Today In History with The Retrospectors Retrospectors Quiz of the Year 2024
Dec 20, 2024
Join in for the fourth annual quiz, where contestants tackle trivia about historical quirks and share hilarious holiday anecdotes. Discover what ‘Opus Dei’ means, the significance of the first Automat, and the novelty song from the Jamaican bobsled team. The hosts reflect on past podcast highlights, their winning moments, and engaging listener feedback. With festive cheer and friendly competition, this episode celebrates another year of unforgettable retrospection!
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Quiz of the Year Begins
- Rebecca jokingly attributes her potential quiz success to a highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM).
- Olly Mann introduces the Retrospectors Quiz of the Year, with Arion, Rebecca, and new scorekeeper Oli.
Festive Drinks
- The Retrospectors celebrate Christmas with various drinks, including beer for Arion, a wine and tonic concoction for Rebecca, and Pinot Grigio for Olly.
- Arion's beer choice, Cooper's, is considered outdated in Australia's current beer culture.
Rene and Renata References
- Rebecca and her husband frequently quote and reference the 80s duo 'Rene and Renata'.
- Their interactions are likened to two AI chatbots exchanging pre-programmed responses.