Here’s my latest on Phillies Nation, an interview with Bruce Kuklick about the history of Shibe Park (starts at about the 19:35 mark). If you want to see the full interview, you can click here and check it out. Some really fun stuff in there for baseball fans.
Here ya go. These include action earlier this week. Teams in yellow are in line for bonus prize. Teams in red would be in if the season ended today, and teams in green are on the bubble. But keep in mind that it’s an all new quiz in the 2nd half of the week, so if you need some points, then you are welcome to play again this week. Also, I have just posted the first physical challenge of the season on facebook. So if you’re on the bubble, or want to get your team into the mix, you can quickly earn yourselves up to 5 points.
#1. Jesters of Tortuga (City Tap). Ugh. Last week: #1
#2. Duane’s World (Black Sheep). Total domination at the Sheep. 8 wins in the last 10 weeks has them in the drivers seat at #2. Last week: #2
#3. Savage Ear (O’Neals). 3 wins in the past 4 weeks keeps them nipping and Duane’s Worlds toes. Last week: #3
#4. Careless Fister (North Star). Dominate at the North Star…when they show. This team has the talent to make a run at the top. But do they have the heart? Last week: #8
#5. Underground Bard (CTH). Another week, another one question loss to the Jesters. last week: #4
#6. Sons of Oligarchy (Sidecar). A 115 at the Sidecar means these oligarchs are cooking with oil. Last week: NR
#7. Happy Birthday to the Ground (Locust Rendezvous). Make the pilgrimage from their former haunt (North Star) into Center City, where they knock off the Jams and the Diabetics. Huge win for the Ground. Last week: NR
#8. Sidecardigans. (Sidecar) An emotional roller coaster for the Sidecardigans right now, as the Skins farewell tour begins. A respectable 103 still lands them in 2nd last week. Can they send Skins out with a win tonight? Last week: #6
#9. The Jams. (Locust Rendezvous) Something you almost never see at the Vous last week…the Jams finishing out of medal contention. Can they bounce back? Last week: #5
T-#10. Popesack (Industry) Get a win at Industry. Can these former Invitational winners get on a roll and earn an invite this season? Last week: #19
T-#10. Inkspot (North Star). Tough when you score a 107 and still finish 2nd. They are so close to Careless Fister, but can’t quite get over the hump. Last week: #9
12. Hooter and Chuff.
13. Exhausted Nihilists.
14. Tempura House.
15. L. Ron’s Diabetics.
16. Ghoul McLanahan.
17. Hindi Beatles.
18. Jitney Spears.
19. Ruby Tuesday.
20. Sex Bob-omb.
These do not include Monday night’s contests. Picture above is one I took last week that for some reason cracked me up. Follow me on Instagram @johnnygoodtimes.
1. Jesters of Tortuga. They lose a controversial one at City Tap, then cruise at Bards on Thursday to hold on to the top spot. But the next two teams are starting to breathe down their necks.
T-2. Savage Ear (O’Neals). 121 points last week at O’Neals. 3 wins in last 4 weeks. Really making a serious run for the top spot. Can they keep this hot streak going? Last week: #3
T-2. Duane’s World (Black Sheep). Fight off the elements to secure a hard fought win at Black Sheep and keep at least a tie on the #2 spot. Last week: #2
4. Careless Fister (North Star). Another week, another win at North Star. 4 wins in the past 5 weeks. This team is on fire. (However, a no-show at the Star last night is bound to hurt them unless they show up elsewhere later this week). Last week: #5
5. Underground Bard (City Tap). Knocking off the #1 team on the circuit is sure to boost any team up the rankings, and no exceptions this week, controversy or no. Last week: #11
6. The Jams (Vous). Playing with a skeleton crew this past week, they take it on the chin, and leave their fans wondering, “Where in the hell is Jam Master Phil? And why hasn’t Darth Ern called Johnny a ‘shitbird’ in over a month now?” Last week: #4
7. Sidecardigans (Sidecar). Finally make a move back into the top 10 after last week’s win at Sidecar. And after, SPOILER ALERT, a win again last night you have to think they’ll continue to climb the charts. Last week: #16
8. L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics (Vous). Yeah, they got a big win last week. They tend to do that from time to time. But something is missing. This team used to have a heart the size of…that…giant…heart at the Franklin Institute. But lately, they seem to just throw things together when they need a quick pick me up and then disappear for a few weeks to their “lives”. Nothing kills a quizzo team quicker than “getting a life”. Why do you think the Jesters or Tortuga have been so succesful for so long? Last week: NR
9. Ghoul McLanahan (Industry). While no team has come to dominate the Industry yet in the few months we’ve been there, the team formerly known as Hobo Cop has certainly staked a claim. Can they go on a run and make it undisputed? Last week: NR
10. Exhausted Nihilists (O’Neals). As a former Invitational winner, this is a team we know can get hot in a hurry. They just haven’t done it yet this season. Could this be their week? Last week: #9
11. Minge
12. Ruby Tuesday.
13. Popesack.
14. Tempura House.
15. Inkspot.
16. Why Can’t Us.
17. No-One Walks Alone.
18. Mr. September.
19. Australian Beatles.
20. Specific Jawns.
I’m not even posting this as a promotional plug. I’m posting it as a public service announcement. We’ve now done two of these, and they are honestly two of the most hilariously fun events I have ever been a part of. I’ve had numerous people tell me afterwards that this was one of the greatest events they’ve ever taken part in. We combine great beer at a great price, team competition, water ballons, music and karaoke to put together one of the most awesome competitions you have ever competed in. Seriously, do not miss this event. It is such an incredibly good time, and it’s totally free to play. It’s teams of 4. And you are gonna love it. Guaranteed. Just get your team together and shoot Jess an email at jmcgarvey@publichouseusa.com to sign your team up. We have 7 teams signed up so far and are gonna take a total of 16.
We’re celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday (it supposedly falls on July 31st) with a Harry Potter quiz at the Trestle Inn. It will cover both the books and the movies. Hope to see you muggles there!
Here ya go. (These scores do not include last night’s results.) Week 3 is now underway!
On July 10, 1925, this Indian mystic began his silence, and would not speak for the next 44 years (ending with his death in 1969). In his honor, many of his disciples celebrate July 10th as Silence Day. Who was he?
1. Jesters of Tortuga (City Tap House). Whatever. Last week: #1
2. Duane’s World (Black Sheep). 2 losses in a row have the World hanging on to the two spot by a thread. Last week: #2
3. Savage Ear (O’Neals). 3 wins in the past five weeks at an increasingly competitive O’Neals have the Ear knocking on Duane’s World’s door. Last week: #4
4. The Jams (Locust Rendezvous). A rare off week coupled with a Savage Ear win drops them a spot. Last week#3.
5. Careless Fister (North Star). 3 wins in the past 4 weeks have Twisted Fister making a name for themselves on the Summer tour. Last week: #17
6. No One Walks ALone (Black Sheep). Wanna make a splash on the local nerd scene? March into the Black Sheep and beat Duane’s World by 17. Last week: NR
7. Ruby Tuesday (Sidecar) Say what you will about Ruby Tuesday, don’t ever say that they don’t know their Gettysburg trivia. Tore the roof off the sucka at Sidecar with a 114. Last week: NR
8. Popesack (Locust Rendezvous). Is the the beginning of the return to the top for Popesack, who won the Spring Invitational in 2012 in dramatic fashion? Last week: NR
9. Exhausted Nihilist (Rendezvous). A 2nd place finish at the Vous keeps them in the Top 10. Last week: #5
10. Minge (Bards). These guys are a renowned team of yesteryear who have joyfully made a comeback at the Bards. Good to see them get a win to close out the week. Last week: NR
11. Underground Bard.
12. Specific Jawns.
13. Australian Beatles.
14. Why Can’t Us.
15. South East
16. Sidecardigans.
17. Hooter and Chuff.
18. Blazing Sea Nuggets.
19. Feeder Secretaries.
20. Ink Spot.
Hey kids, here’s a bunch of USA questions in case you wanna bust ’em out at your barbecue. (15 questions not enough to whet your appetite? Here’s 40 more questions about the good ol’ US of A. Feel free to share these by clicking “Like” below. Answers are after the jump.)
