Verboten

Verboten episodes:

• 05.21.2024

  #24 - There's Only Two Things To Do In Kansas And I Already Have A Baby (Featuring Ren O'Connor, Jeremy Cahnmann, Liv Ivie, and Ian Schulze)

  A pair of Verboten firsts happen on this one, as Jay is joined in-studio by a special guest co-host (of sorts), and in this episode by: Nothing Rhymes With Purple: Ren O'Connor - Take care of yourselves and each other, happy Pride!Jeremy...

  
• 05.07.2024

  #23 - What The Hell Is The Minion Fruit? (Featuring Scott Brill, Marina Stanfa, Johnson Earls, and JB Henry)

  One of this week's guests is dead-set on stealing more than the listeners' hearts... but which one? Find out as Jay serves as hostess to: Scotty Doesn't Know: Scott Brill - Visit your local library!Marina Stanfa - Check out Marina's gluten-free sweets...

  
• 04.30.2024

  #22 - What Have You Done With Boron In Your Life? (Featuring Chris Hernandez, Tradiac, Anne Putnam, and Jane Hansen)

  Mentions of nursery rhymes, bad pronunciations and impressions, and yet another guess of "stripper", as Jay is joined this week by: ProgChumps: Chris Hernandez - Check out Russ Friedewald with Trivial Workshop on Twitch and Tangents in your podcast app!Tradiac - Liquid...

  
• 04.23.2024

  #21 - A Dummy Thicc Barry B. Benson (Featuring Dave Kantorski, Dustin Resch, D.J. Carlile, and Matt Lamia)

  Grab your old New Balance sneakers and click those tongs to make sure they work, because this episode has big suburban dad energy, as Jay has the pleasure of hosting for: Beards & Beer Guts: Dave Kantorski - Support Liquid Kourage and...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Spotlight - "Draught Daze" by Jeff Bimm (featuring Jay Borsom, Jeremy Goodson, Tim Dippel, and Bryan Nash)

  Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Spotlight - "Tangents: A Trivia Workshop Podcast" by Russ Friedewald (featuring Jay Borsom)

  Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll...

  
• 04.02.2024

  #20 - You're Aware Roseanne Exists, Right? (Featuring Ali Baig, Connor Self, Dulcinea Hawksworth, and Paul McLaughlin)

  This episode pushes the show to its limit (literally at times!) as Jay is delighted to be joined by: Rihanna's Baby Bump: Ali Baig - Order from Downtime Coffee, and check out Baig of Tricks Entertainment in Chicagoland!Connor Self - Connor is...

  
• 03.26.2024

  #19 - A Six-Syllable Pain In My A** (Featuring rowan ward, Bryan Nash, Andrew Brown, and Chris McDermott)

  A challenging set to be sure this week, especially in round 3, as Jay baffles: Karaoke Derby Pi-Rates: rowan ward - Looking for a horse? Off-track thoroughbreds rock!Bryan Nash - Well-fought game! Thunderthatch Feet:Andrew Brown - March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness monthChris McDermott...

  
• 03.19.2024

  #18 - I Need You To Understand That You Have Broken Me (Featuring Alissa Kanturek, Beth Heisz, Zahkia Mendoza, and Carmela Smith)

  This is a girls' night you do NOT want to miss! Our longest episode to date because there was SO much good fun being had by everyone, as Jay is delighted to welcome: Team Appa: Alissa Kanturek- Wear sunscreen, at least SPF...

  
• 03.12.2024

  #17 - Bluey Never Hurt Anybody (Featuring Alex Jeffrey, Sara Callori, Chris "Siege" Parkinson, and Brendan Sargent)

  Clever clues for clever players throughout this entire high-scoring affair, as Jay is wowed by: Technical Difficulties:Alex Jeffrey - It was nice meeting everyone!Sara Callori - March is Women's History Month; Support women-owned businesses and buy Girl Scout Cookies! Working Mics:Chris Parkinson...

  
• 03.05.2024

  #16 - The Fillion Trifecta (Featuring David Wroe, Sara aka "Just Sara no H", John Fortune, and Matt Coleman)

  Can one team pull off one of the biggest comebacks in Verboten history? Listen along to find out as Jay presents: The Flick & Vapes:David Wroe - Follow David Wroe on social media, or home from the pub!Sara - Support Sara...

  
• 02.27.2024

  #15 - I Don't Want You To Suck, But It Does Allow Me To Shine (Featuring Luc Leavenworth, Jeff Clear, Caleb Greyman, and Alan Kreisel)

  This episode is EPIC. That's all we'll say in advance, as Jay is joined this week by: Fluffy-Looking Nerf Herders:Luc Leavenworth - Keeping Families Covered diaper bank in Northern Illinois, National Diaper Bank NetworkJeff Clear - Shop local! Low Expectations:Caleb Greyman -...

  
• 02.20.2024

  #14 - Karate Mammal, The Wish.com Version Of Kung Fu Panda (Featuring Bob Skrezyna, Jamie Tantiwongse, Carolyn Neumann, and Mike Bober)

  It's like a high school reunion featuring that guy that no one remembers, as Jay welcomes some long-time friends to the show (and one fairly new friend): Zero Proof:Bob Skrezyna - Bob's a freelance fiction/essay writer, find him at wordrebel.ink, check...

  
• 02.13.2024

  #13 - We Apologize To The Estate Of James Brown (Featuring "Bob" Caffray, Matt Jones, Doug Hooton, and Tipster)

  (Note: a sound effect was errantly added to the beginning of this episode due to an editing error; the rest of the episode remains unaffected, but we thought you should know why the intro sounds weird!)A rare afternoon recording for...

  
• 02.06.2024

  #12 - There's Nothing My Brain Will Do Now Besides Say "Stuffing" (Featuring Brittany Shaw, Jeff Bimm, Mike Mott, and Chris Liguori)

  It's a battle of the network stars here at Verboten! Hosts from all four of the other shows on the PTE Network show up to battle for brand supremacy, while Jay tries to keep these four chaos goblins in line!...

  
• 01.30.2024

  #11 - Perfect Little Taint Giggle (Featuring Drew Buxbaum, Corey Marcoux, Michael Baney, and Max Meiners)

  Wine, rum, whiskey, and some language to go with it! Jay does her best with this rowdy crew as she welcomes:   Refined Palate:Drew Buxbaum - Go check out The Nerd-Off (and the BRAND NEW Trivia Minute) podcasts!Corey Marcoux - Follow @tananatonight...

  
• 01.23.2024

  #10 - It's Not Your Fault... It's JAY'S Fault! (Featuring Pat Hasselbeck, Kellyn Maguire, Jason Kuntz, and Kit Sekelsky)

  The problem with having your friends on as guests is they're your friends, so they don't keep their opinions to themselves! Listen to them try to tease out Jay's brain this week as she welcomes:   Clear Frames, Full Mouths, Can't Lose:Pat...

  
• 01.16.2024

  #9 - JUST... SAY... POTATO! (Featuring Salena Metreger, Dan Camp, Dani Siller, and Bill Sunderland)

  It's a battle so big, you can fit a planet between it, as two Americans challenge two Australians; who will "escape this podcast" as the victors? Find out as Jay welcomes:   Beer Buddies:Salena Metreger - Need a voice-over artist? Hire Salena...

  
• 01.09.2024

  #8 - Smooth Fabric Cheese (Featuring Will Eveland, Alex Eveland, Ian Schulze, and Scott Brill)

  Can two clever strangers get in sync going up against a pair of brothers who've literally known each other their entire lives? Find out as Jay welcomes:   Womb-mates:Will Eveland - Happy to play with AlexAlex Eveland - Check out gluten-free, grain-free,...

  
• 12.19.2023

  #7 - Kentucky Fried Chicken Fried Pepsi (Featuring Addy Lewis, David Kantorski, Ed Schmutz, and Carrie Grimes)

  CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW!Ooh boy, this game has its ups, its downs, and a thrilling conclusion as Trivia Advent-ure writers square off against Trivia Advent-ure supporters! Joining Jay this week:   People We Should Know:Addy Lewis -...

  
• 12.12.2023

  #6 - I Award Anish Kapoor No Points (Featuring Luc Leavenworth, David McDermott, Asha Ouseph, and Dana Buxbaum)

  CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW!The closest episode of Verboten to date, who's going to bring it across the finish line? Joining Jay this week:   Have Mersenne:Luc Leavenworth - National Diaper Bank NetworkDavid McDermott - Donate blood products...

  
• 12.05.2023

  #5 - It’s Not Genocide, Is It? (Featuring Sean Hannan, Noah Tipton, Jeremy Goodson, and Chuck Yu)

  CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW!Weirdly enough, the title isn't the only time a -cide comes up on this episode! Joining Jay this week:   The Oh Nos:Sean Hannan - Check out ECG on Twitch, YouTube, and Discord!Noah Tipton...

  
• 11.28.2023

  #4 - The Opposite Of Mayonnaise (Featuring Ren O’Connor, Mary Clow, Bryan Nash, and Jeff Clear)

  CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW!We hope you enjoy this surprisingly musical episode of Verboten! Joining Jay this week:   Mary And Ren Are The Happy Birds:Ren O'Connor - Join the LK NationMary Clow - Donate to trans-friendly organizations vs. The...

  
• 11.21.2023

  #3 - Must Appease The Dryer Gods (Featuring Lee DiGeorge, Amy Williamson, Lexie Beamer, and Jason McKiban)

  CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW!Is there a way to "break" the game? One team tests that theory on this episode! Joining Jay this week:   A Real One-Point Effort:Lee DiGeorge - Spread kindness and love, also eat good...

  
• 11.14.2023

  #2 - We Are Not Turtles (Featuring Keith Moser, Stacey Melquist, Jeff Bimm, and Caleb Ell)

  Jay's back in the saddle this week; which team will ride off into the sunset with her? Welcoming:   Bad Team Name:Keith Moser - Happy birthday Christine!Stacey Melquist - Please have your pets spayed or neutered vs. The Mongooses:Jeff Bimm - "Give Jay your...

  
• 11.07.2023

  #1 - Golden WHAT? (Featuring Tim Dippel, Brittany Shaw, Chris Hernandez, and Andrew Gossett)

  We're live! Join us on our premiere episode as we welcome:The BFFLS:Tim Dippel - Frenemy Trivia podcast, PTEBB.comBrittany Shaw - World Trivia Federation vs. Team Blow On This:Chris Hernandez - Support trivia writers on Patreon and TwitchAndrew Gossett - TheBassoonist7513 on YouTube This...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Verboten Teaser

  Coming Nov 7th to your favorite podcast app! Verboten - A Word Game Podcast!