Trivia quiz nerds Sarah and Fred have a new trivia-themed podcast.
The Not an Alias Podcast combines quizzes with discussions of the TV show Alias.
Deep dives
The Salem Witch Trials and Exoneration
On October 31st, 2001, Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift signed a bill exonerating the last five women still officially implicated in the Salem Witch Trials.
Famous Cemeteries
Highgate Cemetery in London, Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C., and La Recoleta in Buenos Aires are among the most visited cemeteries in the world.
Dreamcatchers and Native American Culture
Dreamcatchers are woven to replicate spider webs and are used as protective charms for babies in some Native American and First Nations cultures, although they have been commercialized and re-appropriated by non-native new age groups.
Not an Alias Podcast Overview
The Not an Alias Podcast is a trivia show that combines quizzes with discussions of the TV show Alias. Listeners don't need to be fans of Alias to enjoy the podcast, as the episodes are structured with a brief recap of the show and then dive into trivia quizzes based on obscure references from each episode. The hosts write questions based on themes like poison, cameras, or India, connecting them to specific moments or topics in the show. After the quizzes, the hosts indulge in discussions and jokes about the episode watched. While some fans appreciate this casual banter, others fast forward to the trivia section or skip straight to the next episode. The hosts enjoy critiquing the show from a lighthearted and persnickety perspective, focusing on continuity, old technology, and memorable moments. Their trivia quizzes, along with the conversations and jests, make for an entertaining and enjoyable experience for both fans and non-fans of Alias.
Sarah and Fred are trivia quiz nerds who have been doing trivia nights in Paris for years and now have a new trivia-themed podcast. In this episode we get together to discuss trivia quizzing, and to quiz each other with our own trivia questions. In this first part we get to know Sarah and Fred again, talk about their new podcast and then Sarah quizzes me with some cleverly-written questions. Can you understand and answer the questions? The quizzing continues in part 2.
