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The Trivia Podcast: You Should Know Better!

Mike C. Nelsonwww.spreaker.com
Every week join host Mike C. Nelson for trivia and comedy with his hilarious friends. Play along with two guests as we determine who is the smartest person in the world (for one week). About your host, Mike is a 3 time Jeopardy winning champion. You may recognize him from numerous tv appearances and commercials. Rate, review, subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod
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Episodes

Justine Marino vs. Mark Ellis

Comedians Justine Marino (Glitter and Garbage podcast) and Mark Ellis (Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong podcast) face off this week in four rounds of pub style trivia. They are both playing for @animaltracksinc . How many of Justine's pop culture tattoos will we reference in this week's ep? Listen, rate, review and keep score! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Mar 06, 20231 hr 2 min

Craig Cackowski vs. Joey Greer

This week Craig Cackowski (Drunk History) and Joey Greer (Teeny Tiny) are faced with the ultimate friendship test - an epic beatdown of trivia knowledge. Craig is playing for @reprorights and Joey is playing for @trevorproject. Play along, rate, review and subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod.

Feb 27, 20231 hr 7 min

Camille Chen vs. Thomas Fowler

My dinner with...Camille and Thomas! This week friends and often co-workers Camille Chen and Thomas Fowler drink wine, rib each other and play trivia! Our commercial vets talk a little shop and play for charity. Camille is playing for @stopaapihate and Thomas is playing for @thepeopleconcern. If you love Paul Rudd - this episode is for you. Rate, review and subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod

Feb 20, 202357 min

Brian Chang vs. Zach Newkirk

Tournament of Champion players Brian Chang and Zach Newkirk join us this week for four rounds of trivia. These attorneys are both playing for the Brayden Smith Memorial Fund. This week's lightning round is one for the books! Follow, subscribe, rate and review. @youshouldknowbetterpod

Feb 13, 20231 hr 7 min

Jackie Tohn vs. Joe Gillette

This week Jackie Tohn (Glow) plays against her boyfriend Joe Gillette (CSI:Vegas). In four rounds of pub style trivia we explore pop culture, music and film. Jackie is playing for @pathpartners and Joe is playing for @plannedparenthood. Play-a-long rate and review @youshouldknowbetterpod

Feb 06, 20231 hr 5 min

Vanessa Chester vs. JJ Nolan

Listen up besties! Vanessa Chester and JJ Nolan are best friends who are battling it out in four round of pop culture trivia. Vanessa is playing for @wattscommunitycore and JJ is playing for @dressforsuccess. 90s music, film, geography and more! Listen, follow, rate and review @youshouldknowbetterpod

Jan 30, 20231 hr 1 min

Todd Grinnell vs. Shane McRae

This week actors Todd Grinnell (With Love) and Shane McRae (Alaska Daily) put their friendship on the line for four rounds of trivia. Todd is playing for Second Mile Haiti and Shane is playing for Cristo Rey High School. Join us for a tight battle of the Smartest Person in the World... for One Week! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Jan 23, 202359 min

Jessica Babbitt vs. Elise Nussbaum

Another week of Jeopardy champs coming your way! Smarties Jessica Babbitt and Elise Nussbaum delight during four rounds of pub style trivia. Jessica is playing for Fund Texas Choice and Elise is playing for National Network of Abortion Funds. Christmas movies, food names and Jeopardy stories galore! Play along and see if you are the Smartest Person in the World... for one week. @youshouldknowbetterpod

Jan 16, 20231 hr 5 min

Matt Knudsen vs. Andrew Hawtrey

This week friends Matt Knudsen (Good News) and Andrew Hawtrey (That 90s Show) clash in four rounds of pub style trivia. Matt is playing for @mealsonwheels and Andrew is playing for @hopeofthevalley . We learn about sports nicknames, video games and Eileen Brennan. Rate, review and subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod

Jan 09, 20231 hr 5 min

Beth Dover vs. Joe Lo Truglio

This week husband and wife Beth Dover (Outpost) and Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn 99) are playing for LifeWire. Who will sleep on the couch tonight? Join us and play along with Coach Sportsball. Welcome 2023! Rate, review and subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod

Jan 02, 20231 hr 7 min

Martin Granger vs. Bill Glass

This week Director Martin Granger and Actor Bill Glass put their professional partnership aside to battle it out in four rounds of pub style trivia. Martin is playing for @charitywater and Bill is playing for Santa Clarita Food Bank. Listen, learn, play-a-long! Don't be BLUE! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Dec 26, 20221 hr 8 min

MacKenzie Jones vs. Steve Moulds

This week features 3 Thursday Jeopardy losers! Teacher MacKenzie Jones battles Playwright Steve Moulds in four rounds of trivia. Play along with these trivia titans to see if you can best their scores. MacKenzie is playing for The American Indian College Fund and Steve is playing for Change Today, Change Tomorrow. Rate, subscribe and review @youshouldknowbetterpod

Dec 19, 20221 hr 7 min

Avital Ash vs. Amir Blumenfeld

Avital Ash (Antisocialdistance.com) and Amir Blumenfeld (Headgum) face off in four rounds of pub style trivia. Avital is playing for Animal Welfare Institute and Amir is playing for Grace @ Cedars Sinai. Listen, learn, rate and review. Follow us @youshouldknowbetter pod

Dec 12, 20221 hr 7 min

Bryan Safi vs. Drew Droege

Bryan Safi (Attitudes Podcast and 911) and Drew Droege (Me Time) face off in four rounds of pub style trivia. Bryan is playing for Immigration Equality and Drew is playing for Planned Parenthood. Do not miss this hilarious nail biter of a match! Follow, subscribe, rate and review @youshouldknowbetterpod

Dec 05, 202259 min

Sonal Shah vs. Parvesh Cheena

This week Sonal Shah (Four Samosas) and Parvesh Cheena (Outsourced, Crazy Ex Girlfriend) play for Hand in Hand USA in four rounds of trivia. Pop Culture, 1985 movies, food and wine - this episode has it all! Play a long, rate, review and subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod

Nov 28, 202259 min

Ryan Hemmel vs. Jason Zuffranieri

Tourney of Champs! Ryan Hemmel and Jason Zuffranieri join us this week for four rounds of pub style trivia. We have categories dedicated to animation, bad ass women and prime ministers. Ryan is playing for @namicommunicate and Jason is playing for @heroesforchildren. Tune in with the fam, keep score and play along. Rate, subscribe and review @youshouldknowbetterpod. This month we are supporting @lafoodbank for #wefeedla.

Nov 21, 20221 hr 6 min

Jaime Moyer vs. Ithamar Enriquez

This week Jaime Moyer (Modern Family) and Ithamar Enriquez (Wandavision) improvise their way through 4 rounds of trivia. If you love Paul Rudd and flipping the bird - this episode is for you! Jaime is playing for @detroitcreativityproject and Ithamar is playing for @youngcenter. This month @youshouldknowbetterpod is raising money for @lafoodbank . Join or donate to our team at https://give.lafoodbank.org/team/463877 . Follow, rate and review and don't forget to play along!...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 7 min

Jade Catta-Preta vs. Ben Gleib

This week former presidential candidate Ben Gleib joins his bestie stand up Jade Catta-Preta for a hilarious four rounds of trivia. These comics are playing for charity and bragging rights in our Go Vote episode. Jade plays for Abortion Rights.org and Ben is playing for The Harold Robinson Foundation. Listen, rate, review, play-along and GO VOTE! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Nov 07, 20221 hr 8 min

Brea Grant vs. Lola Blanc

Get ready for the spookiest episode of YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER yet! Play-along with Horror connoisseurs Lola Blanc (Trust Me Podcast) and Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift) in a hairsplitting pub style trivia battle. Brush up on your Horror Films in the Pop Culture Grab Bag round and test your knowledge in an incredibly fun themed Double Duty round. Follow, rate and subscribe! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Oct 31, 20221 hr 7 min

Sarah Jett Rayburn vs. Ryan Bilger

Tourney of Champs returns! Join as Sarah Jett Rayburn and Ryan Bilger rematch for trivia domination. This exciting game features general knowledge, Ben Stiller movies, a crazy lightning round and first ladies. Sarah is playing for @marchofdimes and Ryan is playing for the American Battlefield Trust. Sarah and Ryan share their stories about their journey. Play along with these champions - Rate, subscribe and review! Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod

Oct 24, 20221 hr 11 min

Rolando Boyce vs. Joel Steingold

"The Chi" Actors Rolando Boyce and Joel Steingold face off for four rounds of pub style trivia. It's Chicago vs. Detroit! Rolando is playing for Mental Health Foundation and Joel is playing for School on Wheels. Join us and play along! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Oct 17, 20221 hr 6 min

Jenni Melear vs. Stuart MacLeod

Magic, Haggis and Mom brain! Couple Jenni Melear (Bullitt County) and Stuart MacLeod (Magic for Humans) battle it out in four rounds of trivia hosted by Mike C. Nelson. They are both playing for Ronald McDonald House. Hit that 5 star rating and follow us at @youshouldknowbetterpod.

Oct 10, 20221 hr 9 min

Patty Guggenheim vs. Emily Pendergast

This week Patty Guggenheim (She Hulk) and Emily Pendergast (Out of Office) disappoint their moms in four rounds of pub style trivia hosted by 3 x Jeopardy champ Mike C. Nelson. Patty is playing for @4Ocean and Emily is playing for @jdrf. Play along - rate, subscribe and review. Send us your scores! Follow @youshouldknowbetterpod

Oct 03, 20221 hr 9 min

Ben Henri vs. Kevin Walsh

Another Tourney of Champs episode featuring Jeopardy winners Ben Henri vs. Kevin Walsh. These two square off for four rounds of trivia and reminisce about their time with Alex Trebek on Jeopardy. Ben is playing for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Kevin is playing for the American Heart Association. Rate, review and subscribe! Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod

Sep 26, 20221 hr 6 min

Mara Marini vs. Sean Wing

Battle of the Exties! Mara Marini (Parks and Rec) battles her ex-husband Sean Wing (A Play) as they play for @theanimalrescuemission in an unprecedented episode of YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER! Mike C. Nelson 3 x Jeopardy champ referees 4 rounds of pub style trivia to determine who is "The Smartest Person in the World....for one week" Rate, review, subscribe and let us know your thoughts on rule breakers! @youshouldknowbetterpod

Sep 19, 20221 hr 5 min

Steph Barkley vs. Sheila Carrasco

This week Steph Barkley (Attic Crap Show) is up against Ghosts star Sheila Carrasco in four rounds of trivia. Steph is playing for @wearehfc and Sheila is playing for @everytown. Play along with the twists and turns of this game. Rate, subscribe and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

Sep 12, 20221 hr 7 min

Jordan Morris vs. Sarah Morgan

This week writers Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan face off to determine who is the "Smartest Person in the world...for one week". General knowledge, Pop Culture, Lightning Round and the Final Throw Down await our competitors who are both playing for @826LA. Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod - Rate, review and subscribe.

Sep 05, 20221 hr 9 min

Veronica Vichit-Vadakan vs. Jennifer Quail

Another episode of Jeopardy Tournament of Champion titans! Librarian Veronica Vicit- Vadakan is playing for @urbangleaners and Author Jennifer Quail is playing for Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA's. Listen to these masters square off for four rounds of trivia where one of them will be crowned - the smartest person in the world...for one week. Rate, review, subscribe and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

Aug 29, 20221 hr 7 min

Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy vs. Patrick Babbitt

Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy (Host- Most Wonderful Pod of the Year) faces off against her husband/comedian Patrick Babbitt in four rounds of trivia. Jackie is playing for USA for the UN Refugee Agency and Patrick is playing for Chesapeake Bay Foundation. If you love Kathie Lee Gifford - this one is for you! Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod - rate, subscribe and review! Interested in being a sponsor? Email youshouldknowbetterpod@gmail.com

Aug 22, 20221 hr 11 min

Joel Johnstone vs. Jeff Meacham

This week - best friends Joel Johnstone (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Jeff Meacham (Blackish), hosts of the podcast Meeting Tom Cruise square off for four rounds of trivia. Joel is playing for Covenant House and Jeff is playing for Water.org. Music, sports and Gorbachev! Follow us for weekly trivia @youshouldknowbetterpod - rate, review and subscribe!

Aug 15, 20221 hr 5 min
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