Brain Ladle Trivia: Recent Episodes
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Every week, we present a fast and fun trivia game where general knowledge is taste-tested from a specific topic...or specific knowledge on a general topic. Either way, the delicious bits of trivia minutiae will be served up, piping hot!
Ross has sent over a quiz spotlighting the six biological kingdoms and the gang is fired up to show their prowess. How many fungi jokes can we fit into one podcast? Only one way to find out.
Well, it's back to a good old regular episode with... Oh, it appears that we have a replacement player. In this episode, previous BLITT (guitar solo) champion Kevin is stepping in for Twy to try a Sensei written quiz dealing with Music... but not music. Will Kels and Davo be able to defeat the champion or will they be whistling a sad tune (but not a sad tune).
This is the one you've been waiting for. To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Leigh is delivering one heckuva patriotic quiz focused on all the other time zones other than the main continental four. Bettina has also lent her quiz writing skills for the Star Spangled Sudden Death. Let the fireworks begin!
Well, we've made it to the fourth game of our Semiquincentennial Tournament. Like France, Leigh has gifted us with a monument as a token of her friendship. Instead of a Statue of Liberty, she has given us another quiz, this time devoted to the Pacific Time Zone of the USA. And Ian is helping with the Sudden Death round.
In this episode, we continue our celebration of America's 250th birthday with another Semiquincentennial quiz from Leigh with some extra help from Nabs. And it's time to get on your hiking boots because we are in the mountain time zone. Will we get purple mountains majesty or purple prose? Only one way to find out.
This episode, we move into game 2 of the Semiquincentennial Tournament as the gang celebrates the country's 250th birthday with Leigh's Central time zone quiz. Will they rise to the occasion or will the pressure crack them like the Liberty Bell.
Happy Birthday, America. She's 250 years old but barely looks 100. Leigh has decided to help us celebrate by creating a patriotic tournament for the gang. And episode one will honor the Eastern Time Zone. Who will emerge waving o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Let the fireworks rip!
In this episode, Blake from the Up To Par Podcast joins us to face a quiz developed by Ross. This time around, he's doing another awesome alliterative answers quality quiz. Can our gorgeous gang of perplexed podcasters face the facts or will they get gotten by the insane inquiries?
On this episode, the Australian Queen of the Quiz Nicole brings us a truly unique game with categories based on boxes you might find on a Brain Ladle Bingo Board. Find out how well equipped the Ladlers are at handling all their inside jokes. Who will cry out "Bingo!" and who will just simply cry?
On this episode, Jennifer, Leigh, Nabs, Ian, Alberto and Bettina deliver us a unique quiz devoted to their favorite things. Will the gang be able to match with these quiz writers or will they have hot takes of their own?
Here we go, the last episode of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament (aka The BLITT - guitar solo). Who will die and who will survive to live a happy life until the eventual reboot? In this episode, Kels will take on Ladlers Easy Mode Barry, Ross, Chris, and James in a final death match that will crown this year's BLITT champion. Also, the Sensei is out of town so Davo will take on the task of keeping score and making pithy comments. Will Davo rise to the challenge?
The Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament (aka the BLITT - guitar solo) is roaring ahead with our fourth TV-centric game. In this episode, BLITT Season One champion Kevin makes his return joining Ladlers Tamara, Luc, and current recipient of the Ladle of Shame Chris Brewer to challenge Davo. Who will rise to the top? Stay tuned, after these messages.
Here it is, the one you've been waiting for. On this episode, the Sensei Neil gets down and dirty going up against Alberto, DC Dave, Ian and Brian in the Brain Ladle Invitational Tournament, aka the BLITT (Guitar Solo). Will any of these lovely Patrons be able to stand up against the trivia demon Neil? Tune in to find out!
Previously on Brain Ladle Trivia... we had the first episode of this year's Brain Ladle Invitational Tournament aka the BLITT (Guitar Solo). On this week's episode, Nabs & Ava, Dan, Beth and Jane will take on the MC Davo to see where they rank in this year's tournament. Will someone take the lead and become the favorite to win the coveted Brain Ladle Trivia hoodie? Turn in to find out!
Welcome back to the latest Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament, aka the BLITT (guitar solo). We've got an amazing assortment of Patrons who have been invited to take on this tricky TV themed game. We've got Asha, Cheyanne, Bettina, and Aunt Nanci taking on the Master Ladler Twy for all the glory and the chance for Brain Ladle Merch and, of course, the coveted Ladle of Shame. Tune in for a great and challenging time! Same BLITT Time, Same BLITT Channel!
I met this six-year-old Podcast with this blank, pale emotionless face and...the blackest quizzes...the devil's quizzes... I spent eight years trying to reach them and then another seven trying to keep them locked up because I realized what was living behind Nicole's quiz was purely and simply... evil! Boo!
This episode, Ross (with help from Ashley, though she denies it) has a mystery theme that will put our gang against the ropes. Will they be able to regain their stamina in time to finish or will Ross's quiz deliver the TKO?
In this episode, Bettina takes over hosting duties as she brings a delightful quiz all about the most important thing in real estate...Location, location, location! WIll the ladlers be able to go toe to toe with this fun little quiz or will they get lost in the woods. Only one way to find out. (And that way is listening to the podcast if you haven't figured that out yet).
In this episode, Blake delivers a quiz about prisons and Aunt Nanci subs in for Twy. Now, I wish I could tell you that Davo and the others fought the good fight and Blake's quiz let them be. I wish I could tell you that, but prison is no fairy-tale quiz.
The amazing Aunt Nanci has served up a fun little mystery theme quiz for the gang. Who will solve it and who will be left behind in the dust? (Hint: One of the ladlers isn't very good at mystery themes so you can rule them out.)
Happy Women's History Month. This episode is a celebration of the contributions made by great women from history with a quiz hosted by Twy and built by her WoMENSA group (Bettina, Ashley, Nicole and Leigh). Sensei and Arthur join Kels and Davo to fight it out man to man to prove who knows the most about women. Also, Arthur gets to feel the full fury of Hai Karate and the dreaded Karate Chop!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Brain Ladlers! I hope you are wearing green or LB5K will have to pinch you. This episode finds Allie revisiting her favorite subject, Ireland. This time, she got a little help from Albert. Now, her brother-in-law and the rest of the team will see if they have a little luck of the Irish to take on this Erin Go Bragh themed quiz.
This episode is our funkiest to date. And with Davo and Producer Arthur not available, we had to rely on Funkmeister Ian from Verhampshire to bring in the noise and bring in the funk. Though this quiz from Leigh isn't what you think it is. And stay tuned for after the outtakes for a special clip for all our fans out there.
For all you fried chicken and Churchill Downs fans, this quiz is for you! Built by friends of the show Eric and Albert (not Arthur), this Kentucky themed quiz has 11 herbs and spices to make your mouths water. And taking over the Davo answering questions duties is Skillet Brew's own Chris Brewer!
It's that time of year again. That time when Twy, with the help of Leigh and Bettina, deliver a quiz that celebrates some of the greatest achievements in our shared history. This year, she's offering a little help for Davo. Will he rise to the challenge?
We're a little late for Valentine's Day. Sorry to our Brain Ladlers out there. You are still our valentines, and so instead of getting you a cheap teddy bear and those chalky candy hearts with the words on them we got at the local gas station, we are bringing this love themed quiz from Ross and Ashley. Twy is out, but Arthur is ready to step in and bring the love.
This time, it's personal. Though, the other times have been personal as well. Either way, let's celebrate our 400th episode with a little sweep the leg. Who will reign supreme and who's going down? You got a problem with that?
The one and only Nabs has put together a terrific soccer themed Australian rules quiz for the gang. Twy is out nursing a hamstring injury so we've got Producer Arthur subbing in. Will he rise above the others and stand atop the trivia parthenon or will he totally crash out and embarrass himself? (Spoiler Alert: It's the latter)
This week's episode, the wonderful Elizabeth (or Lisbet) brings us a unique music themed quiz with some fun categories that will have you humming. Will the gang be able to sing its praises or will this be their swan song? Cue the music!
Frenemy Trivia's Britney Shaw joins us to take on a quiz delivered by Davo's own beloved Emily. Each answer will start with a different letter of the alphabet. WIll it be filled with Awesome or just a bunch of Zingers. Only one way to find out.
The second week of 2026 brings us an episode that was left in the vault. It's a mystery theme featuring good ol' Producer Arthur as a contestant. Does he have what it takes to solve Elizabeth's tricky mystery quiz?
Welcome to 2026! And there's no better way to celebrate a new year than by asking trivia questions about the old one. The Brain Ladle Brain Trust has curated a quiz that will give you fond memories of the year that was.
Hello, Brain Ladlers. Enjoy this final episode of 2025 with one of our greatest running bits - Davo's Infamous Post It. Leigh and Albert join forces with the Sensei for a quiz that will test to see if Davo's Post It note actually helped him or not.
Happy holidays from all of us at Brain Ladle Trivia. This episode features a Christmas mystery theme getting stuffed into the Brain Ladle stocking. Big thanks to Santa John for writing this magical quiz!
This is another fun quiz from Ross and Ashley. If you don't know what a portmanteau is, well, your favorite podcast will help you figure it out. Whether you are enjoying brunch across from your motel or having a staycation while the smog rolls in, this episode will work wonders for you when you're feeling hangry for some edutainment.
This week, we invite Chris from the Pub Trivia Experience to try his hand at a little quiz about booze in honor of his awesome podcast, Boozy Bracketology. Will the guys be sober enough to tackle this tricky quiz produced by the Sensei? Grab your best hangover cure and join us for a little hair of the dog that bit us.
Grab a lobster and your favorite Stephen King novel because Cindy has given us a quiz honoring the best single syllable state in the Union, Maine! The gang will try to put on their thinking caps to answer these questions that are as rocky as the famous Maine coastline.
Leigh, famous for her history quizzes, brings a new one for the gang all about the Middle Ages. Since this is what Davo got his degree in, will he rise to the top or will poor Leigh be assaulted with a barrage of angry babies?
On this episode, one of our favorite quiz writers, Ross and Ashley, bring us a delectable trivia treat of mushrooms. Join our "fun guys" as they try to cypher their way through this shiitake. This episode also features the latest in AI Podcast Producing technology as Brain Ladle gets more state of the art than ever before.
This one is for all our grammar fans out there as listener Cindy gives us a quiz inspired by parts of speech. From verbs to prepositions, we've got it covered. We'll even throw in a couple of pronouns at no cost.
One of our favorite non-Brain Ladle trivia hosts, Carmela Smith (Four Play, Trivia Warfare), joins the gang with a quiz curated by the Sensei (featuring questions by Leigh, Ian, and Nabs) in honor of our guest. In this episode, we're talking about the number four and we're ready to play.
Our favorite Halloween host, Bettina, returns for the spooky season. This year, she's got a Halloween quiz with a literary bent. Will our gang be able to face their fears and tackle these horror questions?
On this episode, it's a battle of wits with special guests Bettina and Skillet Brew Trivia's Chris Brewer going toe to toe with Horror Gurus Davo and Arthur. This one's going to need a bigger boat.
This week, we take on a challenging mystery theme presented by Ross and Ashley, two of our delightful patrons!
If you have a quiz for us, please send it to neil@brainladle.com. We absolutely love when we receive your quizzes!
We've got a treat for you this week. Recent inductee into the Trivia Hall of Fame Jay Borsom joins us to spread her trivia knowledge on our humble podcast. Neil welcomes our guest with his own jumping and jiving quiz based around the letter J.
On this episode, Nicole delivers her final quiz for the legendary Down Under Trivia Tournament (aka The Dutt). Who will take the prize in this scary quiz about a master of terror? Because in this quiz, sometimes dead is better.
We are into game 4 of Down Under Trivia Tournament, known as the DUTT (Oooow!). In this episode, we jump into our wayback machine and check out the funkiest era of them all. But the big question, is "will our gang be able to keep Nicole's trivia evilness at bay?"
Get your passport out for this week's installment of the Down Under Trivia Tournament. The gang will face another Nicole quiz, this time focussed on movies from around the world. Who will go the Full Monty and score 400 Blows and who will only score 8 1/2? (And if you got those references, then this is the quiz for you!)
Another week, another session of Brain Ladle doing the DUTT! Nicole delivers yet another labyrinthine quiz filled with fame, changes, heroes and a space oddity. Will the BLTP crew have the hunger to survive or will they all fall to Earth?
It's time to start a new tournament. And this one was written by our lovely Australian quiz writer, Nicole. In this episode, she brings the gang a devilish assault of Mythology trivia. Who will rise up to Valhalla and who will dwell in the Underworld?
Are you ready for the most fun you can have while quizzing? Sensei, aka Mr. Fun Himself, has a quiz for the gang all about the funnest thing there is...Fun!
A sweet transvestite, a killer clown, a devious pirate, a murder solving butler. We can only be talking about one man. In this episode, Bettina writes us a quiz inspired by the one of kind British song and dance man, Tim Curry. Come on up to the podcast lab and see what's on the trivia slab. You'll shiver with antici...
As Fan Appreciation Season winds down, we are proud to present the final game of the BLITT (cue guitar solo). In this episode, Nabs, Robb, and Chris will bang their heads against our Master of Puppets, Davo. And we will crown the winner of the First Annual-ish Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament.
Welcome back to the next installment of the BLITT (cue guitar). On this episode, Ross and Nancy will face off against Twy over music trivia set in the decade known for Grunge and the rise of the boy bands. Will they have the Right Stuff (oh, oh, oh, oh)?
Welcome back to Fan Appreciation Season and the latest edition of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament or BLITT (cue guitar solo). On this totally radical edition, Jon and Kevin will see if they have the Right Stuff to take on our Top Gun, Davo who is just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.
Join us for the funkiest quiz ever written by a guy living in Vermont. Doug and John go up against Mr. P-Funk himself, Kels in the third round of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament (BLITT - cue guitar). You may want to grab your platform shoes for this one.
Welcome to Round 2 of the BLITT (cue guitar solo). On this episode, John, Chris and Cheyenne will try their best to take on Kels with a theme that sits squarely in his wheelhouse. Join us to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.
Welcome to the first round of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament or BLITT (Guitar Riff). Today, Albert, Beth, and Tamara take on Producer Arthur in a battle of the theater geeks. Who will reign supreme in this showtunes showdown?
It's time for another mystery theme, written by Producer Arthur. The gang will face a fun challenge filled to the brim with surprises and laughs. If you like your themes mysterious, this is the episode for you!
As we wind down fan appreciation season as well as the month of June, Jennifer joins us with a special Pride Month based quiz featuring all the colors of the rainbow. (Except indigo because it knows what it did).
Fan appreciation season continues with quite possibly one of our wildest mystery theme shows with the legend herself, Bettina. And if you think this episode is crazy, keep your eye out on our Patreon feed for exclusive audio of all the stuff we couldn't fit into this show.
On this episode of Fan Appreciation season, Neil delivers a general knowledge quiz that pits the Ladlers against their greatest challenge, an eighth grader named Ava. Also, her father Nabs is here, too.
Do you like it when two or more words in a sentence start with the same letter? If so, this is the excellent episode for the faithful fans of our practically perfect podcast. The lovely Leigh joins us for this quirky quiz that will make our trusty trivia troupe laugh out loud.
This week, we continue the Fan Appreciation Seaon with a visit from Chris of Skilletbrew Trivia! Check them out at https://skilletbrewtrivia.podbean.com/
The Sensei has written today's quiz about one of his favorite subjects-geography!
Fan Appreciation Season rocks on! We have Tamara here to play a quiz written by the Sensei himself! Trust us, this episode is going to be epoch.
Fan Appreciation season is in full swing! This week, Patrick joins us as host, with a quiz to challenge the trivia might of the Sensei himself. Neil is playing, be prepared for a trivia masterclass!
This week, we begin our Fan Appreciation Season! Ross and Ashley have provided a quiz for our outstanding guest Albert and the usual suspects, with the notable exception of Davo. He was away, making plans and plotting...
The grand finale to the ToTT is here! This week, Ed the Buffet Slayer has provided an outstanding mystery theme to cap off the tourney!
The ToTT is rapidly reaching its conclusion! The penultimate quizof the tourney was provided by the amazing Leigh, and is all about the Jazz Age! We hope you enjoy.
We are rounding the final turn on the ToTT! This week, we have an excellent quiz from some dude named Arthur. It's about double meanings. We hope you enjoy!
ToTT marches on! This week, Ross and Ashley have provided a fantastic mystery theme. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
The ToTT is trotting along nicely! This week, we get a rare follow-up to a quiz from the wonderful Leigh. It's even more HAIR!
The ToTT continues! This week, Patrick has given us a quiz all about Davo's favorite shape-triangles!
Who's ready to ToTT! We are, and thankfully Nicole was as well, because she's sent us a humdinger of a quiz, straight from Australia to you, by way of us! This quiz is quite challenging, so let's see how you Ladlers stack up to our efforts. I'm sure you'll do great!
The Brain Ladle Trivia Podcast marches on! This week, we introduce Producer Arthur to the mix as we embark on the ToTT! Any rule ever used on the show can appear, it's chaos!
This week, we are reminded of our failures. The Sensei, with valuable assistance from Bettina, have compiled the latest collection of questions we could not answer, a panoply of sweeps!
After this episode, the show will never be the same!
It's our 350th episode! Let's celebrate with a fantastic mystery theme, sent to us by Don and Beth!
This week, a fantastic mystery theme, provided by Chris B, challenges the usual suspects with its twists and turns!
It's that time of year again, where we celebrate the contributions of African Americans throughout history to American culture! It's also the time of year when we see just how little Davo knows about this incredibly important topic. Leigh and Twy and put together an outstanding quiz this year, so give it a listen and see if you can do better than Davo, which is a rather low bar to meet!
This week, Nicole has given the Sensei and excellent quiz to challenge us with: T words! She was kind enough to spot us a letter in each answer. Was it enough fur us to shine? Tune in and find out!
This week, we tackle an excellent mystery theme provided by a wonderful friend of the show named Cindy! It's a challenging one for sure, but the usual gang is up to the task!
We will be at Sporcle-Con! If you happen to be in Chicago in August, the 15th to the 17th, Davo and Kels would love to say hi!
This week, we go back to the Green Mountain State with a quiz all about Vermont! This quiz was sent in by Ian, friend of the show and proud representative of Verhampshire!
This week, we feast on delicious food trivia cooked up by that quiz super chef, Leigh! We hope you think it's as tasty as we do!
Happy New Year from the BLTP! We are back at it, fresh from an invigorating hiatus, to look back at the year that was!
2024 is coming to a close! While we here at the BLTP gird our loins for 2025's batch of amazingly challenging trivia, please enjoy this reupload of some of our most challenging questions, all presented in one humiliating package we call Sweep the Leg 4
Happy New Year, Ladlers! We love and appreciate every single one of you!
To round out the year, we here at the BLTP would like to offer you the gift of our humiliation. Please enjoy this, a reupload of our first episode of questions we got wrong the first time. Next week, we will present a reupload of our fourth such episode, proving that we sometimes don't learn things. Happy Holidays, you beautiful Ladlers!
On the seventh day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
7 Davo bleepings,
6 Andy forgettings,
5 Karate choppings
4 Legs a'sweeping,
3 Twys grinning,
2 Kelvins winnings, and
A humbling nugget of shame!
On the sixth day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
6 Andy forgettings,
5 Karate choppings
4 Legs a'sweeping,
3 Twys grinning,
2 Kelvins winnings, and
A humbling nugget of shame!
On the fifth day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
5 Karate choppings
4 Legs a'sweeping,
3 Twys grinning,
2 Kelvins winnings, and
A humbling nugget of shame!
On the fourth day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
4 Legs a'sweeping,
3 Twys grinning,
2 Kelvins winnings, and
A humbling nugget of shame!
On the third day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
3 Twys grinning,
2 Kelvins winnings, and
A humbling nugget of shame!
On the second day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
2 Kelvins winning, and
A humbling nugget of shame!
This holiday season, The BLTP is taking a well-earned break. We will return with fresh and hot trivia goodness Starting January 7th!
But we won't leave you lovely Ladlers high and dry! Here at BLTPHQ, we celebrate the season with a bit of...Karatemas!
On the first day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me:
A humbling nugget of shame!
Join us for a fun, mind-twisting show, full of facts, odd info, and brainy bits! On this audio trip, your hosts dish out quirky trivia and laughs all around. A smart show for curious minds!
This week, Ashley and Ross, friends of the Sensei, have provided us with an outstanding quiz! The theme is losers, losing stuff, loss, all of those sorts of things wrapped up into a neat quiz sized package!
This week, we dive into the magical world of motion pictures with the help of an excellent quiz provided to us by Arthur! It's about more than Oscar winners and box office stats this week, so be prepared!
This week we are joined by the exceptional Arthur as we take a look at parting shots, through the lens of an outstanding quiz written by Elizabeth! What are parting shots? Last words, final appearances, that sort of thing.
This week, we get sneaky with a quiz coming to us all the way from Australia! Nicole's love of James Bond inspired the Sensei to expand her 007 quiz with questions all about espionage! Ian from Verhampshire fills in ably from Andy on this one.
This week, we have a double listener treat! Tamara is back and the quiz we have was provided to us by the excellent Leigh! The theme may be a mystery, but the awesomeness of all you Ladlers is not!
This week, Bettina (with an assist from Aiden and Aaron) take us on a spoooky tour of Halloween! Who will get tricked and who will get treats, and why does Twy get all the treats? Tune in and find out!
Are you ready for some football? Let's hope Bettina is, since she's joining us for this week's game! Patron of the show Arthur has provided a show about American football, which we are playing under our custom Australian Rules Football system. Confused? Well, what if I told you it was only a little bit about the NFL? Still confused? You'll have to listen to get it all worked out.
This week, we have a real treat: Brian has provided us with an outstanding mystery theme! If you happen to be in Connecticut, check out Bar Rated Trivia. Brian has honed his trivia skills writing for this fine company!
This week, we have a quiz paying tribute to Hispanic History Month! This quiz was a joint effort between Albert and Patrick, two of our wonderful patrons!
This week, the show takes a look at the Gilded Age! Leigh's quiz is sure to delight and impress!
Every now and again, one of us lets our mouth write checks we can't cash. This is one of those times. Davo must pat for his mockery of Australia as our favorite Aussie Nicole arms the Sensei with the perfect paddle to spank him with: a quiz all about musicals!
This week, the game takes on an added dimension! Leigh has graced us with a quiz that will slither its way into your ears and give you a bit of pause as you listen and try to top the usual gang.
This week, we are discombobulated by nonsense words! Eric's quiz is sure to dazzle and befuddle the smartest of the Ladlers out there. Imagine what it did to us!
This week, we welcome Tamara to the show as a special guest! The theme of this week's show is...you'll just have to figure it out!
This week, Bettina has sent in a sequel! We've all said it; what was that dude thinking? We have some memorable whoopises on this quiz!
The Brain Ladle Games concludes! Who will take home the gold medal and a very spiffy hat? Tune in and find out!
The tourney marches on! Test your mettle with a game all about metal and medals. Don't be a meddler, be a Ladler!
The patron-written tournament continues! This week, the theme is the Olympics themselves! Longtime listeners know that Andy is going to love it!
To celebrate the 2024 Olympics, our wonderful patron Leigh has submitted an entire tournament with themes related to the Paris spectacle. The first game of the tourney concerns France and all things French!
Gena graces us with her presence as an excellent player this week. The Sensei, with the help of an outstanding quiz sent in by Arthur, challenges us with parody. 24 questions about parody in all of its glory!
This week, we dive deep into the Potterverse, which is Davo's absolute favorite place! Camron, friend of show and longtime patron, has provided a quiz all about actors in the Harry Potter film franchise, with our patented Aussie rules thrown in to boot!
This week, we take you on a tour around this big beautiful world of ours, trivia-style! Our tour guide this week is the wonderful Leigh!
If ONLY we had a new episode this week...Wait, we do! This week the Sifu Barry sends us a quiz about unique things, aka ONLY!
This week, we tackle films, but not just any films, literary films! One would think this would involve the Dark Knight Trilogy or the MCU, but no! The disrespect toward comic books continues! Book, with no pictures or KACHOW! Still good films, but not, you know, GOOD films.
I'm back from vacation!
Once again Davo asked me to upload this episode so the description is not going to be witty. But we do appreciate our Patron Ian for providing this quiz to us!
As a change of pace from a grueling tournament, friend of the show Andy has submitted a delightful mystery theme, straight from the UK to all you wonderful Ladlers!
The winner of the coveted Raspberry Beret will be determined with his episode! Appropriately enough, Prince is the featured artist for this match, so the pressure is on for Twy to prove her love of the Purple One!
This week, the featured artist is Genesis, beloved by the Sensei! Real old school Genesis, like Peter Gabriel, late 70s prog rock Genesis. A challenging lyric category for sure. But fear not, the Sensei has a more diverse quiz in store.
The tourney continues at a blistering pace! This week, it's Davo's favorite band, the Police!
This week, Kels is on the hot seat from HotLANTA! It's all about Outkast as we battle to see who is the musicologist of the BLTP!
This week, we begin a new tournament! We here at the BLTP love music of all shapes and sizes, so what better way to show that love than rigorously testing every piece of tangentially-related trivia about our favorite artists? To start off the tourney, Andy is in the hot seat with the Beatles!
This week, one of our wonderful listeners, Eric, supplied us with an excellent quiz about the Volunteer state, Tennessee! It's the home of the blues, country music and, for a time, the Sensei!
This week's mystery is lovingly crafted by Doc, one of our patrons! It is a fun one, and the Sensei handles it just right! If you'd like to send in a quiz, email it to neil@brainladle.com!
This week, we journey into mystery yet again! Arthur has kindly supplied us with this theme, which is a bit more timely than others, so keep that in mind as you listen!
This week, we present a quiz given to us by Leigh, one of our wonderful Patrons! Its all about H.A.I.R. You'll just have to listen in to see what that initialism means. Or is it an acronym? Anyway, it's a good one, enjoy!
This week, Twy takes the center stage as she hopes to educate the usual suspects about the noteworthy accomplishments of women! Will she succeed? Tune in and find out!
We did it! 300 episodes of this silly silly show! What better way to celebrate this success than highlighting our past failures? If you like sweeps, this is the show for you!
This week, Twy has crafted another quiz about Black History! From the fascinating to the profound, this year's quiz promises to be challenging and hilarious!
Who says the BLTP isn't sophisticated? This week, we tackle the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship!
This week, the wonderful Nicole has provided a quiz about the land down under! Davo wrote one a long time ago, but since Nicole lives there, I'm betting hers is a bit more comprehensive.
This week, Bettina has prepared a quiz that can only be described as a fiendish attempt to test the trivia instincts of the usual gang to their very limits!
This week, friend of the show Steph has provided us with a theme so good, it had to be savored as a mystery! Why spoil what it's all about now, when you could play along with the gang?
This week, the theme is a mystery. It's a good one, with some challenge and cleverness built in to each and every question. Finely crafted for your enjoyment.
This week, we celebrate Christmas the only way we know how-Excellent trivia and terrible jokes! Andy is passing out the gifts this year, and we hope they bring some Christmas cheer! No matter what you celebrate this time of year, we wish all of you a festive and safe holiday season!
This week, friend of the show Eric has provided the Sensei with a challenging quiz, and an even more challenging mystery theme! Pay along, and let us know if you solve it before we do!
This week's mystery theme is provided to us by one of our wonderful patrons, Suzi! If you ever think to yourself, "self, I can write up one of those," send it to us at neil@brainladle.com. We love any and all contributions for you guys!
This week, we celebrate the addition of the littlest Ladler Felix with a quiz all about babies!
This quiz comes all the way from Australia, courtesy of Nicole! This week, we ask the simple question: do you Ladlers like movies? Of course you do. How about those weird, off kilter, guilty pleasure flicks? It's all about cult classics!
This week, we present a quiz all about races. Automobile, boat, plane, train, and the one to start it all, foot! All will be covered in the unique BLTP style you all know and love!
The tournament marches on, and in honor of Halloween, the wonderful Bettina has conjured a quiz straight from the grave! The theme is Ghostbusters, but not the movie. Each category relates the the Ray Parker Jr classic. So get ready for a spooky time with your favorite boys and ghouls!
The tourney continues with a quiz about punctuation! The salt you sprinkle into every sentence, changing a "Yes?" to a "YES!!" The tiny lines and dots that convey so much meaning and provide much-needed clarity. How much do you know about these little guys? More importantly, how much do we know? Tune in and find out!
The Hai stakes Hai Karate Tournament marches on! This week, we take a look at everyone's favorite topic-dinosaurs! I can't think of a single person that didn't, at some point in their childhood, love dinosaurs. Granted, I don't know that many people, but the point stands. If you know someone who needs a refresher on why dinosaurs are cool, have them tune in!
Is Davo going to have an advantage in this episode of the tournament with a D and D theme? Roll for initiative to find out...
The tournament is well underway! This week, we take a look at crime, in all of it's various forms. It would be crime to miss it!
This week, we begin an exciting new tournament! The prize-a bottle of the finest cologne ever made, straight from 1964! The theme-the best mystery theme this show has ever had. Are you excited? Do you smell terrific? Good! Listen and enjoy!!!
Ahoy Ladlers! This week, the wonderful Bettina sets sail with an outstanding nautical quiz! So shiver those timbers and hoist the mainsail as we set off across the open seas of trivia delight!
This week, we have a theme that will astound and amaze. We realize that it can be a bit harder to listen and follow along with the clues if you are driving, walking the dog, what have you. We recommend you stop that commute and take careful notes!
This week, we take a look at those wonderful bundles of joy, children! We here at BLPT are fans of the little spuds, so we thought we'd do our best to show it with a delightful quiz that will bring out the child in all of you Ladlers!
This week, we take a look at the Bard, the greatest writer of all time, Shakespeare! Well, we try. This quiz at least remotely resembles an in depth look at Shakespeare's work. Ok, that's not right either, just give it a listen and see how much Shakespeare we can manage!
This week, we will take you there by any means necessary! It's all about transportation! Planes, trains and automobiles! So much more, vroom vroom!
This week, friend of the show Patrick hosts the show! The Sensei is left with his favorite job-handing out the shame nuggets left and right. The theme this week is a genuine mystery, so listen carefully to notice when Davo's hope for bonus points are dashed!
This week, one of you wonderful Ladlers has decided to test our mettle with a fiendish mystery theme! This one's a doozy, so take your time, give it careful consideration and see if you can guess the theme before we do!
This week, we look at, well, the week! The Sensei test our knowledge of the days of the week. Trust me, it's tougher than it seems!
This week, friend of the show and excellent musician Roo takes us to the school of rock! All of the classics are on display. Who will rocket to the top of the charts and who will be a one hit wonder? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Sensei takes us on a return trip to all things quotable! Every single question on the quiz is a quote of some kind, so dig deep in your memory and try to remember who said what when!
This week, Twy presents an outstanding quiz about literature. The finest literature. The most culturally important literature of the 21st century. COMIC BOOKS!
This week, the usual gang has been replaced! Emily, Stephanie and Jenifer take on the Sensei, who has a quiz all about women ready to go. Special thanks to Bettina for submitting the questions for Sensei's approval.
This week, as we seek to beat the heat, we take all of you lovely Ladlers on a vacation! Friend of the show Jacob join us on this guided tour of all things vacation related.
This week, we are pleased to present an outstanding quiz all about print media! Bettina is our guest host, and friend of the show Albert has graciously agreed to appear as a capable stand-in for Andy!
Bonus points for the first Ladler to give us the correct number of chair squeaks that we couldn't remove from the show!
This week, it's the return of an old favorite-the mystery theme! With the Brain Masters Tournament clearly in the rear view mirror, it's the perfect time for a devious mystery theme that's sure to challenge one and all!
This week, we continue our look at the language with some of the Sensei's favorite words. Noun, verb, adjective, all words are fair game for the Sensei, and he's chosen the ones that inspire him the most.
We are back on track with the return of Stephanie to the show! She joins us as we explore the best kind of words: F words!
Thank you all for your patience with this week's upload. It's been a challenging week, but we should be back on track.
Due to some technical issues and the long weekend, the latest episode has been delayed. In it place, we present a fan favorite-Sweep the Leg, volume 1. The latest episode will be in your feeds ASAP. We apologize for the delay.
This is it, the final game of the tournament with everything to play for! The Sensei has cooked up a doozy of a quiz for this critical game. This week, we take a look at robots!
This week, the tournament marches on with an outstanding Patreon-supplied mystery theme! Kwyjibo authored this fiendish quiz, which is sure to challenge one and all!
This week, the tourney continues with a look at teachers! Teachers shape the minds of many, but how did they do with Andy, Kels and Davo? Tune in to find out!
This week, we continue the tournament with a Patron-submitted quiz all about crosswords! Well it's more meta than that, but close enough.
It's Game 3 of the Brain Masters Tournament! This week, the Sensei presents a quiz, expertly written by Bettina, all about those moments one can't help but wonder...What Were They Thinking?!
The tournament continues! This week, the Sensei tests our knowledge of food, something we can all agree is...pretty important. Will Andy's in depth knowledge of gravy give him the edge? Will Kels' good eating habits and healthy lifestyle deprive him of victory? Does Davo need a snack? Tune in and find out!
This week, we present the fourth annual Brain Masters tourney! The coveted Members Only jacket is up for grabs, and Kels has an iron grip on the title as 3 time champ. But Andy and Davo are up for a fight! The first game and this years tourney is all about comedy, so who will get the last laugh? Tune in and find out!
This week, the long-awaited return of Stephanie! Mysteries abound as the Sensei whips up another quiz with a theme that is sure to challenge the keenest trivia minds!
This week, Bettina returns for another take on sports! If you're a football fan, and more importantly if you're not, this is the episode for you!
This week, we celebrate a milestone-250 shows! The Sensei has provided a quiz of all things 250 related. We want to thank all of you for listening and look forward to 250 more!
This week, the Sensei has meticulously compiled some of our most egregious errors in trivia knowledge and waves them in our faces. An entire quiz of questions we didn't get right the first time! Do we learn from our mistakes? Tune in and find out!
Here at the BLTP, we love animals. So this week, the Sensei has a quiz all about bears! So get ready to hibernate with us as we test our ursine acumen!
Happy Valentine's Day! This week, we have a quiz about psychology, with a special appearance by none other than Allison! Enjoy!
This week, the wonderful Emily have provided an outstanding quiz for the Sensei, one that is a mystery! You love it, we love it, give it a listen!
This week, we take on a subject that Kels is all too familiar with: geography! Will Andy and Davo stand any chance against Mr. Lister, the Sporcle King? Tune in and find out!
This week, the sifu Barry present his own special take on a fan favorite: The fabulous mystery theme!
This week, the Sensei offers up a quiz about big business! As podcast moguls, the gang should have no problems whatsoever with this one, right?
Happy New Year! We are 10 days into 2023, so it seems appropriate to look back, with a quiz all about 2022! what notable people, events and occurrences have we completely forgotten about? Tune in and find out!
This week, we ring in the new year with a quiz devoted to Africa! The Sensei will likely delight in just how flummoxed Andy and Davo will be, while Kels will bring the brains and charm.
This week, the one of our patrons, Ian, challenges the guys with a quiz about awards. Tune in to find out who will be awarded the non-existent first place trophy!
We here at Brain Ladle wish all of you Ladlers a happy and healthy holiday season! To celebrate, the Sensei gives the gift of trivia with a quiz dedicated to this most festive time. Who will get a stocking full of victory? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Sensei challenges the usual suspects with a quiz about eponyms. What's an eponym, you ask? Tune in to find out the answer to that question, as well as if Davo, Kels and Andy figure it out before it's too late!
This week, friend of the show Ian (no, not that one, the new one) has a perfect quiz with a theme so mysterious, so shocking, you won't believe your ears!
This week, the Sensei adds an added layer of complexity to the quiz, by asking And, Kels and Davo about languages that are not English. The struggle is real as the most monolingual trivia show imaginable, with the obvious exception of Kels, tackles a global quiz with a twist.
This week, friend of the show Roo provides us a with a tribute to the late, great Ray Guy. We hope you enjoy this quiz, it's our tribute, in our own Brain Ladle way.
Do you like trivia, but have a block when it comes to sports? We're here to help! Bettina returns with a quiz designed just for you!
This week, Ian stops by and builds a sturdy foundation of trivia questions for us all about houses? who knew they were more than just comfy places to hang your hat? Ian did, and maybe we will, too!
If there is one phone number anyone from a certain generation knows by heart, it's 867-5309! This week, the Sensei takes a long hard look at that special number, with the usual gang along for the ride!
It's that spooky time of year again, and Bettina is back to help us celebrate Halloween! She has provided a set of questions with just the right amount of thrills, chills and pumpkin spice!
This week, Bettina graces us with not only her presence, but the most challenging type of quiz possible: the awe inspiring Mystery Theme! So play along and see if you can get it before we do. Honestly, the odds are in your favor.
This week, we present another edition of Sweep the Leg, the show where the Sensei reminds all of you just how much the usual gang doesn't know. To sum up this week's show in one word...triangle.
In honor of our 227th show, Twy and the Sensei have teamed up to present a quiz about the truest television artform: situation comedies! And when we think sitcoms, we think the 1980's, the greatest sitcom decade ever!
This week, Kels takes the mic as he quizzes the usual gamg all about hip hop! What happens when a punk fan, a metalhead and an audiophile take on hip hop trivia? HIlarity and a whole lot of learning!
This week, Kels takes the mic as he quizzes the usual gamg all about hip hop! What happens when a punk fan, a metalhead and an audiophile take on hip hop trivia? HIlarity and a whole lot of learning!
This week, the Sensei takes us on a musical tour of film and television with a look at theme songs! From Star Wars to Star Trek to Star Search, the Sensei leaves no stone unturned in his quest to challenge the usual gang.
This week, the Sensei takes us on a musical tour of film and television with a look at theme songs! From Star Wars to Star Trek to Star Search, the Sensei leaves no stone unturned in his quest to challenge the usual gang.
This week, we are taken on a trivia tour of Sin City by the wonderful Bettina! Which Ladler is going all in on Las Vegas, and which Ladler will bust? Tune in and find out!
This week, we are taken on a trivia tour of Sin City by the wonderful Bettina! Which Ladler is going all in on Las Vegas, and which Ladler will bust? Tune in and find out!
This week, we are joined by the wonderful Twy! We present to you lovely Ladlers a show all about Labor Day and jobs in general. We present this the day after Labor Day because, well, it's a holiday and we took the day off, so any mention of the fact that Labor Day is coming up is purely circumstantial.
This week, we are joined by the wonderful Twy! We present to you lovely Ladlers a show all about Labor Day and jobs in general. We present this the day after Labor Day because, well, it's a holiday and we took the day off, so any mention of the fact that Labor Day is coming up is purely circumstantial.
This week, friend of the show Ian provides us with a quiz that is but a snapshot of...photography! Is it high art, selfies, both, neither? Tune in and find out!
This week, we are honored to have Aaron, host of the C.W.A.P Cast and former student of Andy, as our guest. It's one part comedy, one part US history, 100% trivia goodness.
While Davo takes a week off to lick his wounds after a brutal tournament finish, the Sifu Barry takes over with a set of questions about Jims, Bobs, and Billys and all derivations thereof. Will the Sensei reassert dominance, or will Kels or Andy come out on top? Tune in and find out!
It all comes down to this! Kels vs Andy, with Davo along for the ride, to determine the Brain Storm champ!
This is it, the penultimate game in the Brain Storm Tournament! The mystery themes get tougher, the points matter more, and Davo is...well...having a great time!
We are approaching the home stretch in the quest for the coveted trophy! It's a two man race between Andy and Kels, but can Davo play the crafty spoiler? First, listen to the first five games to get all caught up, then listen to this one. It's how podcasts work!
The Brain Storm Tournament marches on! With Davo fading into non-contention, the role of spoiler takes the forefront. But who is going to be spoiled, Kels or Andy? Tune in and find out!
The Brain Storm Tournament continues! Kels is off to a great start, with Andy slightly behind and Davo doing his best? The theme is a mystery, and the outome of this tense match will be as well, unless you listen in and find out!
The Brain Storm tournament continues! While the theme is a mystery, Kels' dominance is not. Will Andy and Davo manage to stem the tide? Tune in and find out!
The Brain Storm Tournament marches on! This week, the mysteries abound as the theme is unknown, but the trivia flies fast and free!
The thunder is back! The latest edition of the Brainstorm tournament has an added twist-every single game is a mystery theme! More points, more lightning bolts to the face!
This week, friend of the show Bettina provides and excellent quiz all about the circus! Our ringmaster the Sensei will do his best to keep the clowns in line, but as you Ladlers know, that is a delicate tightrope to walk!
This week, the Sensei puts the usual gang in the wayback machine for an episode all about cats! did he do a better job than Davo did, oh so long ago? Of course he did!
This week, a very special guest host takes the usual gang on a tour of the musical landscape throughout the decades! Only the best songs need apply!
This week, we welcome Kevin to the show as a Patreon guest! Kels and Andy test our visitor's mettle with a Sensei specialty-the patented Brain Ladle mystery theme! Can you guess the theme before they do? Tune in and find out!
The Sensei is out this week, so the usual gang invited their buddy Major over for some baseball trivia! That's right, it's an all-sports affair!
This week, the Sifu steps in to sub for Davo as Barry, Andy and Kels tackle the quality quiz questions composed by the Sensei. Will there be quiet quarreling? Queue up and give a listen!
This week, we revisit Andy's favorite format: Jeopardy! The answer is every show. The question: When does Andy forget the rules?
This week, we take a return trip to the Moon! The Sensei brings out his best moon questions for the usual gang to answer, or not.
This week, we take a look at the elements not found on the periodic table-weather! All of that stuff that happens outside in the scary scary out of doors!
Periodically, we do an episode worth its weight in gold. So get the lead out and give this week's show a listen! It's all about the elements, and it's metal! And gas, and fluid and all sorts.
The next 200 begins! This week, the Sensei hits the pop culture highlights throughout the decades! Will Andy know anything that happened after 1969? Will Kels know everything? Will Davo do his best? Likely yes, but listen and find out just to be sure.
We have a treat this year, an encore from Ryan Budds at Trivia with Budds! SD Words in 11 minutes or less or your money back! Well, not really, this is free, but you get my drift!
It's our 200th episode!! This week, the more things change, the more they stay the same!
The Tournament marches on, This week we'll find it, the Rainbow questions, the Sensei, the jacket and me! And Andy and Allison too!
The Brain Masters Tournament resumes! This week, mysteries abound, as Kels continues his march to immortality.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Brain Masters Tournament takes a brief hiatus this week. In its stead, we present an episode from the distant past, featuring questions from Allison! She presents an excellent quiz all about women, so let's celebrate International Women's Day and laugh along the way!
It's Game 4 of the Brain Masters Tournament! This week, the Sensei's challenge involves something we all count on...Numbers! So many numbers, so little time.
The Brain Masters Tournament marches on! This week, we take another look at African American history in our own inimitable style, all while ratcheting up the tension with a critical tournament game. Who will rise to the top, and will Kels relinquish his death grip on the coveted jacket? Tune in and find out!!
It's Game 2 of the Brain Masters Tournament! This week, we double down on fun, with a mystery theme! Mystery theme...during a tournament...it's just too much!
It's that time again...The Brain Masters Tournament begins! Game 1 of the tourney features a quiz all about love, just in time for Valentine's Day. Will Kels release his death grip on the coveted jacket? Who has the chops to take the title, the glory, and the Member's Only? Tune in and find out?
This week, the Sensei takes us on a tour of the body and all of its wonders. Will the usual gang make him proud, or will he ruefully sigh and wish he had better friends? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Sensei teaches us an object lesson in pain with the return of sweeps week! You remember all of those questions the usual gang completely missed on? do you think they learn from their past mistakes? Have you listened to this show before? If so, you should know the answer to that, and revel in their hopeless confusion!
This week, we are up, up and away, flying the friendly skies with a show all about aviation! Friend of the show Ian has provided an excellent quiz all about the wonders of flight! Which Ladler will soar to new heights? Tune in and find out!
It's that time once again, where your intrepid Sensei takes a long hard look at the past year and decides what trivia nuggets warrant a place on the Year in review! which ladler can recall what happened just few months ago? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Sifu returns to stage a battle pitting fan favorite Kels against the rest of the Brain Ladle crew! Will he fare better than Andy did? Tune in and find out!
Since Christmas was this past Saturday, we wanted to give Kels a break from editing and take some time for ourselves. Therefore, we present an episode pulled from our Patreon feed-Allison asks all manner of Disney questions!
This week, we debut a new, expert level quiz! The 4 biggest Harry Potter fan in the Ladler universe have gathered to take on the Sensei's most difficult challenge to date! Allison, Emily, Twy and Dan compete to see who is the true superfan of superfans!
This week, enjoy a refreshing, crystal clear sip of trivia all about H2O! The Sensei will quench your thirst for trivia about the elixir of life. Will the usual suspect stay afloat, or be swept away by a tsunami of shame? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Sensei takes us all over the world! Each and every continent on Earth will be carefully examined, in the inimitable Brain Ladle style!
This week, we take a look around and around at all things circle-related! The Sensei is sure to have a few surprises around the corner...
This week, we offer up some delicious leftovers from our Patreon! If you've ever wondered how the Sensei does what he does, this is the show for you. We look at the method behind the mad genius!
This week, the gang does their best to make it through an episode with the legendary MC Davo, as Andy and Kels go head to head in a fiendishly random contest! The Sensei eschews the theme for the flavor!
Break out those thesauri, Ladlers! This week, the Sensei has crafted a quiz chock-full of those big words we use to impress people at parties...if it's not 10 letters, it isn't good enough!
This week, we welcome Barry the Sifu! He has returned with a devious challenge for Andy-a 3 on 1 showdown for music supremacy! Not just any music, classic music! Stuff like the Beatles, Stones, and other Social Security recipients. If you dig the oldies, you'll dig this show! If you don't, Davo is right there with ya.
This week, the Sensei brings the wisdom of the ages in quote form! The challenge for the usual suspects: who said what, where and why! Simple, right? Have you met the Sensei??
Whomever said crime doesn't pay clearly needs to listen to this week's episode! Neil has the skinny on all things illegal this week, so who knows the most about being the worst? Tune in and find out!
We are back with more mysterious trivia! The Sensei is really on a roll, and we are along for the ride!
This week, we take a look at everyone's favorite words, those with 4 letters! Now, these are not words of the naughty variety, but all four letter words we can manage. Four little letters, a hour of entertainment, what a deal!
This week, we present another mystery theme! This has proven to be a popular addition to the Brain Ladle repertoire of engaging trivia excellence, so be on your toes and try to beat the usual suspects to the punch!
You asked for it, you got it, back by popular demand, it's a mystery theme! Tune in and find out what the show's about and who catches on the quickest!
This week, we take a look at the written word, with a quiz all about literature! Sometimes books have pictures, and those are Davo's favorite. Unfortunately, the quiz is about pictureless books, so he will have to do his best
It's the finals of the States tournament! It all comes down to...Andy versus Kels for 2nd place. Guest hosting this final episode is the Danison, Dan and Allison, without whom this tourney would not be possible!
The States Tournament continues! This week, we look at 3 states at the same time, in a rare burst of efficiency!
The States Tournament continues! This week, we tackle New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Can Davo continue his unlikely winning streak? Tune in and find out! BTW, listen to the very end.
The States Tournament continues! This week, we tackle two wonderful Mid-Atlantic states, Maryland and Delaware. Can Davo continue his unlikely winning streak? Tune in and find out! BTW, listen to the very end.
The States Tournament marches on! This week, we ship up to Boston for a visit to Massachusetts and all of its wonder. Will Davo keep the streak alive? Will Andy make a terrible joke? Will Kels be embarrassed to be seen in our company? Tune in and find out!
The States Tournament marches on! This week, we up the difficulty with a game that tests the usual suspects on 2 states at once! Are they up to the challenge? Tune in and find out!
The States Tournament continues! This week, Dan and Allison provide the Sensei with all manner of questions about the Old Dominion, Virginia!
This week, we welcome Dan and Allison as they host the inaugural episode of the States tournament, our first Patreon-written tourney! The tourney will cover the states that were the original 13 colonies, so we kick things off with North Carolina!
This week, the Sifu takes us back to the me decade, the radical 1980s! Take a trip down memory lane, when Kels was a mere babe and Andy was only 60 years old!
This week, Barry introduces us to Ted, in all shapes and sizes. It's not just a bear any more!
This week, the Sifu seeks to enlighten us with a look at world religions. The usual suspects are joined this week by the utterly delightful Twy! Listen in and see if you find your trivia zen!
This week, Barry and the usual gang takes a long hard look at all thing Richard. I know what you're thinking, there may be some off color humor, and you would be correct. Bear that in mind, and enjoy the show!
This week, we have a Texas sized debut! The Substitute Sensei Barry revisits our very firs show, with an updated quiz on Texas! How much can the usual suspects remember? Would it help? Tune in and find out!!
This week, Allison brings the trivia knowledge with a quiz celebrating Pride month! It's a cornucopia of education for the usual suspects, who may be a titch out of their depth on this one. It's a fun one, we promise!
This is it! The final of the Fight for the Furby has arrived. It's a 3 way tussle for the coveted prize, with Allison in the role of spoiler! Who will come out on top? Tune in for the exciting conclusion!
It's the penultimate episode in the Fight for the Furby! THis week, we look at firsts, in order to determine who is first in the tournament standings. Firstception!!!
With Allison feeling under the weather, we take a brief break from the tournament to take a trip back to the Great White North, Canada!
The Fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil takes a tangential look at sports, his absolute favorite pastime! In the game before the game that will decide the Furby, who will be victorious and who will be bringing up the rear? Tune in and find out!
The Fight for the Furby marches on! This week, it's all Steve all the time! All you wanted to know about Steve but were afraid to ask! It's Steve-a-palooza!
The fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil takes us to the best aisle of the toy department as we talk about dolls (or action figures if you prefer)! Which Ladler will have what it takes to get their hands on the prize? Tune in and find out!
The Fight for the Furby Tournament tightens up as our rogues gallery is faced with questions about Royalty. Also starring in this episode Lyric Bot 5000 and the “Barry Easy Mode.” Don’t forget about the credit cookies that this week includes strange detours into the connection between pickles and heart problems and crossing the line into too much garlic bread.
The Fight for the Furby marches on! This week, we look at the rest of Europe with a set of questions courtesy of our main man, Barry! Who has what it takes to match wits with a Barry easy-mode? Tune in and find out!
It's tournament time once again! The 2nd annual Fight for the Furby begins with a look into all things monstrous! Allison is back and better than ever! Who will take an early lead? Tune in and find out!
This week, we present an Patreon exclusive episode for the Ladlers to enjoy! Kels is at the helm, asking the questions for which the usual gang hopefully has the answers. If you enjoy this show, consider becoming a Patron!
Halls of Fame? Hall of Fames? Whichever it is, friend of the show Kristi will set the usual gang straight. Who belongs in the trivia Hall of Fame and who gets the Hall of Shame? Tune in and find out!
We have a special treat for the holidays! Friend of the show Allie brings a fascinating quiz on the Emerald Isle, Ireland! How well will the usual gang fare, or will the curse of American geographic knowledge rear its ugly head? Tune in and find out!!
This week, Friend of the Show Daniel gives the usual suspects a check-up, taking the vitals and making sure our midical knowledge is at recommended levels. Which Ladler has the best grasp on medicine? Can it be someone else besides Kels? Tune in and find out!
Special Gamemaster Daniel joins us to quiz the guys on Dungeons & Dragons. Will Davo's misspent youth (and adulthood) give him the edge over Andy and Kels?
This week, we take a responsible, socially-distanced trip to Scandinavia, with a look at Norway! From Oslo to black metal and everything in between, this episode has you covered!
Game 7 of the Brain Masters tournament is here! But when Davo asks Neil to upload the episode, we don't have a super clever description of the show. This one is about bones.
The Brain Masters tournament heats up with a quiz all about temperature! Can anything be done to cool Kels off, or will Andy and Davo get frozen out of their chance at the coveted Members Only jacket? Tune in and find out!
Neil raises the stakes on this week's tournament episode with a show about gambling! Friend of the show John has thoughtfully provided the Sensei with the quiz that will judge which one of the usual suspects has what it takes!
The Brain Masters Tournament continues! This week, Neil takes the usual suspects to trivia confession, with a look at the seven deadly sins! Don't be slothful, listen in and see who is full of wrath (It's likely Davo) and who has just a bit too much pride (probably Andy)
Hark! What podcast from yonder headphones sound? It is the Brain Masters Tournament, and Kels is the sun...
This week we tackle the Bard, Shakespeare!
It's Game 2 of the Brain Masters tournament! This week, Neil takes a long hard look at 2020 with a retrospective quiz. We promise this is the only time we will bring it up.
New Year, new tournament! The Brain Masters returns with a second annual race for the Members Only jacket! Kels is the reigning and defending champ, but Davo and Andy are gunning for the prize. As an extra treat, the quiz is being handled by friend of the show Stephanie!
This week, Neil tries to sell us on the wonderful world of advertising! Which Ladler has the juice to win a car and who's getting the steak knives? Tune in and find out!
It's that time of year as the Brain Ladle crew celebrate the season! Christmas comes but once a year, and we have the questions and answers and all things in between. Happy Holidays from all of us at the BLHQ!
This week, friend of the show Jon brings us a fresh take on an old topic: Money! It can't buy happiness, but it sure helps! The Brain Drain Tournament is behind us, but the show rolls on!
The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! What better way to establish the best of the best than to ask questions from previous shows that we all got wrong? Exactly, there is no better way! Listen in as the Sensei gives us the business and the disappointment is palpable!
We continue our Brain Drain tournament with a tribute to the great Alex Trebek, the voice of trivia and inspiration for this show and many others. Listen in and see how well the usual gang handles the rigors of Jeopardy style questions.
The Brain Drain Tournament marches on with a look back at 1920! It had to be better 100 years ago, right? Listen in and find out!
The Brain Drain Tournament continues with a look at looking. This week is all about eyes, so all of you Ladlers can see what's what and who's who in the tournament standings. Give it a listen with your ears, maybe a sniff with your nose if you roll that way...
The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! Kels is in front, but this week Gena has provided a quiz you will want to sit down and savor-from cooking to knitting and everything in between, it's hobbies!
The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! A surprise development has thrown the tournament for a loop! Will the Ladlers recover? Tune in andfind out!!
The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! We hope you aren't sick of it yet, as Macy continues her run of dominance. You have a fever, and the only prescription is...trivia about diseases!
The Brain Drain Tournament continues! This week, Barry provides the Sensei with questions all about Numbers. Kels is in the lead, but don't count Macy out just yet. Andy and Davo are the remainders. Listen in to see who can add to the their totals and divide and conquer!
The Brain Drain Tournament is heating up! This week, the Sensei seeks to spark some ideas about everyone's favorite source of warmth-Fire. Can the boys slow down the trivia inferno known as Macy, or will their hopes crash and burn? Tune in and find out!
The Brain Drain Tourney marches on! we have a banger of an episode this week, with a quiz all about guns! Who's got the best shot of winning, and who's firing blanks? Tune in and find out!
China is here, Mr. Burton, and it brings with it a new tournament! The Brain Drain tournament debuts this week, along with a special surprise! Tune in to find out more!
This week, friend of the show Gena tests our knowledge of the world with an excellent quiz for Neil! Allison, Andy, Davo, and Kels roam around their mind palaces, pack up the essentials and head out on the trivia road!
This week, Barry has forged ahead and crafted a quiz all about metal and medals, a fitting follow-up to Macy's efforts! He has mined deeply and thoroughly to challenge Davo, Kels and Andy. Do you have the steel to match wits with the usual gang? Tune in and find out!!!
This week, Macy brings the heat with an all new quiz about the Olympics! Andy, Davo, and Kels face down the youthful challenge presented by Macy, who is subbing in for Allison. Tune in and find out who takes home the gold!
This week, Allison takes the reins for a show with questions geared toward the ladies Ladlers out there! How will the usual gang fair? Tune in and find out!
Dan from the Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast is here! This week is all about...wouldn't you like to know! It's another Neil mystery theme! Can you guess it before the usual gang does? Tune in and test your mettle against the Sensei!
It's the tiebreaker game of the Brainstorm Tournament! It all comes down to this, Davo vs Andy for all the marbles! Friend of the show Macy has put together a quiz all about the great white way, Broadway!
It's game 8 of the Brainstorm Tournament! This week, we tackle, or try to tackle, large things! Having covered small things, Neil moves to the other side of the coin, as the usual suspects do their best to handle the sheer scope of the large...things. It's a good show, give it a listen.
It's Game 7 of the Brain Storm Tourney! This week Neil, with some input from his better half, has devised a fiendish quiz all about masks! Masks of all shapes, sizes and uses will be discussed, with the winner of the coveted title of Storm Lord (or Lady) on the line!
It's Game 6 of the Brainstorm Tourney! This week, Super Ladler Barry has supplied the questions to challenge the usual gang. We tackle some Eurofacts and Eurofigures for Euro-enjoyment!
It's Game 5 of the Brainstorm Tournament! This week, Neil focuses his attention on...the Civil War! It's every history major for themselves as the usual gang attempt to score those vital tournament points.
It's Game 4 of the Brainstorm Tournament! Neil revisits a topic from the early days of the show, with a fresh catch of new fish questions. The stakes are high as Kels looks to out-swim the usual gang in his quest for 3 of the 4 majors. How will he do? Tune in and find out!
It's Game 3 of the Brainstorm Tournament! This week, Neil takes us on a tour of the islands, and I mean ALL the islands! Will Kels extend his lead, or can Andy, Davo and Allison slow the juggernaut? Tune in and find out!
It's Game 2 of the Brainstorm Tourney! Special guest host Barry peppers the usual gang with trivia nuggets deep fried in delicious Americana! Neil is behind the controls, passing judgement on Allison, Andy, Davo and Kels as they make their way through this extra large helping of trivia goodness!
It's tournament time! the Brainstorm tourney kicks off this week with a mysterious topic, one you will learn about as you listen. Can Davo finally win a tournament? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Guru of Trivia grills the gang on all things G! Give it a gander, and perhaps a giggle or two!
This week, Brain Ladle takes a look at African American history, in our own hopefully fun and entertaining style. Allison provides the insights into the subject, and Davo, Kels and Andy do their level best. We hope we can bring a minuscule bit of laughter during these difficult times.
This week, Neil takes us on a trivia tour of the boot that makes Europe kick, Italy. Moxie from Your Brain on Facts joins us as well, to test her mettle against the usual gang. Who's marinara will cling to the pasta Neil is dishing up? Tune in and find out!
This week, we are presenting a special episode for all you Ladlers: You will get a taste of what to expect from bonus content on our Patreon. If you like what you hear, become a patron at any level!
Runner-up. Silver Medalist. First Loser. These are the things that remind us of Number 2. There is no other reference that brings Number 2 to mind, especially one from childhood. Join Davo, Kels and Andy as they take on Neil's fiendish questions all about the number 2.
We hold these questions to be self-evident, that all Ladlers are amazing and will give a listen to this weeks show! Andy takes the reins as Allison, Davo, Kels and friend of the show Barry find out just how much they know about the Constitution of the United States.
During this time of social distancing and quarantine, many Ladlers like to curl up with a good book. This week's episode does that one better-a full episode of literature minutiae! why read a whole book when the usual gang can briefly talk about a lot of books? It's like Cliffsnotes with jokes!
This week, we take a big step back in time for a look at the music from the Me decade, the 1980's! Friend of the show Cheyenne joins Andy and Davo as Neil and Kels take a tag team approach to the questioning. Can anyone hope to dethrone Brain Ladle's resident music man Andy? Tune in and find out!
It's another tag team battle as Andy and Allison take on Davo and Kels to see who has the geography chops! Will the teachers defeat the upstart faction of library employees? Tune in and find out!
Friend of the show Barry has deployed this week's questions! Neil is a master sergeant, putting the usual gang through their paces as we discuss all things related to warfare! Who will come out on top in this trivia tussle? Tune in and find out!
It's our 100th episode! The Braid Ladle gang take a look at 100, in our own unique way, with Neil dishing out the trivia on the century mark! We can't thank you enough for listening and helping us get to this milestone. Enjoy this episode and hopefully 100 more.
This week, we take a glance at the sartorial side of life. We all wear 'em, it's clothes! Neil opens up the closet and finds the toughest question he can to challenge the usual gang. Tune in and find out just how much, or how little, we know about fashion.
It is Game 7 of the Man of Steal Tournament! Kels is in pole position but Davo and Andy will not quit! This week Neil presents us with a second quiz about women. Can the boys do any better than last time? Tune in and find out!!
It's Game 6 of the the Man of Steal Tournament! Kels has a lead, but Davo and Andy are giving it all they have to catch the front-runner! This week, we look at the human body, and since we all have one of those, there is no advantage for anyone in this contest! Or will there be? Tune in and find out!
It's Game 5 of the Man of Steal tournament! We've looked at cats and dogs and fish and such, but this week with look at all creatures great and small! Neil goes far afield with questions for Davo, Kels and Andy, to see who is the king of beasts!
The Man of Steal tournament has reached the midway point! Davo, Andy and Kels are all tied up and topic for this week is a doozy-Movies! Will Kels flex his usual cinematic muscle? Will Andy sneak his way to a victory on the strength of his musical knowledge? Can Davo stand a chance? Tune in and find out!
It's week 3 of the Man of Steal tournament! This week Neil quizzes the usual game about, well, stuff Neil likes. It's a deep, deep dive into the mind of the Sensei, Trivia Master, and co-founder of the show! Who knows the man best? Tune in and find out!
The Man of Steal Tournament continues! Andy has the early lead, but Davo and Kels are hot on his heels. They enjoy a special advantage as we look at the 2000s, the Aughts, the dawn of the 21st Century, seeing as how they are not grandparents. Will youth win over experience? Listen in and find out!
The 3rd tournament of the Brain Ladle Grand Slam is underway! Davo, Andy and Kels vie to be the Man of Steal, using a special twist to snatch an answer from their fellow Ladler. Neil, basking in the glow of his recent vacay, was inspired to quiz the Ladlers about the beautiful Caribbean! Who will take an early lead in the Man of Steal Tournament? Tune in and find out!!
This week, guest hosts Allison and Major bring us a quiz that hearkens back to the bygone days before streaming services, YouTube and cable...it's network TV! Andy, Davo and Kels do their best to remember what it was like when TV came over the air and channels were in double-digits. It's a fun blast from the past!
While Neil is away, the gang will play...SPORTSBALL! Allison and Major join us for a lighthearted game, tossing the ol' pigskin, puck, whatever around. Sit back and enjoy a quiz Neil would be the absolute worst at, and feel that momentary sense that maybe, just maybe, Neil has a weakness in his trivia game. Who are we kidding, he'd do great!!
This week, we look at those creepy crawlies most would shy away from, arachnids! Neil tests the memories of the usual gang as he takes them back in time to a recording session filled with trails and trevails, to see if they can dredge up facts and figures about spiders and their ilk. Tune in and find out if they can!
This week, Neil takes us to Switzerland, with questions about more than chocolate and fondue! Who will come out on top and stride the Alps clad in victory? Tune in and find out!
Join us for our annual trivia year in review! Special guest Barry joins Davo and Kels for a special 2019 stew!
This week, Neil comes out of hibernation hungry for trivia competition. Davo presents a grizzly quiz all about bears! Andy and Kels hope to prevent a mauling by the Quiz Master himself. Who will prevail? Tune in and find out!
Happy Holidays from Brain Ladle! Keeper of the Furby Andy is spreading the yuletide cheer this week! Listen in as the usual gang celebrate the holiday season with trivia, laughs and love for all of our favorite Ladlers!
The Fight for the Furby concludes! It all comes down to this, as Andy, Kels and Davo take on an extra special quiz, one from a Ladle Brainer! Barry has sent in the quiz for Neil, testing our knowledge of the great state of Minnesota! Who will win the coveted Furby? Tune in and find out!
The Fight for the Furby has reached its penultimate contest! It's anybody's Furby as Neil casts a trivia spell on the Ladlers with a quiz all about magic. Who will pull a Furby from a hat, and who will be sawn in half? Tune in and find out...Abracadabra!!!
This week, the Fight for the Furby continues with a look at Thanksgiving! Yes, we know we are a bit late, but the leftovers are even better than the initial dinner. So, take off that tinfoil and reheat that gravy, as the usual gang battle it out for crucial points in the home stretch. It's Game 8 of the Fight for the Furby!
The Fight for the Furby continues! To prepare all you Ladlers for Black Friday, Neil has cooked up a batch of questions all about shopping! Who will find the best deal, and reign supreme this week? Tune in and find out!
This week it's all about food! The Fight for the Furby continues, with Davo in the lead and Kels and Andy nipping at his heels. Can they take a bite of his lead, or will Davo chew up the competition? Tune in and find out!
The Fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil challenges the usual suspects with a topic that was sent in by a loyal Ladler-Earth, Wind and Fire! Can Davo make up for his love of 80s new wave long enough to handle this quiz, or will Andy and Kels be shining stars? Tune in and find out!
The Fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil tests our knowledge of World War II. Will the axis of Andy and Kels bring down Davo? Listen in and find out!
The Fight for the Furby rolls on with another looks at one of the United States, the great state of Washington! Neil brings the knowledge, while the usual gang seeks to take a bite out of the Apple State! So, put on your favorite flannel shirt, crank the Pearl Jam to 11 and enjoy!
It's Week 2 of the Fight for the Furby! It's all up for grabs at this point, with Andy, Kels and Davo all in the running. This week, we take a shine to the illuminating topic of light! Which Ladler with glow with pride at a well-earned victory? Whose enthusiasm will be dimmed? Don't hide your trivia skills under a bushel basket, listen in and enjoy!
This week, the Fight for the Furby commences! Kels looks to win his second tournament, while Andy and Davo hope to make their mark. Our diamond episode is a special Ladler request, so fill your bowls, dig out the toy and enjoy!
We have another special episode blooming this week as Chris quizzes the gang about trees! It's a veritable forest of special events, with a patron special and tag team action all in one. You won't be-leave what we have in store, as we branch out...That's the last one, we promise. It's Tree Week!
This week, it's a special patron request episode! Davo is the poor substitute for Neil as we go a bit retro. Andy is off this week, as he is a bit spooked by our topic-horror movies! Can Neil and Kels pick up the slack? Tune in and find out!
This week, Quizmaster Neil presents bite-sized trivia nuggets, with questions about all things small! The usual gang is on deck, with special guest Joel! It's the first of out patron epsiodes, tune in to see if Joel has what it takes. It's go small or go home!
This week, we bring you a fresh take on an old episode. We are revisiting Allison's first appearance on the show, in all of it's grungy glory. It's Smells Like Teen Spirit!
This week, Neil tests the usual game with a batch of trivia about all things Native American! Does the American History teacher, Andy, have an advantage? Likely, but Kels will no go down without a fight and Davo tries super hard! Give it a listen, and hear for yourself!
This week, the usual suspects take on the idiot box with an all new quiz about television! Will Neil find the trivia nuggets to stump Andy, Kels and Davo? Will a misspent youth glued to the set help Andy? Can Kels continue his dominance? Is Davo still on the show? Tune in and find out!
This week, our benevolent quizmaster Neil (with help from El Jefe and Anthony) has crafted a selection of trivia goodness custom tailored to the strengths of the usual gang. Which Ladler has the inside track on the trivia tastes of the other 2? Tune in and find out!
The Brain Masters tournament comes to an end this week. The sumptuous Members Only jacket can only go to one Ladler, and this week we...get second place rounded out. It's acronyms and initialism this week, so brush up on your LOLs and PDQs!
This week, the Brain Masters tournament continues with a topic near and dear to Davo's heart-Babies! In honor of the Littlest Ladler, Neil has prepared a set of questions to test the usual gang's knowledge of all things baby! Will the recent arrival of Simon give Davo an unfair advantage? Or will his sleep deprived state help pave the way for Kels to win it all? Can Andy pull off an upset? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Brain Masters tournament is put on hold as we present a special prerecorded episode. Kels, Andy and Neil square off against Emily and her vast knowledge of all things mythological. Which Ladler can go the distance, and reach their own personal Mount Olympus? Tune in and find out!
This week, the Brain Masters tourney continues with a look back at 1952! Neil delves deep into that bygone year, devising questions that will challenge and entertain with retro goodness! Can Kels maintain is lead? Will the hard-charging Andy take control? Is Davo still on the show? Listen in and find out!
It's a hot one out there, so why not stay inside, grab a cold beverage and listen to Game 7 of the Brain Masters tournament. Davo is still alive by the slimmest of margins, Kels is standing strong and Andy is not far behind the leader. What happens next...tune in and find out!
This week, the Brain Masters tournament enters the home stretch! Neil has whipped up a fresh assortment of trivia, plucked from categories hither and yon, to challenge the usual suspects. Who will win the day?Listen in and find out!!!
There are 3 inevitable things in life: taxes, Kels winning a tournament, and the topic for this week's show, death! Join us for a macabre round of trivia as the Brain Masters tournament continues!
This week, we put the Brain Masters on hold and take a look at 1902. Andy puts his history chops on full display as he challenges the usual gang to cast their minds back to the seemingly ancient past. Can Kels handle the immense time gap? Will Neil double everyone else's score? Is Davo still on the show? Tune in and find out!
The tournament continues! Neil takes us to school this week as we take on universities! Join Kels, Davo and Andy as they matriculate through Neil's curriculum. Who will be head of the class? Listen in and find out!
It's game 3 of the tournament! Kels is once again on the road to victory in the early stages, which means Neil has some questions for him about roads, victory or otherwise. Oh, Andy and Davo are their, too, just to make it interesting!
The latest tournament continues as we firmly recommend you listen to this episode twice and call us in the morning! Davo and Andy try to catch Kels as we discuss all things drug related. Listen in moderation as Neil passes the questions to the left.
This week, we tackle the wonderful world of fruit! With Neil firmly in control of the pebble, we move to greener pastures and a fresh tournament. Can Davo or Andy usurp Kel's place as top dog? Or will they be the bad apples that spoil the bunch? Listen in and find out!
It all comes down to this! Kels vs Neil for the pebble! Andy and Davo have devised some fiendishly difficult martial arts trivia to determine who is the Sensei and who is the learner.
We here at the BLOC have explored the moon, the oceans and space itself, so it's only natural that the Kumate of Minutiae Mastery continue on Terra Firma. Sensei Neil puts the gang between a rock and hard place, with Kels a stone's throw from glory. Can Davo and Andy block his path? Tune in and find out!
Cook up those kale chips and break out the avocado toast, it's millennial trivia this week! Corey takes the Brain Ladle gang on a journey through the recent past, one which three of of them are much too old to appreciate (We're looking at you, Kels, to lead the way). We are also breaking out the tag team rules, so have a listen and be ready for the hot tag!
Tune in this week as we take a rapid fire run through 60 years of music! Andy and Davo continue their desperate push to keep Kels from challenging Sensei Neil for the coveted pebble in his hand. Will this episode hit all the right notes? Or will it come out flat? Listen in and find out!
This week we hit the gas on the next 50 with a look at all things automotive. Kels has the inside track on his black belt, but Andy and Davo are throwing caution to the wind in pursuit of the elusive brown belt. Tune in this week and find out who takes the checkered flag!
This week in the dojo, we celebrate our 50th show with a blast from the past! The Kumate continues,with Sensei Neil challenging the hard charging Kels, with Andy and Davo hoping to delay his ascendancy. Thank you all for 50, and tune in so we can do 50 more!
With the relocation of the BLOC complete, Sensei Neil returns with a simple task: Show me what you know about the Show Me State! Can Kels, Andy and Davo show what they know in the dojo? Tune in and find out
Spring has sprung here at the BLOC! Davo, Kels and Andy take their trivia training to the streets in an unsanctioned battle with guest hosts Major and Allison. While Sensei Neil is away, the students will play...trivia games. Tune in for the all of the chaos and tube socks!