466: Moff to Flame

In this lively episode of Triviality, hosts Ken, Matt, Neil, and Jeff welcome guest Ben Coughlin, a trivia host from mid-Michigan and self-proclaimed 'Noted Ciderman,' for a game under 'Cider House Rules'—a playful twist on their usual format. The episode features a mix of pop culture, history, and movie trivia, with Ben sharing 27 questions drawn from his own weekly trivia nights. Topics range from the sentinels at Arlington National Cemetery to the nickname 'Twinkle Toes' shared by Avatar Aang and NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski. The team, playing as a unit with Neil absent-mindedly writing his book, navigates challenging questions with humor and occasional help from the audience, including a memorable 'Neil hint' that leads to the correct answer about Frank Sinatra being the subject of the FBI's longest file. The episode culminates in a fun, high-energy round of bonus questions, including a deep-cut puzzle involving Dragnet's sidekick and a golf-obsessed DVD character leading to a video game legend. Despite not securing the full bonus points, the hosts celebrate their 150-point total and express gratitude to Patreon supporters and Ben for his engaging presence.