Hamish & Andy Plus + Quizmas Time Ep 6 - The Aussie Cricket Captain Saves the Day!
Jan 14, 2026
Hamish and Andy dive into a quirky Quizmas special filled with fun challenges. They tackle naming countries alphabetically and reveal surprising connections between Bond singers. A surprise phone call to cricket captain Pat Cummins turns a quiz disaster into triumph as he solves a riddle about Severus Snape. Plus, they play with anagrams and reminisce about the horror film The Ring. With a brain-busting riddle and creative mash-ups, the excitement keeps bubbling until the hosts hint at what's next!
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Small Gaps Cost Big In Quick Quizzes
- The hosts struggle with a multi-part alphabetical countries question and reveal common blind spots under pressure.
- Small knowledge gaps (like forgetting Albania) can cost easy points in quick quizzes.
Bond Themes Tie Diverse Singers
- Multiple famous singers (Tina Turner, Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow) are connected by performing James Bond theme songs.
- Recognizing thematic links across artists helps answer pop-culture mashup questions quickly.
Pat Cummins Saves The Day
- Hamish and Andy call Pat Cummins as their phone-a-friend and he instantly answers the Harry Potter question correctly as Severus Snape.
- Pat's quick help is framed as a captain-like comeback that saves the show's momentum and the hosts' embarrassment.
