Episodes

  • Bruce Lee Trivia

    Bruce Lee Trivia
    Nov 27 2024
    ourney Joe Mitchell kicks into high gear with incredible stories about martial arts legend Bruce Lee. From his secret training methods to his innovative film techniques, this episode reveals surprising facts about the kung fu master. Discover how a Hollywood star accidentally changed Lee's fighting style and learn which common household item he used for secret
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    4 mins
  • Art History

    Art History
    Nov 26 2024
    Join Journey Joe Mitchell as he explores fascinating tales from the art world. From hidden details in famous paintings to scandalous auction stories, this episode uncovers the colorful history behind some of the world's most famous masterpieces. Learn which famous artwork was accidentally used as a kitchen cutting board and discover why one painter refused to sell his work to royalty.

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    4 mins
  • General Trivia for November 25

    General Trivia for November 25
    Nov 25 2024
    Today we mix it up. No theme.

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    4 mins
  • JFK Trivia

    JFK Trivia
    Nov 22 2024
    Question 1:
    Which Pulitzer Prize-winning book did JFK write while recovering from back surgery, and what well-kept secret about its authorship emerged decades later?
    Question 2:
    What specific dessert did Jackie Kennedy serve at their wedding that JFK later banned from the White House, and why did this cause a minor diplomatic incident?
    Question 3:
    During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what unusual method did Kennedy use to secretly record all ExComm meetings, and where was the recording device hidden?
    Question 4:
    Which Hollywood star helped JFK prepare for the 1960 presidential debates, and what specific technique did they practice in Kennedy's living room?
    Question 5:
    What childhood collection of JFK's is still displayed in the Kennedy Library, and which item in it predicted his future career?

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    3 mins
  • Voltaire Trivia

    Voltaire Trivia
    Nov 21 2024
    Question 1:
    What was Voltaire's real name, and why did he choose "Voltaire" as his pen name after being imprisoned in the Bastille in 1718?
    Question 2:
    How did Voltaire become one of France's richest writers through a surprising lottery scheme, and what did he do with his fortune?
    Question 3:
    Which famous ruler exchanged over 800 letters with Voltaire over their lifetimes, despite never actually meeting in person?
    Question 4:
    What coffee habit did Voltaire develop that his doctor warned would kill him, yet he continued until his death at age 83?
    Question 5:
    Which of Voltaire's books was publicly burned in Paris, yet became a secret bestseller that influenced both the American and French Revolutions?

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    3 mins
  • Zodiac Killer Trivia

    Zodiac Killer Trivia
    Nov 20 2024
    Question 1:
    While the Zodiac's first cipher was cracked within a week by a schoolteacher and his wife, what everyday object did they use to help break the code, and which specific TV show originally inspired their decryption method?
    Question 2:
    The Zodiac claimed he was inspired by the 1932 film "The Most Dangerous Game" - which two pieces of evidence found at crime scenes supported this claim, and how did this connection help investigators develop his psychological profile?
    Question 3:
    What unique clothing item did surviving victim Bryan Hartnell describe the Zodiac wearing during the Lake Berryessa attack, and how did this detail lead police to investigate an unlikely connection to a children's theater group?
    Question 4:
    During the taxi driver murder, which seemingly insignificant detail about the killer's walking pattern did witness Donald Fouke report, and why did this observation become crucial to the investigation years later?
    Question 5:
    Which 1966 silent film screening in San Francisco inspired the Zodiac's distinctive crossed-circle symbol, and how did investigators use this connection to narrow down possible suspects based on ticket sales?
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    4 mins
  • Jodie Foster Trivia

    Jodie Foster Trivia
    Nov 19 2024
    Question 1:
    While many child actors struggle to transition to adult roles, Jodie Foster successfully made the leap after her Oscar-nominated performance in "Taxi Driver" - what unique controversy arose when Disney tried to block her from taking that role, and how did her mother resolve it?
    Question 2:
    During Foster's freshman year at Yale, what unprecedented security measures did the university implement to protect her, and how did this experience influence her character choices in the films that followed?
    Question 3:
    When directing her first feature film "Little Man Tate" in 1991, what personal childhood experience did Foster draw from, and which famous child actor did she initially refuse to cast because she felt he was "too well-adjusted"?
    Question 4:
    What unexpected skill did Foster develop for her role in "Nell" that was so convincing, three universities offered her honorary linguistics degrees, and how does she still use this ability in her current directing work?
    Question 5:
    In 2016, Foster became the first person to achieve what unique Academy Award milestone involving both acting and directing nominations, and which previous nominee personally presented her with the honor?

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    5 mins
  • Mickey Mouse Trivia

    Mickey Mouse Trivia
    Nov 18 2024
    Question 1:
    Before Mickey Mouse made his synchronized-sound debut in "Steamboat Willie," Walt Disney lost the rights to his first successful character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - what specific contract clause did Universal Studios exploit to take Oswald, and how many Disney animators were poached in the process that led to Mickey's hasty creation?
    Question 2:
    While Mickey's voice is instantly recognizable, many don't realize that Walt Disney himself voiced the character from 1928 to 1947 - what severe throat condition forced Disney to finally give up the role, and which unlikely studio janitor became Mickey's voice for the next 30 years?
    Question 3:
    During World War II, Mickey Mouse became an unexpected military code word - what top-secret Allied invasion plans used "Mickey Mouse" as their official password, and how did this seemingly playful choice actually help identify a German spy?
    Question 4:
    In 1935, the League of Nations awarded Walt Disney a special medal for creating Mickey Mouse - what global crisis was Mickey credited with helping to address, and how many countries reported using Mickey's films for this specific purpose?
    Question 5:
    When Disneyland opened in 1955, what technical problem with Mickey's costume nearly derailed the character's presence at the park, and what innovative solution did Imagineer Bill Justice develop that's still used in character costumes today?
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    5 mins