The Catered Quiz

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, Harrison George of the podcast Encyclopedia Bartannica joins the show to answer questions about Presidents Who Passed Away In Office and the film series A Nightmare on Elm Street. We also talk about Tim Robinson, Opening Day 2001 and Seed of Chucky.

Check out Harrison’s amazing podcast Encyclopedia Bartannica  where on each episode, Harrison George & Eli Mandel break down all the pop culture references in a particular episode of The Simpsons.

Ahead of the June 16th release of his new book Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero, author Jason Klamm joined The Catered Quiz to answer questions about ‘90s Sketch Comedy and Newsradio. We also talk about Neil Innes, Rusty Warren and Grease 2.

Pre-order Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero.

Purchase Jason’s book We’re Not Worthy, an in-depth look at 90s sketch comedy.

Join Jason at the Mahoning Drive-In on May 31st or at the Rogers Park Library on June 17th.

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On the 100th regular season episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Joey Devine joins the show to answer questions about the Golden State Warriors and Moneyball. We also talk about The Newsroom, George Karl and Robin Williams.

Listen to Joey’s podcast Roundball Rock.

Follow Joey on Twitter.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Allen Strickland Williams joins the show to answer questions about Newsradio and Kurt Vonnegut. We also talk about Dr. Demento, Tom Lehrer and Franz Kafka.

Allen’s album Ran Through is available to stream or purchase on vinyl.

Watch Allen’s Comedy Central special The Intellectual Shocker.

Listen to Allen’s podcast Finding My Audience.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, musician M.C. Cunningham of the bands The Dreaded Laramie and Fear Element joins the show to answer questions about Weezer and Ancient Greek Philosophy. We also talk about No Doubt, archaeology and the Mars Cheese Castle.

The new Fear Elements song “Turn Around” is available now on bandcamp.

Check out The Dreaded Laramie on their UK Tour or closer to home on May 31st at Cole’s Bar in Chicago.

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, broadcaster and comedian Greg Bach joins the show to answer questions about Pink Floyd and guitars. We also talk about Les Paul, Kyle Kinane and SCRAM.

Listen to Nite Lite With Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach Monday-Friday from 5-7pm on Civic Media.

Spring Break is over and the Catered Quiz is back! This week,  jeremy messersmith joins the show to discuss his new album Fox/Coyote and to answer questions about Star Wars and Star Trek. We also talk about David Letterman, Dan Wilson and The ‘Burbs.

Fox/Coyote is streaming now and is available for purchase on bandcamp

Watch the “Tatooine” music video.

And enjoy jeremy’s performance on The Late Show With David Letterman.

For more information, visit jeremymessersmith.com

On the first quarter finale of The Catered Quiz, photographer Samer Ghani joins the show to talk about his new book Memories of a Street Cat and to answer questions about Old School RuneScape and Blink-182. We also talk about South Dakota, burning cds and tab books.

Copies of Samer’s book can be purchased here.

The book release show for Memories of a Street Cat is this Wednesday at Cactus Club.

As mentioned in the episode, Deanna Ortiz will be performing here solo show at the Interchange Theater on Saturday, March 28th.

The Catered Quiz will return on Tuesday, April 7th.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer, producer, lawyer and former WGA West president Patric Verrone joins the show to answer questions about The Harvard Lampoon and Futurama. We also talk about Johnny Carson, The Critic and Bob Uecker.

Check out VERDICT UNKNOWN at Rewindo.tv.

Tickets for the Wisconsin Film Festival are again at wifilmfest.org.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer (American Dad!, I’m Totally Fine) and director (Your Own Flavor) Alisha Ketry joins the show to answer questions about bones and Hercules. We also discuss puppetry, Mary Tyler Moore and snowboarding.

Alisha’s short film Your Own Flavor is available now on YouTube.

Read the Letterboxd review of I’m Totally Fine discussed in this episode.

Follow Alisha on Instagram.