Quiz and Hers

This week, Hallie has one more chance to build up a lead before the end of the season, and Justin brings six bonzer trivia questions about the land down under, Australia. We talk Aussie current events, geography, art, and more! 3:29: Q1 (Everything Else): Since the end of John Howard’s term in December 2007, Australia has had five different prime ministers, none of whom has served a full three-yea...

Hallie is just a bit obsessed with her favorite color, purple. So this week, she’s written six trivia questions about all things violet, lavender, and plum, and everything in between. We also chat about African-American art, Caribbean geography, and a classic children’s movie. 2:21: Q1 (Science): Tyrian purple is the color of a secretion made by predatory sea snails, which has historically been us...

This week, Justin swoops in with a sequel to one of his all-time favorite episodes, and brings six more trivia questions about dragons with him! We also talk about theme parks, a very unique artist, and a musician we’d rather forget. 2:31: Q1 (Science): The star Alpha Draconis, traditionally known as Thuban, is found in the tail of what Northern-hemisphere constellation? 8:29: Q2 (Everything Else)...

Hallie’s relentlessly cheery disposition is well-known to Q&H fans, but today, she cranks that smile up to 11, with six new trivia questions all about happiness, happy people, and being happy.  We also talk about neuroscience, avant-garde theater, and Hawaiian history. 2:49: Q1 (Times & Places): Throughout history, there have been two kings known as “The Merry Monarch”.  One was Charles II...

This week, it’s a game of double meanings, because the only thing that all six answers have in common is they are also models of car. We also rev up discussions of comics, mythology, and American history. So strap in and put the pedal to the metal! 3:06: Q1 (Sports & Games): Buick’s flagship sedan shares its name with this team sport played professionally by squads including the Chesapeake Bay...

In an explosive new episode, Hallie busts out six trivia questions related to one of our favorite TV shows of all time, Mythbusters !  We also talk about Hollywood hijinks, curious candies, and, of course, high explosives. 3:13: Q1 (Arts & Literature): What 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, made into a film of the same name in 1975, was featured on an episode of Mythbusters as part of Discovery’s...

In an eggs-cellent new episode, Justin has fried up six trivia questions about everyone’s favorite protein-packed ovals, eggs! We also crack open discussions of fine cuisine, children’s literature, and bizarre animals. And we won’t ask you to tell us which came first, the chicken or the egg. It was the egg. 2:36: Q1 (Arts & Literature): Scrambled Eggs Super!, Horton Hatches the Egg, and one ot...

Justin recently moved to Florida, so Hallie has written six new questions about the iconic animal inhabitant of the Sunshine State, the humble alligator.  Also lurking in this swamp of trivia are discussions of the food chain, Olympic swimmers, and Asian geography. 2:18: Q1 (Times & Places): There are two extant species of alligators in the world today- Alligator mississippiensis and Alligator...

Season 5 is here, and Justin kicks things off with a very out-of-season Christmas special! We deck the halls with discussions of American poetry, astronomy, and a basketball legend.  Just don’t expect us to sing any carols. 2:28: Q1 (Everything Else): Protestants and Roman Catholics celebrate Christmas on December 25.  What third-largest Christian group celebrates Christmas on January 7, due to a...

In a very special offseason episode, we are joined by a very special offseason guest!  Justin’s dad took it upon himself to write an entire game about the British Invasion, mostly to show up his son.  So, grab your acoustic guitar and your mop-top wig for a quizzical look at this pivotal period in music history! 2:17: Q1 (Sounds & Screen): The Fab 4 produced 4 fabulous live action films based...

Oui, oui, your humble co-hosts are enjoying their honeymoon in France today, so Hallie has cooked up a bouillabaisse of six trivia questions about this romantic land of fine dining and fine wining.  She also serves up discussions about pointillism, gambling, and sparkling wine!  And, we crown this season’s champion, which is somewhat ironic, considering what the French tend to do to people with cr...

This week, we bring you a new installment of Quiz And Hers all about new installments, aka sequels!* Justin has six new questions about favorite franchises and foolish follow-ups.  We also talk European history, early cinema, and the evolution of languages! *(Loosely construed) 1:53: Q1 (Sounds & Screen): The first-ever film sequel is usually thought to be a 1916 film that cashed in on the mas...

We brave the elements today, because Hallie has titrated out six trivia questions about every chemist’s best friend, the Periodic Table of Elements!  Also on the table are discussions of theater, art, and public health, and we periodically say funny things.  Get it? 3:00: Q1 (Sports & Games): One of only two U.S. states that lend their names to chemical elements, what state’s main university’s...

The title says it all this time.  Your humble cohosts tied the proverbial knot yesterday, so Justin has written six #trivia questions about marriage. We also talk opera, board games, and “marriage” in the animal kingdom. But, most importantly, we finally say “I do”. 2:19: Q1 (Sounds & Screen): The ubiquitous “wedding march” – which we didn’t have at our wedding because f*@& that s#!%! – is...

In a high-flying new episode, Hallie has trained up six new trivia questions related to the circus! We also talk about ancient entertainment, current literature, and, naturally, Cirque du Soleil.  And, of course, we clown around a bit. 2:51: Q1 (Times & Places): The origin of the circus dates back to ancient Rome, in which a circus was an open-air venue used for horse and chariot races, gladia...

In an eXtra eXtraordinary, eXtra eXciting, and, dare we say, eXtra eXtreme episode, Justin has crated siX questions with siX answers that all contain the eXtremely underutilized 24th letter of the alphabet, the humble X.  He also eXplains some travel trivia, eXpounds on a classic of Western literature, and eXplicates one of the strangest characters in 80s pop culture. 2:51: Q1 (Everything Else): A...

Avengers: Endgame is currently obliterating box office records, so Hallie has assembled six super-powered questions about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! We also marvel at facts about psychoanalysis, secret societies, and Turkish cuisine. So grab your hammer, your shield, and your shawarma, and hulk out with us, because we are Groot. 3:58: Q1 (Arts & Literature): What is the full name of the comic b...

With the third overall episode in Quiz and Hers Season 4, Justin selects… a whole game about the NFL Draft! We also trade questions about Midwest geography, a uniquely modern form of art, and antitrust law. Will Justin’s picks pay off, or will Hallie win this Draft Day competition? 3:20: Q1 (Sports & Games): One of the most notable trades in draft history happened in 2004, when the San Diego C...

In a monstrous new episode, Hallie asks Justin six questions about monsters of myths and movies! We also discuss religion, genetic anomalies, and Southeast Asian history. 2:05: Q1 (Science): What genetics term, used to describe a single organism which has cells with distinct genotypes, is also the name of a mythological creature that is a lion with the head of a goat coming out of its back and a t...

To kick off Season 4, Justin has come up with the most bizarrely specific theme in Q&H history: animals in space. Why? Why not. We also talk about the space race, impossibly indestructible critters, and a showdown between an artist and US customs. Yeah, this is a weird one. 3:06: Q1 (Everyting Else): One of the most popular memes in Internet history is “Nyan Cat”, which combines a Japanese pop...

Time for some strait talk. In the last episode of Season 3, strait-laced Hallie goes strait after strait-faced Justin, with six strait-up questions about straits.  We also straiten out some facts about spy movies, The Odyssey, and Istanbul (not Constantinople). Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0 E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode, Justin musters six questions about invasions, and lays siege to Hallie in an attempt to become Season 3 champion!  We also do battle over English history, sci-fi TV, and pro wrestling. Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0 E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quizandhers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/quizandhers Insta...

Today, Hallie gets cryptic, with six questions about codes of all sorts, including Morse, secret, cheat, and computer.  This encrypted transmission also includes discussions of video games, historical fiction, and progressive rock. Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0 E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quizandhers/ Twitter: https:/...

This week, Justin tries to unseat Hallie as the unofficial “lamest theme with the best title” champion, by writing an entire darned game about socks. We also pull some recent political history, a famous work of art, and a legendary singer out of the drawer. Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0 E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qui...

Brr, it’s cold in here! In this episode, Hallie brings on the deep freeze, with six icy questions about all things cool, crisp, and cryonic.  We also chill out with discussions of Broadway musicals, Olympic sports, and a modern literary legend. Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0 E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quizandhers/ Twi...