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The Trivia Podcast: You Should Know Better!

Every week join host Mike C. Nelson for trivia and comedy with his hilarious friends. Play along with two guests as we determine who is the smartest person in the world (for one week). About your host, Mike is a 3 time Jeopardy winning champion. You may recognize him from numerous tv appearances and commercials. Rate, review, subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod

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  1. 126

    A Very Special Holiday Episode! Billy Flynn vs. Spencer Grammer from Build A Prince

    Happy Holidays!! We have a fantastic and fun Holiday Episode of You Should Know Better! with the stars Billy Flynn (The Young and the Restless) and Spencer Grammer (Rick & Morty) of Build A Prince, a fictional podcast that is like a Hallmark movie for your ears written and produced by friend of the pod Jenni Melear. Billy is playing for Echoes of Hope and Spencer is playing for Maeday Rescue. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  2. 125

    100th Episode: Fred Warner vs. Jordan Schatz

    IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE! And to celebrate we are bringing back our guinea pigs and Mike's best friends Fred Warner (Pop Warner Comics) and Jordan Schatz (The Better Sleep Guy) to battle it out for Region Rat supremacy and tackle questions about hair metal, toys, female politicians, sports flicks, superheroes, sneakers and a wild double duty all about Chicago TV! Fred is playing for the LA Mission and Jordan is playing for the West Valley Animal Shelter. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  3. 124

    Melissa Klapper vs. Emmett Stanton

    Jeopardy Champs Melissa Klapper and Emmett Stanton go head-to-head in 4 rounds of challenging trivia where we get after famous paintings, stars, world cities in movie titles, alphabetical states, reality TV and a 20th century world history double duty round! Melissa is playing for Planned Parenthood and Emmett is playing for RISC Training. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  4. 123

    Jared Hillman vs. Natalie Lander

    The cutest couple in all the land Jared Hillman (Monster Jam Revved Up Recaps) and Natalie Lander (The Middle) square off this week in a trivia throwdown where we tackle Hello Kitty, super slow animals, HBO shows, fast food, theater cities and a Double Duty theme round! Jared is playing for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation while Natalie is playing for SHARE, Inc. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  5. 122

    Emily Maya Mills vs. Christian Duguay

    The lovebirds behind the sensational podcast VALLEY HEAT, Emily Maya Mills and Christian Duguay battle it out this week as we get after Ayn Rand, NBA teams, movies, Nobel Prize winners, Texas and a Double Duty round all about Comedy from the 80's & 90's. Emily is playing for Surfers Against Sewage and Christian is playing for Oceana. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  6. 121

    Amir Talai vs. Pej Vahdat

    Actor pals Amir Talai (Hazbin Hotel) and Pej Vahdat (The Old Man) go toe-to-toe in 4 rounds of trivia where we get into Twilight, 90's bands, sports, Breaking Bad, food exporting countries and a double duty all about the last 40 years of Presidential elections!! Amir is playing for Project ID while Pej is playing for Wags & Walks. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  7. 120

    Suresh Krishnan vs. Kevin Belle

    Jeopardy Champs Suresh Krishnan and Kevin Belle go head-to-head in 4 rounds of challenging trivia where we tackle The Breakfast Club, guitars, college nicknames, Sci-Fi films, Presidents and a killer World Geography double duty round! Suresh is playing for The Internet Archive and Kevin is playing for SMYAL. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  8. 119

    Dave Holmes vs. Irene White

    Everyone's favorites Dave Holmes (Esquire Magazine) and Irene White (Superstore) go head-to-head in 4 rounds of knock-down-drag-out trivia where we get into Speakers of the House, haunted cities, TV title pairs, oceans, biggest GDP countries and a super fun pop culture before & after Double Duty! Dave is playing for The Beta Cell Foundation while Irene is playing for The Entertainment Community Fund. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  9. 118

    Michael Gans vs. Richard Register

    Writing partners Michael Gans (Scream: The TV Series) and Richard Register (Celebrity Deathmatch) go toe-to-toe this week as we get into Funk bands, Wheaties boxes, Broadway, Shakespeare, the electoral college, Ru-Paul’s Drag Race and a groovy 1970’s Double Duty! Michael is playing for The Cameron Boyce Foundation and Richard is playing for Vote Forward. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  10. 117

    Kristen Ariza vs. Luke Robertson

    It's a bi-coastal clash as Kristen Ariza (The Accountant 2) reps the West Side vs. her dear pal Luke Robertson (Sally & Tom) who holds it down for the East Coast! We tackle rivers, state nicknames, shakespeare, TV, Harrison Ford and a Food & Drink Double Duty! Kristen is playing for Susan G. Komen while Luke is playing for God's Love We Deliver. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  11. 116

    Jared Watson vs. Brian Henegar

    Jeopardy Champs and great dudes Jared Watson and Brian Henegar join us this week for 4 rounds of challenging trivia where we get into Presidents, new wave bands, sports of the 21st century, board games and a unique Music & TV double duty round! Jared is playing for St. Jude and Brian is playing for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  12. 115

    Alana Johnston vs. Alison Rich

    Two of the funniest gals in town Alana Johnston (Self Esteem Party) and Alison Rich (Pathological) go head to head this week where we tackle questions about Goosebumps, newspapers, movies, Arrested Development characters and a very fun double duty theme round! Alana is playing for OXFAM while Alison is playing for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  13. 114

    Kyle More vs. Eian More

    Brother Battle this week as sibs Kyle More (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F) and Eian More (Perelman School of Medicine) see who Mom loves best as they tackle questions about football helmets, video games, Samuel L. Jackson, Peanuts characters and a super fun Before & After double duty round. Kyle is playing for MOTE and Eian is playing for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  14. 113

    Zabeth Russell vs. Opus Moreschi

    Funny folks with the best names ever: Zabeth Russell (Young Sheldon & The Connors) and Opus Moreschi (The Late Show) battle it out for 4 rounds of trivia where we tackle The Muppets, Public Enemy, 90's TV, pastas, Olypic cities and a very fun Double Duty theme round! Zabeth is playing for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary while Opus is playing for World Central Kitchen. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  15. 112

    Luigi de Guzman vs. Yungsheng Wang

    Stellar Jeopardy champs Luigi de Guzman and Yungsheng Wang join is this week for 4 rounds of trivia where we get into Presidential succession, planets, books of the 21st century, NHL cup winners, horror classics and a U.S. History double duty. Luigi is playing for KIND while Yungsheng is playing for It Gets Better! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  16. 111

    Kenton Chen vs. Iris Liu

    Incredible singer Kenton Chen (New album Sweetmouth coming in 2025) plays his good pal and rad actress Iris Liu (Based on a True Story) in a true trivia tilt where they grapple with Willy Wonka, toilet paper, movies from 2019, pastas, funny people and a musical food & drinks Double Duty round! Kenton is playing for Crescendo Young Musicians Guild while Iris is playing for Heal Palestine. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  17. 110

    Terryn Westbrook vs. Jon Button

    Married couple Terryn Westbrook (The new Matlock) and Jon Button (Touring Bassist for The Who) put their marriage on the line as they tackle questions about paintings, 90's TV, World Universities, Monopoly and famous music venues. Terryn is playing for Moms Demand Action while Jon is playing for Education Through Music Los Angeles. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  18. 109

    Valentina Garcia vs. Abra Tabak

    Commercial Queens Valentina Garcia (Latinas Acting Up!) and Abra Tabak (Empire Waist) join us this week for 4 rounds of love-filled trivia! Play along and see how you do with questions about La Bamba, The Last Supper, TV Commercials, Public Education, Summer Olympics and Pop Music. Valentina is playing for Youth Mentoring Connection and Abra is playing for Orphan Kitten Club. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  19. 108

    Chad Jamian vs. Chris Mollica

    Two talented gents join us this week on a jam packed You Should Know Better! Chad Jamian (Merv the Cat's Dad and one of the Fruit of the Loom Characters) playing for Kitten Rescue goes up against his dear pal Chris Mollica (After We're Over and Sofa King) who is playing for the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Play along and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to us and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

  20. 107

    Nora Zehetner vs. Allison Miller

    Bestie Battle!! Nora Zehetner (The Right Stuff & Boneyard) faces off against Allison Miller (A Million Little Things & 13 Reasons Why) in 4 rounds of pub-style trivia. Play along as we get into both Strawberry Shortcake and Pippi Longstocking! Nora is playing for Doctors Without Borders while Allison is playing for ANERA. Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod - please rate, subscribe and review!

  21. 106

    Season 3 Premiere: Luke Tennie vs. Esteban Dager

    Season 3 kicks of with a battle of best pals from South Florida! Luke Tennie (Shrinking and Nickel Boys) goes up against Esteban Dager (Suits and Players) for 4 rounds of pub style trivia. Luke is playing for Orphans Hope while Esteban is playing for The ALS Association. Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod - please rate, subscribe and review!

  22. 105

    REWIND: Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy vs. Patrick Babbitt

    Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy, the NEW co-host of You Should Know Better! for Season 3 faces off against her husband/comedian Patrick Babbitt (Short film: LUMP) in four rounds of trivia in this special REWIND episode. Jackie is playing for USA for the UN Refugee Agency and Patrick is playing for Chesapeake Bay Foundation. If you love Kathie Lee Gifford and super tight games - this one is for you! Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod - rate, subscribe and review!

  23. 104

    REWIND: Joel Johnstone vs. Jeff Meacham

    On this week's special REWIND, best friends Joel Johnstone (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Jeff Meacham (Blackish), hosts of the podcast Meeting Tom Cruise square off for four rounds of trivia. Joel is playing for Covenant House and Jeff is playing for Water.org. Music, sports and Gorbachev! Follow us for weekly trivia @youshouldknowbetterpod - rate, review and subscribe!

  24. 103

    REWIND: Steph Barkley vs. Sheila Carrasco

    This week Steph Barkley (Grapefruit and Bigfoot Famous) is up against Ghosts star Sheila Carrasco in four rounds of trivia in a very special REWIND episode. Steph is playing for @wearehfc and Sheila is playing for @everytown. Play along with the twists and turns of this game. Rate, subscribe and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  25. 102

    REWIND: Rolando Boyce vs. Joel Steingold

    "The Chi" Actors Rolando Boyce and Joel Steingold face off for four rounds of pub style trivia in this special REWIND episode. It's Chicago vs. Detroit! Rolando is playing for Mental Health Foundation and Joel is playing for School on Wheels. Join us and play along! @youshouldknowbetterpod

  26. 101

    REWIND: Jill Bartlett vs. Eric Price

    This week's joyous REWIND episode features Jill Bartlett (Amphibia) vs. Eric Price (Mad TV) facing off for four rounds of pub style trivia. Jill is playing for @weliftla and Eric is playing for @aspca. We get into 80s TV shows, 90s movies and Shandra McTuckett?! Rate, subscribe and review  @youshouldknowbetterpod

  27. 100

    REWIND: Sarah Jayne Jensen vs. India De Beaufort

    Let's REWIND to one of our favorite episodes from our early days and get ready for the most epic lightning round of all time! Sarah Jayne Jensen (Hairspray) and India de Beaufort (Night Court) face off for four rounds of trivia. Sarah Jayne is playing for @childrescuecoalition and India is playing for the National Women's History Museum. If you don't know the answer just write... Steve. Subscribe! Rate! Review! @youshouldknowbetterpod

  28. 99

    Jeff Bergman vs. Carla Delaney

    The married couple behind a billion voices! Join Jeff Bergman (The Voice of Bugs Bunny for over 30 years and Fred Flinstone) and Carla Delaney (Family Guy and Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they go head-to-head on 4 rounds of trivia including such topics as Cartoons, the biggest farming states, McDonald's best-selling items and a Double Duty all about the top 100 Albums of all time! Both guests are playing for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Listen, play along and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  29. 98

    Megan Rosati vs. Evan Watkins

    Let's help this indie filmmaking married couple get their latest project off the ground while we play 4 rounds of trivia and donate to two great charities! Megan Rosati vs. Evan Watkins as they tackle eye colors, movie thrillers, European nations, gemstones and a double duty that has not one but two Splooshes!! Listen, play along and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  30. 97

    REWIND: Josh Greenbaum vs. Ravi Patel

    Let's flashback to one of our favorite episodes.  Josh Greenbaum and Ravi Patel play each other in a hilarious 4 rounds of trivia.  Josh is playing for Young Storytellers and Ravi is playing for Action Against Hunger.  How do you like your pasta?  Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod 

  31. 96

    REWIND: Patty Guggenheim vs. Emily Pendergast

    This week in honor of Mother's Day we are REWINDING to one of our favorite episodes.  Patty Guggenheim and Emily Pendergast 'disappoint' their moms with this hilarious episode.  Patty is playing for 4 Ocean and Emily is playing for Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.  Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  32. 95

    Elizabeth Ho vs. Audrey Moore

    Get ready for another bestie battle!  Elizabeth Ho and Audrey Moore face off in four rounds of trivia for charity.  Elizabeth is playing for The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center and Audrey is playing for Native Hope.  Animals in film, Shakespeare and for the first time Arts and Crafts.  Listen, playalong and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.  

  33. 94

    Michael Urie vs. Jimmy Smagula

    This week friends Michael Urie (Shrinking, Spamalot) and Jimmy Smagula (Spamalot) play four rounds of trivia for charity.  Michael is playing for Everyday Action and Jimmy is playing for Best Friends Animal Society.  Character names as TV titles, Star Wars characters and a theme round!  Playalong and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  34. 93

    Amy Heidt vs. Amy Rhodes

    BATTLE OF THE AMYS! Join us this week with super creators Amy Heidt and Amy Rhodes.  Amy H is playing for National Abortion Federation and Amy R is playing for Alzheimer's Association.  Reality TV, Musicals and Starbucks!!!  Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  35. 92

    Ward Roberts vs. Eric Pankowski

    ** WATCH INVADERS FROM PROXIMA B MAY 31st ON VUDU/FANDANGO AT HOME** The Hoosier Hysterics join this week for four rounds of trivia for charity.  Ward Roberts is playing for St. Jude and Eric Pankowski is playing for JFN.  Podcasts, musicials and athletes in film! Play-along and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  36. 91

    Juveria Zaheer vs. David Sibley

    The return of the Jeopardy champs!  Juveria Zaheer and David Sibley join this week to face off in four rounds of trivia for charity.  Juveria is playing for CAMH and David is playing for Hope Street.  Best sellers, British Rock Groups and Before and After!  Listen, review and PLAYALONG!  Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.  

  37. 90

    Kunal Dudheker & Marissa Rivera

    We love a couple trivia battle! This week Kunal Dudheker and Marissa Rivera square off on trivia for charity.  Kunal is playing for PCRF and Marissa is playing for Dogs Without Borders.  Movie titles with pairs of names, Sex in the City characters, and a theme round!  Listen, rate and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  38. 89

    Eric Edelstein vs. Gabriel Tigerman

    This week it's a clubhouse brawl between Eric Edelstein and Gabriel Tigerman.  Eric is playing for the Tegan & Sara Foundation and Gabriel is playing for the Beagle Freedom Project.  Baseball, Lord of the Rings and female politicians.  Subscribe and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  39. 88

    Kathryn Feeney vs. Kira Kalush

    This week besties Kathryn Feeney and Kira Kalush face each other in a trivia battle for charity!  Kathryn is playing for Project for the Innocent and Kira is playing for Moms First.  Best Picture winners through the decades, top reality shows of all times and popular karoake songs! Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.  

  40. 87

    Dan Goor vs. Jonathan Groff

    BATTLE OF THE SHOW WRITER/CREATORS! Dan Goor (Brooklyn 99, Killing It) and Jonathan Groff (Blackish, This Fool) are facing off in four rounds of trivia for charity. Dan is playing for the Alzheimer's Association and Jonathan is playing for One Kid One World.  Taco Bell desserts, science fiction films, deodorants and OJ trial attorneys? Playalong and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  41. 86

    Joel Hadley vs. Mike Glazer

    This week Joel Hadley is playing against his friend Mike Glazer. Joel is playing for Best Friends Animal Society and Mike is playing for Imerman Angels. Teen Movies of the 2000s, Parks and Rec actors and Professional sports logos! Rate, review, subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  42. 85

    Andrew Roffe vs. Bill Doucette

    Stand ups play trivia! We have Andrew Roffe vs. Bill Doucette this week. Andrew is playing for Providence Farm and Bill is playing for Dana Farber. Pickles, sitcom ladies, the films of Robin Williams and more famous WILLIAMS/S. Follow subscribe and playalong - @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  43. 84

    Shantira Jackson vs. Nnamdi Ngwe

    This week friends Shantira Jackson and Nnamdi Ngwe face off in four rounds of pub style trivia. Shantira is playing for Bard Prison Initiative and Nnamdi is playing for National Black Child Development. Pop music through the ages, rental car companies and up and down words! Follow us and playalong with @youshouldknowbetterpod .

  44. 83

    Chris Witaske vs. John Hartman

    Two commercial kings and a ghost! This episode features Chris Witaske (The Bear) and John Hartman (Ghosts) two long time improv friends facing off for four rounds of trivia. Chris and John are playing for National Runway Safeline. Chicago flicks, casinos and literature in music! Rate, subscribe and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  45. 82

    KD Chalk vs. Chris Chalk

    This week The Chalks have a showdown! Married couple KD Chalk (Our Deadly Vows) is playing for Endo Black and Chris Chalk (When They See Us) is playing for Equal Justice Initiative. Soul Music, wine variatials and US History from 2014. Listen, playalong and follow us at @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  46. 81

    Dr. Sumun Pendakur vs. Sunil Malhotra

    Dr. Sumun Pendakur and Sunil Malhotra face off this week in four rounds of trivia for charity. They are both playing for @doctorswithoutborders. General knowledge, numbers in TV show titles, and alliterative famous people! Join us as we smash the patriarchy. Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod

  47. 80

    Rich Sommer vs. Lennon Parham

    This week Rich Sommer (Mad Men, Minx) and Lennon Parham (Minx, Veep) compete in four rounds of pub style trivia for charity! Rich is playing for Every Day Action and Lennon is playing for Color of Change. Art, football stadiums, films based on memorable characters and a themed Double Duty round! Review and subscribe to @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  48. 79

    Jason Carter vs. Tanner Thomason

    Battle of the Entertainment Reporters! Jason Carter (Jason Unleashed) and Tanner Thomason (Dish Nation) square off in four rounds of pop culture trivia. Jason is playing for @aspca and Tanner is playing for the Alzheimer's Research Foundation. Enjoy these fast response pop culture junkies! Follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  49. 78

    Annie Sertich vs. Mitch Silpa

    Welcome to 2024! Annie Sertich (Station 19, Curb) and Mitch Silpa (Bridesmaids, Spy) join us this week to play trivia for charity. Annie is playing for @straycatalliance and Mitch is playing for @projectangelfood. Big bang boom your way through this ep! Rate and subscribe to @youshouldknowbetterpod.

  50. 77

    Brett Maline vs. Michael Strassner

    Put on your tie and join us this week for four rounds of pub style trivia with friends Brett Maline (Loki) and Michael Strassner (Young Rock). Brett is playing for Shriners and Michael is playing for ZTP Foundation. Television before and after round, Heisman winners and the greatest JOCK JAMS! Rate, review and subscribe to @youshouldknowbetterpod.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Every week join host Mike C. Nelson for trivia and comedy with his hilarious friends. Play along with two guests as we determine who is the smartest person in the world (for one week). About your host, Mike is a 3 time Jeopardy winning champion. You may recognize him from numerous tv appearances and commercials. Rate, review, subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpod

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Every week join host Mike C. Nelson for trivia and comedy with his hilarious friends. Play along with two guests as we determine who is the smartest person in the world (for one week). About your host, Mike is a 3 time Jeopardy winning champion. You may recognize him from numerous tv appearances...

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