Jay is on vacation out of the country this month, so while she's away we're spotlighting some of the other amazing shows on the PTE Network! Pub Trivia Experience is the flagship show of the PTE Network, with a regular cadre of hosts taking turns presenting trivia games in a wide variety of topics and formats; no two shows are the same! This episod…

Jay is on vacation out of the country this month, so while she's away we're spotlighting some of the other amazing shows on the PTE Network! Frenemy Trivia is a fun take on a traditional trivia competition podcast, as friends will quickly become enemies. This episode features show co-host Brittany as a contestant, but most episodes feature the deli…

Surprising hits and misses through this week's game, as Jay (and Bandit) spend some time with: Putting The "D" In Salena: Dsalina - @DsalinaPlays on everything, mack_the_cutie on IG and MacksRuffReviews on YT for Dsalina's dog! Salena Metreger - Support artists and small businesses, language is fluid! Vs. Skirting The Storms: Andrew Gossett - Check…

A pair of Verboten firsts happen on this one, as Jay is joined in-studio by a special guest co-host (of sorts), and in this episode by: Nothing Rhymes With Purple: Ren O'Connor - Take care of yourselves and each other, happy Pride! Jeremy Cahnmann - Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints, respect people of all walks of life, love l…

One of this week's guests is dead-set on stealing more than the listeners' hearts... but which one? Find out as Jay serves as hostess to: Scotty Doesn't Know: Scott Brill - Visit your local library! Marina Stanfa - Check out Marina's gluten-free sweets at cookies-kitchen.com! Vs. Defenestration All-Stars: Johnson Earls - COVID, flu, and RSV are out…

Mentions of nursery rhymes, bad pronunciations and impressions, and yet another guess of "stripper", as Jay is joined this week by: ProgChumps: Chris Hernandez - Check out Russ Friedewald with Trivial Workshop on Twitch and Tangents in your podcast app! Tradiac - Liquid Kourage on Patreon, Discord, Twitch, etc. The Captain & MacKenzie: Anne Putnam …

Grab your old New Balance sneakers and click those tongs to make sure they work, because this episode has big suburban dad energy, as Jay has the pleasure of hosting for: Beards & Beer Guts: Dave Kantorski - Support Liquid Kourage and the PTE Network, drink local and play local with Dave at Go 4 It Entertainment in Chicagoland, mental health IS hea…

Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll love! Draught Daze is the newest show on the PTE Network, conceived and hosted by my dear friend Jeff "Jeffy Donuts" Bimm. It take…

Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll love! Tangents is like if pub trivia met a Choose Your Own Adventure book; it's one of the most innovative game formats for trivia…

This episode pushes the show to its limit (literally at times!) as Jay is delighted to be joined by: Rihanna's Baby Bump: Ali Baig - Order from Downtime Coffee, and check out Baig of Tricks Entertainment in Chicagoland! Connor Self - Connor is appearing at the D8 Summit board game convention in Dixon, IL April 19-21 - 100% for charity! Combat Womba…

A challenging set to be sure this week, especially in round 3, as Jay baffles: Karaoke Derby Pi-Rates: rowan ward - Looking for a horse? Off-track thoroughbreds rock! Bryan Nash - Well-fought game! Thunderthatch Feet: Andrew Brown - March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month Chris McDermott - Listen and subscribe to Verboten, and leave a 5-star re…

This is a girls' night you do NOT want to miss! Our longest episode to date because there was SO much good fun being had by everyone, as Jay is delighted to welcome: Team Appa: Alissa Kanturek- Wear sunscreen, at least SPF 30! Beth Heisz - Teach your kids to share and to tie their shoes! Team Momo: Zahkia Mendoza - Be kind to all people, always! Ca…

Clever clues for clever players throughout this entire high-scoring affair, as Jay is wowed by: Technical Difficulties: Alex Jeffrey - It was nice meeting everyone! Sara Callori - March is Women's History Month; Support women-owned businesses and buy Girl Scout Cookies! Working Mics: Chris Parkinson - Be kind to each other and thanks for the fun! T…

Can one team pull off one of the biggest comebacks in Verboten history? Listen along to find out as Jay presents: The Flick & Vapes: David Wroe - Follow David Wroe on social media, or home from the pub! Sara - Support Sara and her son Wade as they walk 16 miles overnight for suicide prevention in June through Out of the Darkness! Kraken Derby: John…

This episode is EPIC. That's all we'll say in advance, as Jay is joined this week by: Fluffy-Looking Nerf Herders: Luc Leavenworth - Keeping Families Covered diaper bank in Northern Illinois, National Diaper Bank Network Jeff Clear - Shop local! Low Expectations: Caleb Greyman - Visit brisquiz.com! Alan Kreisel - Support every show on the PTE Netwo…

It's like a high school reunion featuring that guy that no one remembers, as Jay welcomes some long-time friends to the show (and one fairly new friend): Zero Proof: Bob Skrezyna - Bob's a freelance fiction/essay writer, find him at wordrebel.ink, check out TransParentUSA and translifeline.org (877-565-8860) Jamie Tantiwongse - Remember that you're…

(Note: a sound effect was errantly added to the beginning of this episode due to an editing error; the rest of the episode remains unaffected, but we thought you should know why the intro sounds weird!) A rare afternoon recording for this episode - does that mean the game is more serious? No. It does not. Not even a little. Listen in on the fun as …

It's a battle of the network stars here at Verboten! Hosts from all four of the other shows on the PTE Network show up to battle for brand supremacy, while Jay tries to keep these four chaos goblins in line! Join her as she welcomes: Pun-Necessary Homophones: Brittany Shaw - Listen to Frenemy Trivia, support local trivia, play the WTF with Jay! Jef…

Wine, rum, whiskey, and some language to go with it! Jay does her best with this rowdy crew as she welcomes: Refined Palate: Drew Buxbaum - Go check out The Nerd-Off (and the BRAND NEW Trivia Minute) podcasts! Corey Marcoux - Follow @tananatonight on Instagram (and maybe check out Third Degree Entertainment in Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho)! vs…

The problem with having your friends on as guests is they're your friends, so they don't keep their opinions to themselves! Listen to them try to tease out Jay's brain this week as she welcomes: Clear Frames, Full Mouths, Can't Lose: Pat Hasselbeck - Not much going on, he's glad to have played! Kellyn Maguire - Nothing to plug, but be excellent to …

It's a battle so big, you can fit a planet between it, as two Americans challenge two Australians; who will "escape this podcast" as the victors? Find out as Jay welcomes: Beer Buddies: Salena Metreger - Need a voice-over artist? Hire Salena at SalenaMVO.com! Dan Camp - Support local businesses! vs. Frightening Method: Dani Siller - Check out the v…

Can two clever strangers get in sync going up against a pair of brothers who've literally known each other their entire lives? Find out as Jay welcomes: Womb-mates: Will Eveland - Happy to play with Alex Alex Eveland - Check out gluten-free, grain-free, vegan-friendly Wisher Vodka vs. The Pepperpots: Ian Schulze - Volunteer in your community, adopt…

CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW! Ooh boy, this game has its ups, its downs, and a thrilling conclusion as Trivia Advent-ure writers square off against Trivia Advent-ure supporters! Joining Jay this week: People We Should Know: Addy Lewis - Much love to NBSDTTAO and Encyclopedia Brittanican't! David Kantorski - Support l…

CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW! The closest episode of Verboten to date, who's going to bring it across the finish line? Joining Jay this week: Have Mersenne: Luc Leavenworth - National Diaper Bank Network David McDermott - Donate blood products through the American Red Cross vs. There is no Asha, only Zuul: Asha Ousep…

CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW! Weirdly enough, the title isn't the only time a -cide comes up on this episode! Joining Jay this week: The Oh Nos: Sean Hannan - Check out ECG on Twitch, YouTube, and Discord! Noah Tipton - Listen to the Midnight Drive-In Podcast! vs. JC Superstar: Jeremy Goodson - Be kind! Chuck Yu - Su…

CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW! We hope you enjoy this surprisingly musical episode of Verboten! Joining Jay this week: Mary And Ren Are The Happy Birds: Ren O'Connor - Join the LK Nation Mary Clow - Donate to trans-friendly organizations vs. The Mindless Philosophers: Bryan Nash - Geek Trivia, available on Twitch and …

CHECK OUT THE 2023 TRIVIA ADVENT-URE CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW! Is there a way to "break" the game? One team tests that theory on this episode! Joining Jay this week: A Real One-Point Effort: Lee DiGeorge - Spread kindness and love, also eat good food Amy Williamson - Tip your service workers! vs. Lisa Frank & The Slap Bracelets: Lexie Beamer - Hi Br…

Jay's back in the saddle this week; which team will ride off into the sunset with her? Welcoming: Bad Team Name: Keith Moser - Happy birthday Christine! Stacey Melquist - Please have your pets spayed or neutered vs. The Mongooses: Jeff Bimm - "Give Jay your money" Caleb Ell - Check out the rest of the PTE Network shows This episode sponsored by Cri…

We're live! Join us on our premiere episode as we welcome: The BFFLS: Tim Dippel - Frenemy Trivia podcast, PTEBB.com Brittany Shaw - World Trivia Federation vs. Team Blow On This: Chris Hernandez - Support trivia writers on Patreon and Twitch Andrew Gossett - TheBassoonist7513 on YouTube This episode sponsored by Critical Grind Board Game Cafe and …

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In the thrilling conclusion of The Performance, the team takes on a horror-movie tier team of baddies. Will we be able to overcome The Whistler, The Witch, the Sniper and the Tongue-Eater? God help us all. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Body horror, suffocation To apply to have your indie TTRPG included in the Colludium Four bundle, DM Marx at https://twitter.c…

Remember when our show was funny? We do! This episode is hilarious. Truly, what our worried nation needs. Join Montague Pensmouth and The Duke's Troupe in this paralogue, as we explore more of Monty's backstory. When the dastardly Vora 7 appear to stage a rival performance, only Monty and his friends can team together to stop them from upstaging th…

WELCOME BACK, folks! We're not quite ready to start dropping season 2, but here's a session 0 for it, plus a Behind the Mask threaded in! We'll answer your questions and take spinach omelettes too seriously. We'll be back with regular episodes as soon as we can! The music this episode is Michael Kurowski's "The Bard's Theme (Backwoods of your Home)…

We share reunions with old friends. We laugh, we cry, we break things, and maybe things will turn out alright. Who's to say in times like these? Thanks for coming on this wild ride with us, y'all. Please submit your questions for Behind the Mask to us @masksandmartyrs on Twitter or via email to masksandmartyrspodcast@gmail.com http://nerdification.…

The Masquerade heats up. Death waits in the shadows. Don't let him catch you alone. The night is still young. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

...or, three times people at the Masquerade waltz, and two times they don't. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:…

Artesinal cocktail weenies. Need I say more? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http…

Meetings are held under cover of rain. Deals made, bargains struck. Who can know the true goals of those in the shadows? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at www.lovel…

Time to re-organize ourselves after that nasty dueling business. Some move more subtly than others. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at www.lovelylady.life "Dreamlike…

Some matters cannot be resolved with words, no matter how much we wish them to be. Other matters probably could be, but won't be. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at …

How you enter a party is nearly as important as the party itself. Don your masks and stay alert--it's going to be a long night. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at ww…

Start the new decade right with a special episode of Masks & Martyrs. Brika is missing! Of course she is, but regardless, you need to find her! Go get baby Brika, or Noni will smack you on the snout and leave you with no bread at dinner! Featuring special guest Lauren Alexa! http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCOR…

Get in, loser, we're going shopping. Okay, not for the WHOLE episode, but for the first half. Come meet some of the eccentric shopkeeps of Hintila! Then, a small series of vignettes, ranging from intriguing to poignant. Come and join us for the final preparations in anticipation of the von Teppler Masquerade.. ETSY PROMO CODE: HEARTHLIGHT http://ne…

Reagan attains enlightenment and gets some new duds. Monty has anxiety. Brika makes brunch. Wisteria/June/??? does [REDACTED]. ETSY PROMO CODE: HEARTHLIGHT http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at www.lovelylady.li…

This week on Masks & Martyrs, we sit down with Diana and Andrew for one last breather before the last arc in season 1. Don't worry, though--that arc is at LEAST 15 episodes long. Slight content warning on this one for discussions of suicidal ideation in the latter half. ETSY PROMO CODE: HEARTHLIGHT http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/m…

It's always a comfort to know someone's looking out for you, like an angel on your shoulder. Spying on you? Not AS much. Make sure you send us your questions for Behind the Mask! You can reach out to us on Discord or Twitter or at masksandmartyrspodcast@gmail.com http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://d…

Things get tense this week--are we sure this eldritch sea beast has our best interests at heart? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs Thanks to Dinnerly for giving us this affiliate link for our listeners! Check out http://bit.ly/Dinner…

It's time to make some calamari. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Intro is "Threa…

It's the Return of Sarah/June/Wisteria/??? this week! June's been having the strangest dreams lately. Reluctantly, begrudgingly, painfully, she turns to the only people in the city she thinks may be able to assist. Well. Maybe not the only ones. Is there anyone else available? Anyone? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs…