Indiana Trivia

Ready to dive into more trivia this week. Well, let's go, hey Gang. This is episode 185. The dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. I'm your host Brian Rollins. And this week we're all about Indiana, trivia. Lots of famous people from the state along with interesting history and geography, will explore all that in three rounds of 10 questions. Each, if you're new to the show, welcome, you can find out more about us at door key. A geeky nerdy.com while you're there. You can drop me a note just like listeners Ashley and Steve. Ashley and Steve are new parents that listen to the show during early. Our feedings with their little bundle Ginny. So hey guys, and thanks for dropping me a note. If you haven't yet, be sure to say hi on the website and let me know how you listen to the show. With that said, let's get into the show the dorky round number One, what is the capital of Indiana? Indianapolis. Number two, what former governor of Indiana did not Evacuate the US Capitol a January 6th 2021 despite the mob calling for his hanging. Mike Pence, who was at the time the vice president? Number 31 actor from Indiana starred. In movies like Encino, Man. The Mummy blast from the past and George of the Jungle. Brendan Fraser. Number four from Lafayette, Indiana who has been the lead singer of Guns and Roses since 1985. Axl Rose. Number 5, Indiana sits in. What two time zones. Most of the state is in the Eastern Time Zone and the rest is in the central time zone. Number 6. What automobile race began in 1911 and takes place in Speedway Indiana. The Indy 500. Number 7, what town did Harold Hill, say he was from in the show? The Music, Man. He even had a song about it. Gary Indiana. Number 8, if you remember the Ohio episode that will help you with this one, which of the two Wright, brothers was born in Indiana. Wilbur Wright. He was the first born of the pair, but died at the age of 45. Number 9, born in Brazil Indiana, what union leader, and mafia boss went missing in 1975, and was declared dead in 1982. Jimmy Hoffa. Number 10, born in Henryville Indiana, Harland Sanders would go on to create what fast food restaurant with a different states name. Kentucky Fried Chicken known today as KFC. The geeky round number one. What singer from Gary Indiana is the most awarded individual music artist in history. Michael Jackson. Number two, born in Indiana, who holds the record for longest serving late, night, talk show host in American television, history, David Letterman between the late show and late night, he hosted over 6,000 episodes. Number three. Who wrote the science fiction, anti-war novel Slaughterhouse-Five. Kurt Vonnegut. Number four, what school in Indiana is home to the Fighting Irish. The University of Notre Dame. Number 5, speaking of Notre Dame, what 1993? Movie takes place at the school and start, Sean Astin as the title character. Rudy. Number six, set in Greenleaf Indiana. What? 1997 comedy featured a 12-second kiss between Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck. In and out. Number seven, what state borders. Indiana to the South hint. We covered it 5 episodes ago. Kentucky. Number 8, before he was the 16th president who lived in Indiana from 1816 to 1830. Abraham Lincoln. Number 9, which NBA team calls, Indiana home. The Indiana Pacers. Number 10. What gunfighter born in Greens, Fork? Indiana tussled with Doc, Holliday in Tombstone, and is suspected of playing a part in the murder of Wyatt. Earp's, brother Morgan. Johnny Ringo. The nerdy round number one, one actor from Marion Indiana died in a car crash on September 30th 1955. James Dean. Number two, what Secretary of Transportation was born in and was mayor of South Bend Indiana. Pete Buddha judge. Number three, what 1986 movie starring Gene, Hackman gets its title from the nickname for people from Indiana. Hoosiers. Number four. What 1983 holiday movie is set in Holman Indiana. A Christmas Story. Number five. What is the second largest city in Indiana after Indianapolis? Fort Wayne Indiana. Number six, which of the Great Lakes borders. Indiana, Lake Michigan. Number seven. How many stars are on the Indiana state flag? 19 because it's the 19th state to be added into the Union. Number 8. What town was the Indiana State Capitol from 1816 to 1825? Corydon. Number 9, prior to moving to Indianapolis in 1984 the Colts football team was in what city. Baltimore. Number 10, the first professional game of what sport was played in Fort Wayne in 1871. Baseball. Then we're done with our show this week. Hopefully little Ginny's, full and fast asleep. For those of you still with me, here are some bonus facts about Indiana. As I mentioned earlier, it's the 19th state joining the Union in 1816. It's the thirty eighth largest state by land mass but 17th in population, the name not surprisingly means the land of Indians What isn't clearly understood is the name for someone from Indiana a Hoosier? No one could come up with an origin for that particular demonym. That's it for Indiana. Did I miss anything? Let me know at dorky nerd, e.com. When we back here next week with another show, here's a clue to hold you over what state is named after the second longest river in North America? You've got this one, right? I think so. Come back next week to make sure though. I also have a little bit of business. Some of you may have gotten a mess of duplicate episode last week. During the Hawaii episode, there were some technical groups with the website. So I had to send all our traffic to the back of the, which is hosted by anchor. It worked, but folks got both copies of all the old episodes fear. Not there merely duplicates. There's nothing new in those copies. Just mark them as listen to and One the issues have been corrected on dorky geeky nerdy.com, but I'm keeping everything pointed at anchor for the time being. I've been meaning to make the cut over, I just hope to have some warning and planning. Oh well, anchor loads it faster. And it gives me much better statistics to those of you who are confused. My apologies, to those who have no idea what I'm talking about. Just move along. These aren't the droids you're looking for. This has been episode 185 the dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. The theme music has been by Jason Shaw at audio knoteks.com. I'm your host Brian Rollins you can find me at the voices in my head.com. Thanks for listening. Good night Jenny let your parents get some sleep. Immortality isn't just about living forever. Sometimes it's about forever refusing to let things die for his 15th, birthday, David Rose, wishes for things to go back to the way they were. 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