The Catered Quiz

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, improviser Joe Canale joins the show to answer questions about Nebraska Cornhuskers Football and Jazz Music. Joe also talks about Bluebird Improv’s upcoming show at Turner Hall Ballroom, the time he lived in Amsterdam and his tenure as a minor league PA announcer.   Bluebird Improv will be at Turner Hall Ballroom on June 1st. Tickets are available at https://ww...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, actress, writer & comedian Kristen Studard of the podcast Who Cares About The Rock Hall? joins the show to answer questions about Magic Mike XXL & Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. We also talk about bars in Japan, the female gaze and light pollution. Listen to the latest episode of Who Cares About the Rock Hall? revealing this year’s inductees. Watch...

On a new episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Sam Wiles joins the show to answer questions about the NFL Draft and the Watergate Scandal. We also talk about the Roxbury Guys, Sean McVay and Wet Brent vs. Wet Keith. Sam’s album Here Comes Success is available now through AST Records. Sam’s short stories are available at samwiles.gumroad.com Follow Sam on TikTok and Instagram .

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer and comedian Jacob Kaplan joins the show to answer questions about the tv show Full House and Nickelodeon/Disney shows from the Mid-2000s. Jacob also talks about Bob Saget, going to high school in Washington D.C., and why he wishes he’d been born a couple years earlier. Check out a couple of Jacob’s appearances on the television program Saturday N...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, filmmaker, editor and writer Ben Crew joins the show to answer questions about Mad Men and Dracula in Pop Culture. Ben also talks about silent films, his upcoming book and which Mad Men character would be the best basketball player. Check out Ben’s incredible edit of the 1989 Batman film as a silent movie: https://archive.org/details/batmanthesilentmotionpictur...

On a brand new episode of The Catered Quiz, musician Jack Sibilski joins the show to answer questions about The Blair Witch Project and Quentin Tarantino movies. Jack also talks about the new Telethon album Suburban Electric, touring with The Smoking Popes and shares some of his favorite movegoing experiences. Telethon’s new album Suburban Electric is available to stream and purchase at telethonba...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, comedy writer Julie Greiner joins the show to answer questions about the movie National Treasure and Broadway Musicals Since 2000. “Weird Al” Yankovic, From Justin to Kelly and bottled water are also discussed on this episode of The Catered Quiz. Julie wrote for the Audible exclusive A Total Switch Show which can be heard here . Follow Julie on Instagram or Twi...

This week’s episode of The Catered Quiz features improviser and attorney Emily Sexton who answers questions about the tv shows Gilmore Girls and Sex And The City. She also talks about growing up in Alaska, the Bar Exam, the penultimate Blockbuster Video and her time living in Milwaukee. If you’re ever in Denver, see Emily perform at the Chaos Bloom Theater on Saturday nights. For more information,...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, comedy writer Chase Mitchell joins the show to answer questions about The O.C. and Horror Comedies. Chase also shares his first comedic influences and what it’s like to share a name with a country musician.   Watch Chase’s Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon sketch referenced in the episode: Gregg Almond Follow Chase on Twitter. And be sure to get your tickets for T...

Ahead of this Sunday’s Academy Awards, actor and film writer Mack Bates is this week’s guest on The Catered Quiz! On Mack’s episode, he answers questions about Siskel & Ebert and two of his favorite actresses Susan Sarandon & Angela Bassett. Mack has also been a contributor RogerEbert.com and appropriately enough, wrote this tribute to Angela Bassett’s performance in What’s Love Got To Do...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, filmmaker Greg DeLiso joins the program to answer questions about the Detroit Red Wings and Jerry Seinfeld. Greg also talks about the comedic influences that went into the Pyscho Ape movies he made with Addison Binek. Both Psycho Ape movies are available to stream at rewindo.tv Greg’s art is available for purchase here . Look for Greg’s next film Sharksquatch w...

On this week’s episode, author Caitlin McGurk joins the show to talk about her new book Tell Me A Story Where The Bad Girl Wins: The Life And Art of Barbara Shermund and to answer questions about the movie Ghost World and the comic strip Nancy. The gallery exhibition of Barbara Shermund’s art that Caitlin curated opens this week at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chads Ford, Pennsylvania. For more...

On this episode of The Catered Quiz, sports radio host Bart Winkler joins the show to answer questions about WWE Wrestling and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bart also provides his prediction for this Sunday’s football game…but does Rick share Bart’s opinion? The only to find out is to listen the third episode of the 2025 edition of The Catered Quiz. The Bart Winkler Show can be heard Monday-Frida...

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian and storyteller Gabe Mollica joins the show to answer questions about Stephen Sondheim and the tv show Seinfeld. We also chat about comedy, internet friendship and the 2001 film Rat Race. Check out Gabe’s Sondheim story referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfww25A-rWQ Listen to Gabe’s episode of This American Life: https:/...

Welcome to Season Two of The Catered Quiz! On the first episode of 2025, comedian Josh Gondelman kicks off the season answering questions about the Boston Celtics and East Coast Hip Hop! Plus, a new rule for the 2025 season of The Catered Quiz is introduced! Josh will be performing multiple shows this weekend at San Francisco Sketchfest, including a performance with friend of the show Alison Leiby...

It’s the 2024 Tournament of High Scores!   Ann Vitti, Kevin Tully and Conor Sullivan had the top three scores in the 2024 regular season of The Catered Quiz and one of them will be named The Catered Quiz Champion of 2024. Listen as The Catered Quiz Tournament of High Scores goes round-by-round with our three finalists. Some rules for the Tournament of High Scores: -The regular season scores have b...

It’s the 2024 Regular Season Recap episode of The Catered Quiz! Enjoy a sample of all 45 episodes of The Catered Quiz ahead of next week’s Tournament of High Scores where of our three finalists will be named The Catered Quiz Champion of 2024!  Whether you’ve never heard The Catered Quiz or you’ve listened to all 21 hours and 41 minutes of this season or you’re somewhere in-between those extremes,...

It’s the 2024 regular season finale of The Catered Quiz! Only one spot remains in the Tournament of High Scores. Can Evan Pilak of the band Peshtigo answer questions about The Simpsons and New Wave Bands well enough to overtake Conor Sullivan for the third and final spot in the Tournament of High Scores. The only way to find out is to listen to this very episode! And when you’re done listening to...

It’s the penultimate episode of the 2024 regular season of The Catered Quiz! On this edition of the show, Rick is joined by all-around creative genius John Thompson who answers questions about The Beatles and Paul Thomas Anderson. But John also has some surprises up his sleeve… Check out John’s livestreams on Twitch. And be sure to follow John on Instagram as well!

On this ELECTION DAY 2024 edition of The Catered Quiz, Shea Frevele joins the show to talk about her love of Milwaukee’s local music scene and to answer questions about the movie Boogie Nights and the tv show Veep. Follow Shea on Twitter @SheaAvril Follow Shea on Instagram @SheaAvril And if you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to ROCK THE VOTE on Tuesday, November 5th.

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Rick is joined by filmmaker Megan Rosati who shares the movies that made her interested in horror before answering questions about lobsters and the Alien movie franchise.   Megan directed the Plan C segment of the horror anthology GIVE ME AN A which is available to rent/buy on your favorite streaming platform or if you prefer physical media, order the Blu-Ray n...

On a brand new episode of The Catered Quiz, Ann Vitti joined the program to answer questions about Ancient Egypt and the movie Casino. Ann also shared her experience of winning $59,000 worth of cash and prizes on the game show Sale of the Century. In fact, you can watch some of Ann’s amazing run on the show through these links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4md0Hh3dE4 https://www.youtube.com/wa...

On the 40th episode of The Catered Quiz, writer Conor Sullivan joins the show to answer questions about Green Day and John Hughes! As discussed in the episode, read Conor’s script for He Did The Mash! at HeDidTheMash.com Also be sure to check out the recent music video Conor directed: Calvero - “Anything You Want” music video Follow Conor on Instagram ConorLovesTheAngusSoundtrack or on Twitter @ @...

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Drew Spears joins the program to answer questions about Series Finales and Entertainment Moguls. He also shares how he himself became a studio mogul as the founder of DSP Studio LA. Here’s some of the books recommended in this episode: Hit & Run by Nancy Griffin and Kim Masters DisneyWar by James B. Stewart The Kid Stays in the Picture by Robert Evans Unscr...

On this episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian and writer Alison Leiby of the podcasts Ruined and Welcome to Talk Town joins the show to answer questions about 30 Rock and Fashion Designers.  Follow Alison on Twitter @AlisonLeiby Listen to Ruined HERE Watch the first episode of Welcome to Talk Town HERE If you enjoy The Catered Quiz, please tell your friends and family about the show! And don’t for...