Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hi all! No, we don't have a new Miss Info for you all (so sorry), but we do have a new project from Lauren and our podcast brother Neal from Triviality. It's called Curated by Chance and each episode, Lauren and Neal harness the power of a randomizing algorithm named Chance to generate unique prompts that drive their discussions.  From exploring the unexpected intersections between film and visual art to dissecting the curious ways randomness shapes artistic expression, this dynamic duo invites listeners to ponder the influence of chance in the creative process.

We hope that you enjoy this fun new podcast!

Hello! Bonjour! Hej! (You didn't think we'd just let a Eurovision pass without recording our thoughts about it, right?) Join Julia and Lauren for a recap of this year's Eurovision Song Contest 2024 hosted in Malmö, Sweden. (Big shout out to Baby Lasagna and Croatia's best-ever result at Eurovision--Čestitamo!) Later, take a quiz called "Breaking the Code."

P.S. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for some fun news on the horizon!

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[Music: 1) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license. 2) Xylo-Ziko, "Code," 2022. Courtesy of Xylo-Ziko, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.]

[We’re] comin' out … with a brand new episode about the legendary Ms. Diana Ross and her long and storied career. Later, take a quiz about animal babies!

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[Music: 1) William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, "Four-Way," 2017. Courtesy of William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, CC-BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

We're joined by Nathan Walker, Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the United States Navy, and his wonderful wife Kerrie for this whale of an episode. Nathan has served in the "Silent Service" aboard submarines for more than 15 years; he patiently answers all of our questions about life underwater while giving us a detailed history of the U.S. Submarine Force. Later, enjoy a quiz called "The Submariner's Pastime!"

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[Music: 1) Al Stewart, "Life in Dark Water," 1978; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Hello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for gents [and ladies] who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz.  In this very special episode, Steve and Josh examine two in-demand pantry staples: beans and rice. Actually, it's not so much "rice" as it is "the films of Wes Anderson". There's a connection there, really! Then, a new segment entitled "In the Not-Too-Distant Past-Perfect", and a quiz on rice, Weses, and Andersons.

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[Music: 1) The Creation, "Making Time," 1966 ; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Our recent sojourn to the Windy City reminded Julia about the brilliant writer/producer/director John Hughes-- so allow yourself to be transported to the suburbs of Chicago to recall some of the greatest coming-of-age comedy films from the 1980s-1990s. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Pretty in Pink"!

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[Music: 1) Simple Minds, "Don't You (Forget About Me)," 2010; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Salevete! Travel back with us to the Roman Empire to discover the Original Bad Boy of the Pax Romana: Caligula. Learn all about his weirdo proclivities, his god status, and his hated nickname. Later, take a quiz on shoes called "Little Boots"!

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[Music: 1) Little Boots, "New in Town," 2009; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

PRESS START! This week, Julia visits one of the most heavily-trafficked collections in the archives at The Strong to give you the rundown on pioneering video game company Atari. We'll talk video arcades, famous games, the shift to home consoles, and of course, the Video Game Crash of 1983. Dig out those spare tokens you have in your junk drawer-- we're going to the arcade! Later, enjoy a quiz called "Go, Dog, Go!"

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[Music: 1) David Crane's Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, Activision for Atari 2600, "Main Theme," 1984; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

It's a Series of Series again here on Miss Information! Today, immerse yourself in the high fantasy of J.R.R. Tolkien's universe of men, hobbits, elves, and dwarves--and finally learn who is The Lord of the Rings! Later, test yourself with a quiz on rings!  Enjoime! [...That's Elvish for "Enjoy!"]

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[Music: 1) Leonard Nimoy, "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins," 1968; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

This week's topic goes under the microscope as Julia presents the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms. [Get ready to be hyper-aware of what's going on inside your body.] We discuss organelles, cell division, types of cells in humans, and much more. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Cell Block Tango"!

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[Music: 1) John C. Reilly, "Mr. Cellophane" from Chicago, 2001; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]