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Spotlight - "Tangents: A Trivia Workshop Podcast" by Russ Friedewald (featuring Jay Borsom)

Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll love!Tangents is like if pub trivia met a Choose Your Own Adventure book; it's one of the most innovative game formats for trivia we've ever seen, and Russ's personality and voice are a welcome guide through each topsy-turvy episode. Enjoy this episode, featuring Verboten host Jay Borsom, recorded and released in December 2023, and follow the feed for more!Tangents on Spotify

#20 - You're Aware Roseanne Exists, Right? (Featuring Ali Baig, Connor Self, Dulcinea Hawksworth, and Paul McLaughlin)

This episode pushes the show to its limit (literally at times!) as Jay is delighted to be joined by:
Rihanna's Baby Bump: Ali Baig - Order from Downtime Coffee, and check out Baig of Tricks Entertainment in Chicagoland!Connor Self - Connor is appearing at the D8 Summit board game convention in Dixon, IL April 19-21 - 100% for charity!
Combat Wombats:Dulcinea Hawksworth - Get your custom jewelry from Little Black Dress, and don't be a dick!Paul McLaughlin - Near Pittsburgh? Be on the lookout for Steel City Trivia, and see Paul (and Jay as a FEATURED PRESENTER!) at SporcleCon!
This week's featured Patreon supporter is Chris Hernandez. Thanks Chris!
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#19 - A Six-Syllable Pain In My A** (Featuring rowan ward, Bryan Nash, Andrew Brown, and Chris McDermott)

A challenging set to be sure this week, especially in round 3, as Jay baffles:
Karaoke Derby Pi-Rates: rowan ward - Looking for a horse? Off-track thoroughbreds rock!Bryan Nash - Well-fought game!
Thunderthatch Feet:Andrew Brown - March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness monthChris McDermott - Listen and subscribe to Verboten, and leave a 5-star review!
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#18 - I Need You To Understand That You Have Broken Me (Featuring Alissa Kanturek, Beth Heisz, Zahkia Mendoza, and Carmela Smith)

This is a girls' night you do NOT want to miss! Our longest episode to date because there was SO much good fun being had by everyone, as Jay is delighted to welcome:
Team Appa: Alissa Kanturek- Wear sunscreen, at least SPF 30!Beth Heisz - Teach your kids to share and to tie their shoes!
Team Momo:Zahkia Mendoza - Be kind to all people, always!Carmela Smith - Listen to the OMG family of podcasts (especially FourPlay!), register to vote, and donate to the Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline!
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#17 - Bluey Never Hurt Anybody (Featuring Alex Jeffrey, Sara Callori, Chris "Siege" Parkinson, and Brendan Sargent)

Clever clues for clever players throughout this entire high-scoring affair, as Jay is wowed by:
Technical Difficulties:Alex Jeffrey - It was nice meeting everyone!Sara Callori - March is Women's History Month; Support women-owned businesses and buy Girl Scout Cookies!
Working Mics:Chris Parkinson - Be kind to each other and thanks for the fun! Take care of your mental health!Brendan Sargent - Follow Lucky Guess Trivia on Instagram and play their games in SoCal!
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#16 - The Fillion Trifecta (Featuring David Wroe, Sara aka "Just Sara no H", John Fortune, and Matt Coleman)

Can one team pull off one of the biggest comebacks in Verboten history? Listen along to find out as Jay presents:
The Flick & Vapes:David Wroe - Follow David Wroe on social media, or home from the pub!Sara - Support Sara and her son Wade as they walk 16 miles overnight for suicide prevention in June through Out of the Darkness!
Kraken Derby:John Fortune - Thanks to Jay (and the Trivia Writers CoOp) for helping encourage the launch of Noble Trivia!Matt Coleman - Thanks to John and Jay!
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#15 - I Don't Want You To Suck, But It Does Allow Me To Shine (Featuring Luc Leavenworth, Jeff Clear, Caleb Greyman, and Alan Kreisel)

This episode is EPIC. That's all we'll say in advance, as Jay is joined this week by:
Fluffy-Looking Nerf Herders:Luc Leavenworth - Keeping Families Covered diaper bank in Northern Illinois, National Diaper Bank NetworkJeff Clear - Shop local!
Low Expectations:Caleb Greyman - Visit brisquiz.com!Alan Kreisel - Support every show on the PTE Network, adopt, don't shop!
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#14 - Karate Mammal, The Wish.com Version Of Kung Fu Panda (Featuring Bob Skrezyna, Jamie Tantiwongse, Carolyn Neumann, and Mike Bober)

It's like a high school reunion featuring that guy that no one remembers, as Jay welcomes some long-time friends to the show (and one fairly new friend):
Zero Proof:Bob Skrezyna - Bob's a freelance fiction/essay writer, find him at wordrebel.ink, check out TransParentUSA and translifeline.org (877-565-8860)Jamie Tantiwongse - Remember that you're absolutely worth it, your life matters, you belong here, tomorrow is better with you in it!
Mean Feets of Chicago:Carolyn Neumann - Remember to vote, new book coming out soon, @yourwineaunt online!Mike Bober - Find your passion and support the people who make it possible!
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#13 - We Apologize To The Estate Of James Brown (Featuring "Bob" Caffray, Matt Jones, Doug Hooton, and Tipster)

(Note: a sound effect was errantly added to the beginning of this episode due to an editing error; the rest of the episode remains unaffected, but we thought you should know why the intro sounds weird!)A rare afternoon recording for this episode - does that mean the game is more serious? No. It does not. Not even a little. Listen in on the fun as Jay spends some time with:
 
Our Rhymes Are Bottomless:"Bob" Caffray - Find them on TikTok (@DangitBob) and Twitch (@Dangit_Bob), never stop learning and growing!Matt Jones - Jonesin' Crosswords, go solve them!
Hops, Kippers, And Chumps:Doug Hooton - Support local, find stuff people unlike you create and consume it; reach outside your bubble and try new things!Tipster - Support local trivia hosts, and the Pinnacle Larder will return someday!
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#12 - There's Nothing My Brain Will Do Now Besides Say "Stuffing" (Featuring Brittany Shaw, Jeff Bimm, Mike Mott, and Chris Liguori)

It's a battle of the network stars here at Verboten! Hosts from all four of the other shows on the PTE Network show up to battle for brand supremacy, while Jay tries to keep these four chaos goblins in line! Join her as she welcomes:
 
Pun-Necessary Homophones:Brittany Shaw - Listen to Frenemy Trivia, support local trivia, play the WTF with Jay!Jeff Bimm - Listen to the brand-new PTE Network show Draught Daze!
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The Bald And The Bountiful:Mike Mott - In addition to the Pub Trivia Experience, check out The Dadicorns' debut EP "Sanity is Waning"!Chris Liguori - Along with enjoying Boozy Bracketology, remember that mental health is important; it's okay to ask for help and say you're not okay. You are loved!
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