42 Contestants 3 Finalists 1 Champion It’s The Catered Quiz 2025 Tournament of High Scores! The contestants with the top three scores in the regular season are back for the season finale in which one of them will be named The Catered Quiz champion of 2025!  Julie Greiner (regular season score: 1040) answers questions about Broadway Musicals Since 2000 and The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Chris Stephens (regular season score: 920) answers questions about Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Independence Day  Chip Chantry (regular season score: 880) answers questions about 90s Music and Rushmore Who will win The Catered Quiz Tournament of High Scores and be the recipient of the Signature Spoon? The only way to find out is to listen to the final episode of The Catered Quiz in 2025. Thank you for listening to the second season of The Catered Quiz. The Catered Quiz will return in late January 2026.

It’s the 2025 Regular Season Recap of The Catered Quiz!   This special episode of The Catered Quiz features highlights from all 41 episodes of the 2025 season. If you haven’t listened to the show, this is your chance to sample a year’s worth of episodes. If you are a regular listener, this is is your opportunity to relive moments that made you smile. This episode has it all: anecdotes, questions, answers and sincere thank yous!   Featuring a roster of 42 guests (in order of appearance): Josh Gondelman Gabe Mollica Bart Winkler Caitlin McGurk Greg DeLiso Mack Bates Chase Mitchell Emily Sexton Julie Greiner Jack Sibilski Ben Crew Jacob Kaplan Sam Wiles Kristen Studard Joe Canale Tim League Dan Padley Dan Clyne Priya Pappu Paul Savage Chip Chantry Paula Skaggs Josh Linden Gene Jacket Ed Furman Eric White Corey Gloor Andy Nelson Chris Stephens Fawn Siemsen-Fuchs Ken Reid Seth Fuller Nate Fernald DJ Slater Dana Ehrmann Bill Oakley Nick Digilio Eva Anderson Doug Tilley Josh Modell Brad Ford Dr. Michael Schmalz   Whether you are working, cooking, traveling or relaxing, I hope you enjoy The Catered Quiz 2025 Regular Season Recap. This year’s champion will be determined in the Tournament of High Scores which will be released Tuesday, December 2nd.

On the regular season finale of The Catered Quiz, pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Schmalz joins the show to answer questions about The Muppets and Nintendo Gameboy. We also talk about how he became a doctor, the Virtual Boy and mayflies.   The regular season of The Catered Quiz may be over but there are still two more episodes remaining this year: On Tuesday, November 25th it’s the regular season recap with highlights from every single episode of the 2025 season. And then on Tuesday, December 2nd it’s the 2025 Tournament of High Scores where our top 3 contestants from the regular season return and compete to be named The Catered Quiz champion of 2025.

On the penultimate regular season episode of The Catered Quiz, communications expert Brad Ford joins the show to answer questions about The Simpsons and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also talk about working together, traveling together and Meryl Streep.  

On the latest episode of The Catered Quiz, Josh Modell of Talkhouse and Foreign Leisure joins the show to answer questions about Pokémon Go and Top 40 Hits of the Early 80s. We also talk about Milk Magazine, Atomic Records and the preferred pronunciation of Foreign Leisure. Join Josh this Sunday at Atomic Records for a celebration the latest Foreign Leisure releases as Troubled Hubble, The Hallelujah Ward and Clem Snide perform that nights. Tickets are available here.    

On an international edition of The Catered Quiz, Doug Tilley joins the show from Canada to answer questions about the movie The Evil Dead and the actor Eric Roberts. We also talk about Dick Miller, George Kennedy and Larry Cohen. Doug’s podcasting empire with Liam O’Donnell can be enjoyed at www.cinemasmorgasbord.com

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, writer Eva Anderson joins the show to answer questions about immersive theater and true crime. We also talk about Mystery Science Theater 3000, CrimeCon and Scene of The Crime Productions. As discussed in the episode, check out the walkthrough for ARCANA. And to see her latest adventures, be sure to follow Eva on Instagram.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, legendary broadcaster and movie critic Nick Digilio joins the show to talk about his new book 40 Years, 40 Films and to answer questions about John Carpenter and Saturday Night Live. Listen to The Nick D Podcast and That Show Hasn’t Been Funny In Years available wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more Nick Digilio news and information visit www.nickdigilio.com.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedy legend Bill Oakley(The Simpsons, Mission Hill, Portlandia) joins the show to talk about his upcoming American Culinary Curiosity Dinner in Milwaukee on November 11th at EsterEv and to answer questions about fast food and snack foods. We also talk about Wisconsin frozen pizza aisles, Troy McClure and Secret Stadium Sauce. Tickets for The American Culinary Curiosity Dinner on November 11th at EsterEv can be purchased here. Join the Steamed Hams Society on Patreon. Sign up for Bill’s newsletter Eat-A-Rama HERE. For more Bill Oakley, follow Bill on Instagram and at BillOakley.com

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Dana Ehrmann joins the show to answer questions about America’s Next Top Model and the artists of Lilith Fair. We also talk about the Wisconsin State Fair, 30 Rock and Surge. Dana will be performing at the Roast of Milwaukee on October 6th at The Cooperage. Tickets are available now! Dana will also be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festivsl on Sunday, October 12th at Great Lakes Distillery. Tickets are available now! Follow Dana on Facebook and Instagram. The Catered Quiz will likely be off next week but will return on Tuesday, October 7th.

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, author DJ Slater joins the show to talk about his debut novel Legend Has It and to answer questions about legacy sequels and space. We also talk about haunted houses, halftime performances and Christina Aguilera. DJ will be signing copies of Legend Has It at Story Keepers Books this Saturday from 2-5 p.m. For more information about Legend Has It, visit www.djslaterauthor.com

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Rick is joined by comedian and writer Nate Fernald who answers questions about composting and 90s Indie Bands. We also talk about You Don't Know Jack, overalls and Mark McGrath.Read The Boo Boys book Scary Stories To Make You Scared of Stories.Listen to Nate's band Crub. Watch Nate's Comedy Central Half Hour.   Enjoy Correctamundo! and Glass Matthew by Team Submarine.And lastly if you enjoyed my chat with Nate, here's more of us talking.

On this week’s Labor Day adjacent episode of The Catered Quiz, my former co-worker Seth Fuller joins the show to answer questions about the tv shows Sons Of Anarchy and Game Of Thrones. We also talk about rejected tattoos, Russell Wilson and the 2016 World Series. Follow Seth Fuller on Instagram.

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, comedian and podcaster Ken Reid joins the show to answer questions about Dawn Of The Dead and Just The Ten Of Us. We also talk about board games, movie taglines and North Shore Beef. Ken is the host of the podcast TV Guidance Counselor which just had its 700th episode! I guarantee someone you're a fan of has been on Ken's show. Check out the TV Guidance Counselor archive at https://tvguidancecounselor.libsyn.com/

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Milwaukee’s own Fawn Siemsen-Fuchs joins the show to answer questions about The Princess Bride and Born to Dance. We also talk about viral library videos, microfilm and Jolly Ranchers. If for some reason you aren’t doing so already, be sure to follow the Milwaukee Public Library on Instagram and TikTok. Be sure to watch Fawn’s recent video as Alexander Hamilton, it’s tremendous. The Princess Bride and Born to Dance are both available to reserve through CountyCat.

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer Chris Stephens of the comedy duo Butt joins the show to answer questions about Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and the original Star Wars trilogy. We also talk about photos with fans, bartering and Chewbacca’s dad.   Enjoy some Butt sketches referenced in the episode: Mr. Comfortable Bad Doctor’s Wine Chef      

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Milwaukee local legend Andy Nelson joins the show to answer questions about Fred Rogers and Pee-wee Herman. We also talk about Shaq, Tony Bennett and crying during movies. Learn more about Andy’s business The Glow Land at www.theglowland.com

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, sportscaster Corey Gloor joins the show to answer questions about the Milwaukee Brewers and The Leftovers. We also talk about Beef-A-Roo, The Clocktower Resort and the first pitch before Game 6 of the 2011 NLCS. Visit www.coreygloor.com to hear samples of Corey in action or follow Corey on Twitter and Instagram.

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Eric White of The Quiet Canon joins the show to answer questions about World War II and 1980s Alternative Music. Also mentioned in this episode: Rolexs, Audis and Albuquerque. The Quiet Canon’s debut album She Said, It’s Me or the Hindenburg  is available now on Bandcamp and Spotify! Listen to a Heathrow playlist curated by The Catered Quiz’s Rick Katschke.

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, comedy legend Ed Furman joins the show to answer questions about AWA Wrestling and suspension bridges. We also talk about Second City, Andre the Giant and gaming the system. Ed is a frequent host of The Signature Show at the Chicago Magic Lounge. Tickets for The Signature Show are available at www.chicagomagiclounge.com. If you are an improviser, Ed is hosting a character workshop Saturday, July 19th at the Revival Theater. Register here.