Fingers On Buzzers

Fingers On Buzzers
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Fingers On Buzzers

Fingers on Buzzers is brought to you by comedian and keen amateur quizzer Lucy Porter, alongside The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan.  Whether you’re a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for Gold, or a bona fide Mastermind, this is the podcast for you.    Jenny and Lucy speak to a host of people who work behind the scenes of our favourite TV quiz shows, including James Harkin (QI), Roger Tilling (the ‘Voice’ of University Challenge) and Jenny Hawker (Only Connect); plus we hear from epic winners and losers of quiz shows past and present, from Bullseye and Blockbusters to Britain's Brightest Family and everything in between.    Lucy and Jenny will also discuss the BIG issues including the etiquette of pub quizzing, new quizzing technology and how questions have changed with the times.   All the BIG questions will be asked (and answered.) What IS the difference between quiz shows and game shows? With the help of experts and enthusiasts alike, Jenny and Lucy get to the bottom of that and much, much more besides.   There's also plenty of opportunities to play-along, as week-by-week Jenny coaches plucky layperson Lucy on the ‘quiz syllabus’, and in-turn Lucy tests the mettle of general knowledge guru Jenny with a weekly pop-quiz.    Whether you're an Only Connect know-it-all, still dine-out on your Fifteen To One appearance from 1993, or only indulge in Trivial Pursuits on December 25th, this podcast is for you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    In a Quiz League of Your Own

    We all love a good pub quiz, but what if you've realised your appetite goes beyond being a member of 'Let's Get Quizzical' every Wednesday down at The Crown? Well, did you know there are various quiz leagues you can join to step up a notch, without sending an application for Mastermind? In this episode, Lucy and Jenny are on hand to talk about all about how you can pursue your interest in quizzing beyond answering all the TV quiz questions from your armchair!  BUY THE FOB BOOK HERE! Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye... by Ryan, Jenny (amazon.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. NOV 1

    The Perfect Quiz Question

    For anyone out there who has tried to write their own quiz (anyone else getting lockdown PTSD?), you'll know that it's not a straightforward process and that you'll soon be made aware if a question hasn't hit the spot, or even worse if you misjudged the audience entirely.Luckily, Lucy and Jen are on hand in this episode to give a few pointers, and reveal that their own perspectives on the same questions come from radically different places!  BUY THE FOB BOOK HERE! Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye... by Ryan, Jenny (amazon.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  3. OCT 25

    The Forgotten Women of Quiz

    With diversity still severely lacking in all areas of quizzing, Jenny and Lucy look at the ways women could (and should) be more visible and at the trickledown effect of having so few women hosting TV quiz shows. What does the lack of questions about women, ethnic minorities and marginalized groups say to the world about who is allowed in the inner circle? Thank goodness our hosts are here to quiz each other senseless all about women - someone give them their own quiz show please, it's about time... BUY THE FOB BOOK HERE! Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye... by Ryan, Jenny (amazon.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  4. OCT 18

    FOB LIVE WITH KEN BRUCE

    The gang are back together again, as our Jenny and Lucy come together to bring a brand-new series of FOB, and what a glorious start it is, as the one and only Pop Master himself, Ken Bruce is on the show!Yes, Lucy's restraining order was lifted for one weekend, so FOB could host a Q&A with the legend of the airways at the beautiful Warner Hotels at Studley Castle, with the Radio Times curating a marvellous Bank Holiday for us all. As well as being joined by Ken, the fantastic adjudicator extraordinaire, Michael Lawrence was also on hand to make sure everyone played by the rules... including our Lucy! It's lovely to see you all again and we're very excited to bring you what we hope is another brilliant series!  BUY THE FOB BOOK HERE! Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye... by Ryan, Jenny (amazon.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  5. JUL 5

    It's the PopMaster Special!

    Something incredible is happening this summer involving a number of our Lucy's favourite things, which are (in no particular order) Ken Bruce PopMaster Jenny Ryan QuizAnd our Jen also won't be disappointed either, as she'll be spending the weekend of 23rd - 26th August 2024 at the beautiful Warner Hotel at Studley Castle, Warwickshire, immersed in pop quizzing, while Toby Anstis spins the wheels of steel. And guess what - you can come too! Yes, our lovely friends at The Radio Times have asked FOB to host a weekend and invite you all to spend the bank holiday weekend in a glorious setting, where Lucy and Jenny will host a special Q&A with the one and only Ken Bruce, quiz till our heart's content AND have a dance when Toby Anstis hits the decks! So consider this episode as a prequel to what promises to be a very fun occasion, and a great way to wet your PopMaster appetite. Information on how you can come along is here And you can also have a read on what our Ken is looking forward to about the weekend in this fantastic Radio Times article.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  6. JUN 4

    POP MASTER LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

  7. 12/22/2023

    110 Quizmas Stocking Fillers

    It's that time again, when our hosts get all festive and invite past guests back to contribute a question in their quizmas open house!It's a yuletide trip down memory lane, where the wonderful people who were kind enough to appear on the show are also generous enough to be bothered for MORE of their time and come up with a question that will stump our Lucy and Jen - and possibly you, too!And this isn't just ANY quizmas special, as there's an extra treat at the bottom of Santa's stocking, which is a veritable box of delights, as well as being incredibly funny. Thanks to all our wonderful guests from this year - and years gone by - but most of all, thanks to all of YOU for your continued support and we look forward to seeing more of you in 2024. Happy Christmas, from Lucy, Jenny, and Producer Amanda XXX BUY THE FOB BOOK HERE! Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye... by Ryan, Jenny (amazon.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  8. 12/15/2023

    109 ALWAYS a Crossword

    We're back to the cutthroat world of crosswords in this episode, as we hear from The Times Crossword Champion 2023, Matthew Marcus!Matthew tells us about his journey to the top and how he managed to snatch victory from the reigning champ.Matthew also shares his quizzing life with us and it would appear that he's not too shabby at that either, also doing pretty well in US quiz show, Jeopardy … although some of the online attention he attracted is right up there with the most crazy conspiracy theories.AND, Jen shares with a quiz she made-up with her family, which will keep you and yours occupied all over the festive season, start brushing up on your music knowledge now to be at the head of the leader board! BUY THE FOB BOOK HERE! Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye... by Ryan, Jenny (amazon.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
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Fingers on Buzzers is brought to you by comedian and keen amateur quizzer Lucy Porter, alongside The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan.  Whether you’re a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for Gold, or a bona fide Mastermind, this is the podcast for you.    Jenny and Lucy speak to a host of people who work behind the scenes of our favourite TV quiz shows, including James Harkin (QI), Roger Tilling (the ‘Voice’ of University Challenge) and Jenny Hawker (Only Connect); plus we hear from epic winners and losers of quiz shows past and present, from Bullseye and Blockbusters to Britain's Brightest Family and everything in between.    Lucy and Jenny will also discuss the BIG issues including the etiquette of pub quizzing, new quizzing technology and how questions have changed with the times.   All the BIG questions will be asked (and answered.) What IS the difference between quiz shows and game shows? With the help of experts and enthusiasts alike, Jenny and Lucy get to the bottom of that and much, much more besides.   There's also plenty of opportunities to play-along, as week-by-week Jenny coaches plucky layperson Lucy on the ‘quiz syllabus’, and in-turn Lucy tests the mettle of general knowledge guru Jenny with a weekly pop-quiz.    Whether you're an Only Connect know-it-all, still dine-out on your Fifteen To One appearance from 1993, or only indulge in Trivial Pursuits on December 25th, this podcast is for you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Fingers On Buzzers
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fingers On Buzzers
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