For 10 Points

MSNCT '24 is in the books, and we have the Champions from River Trail MS on this episode. Justin, Kaiden, Sheehan, Kovid, and Rayansh as well as coach Scott Fowler join us to talk about their run and the work they did to prepare for their Championship run.

We also take a look at a few key matches, and make some early predictions for MSNCT '25.

Andrew and Ken share the resources Middlesex players use to improve on their own. They also look at the new Tri-State Quiz Bowl Alliance's top-50 Middle School Quiz Bowl Rankings.

Andrew and Ken talk about helping your team maximize your team's potential on scoring bonuses. Good teams collaborate and communicate. Andrew and Ken give strategies how to better work together and talk it out. We also answer an email from a listener!

Are you interested in starting a program at your school? Is your quiz bowl team small and looking to grow? Andrew and Ken talk about the steps you can take to start from the ground up!

Andrew and Ken have the privilege of interviewing Andrew, Greg, Fergus, Jeffrey, and Cindy from Chenery Middle School. We talk about their historic run at this year's MSNCT and the work that it takes to get there. #MSNCT #NAQT #Quizbowl #Chenery

Side note: the music played during Chenery's recap is Charlotte by Damiano Baldoni

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Mailbag! On this episode, Ken and Andrew answer some questions from the quiz bowl community.

Also, the guys look at a website that allows players to make and use flashcards to improve their game.

Andrew and Ken give players some tips about being in their best shape to compete on tournament days. They also look at the latest Middle School Power Rankings as MSNCT approaches.

Ken and Andrew discuss some tips to get your quiz bowl season off to a good start. Have a question or a suggestion? Email the show at [email protected]!

The 2022 MSNCT is in the books, and Longfellow Middle School are the National Champions. Coach Huang, Aarushi, Anthony, Edward, and Sarah join Andrew and Ken to talk about their preperation, their season, and their amazing run last weekend.

Andrew and Ken talk about the importance of guessing wisely. How should you guess and when is the best time to do it.

Later in the show, we preview MSNCT by giving our top 10.