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(00:10):
Happy April Fool's Day this week.
I've got one of the biggest fools on screen, Austin Powers.
All three movies are in the spotlight this week, with each
movie getting one round to itself.
If you're looking for more trivia or extra credit content,
head over to dorkygeekynerdy.com.
(00:31):
This is episode 374 of the Dorky, Geeky Nerdy Trivia
podcast. I'm your host and quartermaster,
Brian Rollins. Let's get groovy, baby.
The dorky round. Austin Powers #1 What was the
(00:51):
full title of the first Austin Powers movie?
Austin Powers International Man of mystery #2 Who played the
(01:11):
title character Austin Powers. Mike Myers #3 What British
actress played Vanessa Kensington?
(01:39):
Elizabeth Hurley #4, who played the therapist for Scott and
Doctor Evil. Carrie Fisher #5 Doctor Evil is
(02:02):
a spoof of what Bond villain? Ernst Stavro Blofeld,
specifically the version played by Donald Pleasants in You Only
Live Twice Number six. Who did Mike Myers originally
(02:27):
want to play Doctor Evil? Jim Carrey Scheduling conflicts
with Liar Liar left him unavailable for the role #7
(02:49):
After thawing from cryostasis, Mr. Bigglesworth was portrayed
by what breed of a cat? A Sphinx cat #8 While The look
(03:10):
of Doctor Evil was based on Blofeld, his voice was based on
what long time producer and former boss of Mike Myers, Lorne
Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live #9 in what
(03:36):
year was the first Austin Powersmovie released?
It came out in 1997 #10 Mike Myers abandoned what project to
(03:58):
make this movie. Wayne's World 3 The geeky round
Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me Number one, who
(04:19):
joined the cast as Felicity Shagwell in The Spy Who Shagged
Me. Heather Graham #2 Michael York
played what character? Basil exposition #3 In addition
(04:55):
to Powers and Doctor Evil, Mike Myers played what other
character in the second film? Fat bastard #4 Verne Troyer
(05:15):
joined the cast as what henchmanMini me #5 What 2 actors play
#2. Robert Wagner and Rob Lowe,
(05:48):
number six. Austin travels back in time to
what year? He visits 1969 #7.
(06:08):
The second film is the only one of the trilogy to receive an
Oscar nomination. For which category was it
nominated? Best makeup #8 Mindy Sterling
(06:32):
reprises her role as witch henchwoman Frau fabisina #9 At
the start of the film, Vanessa is revealed to be what?
(07:02):
A fembot #10 Doctor Evil travelsback in time to steal what
Austin Powers mojo. The nerdy round Austin Powers
(07:28):
gold member number one What singer joined the cast as Foxy
Cleopatra? Beyoncé number two Time travel
(07:49):
is once again used in an Austin Powers movie.
This time they travel to what year?
They go to 1975 #3 Scott Evil presents his father with what
(08:13):
deadly creation? Sharks with laser beams attached
to their heads #4 Who played Austin's father Nigel Powers?
(08:42):
Michael Caine #5 What was Goldmember's actual name?
Johann Vandersmoot number six The finale reveals that Austin
(09:07):
and Doctor Evil are related. How are they related?
They're brothers #7 Gold member is of what nationality?
(09:37):
Dutch #8 who directed Gold member?
Jay Roach. He directed all three Austin
Powers movies #9 in the film within a film Austin Pussy, who
(10:04):
plays Austin Powers Tom Cruise #10 footage of young Michael
Keane was lifted from what 1967 movie?
(10:34):
Hurry sundown and we are done with Austin Powers trivia.
How did you manage? I'll have more film trilogy's
coming this season and beyond. Let me know what film trilogy I
should tackle next. Next week.
It's geography trivia. It's the first of several
(10:57):
similarly themed episodes you'llsee this season.
Here's a clue. What are the three largest
cities in the United States? OK, so it's not a complex
teaser. I admit this new format makes
production easier, but the teasers are a little more
challenging. I'll get the hang of this, I
(11:19):
hope. See you back here on Wednesday.
This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast.
If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff,
consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy.
(11:41):
This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian
Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are
looking to have your book turnedinto an audiobook, contact me at
The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by
(12:02):
the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on
Spotify. This podcast is copyrighted by
Brian Rollins. All rights reserved.
Thanks for listening. Immortality isn't just about
(12:28):
living forever. Sometimes it's about forever.
Refusing to let things die. For his 15th birthday, David
Rose wishes for things to go back to the way they were.
He wants the nightmares to end, the bullies to leave, and the
claustrophobic memories of his near drowning to disappear, not
to mention his surreal encounterwith a mythical creature.
(12:51):
He stands with his little sisterRachel in front of their
mother's grave and pledges to seek the truth about what really
happened on that terrible evening a year ago.
But this quest for truth threatens to unleash a sinister
plot centuries in the making. David must awaken in time to the
incredible truth, to his new found powers, and to the
(13:14):
realization that to protect his family and survive in a world
he's always known, he must come to grips with the dark secrets
of a world he never knew existed.
Evolved Publishing presents an extraordinary adventure through
time, an epic tale of hesitant heroism and the timeless battle
between good and evil in the first book in the David Rose
(13:38):
series of young adult fantasies,The Awakening of David Rose,
written by Daryl Rothman and narrated by Brian Rollins,
available now on Audible, iTunes, Spotify, and more.
Happy April Fool's Day this week.
I've got one of the biggest fools on screen, Austin Powers.
All three movies are in the spotlight this week, with each
movie getting one round to itself.
If you're looking for more trivia or extra credit content,
head over to dorkygeekynerdy.com.
(00:31):
This is episode 374 of the Dorky, Geeky Nerdy Trivia
podcast. I'm your host and quartermaster,
Brian Rollins. Let's get groovy, baby.
The dorky round. Austin Powers #1 What was the
(00:51):
full title of the first Austin Powers movie?
Austin Powers International Man of mystery #2 Who played the
(01:11):
title character Austin Powers. Mike Myers #3 What British
actress played Vanessa Kensington?
(01:39):
Elizabeth Hurley #4, who played the therapist for Scott and
Doctor Evil. Carrie Fisher #5 Doctor Evil is
(02:02):
a spoof of what Bond villain? Ernst Stavro Blofeld,
specifically the version played by Donald Pleasants in You Only
Live Twice Number six. Who did Mike Myers originally
(02:27):
want to play Doctor Evil? Jim Carrey Scheduling conflicts
with Liar Liar left him unavailable for the role #7
(02:49):
After thawing from cryostasis, Mr. Bigglesworth was portrayed
by what breed of a cat? A Sphinx cat #8 While The look
(03:10):
of Doctor Evil was based on Blofeld, his voice was based on
what long time producer and former boss of Mike Myers, Lorne
Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live #9 in what
(03:36):
year was the first Austin Powersmovie released?
It came out in 1997 #10 Mike Myers abandoned what project to
(03:58):
make this movie. Wayne's World 3 The geeky round
Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me Number one, who
(04:19):
joined the cast as Felicity Shagwell in The Spy Who Shagged
Me. Heather Graham #2 Michael York
played what character? Basil exposition #3 In addition
(04:55):
to Powers and Doctor Evil, Mike Myers played what other
character in the second film? Fat bastard #4 Verne Troyer
(05:15):
joined the cast as what henchmanMini me #5 What 2 actors play
#2. Robert Wagner and Rob Lowe,
(05:48):
number six. Austin travels back in time to
what year? He visits 1969 #7.
(06:08):
The second film is the only one of the trilogy to receive an
Oscar nomination. For which category was it
nominated? Best makeup #8 Mindy Sterling
(06:32):
reprises her role as witch henchwoman Frau fabisina #9 At
the start of the film, Vanessa is revealed to be what?
(07:02):
A fembot #10 Doctor Evil travelsback in time to steal what
Austin Powers mojo. The nerdy round Austin Powers
(07:28):
gold member number one What singer joined the cast as Foxy
Cleopatra? Beyoncé number two Time travel
(07:49):
is once again used in an Austin Powers movie.
This time they travel to what year?
They go to 1975 #3 Scott Evil presents his father with what
(08:13):
deadly creation? Sharks with laser beams attached
to their heads #4 Who played Austin's father Nigel Powers?
(08:42):
Michael Caine #5 What was Goldmember's actual name?
Johann Vandersmoot number six The finale reveals that Austin
(09:07):
and Doctor Evil are related. How are they related?
They're brothers #7 Gold member is of what nationality?
(09:37):
Dutch #8 who directed Gold member?
Jay Roach. He directed all three Austin
Powers movies #9 in the film within a film Austin Pussy, who
(10:04):
plays Austin Powers Tom Cruise #10 footage of young Michael
Keane was lifted from what 1967 movie?
(10:34):
Hurry sundown and we are done with Austin Powers trivia.
How did you manage? I'll have more film trilogy's
coming this season and beyond. Let me know what film trilogy I
should tackle next. Next week.
It's geography trivia. It's the first of several
(10:57):
similarly themed episodes you'llsee this season.
Here's a clue. What are the three largest
cities in the United States? OK, so it's not a complex
teaser. I admit this new format makes
production easier, but the teasers are a little more
challenging. I'll get the hang of this, I
(11:19):
hope. See you back here on Wednesday.
This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast.
If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff,
consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy.
(11:41):
This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian
Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are
looking to have your book turnedinto an audiobook, contact me at
The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by
(12:02):
the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on
Spotify. This podcast is copyrighted by
Brian Rollins. All rights reserved.
Thanks for listening. Immortality isn't just about
(12:28):
living forever. Sometimes it's about forever.
Refusing to let things die. For his 15th birthday, David
Rose wishes for things to go back to the way they were.
He wants the nightmares to end, the bullies to leave, and the
claustrophobic memories of his near drowning to disappear, not
to mention his surreal encounterwith a mythical creature.
(12:51):
He stands with his little sisterRachel in front of their
mother's grave and pledges to seek the truth about what really
happened on that terrible evening a year ago.
But this quest for truth threatens to unleash a sinister
plot centuries in the making. David must awaken in time to the
incredible truth, to his new found powers, and to the
(13:14):
realization that to protect his family and survive in a world
he's always known, he must come to grips with the dark secrets
of a world he never knew existed.
Evolved Publishing presents an extraordinary adventure through
time, an epic tale of hesitant heroism and the timeless battle
between good and evil in the first book in the David Rose
(13:38):
series of young adult fantasies,The Awakening of David Rose,
written by Daryl Rothman and narrated by Brian Rollins,
available now on Audible, iTunes, Spotify, and more.
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