Mona and Derek's Quiz Show (2024)

04/11/2021

On this here 40th episode, you can find out which Halloween candy sent Derek into a dad rant. We'll explore some laser pointer memories from days gone by. Then Mona found an internet music quiz that's supposed to guess one's age... can it decode Derek's musical memories for an accurate estimate? And last, but certainly not least, Derek blindsides Mona with a quiz on Famous Bears, you won't believe your ears at the directions that one goes. Lordy lordy, listen to episode 40, would ya?

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/9487998-040-corky-s-violin

On this here 40th episode, you can find out which Halloween candy sent Derek into a dad rant. We'll explore some laser pointer memories from days gone by. Then Mona found an internet music quiz that's supposed to guess one's age... can it decode D...

07/10/2021

Follow us into autumnal bliss as we are explore the wacky world of classical music with a Kooky Classical Composers quiz and a reading from a fantastic new catalog called The Best of Collections, Etc. But first, we've got a new joke for your Halloween arsenal, and we'll take a visit to our classic segment "I Messed Up, Okay?"

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/9326129-036-lively-jigs-haunting-slow-airs

Follow us into autumnal bliss as we are explore the wacky world of classical music with a Kooky Classical Composers quiz and a reading from a fantastic new catalog called The Best of Collections, Etc. But first, we've got a new joke for your Hallo...

23/09/2021

We've got a guest! After a mostly guest-less summer, Jill McLain-Meister hops into the quiz canoe for a journey down Brainbuster Creek with topics like Seinfeld, Disneyland, running across the country, and the wedding scene from Paul Blart: Mall Cop. First, Mona and Derek have got tales of a yoga session gone awry, a quiz about the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, a story about former president Jimmy Carter, and more! Absolutely smoosh that darn play button, would ya?

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/9244998-034-grandpa-bought-a-zoo-w-jill-mclain-meister

We've got a guest! After a mostly guest-less summer, Jill McLain-Meister hops into the quiz canoe for a journey down Brainbuster Creek with topics like Seinfeld, Disneyland, running across the country, and the wedding scene from Paul Blart: Mall C...

19/08/2021

We're going full screwball on this one, gettin' zany with a game of "Chuck Berry or Buckcherry?" and the triumphant return of Riddle Roundup! You can also expect an update on the mystery smell in our house, and find out what incident earned our 2-year old son a pretend write-up from our school office manager friend. Note: we discuss some ice cream we like toward the end, and it accidentally sounds like we're doing an advertisement for this particular brand, but we swear we don't have any paid ads.

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/9053420-029-too-pooped-to-pop

We're going full screwball on this one, gettin' zany with a game of "Chuck Berry or Buckcherry?" and the triumphant return of Riddle Roundup! You can also expect an update on the mystery smell in our house, and find out what incident earned our 2-...

10/06/2021

Ian Vens, artist and fun friend from way back in the rural bus riding days, joins us for a session of goofs and brain busters!

Topics discussed include:
-classic rock that rocks
-Simon & Garfunkel's secrets revealed
-lots of knots
-Wisconsin cocktails
-the CW's most popular show
-Norwegian novelty songs
& MORE!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/8677473-019-why-are-there-children-at-my-party-w-ian-vens

Ian Vens, artist and fun friend from way back in the rural bus riding days, joins us for a session of goofs and brain busters!Topics discussed include:-classic rock that rocks-Simon & Garfunkel's secrets revealed-lots of knots -Wisconsin cockt...

03/06/2021

Mona's former art student who is now a super rad Minneapolis-based visual artist, Greer Coffman, joins us to rip through an unpredictable quiz journey!

Topics discussed include:
-more PBS catalog exploration
-bizarre roadside attractions
-the return of Riddle Roundup
-frog gangs
-Rage Against the Machine's n**e protest
-a roller skating violin accident
& MORE!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/8635810-018-tipper-goregrind-w-greer-coffman

Mona's former art student who is now a super rad Minneapolis-based visual artist, Greer Coffman, joins us to rip through an unpredictable quiz journey!Topics discussed include:-more PBS catalog exploration-bizarre roadside attractions-the return o...

20/05/2021

Our friend/bassist Dave Larsen aka No. 1 Chip Daddy drops by for a taste of this flavor packed quiz! Does he have what it takes to crunch his way through the whole bag of questions?

Topics discussed include:
-do do do's in popular tunes
-an album tracklist challenge
-a tale of chip mascot controversy
-the fastest skateboarder ever
-Shaq stats
-secret dogs
& MORE!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/8553647-016-seasoning-desist-w-dave-larsen

Our friend/bassist Dave Larsen aka No. 1 Chip Daddy drops by for a taste of this flavor packed quiz! Does he have what it takes to crunch his way through the whole bag of questions?Topics discussed include:-do do do's in popular tunes-an album tra...

13/05/2021

We are dialing up the long distance operator to connect us to sunny Savannah, GA for a good old fashioned quiz and chat with Paige Harwell Samek, the maker behind the fabulous Drainbowland line of jewelry & accessories.

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/8511555-015-hot-garbage-summer-w-paige-harwell-samek

We are dialing up the long distance operator to connect us to sunny Savannah, GA for a good old fashioned quiz and chat with Paige Harwell Samek, the maker behind the fabulous Drainbowland line of jewelry & accessories.Topics discussed include...

06/05/2021

Our pal and prolific musician/artist Luke Belknap harnessed the power of the full moon to guide them through this week's tough questions. Listen to find out if that will be enough to take home the one million dollars!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/8469119-014-impressionist-danger-w-luke-belknap

Our pal and prolific musician/artist Luke Belknap harnessed the power of the full moon to guide them through this week's tough questions. Listen to find out if that will be enough to take home the one million dollars!Topics discussed include:-corp...

29/04/2021

What song did Derek sing around the house that was the last straw for Mona? How much does Pink Neighbor know about cutting utensils? Find out these mysteries and many more in our new episode!

It's our first time quizzing two guests at once! The result is a delightful party as Katie In and Erik Jarvis of the band Pink Neighbor join us to discuss their new EP and indulge in some serious quizness.Topics discussed include:-Derek's unfavora...

24/04/2021

This week, we are placing a long distance call to the Big Apple (that's a nickname for New York City) for a chat with model/internet funnyperson Sahara Johnson.

Topics discussed include:
-butterfly exterminators
-strange world records
-Cathy checkbook dreams
-child pop stars
-the ocean
-popular seltzer flavors
& MORE!

This week, we are placing a long distance call to the Big Apple (that's a nickname for New York City) for a chat with model/internet funnyperson Sahara Johnson.Topics discussed include:-butterfly exterminators-strange world records-Cathy checkbook...

15/04/2021

We've got a real good fella in the quiz cafe this week! Musician/teacher/dad Elliot Imes knocks this pod right into the turnbuckle, tune in to find out if he reigns victorious.

Topics discussed include:
-wacky t-shirt slogans from the PBS catalog
-Goodfellas quotes
-WWE stars making music
-the Beatles last show
-ice cream flavors
& MORE!!

We've got a real good fella in the quiz cafe this week! Musician/teacher/dad Elliot Imes knocks this pod right into the turnbuckle, tune in to find out if he reigns victorious.Topics discussed include:-wacky t-shirt slogans from the PBS catalog-Go...

08/04/2021

Carissa Starleaf (of vintage shop Found+Formed and jewelry line Luxe Debris) joins us for a blazin' batch of quiz questions and some solid middle school memories.

Carissa Starleaf (of vintage shop Found+Formed and jewelry line Luxe Debris) joins us for a blazin' batch of quiz questions and some solid middle school memories.Topics discussed include:-reality television facts-the dangers of quicksand-a new seg...

01/04/2021

Mona's cool cousin Antony Muse (also the artist/entrepreneur behind Muse Clothing) joins us for an unprecedented quiz performance, even bringing a few questions of his own to flip the script and quiz the quizmasters. Can you handle it?

Topics discussed include:
-steamy metal band fantasy novels
-Rock Paper Scissors controversy
-a global jelly bean belt
-celebrities dissing their outfits
-Derek's stunning Robert de Niro impression
-The Rock vs. Kid Rock 2024
& MUCH MORE!

Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

Mona's cool cousin Antony Muse (also the artist/entrepreneur behind Muse Clothing) joins us for an unprecedented quiz performance, even bringing a few questions of his own to flip the script and quiz the quizmasters. Can you handle it?Topics discu...

25/03/2021

Fresh episode up w/ Kate Thompson is up now! Listen here or wherever you could possibly dream of getting ahold of a podcast.

Dig through the Dewey Decimal System of your mind for this one, folks, as jack of all trades (comedian, singer, actor, librarian, PTA mom) Kate Thompson takes a seat at the quiz throne!Topics discussed include:-Bob Dylan first dates-the Spider Man...

18/03/2021

Episode 7 has been delivered to a pod box near you! We had a good time exploring the boundaries of reality with Rob Stephens!

We are slingin' quiz questions into the Bayou as multimedia artist/creative guru Rob Stephens joins us all the way from New Orleans.Topics discussed include:-Daniel Tiger for adults-unpleasant piñata surprises-The Cryptkeeper-carnival lingo-conspi...

11/03/2021

It’s Thursday somewhere, time for a new episode! We had an absolute blast catching up with our friend Grace Locke Ward. Just try not to smile listening to this one! Available all across the podcast world now!

This week, crafter/musician/creative force Grace Locke Ward holds down the quiz beat as we belt out one tough question after another.Topics discussed include:-microwaveable cookbooks-America's most popular pet-flying farm animals-Hank Hill origins...

04/03/2021

We are quizzin' to the dang cosmos this week as artist and screen printer Andy Schmidt of Starman Press hops into the pod rocket.

We are quizzin' to the dang cosmos this week as artist and screen printer Andy Schmidt of Starman Press hops into the pod rocket. Topics discussed include:-the world's most expensive poster-Kevin James fight scenes-smut as a pandemic coping method...

25/02/2021

Strap on your fedoras as we uncover classified quiz knowledge and fly some unidentified flying questions with artist & musician Jessica Villegas.

Topics discussed include:
-post-Covid karaoke fantasies
-bee s*x
-fruits and their cousins vegetables
-funky barista tales
-Spam abundance in paradise
-all the small things about UFOS
& SO MUCH MORE!

Strap on your fedoras as we uncover classified quiz knowledge and fly some unidentified flying questions with artist & musician Jessica Villegas. Topics discussed include:-post-Covid karaoke fantasies-bee s*x-fruits and their cousins vegetable...

18/02/2021

On episode 3, we engage the overdrive circuit of the mind as Joryn Brown shreds his way through this weeks quiz! Available wherever ya pod.

On episode 3, we engage the overdrive circuit of the mind as guitarist/drummer Joryn Brown shreds his way through this week's quiz.Topics discussed include:-children swearing-super cold things-80s hair bands-funk rock stunts-guitar pedals for just...

11/02/2021

It's the one-week anniversary of our first episode, and we are celebrating by releasing Episode TWO w/ Brooke Dearborn Huston of Mind + Mineral! Listen where ya listen!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/7795942-002-dawson-s-brook-w-brooke-dearborn-huston

On this episode, we shine a light through the quiz prism with Brooke Dearborn Huston, the artist behind Mind + Mineral stained glass.Topics discussed include:-granola nicknames-the Air Bud film franchise-Dog the Bounty Hunter's criminal record-Big...

04/02/2021

Surprise! Episode ONE w/ W***y Muse is up now. Listen at this link or wherever you get podcasts!

Topics discussed include:
-famous Billy's
-The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
-sugar overloads
-Craigslist clamps
-Kool-Aid Days
-Lance Bass at a bubblegum vodka party
-90s ska bands in cinema
-the world's oldest sock
-& MORE!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/1642813/7659892-001-an-ancient-sock-w-willy-muse

For our debut episode, we've got clothing designer, musician, and big little brother W***y Muse entering the quiz zone. Topics discussed include:-famous Billy's-The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-sugar overloads-Craigslist clamps-Kool-Aid Days-Lance...

31/01/2021

Our podcast trailer is up now! The first episode will debut on Feb 11th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on any social media platforms that you wish. We’re excited to explore this new medium!

https://monaanddereksquizshow.buzzsprout.com/

Mona and Derek’s Quiz Show is a weekly podcast where we quiz each other and a special guest on an endless variety of topics. Follow along and see how much smarter than us you are. Nothing serious, mostly just curious. First episode debuts Feb 11th...

Mona and Derek's Quiz Show