Lightning Round with Chelsey Weber-Smith
Summary
Hosts Sarah and Chelsea engage in a rapid-fire trivia quiz covering topics like the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit, Henry VIII’s wives, and Al Capone’s vault. They discuss cultural myths, such as whether people fainted during The Exorcist or if Marie Antoinette said “let them eat cake,” while debating historical nuances and media hype. The episode blends factual corrections with humorous banter about their scoring stakes, including potential punishments like visiting a corn maze.
Topics discussed
Cold open: Gnats in wine and existential dread
Reading 'The Compass Rose' and the poetry of ants
Quiz rules: Pop quiz with firecracker penalties
Question 1: Temperature of the McDonald's coffee spill
Question 2: The 1994 Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal
Question 3: Famous trials dubbed 'Trial of the Century'
Question 4: Rosemary's Baby and the allure of fame
Question 5: Henry VIII's wives and the mnemonic
Question 6: Women in the Boston Marathon history
Question 7: Geraldo Rivera opening Al Capone's vault
Question 8: People fainting at horror movie premieres
Question 9: Did Marie Antoinette say 'Let them eat cake'?
Question 10: The 2002 Tonya Harding figure skating match
Lightning round: Maligned women and J-Lo
Question 11: First state to criminalize marital rape
Question 12: Mary Jo Buttafuoco's memoir title
Quiz results, balloon popping, and closing thoughts
Outro: Halloween listener special call for submissions
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