, "Goodbye Circus," 2018. Public domain;  2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Court...

In our 55th episode, Lauren fabricates the blueprints and lays out several important Architects You Should Know. [In case you've always wanted to pretend to be one, now's your chance!] Later, enjoy a quiz on New York City! . . . [Music: 1) The Commodores, "Brick House," 1977; 2)  Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

In our 54th episode, Julia pulls no punches about the Qing Dynasty in China and introduces you to Dowager Empress Cixi, the Guangxu Emperor, and the Yihetuan Movement-- a.k.a. The Boxer Rebellion.  [By the way, this happened in the 20th century.] Later, enjoy a quiz called "The Boxers are Rebelling"! . . . [Music: 1) Lee Rosevere, "Caochangdi (part 2)," 2015. Courtesy of Lee Rosevere, CC BY-NC lic...

In our 53rd episode, Lauren sends us up the river and details some of America's most famous prisons [in what will surely be part one of a multi-episode series], as well as the actions of some infamous inmates. Later, enjoy a quiz about birds! . . . [Music: 1) The Pretenders, "Back on the Chain Gang," 1982; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

In our 52nd episode, Julia pulls rousing orator [and perpetual loser] William Jennings Bryan back into the spotlight. Refresh your brain on the gold standard, the Scopes Monkey Trial, and a whole bunch of presidential elections at the turn of the 20th century. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Time for Speech and Debate”! . . . [Music: 1) Jahzzar, “Silver,” 2014. Courtesy of Jahzzar, CC BY-SA 4.0 licens...

For our 51st episode, Julia and Lauren are joined by a Very Special Guest--Lauren's dad, Dave Tag! Hop into our time machine for an abridged history of the guitar, everyone's favorite six-stringed instrument. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Fenders"! . . . [1) Original Dave Tagliaferro composition, 2018;  2) Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen, “Hot Rod Lincoln,” 1975; 3) Frau Holle, “Ascending...

Yada yada yada... For our 50th episode, Julia and Lauren finally put their brains-ful of sitcom trivia to good use in this ALL- SEINFELD EXTRAVAGANZA! In a departure from our usual format, this ep gives you thirty deep-cut  Seinfeld  questions with some interesting interstitials. Play along with the episode-long quiz and tweet your final score to @missinfopod ! . . . [Music: 1) Davie504, "Funkiest...

In our 49th episode, Lauren sketches for us the life of artist Georgia Totto O'Keeffe [best-known for those close-ups of flowers that definitely are just flowers,  no interpretation needed]. Learn about the "Mother of American Modernism" and her tumultuous relationship with husband/photographer Alfred Stieglitz. Later, enjoy a quiz on Flowers! . . . [Music: 1) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, "Waltz of t...

In our 48th episode, Julia reads you your rights-- the Bill of Rights , that is. Time to head back to Civics class and study up on the amendments of the U.S. Constitution! Later, enjoy a [totally straightforward and not mathematically-related] quiz called "27"! . . . [Music: 1) The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, “Water Music from the Handel Show,” 2011. Public domain; 2)  Frau H...