Inside Quizzing

Gryphon and Scott first discuss the first ever PNW Virtual Quiz Meet, which occurred the previous weekend. They discuss the pros and cons, what worked, lessons learned, and overall thoughts. Then the dynamic duo discuss a few quizzing theories including: the meta foul area reading just the book name, and the introduction of the Theory of Cyclical District Strength. Then Gryphon and Scott discuss how to compare and contrast in-person versus virtual meet statistics and standings. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott begin with a material overview of the final chapter of this season, 2 Peter, chapter 3. Then the dynamic duo discusses several topics, including new Matthew materials availability and the upcoming PNW Virtual Quiz Meet. Gryphon and Scott discuss Virtual Quizzing rules and process. And then the two answer the critically important philosophical question: Is Bible Quizzing a sport? As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon opens the show with a sad, sobering account of the current state of the COVID-19 virus and its impacts on PNW Bible Quizzing and other Bible Quizzing programs. Scott and Gryphon then discuss what they learned about "virtual quizzing" from a series of video conference quizzing tests they conducted a couple days prior with volunteers from several quizzing districts across the United States and Canada. The dynamic duo review and overview 2 Peter, chapter 2. Then they field a question and comments from a podcast listener about study habits. Finally, Gryphon and Scott hold the The Great Timer Synod of 2020. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott begin by diving into an overview of 2 Peter, chapter 1. Then the dynamic duo answers 2 listener questions. First, a question from Luke from Canadian Midwest District about homonyms in questions and the legalities surrounding them. Second, a question from Matthew from Pacific Northwest District about Great West Invitational preparation strategies for a PNW key-verse specialist. Gryphon and Scott then discuss a little about the Presbyterian Bible Quizzing system and compare it to our own, specifically around the idea of multiple jumps on a single question. Then Gryphon provides a Great West logistics update. And finally, Gryphon talks a little about the COVID-19, 2019-nCoV situation and how it might impact quizzing. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott return following District Meet 4 in Lighthouse. They being with an overview of 1 Peter, chapter 5. Then the dynamic duo switches focus to the previous meet, overviewing the highlights and then diving into the list of marked questions from the meet, discussing and debating details. Then Gryphon and Scott discuss what factors exist that cause a quiz meet to stay on schedule or fall behind schedule. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott begin with an overview of 1 Peter, chapter 4. Then the dynamic duo discuss evangelism of Bible Quizzing. Things that work. Things that don't work. Obstacles in the way. And some successes they've had. Gryphon and Scott also discuss Great West Invitational strategies in terms of how to form teams and how PNW has done this in the past. And Gryphon provides an International Bible Quizzing update. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott begin by diving into an overview of 1 Peter, chapter 3. Then the dynamic duo spend the rest of the episode talking about wise things from outside the world of quizzing that might just have positive implications for quizzing if imported. They begin the thread by discussing video reply in the world of British sports, then they talk about the book Good to Great. They debate the merits of depth versus breadth. And finally, they expound on the virtues of process over results. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott are joined by special guest Allen from Metro District as they first conduct an overview of 1 Peter, chapter 2. Allen provides an introduction to and a summary of the Winternationals quiz meet recently concluded in his area. The trio discuss the idea of 30-point Q3V question types and the possible implications of their inclusion. Then then discuss how, as a coach or quizzer or meet director, to best handle the issue of quizmaster bleeding. And finally, the three discuss the proposal to refactor (not rewrite) the rulebook and the various quiz-nerd-y reasons why it would be a good idea. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott are joined by once special guest, now regular guest Jeremy as they first conduct an overview of 1 Peter, chapter 1.

Then the trio turn their attention to the questions from PNW District Meet 3 that quizmasters marked for edit in CBQZ. The trio discuss each set of marked questions, why they are poor questions, and how to improve on their quality. Then Gryphon, Scott, and Jeremy probe into the philosophical and practical components of what might be first quality questions first principles. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app

Gryphon and Scott are back for their first podcast of 2020. The dynamic duo review Hebrews chapters 11, 12, and 13. Gryphon provides an update about the upcoming Meet 3 hosted at NSA/NSC. Then Scott and Gryphon discuss various tips and ideas for starting, leading, and participating in all-rookie start-up teams, from churches that are new to quizzing. As always, email questions and comments to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter: @InsideQuizzing. The CBQZ web-based Bible Quizzing application is hosted at: https://cbqz.org/app