First pod of the year! 2024 quiz season is blasting off with this one where we're quizzin each other about 2023 POP CULTURE and JANE AUSTEN. Why not? Can't think of a single solitary reason. In the words of Nike, "just do it."Autor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

It's beginning to look a lot like Quizmas. We're having a jolly good time dashing through the show as we regale the tales of our life's recent hi-jinks, and then we rip a couple quizzes regarding the topics of CHRISTMAS and ROLLING STONE ROCK TRIVIA. It's the most wonderful pod of the ear(buds). Toss a snowball at that play button and let us sing q…

Ho boy, we've got a case of the late night, not much sleep giggles, it's a silly billy hootenanny in here. Mona is slinging a RANDOM GRAB BAG batch of trivia, and Derek is coming atcha with a quiz about NICKELODEON on it's connection to popular musicians in it's golden years. Drop your lunchbox and grab your fun socks, its time for the episode to b…

Well tickle me timbers, it's that time once again! We've got some high quality tales of wacky encounters, such as getting accosted at Costco and bizarre scenes at the gym (Smiling treadmill guys! The horrors of the men's locker room!). Then we are diving into some quizzes about THANKSGIVING and FAMOUS SNEAKER SPONSORSHIPS. Somehow the band Filter c…

What can we say? We've been busy and it's late at night, but we got one recorded at the buzzer, baby! We are reading each other some trivia from our Rolling Stone rock trivia daily calendar that Derek's parents gave him for Xmas last year. Some good questions and maybe a couple duds, but we are having fun with em all, you know how we do it (or if y…

How we doin folks? Glad to hear it. Uncork this episode if you dare learn more about HUMAN SKELETONS and the snack food PIRATE'S BOOTY. And if you'd like to hear our toddler sing a rendition of the sound our remote makes when you push the button to locate it. Pop in those earbuds or blast it for the whole family, office workplace, or construction s…

It's a nighttime episode, quiz show after dark... and after our brains are used up for the day perhaps, but nevertheless we shall quiz. We've got some lyrical correction business to attend to, we take a trip to MONA'S SMUT CORNER, and then we get to quizzin' about SCARY MOVIES and CELEB GOSSIP. Ya don't want to miss this one, and if ya do want to m…

Danger! High voltage laughs ahead! We recorded in the morning with our napless toddler in the room, and it's a no holds barred quiz-o-rama. We're talking vasectomy tales, anniversary dinner interrupted by a child injury, and then we'll let the quiz times roll with one about BRAND NAMES and another about THE MTV VMAs. Get in quizhead, we're taking o…

Where am I? What year is it? Who's the president? We are dusting the cobwebs off our faces and we are BACK baby! The kids are back in school and we're here to lament summer's end with a quiz about SUMMER SONGS and another one about SUNFLOWERS. We're recounting what we've been up to lately and seeing if we still know how to operate these mics and br…

We're rolling out, looking for America's greatest questions, options, and answers on Mona and Derek's Quiz Show! This is a hot and goofy one, folks. We started recording and got interrupted by a sick child, so we finished the episode two days later. Derek will bless/curse you with his Paul McCartney impression, then we've got a SMOKIN' HOT update o…

Well tickle me ivories, I bet ya didn't know if we'd come through with an episode this week, but knock knock who's there its the Quiz Show! We're coming clean about a chocolate puddle in the fridge, and then Mona's got a rip roaring music game featuring G-word bands from the 90s (Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, and Gin Blossoms). And Derek is bringing ou…

Yikesy bikesy, this winter is draggin' on, but we've got some hot quizzes and zingers to battle the ol' brisk wind boohoos. We'll catch you up on all the hot goings-on since we last broadcasted, and we've got a quiz about noteworthy Jans and one about the hottest Hollywood gossip. Pop in a bluetooth earbud and slide those hands into this warm mitte…

We're having a silly old time as winter sets in with a bang here in Iowa, and we are bringing the quiz to ya through it all. We're talking Burger Kings around the world, we're talking baby animal facts, we're talking a whole lotta things that you never knew you wanted to know about. Warm up those ears by popping the buds in and cranking the heat! w…

HOLY stromboli we are cookin' on this one, we've got tales out the wazoo of craft fairs and gas scares and plumbing nightmares. And you'll be pleased to hear that we've also got a pair of quizzes, regarding the topics of BRUISES and THE PERIODIC TABLE. Let's see how much you retained from that high school chemistry class, when you were half asleep …

Our cat is chasing a mouse on air, but a little live Tom and Jerry ain't gonna stop the quiz from flowing! We've got a tale of throat swab resistance, and then we dive right into some quizzing on Kenny G and Fuddrucker's, as it were. Put that thumb of yours to good use and press it against the little triangle that says "play" and let the quiz times…

It's turkey day, and these couple o' turkeys are bringing you a quiz show come gravy or high water. Mona is administering a PBS themed song identification challenge, and Derek is tossing out a Thanksgiving recipe reverse showdown. But first, we've got a misheard Third Eye Blind lyric to iron out. Throw this bad boy on the bluetooth speaker while yo…

We're a day late on releasing this one, but what are you gonna do, not listen? Your loss, pal, because we've got yet another grocery store tale, a Mr. T joke, a new cinematic universe that we've begun exploration of, and you guessed it... QUIZZES! about Greek tragedies and Weird Al Yankovic parodies. Well, what are ya waiting for? Put down this epi…

WE'RE BAAAAACK! Took a few months off to have a new child, and boy are our arms tired. And brains. We are bringing a fresh batch of tales from this new life, and some good old fashioned quizzin' on lyrics from the Billboard top hits of the day, and 2009's The Proposal. Annihilate that play button to find out how much dumber we have become from slee…

We've got our good buddies Katelin & Brian Brown hopping in the quiz canoe and taking a trip down the pod river. We are hitting everything from Van Halen side projects, 2000s romantic comedies, candy controversy, Sandra Boynton books, and moooore! Catch both of us and Brian on stage this Saturday (4/30) at xBk in Des Moines for Ramona and the Somet…

After a month of being sick and busy, we are BACK! And we've got our good friend/bandmate Anna Gebhardt (Annalibera, Ramona & the Sometimes, music lessons, etc) sitting in with us during naptime for special afternoon recording. We are reminiscing about high school band instruments, coming up with a name for Anna's music lesson school, and then we h…

It's time for the return of Riddle Roundup! And a quiz about Monas/Ramonas. But first, Derek tries to right the wrongs of misinformation in last week's opening joke. And we reveal what cheesy reality show has us neglecting our housecleaning chores. Oh, and stick around til the very end to hear a brand new song from Derek's new band The Book of Bugs…

We've done 50 episodes! And we are quizzing about 50 Cent and the other guys from that Super Bowl halftime show that everyone's raving about. Then we are slingin' some questions about the month of... February! We also chat about our riveting minivan saga. Can you handle it? You can. www.ramonamuselambert.com for goods and stuff.…

Hi. Do you want to learn a few fun facts about Red Hot Chili Peppers? How about some info on Trey Parker? Okay cool, that's actually what we are quizzing about this week! We also disclose some juicy details on our vehicle owning history, past and present. And we take a direct flight to complaint island as Mona dishes out a controversial snack-relat…

This week, Mona retells a joke from a 5-year old, Derek tries a Larry King impression for the first time ever, we dive into part 2 of Country Music History, and a quiz about.... TREASURE! Does Derek sing way too many Garth Brooks songs in the episode? Or just the right amount? The only way to find out is through that play button! www.ramonamuselamb…

We're back from our few weeks off! Boy has it been a year so far. Tune in to hear out extended complaint section featuring wisdom tooth nightmares! Then we will learn some Gum Facts and take a rootin' tootin' trip down a History of Country Music quiz! It's a grand ole podskie. www.ramonamuselambert.com…

Heyyyy, the wind blew this episode back a day, but here it is! We are quizzin' and jazzin' about holiday pop music! We are slingin' a couple rounds of 20 Questions! And buckle up for a wacky one, because our toddler may or may not wake up from the weather and join us for the second half. And our cat may or may not try to sabotage the recording. And…

We've got a real special one this week! Derek's Aunt Debbie joins us with her expertise on Hallmark holiday movies, and Mona tries to stump her and Derek on the subject. We also stroll down memory lane and discuss childhood vacations with our aunts. Find out which celebrity's restaurant in Chicago resulted in Derek's first ever footlong hot dog, an…

Hey there, wanna hear about my neck lump? Come on in, we've also got a quiz about the Sleeping Habits of Animals, and then we are going to bite into some Fast Food Disasters! Step into this back room of a former Family Video that we call a podcast, what could go wrong? www.ramonamuselambert.comAutor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

Surprise, we are putting this one out a day early! Because, you know, maybe you don't want to listen to a podcast on turkey day. Or perhaps you do, in which case, just save it a day, no biggie. Anywho, we are talking about a Thanksgiving dish controversy from last year, and then Derek has a game called Names Before Fame, in which Mona has to see if…

DON'T listen to this episode if you don't want to have fun with a quiz called 182 Questions, which is just questions about Blink 182. And STOP right here if you'd rather not have a blast with a quiz about recent ABC News infographics from instagram. And just TURN OFF your device now if you don't want to make memories of a lifetime hearing about Der…

Hey whaddaya know, it's another episode! Here's what to expect when ya crack this bad boy open... some talk about Rescue 911 and other frightening shows that instilled paranoia in the hearts of children. Then, we've got a quiz about the hottest current events celeb gossip, you won't believe your ears at question number 3! And last week, we briefly …

On this here 40th episode, you can find out which Halloween candy sent Derek into a dad rant. We'll explore some laser pointer memories from days gone by. Then Mona found an internet music quiz that's supposed to guess one's age... can it decode Derek's musical memories for an accurate estimate? And last, but certainly not least, Derek blindsides M…

We got a large mouse (or was it a rat? small possum?), and then a cat. And we're here to tell the tale. We're also tapping the Halloween well one last time before it's dry for the year with a round of trivia about Halloween History (that's maybe sort of correct). And then, Mona heard a cool song in the grocery store and is quizzing Derek on that so…

We're swappin' bee sting stories, we're quizzin' about superheroes but like, in a fun way, aaaand we're exploring some world class jokes from R.L. Stine's pre-Goosebumps spooky humor masterpiece, 101 Silly Monster Jokes. Listener beware, you're in for a scare... or something like that.Autor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

Enter if you dare, this quiz show has got it all. We'll take you through a dissection of the children's song Herman the Worm. Derek gets dialed in to the culture of now with a current events quiz about the news. Then on to a round of Name That Spooky Tune, where we find out how well Mona knows her scary musical compositions from the world of rock, …

Follow us into autumnal bliss as we are explore the wacky world of classical music with a Kooky Classical Composers quiz and a reading from a fantastic new catalog called The Best of Collections, Etc. But first, we've got a new joke for your Halloween arsenal, and we'll take a visit to our classic segment "I Messed Up, Okay?" This Saturday (10/9), …

This week, we are coming clean about our chip and chocolate habits. Then we'll take a dive into the world of Gary Larson's The Far Side franchise, and explore the story arc of Lisa Simpson's animated life. Don't be shy, there's plenty of quiz show to go around! www.ramonamuselambert.comAutor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

We've got a guest! After a mostly guest-less summer, Jill McLain-Meister hops into the quiz canoe for a journey down Brainbuster Creek with topics like Seinfeld, Disneyland, running across the country, and the wedding scene from Paul Blart: Mall Cop. First, Mona and Derek have got tales of a yoga session gone awry, a quiz about the Tonight Show wit…

This week, we are celebrating our wedding anniversary with a round of the newlyweds game. Will we remain married afterward? After that, we are diving into the Hot Country Billboard charts with a game of "Finish the Lyric" to the top 5 country tunes of right friggin' now. Put on some blue jeans, fire up that pickup truck, and sync this episode up to…

Summer is winding on down, but the questions and wisecracks are as plentiful as ever. We've got a knock-knock joke battle, we are talking homeschooling, unusual Craigslist posts, a quiz on Hot Topic, and a game of 20 Questions. Let your hair down if you've got it, and crack a can of bubble water, it's time to quiz pod! www.ramonamuselambert.com…

Hey there. This week we've got a brief vacation recap. We've got some trivia exploring the bizarre corners of the Beatles solo careers. And as these back-to-school times are upon us, Mona brings a hot batch of questions about, you guessed it.... pencils! So sharpen up that brain and get on into this episode for a jolly good time! www.ramonamuselamb…

Episode 30?! This show is so old, it's gonna have to start collecting social security soon, am I right folks? This is a rare morning-recorded episode, so you'll get a glimpse into how our brains might work differently in the AM. We've got a round of tough ones about Trolls and some brain busters about cassette tapes, as well as a . Are you ready fo…

We're going full screwball on this one, gettin' zany with a game of "Chuck Berry or Buckcherry?" and the triumphant return of Riddle Roundup! You can also expect an update on the mystery smell in our house, and find out what incident earned our 2-year old son a pretend write-up from our school office manager friend. Note: we discuss some ice cream …

Mona presents a day in the life of Derek's jukebox brain, find out which songs were sung around the house in a single day. We also play a game of "Nu Cru" where we explore some of nu metal's finest nicknames. And Mona takes Derek on an internet beach vacation quiz journey to find out who his soulmate is. All aboard the quiz show express, this one's…

Sorry we are a day late releasing this one! We're talking awkward encounters with internet installation guys, we're looking through wedding catalogs, we're quizzing about weird game shows, and we're guessing businesses with puns in their names. Will it be worth the wait? Get on in there and find out! www.ramonamuselambert.com…

It's hot, and we're firing off some hot questions from the quiz canon. We've got a round of zingers about summer, and one about.... goats! Just wait'll you hear what kind of directions these two topics can spiral into. www.ramonamuselambert.comAutor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

Our first guest ever, Willy Muse, is back to sit in with us for this very fun one. We explore some good Wikipedia edits, play "Who Rocked the 'Stock?" a quiz game about the Woodstock lineups through the ages, and a round of "Wait What's It?" about misheard lyrics. And we get to hear the story of how Willy designed something that's now in the Smiths…

We've got the goods this week, including some wedding party tales, the long anticipated return of Smut Trivia, and a round of "Commander in Sheeesh," a quiz about weird presidential facts. Come on in! www.ramonamuselambert.comAutor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

It's a musty morning in the basement, and we are hittin' all the hot topics, such as our garden's contents, the emergency room, a quiz about allergies, and a new game about Georges called "Synonymous George." www.ramonamuselambert.comAutor: Mona and Derek's Quiz Show

This week we sit down with each other to dig deep and find out what happens when we do things like read popular song choruses in reverse, and attempt to define difficult words. You guessed it, we are playing two new quiz games entitled "Reverse Chorus" and "Define It". Do we also venture into side topics? I mean, yes. www.ramonamuselambert.com…