First of all, be sure to follow JGT on substack. Just dropped the latest quiz. Paid subscribers can play all 5 rounds, Free subs can play rounds 1 and 2.
Secondly, I am back after two weeks on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, so you’ll see me at all of my usual haunts, including the Oval on Sunday. We had a nice turnout there yesterday, and hope we can keep building it throughout the summer.
This year I want to raise the game a little bit, so let’s experiment. And since everybody has had such a great experience at Yards these past two Quizzo Bowls, it’s the perfect place to try something new. Let’s get crazy. On April 13th, we’re gonna be joined by a Philly legend, the one and only Kenn Kweder. He’ll be performing between rounds AND performing the live music round. SIGN UP HERE!
WHO: All quizzo enthusiasts, from Far and Wide. Teams of up to 8 players, to be specific.
WHAT: The Yards Quizzo Cup, the first in what we hope will be a quarterly series. So what does that mean? It means that the winning team wins an actual cup (below) that will then be held above the bar at Yards with their team name, to let the world know of your cerebral superiority. And yes, you’ll be able to drink out of the cup after you win. (We’ll be sure to wash it before the next event lol)
WHEN: Sunday, April 13th. Doors at 2 PM, show starts at 3 PM.
WHY: Why not?
IS THIS LIKE A REGULAR QUIZ? Nope, we’re adding an extra round of quizzo goodness, a live music round, and did I mention your win will be honored with the Chalice of Destiny?
WILL THERE BE LIVE MUSIC? Yep! The legendary Kenn Kweder will be performing between rounds.
PRIZES? Yep, we’ll be doing raffles and giveaways all night long. Plus prizes for the top two finishers. And of course a prize for last.
COST: Just $10 a head, or $60 a team. Just sign up here, and pay me via venmo (you can pay day of the event if that’s easier). 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the Poor People’s Army.
THIS SOUNDS AWESOME. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?You can sign up here. Look forward to seeing you on April 13th!
The tri-state regions most prestigious quizzo event is BACK! Quizzo Bowl XIX is going down on February 16th! Here’s everything you need to know about the Grandaddy of Them All! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.
WHO: All quizzo enthusiasts, from Far and Wide. Teams of up to 8 players, to be specific. If your team is 4 or less, you may be teamed with another crew.
WHAT: Quizzo Bowl XIX, the longest running team trivia blah blah blah we’ve been doing this a long time.
WHEN: Sunday, February 16th. Doors at 3 PM, show starts at 4 PM.
WHY: Why not?
IS THIS LIKE A REGULAR QUIZ? Yeah, it’s like a regular quiz…and playing Nerf hoops in your boxers is like playing against LeBron in the Finals.
WHAT? Nevermind.
WILL THERE BE LIVE MUSIC? Yep! New year, new genre: New Orleans! New Orleans bluesmen James Day and the Fish Fry will be performing between rounds.
WHAT ELSE? I’m requesting that everyone wear purple and green. And Fastball Bob will be there. And Reef the Lost Cauze will be there to help with the music round. Best of all, Chip Chantry will NOT be there. Or maybe he will, he refuses to commit. But we hope he misses it. We can’t stand that guy!
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE WIN? You enter the Realm of Immortals. In 18 previous years, we’ve had 9 different winners. Could your team be the 10th? Previous winners are:
The Champs
Sofa Kingdom
Lambda
Guys in Prison
Cracked Pact
Meatloaf
Boyz II Menehune
The Special Masters
PRIZES? Yep, we’ll be doing raffles and giveaways all night long. Plus big prizes for the top 3 finishers. And a prize for 13th place.
Ya only turn 50 once, so might as well do it in style. That’s why, on Monday, February 3rd, I’ll be holding a little shindig for myself, Peter Brady style, at Fergie’s. Party starts at 6. Then at around 7 or so, our old pal Chip Chantry will kick off the Roast. I’ll be getting roasted by Chip, Fergie, Reef, Carl, Art Etchells, and Violations Greg. Admission is free, BUT I am asking everyone who attends to bring a blanket, box of diapers, bag of non-perishable food, OR package of socks for our friends at the Poor People’s Army, who will give them out to people in need. So come on out and help me celebrate my entrance into a new decade. I’d be lying if I said I was excited about it but screw it we might as well party. See ya at Fergie’s!
Lots going on, let’s start with this: our annual Super Bowl Squares are now live. Sign up here, take a shot at winning some great prizes from Shibe Sports, and help out local little league football.
The Pogs won last week at Pistolas del Sur. So they got two slots on the wheel. Can you knock them off and get your team name on the wheel, giving you and your team a chance of attending Rittenhouse Ball? Come join us Wednesday night. Also, Two Locals started back up on now on Wednesdays, and had a successful kick-off last week. Hope to see ya this week!
It’s that time again: the time of year where we get the opportunity to make a bunch of Philadelphia children’s Christmas wishes come true! Here’s how it works: you go to this sheet, fill out your name next to the child or children you want to buy gifts for. Go to Amazon, get them the gift, then mail it to our friend Matt at the Poor People’s Army. Matt, Cheri, Nick, Galen and the crew will make sure that it goes to the right child.
(Child’s Name) c/o Matt Pillischer
1606 Colleen Ct.
Norristown, PA 19401
For children that didn’t request a specific gift, clothes are always a welcome option, and sizes are available besides most children’s names.
If you’d rather just donate money and have Cheri and I pick up the gifts, that’s totally cool too. Just venmo me at @jgtquizzo or send Paypal to johnny at johnnygoodtimes dot com and leave a note that says “Toy Drive” and the child’s first name. Most toys we buy are right around $25. A true highlight of each holiday season is Cheri and I going to Target and completely loading up on toys a few days before Christmas. Thank you for your generosity each and every year!
Well this is it; our final quiz of 2024. With Christmas and New Year’s on a Wednesday, we’re taking the next two weeks off. So if you wanna quiz in 2024, this is your last chance to do it! Schedule is below. Expect a mix of Christmas, Year in Review, and general questions. Hope to see ya this week!
Fun week at the beach. Some boating, some swimming, and some fishin’. I’d like to that Lil’ Ace are “tanned, rested, and ready,” but with my British skin I’ll have to settle for rested and ready. (My wife’s golden tan continues to be a source of jealousy and annoyance)
Please note that Mike is also hosting a semi-regular quiz at a great brewery, Two Locals in West Philly. Winner gets a $30 gift card and each member of the team gets a free round of golf at Libertee Grounds!
Our theme this week is “General Trivia”, though I’d expect an Olympics twist. See ya soon!
