Introduction to Trivia Twins Podcast
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Hey guys, welcome to the Trivia Twins podcast where it's double the fun, double the facts. I'm Andi. And I'm Dani. We'll be your hosts. Each week we quiz each other on a different yet related topic.
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Think black and white. Or fire and ice. But today's theme is kings and queens.
'This or That' Game: Disney Kings, Elvis, Stephen King
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But before we get to the questions, let's warm up with a quick round of this or that.
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Disney Kings. Mufasa from The Lion King or King Triton from The Little Mermaid? Oh, I gotta go with Mufasa. Me too. Songs by Elvis, the king of rock and roll.
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Hound Dog or Can't Help Falling in Love? Hound Dog is such an upbeat song, but I really like Can't Help Falling in Love. Me too. i would have to go with that one too. Creepiest Stephen King movie, The Shining or It?
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I gotta go with It. That scared me. That clown is just so creepy.
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All right. Are you ready for some King themed trivia? Yes, let's go.
Trivia Questions: King-Themed Topics
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Question number one. In Texas Hold'em poker, what pocket hand may be referred to by the nicknames Bow Wow, Rin Tin Tin, or Fido?
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Question number two. The king penguin is the second largest penguin species. Which is the largest? Is it royal penguin, gen 2 penguin, or emperor penguin?
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Question three. In chess, how many squares can the king move in any direction? Question 4. Joe Exotic, the controversial subject of Netflix's Tiger King documentary, operated his GW zoo in which state?
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Question 5. In a standard deck of playing cards, the king of which suit is uniquely depicted without mustache?
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Question 6. On which of Taylor Swift's studio albums would you find the track King of My Heart? oh Question 7. Which Academy Award-winning actress, who had her breakout role in the 2017 comedy film Superbad, played tennis legend Billie Jean King in the 2017 Battle the Sexes?
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Question eight, in which American city did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his historic I Have a Dream speech in August of 1963? Question nine, in which themed land within Disney World's Animal Kingdom would visitors find the immersive Avatar Flight of Passage attraction? Question 10.
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Which character in HBO's Game of Thrones defeated the Night King with a Valyrian steel dagger during the Battle of Winterfell?
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
Discussion of King-Themed Trivia Answers
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Alright, let's get into the answers. Question one. In Texas Hold'em poker, what pocket hand may be referred to by the nicknames Bow Wow, Rin Tin Tin, or Fido?
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What's your guess? I think sticking with the theme, I'm going to say, is it pocket kings? No, you're very close. Is it... Okay, go ahead. but Give me give me multiple choice.
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Is it king eight... King Queen or King Nine? Is it King Nine?
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Yes, for K-9. Yes, okay. Question two. The King Penguin is the second largest penguin species. Which is the largest?
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Is it the Royal Penguin, the Gen 2 Penguin, or the Emperor Penguin? Is it the Emperor Penguin? Yes, that's correct. Question three.
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In chess, how many squares can the king move in any direction? All right, I'm not too familiar with chess, so I think I need multiple choice on this one. Is it one, two, or three?
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I originally wrote down three, so let's go three. It's actually one. oh okay. Learned something new. Question four. Joe Exotic, the controversial subject of Netflix's Tiger King documentary, operated his GW zoo in which U.S. state?
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Was it Florida, Oklahoma, or Louisiana? It's Oklahoma. That's correct. Question five. In a standard deck of playing cards, the king of which suit is uniquely depicted without a mustache?
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Is it diamonds? It is not. It's Hearts. Question six. On which of Taylor Swift's studio albums would you find the track King of My Heart?
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That would be my favorite Taylor Swift album, Reputation. That's correct. Do you think she'll come out with Reputation Taylor's version this year? Um, I do, actually.
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I don't think she's going to tell us. I think she's going to surprise us. That would be very exciting. Question seven. Which Academy Award-winning actress who had her breakout role in the 2017 comedy film Superbad played tennis legend Billie Jean King in the 2017 film Battle of the Sexes?
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Is it Emma Stone? That's correct. Yes. Question eight. In which American city did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his historic I Have a Dream speech in August of 1963?
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Could I get multiple choice on this one? Yes. Was it Atlanta, Georgia, Memphis, Tennessee, or Washington, D.C.?
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Was it Georgia? It was not. It was Washington, D.C. It was on the Lincoln Memorial steps.
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Question nine. In which themed land within Disney World's Animal Kingdom would visitors find the immersive Avatar Flight of Passage attraction? That would be the Land of Pandora.
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Yes, that's correct. Question 10. Which character in HBO's Game of Thrones defeated the Night King with a Valyrian steel dagger during the Battle of Winterfell?
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Is that Jon Snow? No, it was Arya Stark. Alright, your turn to answer, but before we get started, let's do a quick round of this or that.
'This or That' Game: Beyoncé, Queen, ABBA
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Queen Bee, aka Beyonce songs. Irreplaceable or single ladies? Ooh, I gotta go with Irreplaceable. Really? I'm going with Single Ladies.
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Alright, Queen Songs. Bohemian Rhapsody or We Are the Champions? I'd have to go with Bohemian Rhapsody. Okay. I like We Are the Champions.
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Songs. Dancing Queen by ABBA or Caribbean Queen by Billy Ocean? Those are both such good songs. I think I'd have to go Dancing Queen by ABBA.
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Yeah, me too. I'm with you on that one. All right. Ready for some Queen-themed trivia? Yes, let's go.
Trivia Questions: Queen-Themed Topics
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Question number one. This chess opening, often used by grandmasters, involves White sacrificing a pawn to gain control of the center of the board and also shares its name with a popular Netflix miniseries released in 2020 about a prodigy named Beth Harmon.
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Question number two. Born Dana Elaine Owens, this multi-talented artist made a name for herself as a rapper, actress, and talk show host. She starred in Living Single and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Chicago.
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be Question number three. Dairy Queen, a popular American fast food chain founded in 1940, is known for this blended signature treat that also shares its name with a natural disaster.
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Question number four. This 2002 self-help book by Rosalind Wiseman explores the complex social hierarchies of teenage girls and served as the inspiration for the hit movie Mean Girls.
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Question number five. This British monarch, the longest reigning queen in history, served from 1952 until her passing in 2022. She was known for her steadfast dedication to duty and her love of corgis.
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Question number 6. In the 2025 movie Snow White, this actress, known for her role as Wonder Woman, plays the iconic villain Evil Queen, who is obsessed with being the fairest of them all. Question number 7.
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This number one brand in the US for cordial cherries features a whole maraschino cherry surrounded by a smooth sweet filling coated in rich chocolate. Question number eight, this character portrayed by Allison Siddall in the Fantastic Beasts film is a witch with the ability to read minds.
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Question number nine, this major airport located in Queens, New York is named after a former mayor of the city who served from 1934 to
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And final question, number 10. This 1977 song by British rock band Queen, known for its stomping beat and clapping, has become a stadium favorite and is often played at sporting events. Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
Discussion of Queen-Themed Trivia Answers
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All right, let's get into the answers. Question number one. This chess opening, often used by grandmasters, involves White sacrificing a pawn to gain control of the center of the board and also shares its name with a popular Netflix miniseries released in 2020 about a prodigy named Beth Harmon.
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Do you know the answer? That would be The Queen's Gambit. Yes, nice job. Question number two. Born Dana Elaine Owens, this multi-talented artist made a name for herself as a rapper, actress, and talk show host.
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She also starred in Living Single and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Chicago. Is that Queen Latifah? It is Queen Latifah. Nice job. Awesome.
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All Question number three. Dairy Queen, a popular American fast food chain founded in 1940, is known for this blended signature treat that also shares its name with a natural disaster.
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That would be a blizzard. That is correct. Cookie dough blizzard all the way. Question number four. This 2002 self-help book by Rosalind Wiseman explores the complex social hierarchies of teenage girls and served as the inspiration for the hit movie Mean Girls.
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is it Is it just Queen Bee? It's Queen Bees and Wannabes. So you're there. Oh, okay. I knew there was probably more to it. Question number five.
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This British monarch, the longest reigning queen in history, served from 1952 until her passing
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That would be Queen Elizabeth the second Yes! Question number six. In the 2025 movie Snow White, this actress, known for her role as Wonder Woman, plays the iconic villain Evil Queen, who is obsessed with being the fairest of them all.
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Is it Gal Gadot? It is her, yes, I love her. Question number seven. This number one brand in the U.S. for cordial cherries features a whole maraschino cherry surrounded by a smooth, sweet filling coated in rich chocolate.
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I don't know this one. Can I have multiple choice? Is it Queen Blair, Queen Anne, or Queen May? Is it Queen Anne?
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It is Queen Anne, yes. I can picture the box. I just yeah couldn't remember the name. Question number eight. This character, portrayed by Alison Sudol in the Fantastic Beasts films, is a witch with the ability to read minds.
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Oh, I've never seen those movies. I have no idea. What's the answer? Oh, you have to see those. They're so good. So the answer is Queenie. And fun fact, she actually shares our birthday. interesting.
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Question number nine. This major airport located in Queens, New York, is named after a former mayor of the city who served from 1934 to 1945. Is it LaGuardia?
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It is LaGuardia. Nice job. Question number 10. This 1977 song by British rock band Queen, known for its stomping beat and clapping, has become a stadium favorite and is often played at sporting events.
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That would be We Will Rock You. It is. Nice job.
Show Wrap-Up and Social Media Promotion
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Okay, that's the show for today. Join us next week where the theme will be sweet and spicy. And if you want to connect with us and check out more of our content, follow the Trivia Twins on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack.
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See you next week.