The Catered Quiz

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Allen Strickland Williams joins the show to answer questions about Newsradio and Kurt Vonnegut. We also talk about Dr. Demento, Tom Lehrer and Franz Kafka. Allen’s album Ran Through is available to stream or purchase on vinyl. Watch Allen’s Comedy Central special The Intellectual Shocker . Listen to Allen’s podcast Finding My Audience .

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, musician M.C. Cunningham of the bands The Dreaded Laramie and Fear Element joins the show to answer questions about Weezer and Ancient Greek Philosophy. We also talk about No Doubt, archaeology and the Mars Cheese Castle. The new Fear Elements song “Turn Around” is available now on bandcamp . Check out The Dreaded Laramie on their UK Tour or closer to ho...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, broadcaster and comedian Greg Bach joins the show to answer questions about Pink Floyd and guitars. We also talk about Les Paul, Kyle Kinane and SCRAM. Listen to Nite Lite With Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach Monday-Friday from 5-7pm on Civic Media.

Spring Break is over and the Catered Quiz is back! This week,  jeremy messersmith joins the show to discuss his new album Fox/Coyote and to answer questions about Star Wars and Star Trek. We also talk about David Letterman, Dan Wilson and The ‘Burbs. Fox/Coyote is streaming now and is available for purchase on bandcamp Watch the “Tatooine” music video . And enjoy jeremy’s performance on The Late S...

On the first quarter finale of The Catered Quiz, photographer Samer Ghani joins the show to talk about his new book Memories of a Street Cat and to answer questions about Old School RuneScape and Blink-182. We also talk about South Dakota, burning cds and tab books. Copies of Samer’s book can be purchased here . The book release show  for Memories of a Street Cat is this Wednesday at Cactus Club....

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer, producer, lawyer and former WGA West president Patric Verrone joins the show to answer questions about The Harvard Lampoon and Futurama. We also talk about Johnny Carson, The Critic and Bob Uecker. Check out VERDICT UNKNOWN at Rewindo.tv . Tickets for the Wisconsin Film Festival are again at wifilmfest.org .

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer (American Dad!, I’m Totally Fine) and director (Your Own Flavor) Alisha Ketry joins the show to answer questions about bones and Hercules. We also discuss puppetry, Mary Tyler Moore and snowboarding. Alisha’s short film Your Own Flavor is available now on YouTube . Read the Letterboxd review of I’m Totally Fine discussed in this episode. Follow Al...

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, Jeff Lyons of the podcast Junk Miles With Chip & Jeff joins the show to answer questions about 80’s Punk and 80’s New Wave music. We also talk about running, Jon Stewart and Dilbert. Junk Miles With Chip & Jeff is available on all podcast platforms. Read Jeff’s blog at www.gojeffgo.com .

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, music writer Grace Spelman joins the show to answer questions about The Beatles and 30 Rock. We also talk about Beyoncé, The Music Man and The Adirondacks. Subscribe to the Grace Spelman Music Project ! Check out her most recent post about Songs Where The Vocalist Gives Instructions To The Band . And be sure to watch Grace’s viral video from 2020.  

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Jack Packard of Adventure is Nigh joins the show to answer questions about the Dark Souls video game series and the band They Might Be Giants. We also talk about Comedysportz, Jane Kaczmarek and Ernest Borgnine. Check out Jack’s recent Improvised D&D The Sweet Sounds of Chumbawumba . For all things related to Adventure is Nigh, visit adventureisnigh.horse ....

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Stand Up Magician Derek Hughes joins the show to answer questions about Minnesota and Movies from the 1980s and 1990s. We also talk about Jordan, America’s Got Talent and Jason Lee. Derek will be at the Magic Parlour in Chicago from February 26th-March 15th. Tickets are available here . Enjoy this sample of Derek in action: https://youtu.be/tXgeshhUgYs?si=3XRYf...

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, filmmaker and podcaster Ben Steinbauer joins the show to answer questions about Stand-Up Comedy and Documentary Films. We also talk about The Onion, Michael Moore and Sixth Street. If you haven’t seen Ben’s documentaries, be sure to watch Winnebago Man and Chop & Steele . Check out the latest episode of Ben’s podcast Doc Walks  with Joe Pickett of Th...

On the 2026 season premiere of The Catered Quiz, Alex Meylink of Telethon and Brave You joins the show to answer questions about The Lonely Island and Orgcore Music. We also talk about Jose Canseco, Juiceboxxx and Slumdog Millionaire.   Check out Brave You’s brand new release HYENAS as well as Telethon’s latest album Suburban Electric .   Thank you for listening to the 2026 season premiere of The...

42 Contestants 3 Finalists 1 Champion It’s The Catered Quiz 2025 Tournament of High Scores! The contestants with the top three scores in the regular season are back for the season finale in which one of them will be named The Catered Quiz champion of 2025!  Julie Greiner (regular season score: 1040) answers questions about Broadway Musicals Since 2000 and The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Chris...

It’s the 2025 Regular Season Recap of The Catered Quiz!   This special episode of The Catered Quiz features highlights from all 41 episodes of the 2025 season. If you haven’t listened to the show, this is your chance to sample a year’s worth of episodes. If you are a regular listener, this is is your opportunity to relive moments that made you smile. This episode has it all: anecdotes, questions,...

On the regular season finale of The Catered Quiz, pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Schmalz joins the show to answer questions about The Muppets and Nintendo Gameboy. We also talk about how he became a doctor, the Virtual Boy and mayflies.   The regular season of The Catered Quiz may be over but there are still two more episodes remaining this year: On Tuesday, November 25th it’s the regula...

On the penultimate regular season episode of The Catered Quiz, communications expert Brad Ford joins the show to answer questions about The Simpsons and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also talk about working together, traveling together and Meryl Streep.  

On the latest episode of The Catered Quiz, Josh Modell of Talkhouse and Foreign Leisure  joins the show to answer questions about Pokémon Go and Top 40 Hits of the Early 80s. We also talk about Milk Magazine, Atomic Records and the preferred pronunciation of Foreign Leisure. Join Josh this Sunday at Atomic Records for a celebration the latest Foreign Leisure releases as Troubled Hubble, The Hallel...

On an international edition of The Catered Quiz, Doug Tilley joins the show from Canada to answer questions about the movie The Evil Dead and the actor Eric Roberts. We also talk about Dick Miller, George Kennedy and Larry Cohen. Doug’s podcasting empire with Liam O’Donnell can be enjoyed at www.cinemasmorgasbord.com

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, writer Eva Anderson joins the show to answer questions about immersive theater and true crime. We also talk about Mystery Science Theater 3000, CrimeCon and Scene of The Crime Productions. As discussed in the episode, check out the walkthrough for ARCANA . And to see her latest adventures, be sure to follow Eva on Instagram .

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, legendary broadcaster and movie critic Nick Digilio joins the show to talk about his new book 40 Years, 40 Films and to answer questions about John Carpenter and Saturday Night Live. Listen to The Nick D Podcast and That Show Hasn’t Been Funny In Years available wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more Nick Digilio news and information visit www.ni...

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedy legend Bill Oakley(The Simpsons, Mission Hill, Portlandia) joins the show to talk about his upcoming American Culinary Curiosity Dinner in Milwaukee on November 11th at EsterEv and to answer questions about fast food and snack foods. We also talk about Wisconsin frozen pizza aisles, Troy McClure and Secret Stadium Sauce. Tickets for The American C...

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Dana Ehrmann joins the show to answer questions about America’s Next Top Model and the artists of Lilith Fair. We also talk about the Wisconsin State Fair, 30 Rock and Surge. Dana will be performing at the Roast of Milwaukee on October 6th at The Cooperage. Tickets are available now! Dana will also be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festivsl...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, author DJ Slater joins the show to talk about his debut novel Legend Has It and to answer questions about legacy sequels and space. We also talk about haunted houses, halftime performances and Christina Aguilera. DJ will be signing copies of Legend Has It at Story Keepers Books this Saturday from 2-5 p.m. For more information about Legend Has It, visit www.djsl...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Rick is joined by comedian and writer Nate Fernald who answers questions about composting and 90s Indie Bands. We also talk about You Don't Know Jack, overalls and Mark McGrath. Read The Boo Boys book Scary Stories To Make You Scared of Stories . Listen to Nate's band Crub . Watch Nate's Comedy Central Half Hour .   Enjoy Correctamundo! and Glass Matthew by Tea...