Hamish & Andy Plus + Quizmas Time Ep 8 - The cupcakes might be on here!
Jan 28, 2026
A festive trivia round with quirky rules, cupcakes and cheeky lifelines. Rapid-fire pop culture stumps and wins, from cocktail ID to a famous meme origin. They debate art, puppetry and fencing terms, mash up movie titles and solve a surprising riddle. Energetic banter and buzzy quiz moments keep things playful.
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How To Earn Points Playing Along
- Hamish clarifies scoring: if a listener says the answer before the hosts, they earn the point.
- Use timing to compete fairly when playing along at home.
Small Prizes, Big Drama
- The hosts treat the quiz's final question as the high-stakes moment despite modest prizes.
- That framing amplifies tension and makes small rewards (cupcakes) feel significant.
Millionaire Near-Miss In The Wilderness
- Hamish and Andy recount playing the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire app while traveling, nearly reaching the million question in Milford Sound.
- Their campfire celebration was muted by a local's casual reaction, highlighting different emotional stakes.