Our returning winner is facing off against TTAB first timer(?!) Ian Schulze. This is a great episode, so give it a listen!

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Hobbies

Tuesday, December 26

Season 3, Episode 2

CARD 1 CLUE: Getting clean is less fun CATEGORY: Things associated with laundry ANSWERS: Washer, Bleach, Detergent, Dryer, Clothesline, Basket, Directions

CARD 2 CLUE: Going up CATEGORY: Things associated with jumping ANSWERS: Skip, Hop, Ski, Triple, Hurdle, Bungee, Rope

CARD 3 CLUE: Das boot CATEGORY: Things associated with Italy ANSWERS: Pasta, Wine, Rome, Pisa, Canals, Pizza, Tuscany

CARD 4 CLUE: It's getting hot in here CATEGORY: Things you find in a desert ANSWERS: Sand, Camel, Dunes, Oasis, Cactus, Road Runner, Agave

CARD 5 CLUE: Happy merry CATEGORY: Things associated with Christmas ANSWERS: Tree, December, Presents, Family, Jesus, Santa, Reindeer

CARD 6 CLUE: Rainbow Warriors CATEGORY: People with colors in their names ANSWERS: Betty White, Jack Black, Dan Brown, Goldie Hawn, Scarlett Johansson, Ron White, Alecia Moore

Just in time for the winter solstice, we're out of aestivation. Did we miss anything? Eh, we'll catch up later. Right now, it's time to polar plunge into THINGS THAT ARE BLANK SEASON 3. First up, we've got Steve Marinelli going up against our season 2 returning champ Rowan Ward! Let's get to it!

CARD 1 CLUE: Who are you calling dirty? CATEGORY: Things that come by the dozen ANSWERS: Doughnut, Egg, Flower, Soda, Month, Cupcake, Beer

CARD 2 CLUE: Olivia Newton-John in Grease CATEGORY: Beaches ANSWERS: South, Cannon, Copacabana, Monterey, Coney Island, Myrtle, Venice

CARD 3 CLUE: 2nd Biggest CATEGORY: Things associated with Texas ANSWERS: Blue Bonnet, Cows, Rodeo, Guns, NASA, BBQ, Boots

CARD 4 CLUE: Sit Down CATEGORY: Stand Up Comedians ANSWERS: Dave Chappelle, Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Ali Wong

CARD 5 CLUE: Hotel Corral Essex CATEGORY: Things Associated with a Fraternity ANSWERS: Greek, Brothers, Hazing, College, Beer, Party, House

CARD 6 CLUE: Woof CATEGORY: Types of dogs ANSWERS: Poodle, Labrador, Collie, Terrier, Rottweiler, Hound, German Shepherd

No game this episode, but Nick, Jonathan, and Katie are hanging out and recapping the events and stats of season two. Plus: some news about what's coming next.

In this SEASON FINALE episode of Things That Are Blank, champs Ashley Gray and Will Gilbert return to see who will be the champion of season 2. Join in as we conclude the season in style!

CARD 1 CLUE: I am the night CATEGORY: Batman Villains ANSWERS: Joker, Harley Quinn, Bane, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two Face

CARD 2 CLUE: I'm late CATEGORY: Talk show hosts ANSWERS: O'Brien, Leno, Letterman, Kimmel, Fallon, Ferguson, Carson

CARD 3 CLUE: Don't forget to fix Mr. Fusion CATEGORY: Things associated with a mechanic ANSWERS: Shop, Grease, Car, Garage, Estimate, Oil, Engine

CARD 4 CLUE: These jokes are becoming more CATEGORY: High school extra curriculars ANSWERS: Band, Theater, Cheerleaders, Volleyball, Yearbook, Newspaper, Football

CARD 5 CLUE: Who let them out? CATEGORY: Things associated with dogs ANSWERS: Poop, Guard, Breed, Bark, Groom, Beware, Leash

CARD 6 CLUE: Some of these things are not like the others CATEGORY: Things people kick ANSWERS: Ball, Tire, Butt, Rocks, Habit, Bucket, Can

Will Gilbert and Michael Dobson return to the show this week to face off in Round 2 of the Season 2 Tournament. Here we go!

CARD 1 CLUE: I've fallen, and I can't get up CATEGORY: Things associated with a rescue ANSWERS: Drowning, Stretcher, Victim, Siren, Lifeguard, Hostage, Firefighter

CARD 2 CLUE: Schmear campaign CATEGORY: Types of bagels ANSWERS: Cinnamon, Everything, Garlic, Plain, Blueberry, Sesame, Wheat

CARD 3 CLUE: Some more disturbing than others CATEGORY: Things heard at night ANSWERS: Mice, Snoring, Frogs, Crickets, Neighbors, Pipes, Traffic

CARD 4 CLUE: The upside is 10,000 calories a day CATEGORY: Things associated with swimming ANSWERS: Pool, Race, Kick, Exercise, Olympics, Goggles, Cap

CARD 5 CLUE: Who cut it? CATEGORY: Types of cheese ANSWERS: Colby, Cream, Blue, Muenster, String, Swiss, Cheddar

CARD 6 CLUE: It's where you live CATEGORY: Types of biomes ANSWERS: Desert, Forest, Plains, Mountains, Swamp, Tundra, Lake

This week begins our season two tournament, featuring the four most successful contestants of the year. Starting off, Rachel Shuman faces off against Ashley Gray. This tournament is a lot of fun. Enjoy!

CARD 1 CLUE: Hang it  CATEGORY: Painters  ANSWERS: Picasso, Raphael, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, Pollock, Michelangelo

CARD 2 CLUE: It's on the water CATEGORY: Things associated with smoke ANSWERS: Detector, Fire, Pipe, Cigarette, Lighter, Hookah, Cigar

CARD 3 CLUE: Don't buy one CATEGORY: Animals at the zoo ANSWERS: Panda, Zebra, Elephant, Snake, Tiger, Monkey, Sloth

CARD 4 CLUE: The sound of one wing clapping CATEGORY: Things related to cricket ANSWERS: Insect, Bowler, Chirp, Stump, Jiminy, Bug, Sport

CARD 5 CLUE: Smash it CATEGORY: Things associated with the Hulk ANSWERS: Gamma, Bruce, Angry, Superhero, Incredible, Marvel, DNA

CARD 6 CLUE: When's the last time you cleaned it? CATEGORY: Things in your garage ANSWERS: Oil, Rake, Jack, Bike, Toolbox, Minivan, Boxes

It's our last game of the regular season! Rowan Ward is here to face off against the returning champ. Listen in, play along, and come on back next week for the season 2 tournament of champions!

CARD 1 CLUE: A real drink CATEGORY: Things associated with Jack Daniel's ANSWERS: Whiskey, Tennessee, Coke, Spirit, Alcohol, Rocks, Glass

CARD 2 CLUE: High in the sky CATEGORY: Things associated with The Jetsons ANSWERS: Future, George, Elroy, Jane, Astro, Utopia, Judy

CARD 3 CLUE: Girl Scout drug dealers CATEGORY: Types of cookies ANSWERS: Oreo, Fortune, Chocolate chip, Oatmeal, Almond, Biscotti, Macaron

CARD 4 CLUE: Know thy mythos CATEGORY: Greek mythology ANSWERS: Zeus, Illiad, Odyssey, Athena, Olympus, Underworld, Hercules

CARD 5 CLUE: You can do it CATEGORY: Things associated with a motivational speaker ANSWERS: Private, Books, Stage, Experience, Wisdom, Optimism, Self-Help

CARD 6 CLUE: Join the mob CATEGORY: Things associated with iPods ANSWERS: Apple, Music, mp3, Player, Earbuds, iTunes, Charger

Christian Engel joins us this week to see if he can come out on top in our game of words and connections. Listen in and play along!

CARD 1 CLUE: Gross, cooties CATEGORY: Dirtiest places in your house ANSWERS: Toilet, Trash, Counter, Doorknob, Carpet, Sandbox, Litter Box

CARD 2 CLUE: It's not paranoia if it's true CATEGORY: Things associated with conspiracies ANSWERS: Secret, JFK, X-Files QAnon, Government, Roswell, Fawkes

CARD 3 CLUE: Sleep is for the weekend CATEGORY: Things people drink to stay awake ANSWERS: Coffee, Soda, Energy drink, Tea, 5-hour, Cocoa, Cappuccino

CARD 4 CLUE: The most troublesome of the 5 CATEGORY: Things that smell good ANSWERS: Baby, Candle, Rose, Perfume, Leather, Cinnamon, Deodorant

CARD 5  CLUE: What did you say? CATEGORY: Things that are loud ANSWERS: Alarm, Siren, Horn, Engine, Megaphone, Jackhammer, Train

CARD 6 CLUE: Clarence was a pain CATEGORY: Things related to It's a Wonderful Life ANSWERS: Bell, Christmas, Potter, Petal, Guardian, Angel

In our first Speas-Free episode in a few weeks, Chris McDermott takes on our returning champ. Listen in and play along! 

CARD 1  CLUE: Beam them up  CATEGORY: Star Trek characters  ANSWERS: Kirk, Chekov, Uhura, Sulu, McCoy, Scotty, Spock 

CARD 2  CLUE: On a plane  CATEGORY: Things associated with snakes  ANSWERS: Skin, Fangs, Scale, Pythons, Venom, Rattle, Slither 

CARD 3  CLUE: The best part of waking up  CATEGORY: Things related to coffee  ANSWERS: Cream, Latte, Caffeine, Starbucks, Mug, Addiction, Hot 

CARD 4  CLUE: It's elementary  CATEGORY: Things associated with detectives  ANSWERS: Investigate, Crime, Clues, Private Eye, Holmes, Magnifying Glass, Typewriter 

CARD 5  CLUE: Wine and dine  CATEGORY: Restaurant jobs  ANSWERS: Chef, Waiter, Greeter, Manager, Sous, Cashier, Busboy 

CARD 6  CLUE: Vision quest  CATEGORY: Things associated with Picasso  ANSWERS: Painter, Cubism, Spanish, Artist, Abstract, Brushes, Collage 

After defeating his brother last week, Adam Speas is here again to take on newcomer Alex Misner. Listen in and play along! This week's episode was edited by Stuart Everett.

CARD 1 CLUE: Get it done CATEGORY: Words you hear at a salon ANSWERS: Cut, Perm, Dye, Highlight, Weave, Extension, Shampoo

CARD 2 CLUE: As you wish CATEGORY: Things associated with The Princess Bride ANSWERS: Buttercup, Wesley, Montoya, Pirate, Sicilian, Iocane, Humperdink

CARD 3 CLUE: Not the cast of Friends CATEGORY: Things associated with a buffet ANSWERS: Salad, Tray, Food, Jimmy, Warren, Eat, All

CARD 4 CLUE: The best news CATEGORY: Things associated with tabloids ANSWERS: Enquirer, Globe, Red Top, Daily, Star, Sensational, Bat Boy

CARD 5 CLUE: It's comfortable CATEGORY: Things that warm people up ANSWERS: Hood, Mitten, Shower, Quilt, Whiskey, Sauna, Jogging

CARD 6 CLUE: Very sedentary CATEGORY: Things that don't move ANSWERS: Mountain, Statue, Wallflower, Boulder, Sloth, Tower, Congress