Digest

The podcast begins with an introduction and welcomes Paul Sinner, a comedian and quizzing mastermind, as a special guest. The hosts then introduce the podcast "No Such Things A Fish" and its format, which features four interesting facts from the past week. Paul shares a fact about Michel de Carvalho, a British Olympic skier who later married the heir to the Heineken Empire. He also reveals that de Carvalho was a child actor in "Lawrence of Arabia." Anna presents a fact about Samuel L. Jackson's involvement in a student protest at Morehouse College, where he and other students locked up members of the board, including Martin Luther King's father. Andy shares a fact about the English Football Association's practice of transporting their own grass to training camps, even though it's not the same surface they'll play on in the tournament. James presents a fact about Geraldine Wittington, the first African-American White House secretary, whose hiring was announced on the American quiz show "What's My Line?" The hosts then discuss the difference between quiz shows and game shows, with examples like "What's My Line?" and "Countdown." They discuss a game show where contestants are inserted into famous paintings and have to guess the original artwork. The show's short lifespan and the host's connection to Robin Thicke are mentioned. The conversation shifts to another game show, "Animal Crackups," hosted by Alan Thicke. The show involved watching funny animal videos and answering questions about them. The prize was a stuffed animal. The conversation turns to the game show "Just a Minute," and the challenges of participating in a non-stop talking competition. The example of a 1928 competition that lasted four days and involved a Lady Macbeth speech recitation is shared. The conversation focuses on a surreal incident on the game show "What's My Line?" where a man in a suit interrupted the show, claiming to be a second mystery guest and promoting his dating service. The incident led to a police chase years later, revealing the man's involvement in a prostitution ring. The podcast concludes with a summary of the episode and social media information for the hosts and guests.

Outlines

00:00:00

Interesting Facts and Quiz Show Discussion

This episode of "No Such Things A Fish" features a comedian guest sharing fascinating facts about an Olympic skier, a student protest, football teams, and the first African-American White House secretary, followed by a discussion on quiz shows and their unusual incidents.

00:00:57

"No Such Things A Fish" Podcast Introduction

The hosts introduce the podcast "No Such Things A Fish" and its format, which features four interesting facts from the past week.

00:01:31

Paul's Fact: Michel de Carvalho, Olympian and Lawrence of Arabia Cast Member

Paul shares a fact about Michel de Carvalho, a British Olympic skier who later married the heir to the Heineken Empire. He also reveals that de Carvalho was a child actor in "Lawrence of Arabia."

00:01:33

Anna's Fact: Samuel L. Jackson and Martin Luther King's Dad

Anna presents a fact about Samuel L. Jackson's involvement in a student protest at Morehouse College, where he and other students locked up members of the board, including Martin Luther King's father.

00:02:44

Andy's Fact: Football Teams Traveling with Their Own Grass

Andy shares a fact about the English Football Association's practice of transporting their own grass to training camps, even though it's not the same surface they'll play on in the tournament.

00:04:07

James' Fact: The First African-American White House Secretary

James presents a fact about Geraldine Wittington, the first African-American White House secretary, whose hiring was announced on the American quiz show "What's My Line?"

00:04:44

Quiz Show Discussion

The hosts discuss the difference between quiz shows and game shows, with examples like "What's My Line?" and "Countdown."

00:50:54

Unusual Game Show Concepts

The hosts discuss unusual game show concepts, including one where contestants are inserted into famous paintings and have to guess the original artwork, and another where contestants watch funny animal videos and answer trivia questions.

00:53:19

The "What's My Line?" Intruder

The conversation focuses on a surreal incident on the game show "What's My Line?" where a man in a suit interrupted the show, claiming to be a second mystery guest and promoting his dating service. The incident led to a police chase years later, revealing the man's involvement in a prostitution ring.

00:55:07

Outro and Social Media Information

The podcast concludes with a summary of the episode and social media information for the hosts and guests.

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Q&A

• What is the most unusual fact about Michel de Carvalho?

  Michel de Carvalho was a child actor in "Lawrence of Arabia" before he became an Olympian.

• How did Samuel L. Jackson get involved in a student protest at Morehouse College?

  Samuel L. Jackson was a student at Morehouse College and participated in a protest demanding a black studies program, a black board of trustees, and greater involvement with black communities.

• Why did the English Football Association transport their own grass to their training camp?

  The FA wanted to ensure that the England team was training on a surface similar to the one they would play on at Wembley Stadium during the Euros.

• How was Geraldine Wittington's hiring as the first African-American White House secretary announced?

  President Lyndon B. Johnson announced Geraldine Wittington's hiring on the American quiz show "What's My Line?"

• What is the difference between a quiz show and a game show?

  A quiz show typically focuses on knowledge and trivia, while a game show often involves physical challenges, puzzles, or other elements of entertainment.

• What was the unusual game show concept discussed in the beginning of the podcast?

  The game show involved contestants being inserted into famous paintings and having to guess the original artwork.

• What was the prize for winning "Animal Crackups"?

  The winner of "Animal Crackups" received a stuffed animal.

• What happened during the 1928 "Just a Minute" competition that lasted four days?

  One contestant repeatedly recited Lady Macbeth's speech until they passed out, while another contestant was arrested for making offensive remarks.

• What was the unusual incident that occurred on "What's My Line?" in 1962?

  A man in a suit interrupted the show, claiming to be a second mystery guest and promoting his dating service. He later became involved in a prostitution ring and was apprehended in a police chase.

Show Notes