What is love? Who invented dinosaurs? How did life begin? What's the best lighting system for a football game played by snakes? Science asks big questions but only The Pop Test answers them in a comedy quiz format. Andy and Al ask some frankly impossible questions. It's up to a panel of scientists and comedians to give their funniest or most enlightening answer for Team Science.
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Each week two comedians battle it out in a fun trivia game we like to call, Fact or Fiction? If you love comedy and trivia shows like Jeopardy, then this podcast is for you. Episodes are under 30 minutes so it won't take up too much of your time. Play along at home and match your wits with our contestants on topics including, Elephants, WD-40, Movie Casting, The Pony Express, France, Insects, Lakes, Jamaica, Beer, Maple Syrup, The Oscars and Game Shows to name a few. Contestants include Supe ...
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Season 1 Finale with Max & Ivan, from the UK! – Max Olesker & Ivan Gonzalez
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This is the final episode for Season 1. We’ll be back soon with Season 2. Subscribe below in order to not miss any episodes. This week, David is joined by one of the top double acts in the UK, Max & Ivan. Along with having their own BBC Radio show, The Casebook of Max & Ivan, ITV sitcom, Deep Heat, they are the creators of the award winning live sp…
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Ajahnis Charley & Brandon Hackett
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This week, David is joined by two guests who are involved with the upcoming CTV sitcom, Shelved and who are both members of The Untitled Black Sketch Project, Ajahnis Charley and Brandon Hackett. Ajahnis is an award winning improviser, actor, writer and director. An alumni of The Second City, film & TV credits include, Station Eleven, Tokens, Topli…
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Kerry Griffin & Marcel St. Pierre
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This week, David is joined by two of the founders of Toronto’s Bad Dog Theatre, Kerry Griffin & Marcel St. Pierre. Kerry is an award winning improviser, actor and theatre director. An alumni of the Second City Mainstage, film & TV credits include, Schitt’s Creek, Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Expanse and Designated Survivor. Marcel is an actor, aut…
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David welcomes two of his favourite comedians, Ted Morris & Debra DiGiovanni to the show. Ted is a veterinarian by day and one of Toronto’s top comics by night. He’s appeared at Just For Laughs, Winnipeg, Glasgow and We’re Funny That Way comedy festivals. TV appearances include, Comedy Now stand-up special, Punched Up & CBC’s Just For Laughs, Winni…
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From the UK, Dipak Patel & Kirsty Mann
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*Please note that there were some audio issues in this episode. Please scroll down for a full summary. Two more guests from the UK, Dipak Patel & Kirsty Mann, join David on this episode of The Comedy Quiz Podcast. Dipak is a writer, director and editor who worked at BBC Comedy on both their broadcast and digital platforms, as well as BBC Worldwide …
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It’s a Monkey Toast reunion, as David is welcomed by two of the best improvisers in the world, Lisa Merchant & Jan Caruana. Lisa Merchant is an award winning improviser, actor and teacher. She has taught improvisation all over the world and was a regular on the nightly improvised TV show, Train 48, where she portrayed Brenda. Other film and TV cred…
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From the UK, Brendan Murphy & Sadie Clark
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David is once again joined by guests from across the pond, Brendan Murphy & Sadie Clark. Brendan is an award-winning actor, writer and voice-over artist. He’s toured all over North America in the stage show, Potted Potter. His solo parody shows include, Friend (The One With Gunther) and Buffy: Revamped. Film & TV credits include, Man vs. Bee, Broad…
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Darryl Hinds & Anthony Q. Farrell
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This week, David is joined by two contestants involved with the CBC Gem, Hulu & Nickelodeon family comedy, Overlord and The Underwoods, Darryl Hinds & Anthony Q. Farrell. An award winning actor, writer and improviser, Darryl stars as dad, Jim Underwood. An alumni of The Second City Mainstage, he’s known in Canada for his recurring roles on Odd Squa…
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Lazy Susan’s Celeste Dring & Freya Parker
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This week, our contestants join David all the way from across the pond, where they have their own BBC3 sketch show. Individually they are, Celeste Dring & Freya Parker, better known as, Lazy Susan. Celeste is an actress, writer, producer and sketch artist whose Film & TV credits include, The Bubble, The Windsors, Wanderlust and This Country. Freya …
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It’s Couples Week, as host David Shore, welcomes Aurora Browne & Kris Siddiqi. Kris is an award winning actor, writer/producer, comedian and improviser. An alumni of the Second City Mainstage, he’s one of the creators and stars of CBC Gem’s hilarious, Bit Playas. Other film and TV credits include, Molly’s Game, Baroness Von Sketch Show and Titians.…
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This week, host David Shore, welcomes the co-hosts of This Podcast Is Delicious, Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano. Marco is an award winning comedic performer and podcaster. His podcast, The Insomnia Project has been downloaded over 1 Million times. An actor, producer and author, his TV credits include, Titans, Odd Squad and Orphan Black. Ali is a Stand-…
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Whose Line Is It Anway’s Colin Mochrie & Gary Anthony Williams
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Here’s some important info about this Bonus episode, featuring, Whose Line Is It Anyway’s, Colin Mochrie & Gary Anthony Williams. A glitch occurred during the recording of this episode, which is why it’s a bonus episode. I wasn’t made award of the problem until after we finished recording. I’ve enhanced and cleaned up the episode as best as I could…
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Superstore’s Lauren Ash & Michael Bunin
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This week, host David Shore, welcomes two of the stars of the NBC hit sitcom, Superstore, Lauren Ash & Michael Bunin. Lauren is an award winning improviser, actress, writer and podcaster. Along with starring as Dina on Superstore, Lauren is an alumna of both the Second City Mainstage in Toronto and Chicago. Other film and TV credits include, Chicag…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Comedy Quiz! Host David Shore, welcomes the award winning and married comedy duo, Baram & Snieckus. Naomi will be known to Canadians from her 8 seasons on the hit CBC sitcom, Mr. D. Other credits include Disney’s Zombies 1, 2 and 3, plus she is the creator/host of the Firecracker Department podcast. Matt’s TV and…
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This teaser episode is hosted by David Shore and features clips from upcoming episodes featuring Gary Anthony Williams & Colin Mochrie, plus Naomi Snieckus & Matt Baram. Click here to subscribe on your platform of choice. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkDe către info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Plastics - A comedy science quiz
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The best things about plastic, it’s durability and usefulness, are also the worst things, which makes plastic the perfect material for manufacturing double edged swords. Comedians Claire Hooper, Kirsty Webeck and science journalist Jacinta Bowler help us smother the ocean of ignorance with the plastic flotsam of knowledge.…
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Reproduction - A comedy science quiz
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To make sex unsexy, reproduction is just copying. That’s why it’s not allowed during exams. To understand how life has continued since the first single celled organism got a bit frisky we talk to comedian Lloyd Langford, broadcaster Beverly Wang and Dr Marissa Parrott, Reproductive Biologist at Zoos Victoria.…
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How can you stop time? What machine can’t move and only works half the time? Where on earth does time travel the slowest? Find out the answers in the 25 so-called ‘minutes’ of this mind-bending episode of the best science comedy podcast of all time Featuring Shaun Micallef, Claire Hooper and Astrophysics lecturer Katie Auchettl…
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Marie Curie - A comedy science quiz
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What convinced the Nobel judges to give her the first Nobel Prize? What's a little curie? What did she hoard in her youthful life of crime? It's time to laboriously stir our mix of pitchblende to find the uranium of truth. Featuring comedians Vidya Rajan, Alanta Colley and writer Laura ElveryDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dinosaurs - A comedy science quiz
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Who invented dinosaurs? What would a T Rex have tasted like? Who sells sea shells by the sea shore? It's time to dig through some rocks, carefully reveal the fossils and then extract the DNA inside to create an exciting but lethal theme park. Featuring comedians Cal Wilson, Matt Stewart and science communicator Jacinta Bowler.…
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Electricity - A comedy science quiz
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History, like electricity, illuminates the darkness and it's expensive to get a specialist in it to come to your house on a public holiday. Find out more about the science and the history behind you turning on a light switch. Featuring comedians Kirsty Webeck, broadcaster Beverly Wang and Jamie Evans, Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineer…
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Origin of Life - A comedy science quiz
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How did life start? Was it a warm pond of foul smelling water, deep sea underwater vents or the divine work of the Lord God? Comedians Sami Shah, Jude Perl and cell Biologist Dr. Bianca Le attempt to answer (and be funny about) the most fundamental question of all time.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Elements - A comedy science quiz
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Like nachos, burritos and tacos, the elements are unique in themselves, but are all made of the building blocks of Tex-Mex cuisine, just rearranged in different proportions. And also they can be organised neatly on a table. Featuring comedians Greg Larsen, Kirsty Webeck and Professor Mark Quigley from the University of Melbourne.…
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Heating - A comedy science quiz
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Are you too cold or too hot right now? There’s a very high chance that both are to do with heating. The Pop Test returns to give heating the grilling it deserves and to ask why is it so hot right now? Featuring science communicator Prof Jenny Martin and comedians Sammy J, Craig QuartermaineDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Flight - A comedy science quiz
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What role did old boots and horse manure play in the history of flight? What should you do if your helicopter fails 12,000 metres up? How should you pronounce helicopter? Andy and Al ask these and many other questions as part of a one off special, to celebrate National Science Week. Featuring comedians Naomi Higgins, Ben Russell and Professor Alan …
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When the moon hits your eye like a regular pie that’s a metaphoré from the liquid hot core of our series finale with comedians Greg Larsen and Alex Lee and Professor Mark Quigley on a journey to the centre of the Earth. .De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Brains! Like a zombie neurologist we can't get enough of the stuff. Join us as comedians Laura Davis, Josh Earl and science communicator Dr Jenny Martin try, somewhat tautologically, try to get their heads around the human brain.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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We catch up with the fastest thing in the universe, light, and ask it why it’s in such a hurry. Featuring comedians Danielle Walker, Jack Druce and Physicist Suzie Sheehy.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Death comes to us all…so this episode should be very relatable! Join our grim reapers/comedians Nazeem Hussain, Vidya Rajan & cancer researcher Tane Hunter as they walk towards the light and answer questions about the final destination.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Who gives a monkey’s about evolution? Well, comedians Ross Noble, Alex Lee and Dr Jenny Martin of University of Melbourne do! Let's hope they are up for Dar-win.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Are we alone? Will we ever travel to the stars? What is a rocket? These and many other questions will be asked but not necessarily answered by Kate McLennan, Kate McCartney (The Katering Show/Get Krack’n) and Dr Alan Duffy.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Germs account for millions of death each year and frankly have had it too good for too long. But how will they react to the antimicrobial properties of our guests comedian Kirsty Webeck, science communicator Alanta Colley & the ABC's Doctor to the nation, Norman Swan?De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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