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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2020 · 29 MIN

August 23, 1938: Limericks and Famous Feuds with Percy Waxman

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On August 23, 1938, Information Please returns with another entertaining round of intellectual sparring, led by host Clifton Fadiman. Joining him is a panel of knowledgeable newspapermen, including Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Marcus Duffield, and guest Percy Waxman, associate editor of Cosmopolitan magazine. Together, they tackle questions that range from classic limericks and historical feuds to mixed drinks and nursery rhymes.This episode takes listeners on a unique journey through trivia, with Waxman adding humor and insight. The panel faces challenges identifying poetic stanzas, naming villains from classic novels, and recalling famous American political movements. With $5 on the line for each question they can’t answer, the experts strive to outwit the listeners. Tune in for a delightful mix of humor, history, and the occasional stumble, as the panelists keep things lively with quick wit and clever comebacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 23, 1938, Information Please returns with another entertaining round of intellectual sparring, led by host Clifton Fadiman. Joining him is a panel of knowledgeable newspapermen, including Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Marcus Duffield, and guest Percy Waxman, associate editor of Cosmopolitan magazine. Together, they tackle questions that range from classic limericks and historical feuds to mixed drinks and nursery rhymes.This episode takes listeners on a unique journey through trivia, with Waxman adding humor and insight. The panel faces challenges identifying poetic stanzas, naming villains from classic novels, and recalling famous American political movements. With $5 on the line for each question they can’t answer, the experts strive to outwit the listeners. Tune in for a delightful mix of humor, history, and the occasional stumble, as the panelists keep things lively with quick wit and clever comebacks. Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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