PODCAST · history
Who What When
by South Carolina Public Radio
Who What When is an interactive gameshow from South Carolina Public Radio that takes you on a journey through history and pop culture. On each episode, hosts Daniel Thompson and Brandon Gray quiz listeners about important people and moments throughout the ages, share little-known trivia, and generally try to have fun with our collective past.
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Island Time
We hope you brought your sunscreen this week because we’re heading to the beach with this episode about notable islands around the world. We'll test your knowledge of historical events that happened on islands, mainstream movies that aren’t about the mainland, and stories that will have you saying, “Shore-ly you can’t be serious!”Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Canada – Live from Greenville, SC
This week, we’re devoting the show to the history and pop culture of our friends to the north, Canada. We’ll see how well you know celebrities from Canada, travel around the country for a geography quiz, and hear quotes extolling the greatness of the Great White North – can you tell which ones were said by actual Canadians? This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Greenville, SC.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Broadway History
You better not be throwing away your shot, because it's Broadway week here on Who What When. We’ll test your knowledge of celebrities who got their start on the stage, reminisce about movie adaptations of stage musicals, and share stories of Broadway shows that are maybe too bizarre to be real. We'll also speak with historian and author David Armstrong about the origins of Broadway musicals.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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BONUS: Well Read Cats
Hi, podcaster listener! We're back with another bonus Who What When episode featuring material we didn't have time for on our main shows. This time, we're joined by University of South Carolina Literature Professor Catherine Keyser for a special quiz crafted specifically for her.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The 30s
This week, we’re firing up the Who What When time machine and heading back to the 1930s. We’ll test your knowledge of the decade’s biggest moments, get schooled in 1930s slang, and hear some colorful headlines from the era that prove the past isn’t all black and white. We’ll also chat with University of South Carolina Literature Professor Catherine Keyser about the lasting impact the decade had on popular literature.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Video Games (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode exploring the history of video games. Join us for quizzes about famous video game franchises, games that have gotten the Hollywood movie treatment over the years, and home consoles that didn’t stand the test of time. We’ll also speak with University of South Carolina professor Dr. Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe about the growing popularity of esports.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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US History — Live from Christ Church Episcopal School (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode recorded in front of an audience of 400 middle schoolers at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. Join us for games based on their 8th grade US history curriculum, including a quiz about our country’s establishing documents, pop songs rewritten to be about the Founding Fathers, and stories from the life of Benjamin Franklin that may be too hard to believe.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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British Invasion
This week is all about a very special relationship: the United States and the United Kingdom. We’re heading across the pond for a British Invasion edition of Who What When! We’ll test your knowledge of American remakes of British entertainment, determine which U.S v U.K. war historical events come from, and learn more about the exciting life of Winston Churchill. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The World's Oceans
Get your scuba gear on, because we’re exploring the Seven Seas on this special ocean themed episode of Who What When. We’ll sail to the cinema with some ocean-inspired flicks, explore significant moments from aquatic history, and hear tales from the salty seas that may be too strange to be true. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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American Anniversaries
Cue the fireworks because this week we are celebrating all things... well, everything! It’s America’s 250th birthday, which means it’s time for an episode about very American anniversaries. We’ll test your knowledge of notable anniversaries dating back to the Revolutionary War, check our calendars for other important dates in history, and determine whether some patriotic speeches are from history or Hollywood. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The 40s
This week, we're hopping into the Who What When time machine and swinging our way right into the 1940s! We’ll test your knowledge of important firsts from the decade, take a trip to the cinema for a game about famous 1940s films, and hear three stories from World War II that may be too hard to believe. Can you guess our lie? Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Food History
This week's episode is a feast for the mind with games about cuisine through the ages. We'll explore the timeline of some tasty favorites, figure out if bizarre snack stories are “chew” or false, and hear three stories from food history that may be too wild to believe. We'll also speak with food historian David Shields about ingredients that were almost lost to time.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Royalty (Encore)
This week, we revisit our kingly episode featuring games all about royalty. Coming up, can you match the royal with the actor who portrayed them on screen? We’ll also see how well you know regents with the names Elizabeth, Charles, Louis, and Henry. And we’ll hear three stories from history about the royal origins of famous sayings. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.----Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Famous Inventions
This week, we’re discovering famous inventions throughout history, and hoping for some light bulb moments of our own along the way. We’ll test your ingenuity with quizzes about famous inventions in history, the movie inventions we wish we had, and a real-life heated invention rivalry between two well-known inventors.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Fashion (Encore)
This week, we’re revisiting our exploration of the history of fashion. We’ll see how well you know fashion fads throughout history, test your knowledge of celebrity trendsetters, and see if you can tell real stories about the origins of famous fashion brands apart from the one we made up.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, whowhatwhenshow.org.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Board Games
This week, we’re rolling the dice on the history of board games. We'll explore games that didn’t stand the test of time and others that may sound a little too strange to exist. We’ll also speak with a board game expert Mirek Stolee of the Strong National Museum of Play about important moments from tabletop gaming history. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The 50s
This week, we’re traveling back to the 1950s with quizzes about this mid-century decade. We’ll test your knowledge of 50s pop culture, see if you can tell real Dwight D. Eisenhower quotes from movie speeches, and speak with University of South Carolina historian Dr. Joseph November about technological innovations from the 1950s. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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BONUS: Rock and Roll Before and After
Hi again, podcaster listener! We're back with another bonus Who What When episode featuring material we didn't have time for on-air. This time, we're joined by our producer AT Shire for a special rock and roll edition of "Before and After."Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Rock and Roll
This week, we're jamming out to the history of rock and roll. We’ll test your knowledge of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, score some points with a game about rockers who became composers, and head out on the road with rock and roll tour stories that may be too hard to believe. We'll also speak with composer and College of Charleston educator Yiorgos Vassilandonakis about the history of rock music and artists who may need to be revisited.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Children's Literature
This week, we’re flipping through the pages of the history of children’s literature. Join us for quizzes about celebrities who have written kids books, fantastic stories from the life of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” author Roald Dahl, and more. We’ll also speak with University of South Carolina educators Valerie Byrd Fort and Maragret Cook Jackson about the importance of children’s literature and preparing the next generation of teachers.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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BONUS: Slanguage Arts — Live from Christ Church Episcopal School
Hello podcast listener! Sometimes when we produce episodes, we end up with more material than we can use on our radio program. So, we decided to begin releasing bonus podcasts, beginning with this one. We had so much fun recording our recent live show at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC that we walked away with an extra game. Join us for a special Gen Z and Alpha edition of "Slanguage Arts."Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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US History — Live from Christ Church Episcopal School
This week, we bring you a special episode recorded in front of an audience of 400 middle schoolers at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. Join us for games based on their 8th grade US history curriculum, including a quiz about our country’s establishing documents, pop songs rewritten to be about the Founding Fathers, and stories from the life of Benjamin Franklin that may be too hard to believe.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Video Games
This week, we're popping a quarter in the old arcade cabinet and exploring the history of video games. Join us for quizzes about famous video game franchises, games that have gotten the Hollywood movie treatment over the years, and home consoles that didn’t stand the test of time. We’ll also speak with University of South Carolina professor Dr. Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe about the growing popularity of esports.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The 70s (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode looking back on the 1970s with quizzes about the pop culture of the era. We’ll test your knowledge of 70s TV shows, look back on some of the major events from the era, and see if you can guess the 70s tune with just four simple clues.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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DC Comics
This week, we’re donning our super suits and flying into the world of DC Comics, from blockbuster movies to classic comic books. We’ll play some DC trivia, see how well you remember the actors who have portrayed the Caped Crusader on film, and put your supervillain knowledge to the test with a game mixing real and fake DC bad guys. We’ll also speak with the College of Charleston's Dr. Julie Davis about teaching comic books and the lasting influence of DC characters on popular culture.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Dogs (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode about man's best friend. We’ll see if you can match presidential dogs with their owners in chief, look back on famous canines from TV and movies, and hear three stories about brave dogs throughout history that may be too hard to believe. Can you guess which one we made up? Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The Roaring '20s (Encore)
This week on Who What When, we revisit our episode traveling back a century to the roaring 1920s. Join us for games about prohibition, flappers, jazz, and much more. We’ll also chat with University of South Carolina Literature Professor Catherine Keyser about the lasting impact the decade had on popular literature.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The Academy Awards (Encore)
As movie lovers tune in this week to see which films win big at the Academy Awards, we're revisiting our hour diving into the history of the Oscars. Join us for games about Best Picture runners-up, great movie speeches that may or may not come from Oscar-nominated films, and more about the movies and stars who have taken home gold statuettes over the years. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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TV History (Encore)
Don’t change the channel, don’t touch that dial, because this week, we’re revisiting our episode about the history of television. We’ll flex your TV trivia muscles, look back on famous presidential TV gaffes, and see if you can spot real TV shows from fake ones. Plus, we’ll speak with Dr. Deanna Sellnow, professor and chair of the Department of Communications at Clemson University, about the cultural impact of television. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Famous Liars (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode about notable liars throughout history. Join us for games about deceitful politicians and celebrities who stretched the truth, as well as a quiz pitting real lies against ones we made up. Will you be able to tell which is which? Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Live from Salt Lake City (Encore)
This week, we listen back on a special edition of the show recorded in front of a live audience in Salt Lake City, Utah, with special guest contestants Anita Rao, host of WUNC's Embodied, and Gayle Ewer with Greater Public. Join us for games about the American Southwest, public radio, and the sometimes bizarre history of our home state, South Carolina.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Valentine's Day (Encore)
This week, we revisit our special Valentine’s Day edition of the show. Join us for games about candy’s role in historical events, some of the lesser-known holidays in February, and more. We’ll also speak with Dr. Michael Lee, director of the College of Charleston's Civility Initiative and host of the "When We Disagree" podcast, about the importance of healthy conflict in relationships. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Fashion
This week, we’re walking the runway and exploring the history of fashion. We’ll see how well you know fashion fads throughout history, test your knowledge of celebrity trendsetters, and see if you can tell real stories about the origins of famous fashion brands apart from the one we made up.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, whowhatwhenshow.org.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Political Campaigns (Encore)
This week, we're revisiting our episode exploring the history of political campaigns in the United States. We’ll see how well you remember notable campaign ads, take a trip through some truly bizarre ones, and hear three stories about political campaigns that may be too wild to believe – that's because one of them is made up.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The 60s (Encore)
This week, we’re revisiting our episode on the 1960s and games about this pivotal period in US history. We’ll see how just well you know the events of the 60s, talk about the Cold War’s impact on TV sitcoms, and hear three stories from the decade that are almost too hard to believe.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, whowhatwhenshow.org.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The Founding Fathers (Encore)
This week on Who What When, we’re turning back the clock and discussing the early days of the United States with an episode all about the Founding Fathers. We’ll see if you can tell actual historical quotes from the lyrics of “Hamilton,” and hear three stories about Benjamin Franklin that may be too wild to be true. We’ll also speak with Clemson University historian Dr. Lee Wilson about the early days of our country.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Weather (Encore)
We're forecasting some fun this week as we revisit our episode about weather in pop culture and history. We’ll test your knowledge of pop songs with "rain" and "sun" in their titles, see how well you remember famous weather-related disaster movies, hear three wild stories about the impact Mother Nature has had on important battles throughout history.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Famous Firsts (Encore)
On this edition of Who What When, we ring in the new year by revisiting our episode about famous firsts. We’ll see how well you know the pioneering moves made by U.S. presidents, look back on the debut singles by famous musicians, and hear three stories about some firsts in history -- two of which are true, the other is made up.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Comebacks (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode spotlighting famous comeback stories from history and pop culture. We’ll see if you can guess the political leaders who came back in to power, jam out to comeback stories from the world of pop music, and take a bite out of popular fast food menu items we loved, lost, and welcomed back into our lives. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The 2000s (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode traveling back to the beginning of this century with games all about 2000s pop culture. We’ll see how well you remember the aughts, including presidential quotes from the decade, the websites we lost during the dot com bust, and totally 2000s movies and music.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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2025 Holiday Special
Ho ho ho! Who What When is celebrating the holidays this week with a very special episode fit for the season. Coming up, we'll rewrite some Christmas carols to be about classic holiday movies, take a look at holiday traditions around the world, and speak with writer Topher Payne and director Eva Tavares of the new Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movie, “The Christmas Baby.” Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Dogs
This week, Who What When is going to the dogs with quizzes about man's best friend. We’ll see if you can match presidential dogs with their owners in chief, look back on famous canines from TV and movies, and hear three stories about brave dogs throughout history that may be too hard to believe. Can you guess which one we made up? Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Historic Feuds (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode exploring famous feuds throughout history. We’ll test your knowledge of notable fights over the years, see if you can tell real celebrity spats from fake ones, and look back on disputes involving someone who knows a lot about bad blood – pop megastar Taylor Swift. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Thanksgiving II
This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a veritable feast of games fit for the holiday. We’ll start our Thanksgiving meal with some general Turkey Day trivia, serve that with some Thanksgiving celebrations from around the world, and for dessert, we’ll see if you can tell real historical quotes about Thanksgiving apart from speeches in Hollywood movies.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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The American Revolutionary War (Encore)
This week, we revisit our episode looking back on the founding of our country with games about the American Revolutionary War. We’ll test your knowledge of the War of Independence, sing pop songs rewritten to be about the American Revolution, and hear three stories from history that are almost too hard to believe – that's because only of two of them are real. Can you guess our lie?Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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TV History
Don’t change the channel, don’t touch that dial, because this week, we’re delving into the history of television. We’ll flex your TV trivia muscles, look back on famous presidential TV gaffes, and see if you can spot real TV shows from fake ones. Plus, we’ll speak with Dr. Deanna Sellnow, professor and chair of the Department of Communications at Clemson University, about the cultural impact of television. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Royalty
This week's episode is fit for a king, featuring games all about royalty. Coming up, can you match the royal with the actor who portrayed them on screen? We’ll also see how well you know regents with the names Elizabeth, Charles, Louis, and Henry. And we’ll hear three stories from history about the royal origins of famous sayings. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Halloween II
This week, we’re celebrating the Halloween season with games fit for the holiday. We’ll test your Halloween trivia knowledge, see how much of a candy expert you are, and hear three stories from history about ghosts, grave robbers, and haunted houses that are almost too hard to believe. Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Famous Liars
This week, we’re discussing notable liars throughout history. Join us for games about deceitful politicians and celebrities who stretched the truth, as well as a quiz pitting real lies against ones we made up. Will you be able to tell which is which? Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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Live from Salt Lake City
This week, we have a very special edition of the show, recorded in front of a live audience in Salt Lake City, Utah, with special guest contestants Anita Rao, host of WUNC's Embodied, and Gayle Ewer with Greater Public. Join us for games about the American Southwest, public radio, and the sometimes bizarre history of our home state, South Carolina.Interested in being a contestant on Who What When? You can join in on the fun by calling or texting (803) 470-6347 or by emailing us at [email protected] more about this show at our website, southcarolinapublicradio.org/whowhatwhen.You can support Who What When and SC Public Radio with a donation to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina. Learn more at etvendowment.org.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Who What When is an interactive gameshow from South Carolina Public Radio that takes you on a journey through history and pop culture. On each episode, hosts Daniel Thompson and Brandon Gray quiz listeners about important people and moments throughout the ages, share little-known trivia, and generally try to have fun with our collective past.
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