Hamish & Andy Plus + Quizmas Time Ep 7 - The Quizmaster drops the ball!
Jan 21, 2026
A quizmaster blunders, leading Hamish and Andy to seize the chance for some playful cheating. They dive into quirky trivia about US states, reveal the hilarious 'Boaty McBoatface' naming saga, and ponder the peculiar nature of the 1900 Olympics featuring live birds. The duo also explores dark themes in classic films like Willy Wonka and juggle amusing AFL nickname histories. With rapid-fire trivia rounds, they celebrate their quiz victories, topped off with sweet cupcakes and a hearty laugh!
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They Gamified A Host Mistake
- Hamish and Andy trick Magic Mike into awarding a point by rushing him and exploiting a misheard answer.
- They celebrate the cheeky 'cheat' as player skill and liken it to pub trivia marking errors.
Boaty McBoatface Lives On In Memory
- Andy recounts the Boaty/Boddy McBoatface saga when a public poll overwhelmingly chose a jokey ship name.
- They note authorities ultimately ignored the popular result despite near-unanimous public votes.
Reframe To Reveal Obscure Answers
- The hosts use playful, oblique clues to reinterpret movie plots into quiz answers.
- That reframing helps them land creative but correct responses like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.