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Two professional quizmasters ask each other and guests their favorite questions of the week, while providing additional information and commentary. Learn interesting bits of trivia knowledge, discover what goes into crafting a good trivia question or team name, laugh at the hosts many moments of ignorance and pure stupidity and more on the Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast! Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast is hosted by two independent quizmasters from Southwest Florida, Lee Breshnyda (Know Nonsense T ...
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A podcast of random top 5’s from the world of film, brought to you by siblings Dom, Jeremy & Matt Swaffer discussing their thoughts on each of the 100 wacky criteria. We explore our top 5s across a range of differing self created Top 5 films that... covering areas of film such as emotions, characters, casting to name but a few. Needless to say, its very differing siblings, with very differing views - whose Top 5 do you think is best? www.top5filmsthat.com @top5filmsthat - Find us on Instagra ...
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Autumn Fischer and Greg Russ are tackling life's big issues one topic at at time. A whole episode dedicated to salt? Sure, they'd be open to that. A discussion about that old movie you wouldn't think anyone would ever feel the need to talk about in-depth? Already done it. If you're a thoughtless chump who holds no curiosity for the world around you, don't waste your time listening to this podcast. But if you're self-aware, smart, and fall for reverse psychology, One Topic is the show for you.
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I’m Jon, and I love nothing more than listening to someone with an interesting or unusual job talk about the ins and outs of that job. So I created a weekly podcast that features interviews with people from all across the employment spectrum. You’ve likely heard the figure of speech “Jack of all trades” referring to someone who is versatile and adaptable to a wide variety of tasks. That’s what this is designed to be an audio exploration of. Except, I’m Jon, not Jack. Welcome to Jon of All Tr ...
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The Potter Discussion is the ultimate Harry Potter podcast, giving you weekly discussions on the most exiting topics in Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and beyond! In each episode, we talk about a new topic within the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fandom, in addition to the occasional quiz or breakdown of a character. If you are a PotterHead and a Harry Potter super-fan, this podcast is for you! Sit back, subscribe, and let's dive into the unknown!
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Christopher Short is Quizmaster in Chief for Geeks Who Drink and he returns to the Jon of All Trades Podcast April 17, 2024. Jeopardy! Superchamp Christopher Short returns to the show after first appearing 9 years ago in Episode 44 as part of #GeekMonth when he was but the Head Editor. I’ve always adored the whole vibe of Geeks Who Drink and used t…
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After last weeks result, who can continue to take the lead in the weekly quiz now that Dom is setting the tasks... With three new rounds in the revamp of the quiz, as well as the regular what we are watching, all brothers have their say, but also get to battle! Remember to Follow/Subscribe to our podcast on which ever platform you pick us up on, an…
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Is it a car? Is it a plane? No... it's brothers Dom, Jeremy & Matt telling you about all their memorable vehicles from film. Are you going to agree with them, or have they forgotten something that you'd happily take a ride in... Let us know whether you agree or disagree and as always please remember to follow, subscribe and rate our podcast - we ju…
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In this episode, we discuss why Hermione deserves more credit in honor of Emma Watson's birthday. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:54. Absolutely she does. This episode is not to decide if she does or not, but to find some of the best examples of where she works in the shadows and didn’t receive the credit she deserves. For example in the Prisoner of Azk…
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Jeremiah Ludemann is the guitarist for The Frickashinas and he is the guest on Ep. 364 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting April 10, 2024. Jeremiah Ludemann is the guitarist for The Frickashinas, one of my favorite bands which is obvious since I’ve also interviewed their lead singer Justin Duran and featured them in the JOAT 50 Song Countdown…
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Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough is the director of The Body Politic, and he is the guest on Ep. 363 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting April 3, 2024. Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough is the Director of The Body Politic, which airs as part of the ACT Human Rights Film Festival, presented by the Colorado State University Department of Communicati…
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You probably have a character that comes straight to mind with this one, but is it the same as one of our brothers? How have they each judged it... a good film with an annoying character, someone who annoys them or everyone or just their top 5 annoying characters? Only one way to find out, and that's to give it a listen... Let us know whether you a…
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In this episode, we pit Flitwick and McGonagall head to head to see who would win. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:33 Why them? We don’t know Flitwick very well, so this could be an interesting pair. We do know a good amount about McGonagall, so putting them against each other could be a good contrast for Flitwick. · 6:36 Flitwick’s strengths and weakne…
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Kathy Sabine is Chief Meteorologist of 9News and the guest on the 10 Year Anniversary of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting March 29, 2024. My thank you to you for helping this show reach its incredible 10 year milestone is the First Lady of Denver, Kathy Sabine. She is 9News Chief Meteorologist, joined 9News in 1993, and has won boatloads of E…
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After reaching a disappointing conclusion of the Dom v Matt Quiz scenario, Dom now becomes the Quizzer and Jeremy now just a Quiz-ee. After the usual catch up on film and series watches and reviews, the boys get ready for this new challenge, including some new rounds... get ready for Jeremy v Matt! Remember to Follow/Subscribe to our podcast on whi…
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In this episode, we discuss what would change if Dumbledore wasn't as intelligent. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:43 Harry would have died when he found the Sorcerer’s Stone. Dumbledore swooped in at the very last moment after realizing that he had received a fake message from the Ministry. Her passed Hermione and Ron and warded off Quirrell and Voldem…
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Jon Ekstrom celebrates 10 years of the Jon of All Trades Podcast with a special mailbag episode that airs March 20, 2024. This is the humble space where I produce this little show of mine for 10 years and counting. I’ve got my laptop, a monitor, a mic, an ergonomic upright mouse because I think I’m getting carpal tunnel from all the podcast editing…
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This podcast comes with a warning - be prepared for the brothers to tangle you up in their mess/arguing of what they think about films that involve animation. Definitions and finished lists are going for a spin in this most chaotic of podcasts to date. Enjoy Dom, Jeremy & Matt tangling you up in their discussions... Let us know whether you agree or…
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In this episode, we discuss why the Dursleys aren't that bad. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:46 They showed Harry right and wrong. Harry saw what a dysfunctional family looked like. He could appreciate the good relationships is later began to make. They also taught him the social norms of the muggle world that came in handy later. Muggle studies is a c…
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We are at a turning point - will Dom win his first show in 10, or will it be all change for the brothers during the next T5FT Extra, if Matt wins 10 out of 10. Jeremy is going to try and lean it towards Dom, but will he push it far enough? Is he keen on staying quiz master and not one of the quizees? WE NEED YOUR HELP - if you want to be in the sho…
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In this episode, we break down the character of Gilderoy Lockhart. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:37 Who is he? Well, Lockhart was the DADA teacher in the Chamber of Secrets. He was part of the Dark Forces Defense League, an Order of Merlin Third Class, winner of the Witch Weekly’s Most Charming Smile Award five times in a row and his favorite color is…
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Jeff Suskin is Executive Producer at DiningOut and he’s the guest on Ep. 360 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting March 6, 2024. Back in 2019, I reconnected with Shalisa Pouw – a friend from elementary school – and we talked about her work as a Denver Nuggets dancer, in the fitness industry, and for DiningOut. That episode can be found here. S…
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Matt has already said he wants to explore the idea of what a character is... so has he included a washing machine as his 'robot' in a film? Dom is known for 'malfunctioning' with his interpretations, so is he binary or not in his decision? Will what Jeremy thinks 'compute'? Who knows... well you will if you listen Let us know whether you agree or d…
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In this episode, we discuss which characters could be evil. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:20 Dumbledore. This would be interesting. Dumbledore has a lot of power and information that would prove extremely useful to him. But he might not work with Voldemort because it has been made clear that he isn’t aligned with him. Dumbledore is working to take dow…
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Aditya Varanasi is the CEO of Awarity and he is the guest on Ep. 359 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting February 28, 2024. Aditya Varanasi is the CEO of Awarity, a company that offers world-class advertising at affordable prices. They utilize banner ads on the most highly trafficked websites in the world and utilize connected TV all targeted…
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Can Matthew continue his absolute domination of Dominic, or will Jeremy start swinging the quiz in his favour, just so he may not lose his quiz host seat - only time and the extra quiz will tell... WE NEED YOUR HELP - if you want to be in the show, reach out and let us know, so we can get you involved with our extra challenges - social media below.…
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In this episode we discuss the very best quotes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:43 “Why is it always me?” What a good one. This not only acts as comic relief, but also this quote points at a great question: why is is always Neville? It could be that he is a magnet for problems because it shows his character arcs. We…
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Dr. Marcy Willard is a child psychologist and creator of app CADEY, and she is the guest on Ep. 358 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting February 21, 2024. Dr. Marcy Willard is the founder of Clear Child Psychology. Clear Child Psychology partners with families to provide diagnostic assessments, clarity and a customized roadmap for supporting …
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Most people probably think of a switch up movie - but is there enough of these to make a decent top 5? Is this how brothers Dom, Jeremy & Matt have interpreted the challenge of the picks? It was made ambiguous at conception for a reason, but have all of the brothers thought of the same type of films that involve a person mix up, or have they themse…
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In this episode, we discuss Tina and Queenie's unbreakable bond and Queenie's descent into darkness and Grindelwald. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:07 Tina and Queenie’s backstory and bond. They were born in the early 1900s and lost their parents to dragon pox when they were very young. The sisters only had each other to lean on going through life and …
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Jeremy gets Dom's wife in to give some of the quiz questions, in the hope that this will give him a little 'Extra' nudge over the line and help him record his first win - or will Matt refuse to give up his whitewash reputation... WE NEED YOUR HELP - if you want to be in the show, reach out and let us know, so we can get you involved with our extra …
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In this episode, we discuss different magical creatures and rank them. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · Listen to QuizMaster: Gringotts here! · 3:44 #8 Dragons · 7:35 #7 Kneazle · 10:24 #6 Niffler · 15:24 #5 Bowtruckle · 18:28 #4 Phoenix · 22:24 #3 Houselves · 24:35 #2 Centaurs · 26:05 #1 Hippogriffs Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for …
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When the boys started this weeks podcast, they worried about whether they would have enough to talk about these films - as they haven't seen them! Turns out, that's not a problem... they can help each other out on some films, and other than that you should be able to tell them if they've got it right what the film should be like... why not let us k…
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In this episode, we test our knowledge on Gringotts Bank. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:53 Warm-Up Round · 3:50 Question 1 · 7:41 Question 2 · 14:12 Question 3 · 17:52 Question 4 · 23:04 Question 5 · 26:00 Question 6 · 30:18 Question 7 and Challenge Question Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. T…
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One of the weirdest starts to an extra we have had - one where we needed three tries to make the simplest of techniques work. Clearly Dom , Jeremy and Matt aren't as in sync as some other brothers... This, a Quiz as always and an update on everything we've been watching is discussed, before the all important random number pick for next weeks episod…
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In this listener suggested episode, we discuss the funniest characters and moments in Harry Potter. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:26 #7 Kingsley Shacklebolt. The reason why Kingsley is so far up on the list is his famous line: “You may not like it, but Dumbledore’s got style.” It is just perfect. The perfect ending to such an intense scene where Dumbl…
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They may think of themselves as the ultimate Dad dancers, but can our brothers agree on which films have scenes in them that are most memorable for their dances? Are they stand alone scenes, or parts of musicals that they think are the best... most of all are they going to agree on any? Or anything? Why not let us know what you think, whether you a…
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In this episode, we discuss more would you rather questions. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · Listen to Would You Rather Part 1 here! · 1:40 Would you rather kill Professor McGonagall or Molly Weasley? Let’s weight the pros and cons. McGonagall has a very strict moral compass and values that drive her to do the right thing. She knows the ground of Hogwarts…
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With brothers Dom and Matt being put to the test by Jeremy, will Dom ever become victorious? With more family members being drafted in to try and grab him the win - we start to ask listeners who wants to get involved and contribute to round 2 of the quiz. This and everything we've been watching is discussed, before the all important random number p…
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In this episode, we discuss who would in a duel: Harry or Hermione. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:51 Why them? Besides the fact that this episode was a suggestion, Harry and Hermione know each other. They have been friends for years and they know each other’s personalities and habits. In a duel, that connection could be interesting. They know more abo…
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