Episodes

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This is another fun quiz from Ross and Ashley. If you don't know what a portmanteau is, well, your favorite podcast will help you figure it out. Whether you are enjoying brunch across from your motel or having a staycation while the smog rolls in, this episode will work wonders for you when you're feeling hangry for some edutainment.

Dec 9

This week, we invite Chris from the Pub Trivia Experience to try his hand at a little quiz about booze in honor of his awesome podcast, Boozy Bracketology. Will the guys be sober enough to tackle this tricky quiz produced by the Sensei? Grab your best hangover cure and join us for a little hair of the dog that bit us.

Dec 2

Grab a lobster and your favorite Stephen King novel because Cindy has given us a quiz honoring the best single syllable state in the Union, Maine! The gang will try to put on their thinking caps to answer these questions that are as rocky as the famous Maine coastline.

Nov 25

Leigh, famous for her history quizzes, brings a new one for the gang all about the Middle Ages. Since this is what Davo got his degree in, will he rise to the top or will poor Leigh be assaulted with a barrage of angry babies?

Nov 18

On this episode, one of our favorite quiz writers, Ross and Ashley, bring us a delectable trivia treat of mushrooms. Join our "fun guys" as they try to cypher their way through this shiitake. This episode also features the latest in AI Podcast Producing technology as Brain Ladle gets more state of the art than ever before.

Nov 11

This one is for all our grammar fans out there as listener Cindy gives us a quiz inspired by parts of speech. From verbs to prepositions, we've got it covered. We'll even throw in a couple of pronouns at no cost.

Nov 4

One of our favorite non-Brain Ladle trivia hosts, Carmela Smith ( Four Play, Trivia Warfare ), joins the gang with a quiz curated by the Sensei (featuring questions by Leigh, Ian, and Nabs) in honor of our guest. In this episode, we're talking about the number four and we're ready to play.

Oct 28

Our favorite Halloween host, Bettina, returns for the spooky season. This year, she's got a Halloween quiz with a literary bent. Will our gang be able to face their fears and tackle these horror questions?

Oct 21

On this episode, it's a battle of wits with special guests Bettina and Skillet Brew Trivia's Chris Brewer going toe to toe with Horror Gurus Davo and Arthur. This one's going to need a bigger boat.

Oct 14

This week, we take on a challenging mystery theme presented by Ross and Ashley, two of our delightful patrons! If you have a quiz for us, please send it to neil@brainladle.com. We absolutely love when we receive your quizzes!

Oct 7

We've got a treat for you this week. Recent inductee into the Trivia Hall of Fame Jay Borsom joins us to spread her trivia knowledge on our humble podcast. Neil welcomes our guest with his own jumping and jiving quiz based around the letter J.

Sep 30

On this episode, Nicole delivers her final quiz for the legendary Down Under Trivia Tournament (aka The Dutt). Who will take the prize in this scary quiz about a master of terror? Because in this quiz, sometimes dead is better.

Sep 23

We are into game 4 of Down Under Trivia Tournament, known as the DUTT (Oooow!). In this episode, we jump into our wayback machine and check out the funkiest era of them all. But the big question, is "will our gang be able to keep Nicole's trivia evilness at bay?"

Sep 16

Get your passport out for this week's installment of the Down Under Trivia Tournament. The gang will face another Nicole quiz, this time focussed on movies from around the world. Who will go the Full Monty and score 400 Blows and who will only score 8 1/2? (And if you got those references, then this is the quiz for you!)

Sep 9

Another week, another session of Brain Ladle doing the DUTT! Nicole delivers yet another labyrinthine quiz filled with fame, changes, heroes and a space oddity. Will the BLTP crew have the hunger to survive or will they all fall to Earth?

Sep 2

It's time to start a new tournament. And this one was written by our lovely Australian quiz writer, Nicole. In this episode, she brings the gang a devilish assault of Mythology trivia. Who will rise up to Valhalla and who will dwell in the Underworld?

Aug 26

Are you ready for the most fun you can have while quizzing? Sensei, aka Mr. Fun Himself, has a quiz for the gang all about the funnest thing there is...Fun!

Aug 19

A sweet transvestite, a killer clown, a devious pirate, a murder solving butler. We can only be talking about one man. In this episode, Bettina writes us a quiz inspired by the one of kind British song and dance man, Tim Curry. Come on up to the podcast lab and see what's on the trivia slab. You'll shiver with antici...

Aug 12

As Fan Appreciation Season winds down, we are proud to present the final game of the BLITT (cue guitar solo). In this episode, Nabs, Robb, and Chris will bang their heads against our Master of Puppets, Davo. And we will crown the winner of the First Annual-ish Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament.

Aug 5

Welcome back to the next installment of the BLITT (cue guitar). On this episode, Ross and Nancy will face off against Twy over music trivia set in the decade known for Grunge and the rise of the boy bands. Will they have the Right Stuff (oh, oh, oh, oh)?

Jul 29

Welcome back to Fan Appreciation Season and the latest edition of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament or BLITT (cue guitar solo). On this totally radical edition, Jon and Kevin will see if they have the Right Stuff to take on our Top Gun, Davo who is just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Jul 22

Join us for the funkiest quiz ever written by a guy living in Vermont. Doug and John go up against Mr. P-Funk himself, Kels in the third round of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament (BLITT - cue guitar). You may want to grab your platform shoes for this one.

Jul 15

Welcome to Round 2 of the BLITT (cue guitar solo). On this episode, John, Chris and Cheyenne will try their best to take on Kels with a theme that sits squarely in his wheelhouse. Join us to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.

Jul 8

Welcome to the first round of the Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament or BLITT (Guitar Riff). Today, Albert, Beth, and Tamara take on Producer Arthur in a battle of the theater geeks. Who will reign supreme in this showtunes showdown?

Jul 1

It's time for another mystery theme, written by Producer Arthur. The gang will face a fun challenge filled to the brim with surprises and laughs. If you like your themes mysterious, this is the episode for you!

Jun 24

As we wind down fan appreciation season as well as the month of June, Jennifer joins us with a special Pride Month based quiz featuring all the colors of the rainbow. (Except indigo because it knows what it did).

Jun 17

Fan appreciation season continues with quite possibly one of our wildest mystery theme shows with the legend herself, Bettina. And if you think this episode is crazy, keep your eye out on our Patreon feed for exclusive audio of all the stuff we couldn't fit into this show.

Jun 10

On this episode of Fan Appreciation season, Neil delivers a general knowledge quiz that pits the Ladlers against their greatest challenge, an eighth grader named Ava. Also, her father Nabs is here, too.

Jun 3

Do you like it when two or more words in a sentence start with the same letter? If so, this is the excellent episode for the faithful fans of our practically perfect podcast. The lovely Leigh joins us for this quirky quiz that will make our trusty trivia troupe laugh out loud.

May 27

This week, we continue the Fan Appreciation Seaon with a visit from Chris of Skilletbrew Trivia! Check them out at https://skilletbrewtrivia.podbean.com/ The Sensei has written today's quiz about one of his favorite subjects-geography!

May 20

Fan Appreciation Season rocks on! We have Tamara here to play a quiz written by the Sensei himself! Trust us, this episode is going to be epoch.

May 13

Fan Appreciation season is in full swing! This week, Patrick joins us as host, with a quiz to challenge the trivia might of the Sensei himself. Neil is playing, be prepared for a trivia masterclass!

May 6

This week, we begin our Fan Appreciation Season! Ross and Ashley have provided a quiz for our outstanding guest Albert and the usual suspects, with the notable exception of Davo. He was away, making plans and plotting...

Apr 29

The grand finale to the ToTT is here! This week, Ed the Buffet Slayer has provided an outstanding mystery theme to cap off the tourney!

Apr 22

The ToTT is rapidly reaching its conclusion! The penultimate quizof the tourney was provided by the amazing Leigh, and is all about the Jazz Age! We hope you enjoy.

Apr 15

We are rounding the final turn on the ToTT! This week, we have an excellent quiz from some dude named Arthur. It's about double meanings. We hope you enjoy!

Apr 8

ToTT marches on! This week, Ross and Ashley have provided a fantastic mystery theme. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Apr 1

The ToTT is trotting along nicely! This week, we get a rare follow-up to a quiz from the wonderful Leigh. It's even more HAIR!

Mar 25

The ToTT continues! This week, Patrick has given us a quiz all about Davo's favorite shape-triangles!

Mar 18

Who's ready to ToTT! We are, and thankfully Nicole was as well, because she's sent us a humdinger of a quiz, straight from Australia to you, by way of us! This quiz is quite challenging, so let's see how you Ladlers stack up to our efforts. I'm sure you'll do great!

Mar 11

The Brain Ladle Trivia Podcast marches on! This week, we introduce Producer Arthur to the mix as we embark on the ToTT! Any rule ever used on the show can appear, it's chaos!

Mar 4

This week, we are reminded of our failures. The Sensei, with valuable assistance from Bettina, have compiled the latest collection of questions we could not answer, a panoply of sweeps! After this episode, the show will never be the same!

Feb 25

It's our 350th episode! Let's celebrate with a fantastic mystery theme, sent to us by Don and Beth!

Feb 18

This week, a fantastic mystery theme, provided by Chris B, challenges the usual suspects with its twists and turns!

Feb 11

It's that time of year again, where we celebrate the contributions of African Americans throughout history to American culture! It's also the time of year when we see just how little Davo knows about this incredibly important topic. Leigh and Twy and put together an outstanding quiz this year, so give it a listen and see if you can do better than Davo, which is a rather low bar to meet!

Feb 4

This week, Nicole has given the Sensei and excellent quiz to challenge us with: T words! She was kind enough to spot us a letter in each answer. Was it enough fur us to shine? Tune in and find out!

Jan 28

This week, we tackle an excellent mystery theme provided by a wonderful friend of the show named Cindy! It's a challenging one for sure, but the usual gang is up to the task! We will be at Sporcle-Con! If you happen to be in Chicago in August, the 15th to the 17th, Davo and Kels would love to say hi!

Jan 21

This week, we go back to the Green Mountain State with a quiz all about Vermont! This quiz was sent in by Ian, friend of the show and proud representative of Verhampshire!

Jan 14

This week, we feast on delicious food trivia cooked up by that quiz super chef, Leigh! We hope you think it's as tasty as we do!

Jan 7

Happy New Year from the BLTP! We are back at it, fresh from an invigorating hiatus, to look back at the year that was!

Dec 31, 2024

2024 is coming to a close! While we here at the BLTP gird our loins for 2025's batch of amazingly challenging trivia, please enjoy this reupload of some of our most challenging questions, all presented in one humiliating package we call Sweep the Leg 4 Happy New Year, Ladlers! We love and appreciate every single one of you!

Dec 24, 2024

To round out the year, we here at the BLTP would like to offer you the gift of our humiliation. Please enjoy this, a reupload of our first episode of questions we got wrong the first time. Next week, we will present a reupload of our fourth such episode, proving that we sometimes don't learn things. Happy Holidays, you beautiful Ladlers!

Dec 23, 2024

On the seventh day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: 7 Davo bleepings, 6 Andy forgettings, 5 Karate choppings 4 Legs a'sweeping, 3 Twys grinning, 2 Kelvins winnings, and A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 22, 2024

On the sixth day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: 6 Andy forgettings, 5 Karate choppings 4 Legs a'sweeping, 3 Twys grinning, 2 Kelvins winnings, and A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 21, 2024

On the fifth day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: 5 Karate choppings 4 Legs a'sweeping, 3 Twys grinning, 2 Kelvins winnings, and A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 20, 2024

On the fourth day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: 4 Legs a'sweeping, 3 Twys grinning, 2 Kelvins winnings, and A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 19, 2024

On the third day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: 3 Twys grinning, 2 Kelvins winnings, and A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 18, 2024

On the second day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: 2 Kelvins winning, and A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 17, 2024

This holiday season, The BLTP is taking a well-earned break. We will return with fresh and hot trivia goodness Starting January 7th! But we won't leave you lovely Ladlers high and dry! Here at BLTPHQ, we celebrate the season with a bit of...Karatemas! On the first day of Kataremas, the Sensei gave to me: A humbling nugget of shame!

Dec 10, 2024

Join us for a fun, mind-twisting show, full of facts, odd info, and brainy bits! On this audio trip, your hosts dish out quirky trivia and laughs all around. A smart show for curious minds!

Dec 3, 2024

This week, Ashley and Ross, friends of the Sensei, have provided us with an outstanding quiz! The theme is losers, losing stuff, loss, all of those sorts of things wrapped up into a neat quiz sized package!

Nov 26, 2024

This week, we dive into the magical world of motion pictures with the help of an excellent quiz provided to us by Arthur! It's about more than Oscar winners and box office stats this week, so be prepared!

Nov 19, 2024

This week we are joined by the exceptional Arthur as we take a look at parting shots, through the lens of an outstanding quiz written by Elizabeth! What are parting shots? Last words, final appearances, that sort of thing.

Nov 12, 2024

This week, we get sneaky with a quiz coming to us all the way from Australia! Nicole's love of James Bond inspired the Sensei to expand her 007 quiz with questions all about espionage! Ian from Verhampshire fills in ably from Andy on this one.

Nov 5, 2024

This week, we have a double listener treat! Tamara is back and the quiz we have was provided to us by the excellent Leigh! The theme may be a mystery, but the awesomeness of all you Ladlers is not!

Oct 29, 2024

This week, Bettina (with an assist from Aiden and Aaron) take us on a spoooky tour of Halloween! Who will get tricked and who will get treats, and why does Twy get all the treats? Tune in and find out!

Oct 22, 2024

Are you ready for some football? Let's hope Bettina is, since she's joining us for this week's game! Patron of the show Arthur has provided a show about American football, which we are playing under our custom Australian Rules Football system. Confused? Well, what if I told you it was only a little bit about the NFL? Still confused? You'll have to listen to get it all worked out.

Oct 15, 2024

This week, we have a real treat: Brian has provided us with an outstanding mystery theme! If you happen to be in Connecticut, check out Bar Rated Trivia. Brian has honed his trivia skills writing for this fine company!

Oct 8, 2024

This week, we have a quiz paying tribute to Hispanic History Month! This quiz was a joint effort between Albert and Patrick, two of our wonderful patrons!

Oct 1, 2024

This week, the show takes a look at the Gilded Age! Leigh's quiz is sure to delight and impress!

Sep 24, 2024

Every now and again, one of us lets our mouth write checks we can't cash. This is one of those times. Davo must pat for his mockery of Australia as our favorite Aussie Nicole arms the Sensei with the perfect paddle to spank him with: a quiz all about musicals!

Sep 17, 2024

This week, the game takes on an added dimension! Leigh has graced us with a quiz that will slither its way into your ears and give you a bit of pause as you listen and try to top the usual gang.

Sep 10, 2024

This week, we are discombobulated by nonsense words! Eric's quiz is sure to dazzle and befuddle the smartest of the Ladlers out there. Imagine what it did to us!

Sep 3, 2024

This week, we welcome Tamara to the show as a special guest! The theme of this week's show is...you'll just have to figure it out!

Aug 27, 2024

This week, Bettina has sent in a sequel! We've all said it; what was that dude thinking? We have some memorable whoopises on this quiz!

Aug 20, 2024

The Brain Ladle Games concludes! Who will take home the gold medal and a very spiffy hat? Tune in and find out!

Aug 13, 2024

The tourney marches on! Test your mettle with a game all about metal and medals. Don't be a meddler, be a Ladler!

Aug 6, 2024

The pageantry of the Brain Ladle Games continues!

Jul 30, 2024

The patron-written tournament continues! This week, the theme is the Olympics themselves! Longtime listeners know that Andy is going to love it!

Jul 23, 2024

To celebrate the 2024 Olympics, our wonderful patron Leigh has submitted an entire tournament with themes related to the Paris spectacle. The first game of the tourney concerns France and all things French!

Jul 16, 2024

Gena graces us with her presence as an excellent player this week. The Sensei, with the help of an outstanding quiz sent in by Arthur, challenges us with parody. 24 questions about parody in all of its glory!

Jul 9, 2024

This week, we dive deep into the Potterverse, which is Davo's absolute favorite place! Camron, friend of show and longtime patron, has provided a quiz all about actors in the Harry Potter film franchise, with our patented Aussie rules thrown in to boot!

Jul 2, 2024

This week, we take you on a tour around this big beautiful world of ours, trivia-style! Our tour guide this week is the wonderful Leigh!

Jun 25, 2024

If ONLY we had a new episode this week...Wait, we do! This week the Sifu Barry sends us a quiz about unique things, aka ONLY!

Jun 18, 2024

This week, we tackle films, but not just any films, literary films! One would think this would involve the Dark Knight Trilogy or the MCU, but no! The disrespect toward comic books continues! Book, with no pictures or KACHOW! Still good films, but not, you know, GOOD films. I'm back from vacation!

Jun 11, 2024

Join us this week as we play a Raiders themed quiz provided by our friend Susie!

Jun 4, 2024

Once again Davo asked me to upload this episode so the description is not going to be witty. But we do appreciate our Patron Ian for providing this quiz to us!

May 28, 2024

It's our pi episode! What better way to celebrate than a slice of mystery!

May 21, 2024

As a change of pace from a grueling tournament, friend of the show Andy has submitted a delightful mystery theme, straight from the UK to all you wonderful Ladlers!

May 14, 2024

The winner of the coveted Raspberry Beret will be determined with his episode! Appropriately enough, Prince is the featured artist for this match, so the pressure is on for Twy to prove her love of the Purple One!

May 7, 2024

This week, the featured artist is Genesis, beloved by the Sensei! Real old school Genesis, like Peter Gabriel, late 70s prog rock Genesis. A challenging lyric category for sure. But fear not, the Sensei has a more diverse quiz in store.

Apr 30, 2024

The tourney continues at a blistering pace! This week, it's Davo's favorite band, the Police!

Apr 23, 2024

This week, Kels is on the hot seat from HotLANTA! It's all about Outkast as we battle to see who is the musicologist of the BLTP!

Apr 16, 2024

This week, we begin a new tournament! We here at the BLTP love music of all shapes and sizes, so what better way to show that love than rigorously testing every piece of tangentially-related trivia about our favorite artists? To start off the tourney, Andy is in the hot seat with the Beatles!

Apr 9, 2024

This week, one of our wonderful listeners, Eric, supplied us with an excellent quiz about the Volunteer state, Tennessee! It's the home of the blues, country music and, for a time, the Sensei!

Apr 2, 2024

This week's mystery is lovingly crafted by Doc, one of our patrons! It is a fun one, and the Sensei handles it just right! If you'd like to send in a quiz, email it to neil@brainladle.com!

Mar 26, 2024

We have another mystery in store for you lovely Ladlers!

Mar 19, 2024

This week, we journey into mystery yet again! Arthur has kindly supplied us with this theme, which is a bit more timely than others, so keep that in mind as you listen!

Mar 12, 2024

This week, we present a quiz given to us by Leigh, one of our wonderful Patrons! Its all about H.A.I.R. You'll just have to listen in to see what that initialism means. Or is it an acronym? Anyway, it's a good one, enjoy!

Mar 5, 2024

This week, Twy takes the center stage as she hopes to educate the usual suspects about the noteworthy accomplishments of women! Will she succeed? Tune in and find out!

Feb 27, 2024

This week, it's a mystery! Who can say what it's all about? Hopefully we can.

Feb 20, 2024

We did it! 300 episodes of this silly silly show! What better way to celebrate this success than highlighting our past failures? If you like sweeps, this is the show for you!

Feb 13, 2024

This week, we play another edition of Andy's favorite rule set, Jeopardy!

Feb 6, 2024

This week, Twy has crafted another quiz about Black History! From the fascinating to the profound, this year's quiz promises to be challenging and hilarious!

Jan 30, 2024

Who says the BLTP isn't sophisticated? This week, we tackle the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship!

Jan 23, 2024

This week, the wonderful Nicole has provided a quiz about the land down under! Davo wrote one a long time ago, but since Nicole lives there, I'm betting hers is a bit more comprehensive.

Jan 16, 2024

This week, Bettina has prepared a quiz that can only be described as a fiendish attempt to test the trivia instincts of the usual gang to their very limits!

Jan 9, 2024

This week, friend of the show Steph has provided us with a theme so good, it had to be savored as a mystery! Why spoil what it's all about now, when you could play along with the gang?

Jan 2, 2024

This week, we take a look back at the year that was, 2023!

Dec 26, 2023

This week, the theme is a mystery. It's a good one, with some challenge and cleverness built in to each and every question. Finely crafted for your enjoyment.

Dec 19, 2023

This week, we celebrate Christmas the only way we know how-Excellent trivia and terrible jokes! Andy is passing out the gifts this year, and we hope they bring some Christmas cheer! No matter what you celebrate this time of year, we wish all of you a festive and safe holiday season!

Dec 12, 2023

This week, friend of the show Eric has provided the Sensei with a challenging quiz, and an even more challenging mystery theme! Pay along, and let us know if you solve it before we do!

Dec 5, 2023

This week's mystery theme is provided to us by one of our wonderful patrons, Suzi! If you ever think to yourself, "self, I can write up one of those," send it to us at neil@brainladle.com . We love any and all contributions for you guys!

Nov 28, 2023

This week, we celebrate the addition of the littlest Ladler Felix with a quiz all about babies!

Nov 21, 2023

This quiz comes all the way from Australia, courtesy of Nicole! This week, we ask the simple question: do you Ladlers like movies? Of course you do. How about those weird, off kilter, guilty pleasure flicks? It's all about cult classics!

Nov 14, 2023

This week, we present a quiz all about races. Automobile, boat, plane, train, and the one to start it all, foot! All will be covered in the unique BLTP style you all know and love!

Nov 7, 2023

The tournament wraps up this week with a delicious quiz about chocolate!

Oct 31, 2023

The tournament marches on, and in honor of Halloween, the wonderful Bettina has conjured a quiz straight from the grave! The theme is Ghostbusters, but not the movie. Each category relates the the Ray Parker Jr classic. So get ready for a spooky time with your favorite boys and ghouls!

Oct 24, 2023

The tourney continues with a quiz about punctuation! The salt you sprinkle into every sentence, changing a "Yes?" to a "YES!!" The tiny lines and dots that convey so much meaning and provide much-needed clarity. How much do you know about these little guys? More importantly, how much do we know? Tune in and find out!

Oct 17, 2023

The Hai stakes Hai Karate Tournament marches on! This week, we take a look at everyone's favorite topic-dinosaurs! I can't think of a single person that didn't, at some point in their childhood, love dinosaurs. Granted, I don't know that many people, but the point stands. If you know someone who needs a refresher on why dinosaurs are cool, have them tune in!

Oct 10, 2023

Is Davo going to have an advantage in this episode of the tournament with a D and D theme? Roll for initiative to find out...

Oct 3, 2023

The tournament is well underway! This week, we take a look at crime, in all of it's various forms. It would be crime to miss it!

Sep 26, 2023

This week, we begin an exciting new tournament! The prize-a bottle of the finest cologne ever made, straight from 1964! The theme-the best mystery theme this show has ever had. Are you excited? Do you smell terrific? Good! Listen and enjoy!!!

Sep 19, 2023

Ahoy Ladlers! This week, the wonderful Bettina sets sail with an outstanding nautical quiz! So shiver those timbers and hoist the mainsail as we set off across the open seas of trivia delight!

Sep 12, 2023

This week, we have a theme that will astound and amaze. We realize that it can be a bit harder to listen and follow along with the clues if you are driving, walking the dog, what have you. We recommend you stop that commute and take careful notes!

Sep 5, 2023

This week, we take a look at those wonderful bundles of joy, children! We here at BLPT are fans of the little spuds, so we thought we'd do our best to show it with a delightful quiz that will bring out the child in all of you Ladlers!

Aug 29, 2023

This week, we take a look at the Bard, the greatest writer of all time, Shakespeare! Well, we try. This quiz at least remotely resembles an in depth look at Shakespeare's work. Ok, that's not right either, just give it a listen and see how much Shakespeare we can manage!

Aug 22, 2023

This week, we will take you there by any means necessary! It's all about transportation! Planes, trains and automobiles! So much more, vroom vroom!

Aug 15, 2023

This week, friend of the show Patrick hosts the show! The Sensei is left with his favorite job-handing out the shame nuggets left and right. The theme this week is a genuine mystery, so listen carefully to notice when Davo's hope for bonus points are dashed!

Aug 8, 2023

This week, one of you wonderful Ladlers has decided to test our mettle with a fiendish mystery theme! This one's a doozy, so take your time, give it careful consideration and see if you can guess the theme before we do!

Aug 1, 2023

This week, we look at, well, the week! The Sensei test our knowledge of the days of the week. Trust me, it's tougher than it seems!

Jul 25, 2023

This week, friend of the show and excellent musician Roo takes us to the school of rock! All of the classics are on display. Who will rocket to the top of the charts and who will be a one hit wonder? Tune in and find out!

Jul 18, 2023

This week, the Sensei takes us on a return trip to all things quotable! Every single question on the quiz is a quote of some kind, so dig deep in your memory and try to remember who said what when!

Jul 11, 2023

This week, Twy presents an outstanding quiz about literature. The finest literature. The most culturally important literature of the 21st century. COMIC BOOKS!

Jul 4, 2023

This week, the usual gang has been replaced! Emily, Stephanie and Jenifer take on the Sensei, who has a quiz all about women ready to go. Special thanks to Bettina for submitting the questions for Sensei's approval.

Jun 27, 2023

This week, as we seek to beat the heat, we take all of you lovely Ladlers on a vacation! Friend of the show Jacob join us on this guided tour of all things vacation related.

Jun 20, 2023

This week, we are pleased to present an outstanding quiz all about print media! Bettina is our guest host, and friend of the show Albert has graciously agreed to appear as a capable stand-in for Andy! Bonus points for the first Ladler to give us the correct number of chair squeaks that we couldn't remove from the show!

Jun 13, 2023

This week, it's the return of an old favorite-the mystery theme! With the Brain Masters Tournament clearly in the rear view mirror, it's the perfect time for a devious mystery theme that's sure to challenge one and all!

Jun 6, 2023

This week, we continue our look at the language with some of the Sensei's favorite words. Noun, verb, adjective, all words are fair game for the Sensei, and he's chosen the ones that inspire him the most.

Jun 1, 2023

We are back on track with the return of Stephanie to the show! She joins us as we explore the best kind of words: F words! Thank you all for your patience with this week's upload. It's been a challenging week, but we should be back on track.

May 30, 2023

Due to some technical issues and the long weekend, the latest episode has been delayed. In it place, we present a fan favorite-Sweep the Leg, volume 1. The latest episode will be in your feeds ASAP. We apologize for the delay.

May 23, 2023

This is it, the final game of the tournament with everything to play for! The Sensei has cooked up a doozy of a quiz for this critical game. This week, we take a look at robots!

May 16, 2023

This week, the tournament marches on with an outstanding Patreon-supplied mystery theme! Kwyjibo authored this fiendish quiz, which is sure to challenge one and all!

May 9, 2023

This week, the tourney continues with a look at teachers! Teachers shape the minds of many, but how did they do with Andy, Kels and Davo? Tune in to find out!

May 2, 2023

This week, we continue the tournament with a Patron-submitted quiz all about crosswords! Well it's more meta than that, but close enough.

Apr 25, 2023

The tourney continues with a listener-submitted mystery theme!

Apr 18, 2023

It's Game 3 of the Brain Masters Tournament! This week, the Sensei presents a quiz, expertly written by Bettina, all about those moments one can't help but wonder...What Were They Thinking?!

Apr 11, 2023

The tournament continues! This week, the Sensei tests our knowledge of food, something we can all agree is...pretty important. Will Andy's in depth knowledge of gravy give him the edge? Will Kels' good eating habits and healthy lifestyle deprive him of victory? Does Davo need a snack? Tune in and find out!

Apr 4, 2023

This week, we present the fourth annual Brain Masters tourney! The coveted Members Only jacket is up for grabs, and Kels has an iron grip on the title as 3 time champ. But Andy and Davo are up for a fight! The first game and this years tourney is all about comedy, so who will get the last laugh? Tune in and find out!

Mar 28, 2023

This week, the long-awaited return of Stephanie! Mysteries abound as the Sensei whips up another quiz with a theme that is sure to challenge the keenest trivia minds!

Mar 21, 2023

This week, Bettina returns for another take on sports! If you're a football fan, and more importantly if you're not, this is the episode for you!

Mar 14, 2023

This week, we celebrate a milestone-250 shows! The Sensei has provided a quiz of all things 250 related. We want to thank all of you for listening and look forward to 250 more!

Mar 7, 2023

This week, friend of the show Ian has meticulously compiled some of our most egregious errors in trivia knowledge and waves them in our faces. An entire quiz of questions we didn't get right the first time! Do we learn from our mistakes? Tune in and find out!

Feb 28, 2023

This week, we close out February with a look at Black History!

Feb 21, 2023

Here at the BLTP, we love animals. So this week, the Sensei has a quiz all about bears! So get ready to hibernate with us as we test our ursine acumen!

Feb 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day! This week, we have a quiz about psychology, with a special appearance by none other than Allison! Enjoy!

Feb 7, 2023

This week, the wonderful Emily have provided an outstanding quiz for the Sensei, one that is a mystery! You love it, we love it, give it a listen!

Jan 31, 2023

This week, we take on a subject that Kels is all too familiar with: geography! Will Andy and Davo stand any chance against Mr. Lister, the Sporcle King? Tune in and find out!

Jan 24, 2023

This week, the sifu Barry present his own special take on a fan favorite: The fabulous mystery theme!

Jan 17, 2023

This week, the Sensei offers up a quiz about big business! As podcast moguls, the gang should have no problems whatsoever with this one, right?

Jan 10, 2023

Happy New Year! We are 10 days into 2023, so it seems appropriate to look back, with a quiz all about 2022! what notable people, events and occurrences have we completely forgotten about? Tune in and find out!

Jan 3, 2023

This week, we ring in the new year with a quiz devoted to Africa! The Sensei will likely delight in just how flummoxed Andy and Davo will be, while Kels will bring the brains and charm.

Dec 27, 2022

This week, the one of our patrons, Ian, challenges the guys with a quiz about awards. Tune in to find out who will be awarded the non-existent first place trophy!

Dec 20, 2022

We here at Brain Ladle wish all of you Ladlers a happy and healthy holiday season! To celebrate, the Sensei gives the gift of trivia with a quiz dedicated to this most festive time. Who will get a stocking full of victory? Tune in and find out!

Dec 13, 2022

This week, the Sensei challenges the usual suspects with a quiz about eponyms. What's an eponym, you ask? Tune in to find out the answer to that question, as well as if Davo, Kels and Andy figure it out before it's too late!

Dec 6, 2022

This week, friend of the show Ian (no, not that one, the new one) has a perfect quiz with a theme so mysterious, so shocking, you won't believe your ears!

Nov 29, 2022

This week, the Sensei adds an added layer of complexity to the quiz, by asking And, Kels and Davo about languages that are not English. The struggle is real as the most monolingual trivia show imaginable, with the obvious exception of Kels, tackles a global quiz with a twist.

Nov 22, 2022

This week, friend of the show Roo provides us a with a tribute to the late, great Ray Guy. We hope you enjoy this quiz, it's our tribute, in our own Brain Ladle way.

Nov 15, 2022

Do you like trivia, but have a block when it comes to sports? We're here to help! Bettina returns with a quiz designed just for you!

Nov 8, 2022

This week, Ian stops by and builds a sturdy foundation of trivia questions for us all about houses? who knew they were more than just comfy places to hang your hat? Ian did, and maybe we will, too!

Nov 1, 2022

If there is one phone number anyone from a certain generation knows by heart, it's 867-5309! This week, the Sensei takes a long hard look at that special number, with the usual gang along for the ride!

Oct 25, 2022

It's that spooky time of year again, and Bettina is back to help us celebrate Halloween! She has provided a set of questions with just the right amount of thrills, chills and pumpkin spice!

Oct 18, 2022

This week, Bettina graces us with not only her presence, but the most challenging type of quiz possible: the awe inspiring Mystery Theme! So play along and see if you can get it before we do. Honestly, the odds are in your favor.

Oct 11, 2022

This week, we present another edition of Sweep the Leg, the show where the Sensei reminds all of you just how much the usual gang doesn't know. To sum up this week's show in one word...triangle.

Oct 4, 2022

In honor of our 227th show, Twy and the Sensei have teamed up to present a quiz about the truest television artform: situation comedies! And when we think sitcoms, we think the 1980's, the greatest sitcom decade ever!

Sep 27, 2022

This week, Kels takes the mic as he quizzes the usual gamg all about hip hop! What happens when a punk fan, a metalhead and an audiophile take on hip hop trivia? HIlarity and a whole lot of learning!

Sep 20, 2022

This week, the Sensei takes us on a musical tour of film and television with a look at theme songs! From Star Wars to Star Trek to Star Search, the Sensei leaves no stone unturned in his quest to challenge the usual gang.

Sep 13, 2022

This week, we are taken on a trivia tour of Sin City by the wonderful Bettina! Which Ladler is going all in on Las Vegas, and which Ladler will bust? Tune in and find out!

Sep 6, 2022

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Twy! We present to you lovely Ladlers a show all about Labor Day and jobs in general. We present this the day after Labor Day because, well, it's a holiday and we took the day off, so any mention of the fact that Labor Day is coming up is purely circumstantial.

Aug 30, 2022

This week, friend of the show Ian provides us with a quiz that is but a snapshot of...photography! Is it high art, selfies, both, neither? Tune in and find out!

Aug 23, 2022

This week, we are honored to have Aaron, host of the C.W.A.P Cast and former student of Andy, as our guest. It's one part comedy, one part US history, 100% trivia goodness.

Aug 16, 2022

While Davo takes a week off to lick his wounds after a brutal tournament finish, the Sifu Barry takes over with a set of questions about Jims, Bobs, and Billys and all derivations thereof. Will the Sensei reassert dominance, or will Kels or Andy come out on top? Tune in and find out!

Aug 9, 2022

It all comes down to this! Kels vs Andy, with Davo along for the ride, to determine the Brain Storm champ!

Aug 2, 2022

This is it, the penultimate game in the Brain Storm Tournament! The mystery themes get tougher, the points matter more, and Davo is...well...having a great time!

Jul 26, 2022

We are approaching the home stretch in the quest for the coveted trophy! It's a two man race between Andy and Kels, but can Davo play the crafty spoiler? First, listen to the first five games to get all caught up, then listen to this one. It's how podcasts work!

Jul 19, 2022

The Brain Storm Tournament marches on! With Davo fading into non-contention, the role of spoiler takes the forefront. But who is going to be spoiled, Kels or Andy? Tune in and find out!

Jul 12, 2022

The Brain Storm Tournament continues! Kels is off to a great start, with Andy slightly behind and Davo doing his best? The theme is a mystery, and the outome of this tense match will be as well, unless you listen in and find out!

Jul 5, 2022

The Brain Storm tournament continues! While the theme is a mystery, Kels' dominance is not. Will Andy and Davo manage to stem the tide? Tune in and find out!

Jun 28, 2022

The Brain Storm Tournament marches on! This week, the mysteries abound as the theme is unknown, but the trivia flies fast and free!

Jun 21, 2022

The thunder is back! The latest edition of the Brainstorm tournament has an added twist-every single game is a mystery theme! More points, more lightning bolts to the face!

Jun 14, 2022

This week, friend of the show Bettina provides and excellent quiz all about the circus! Our ringmaster the Sensei will do his best to keep the clowns in line, but as you Ladlers know, that is a delicate tightrope to walk!

Jun 7, 2022

This week, the Sensei puts the usual gang in the wayback machine for an episode all about cats! did he do a better job than Davo did, oh so long ago? Of course he did!

May 31, 2022

This week, a very special guest host takes the usual gang on a tour of the musical landscape throughout the decades! Only the best songs need apply!

May 24, 2022

This week, we welcome Kevin to the show as a Patreon guest! Kels and Andy test our visitor's mettle with a Sensei specialty-the patented Brain Ladle mystery theme! Can you guess the theme before they do? Tune in and find out!

May 17, 2022

The Sensei is out this week, so the usual gang invited their buddy Major over for some baseball trivia! That's right, it's an all-sports affair!

May 10, 2022

This week, the Sifu steps in to sub for Davo as Barry, Andy and Kels tackle the quality quiz questions composed by the Sensei. Will there be quiet quarreling? Queue up and give a listen!

May 3, 2022

This week, we revisit Andy's favorite format: Jeopardy! The answer is every show. The question: When does Andy forget the rules?

Apr 26, 2022

This week, we take a return trip to the Moon! The Sensei brings out his best moon questions for the usual gang to answer, or not.

Apr 19, 2022

This week, we take a look at the elements not found on the periodic table-weather! All of that stuff that happens outside in the scary scary out of doors!

Apr 12, 2022

Periodically, we do an episode worth its weight in gold. So get the lead out and give this week's show a listen! It's all about the elements, and it's metal! And gas, and fluid and all sorts.

Apr 5, 2022

The next 200 begins! This week, the Sensei hits the pop culture highlights throughout the decades! Will Andy know anything that happened after 1969? Will Kels know everything? Will Davo do his best? Likely yes, but listen and find out just to be sure.

Apr 1, 2022

We have a treat this year, an encore from Ryan Budds at Trivia with Budds! SD Words in 11 minutes or less or your money back! Well, not really, this is free, but you get my drift!

Mar 29, 2022

It's our 200th episode!! This week, the more things change, the more they stay the same!

Mar 22, 2022

The Tournament marches on, This week we'll find it, the Rainbow questions, the Sensei, the jacket and me! And Andy and Allison too!

Mar 15, 2022

The Brain Masters Tournament resumes! This week, mysteries abound, as Kels continues his march to immortality.

Mar 8, 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Brain Masters Tournament takes a brief hiatus this week. In its stead, we present an episode from the distant past, featuring questions from Allison! She presents an excellent quiz all about women, so let's celebrate International Women's Day and laugh along the way!

Mar 1, 2022

It's Game 4 of the Brain Masters Tournament! This week, the Sensei's challenge involves something we all count on...Numbers! So many numbers, so little time.

Feb 22, 2022

The Brain Masters Tournament marches on! This week, we take another look at African American history in our own inimitable style, all while ratcheting up the tension with a critical tournament game. Who will rise to the top, and will Kels relinquish his death grip on the coveted jacket? Tune in and find out!!

Feb 15, 2022

It's Game 2 of the Brain Masters Tournament! This week, we double down on fun, with a mystery theme! Mystery theme...during a tournament...it's just too much!

Feb 8, 2022

It's that time again...The Brain Masters Tournament begins! Game 1 of the tourney features a quiz all about love, just in time for Valentine's Day. Will Kels release his death grip on the coveted jacket? Who has the chops to take the title, the glory, and the Member's Only? Tune in and find out?

Feb 1, 2022

This week, the Sensei takes us on a tour of the body and all of its wonders. Will the usual gang make him proud, or will he ruefully sigh and wish he had better friends? Tune in and find out!

Jan 25, 2022

This week, the Sensei teaches us an object lesson in pain with the return of sweeps week! You remember all of those questions the usual gang completely missed on? do you think they learn from their past mistakes? Have you listened to this show before? If so, you should know the answer to that, and revel in their hopeless confusion!

Jan 18, 2022

This week, we are up, up and away, flying the friendly skies with a show all about aviation! Friend of the show Ian has provided an excellent quiz all about the wonders of flight! Which Ladler will soar to new heights? Tune in and find out!

Jan 11, 2022

It's that time once again, where your intrepid Sensei takes a long hard look at the past year and decides what trivia nuggets warrant a place on the Year in review! which ladler can recall what happened just few months ago? Tune in and find out!

Jan 4, 2022

This week, the Sifu returns to stage a battle pitting fan favorite Kels against the rest of the Brain Ladle crew! Will he fare better than Andy did? Tune in and find out!

Dec 28, 2021

Since Christmas was this past Saturday, we wanted to give Kels a break from editing and take some time for ourselves. Therefore, we present an episode pulled from our Patreon feed-Allison asks all manner of Disney questions!

Dec 21, 2021

This week, we debut a new, expert level quiz! The 4 biggest Harry Potter fan in the Ladler universe have gathered to take on the Sensei's most difficult challenge to date! Allison, Emily, Twy and Dan compete to see who is the true superfan of superfans!

Dec 14, 2021

This week, enjoy a refreshing, crystal clear sip of trivia all about H2O! The Sensei will quench your thirst for trivia about the elixir of life. Will the usual suspect stay afloat, or be swept away by a tsunami of shame? Tune in and find out!

Dec 7, 2021

This week, the Sensei takes us all over the world! Each and every continent on Earth will be carefully examined, in the inimitable Brain Ladle style!

Nov 30, 2021

This week, we take a look around and around at all things circle-related! The Sensei is sure to have a few surprises around the corner...

Nov 23, 2021

This week, we offer up some delicious leftovers from our Patreon! If you've ever wondered how the Sensei does what he does, this is the show for you. We look at the method behind the mad genius!

Nov 16, 2021

This week, the gang does their best to make it through an episode with the legendary MC Davo, as Andy and Kels go head to head in a fiendishly random contest! The Sensei eschews the theme for the flavor!

Nov 9, 2021

Break out those thesauri, Ladlers! This week, the Sensei has crafted a quiz chock-full of those big words we use to impress people at parties...if it's not 10 letters, it isn't good enough!

Nov 2, 2021

This week, we welcome Barry the Sifu! He has returned with a devious challenge for Andy-a 3 on 1 showdown for music supremacy! Not just any music, classic music! Stuff like the Beatles, Stones, and other Social Security recipients. If you dig the oldies, you'll dig this show! If you don't, Davo is right there with ya.

Oct 26, 2021

This week, the Sensei brings the wisdom of the ages in quote form! The challenge for the usual suspects: who said what, where and why! Simple, right? Have you met the Sensei??

Oct 19, 2021

Whomever said crime doesn't pay clearly needs to listen to this week's episode! Neil has the skinny on all things illegal this week, so who knows the most about being the worst? Tune in and find out!

Oct 12, 2021

We are back with more mysterious trivia! The Sensei is really on a roll, and we are along for the ride!

Oct 5, 2021

This week, we take a look at everyone's favorite words, those with 4 letters! Now, these are not words of the naughty variety, but all four letter words we can manage. Four little letters, a hour of entertainment, what a deal!

Sep 28, 2021

This week, we present another mystery theme! This has proven to be a popular addition to the Brain Ladle repertoire of engaging trivia excellence, so be on your toes and try to beat the usual suspects to the punch!

Sep 21, 2021

You asked for it, you got it, back by popular demand, it's a mystery theme! Tune in and find out what the show's about and who catches on the quickest!

Sep 14, 2021

This week, we take a look at the written word, with a quiz all about literature! Sometimes books have pictures, and those are Davo's favorite. Unfortunately, the quiz is about pictureless books, so he will have to do his best

Sep 7, 2021

It's the finals of the States tournament! It all comes down to...Andy versus Kels for 2nd place. Guest hosting this final episode is the Danison, Dan and Allison, without whom this tourney would not be possible!

Aug 31, 2021

The States Tournament continues! This week, we look at 3 states at the same time, in a rare burst of efficiency!

Aug 24, 2021

The States Tournament continues! This week, we tackle New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Can Davo continue his unlikely winning streak? Tune in and find out! BTW, listen to the very end.

Aug 17, 2021

The States Tournament continues! This week, we tackle two wonderful Mid-Atlantic states, Maryland and Delaware. Can Davo continue his unlikely winning streak? Tune in and find out! BTW, listen to the very end.

Aug 10, 2021

The States Tournament marches on! This week, we ship up to Boston for a visit to Massachusetts and all of its wonder. Will Davo keep the streak alive? Will Andy make a terrible joke? Will Kels be embarrassed to be seen in our company? Tune in and find out!

Aug 3, 2021

The States Tournament marches on! This week, we up the difficulty with a game that tests the usual suspects on 2 states at once! Are they up to the challenge? Tune in and find out!

Jul 27, 2021

The States Tournament continues! This week, Dan and Allison provide the Sensei with all manner of questions about the Old Dominion, Virginia!

Jul 20, 2021

This week, we welcome Dan and Allison as they host the inaugural episode of the States tournament, our first Patreon-written tourney! The tourney will cover the states that were the original 13 colonies, so we kick things off with North Carolina!

Jul 13, 2021

This week, the Sifu takes us back to the me decade, the radical 1980s! Take a trip down memory lane, when Kels was a mere babe and Andy was only 60 years old!

Jul 6, 2021

This week, Barry introduces us to Ted, in all shapes and sizes. It's not just a bear any more!

Jun 29, 2021

This week, the Sifu seeks to enlighten us with a look at world religions. The usual suspects are joined this week by the utterly delightful Twy! Listen in and see if you find your trivia zen!

Jun 22, 2021

This week, Barry and the usual gang takes a long hard look at all thing Richard. I know what you're thinking, there may be some off color humor, and you would be correct. Bear that in mind, and enjoy the show!

Jun 15, 2021

This week, we have a Texas sized debut! The Substitute Sensei Barry revisits our very firs show, with an updated quiz on Texas! How much can the usual suspects remember? Would it help? Tune in and find out!!

Jun 8, 2021

This week, Allison brings the trivia knowledge with a quiz celebrating Pride month! It's a cornucopia of education for the usual suspects, who may be a titch out of their depth on this one. It's a fun one, we promise!

Jun 1, 2021

This is it! The final of the Fight for the Furby has arrived. It's a 3 way tussle for the coveted prize, with Allison in the role of spoiler! Who will come out on top? Tune in for the exciting conclusion!

May 25, 2021

It's the penultimate episode in the Fight for the Furby! THis week, we look at firsts, in order to determine who is first in the tournament standings. Firstception!!!

May 18, 2021

With Allison feeling under the weather, we take a brief break from the tournament to take a trip back to the Great White North, Canada!

May 11, 2021

The Fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil takes a tangential look at sports, his absolute favorite pastime! In the game before the game that will decide the Furby, who will be victorious and who will be bringing up the rear? Tune in and find out!

May 4, 2021

The Fight for the Furby marches on! This week, it's all Steve all the time! All you wanted to know about Steve but were afraid to ask! It's Steve-a-palooza!

Apr 27, 2021

The fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil takes us to the best aisle of the toy department as we talk about dolls (or action figures if you prefer)! Which Ladler will have what it takes to get their hands on the prize? Tune in and find out!

Apr 20, 2021

The Fight for the Furby Tournament tightens up as our rogues gallery is faced with questions about Royalty. Also starring in this episode Lyric Bot 5000 and the “Barry Easy Mode.” Don’t forget about the credit cookies that this week includes strange detours into the connection between pickles and heart problems and crossing the line into too much garlic bread.

Apr 13, 2021

The Fight for the Furby marches on! This week, we look at the rest of Europe with a set of questions courtesy of our main man, Barry! Who has what it takes to match wits with a Barry easy-mode? Tune in and find out!

Apr 6, 2021

It's tournament time once again! The 2nd annual Fight for the Furby begins with a look into all things monstrous! Allison is back and better than ever! Who will take an early lead? Tune in and find out!

Apr 1, 2021

We hope you enjoy this special treat for April 1st!

Mar 30, 2021

This week, we present an Patreon exclusive episode for the Ladlers to enjoy! Kels is at the helm, asking the questions for which the usual gang hopefully has the answers. If you enjoy this show, consider becoming a Patron!

Mar 23, 2021

Halls of Fame? Hall of Fames? Whichever it is, friend of the show Kristi will set the usual gang straight. Who belongs in the trivia Hall of Fame and who gets the Hall of Shame? Tune in and find out!

Mar 16, 2021

We have a special treat for the holidays! Friend of the show Allie brings a fascinating quiz on the Emerald Isle, Ireland! How well will the usual gang fare, or will the curse of American geographic knowledge rear its ugly head? Tune in and find out!!

Mar 9, 2021

This week, Friend of the Show Daniel gives the usual suspects a check-up, taking the vitals and making sure our midical knowledge is at recommended levels. Which Ladler has the best grasp on medicine? Can it be someone else besides Kels? Tune in and find out!

Mar 2, 2021

Special Gamemaster Daniel joins us to quiz the guys on Dungeons & Dragons. Will Davo's misspent youth (and adulthood) give him the edge over Andy and Kels?

Feb 23, 2021

This week, we take a responsible, socially-distanced trip to Scandinavia, with a look at Norway! From Oslo to black metal and everything in between, this episode has you covered!

Feb 16, 2021

Game 7 of the Brain Masters tournament is here! But when Davo asks Neil to upload the episode, we don't have a super clever description of the show. This one is about bones.

Feb 9, 2021

The Brain Masters tournament heats up with a quiz all about temperature! Can anything be done to cool Kels off, or will Andy and Davo get frozen out of their chance at the coveted Members Only jacket? Tune in and find out!

Feb 2, 2021

Neil raises the stakes on this week's tournament episode with a show about gambling! Friend of the show John has thoughtfully provided the Sensei with the quiz that will judge which one of the usual suspects has what it takes!

Jan 26, 2021

The Brain Masters Tournament continues! This week, Neil takes the usual suspects to trivia confession, with a look at the seven deadly sins! Don't be slothful, listen in and see who is full of wrath (It's likely Davo) and who has just a bit too much pride (probably Andy)

Jan 19, 2021

Hark! What podcast from yonder headphones sound? It is the Brain Masters Tournament, and Kels is the sun... This week we tackle the Bard, Shakespeare!

Jan 12, 2021

It's Game 2 of the Brain Masters tournament! This week, Neil takes a long hard look at 2020 with a retrospective quiz. We promise this is the only time we will bring it up.

Jan 5, 2021

New Year, new tournament! The Brain Masters returns with a second annual race for the Members Only jacket! Kels is the reigning and defending champ, but Davo and Andy are gunning for the prize. As an extra treat, the quiz is being handled by friend of the show Stephanie!

Dec 29, 2020

This week, Neil tries to sell us on the wonderful world of advertising! Which Ladler has the juice to win a car and who's getting the steak knives? Tune in and find out!

Dec 22, 2020

It's that time of year as the Brain Ladle crew celebrate the season! Christmas comes but once a year, and we have the questions and answers and all things in between. Happy Holidays from all of us at the BLHQ!

Dec 15, 2020

This week, friend of the show Jon brings us a fresh take on an old topic: Money! It can't buy happiness, but it sure helps! The Brain Drain Tournament is behind us, but the show rolls on!

Dec 8, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! What better way to establish the best of the best than to ask questions from previous shows that we all got wrong? Exactly, there is no better way! Listen in as the Sensei gives us the business and the disappointment is palpable!

Dec 1, 2020

We continue our Brain Drain tournament with a tribute to the great Alex Trebek, the voice of trivia and inspiration for this show and many others. Listen in and see how well the usual gang handles the rigors of Jeopardy style questions.

Nov 24, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament marches on with a look back at 1920! It had to be better 100 years ago, right? Listen in and find out!

Nov 17, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament continues with a look at looking. This week is all about eyes, so all of you Ladlers can see what's what and who's who in the tournament standings. Give it a listen with your ears, maybe a sniff with your nose if you roll that way...

Nov 10, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! Kels is in front, but this week Gena has provided a quiz you will want to sit down and savor-from cooking to knitting and everything in between, it's hobbies!

Nov 3, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! A surprise development has thrown the tournament for a loop! Will the Ladlers recover? Tune in andfind out!!

Oct 27, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament marches on! We hope you aren't sick of it yet, as Macy continues her run of dominance. You have a fever, and the only prescription is...trivia about diseases!

Oct 20, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament continues! This week, Barry provides the Sensei with questions all about Numbers. Kels is in the lead, but don't count Macy out just yet. Andy and Davo are the remainders. Listen in to see who can add to the their totals and divide and conquer!

Oct 13, 2020

The Brain Drain Tournament is heating up! This week, the Sensei seeks to spark some ideas about everyone's favorite source of warmth-Fire. Can the boys slow down the trivia inferno known as Macy, or will their hopes crash and burn? Tune in and find out!

Oct 6, 2020

The Brain Drain Tourney marches on! we have a banger of an episode this week, with a quiz all about guns! Who's got the best shot of winning, and who's firing blanks? Tune in and find out!

Sep 29, 2020

China is here, Mr. Burton, and it brings with it a new tournament! The Brain Drain tournament debuts this week, along with a special surprise! Tune in to find out more!

Sep 22, 2020

This week, friend of the show Gena tests our knowledge of the world with an excellent quiz for Neil! Allison, Andy, Davo, and Kels roam around their mind palaces, pack up the essentials and head out on the trivia road!

Sep 15, 2020

This week, Barry has forged ahead and crafted a quiz all about metal and medals, a fitting follow-up to Macy's efforts! He has mined deeply and thoroughly to challenge Davo, Kels and Andy. Do you have the steel to match wits with the usual gang? Tune in and find out!!!

Sep 8, 2020

This week, Macy brings the heat with an all new quiz about the Olympics! Andy, Davo, and Kels face down the youthful challenge presented by Macy, who is subbing in for Allison. Tune in and find out who takes home the gold!

Sep 1, 2020

This week, Allison takes the reins for a show with questions geared toward the ladies Ladlers out there! How will the usual gang fair? Tune in and find out!

Aug 25, 2020

Dan from the Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast is here! This week is all about...wouldn't you like to know! It's another Neil mystery theme! Can you guess it before the usual gang does? Tune in and test your mettle against the Sensei!

Aug 18, 2020

It's the tiebreaker game of the Brainstorm Tournament! It all comes down to this, Davo vs Andy for all the marbles! Friend of the show Macy has put together a quiz all about the great white way, Broadway!

Aug 11, 2020

It's game 8 of the Brainstorm Tournament! This week, we tackle, or try to tackle, large things! Having covered small things, Neil moves to the other side of the coin, as the usual suspects do their best to handle the sheer scope of the large...things. It's a good show, give it a listen.

Aug 4, 2020

It's Game 7 of the Brain Storm Tourney! This week Neil, with some input from his better half, has devised a fiendish quiz all about masks! Masks of all shapes, sizes and uses will be discussed, with the winner of the coveted title of Storm Lord (or Lady) on the line!

Jul 28, 2020

It's Game 6 of the Brainstorm Tourney! This week, Super Ladler Barry has supplied the questions to challenge the usual gang. We tackle some Eurofacts and Eurofigures for Euro-enjoyment!

Jul 21, 2020

It's Game 5 of the Brainstorm Tournament! This week, Neil focuses his attention on...the Civil War! It's every history major for themselves as the usual gang attempt to score those vital tournament points.

Jul 14, 2020

It's Game 4 of the Brainstorm Tournament! Neil revisits a topic from the early days of the show, with a fresh catch of new fish questions. The stakes are high as Kels looks to out-swim the usual gang in his quest for 3 of the 4 majors. How will he do? Tune in and find out!

Jul 7, 2020

It's Game 3 of the Brainstorm Tournament! This week, Neil takes us on a tour of the islands, and I mean ALL the islands! Will Kels extend his lead, or can Andy, Davo and Allison slow the juggernaut? Tune in and find out!

Jun 30, 2020

It's Game 2 of the Brainstorm Tourney! Special guest host Barry peppers the usual gang with trivia nuggets deep fried in delicious Americana! Neil is behind the controls, passing judgement on Allison, Andy, Davo and Kels as they make their way through this extra large helping of trivia goodness!

Jun 23, 2020

It's tournament time! the Brainstorm tourney kicks off this week with a mysterious topic, one you will learn about as you listen. Can Davo finally win a tournament? Tune in and find out!

Jun 16, 2020

This week, the Guru of Trivia grills the gang on all things G! Give it a gander, and perhaps a giggle or two!

Jun 9, 2020

This week, Brain Ladle takes a look at African American history, in our own hopefully fun and entertaining style. Allison provides the insights into the subject, and Davo, Kels and Andy do their level best. We hope we can bring a minuscule bit of laughter during these difficult times.

Jun 2, 2020

This week, Neil takes us on a trivia tour of the boot that makes Europe kick, Italy. Moxie from Your Brain on Facts joins us as well, to test her mettle against the usual gang. Who's marinara will cling to the pasta Neil is dishing up? Tune in and find out!

May 26, 2020

This week, we are presenting a special episode for all you Ladlers: You will get a taste of what to expect from bonus content on our Patreon. If you like what you hear, become a patron at any level!

May 19, 2020

Runner-up. Silver Medalist. First Loser. These are the things that remind us of Number 2. There is no other reference that brings Number 2 to mind, especially one from childhood. Join Davo, Kels and Andy as they take on Neil's fiendish questions all about the number 2.

May 12, 2020

We hold these questions to be self-evident, that all Ladlers are amazing and will give a listen to this weeks show! Andy takes the reins as Allison, Davo, Kels and friend of the show Barry find out just how much they know about the Constitution of the United States.

May 5, 2020

During this time of social distancing and quarantine, many Ladlers like to curl up with a good book. This week's episode does that one better-a full episode of literature minutiae! why read a whole book when the usual gang can briefly talk about a lot of books? It's like Cliffsnotes with jokes!

Apr 28, 2020

This week, we take a big step back in time for a look at the music from the Me decade, the 1980's! Friend of the show Cheyenne joins Andy and Davo as Neil and Kels take a tag team approach to the questioning. Can anyone hope to dethrone Brain Ladle's resident music man Andy? Tune in and find out!

Apr 21, 2020

It's another tag team battle as Andy and Allison take on Davo and Kels to see who has the geography chops! Will the teachers defeat the upstart faction of library employees? Tune in and find out!

Apr 14, 2020

Friend of the show Barry has deployed this week's questions! Neil is a master sergeant, putting the usual gang through their paces as we discuss all things related to warfare! Who will come out on top in this trivia tussle? Tune in and find out!

Apr 7, 2020

It's our 100th episode! The Braid Ladle gang take a look at 100, in our own unique way, with Neil dishing out the trivia on the century mark! We can't thank you enough for listening and helping us get to this milestone. Enjoy this episode and hopefully 100 more.

Mar 31, 2020

This week, we take a glance at the sartorial side of life. We all wear 'em, it's clothes! Neil opens up the closet and finds the toughest question he can to challenge the usual gang. Tune in and find out just how much, or how little, we know about fashion.

Mar 24, 2020

It is Game 7 of the Man of Steal Tournament! Kels is in pole position but Davo and Andy will not quit! This week Neil presents us with a second quiz about women. Can the boys do any better than last time? Tune in and find out!!

Mar 17, 2020

It's Game 6 of the the Man of Steal Tournament! Kels has a lead, but Davo and Andy are giving it all they have to catch the front-runner! This week, we look at the human body, and since we all have one of those, there is no advantage for anyone in this contest! Or will there be? Tune in and find out!

Mar 10, 2020

It's Game 5 of the Man of Steal tournament! We've looked at cats and dogs and fish and such, but this week with look at all creatures great and small! Neil goes far afield with questions for Davo, Kels and Andy, to see who is the king of beasts!

Mar 3, 2020

The Man of Steal tournament has reached the midway point! Davo, Andy and Kels are all tied up and topic for this week is a doozy-Movies! Will Kels flex his usual cinematic muscle? Will Andy sneak his way to a victory on the strength of his musical knowledge? Can Davo stand a chance? Tune in and find out!

Feb 25, 2020

It's week 3 of the Man of Steal tournament! This week Neil quizzes the usual game about, well, stuff Neil likes. It's a deep, deep dive into the mind of the Sensei, Trivia Master, and co-founder of the show! Who knows the man best? Tune in and find out!

Feb 18, 2020

The Man of Steal Tournament continues! Andy has the early lead, but Davo and Kels are hot on his heels. They enjoy a special advantage as we look at the 2000s, the Aughts, the dawn of the 21st Century, seeing as how they are not grandparents. Will youth win over experience? Listen in and find out!

Feb 11, 2020

The 3rd tournament of the Brain Ladle Grand Slam is underway! Davo, Andy and Kels vie to be the Man of Steal, using a special twist to snatch an answer from their fellow Ladler. Neil, basking in the glow of his recent vacay, was inspired to quiz the Ladlers about the beautiful Caribbean! Who will take an early lead in the Man of Steal Tournament? Tune in and find out!!

Feb 4, 2020

This week, guest hosts Allison and Major bring us a quiz that hearkens back to the bygone days before streaming services, YouTube and cable...it's network TV! Andy, Davo and Kels do their best to remember what it was like when TV came over the air and channels were in double-digits. It's a fun blast from the past!

Jan 28, 2020

While Neil is away, the gang will play...SPORTSBALL! Allison and Major join us for a lighthearted game, tossing the ol' pigskin, puck, whatever around. Sit back and enjoy a quiz Neil would be the absolute worst at, and feel that momentary sense that maybe, just maybe, Neil has a weakness in his trivia game. Who are we kidding, he'd do great!!

Jan 21, 2020

This week, we look at those creepy crawlies most would shy away from, arachnids! Neil tests the memories of the usual gang as he takes them back in time to a recording session filled with trails and trevails, to see if they can dredge up facts and figures about spiders and their ilk. Tune in and find out if they can!

Jan 14, 2020

This week, Neil takes us to Switzerland, with questions about more than chocolate and fondue! Who will come out on top and stride the Alps clad in victory? Tune in and find out!

Jan 7, 2020

Join us for our annual trivia year in review! Special guest Barry joins Davo and Kels for a special 2019 stew!

Dec 31, 2019

This week, Neil comes out of hibernation hungry for trivia competition. Davo presents a grizzly quiz all about bears! Andy and Kels hope to prevent a mauling by the Quiz Master himself. Who will prevail? Tune in and find out!

Dec 24, 2019

Happy Holidays from Brain Ladle! Keeper of the Furby Andy is spreading the yuletide cheer this week! Listen in as the usual gang celebrate the holiday season with trivia, laughs and love for all of our favorite Ladlers!

Dec 17, 2019

The Fight for the Furby concludes! It all comes down to this, as Andy, Kels and Davo take on an extra special quiz, one from a Ladle Brainer! Barry has sent in the quiz for Neil, testing our knowledge of the great state of Minnesota! Who will win the coveted Furby? Tune in and find out!

Dec 10, 2019

The Fight for the Furby has reached its penultimate contest! It's anybody's Furby as Neil casts a trivia spell on the Ladlers with a quiz all about magic. Who will pull a Furby from a hat, and who will be sawn in half? Tune in and find out...Abracadabra!!!

Dec 3, 2019

This week, the Fight for the Furby continues with a look at Thanksgiving! Yes, we know we are a bit late, but the leftovers are even better than the initial dinner. So, take off that tinfoil and reheat that gravy, as the usual gang battle it out for crucial points in the home stretch. It's Game 8 of the Fight for the Furby!

Nov 26, 2019

The Fight for the Furby continues! To prepare all you Ladlers for Black Friday, Neil has cooked up a batch of questions all about shopping! Who will find the best deal, and reign supreme this week? Tune in and find out!

Nov 19, 2019

This week it's all about food! The Fight for the Furby continues, with Davo in the lead and Kels and Andy nipping at his heels. Can they take a bite of his lead, or will Davo chew up the competition? Tune in and find out!

Nov 12, 2019

The Fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil challenges the usual suspects with a topic that was sent in by a loyal Ladler-Earth, Wind and Fire! Can Davo make up for his love of 80s new wave long enough to handle this quiz, or will Andy and Kels be shining stars? Tune in and find out!

Nov 5, 2019

The Fight for the Furby continues! This week, Neil tests our knowledge of World War II. Will the axis of Andy and Kels bring down Davo? Listen in and find out!

Oct 29, 2019

The Fight for the Furby rolls on with another looks at one of the United States, the great state of Washington! Neil brings the knowledge, while the usual gang seeks to take a bite out of the Apple State! So, put on your favorite flannel shirt, crank the Pearl Jam to 11 and enjoy!

Oct 22, 2019

It's Week 2 of the Fight for the Furby! It's all up for grabs at this point, with Andy, Kels and Davo all in the running. This week, we take a shine to the illuminating topic of light! Which Ladler with glow with pride at a well-earned victory? Whose enthusiasm will be dimmed? Don't hide your trivia skills under a bushel basket, listen in and enjoy!

Oct 15, 2019

This week, the Fight for the Furby commences! Kels looks to win his second tournament, while Andy and Davo hope to make their mark. Our diamond episode is a special Ladler request, so fill your bowls, dig out the toy and enjoy!

Oct 8, 2019

We have another special episode blooming this week as Chris quizzes the gang about trees! It's a veritable forest of special events, with a patron special and tag team action all in one. You won't be-leave what we have in store, as we branch out...That's the last one, we promise. It's Tree Week!

Oct 1, 2019

This week, it's a special patron request episode! Davo is the poor substitute for Neil as we go a bit retro. Andy is off this week, as he is a bit spooked by our topic-horror movies! Can Neil and Kels pick up the slack? Tune in and find out!

Sep 24, 2019

This week, Quizmaster Neil presents bite-sized trivia nuggets, with questions about all things small! The usual gang is on deck, with special guest Joel! It's the first of out patron epsiodes, tune in to see if Joel has what it takes. It's go small or go home!

Sep 17, 2019

This week, we bring you a fresh take on an old episode. We are revisiting Allison's first appearance on the show, in all of it's grungy glory. It's Smells Like Teen Spirit!

Sep 10, 2019

This week, Neil tests the usual game with a batch of trivia about all things Native American! Does the American History teacher, Andy, have an advantage? Likely, but Kels will no go down without a fight and Davo tries super hard! Give it a listen, and hear for yourself!

Sep 3, 2019

This week, the usual suspects take on the idiot box with an all new quiz about television! Will Neil find the trivia nuggets to stump Andy, Kels and Davo? Will a misspent youth glued to the set help Andy? Can Kels continue his dominance? Is Davo still on the show? Tune in and find out!

Aug 27, 2019

This week, our benevolent quizmaster Neil (with help from El Jefe and Anthony) has crafted a selection of trivia goodness custom tailored to the strengths of the usual gang. Which Ladler has the inside track on the trivia tastes of the other 2? Tune in and find out!

Aug 20, 2019

The Brain Masters tournament comes to an end this week. The sumptuous Members Only jacket can only go to one Ladler, and this week we...get second place rounded out. It's acronyms and initialism this week, so brush up on your LOLs and PDQs!

Aug 13, 2019

This week, the Brain Masters tournament continues with a topic near and dear to Davo's heart-Babies! In honor of the Littlest Ladler, Neil has prepared a set of questions to test the usual gang's knowledge of all things baby! Will the recent arrival of Simon give Davo an unfair advantage? Or will his sleep deprived state help pave the way for Kels to win it all? Can Andy pull off an upset? Tune in and find out!

Aug 6, 2019

This week, the Brain Masters tournament is put on hold as we present a special prerecorded episode. Kels, Andy and Neil square off against Emily and her vast knowledge of all things mythological. Which Ladler can go the distance, and reach their own personal Mount Olympus? Tune in and find out!

Jul 30, 2019

This week, the Brain Masters tourney continues with a look back at 1952! Neil delves deep into that bygone year, devising questions that will challenge and entertain with retro goodness! Can Kels maintain is lead? Will the hard-charging Andy take control? Is Davo still on the show? Listen in and find out!

Jul 23, 2019

It's a hot one out there, so why not stay inside, grab a cold beverage and listen to Game 7 of the Brain Masters tournament. Davo is still alive by the slimmest of margins, Kels is standing strong and Andy is not far behind the leader. What happens next...tune in and find out!

Jul 16, 2019

This week, the Brain Masters tournament enters the home stretch! Neil has whipped up a fresh assortment of trivia, plucked from categories hither and yon, to challenge the usual suspects. Who will win the day?Listen in and find out!!!

Jul 9, 2019

There are 3 inevitable things in life: taxes, Kels winning a tournament, and the topic for this week's show, death! Join us for a macabre round of trivia as the Brain Masters tournament continues!

Jul 2, 2019

This week, we put the Brain Masters on hold and take a look at 1902. Andy puts his history chops on full display as he challenges the usual gang to cast their minds back to the seemingly ancient past. Can Kels handle the immense time gap? Will Neil double everyone else's score? Is Davo still on the show? Tune in and find out!

Jun 25, 2019

The tournament continues! Neil takes us to school this week as we take on universities! Join Kels, Davo and Andy as they matriculate through Neil's curriculum. Who will be head of the class? Listen in and find out!

Jun 18, 2019

It's game 3 of the tournament! Kels is once again on the road to victory in the early stages, which means Neil has some questions for him about roads, victory or otherwise. Oh, Andy and Davo are their, too, just to make it interesting!

Jun 11, 2019

The latest tournament continues as we firmly recommend you listen to this episode twice and call us in the morning! Davo and Andy try to catch Kels as we discuss all things drug related. Listen in moderation as Neil passes the questions to the left.

Jun 4, 2019

This week, we tackle the wonderful world of fruit! With Neil firmly in control of the pebble, we move to greener pastures and a fresh tournament. Can Davo or Andy usurp Kel's place as top dog? Or will they be the bad apples that spoil the bunch? Listen in and find out!

May 28, 2019

It all comes down to this! Kels vs Neil for the pebble! Andy and Davo have devised some fiendishly difficult martial arts trivia to determine who is the Sensei and who is the learner.

May 21, 2019

We here at the BLOC have explored the moon, the oceans and space itself, so it's only natural that the Kumate of Minutiae Mastery continue on Terra Firma. Sensei Neil puts the gang between a rock and hard place, with Kels a stone's throw from glory. Can Davo and Andy block his path? Tune in and find out!

May 14, 2019

Cook up those kale chips and break out the avocado toast, it's millennial trivia this week! Corey takes the Brain Ladle gang on a journey through the recent past, one which three of of them are much too old to appreciate (We're looking at you, Kels, to lead the way). We are also breaking out the tag team rules, so have a listen and be ready for the hot tag!

May 7, 2019

Tune in this week as we take a rapid fire run through 60 years of music! Andy and Davo continue their desperate push to keep Kels from challenging Sensei Neil for the coveted pebble in his hand. Will this episode hit all the right notes? Or will it come out flat? Listen in and find out!

Apr 30, 2019

This week we hit the gas on the next 50 with a look at all things automotive. Kels has the inside track on his black belt, but Andy and Davo are throwing caution to the wind in pursuit of the elusive brown belt. Tune in this week and find out who takes the checkered flag!

Apr 23, 2019

This week in the dojo, we celebrate our 50th show with a blast from the past! The Kumate continues,with Sensei Neil challenging the hard charging Kels, with Andy and Davo hoping to delay his ascendancy. Thank you all for 50, and tune in so we can do 50 more!

Apr 16, 2019

With the relocation of the BLOC complete, Sensei Neil returns with a simple task: Show me what you know about the Show Me State! Can Kels, Andy and Davo show what they know in the dojo? Tune in and find out

Apr 9, 2019

Spring has sprung here at the BLOC! Davo, Kels and Andy take their trivia training to the streets in an unsanctioned battle with guest hosts Major and Allison. While Sensei Neil is away, the students will play...trivia games. Tune in for the all of the chaos and tube socks!

Apr 2, 2019

This week, we tackle the funny papers! Or at least that's what they were called when newspapers were a thing that people read regularly. These staples of the breakfast routine, along with the crossword, helped shape the Sunday mornings of the Brain Ladle crew. But, Sensei Neil has taken this beloved tradition and turned it into a diabolical test for Davo, Kels and Andy. Tune in for a nostalgia-filled show!

Mar 26, 2019

This week, Sensei Neil ebbs and flows with challenging trivia about what makes the blue planet blue, oceans! Can Davo, Kels and Andy keep their heads above water, or will their hopes be swept away? Put on your floaties, pass the tanning butter and listen in!

Mar 19, 2019

With all of the technical issues this slightly behind schedule episode had, it's no wonder Sensei Neil challenged Davo, Kels and Andy to plumb the depths of their knowledge about books. Has the modern age killed the written word? Will they be able to remember all the classics from English 101? Will Andy score a point? Find out in this better late than never episode!

Mar 12, 2019

Mar 5, 2019

Cette semaine, Sensei Neil emmène Andy, Kels et Davo dans une tournée éclair de la France! Quel Ladler aura ce qu'il faut pour atteindre le sommet du Mont-Blanc et réclamer sa prochaine ceinture? Rejoignez-nous et découvrez le! This week, Sensei Neil takes Andy, Kels and Davo on a whirlwind tour of France! Which Ladler will have what it takes to reach the top of Mont Blanc and claim their next belt? Tune in and find out!

Feb 26, 2019

Sensei Neil presents a lyrical and rhythmical episode of the Brain Ladle trivia podcast, with music as the subject. Is he lulling Andy into a trap? Can Kels and Davo sing and dance their way to a win? Put a spring in your step and a song in your heart this week as the tournament continues

Feb 19, 2019

You've been told it's hard to do, but the Ladlers make it look easy as Kels, Davo and Andy take another turn in the dojo! Sensei Neil brings the heartache, can the guys take the pain? Get the chocolate ice cream, put on some pajamas, and tune in!

Feb 12, 2019

It's that time of year again, as the Brain Ladle crew tackle that elemental force that makes the world go round, love! This extra special episode sees the return of Allison, but instead of testing the Ladlers with questions, she enters the dojo as a contestant. Does she have what it takes? Tune in for this super-sized edition!

Feb 5, 2019

Sensei Neil takes us back in time this week, as we explore a pivotal year in history, 1969! Davo and Kels step into the dojo, and a new challenger appears! Tune in and find out all about the newest member of the Brain Ladle team, Andy!

Jan 29, 2019

This week the trivia dojo welcomes Nathan, as Sensei Neil enlightens us on all things female...Well, most things female...Um, this week is all about women! Join Davo, Kels and the aforementioned Nathan as we celebrate women through a funny and highly challenging deluge of trivia!

Jan 22, 2019

When the moon hits your brain like a runaway train, that's a podcast!!! Billy from the Trivia Rogues Podcast enters the dojo as Sensei Neil continues to train up Davo and Kels. Who will come out on top and earn the coveted bacon belt? Listen in and find out!

Jan 15, 2019

New year, new show! The Ladlers are shaking things up for 2019, but Neil takes us on a nuggety tour of 2018. Davo and Kels are drowning in nostalgia this week, who will float to the surface? Find out in a freshly made, organic, cage-free episode!

Jan 8, 2019

Episode 35-Toys In our first episode of 2019, we take a look at the best part of the holiday season…TOYS! Jeff passes out the fun as the usual gang of Ladlers test their knowledge of blocks, dolls and games. Who is most in touch with their childhood? Tune in and find out!

Dec 18, 2018

Enjoy a tall glass of wassail with the gang as Neil regales us with Christmas cheer, in the form of Christmas trivia! Davo and Kels do their best to unwrap the gifts of knowledge Neil passes out. But will they get what the asked for, or trivia nuggets of coal? Find out as you sip your wassail, warm and toasty before the yule log. BTW, this recipe is quite tasty Sugar-roasted apples float in a pool of spiced apple cider and brandy for this traditional wassail recipe. Egg yolks and whites, beaten to a fine foam, provide a delicate creaminess to this traditional English Christmas-time drink. Ingredients 6 small apples 1 cup whole, unrefined cane sugar ½ cup brandy 2 quarts hard apple cider 1 teaspoon powdered ginger 2 cinnamon sticks 10 whole cloves 6 allspice berries 6 large eggs, separated freshly grated nutmeg, to serve Instructions Heat the oven to 350 F. Take a sharp paring knife or a melon baller, scoop out a whole at the top of the apples at the stem end without fully penetrating the fruit. Continue scooping the core out of the apple until you reach the seeds, and remove them. Then fill each apple with unrefined cane sugar, reserving any leftover sugar. Place the filled apples in a baking dish, and bake them for 45 minutes at 350 F. While the apples bake, pour the brandy and hard apple cider into a pot set on the stove over medium-low heat. Whisk in the powdered ginger and any remaining sugar. Drop in the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice berries. When the apples have finished baking pull them out of then oven and allow them to rest. Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, and beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl until thick and creamy. Fold the egg whites into the egg yolks, until uniformly combined, but taking care so that the egg whites maintain their loft. Temper the eggs by pouring a half-cup up hot wassail into the eggs and whisking to combine, and then whisk the eggs into the wassail. Strain the wassail through a fine-mesh strainer into a punch bowl or soup tureen to keep it warm. Drop the baked apples into the bowl, and serve warm with a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg.

Dec 11, 2018

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Dec 4, 2018

Kels lets us in on what it takes to be the boss, the man, the head honcho, the alpha dog. It’s all about bosses this week. Neil and Davo are put to the test, hoping fto earn that promotion to trivia capo. Who has the chops, and who is stuck with other duties as assigned? Bring 3 references, show up 5 minutes early and find out!

Nov 27, 2018

This week we have a very special guest-Billy from the outstanding Trivia Rogues podcast! The Twitter challenge has been met and Billy tries his best to stump us with questions about video games. Can Davo and Kels topple the juggernaut that is Neil, or will it be game over? Listen in and find out!

Nov 20, 2018

Andy returns to stuff the gang full of trivia dressing, in honor of that most gluttonous of holidays, Thanksgiving! Will they gobble up the trivia nuggets, or will they lay rejected like that weird jello salad with coconut and marshmallows that your aunt makes every single year, and no one likes it, but she thinks it’s the best and a tradition and… It seems I’ve gone a bit overboard, so, well, enjoy the show!

Nov 13, 2018

Davo takes us on another trip around the world, all the way to Australia! In honor of our friendly neighbors in the Southern Hemisphere, Neil and Kels are grilled like prawns on the barbie about the people, places, things and ideas that make the Land Down Under wonderful! It’s a (hopefully) entertaining introduction that will keep you guessing, so don’t be a drongo, listen and enjoy!

Nov 6, 2018

The Brain Ladle gang tackle a special batch of questions from friend of the show Allison! We search for trivia nuggets in heart shaped boxes and we hope you come as you are to our latest episode!

Oct 30, 2018

This week the Ladlers are put to the test with a spoooooky Halloween episode, with terrifyingly difficult questions posed by Emily! Will Davo find his trivia mojo, or will a deal with the devil be in order? Can Kels keep his hot streak going? Will Neil survive the episode intact? Listen in, with the lights on of course...

Oct 23, 2018

Anthony brings the creepy this week as Davo, Neil, and Kels tackle the darker side of life: killers! From mass murder to serial murder and all killings in between, which Ladler will slay the competition without mercy? Find out, at your own risk…

Oct 16, 2018

Part 5 of the tilt takes us into some rather dark waters as the Brain Ladle acolytes prove their worth to Jeff, our mentor through this journey of discovery. Who will be found worthy? Who will be found wanting? You will be wanting as many trivia nuggets as you can get, this one's gonna be good!

Oct 9, 2018

The full spectrum on trivia goodness is on display this week, just in time for Part 4 of the tilt! Will Davo be blue as he continues his losing streak? Or will Kels have Neil seeing red with another victory, thus denying him the Lead Ladler title? Orange you glad you listen? Tune in and find out!

Oct 2, 2018

It's Part 3 of the Brain Ladle Trivia Tilt! Andy is our resident ornithologist this week as he takes us under his wing for all things bird related. Neil and Kels are neck and neck, with Davo looking to play spoiler. Tune in to feather your nest with delightful trivia nougat, straight from the source!

Sep 25, 2018

Ahoy, fellow Ladlers! Anthony takes us aboard the SS Trivia for a voyage down the mighty minutiae for all things nautical. It's part 2 of the Brain Ladle Trivia Tilt! Will Neil take a commanding lead? Can Kels tie up the tilt? Is Davo overjoyed about more fish? Find out in this exciting episode!

Sep 18, 2018

We waited until we were of proper drinking age to tackle the tipple! Join the usual suspects and our special guest Jeff as it's BYOT (bring your own trivia) and he has no shortage of intoxicating inquiries. Find out which Ladler will win out in part 1 of the Brian Ladle Trivia Tilt!

Sep 11, 2018

It's a supercalifragilistic trivia challenge this week as we tackle the man and his mouse, Disney! Davo brings some esoteric questions for Kels and the returning Andy to tackle. So it’s B-R-A, I-N-L, A-D-L-E YAY! Anyway, enjoy the show!

Sep 4, 2018

It’s all work and no play this week as Neil interviews Davo and Kels, trivia style. In honor of Labor Day, we take on work, jobs and all things related to the daily grind. Enjoy!

Aug 28, 2018

This week we scale the highest heights and dive to the deepest depths to find out all we can about our friends under the sea, fish! Davo takes Neil and Kels to school concerning many underwater delights. Join us for this week’s show and find out why Neil competed under protest and if Kels can cross the fin-ish line first!

Aug 21, 2018

This week the gang is joined by fellow trivia guru Nate as we tackle names. Neil and Davo dive deep into the subject, as Kels dazzles with pointed questions about the nature of names, how far puns can take you, and if impressions are still funny (spoiler: yes they are!). Join us for this cleverly titled episode!

Aug 14, 2018

Neither wind nor rain nor flaky wi-fi can keep us from our appointed trivia. It’s all about the weather this week for our first virtual hangout! Join the usual crew as Neil brings a blizzard of meteorological minutiae to bear on Davo and Kels. Who will be snowed under? Tune in and find out!

Aug 7, 2018

In a complete departure from our normal fare, Davo tackles the the crunchy topic of...TACOS!! Join Neil, Kels and Andy as they test their knowledge of all things taco, from tortilla to fillings and everything in between. It’s a cilantro flavored pico de trivia!

Jul 31, 2018

Hail to the chief this week! Andy brings the executive level minutia to the founding fathers of Brain Ladle. Who will collect enough electoral points to win this Super Tuesday? Can this metaphor be stretched any further? Tune in and find out!

Jul 24, 2018

It's triskadekatrivia this week as Neil tests the knowledge of Davo, Kels and Andy on a returning guest performance! Superstition abounds in this episode, but have no fear, it's only the minutia talking…

Jul 17, 2018

It’s our first sequel episode! If you’re not a cat person, you are sure to love this week’s dish of trivia, as we turn our attention to DOGS! Who will be the leader of the pack, and who will be the runt of the litter? Find out as Davo, Neil and Kels dig for the tastiest trivia bones

Jul 10, 2018

This week we focus on our friendly neighbor to the north, with another special guest! Emily joins Neil and Davo for a crash course in all all things Canuck. So settle in with a maple glazed and enjoy, eh?

Jul 3, 2018

When grammar and trivia collide...you get this week’s episode! Andy’s back for another round with the usual suspects as Kels finds the connections between each trivia nugget. Will their deduction of the function lead to point reduction? Tune in for more trivia seduction.

Jun 26, 2018

The gang’s all here...with a special guest! Neil is our Lennon, Andy is our McCartney this week as Beatles trivia abounds. Or does it? Find out as Davo and Kels fight it out to determine who is George, and who is Ringo. We are Brain Ladle, coo coo kachoo!

Jun 19, 2018

Come on down and test your knowledge of all things game show! Neil is your host for this challenging display of weekday morning trivia that you won't have to call in sick to enjoy. Always remember to guess $1 and listen as Davo and Kels try to find out what the survey says...and who those people are, I mean, seriously who answers questions like that?!

Jun 12, 2018

It’s sweets for the sweet as the guys unwrap a delightful morsel of trivia goodness this week. Davo brings the candy questions, each nugget full of nougat, for Kels and Neil to enjoy. Who has the sweetest trivia tooth? Tune in and find out!

Jun 5, 2018

The Brain Ladle gang answers the call this week as the Bat Signal shines on the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. Our own Dynamic Duo, Neil and Kels, face off again the Clown Prince of triviality, Davo, in a no holds barred episode sure to thrill and chill the trivia minded!

May 29, 2018

This week the Brain Ladle gang hits you where you live, or at least some of you live...you get the idea, it’s cities and states! Davo, Neil, and Kels explore the nooks and crannies of hither and yon to bring you a cosmopolitan serving of delicious trivia!

May 22, 2018

This week we take on the internet’s reason for being, CATS! Davo, Neil and Kels take a taste of a suspiciously fishy serving of trivia, as all things feline are explored. Can something be both minutia and common knowledge? It’s Schrodinger’s favorite topic, this week on the Brain Ladle Trivia Podcast!

May 15, 2018

All that glitters...is not always gold, as the Brain Ladle gang discovers in this week’s episode. While the questions are all about that most precious metal, it is the answers that are worth their weight in...well, you know. It’s a fun, metaphor-shattering serving you won’t want to miss!

May 8, 2018

The Brain Ladle gang are back for another helping of trivia goodness, no extra charge! This week it’s all about the money as we search the couch cushions for every last trivia cent!

May 1, 2018

The debut episode of the Brain Ladle Trivia podcast has a certain smoky flavor...even the minutia is bigger in Texas! Davo, Neil and Kels dig into a savory bowl of Lone Star State facts, hoping to find the tastiest trivia nugget!