Episode 257-Crosswordese (Brain Masters Tournament 2023 Game 5)
This week, we continue the tournament with a Patron-submitted quiz all about crosswords! Well it's more meta than that, but close enough.
May 02, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 262
Brain Ladle Trivia
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!
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Episode 256-Mystery! (Brain Masters Tournament 2023 Game 4)
The tourney continues with a listener-submitted mystery theme!
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 261
Episode 255-What Were They Thinking? (Brain Masters Tournament 2023 Game 3)
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?!
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 260
Episode 254-Food (Brain Masters Tournament 2023 Game 2)
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!
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 259
Episode 253-Comedy (Brain Masters Tournament 2023 Game 1)
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!
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 258
Episode 252-Mystery and a Guest
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!
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 257
Episode 251-Football, but not
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!
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 256
Episode 250-Semiquincentennial!!
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!
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 255
Episode 249-Puntpourri!
This week, friend of the show Ian 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!
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 254
Episode 248-Black History Month 2023
This week, we close out February with a look at Black History!
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 253
Episode 247-Bears
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!
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 252
Episode 246=Psychology
Happy Valentine's Day! This week, we have a quiz about psychology, with a special appearance by none other than Allison! Enjoy!
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 251
Episode 245-More Mystery!
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!
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 250
Episode 244-Geography
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!
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 249
Episode 243-Mystery!
This week, the sifu Barry present his own special take on a fan favorite: The fabulous mystery theme!
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 248
Episode 242-Big Business
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?
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 247
Episode 241-2022 Year in Review
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!
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 246
Episode 240-Africa
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.
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 245
Episode-239 Awards
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!
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 244
Episode 238-The Holidays!
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!
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 243
Episode 237-Eponyms
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!
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 242
Episode 236-It’s a mystery!!
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!
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 241
Episode 235-Non-English Languages
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.
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 240
Episode 234-Ray Guy
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.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 239
Episode 233-Sports, but not!
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!
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 238
Episode 232-Houses
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!
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 237
Episode 231-867-5309 JENNY
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!
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 236
Episode 230-Halloween!
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!
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 235
Episode 229-It’s a Mystery!
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.
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 234
Episode 228-Sweep the Leg III
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.
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 233
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