Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast episodes:

• 05.23.2023

  236 – Eurovision Song Contest 2023

  It's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeeear! We take a break from our hiatus to bring you our annual recap of the Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Lauren have Some Thoughts about this year's entrants, and we hope you...

  
• 12.27.2022

  235 – CHEE2EALONG, Part Deux

  For our season 2 finale, please join us on a sequel to everyone's favorite multisensory podcast experience: CHEESEALONG, Part Deux! To eat along with us as you learn, you will want to procure: Gjetost, Roquefort, smoked (or unsmoked) pepper...

  
• 12.13.2022

  234 – The Sorceress Who Left Too Soon

  Today, learn all about an accomplished female Mexican surrealist (--no, not that one). In this episode, Lauren paints a portrait of Remedios Varo, and later, gives us a quiz about artist’s biopics! . . . [Music: 1) Meydän, "Surreal Forest," 2018. Courtesy of Meydän,...

  
• 11.29.2022

  233 – The World’s Most Traveled Girl

  What was your first job at age 16? Was it... A) bagging groceries, B) making pizzas, C) babysitting, or D) driving an automobile (that you would repair yourself when it broke down) across five continents while filming your journey for...

  
• 11.15.2022

  232 – Urban Hermits

  Haven’t you ever just wanted to shut yourself away with all of your books and collectibles and piles of newspapers and old food...? Well, today’s episode is for you! Lauren walks us through the weird and wild world of a...

  
• 11.01.2022

  231 – Hanna-Barbera, Television Royalty

  Are you smarter than the av-ah-ridge bear? Don't touch that dial-- Julia tells the animated tale of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. and sketches out some original Hanna-Barbera Characters You Should Know. Later, take a quiz called "Spin to Win!" . . . [Music: 1) Chase...

  
• 10.18.2022

  230 – Supergirl Sleuth

  You may have read some (or all!) of her books, but what's the deal with the famous teenage sleuth, Nancy Drew? Learn all about her on today's episode -- and later, take a quiz about famous fictional teens! . . . [Music: 1) The...

  
• 10.04.2022

  229 – Watch Me Work: The WNBA

  The WNBA season may have just concluded, but all the more reason for us to cover one of the top professional women's sports leagues in the world. Julia takes you courtside for a look at the league's history, teams, and...

  
• 09.20.2022

  228 – The Queen Supreme

  [We’re] comin' out … with a brand new episode about the legendary Ms. Diana Ross and her long and storied career. Later, take a quiz about animal babies! . . . [Music: 1) William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, "Four-Way," 2017. Courtesy of William Ross Chernoff's...

  
• 09.06.2022

  227 – Who’s Afraid of… That One Writer (and the Bloomsbury Group)?

  Let's journey across the pond to learn all about the Bloomsbury Group-- a sordid literary and artistic crew who "lived in squares, painted in circles, and loved in triangles." [They make the Algonquin Round Table seem like a bunch of...

  
• 08.23.2022

  226 – The Fabulist Fox Sisters

  Nowadays, the Fox Sisters get a bad rap-- but that wasn't always the case! Lauren tells the tale of Maggie and Kate Fox, two Western New Yorkers who sparked the Spiritualism movement in America by "communicating" with the dead. Later,...

  
• 08.09.2022

  225 – Everyday I’m Trufflin’

  Um, what exactly ARE those super expensive lumps hailed as "the diamond of the kitchen"? Julia hunts down all the information on truffles that you'll ever need [and maybe make you a little bit hungry in the process]. Later, take...

  
• 07.26.2022

  224 – “Extremely Powerful and Very Strange”

  This one's for all the art photographers out there. Today, Lauren dips into 20th century art history with a glimpse into the life and work of the great photographer Diane Arbus ( ... no fur involved). Later, however, take a...

  
• 07.12.2022

  223 – A Star is Born!

  Barbra Streisand is so much more than a singer-- in fact, she's the youngest person ever to have EGOTed, and she completed the feat in the shortest amount of time. [... But we're getting ahead of ourselves!] Join us as...

  
• 06.28.2022

  222 – La Divina: Maria Callas

  She was a powerhouse voice and a temperamental diva, but do you know the truth behind one of the greatest opera singers who ever lived? Today, Lauren takes you on a musical journey featuring La Divina herself: Maria Callas. Later,...

  
• 06.14.2022

  221 – With a Rebel Yell: Revolts in Early American History

  History class is back in session! This week, Julia recaps five notable rebellious events from the 18th and 19th century America. [Look, the colonists didn't fight for independence from the British just to have all their alcohol taxed, okay?] ...

  
• 05.31.2022

  220 – Eurovision Song Contest 2022

  Dearest listeners, you didn't think we would let the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2022 happen without an entire episode of Miss Information devoted to the competition, did you? Julia and Lauren do their best Johnny Weir [and Graham Norton] impressions on...

  
• 05.17.2022

  219 – YouTube-sday (with Ben Kirk)

  We've all been there-- one minute, you're searching for a video on how to change a light fixture, and the next thing you know, you've been watching makeup tutorials and music videos for five hours straight. Though YouTube may have...

  
• 05.03.2022

  218 – Weird and Wonderful Coral Reefs (with Jordan S.)

  Say, are you among those constantly struck with the creeping dread that the ocean is a vast, cold, dark mystery? (Or perhaps that dread is tied to the death of our coral reefs?) Today, let our extremely knowledgeable guest, Jordan,...

  
• 04.19.2022

  217 – Sir Sloshua’s Scourge

  If you've seen artwork starring a knight and a redhead, you're probably looking at a Pre-Raphaelite painting. Once all the rage in the Victorian era, the Pre-Raphaelites were a sometimes-weird group of artistic dudes who loved medieval painting and poetry. Today, learn all...

  
• 04.05.2022

  216 – Being Patrick Swayze (with Neal Fischer)

  Our podcast brother and author Neal E. Fischer joins us for an episode that ties in with his latest book: Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of The Mullet! [If all you know about People magazine's "Sexiest Man...

  
• 04.01.2022

  April 1 Special: Mister Information V: Fools on the Hill

  Hello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for anyone who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz.  In this very special episode, Josh talks about trivia he learned watching King...

  
• 03.22.2022

  215 – Whither Wilt, William Wallace

  If the name "William Wallace" brings to mind the contorted, blue-painted face of Mel Gibson, then Julia is ready to clear up that misconception. Learn about one of Scotland's national heroes, the First War of Scottish Independence, and the modern-day...

  
• 03.08.2022

  214 – The ABCs of Hobby Gaming (with JP Adams)

  This week, we're joined by the marvelous Judge JP to discuss a veritable A through Z of important terms and names to know regarding hobby gaming. [He even made us an illustrated slide deck to accompany the episode-- be sure...

  
• 02.22.2022

  213 – The Light of Truth

  You may know she was a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist, but do you know the whole story about Ida B. Wells? Today, discover all about the fearless woman who didn’t let the Jim Crow South get her down....

  
• 02.08.2022

  212 – Insectapalooza! (with Nina Devine)

  What's the buzz? We're joined this week by our favorite entomology student Nina Devine, who gives us the downlow on some of the bugs that inhabit the Earth. (Get ready to learn a lot of insect superlatives!) Later, enjoy a...

  
• 01.25.2022

  211 – A Premier League Primer

  Does everything you already know about the Premier League come from the first season of Ted Lasso? Julia takes you out to the pitch for an episode all about the top level of the English football league system. Later, try...

  
• 01.11.2022

  210 – “The Crime of the Century”

  We've all heard about the "Lindbergh Baby," but do you know what really happened to Charles Lindbergh Jr. and the circus surrounding the "Crime of the Century"? Today, learn all about this tragic kidnapping [and a few choice tidbits about Charles Lindbergh himself]....

  
• 12.28.2021

  209 – An Exercise in Poor Taste: The Abject Art of John Waters

  [Heads up: This episode will discuss some taboo topics that may not be suitable for all ears -- listener discretion is advised!] Part two of DIVINE DECEMBER continues with an exploration into the filmography of John Waters, the filmmaker, artist,...

  
• 12.14.2021

  208 – The Divine Miss M

  What's more "Divine December" than the Divine Miss M? Today, get your fill of Bette Midler's incredible life, career, and her time in the bath houses. Later, take a quiz called "Divine Women" -- all about female saints! . . . [Music: 1)...

  
• 11.30.2021

  207 – Fly (United Arab) Emirates

  As a child, did you ever wonder why Garfield wanted to send Nermal to Abu Dhabi [and actually, where the heck is that place anyway]?! On this episode, Julia flies you to the United Arab Emirates to discuss the history,...

  
• 11.16.2021

  206 – “Works of Joy and Beauty”

  Who were artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude? Well they certainly engulfed a bunch of big things all over the world in fabric--but do you know about their lives, career, and why the heck they loved large-scale, glorified present-wrapping? Today, Lauren's got YOU...

  
• 11.02.2021

  205 – American Gothic: Shirley Jackson

  Keep the spooky times rolling as we visit the life and works of Gothic horror writer Shirley Jackson. [And if you've never read "The Lottery," well, some spoilers ahead.] Later, take a quiz called "Surely You Can't Be Serious"!...

  
• 10.19.2021

  204 – Egyptomania!

  Are you mad about mummies? Nuts about Nefertiti? Over the moon about Osiris? Well, then this episode is for you! Today, learn all about Egyptomania, how it came to pass, and why we're still so flipped over Pharaohs. Later, take...

  
• 10.05.2021

  203 – Spy vs. Spy vs. Spy

  This message will self-destruct! If you've ever daydreamed about being a secret agent, then you're gonna love today's episode-- Julia reveals the stories of three real-life, famous female spies from modern history. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Decoder Ring"! . . . [Music:...

  
• 09.21.2021

  202 – ARTH 101: Cave Art

  Time for another Intro to Art History class with Lauren! Today learn all about the Lascaux Cave, its wild "discovery," and some of the theories about the incredible art that's inside. Later, take a quiz about everyone's favorite nihilist director. . . . [Music:...

  
• 09.07.2021

  201 – M. Knight, Mastermind

  We're baaaaaack! And to kick off Season 2 of Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast, Julia brings you a truly riveting topic: the invention of the brown paper bag. Get to know its truly awesome inventor, Margaret "Mattie" Knight, who developed...

  
• 06.01.2021

  200 – Eurovision Song Contest 2021

  For our Season 1 finale, we decided to visit a topic that has become near and dear to our hearts: the Eurovision Song Contest. If you didn't get the chance to watch this year's competition, have no fear--Julia and Lauren...

  
• 05.25.2021

  199 – Canadian Music for Non-Canadians

  You may consider some of our episodes to be vanity projects, but this one takes the cake, friends. Today, Lauren gently guides you through some of her favorite famous Canadian musicians and songs in a non-comprehensive review of Border Faves....

  
• 05.18.2021

  198 – L’ultima Dogaressa: Peggy Guggenheim

  Gore Vidal called her "the last of Henry James’s transatlantic heroines--Daisy Miller with rather more balls." This week, learn all about the American heiress and celebrated art collector Peggy Guggenheim [along with a lot of terrific 20th century art-world gossip]....

  
• 05.11.2021

  197 – Queen of Polka Dots: Yayoi Kusama

  You've seen the pumpkins, the infinity nets, even maybe the mirrored rooms, but do you know the real Yayoi Kusama? We'll examine the Japanese artist's life, art, and influence on today's episode. Later, take a quiz called "Queen of 'Dots,'"...

  
• 05.04.2021

  196 – Breaking the Chain

  The RUMOURS are true. Today, we get into the beautiful, messy, dramatic, complex story of everyone's mum's favorite late-1970s band: Fleetwood Mac. Get the dish on Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and magical witchy godmother Stevie Nicks...

  
• 04.27.2021

  195 – E Nervis Unum

  Have you ever wanted to learn more about our nervous system, but didn't know where to begin? You're in luck, because today's episode information is provided by a genuine neuroscientist! Get comfortable with your brain meat [and learn about some...

  
• 04.20.2021

  194 – Reign Supreme

  After a long hiatus, we head back to Civics class for a lesson all about the Supreme Court. Learn about the history [and current state] of SCOTUS, how a case reaches their courtroom, and of course, notable landmark cases. Later,...

  
• 04.13.2021

  193 – You’re a Gem

  Everybody loves a diamond--but what about the other gems that may not get as much attention? Today, learn all about semiprecious stones and their incredible history and uses. Later, take a quiz on Things That Used to be Rare! . . . [Music: 1)...

  
• 04.06.2021

  192 – A Tale of Two Artists: Or, The Color War

  It's an Art World Grudge Match! In this corner: With more than four decades' experience, a Turner Prize, and a knighthood-- British-Indian artist Sir Anish Kapoor! And in this corner: The much younger, positive pop artist championing mental health and...

  
• 04.01.2021

  April 1 Special: Mister In4mation: 4mats From B4

  Hello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for gents [and ladies] who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz.  In this very special episode, it's Throwback Thursday as Steve and...

  
• 03.30.2021

  191 – May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

  It's another "Series on Series" here at Missinfopod Inc. Today, learn all about the hit YA trilogy The Hunger Games, including of course, its plot and influences. [This goes without saying, but: Spoilers ahead.] Later, take a quiz about songbirds [who...

  
• 03.23.2021

  190 – Fourteen Days Later

  Unless you live with a teenager [or possibly a professional football player?], you may be blissfully unaware of the massive multiplayer online cooperative game Fortnite. Alas, it's time to learn all about battles royal, the three game modes of Fortnite,...

  
• 03.16.2021

  189 – The Three Unifiers of Japan (with Addy Lewis)

  Addy Lewis (a.k.a. The Quizzing Ronin) becomes our guide through the history of the Warring States period of Japan. Together, let's learn about the Three Unifiers (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu), along with clans, shōgun,  daimyo, samurai...