Do you know which famous building was modelled on the Durian using biomimicry architectural design principles? Do you know why Air Force One has taken off more times than it has landed? Do you know which video game's design was modified to be more sensitive to people living in war-torn regions? Tune in to find out! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com...
Jun 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 23
Do you know which iconic Indian character/mascot was conceived by Bobby Kooka, and Umesh Rao, an artist at J. Walter Thompson Ltd and whose look was inspired by Syed Wajid Ali, an industrialist from Pakistan? Do you know what connects Boris Pasternak, Gerhard Domagk, Richard Kuhn, Adolf Butenandt & Liu Xiaobo? Do you know how Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker from New York in the 19th century, has been immortalized in the American consciousness? Tune in to find out! You can reach us at Instagram: ...
Jun 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 22
Do you know which author's first murder mystery novel is believed to have been inspired by a real life murder at a hotel in Mussoorie? Do you know which country lost its entire navy, the largest on the continent, overnight in 1993? Do you know the funda behind the Canadian zip code HOHOHO?? It's a very special episode with a very special guest appearance by quiz master Sai Suresh!! Tune in to find out! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://w...
May 25, 2023•54 min•Ep. 21
Do you know why the erstwhile Ticker symbol of Steinway & sons used to be LVB? Do you know what Turkish slang term which may be offensive to Indians is used to denote corruption in Turkey? Do you know which brand used siblings Shobha & Smita for their first black and white and colour advertising campaigns respectively? And do you know who their famous brother is, who has appeared on this company's marketing many times? It's also a very special episode with a very special guest appearance...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 20
The last veteran of the Crimean war in the 19th century died in the 21st century - Do you know how that's possible? Do you know why FC Everton's flagship store in a shopping complex in Merseyside is named "Everton Two"? Do you know why Aces are higher than Kings in the current 52 playing card deck? Tune in to find out. You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com...
May 12, 2023•51 min•Ep. 19
Do you know which iconic author derived the first name in his nom de plume from his actual middle name and the second name in his nom de plume from his actual first name? Do you know the title which were given to men given absolute power to lead Ancient Rome through a crisis, a position they would have to relinquish at the end of the crisis? Do you know which iconic 2000s TV show had a classic gospel and blues inspired song as its opening theme with each season using a different recording of the...
May 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 18
Do you know what the Persian names for the king and the rook in chess are? Do you know which Irish born actor was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar 8 times, but never won? Do you know what connects South Korean actor Jung il Woo, COVID-19, Macao and a South Korean toffee? Tune in to find out. You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com...
Apr 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 17
Do you know which legendary tech founder held the record for the highest score on Tetris for almost 15 years? Do you know which Indian snack marketed by Brittannia is actually a French-Algerian pastry? Do you know which classic 60s band took their name from a Boris Karloff horror anthology film? Tune in to find out. You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com...
Apr 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 16
Did you know in what ridiculously obvious way, the town of Tesnus paid tribute to the Southern Pacific Railway, to which it owed its existence? Do you know what potentially litigious name is given to the unofficial unit measuring the speed of computer mice? Do you know which multiple academy award winner made his directorial debut in 1993 with a short film titled "I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meathook, and Now I Have a Three Picture Deal at Disney"?? Tune in to find out. You can reach...
Apr 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 15
Do you know which iconic photograph made tailor Tommy Nutter famous? Do you know what scandal involving the king of England was covered up in 1936 and was made public in 1986? Do you know what was unique and quite special about Sheridan Simove's novel that it outperformed “Harry Potter” and “The Da Vinci code” on Amazon? Tune in to find out. You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail...
Apr 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 14
Did you know what Baba Budan smuggled into India in his beard? Do you know by what name the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company is known in the present day? Do you know what summertime treat was invented by a San Francisco Bay Area kid by the name of Frank Epperson? Tune in to find out. You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com NP7voJh3QZ7I97HB04DI...
Mar 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 13
Do you know which condiment once inspired an Opera? Do you know what the Intimidation Game, Planet Ice, Snakes on a Plane and Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep all have in common? Do you know why Arthur Weasley types out the number 62442 as the entry code to the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix? Tune in to find out. You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme...
Mar 23, 2023•55 min•Ep. 12
Do you know what Pratapgarh, Aurangabad, Hamirpur and Raigarh districts have in common? Do you know which invention, named after a car, was described as "optimistic, exuberant, young and flirty"? Do you know what the centre of the galaxy tastes like? Tune into our latest episode with guest QM Hari Krishna V to find out. You can reach us at @areyouquizzingme (Instagram) and areyouquizzingme@gmail.com
Mar 16, 2023•52 min•Ep. 11
Do you which colonized country made its own flag by tearing a strip of it's colonizer's flag? Do you know the term for the typical gardens that usually accompany Mughal tombs and mausoleums? Do you know what the Messiah, Lord Norton, Leonora Jackson and Leonardo Da Vinci have in common? It's also a very special episode with a very special guest appearance by sitar player and quiz master Hari Krishna V!! Tune in to find out!
Mar 09, 2023•47 min•Ep. 10
Do you know what kangaroos have to do with words like blossom, destruction and chicken? Do you know which famous horror movie the TV show "Are you afraid of the dark?" may have inspired? Do you know which iconic painting has its own post box? Tune into our latest episode to find out!!
Mar 02, 2023•55 min•Ep. 9
Do you know the long-lasting pop culture impact of the Krakatoa explosion? Do you know the folklore character whose stories stretch all the way from Turkey to India and whose storytelling tradition is included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List? Do you know why a tiny Ohio based company called Universal Tube and Rollform Equipment Corp sued a Silicon valley giant?? Tune into our latest episode to find out!!
Feb 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 8
Do you know what Layer Cake, Kill Bill and Tenet have in common? Do you know which ingredient of Norwegian and Danish cuisine lent its name to a popular alcoholic spirit? Do you know what the highest court in the land in the US is? (Psst...the answer isn't what you think it is!!) Tune into our latest episode to find out!
Feb 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 7
Do you know the word from the Chinese game Go which gave a video game company its name? Do you know which modern day phrase came from the Eisenhower government's policy on reducing military spending? Do you which hugely popular movie has a design element inspired by a sushi recipe? Tune in to find out as Aditya and Vineeth discuss all this and more on Episode 6 of "Are you quizzing me?"
Feb 09, 2023•48 min•Ep. 6
Do you know whose middle name keeps changing across languages? Do you know what the Sahara Desert has in common with the Mississippi River? Do you know the only head of state to win a Nobel Prize for literature? Tune into our latest episode to find out
Feb 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 5
Catch an exclusive India-themed episode filled with trivia on the 74th Indian Republic Day.
Jan 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 4
In episode number three, Aditya reveals the answer to his cliffhanger (it's not what you think!) and there is a spirited discussion on tanks and nursery rhymes of all things.
Jan 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 3
The second episode of our show, "Eggs, Capitals and St. George", is here - where we learn about a certain color-blind CEO, countries with multiple capitals, and an erroneously named disease. Spoiler alert! It ends on a cliffhanger from Aditya *wink wink*
Jan 12, 2023•40 min•Ep. 2
Do you know which famous tech company started off as an idea during a brainstorming session at a podcasting company? Do you know what humorous alternative to penalty shootouts was suggested by a journalist for deciding the winner of the World Cup? Or which two sons of famous chocolate company founders came together to create a beloved candy? You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min•Ep. 1
