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Tangents is a unique quiz podcast that lets the players control the game by selecting the subjects from a list of “tangents” related to each question. The game keeps going until you miss three questions, so the goal is to build the highest score you can and get on top of the leaderboard. The trivia is based on the difficulty level of an average pub quiz, so it should be accessible for a wide audience. We cover a wide range of subjects like movies, TV, music, sports, specific pop culture them ...
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Comedy podcast by Igor Mondae (Croatia) & David Munoz (Australia) covering latest news in comedy, a sneak peek into the life of a comedian, and some fun trivia quizzes and comedy recommendations.
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You might remember him from episodes like #27 or #66. Ian Schulze returns, still looking for MASH and Pink Floyd. Have a listen and see if he finally tracked down one of those categories…or if he found something else that worked out for him. ;) Episode Links: How do you flashcard? The Anki App Last web search: The band Mammoth Something You Learned…
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Chris Brewer is back for his third solo game, and fourth overall in search of questions about wrestling, The Office, and How I Met Your Mother. We also got to chat about his new podcast, Skilletbrew Trivia, so be sure to check that out on your favorite podcatcher. Episode Links: Chris’ New Podcast: Skilletbrew Trivia Last Wiki Search: Lady Bunny La…
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Will the third time be a charm for David Kantorski? He was hoping to improve on his past scores this time looking for questions on 90s music and Major League Baseball. Be sure to check out his previous games in episodes 24 and 36. Episode Links: David’s new weekly hosting gig: Cordial Inn with Liquid Kourage Other recent podcast appearances: Partne…
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Nanci makes her debut this week, joining us from Warren, Maine. She said she was looking for comic strips, 80s & 90s TV, and commercials - but she locked onto another subject that worked out just fine! Episode Links: Favorite Movie Soundtrack: Somewhere in Time Favorite Non-Trivia Podcast: Homicide: Life on Repeat Last Online Search: What does the …
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Episode 52’s Chris “Siege” Parkinson returns - hoping to improve on his previous score, but still looking for questions on The West Wing and cop shows. No spoilers…but he did find a tangent that worked out well. Episode Links: Current Pop Culture Thing: A rewatch of Babylon 5 Hobby or skill from the past: Recreational target shooting The Last Song …
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DJ is back for another game, looking for questions on 90s alt music or hip hop. We had a fun session, and he was able to improve on his score from last time, but you’ll have to listen to see how much better he did. Episode Links: Current Pop Culture Thing: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+ Most Recent Film in a Theater: Sonic the Hed…
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Mike is back for his third game - this time in search of questions on Political Media, Hockey, and Baseball. Always fun to have Mike on the podcast, so enjoy! Episode Links: Last Internet Search: Royal Rumble 2025 Participants What Are You Into? The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild Current Podcasts: Tangents and Internet Today Plug: MRB Anal…
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I’m guessing there aren’t too many Tangents subscribers who don’t already listen to Throwback Trivia Takedown, but on the off chance you’re one of those few, this episode will introduce you to half of that show’s hosts. John and his brother Adam run one of my favorite quiz-based weekly podcasts, so it was a treat to have him on to try his hand at t…
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Keith returns for his third game, and it happened at the perfect time to catch his (very early) Oscar predictions just after the nominations were announced. He’s a huge film buff, so it was fun to get his thoughts and predictions. This time he was looking for movies, television, and word play categories. He definitely ran into at least a couple of …
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72: Tandem Mode - Dalton vs Brandon (Part 2)
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The thrilling conclusion to the Tandem Mode games between Brandon Fellows and Dalton McGhiey…is longer than part one, anyway. Enjoy these friends dueling it out for a few minutes. Episode Links: Forever Home Feline Ranch Thanks all! Back next time with a normal game with Keith Moser! Remember to check the Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/TriviaWork…
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71: Tandem Mode - Dalton vs Brandon (Part 1)
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Our first two part episode! You’re getting two for the price of one with this Tandem Mode recording. The first will be with Brandon choosing the first tangent, and the second will be with Dalton going first. Will it matter? Who knows? This one is for science. Episode Links: Riley Green…country artist and former college QB! Back next time with Part …
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Jeff is back for his fourth overall appearance (third solo) looking for questions about The Muppets and Star Wars Episode 4. He’s always a fun guest, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one. Episode Links: Last Movie in a Theater: Wicked or The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Current Pop Culture Thing: Binging Breaking Bad Something Learned in the Last Week:…
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We have a new record for the longest gap between episodes for a player now, thanks to Mike Bober returning for the first time since Episode 2. This time around he was looking for questions about pets, classic adventure movies from the 80s, 90s rock music, and The Simpsons. He had a simple goal of beating his score from his last attempt. Have a list…
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Another Springfield player, Frank Dicken joins us for what turned out to be an NFL special episode. Frank came in looking for questions about the Bible, food & drink & The Simpsons. Spoiler alert…there are still as many bible questions in the data base (9), as there were when Frank started. There are, however, far fewer NFL questions left. Also, ap…
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One of the first players we had on the podcast back in the testing phase of the game, Cheyenne Fletcher is back for his first solo game sinceEpisode 4. He was looking for questions on geography, college wrestling, and bad movies. Have a listen and see if he found any! Episode Links: Last online search:Dennis the Menace (US Comics),Man of Steel Awar…
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Ian Schulze, returns for the first time since Episode 27, still looking for questions about Pink Floyd - and also MASH this time around. He’s great at using clues in the questions to figure out answers he doesn’t know right away. Enjoy! Episode Links: Last Movie in a Theater: No Time to Die Last Internet Search: “Punch” comes from the Hindi “pāñch”…
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Madeleine is back for another run at the game, looking for questions about 2000s Pop Culture and trying to beat her previous score of 7. You’ve already looked at the episode length and figured out that she did pass that old score…but by how much? Episode Links: Currently Into: 90s Star Trek shows on Pluto Last internet search: Oberweis Dairy & Jim …
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Matt Lamia joins us again from Winter Springs, Florida in search of questions about the TV show Friends, 80s music, and 80s movies. Have a listen and see if he was able to track any down. Episode Links: What’s the best thing to eat in Winter Springs, Florida? Stefanos Trattoria What are you into? MLB The Show ‘24, The Floor, The Bear, and Only Murd…
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Chris is back again for another game this week, in search of questions on Wrestling and The Office. He scored a 13 in a Tandem Mode game, but he was looking for his first double-digit solo game this time out. See if he pulled it off… Episode Links: What have you learned this week? Steven Spielberg’s first Oscar was for Schindler’s List and Marvel’s…
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Jeopardy! champion, Jessica Babbitt joins us this week from Austin, TX for her first attempt at the game, searching for questions about Disney World, 90s boy bands, and current British royals. This was a really fun game to read, so hopefully you enjoy it! After you listen to this, be sure to check out Jessica and her team “Only Winners in the Build…
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DJ Carlile from Virginia Beach joins us this week for his first attempt at the game. He was looking for questions on 90s Hip Hop or 90s alternative music. Have a listen and see how he did! Episode Links: Favorite Movie Soundtrack: Mallrats What to eat in Virginia Beach: Seafood at Waterman’s Surfside Grille Last Wikipedia Search: Jayden Daniels Fav…
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Prateek was back in the hotseat trying to improve his score of 11 from Episode 34. This time he was trying to find questions about 2010s Bollywood Movies, 21st Century Formula 1 Racing, and the 23-24 Men’s Roster for something that he forgot to specify. :) If you’ve peeked at the episode length, it’s no spoiler to say he did a little better this ti…
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Amy joins us from the Bay Area in search of questions about the 1980s or celebrity marriages. Since this episode will come out on Festivus, let me wish you happy holidays with a quick bit of trivia…this will be the fifth time since 1990 that Hanukkah begins on Christmas day. So there’s your bonus fact for the episode. Enjoy! Episode Links: Last mov…
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In this episode, we dive into the art of comedy merchandising—where laughs meet sales. From designing the perfect branded T-shirt to turning your punchlines into profits, we explore how comedians are using merch and creative revenue streams to enhance their shows and connect with fans. Get ready to learn how to make your comedy career not just funn…
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Jeremy is a prolific quiz writer and host for his company, Brain Bash Trivia in Chicago. For his first run at Tangents, he was looking for questions on Cardinals baseball, 80s hairbands and pop culture. If you know Jeremy, or if you’ve heard him on other trivia podcasts, you pretty much know what you’re about to get into. If this is your first enco…
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Former local, now Nashville-based teacher Dalton McGhiey drops in for his first attempt at building a quiz this week. He was in search of questions about the Galapagos Islands and anatomy. Episode Links: Favorite Movie Soundtrack: Phantom Menace Favorite TV Theme: The West Wing, honorable mention - Family Guy Something learned in the last week: Lin…
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In this episode, we explore how to find your unique style in stand-up comedy, diving into the world of character comedians like James Acaster and Maria Bamford, and various comedic styles - from music and clowning to sharp social commentary and dark humor. We discuss different examples of the masters of the craft, insights on discovering your comed…
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Apologies again - my voice was still a wreck when we recorded this! Keith returns this week, looking to beat the 15 he scored back in Episode 31. This time around he was in search of questions about movies, TV, and Broadway. Have a listen and see if he found any! Episode Links: Last Wikipedia Search: List of Speakers of the US House of Representati…
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Fellow IT Guy, Matt Lamia joins me this week from Winter Springs, Florida for his first solo trip, and he was searching for Major League Baseball, the TV show Friends and 1980s music. At the time of recording, I was recovering from an illness, so please excuse my voice! Episode Links: Winter Springs, Florida What are you into right now? The Bear, O…
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54: Tandem Mode - Jeff Clear & Chris Brewer
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Jeff and Chris have both been on before, so you need no introduction. This was actually a second take for their head-to-head showdown thanks to some technical difficulties, and it was a good one. Enjoy! Episode Plugs: Chris: Support Trivia Workshop…PTE…and all the trivia podcasts. :) Jeff: A webcomic called Little Charlotte’s Grand Adventure by Tom…
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Chris Brewer joins us from Ottawa, Illinois in search of questions about professional wrestling and The Office. Chris is a great guy who you may know from our weekly Twitch stream since he’s gifted several of you with subscriptions to the channel! You’ll get to hear him in back-to-back episodes because he’ll be facing off against Jeff Clear in a Ta…
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Chris Parkinson, AKA “Siege” joins us from Wisconsin this week in search of questions on Cop Shows and The West Wing. I’m sure you’ve heard him on other podcasts, but this was his first attempt at a Tangents game. I’m definitely looking forward to having him back! Episode Links: Best Movie Soundtrack: The Empire Strikes Back, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, …
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Ever wondered what it takes to pull off a comedy show? Spoiler: it’s a lot more than just a funny person and a microphone. In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain on the chaotic, hilarious world behind the scenes! From the stressed-out producers and caffeine-fueled show managers to the tech magicians who keep the lights on and the audio cle…
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Alan Kreisel joins us this week from Jacksonville, Florida in search of questions about college football team names and 80s movies. If you listen to other trivia podcasts, you’ve probably heard Alan many times before, but this is his first attempt at Tangents. Have a listen and see how it went! Episode Links: What to eat in Jacksonville: Poppy’s It…
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We made it to FIFTY! Why not make episode 50 a Tandem Mode game? Paul Paquet is back for his third search for It’s Always Sunny and history content- but his first since episode 20, so he was due. He faces off against first-timer, Matt Lamia who was in search of MLB, Friends, and 80s Music. It was a fun game, so I hope you enjoy listening as much as…
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It took 48 episodes for the “Peterson Shuffle” to be employed for the first time, but only one more episode for it to get a second run. Tony Schmit joins us from Minnesota for his first attempt at the game, and he did his homework to craft quite a strategy. You’ll have to listen to see if it paid off. Episode Links: Learned League Favorite Non-Triv…
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Greg has won big money prizes on the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and The Chase, but he’s finally made it to the big time…Tangents. You have to listen to Greg play the game in a way no other contestant has to this point. Episode Links: Last Wikipedia Search: Dick Tuck Something you learned in the last week: There are n…
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Jeff Clear is BACK - and hunting for questions on comic books and The Muppets. In his first appearance (Episode 37), he finished with 12 points, so the mission this time was to pass that mark. Have a listen and see how he did! Episode Links: Where to eat in Hastings, MN: Lock and Dam Eatery Current Pop Culture Thing: Shameless Last movie in a theat…
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The host duo breaks down the different types of standup shows; from intimate open mics to large comedy solos, and the unique "magic" each one brings. Whether it's the charm of a small crowd or the electrifying energy of a big theater, they dive into how comedians keep the production smooth and the jokes fresh, no matter the stage size. With funny a…
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Luc is right back for another game - this time a test run for the Tandem Mode version with fellow Patreon supporter, Tim Gomez. This actually isn’t the first time they’ve met though. As it turns out, they were both in the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire green room at the same time! They’re obviously outstanding trivia players with Meredith Vieira ask…
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Luc Leavenworth (Ep. 22) is back to take another swing at the game this week, in search of questions on 90s nostalgia. I always enjoy hearing Luc play, and you will too. Episode Links: Last movie in a theater: Inside Out 2 Last Wikipedia Search: Big Fish the Musical Favorite Book: The Hobbit and The Name of the Wind Superpower: Teleportation Curren…
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44: Tandem - Chris Hernandez & Cheyenne Fletcher
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This is a special “Tandem Mode” episode of Tangents. At this stage, the game was very much in the alpha testing phase and the first two test subjects to step up were Patreon supporters Chris Hernandez and Cheyenne Fletcher. For this game, we’re just trying to workout gameplay and timing, so this one will be relatively quick - but by the time this g…
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Mike Baney joins us from Charleston, South Carolina in search of questions on professional wrestling and fantasy/sci-fi. I won’t spoil it for you, but he may have found some other subjects that he knows a thing or two about. Enjoy! Episode Links: Favorite movie soundtrack: Lord of the Rings and Baby Driver Last Wikipedia search: Anthony Bourdain Fa…
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It had to happen eventually. Technical gremlins have affected much better podcasts than this one, so it was only a matter of time. Unfortunately, we ran into some tough luck with this one and lost some of the audio from the game. Normally, it would be easy to just scrap it and start from scratch - but the glitch wasn't noticed until after the next …
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In this episode, we're diving into the wild world of false advertising in the comedy industry! From exaggerated claims to downright fabrications, we're breaking down the most ridiculous and laughable ways shows and events are hyped up, and tackling the question; what is allowed and what not? Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and …
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Brian Irving had a pretty good run his first time through in Episode 6, racking up an impressive 29 points. This time around, Brian got off to a bit of a rough start, but was able to right the ship thanks to one particular category. Have a listen and see how far that got him. Episode Links: Last podcast you listened to: Tangents & Frenemy Trivia Wh…
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We’ve hit the 40 episode mark! Kevin is back this week to try to improve on his previous run (Episode 19). This time around, he was in search of questions about music, and more specifically, one-hit wonders. He was a great guest, as always. Episode Links: Last movie in a theater: The Iron Claw Non-trivia Podcast: Strong Songs and Fantasy Football F…
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THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL SPORCLECON WEEKEND EPISODE! This week we have our first ever contestant who is connected to a previous contestant by marriage! Shanondoah comes to us from up in the greater Toronto area just seven weeks after hubs Shaun tried his hand at the game. Beyond trying to best his score, she was looking for questions on sitcoms, Disn…
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Harry McGrory (busstop) joins us again from Glasgow this week to see if he can improve on his previous score (11). He was in search of questions about Doctor Who and the Royal Family. Have a listen and see how that went. Episode Links: Favorite Trivia: “Rob Thomas” anagrams to “Bathrooms” and “Marisa Tomei” anagrams to “It’s-a-me, Mario”. Last Wiki…
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In this episode, we dive into the wild world of online reviews and explore the hilariously brutal aftermath of one standup comedian's worst nightmare - a scathing one-star review! Tune in as we dissect the ridiculous complaints, the over-the-top insults, and the comedian's desperate attempts to defend their dignity. Get ready for a rollercoaster of…
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