on fall. Part quiz show, part offbeat trivia, and all awesome. A whole episode abouttrivia and sizzling facts about shopping?! Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Zip up that fly, Smarty Pants, because we're trying out some new stuff for this episode! ALSO: 1960's Jeopardy! : Trivia, Quizzes and More Fun From the Popular Pub Quiz Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. An all-quiz episode to keep your noggin nimble. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Except. it is a comeback. Our listeners also love using Overcast, Pocket Casts, and Castbox. stuff in airplane safety videos. When it's half time and your team is low on the scoreboard, then you know it's time for a good ol' motivational coach speech backed by some inspirational music; see if you can identify these iconic sport movies by their classic locker room speech. Colin takes us on a lol-lercoaster of ridiculous sideline behavior in sports. For advertising inquiries, please contact sales@advertisecast.com! Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Decibels! And Chris is a really good Donna Summer. Good Job, Brain! "Brad Pitt or Lasers" Segment in which players guess the older of two objects, the starting (i.e. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Sugar up *your* skulls with our Halloween trivia-riffic episode filled with brain candy: vampires vaahhhnt to suck your blaaahhhhhd, butwhy do they hate garlic? We are delighted to debut our first ever one-on-one interview special with Laura, a bona fide expert and pioneer in the field of escape room and immersive experience design. And of course, what we think are common topics to know: videogame firsts, US States, and an extremely punny mnemonic that helps you memorize the 12 gods of Mount Olympus, their Greek + Roman names, and their domain. Dana From Good Job Brain T-Shirts for Sale | Redbubble And we are darn sure there are people out there who share our unusual obsession. Ever feel weird about words when they are repeated over and over and over and over again? For advertising inquiries, please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com! Get ready to punch trivia in the face with your MANLINESS because we are celebrating MAN stuff: important moments in beard history, etymology behind BBQ, snacks designed for men only, innovations in urinals, and the classic(?) Harder than it sounds in Dana's TV BFFs quiz. We're all about facts and quizzes about pairs and duos this week. Chris confesses his love for his girlfriend, Judge Judy, and shares the story of how she became TV's highest paid star, and how exactly do courtroom shows work. And no, mice actually don't usually go for cheese. ALSO: Capital Capitals Quiz Part II! Learn about the strange types of mead, or honey wine, and Colin's got his beer/thinking cap on with a quiz about brewskies. And we might have found the most a-hole animal of THE FOREVER-- and its manipulative rolewith humans in the quest of finding liquid gold: honey. Ever been surprised/haunted by a truly embarrassing memory from the past? Learn more about your ad choices. dinosaur names and origins. From the big man (Colossus of Rhodes) to the Big Mac, we share awesome facts and quizzes about things that are BIG. You can follow this profile to get notifications of Dana Nelson's new podcast credits. So bask in the chlorinated smell of a brand spanking new season of Good Job, Brain! Yes, Karen catches up with a few UmActually's, listener questions, and announcements. Ever had a pet goldfish? We're a lot giddier than usual this week as we explore the trivia of things on the side. Speaking of hot chocolate, learn about a secret delicious plant that cures sore throats! Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We crack open the trivia-filled world of EGGS! And are your fingers crossed for the hottest toy of the year? is back with some non-traditional holiday tunes. Dana's got a quiz onUS presidents and their personal quirks have dottedthe history of the White House with bunch of weird bans. And Karen prepared an international music round, and a wacky celebrity inventor quiz. Fromcandles to protein bars, we trace the flavor's origin from ignition to popularity BOOM. ALSO: Fictional workplace quiz, Chicago World's Fair And of course, the international phenomenon of thecursed HANGOVER - find out what actually is happening to your body after a night of drinking and other boozy facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Voices that shatter glass! In our All Quiz #23, we zoom from fantasy (Chris' Harry Potter and the Wiki Hole quiz in preparation for his press junket for the opening of Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Orlando) to current events (Colin's quick World Cup primer). I have a lot of respect for Steve Jobs. I was laid off due to a Union disagreement with the company. Cheers! Get your hands nice and jazzyas Karen deliversa handy Broadway show tunes quiz that will show up in pub trivia one day. ALSO: ultimate sports memorabilia, GJB 2012 Debut Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. ALSO: We try out auditory palindromes!!! Well, they are much more complex, and "colorful" animals than we give them credit for, and learn some glimmering facts about the common goldfish. We're celebrating heroes that comes in all shapes and sizes: from the underdogs of the fast food world to life-changing inventors. Learn more about your ad choices. Take our idiom challenge, and learn about the secrets of blurring faces (and butt cracks) on TV. Why don't people throw rice at weddings anymore? Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Pick up your shovel and get ready to dig into the world of hidden and buried treasure! We hop into Colin's DeLorean to go back in time, five years at a time in his "Fifty Years of History" quiz. ALSO: weird story behind the invention of safety pins Learn more about your ad choices. Our mind-blowing offbeat Disney episode: the tale behind early Lucas/Disney collaboration, the secret psychology of waiting in lines in Disney parks, Disney song quiz, Walt Disney's lesser-known roots, Michael Jackson, and. A REAL-LIFE VIDEOGAME ISLAND?! ), the trivia-heavy story of Fleetwood Mac, and "Painter? LIST PRICE $22.95. (But what technically makes a breakfast "complete" anyways?) We sniff out the story behind scents and smells! Controversy! Learn more about your ad choices. And why do smells conjure up memories? Ladies and Gentlemen, fire up those brains! And if you like Brad Pitt or Laser quiz, then you'll love "BATMAN? And if you're not a caffeine person, Karen can pour you a glass of a-peeling facts about how the once ignored orange ended up on your breakfast table. Remember Tickle Me Elmo, Razor scooters, and the Talk Boy? Dana takes us on an epic quizzy wiki dive, and Karen's showing off an alluring alliteration round where all the questions (and some answers) are completely alliterative. And congrats to Chris and Regina, may their life together be prosperous and brainy! We hit the ground running with our best Wordle strategies, and Colin's tricky cooperation multiple choice quiz, "Can You Beat a Monkey with a Dart Board?" We take a trip around the world and get lost in translation this week! (Sadly, we did not win first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Dana's got space tourism on top of mind and Chris mapped out some funky destinations but it's all jumbled up in his anagram segment. Learn more about your ad choices. We here are nuts about trivia and pub quiz! How do you move Mount Fuji? Learn more about your ad choices. Good Job, Brain! | Ulysses Press And of course, the gang relives the golden sleuthing days of Carmen Sandiego. The sky's the limit. Learn more about your ad choices. We explore the history and validity behind classic and historical execution and torture methods: guillotine, iron maiden, Catherine wheel, walk the plank, and Chinese water torture. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Impostors! sub-segment). Parenting is one of the most complex and challenging jobs you'll face in your lifetime -- but also the most rewarding. With some guidance from Colin, our new friend has written a quiz all about artificial intelligence domination. Dana Nelson is a co-host of the Good Job, Brain! For advertising inquiries, please contact sales@advertisecast.com! Or maybe you want to indulge in a bird poo treatment? Chris masterfully hid birds in his word game quiz, and how many gallons are in a peck? ALSO: Tech company animal mascot quiz, "UmActually" Decoys! Karen charts the rise of hot food trends, and see if you remember the heavy hitters in the past couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Dana found some relaly weird name origins behind famous bands, and it's us against Google in our auto-complete game show challenge. (And He Doesn't Know Because It's a Surprise), We couldn't record a regular show because it was our co-host Chris' wedding over the weekend. ALSO: little league, Merv Griffin, and "successories." 45 record? And attention GIs, pack your MREs on that VTOL while navigatingthrough Colin's military acronym challenge. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Shrink ray, pew pew! ALSO: anniversary gift symbolism, Mashup Music Round! And where did the phrase "freshman fifteen" come from? Report. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, C'mon, let's head down to the trivia vault filled with facts about security, protection, and secrets! It's Dana's turn of sharing an amazing animal story of a special creature that can survive dry conditions, and pretty much all other extreme conditions as well. ALSO: Bizarre headlines, The Peppermaster Relax the mind and play "Oh you mean?" Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Cohorts, come coo at and cuddle with crumbs of cuteness. Good Job, Brain! Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We had a raging "Orange Lobster Summer," and now we're back with more trivia! For advertising inquiries, please contact sales@advertisecast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Read book reviews & excerpts, watch author videos & more. [1] It is distributed on Stitcher, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, and the show's website. Learn more about your ad choices. What exactly is the name and origin of the Michelin Man? Karen dives into shopping trends and has a quiz about top selling items. ), Jeopardy! This page showcases all of Dana Nelson's podcast credits and appearances such as hosted episodes, guest interviews, and behind-the-scenes work. For advertising inquiries, please contact sales@advertisecast.com! CATS. Get your cheese hat ready for Colin's sports fandom quiz, and things get real with a GJB fan favorite topic: the octopus. Whip up a cup of hot chocolate as we gab about things that are cool, cold, and icy. Learn what sets Japanese manga apart from American comics in terms of business and reading habits, and the very very real inspiration behind to very very fake Batman character. Well, then buckle up your seat belt as you pass through BUGGZ, BUNIE, TWETY and BURRD; learn all about the system of invisible waypoints your plane has to travel through and their insanely punny weird names. From molasses to jelly packets, trucks spill the darnedest things! Still there unfortunately. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We want your brainsto be smarter and stronger! Colin shares a harrowing tale about the manhole cover that might have flown into outer space. (Pooping In The Woods) innovation. We might just use yours on the show. For advertising inquiries, please contact sales@advertisecast.com! SOLOS. Potential meetup? Learn more about your ad choices. Facts about fandom and tidbits inspired by our own GJB fans: music fan quiz, Chris puts on the "Belgian whistles" on his giant compiled list of eggcorns, grab a zinFANdel and take Dana's proFANity-free FANcy word quiz, and learn about the most intriguing one-person towns. We are airing bumpers created by GJB listeners this year! Munch on these trivia treats: Tim Burton quiz, eye-opening statistics on the most popular costumes throughout the year, what might actually happen in case of a zombie attack, and the origin and history of the quintessential "spooky" sounds. So put get those fidget spinners out and get magically whisked away to a time where people tuned into HQ Trivia everyday, including Dana, who crafted a tricky multiple choice inspired by it. Colin quizzes us on his love of typography. Learn more about your ad choices. ALSO: Music Round! Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Hey, Mr. Big Stuff, who do you think you are? Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, It's our last episode of this season, and it has been such a wonderful homecoming, so let's celebrate with trivia all about house and home! ALSO: beaver teeth, eyeball transplant SPY-CATS. We salute and celebrate the ones who tend to do things by themselves: the crazy solo life of the hermit crab (and its nightmare cousin, the coconut crab), the physical and psychological effects of human isolation experiments, the amazing trail-blazing lone wolf game designers of the Atari age, and of course, famous band members who struck it big with their own solo careers. Then this podcast, fellow trivia nut, is the ultimate mental nutrition for your very big brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Colin's in the kitchen brewing an aromatic coffee quiz just for you. Chris tells us how to prevent a computer crash, and American hustle of the humble bubble wrap. Charity Fund grant recipients. Take Dana's non-uniform uniform quiz, and peak into the high-tech world of tracking Disney's gigantic costume empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Karen gives the gang some financial know-how with a punny stock symbol quiz. And Chris presents a round of "Last in Line 2: The Overblown Sequel." Also: The first US Pizza ATM! And it's time to blast some grunge and help Karen settle into her new home state with a quiz all about movies and shows set in the very moody and very rainy Pacific Northwest. [1] It is distributed on Stitcher, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, and the show's website. Could it be because of Mercury is in retrograde? Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Or seeing fiesty drunk octopodes in bathrooms? We buzz aboutthe Lincoln shopping secret, 99-cent pricing, how supermarkets trick you into buying more, and where did thoseWACKY WAVING INFLATABLE ARM FLAILING TUBE MAN things you see infront of retail lots come from?! And Chris turns it up to eleven with a quiz dedicated to the *loudest* number. The headline jumped out at me for a number of reasons: When Steve Jobs Died at 56 his Brain was Only 27. And the D's have it!in Colin's Di, De, Da, Du famous name quiz. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We're taking a joyride on the road to 200 episodes, and here to share facts and quizzes about taking breaks and getting away for some fun! Popular segments: Brad Pitt or Lasers?, The Great Lifetime Movie Quiz, Sports Trivia for Non-Sports People, Ya Burnt:One-Star Amazon Classics Music Challenge MYSTERY SONG Can you identify this song playing in reverse? Learn more about your ad choices. Also: poop dust And Colin's quiz got us traveling from point A to point B so we'll C U letter. Chris has an extra hard (but fun!) Happy 50th All Quiz!!! Do . Slainte! Learn more about your ad choices. How many can you name? ALSO: World Porridge Making Championship, NACL word quiz Tan your brain with awesome glowing facts: the (kind of gross) history of the icecream cone, weird trivia about daylight saving time, wacky watermelon stories, the inspiration behind the Slip N Slide, and the summer nectar of the gods - Slurpee. We lose our minds (and our balloons) over Chris' segment about the biggest Guinness World Record goofs. Take the atheletic brand quiz and find out where the names like Reebok and Adidas came from. The amazing body transformations of the mimic octopus, and breakthroughs in sports reconstructive surgery. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Ex squeeze me? Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Reboots, reinventions, resets, and rebirths! We share asmattering of banned baby names we found from around the world. ALSO: Gremlins II IN A TIME ONE WOMAN (Dana) quizzes us on blockbuster taglines. Learn more about your ad choices. Play games with all of us and with the community online? Karen finds out where words like "nerd" and "dweeb" come from.