The Answer’s a Lemon

The Answer’s a Lemon

The smartest icebreakers from the dumbest dudes. Tired of boring small talk that all plays out the same? Impress your next date/your coworkers during a meeting/strangers in the Starbucks line with questions certain to get attention and some laughs. Featuring the unique, labyrinthine mind of the God of Odd (Mr. Conor Fitz [PsyD]) and the easily excitable, humble host (Evan Ciejka) these two friends show you just how easy it is to strike up a conversation that’s memorable, to say the least. New episodes of The Answer’s a Lemon every other Tuesday.

Episodes

August 5, 2025 67 mins

Not too hot, not too cold, this episode's juuuuuust right.

 

Questions asked:

  • Would you rather be too hot or too cold?
  • What mundane, everyday task should be the next Olympic event?
  • What personal hell does Satan have sequestered away in a small corner of the Inferno awaiting you?
  • Why should I care about your favorite piece of obscure media?

 

 

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CW: Insects 00:07:00 - 00:12:45

This is a good episode, trust us.

Questions asked:

  • What opinion survey would you ask the world?
  • What fictional technology/magic item do you want to exist?
  • Name a classic pair, like salt and pepper. Do they actually like each other or is it just a working relationship? - @benedictsred on x
  • What song just never gets old?

 

 

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July 8, 2025 64 mins

Happy Summer, y'all.

 

Questions asked:

  • There's plenty of debate on the best place for a summer vacation. But what's the worst place?
  • Clash of the grilltop titans: burgers or dogs?
  • How are you improving fireworks?
  • Which president are you teaming up with for your family's lawn game tournament?

 

 

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June 24, 2025 55 mins

Whoa, what an episode. It's really good! Apparently, Evan loves straight lines.

 

Questions asked:

  • What's your 1920s gangster nickname?
  • What's adorable on the outside until you fully understand or experience it?
  • What instrument has the most sex appeal?
  • Which anime battle has impacted you the most?

 

 

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Apparently, Evan got really heavy on a lot of these questions. We hope you're into that kinda thing.

 

Questions asked:

  • If your childhood was a video game, describe the final boss?
  • You're a celebrity. What company do you want to partner with for a limited release? (Bonus: What is it?)
  • What's your favorite smell?
  • In a world of sentient jellybeans, which flavor rules in the apocalyptic wasteland?

 

 

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May 27, 2025 73 mins

Come now, me hearties, and let me spin ye a yarn about the dourest pirates there every be.

 

Questions asked:

  • Favorite obscure song?
  • What sport (no E) would you want to be good at?
  • Your palette is cleansed. What food do you want to try first?
  • Blackbeard kept lit candles in his beard. What's your pirate intimidation factor?

 

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  • I...
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May 13, 2025 53 mins

Diego used Flamethrower. It was super effective!

 

Questions asked:

  • What was the skill that you really wanted as a kiddo, but were unable to achieve?
  • What are your pet(s)'s four Pokemon moves?
  • About what "insignificant" subject are you madly passionate?
  • What unitasker do we actually need?

 

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April 29, 2025 74 mins

Evan got to meet people in real life. It was dope because you're dope.

 

Questions asked:

  • Which punctuation mark represents you?
  • You win mega millions. What is your first fun purchase?
  • Calling all artists! What would you want your local craft fair booth to be?
  • You've been inducted into the human being hall of fame. What for?

 

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April 15, 2025 74 mins

CW: nightmares, body horror (teeth, eyeballs).  00:09:54-00:15:12

 

Wanna trade media?

 

Questions asked:

  • What concept/experience do we need a word for in English?
  • If you could eliminate one household chore from existence, what would it be?
  • Two-for-one special. You have to get a matching tattoo with someone. Who and what?
  • What media do you have that you don't think anyone else ever will?

 

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    April 1, 2025 70 mins

    Please don't vote for us.

     

    Questions asked:

    • If you were to get one, what would your next piercing be?
    • What band has zero right being as good as they are?
    • What's something you just don't give a shit about?
    • Congratulations on your political nomination. What tune are you blasting to open your rally?

     

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    Mark as Played
    March 18, 2025 62 mins

    We yell at each other a lot in this episode. We deserve it.

     

    Questions asked:

    • Hollywood called. You landed a gig as an extra. What movie and what part?\
    • What is your favorite cutesy phrase? (Shakin' bacon, later alligator, let's rock and roll)
    • What is your thrifting holy grail?
    • What's your go-to kitchen hack?

     

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    March 4, 2025 89 mins

    Raise your malort, it's another episode!

    Mistborn spoilers from 1:25:40 - 1:27:48.

    Questions asked:

    • What conspiracy theory are you starting?
    • What's the most memorable moment you got out of reading a book?
    • Which nondescript item of yours is most sentimental?
    • You're racing the Iditarod. What are your dogs names?

     

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    This one's for you Marisa!

     

    Questions asked:

    • What equipment from Zelda do you want to own?
    • What's in your dragon hoard?
    • What shouldn't you be listening to at the gym that you still do?
    • What does your cult worship?

     

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    Friends talking about animal friends.

     

    Questions asked:

    • If you could have a dog-sized dinosaur as a pet, what would it be?
    • Do you have a best concert memory?
    • What's your go-to family comfort food?
    • What do you like about frogs?

     

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    Wonder how long this'll last?

     

    Questions asked:

    • Ignore the morality of cannibalism, what is the most delicious dieter? (Vegetarian, all-arounder, ketogenic, etc.)
    • You can get rid of having to do all chores save for one. Which is it?
    • You could have a LEGO set of anything, what is it? (Leah)
    • How do you alleviate the blues when you're feeling sad?

     

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    Mark as Played
    January 7, 2025 66 mins

    A new year is upon us and the same nonsense is coming from your speakers.

     

    Conor talks about Bingo. It makes Evan stressed.

     

    Questions asked:

    • What job do you really want robots to take over?
    • What fictional sport do you want made a reality?
    • What's a minor goal you want to achieve?
    • What's something you know too much about?

     

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    December 24, 2024 90 mins

    The creepiest episode we've ever done.

     

    Happy Holidays -- love ya, see you next year!

     

    Questions asked:

    • Oh no, you're on the naughty list. How are you convincing Santa to change his mind?
    • What band needs to make a holiday album?
    • What would be your ideal tree topper, regardless of tradition?
    • Which present (given or received) holds a dear, dear place in your heart?
    • Santa's Reindeer ate some ecoli carrots. What is St. Nick's B-...
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    December 10, 2024 58 mins

    Hoooooooooooboy!

     

    Technical difficulties and mental lapses abound in this manic pixie dream episode.

     

    Please check out SOS Pro Wrestling on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtoktQ66MfEf7k7Y013SDQ

     

    R.I.P. Big Cat

     

    Questions asked:

    • What's your comfort show/movie?
    • Your application to become a demon has been accepted. What mildly annoying curse do you create for Satan's practical exam?
    • What's your favor...
    Mark as Played
    November 26, 2024 54 mins

    Our favorite part of YOUR personality? That you have great taste in podcasts. :)

     

    Questions asked:

    • What's a mutation you want to see in people?
    • Coffee or tea?
    • Would you rather be a scamp, an imp, or a rascal?
    • What's your favorite part about your personality?

     

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    November 12, 2024 57 mins

    Pet your sabrecat, tip your maid, and roll a joint because we're watching DBZ Abridged, kids.

    DBZA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nYozPLpJRE&list=PL6EC7B047181AD013

     

    Questions asked:

    • Of which Pokemon nickname are you proudest?
    • Weed names are dope (lol). What would you call your new strain?
    • You're a unit in a tactical JRPG. What class have you enlisted as?
    • What media from your formative years should someone expe...
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