Podcast Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which podcast is credited as the first mainstream true crime podcast, premiering in 2014?
- Serial (Correct answer)
- My Favorite Murder
- Crime Junkie
- Casefile
Correct answer: Serial
Serial, hosted by Sarah Koenig, premiered in 2014 and is widely credited with popularizing true crime podcasting.
Question 2: What does 'RSS' stand for in the context of podcast distribution?
- Really Simple Syndication (Correct answer)
- Remote Streaming Service
- Radio Subscriber System
- Recorded Sound Sharing
Correct answer: Really Simple Syndication
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, the feed format that allows podcast apps to discover and download episodes.
Question 3: The Joe Rogan Experience became an exclusive on which platform in 2020?
- Spotify (Correct answer)
- Apple Podcasts
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Premium
Correct answer: Spotify
Spotify signed an exclusive deal with Joe Rogan in 2020 reportedly worth over $100 million.
Question 4: Which comedian co-founded the Earwolf podcast network, known for shows like Comedy Bang! Bang!?
- Scott Aukerman (Correct answer)
- Marc Maron
- Conan O'Brien
- Adam Carolla
Correct answer: Scott Aukerman
Scott Aukerman co-founded Earwolf in 2010 and also hosts its flagship show Comedy Bang! Bang!
Question 5: What year did Apple officially add a podcast directory to iTunes, helping legitimize podcasting?
- 2005 (Correct answer)
- 2003
- 2007
- 2009
Correct answer: 2005
Apple added a podcast directory to iTunes in 2005, which dramatically increased podcast discovery and adoption.
Question 6: Which public radio program is considered a major predecessor to the modern podcast format?
- This American Life (Correct answer)
- Morning Edition
- Fresh Air
- All Things Considered
Correct answer: This American Life
This American Life, hosted by Ira Glass, pioneered the long-form audio storytelling format that heavily influenced modern podcasting.
Question 7: The term 'podcast' is a portmanteau of which two words?
- iPod and broadcast (Correct answer)
- portable and cast
- pod and podcast
- Apple and broadcast
Correct answer: iPod and broadcast
The word 'podcast' was coined in 2004 by journalist Ben Hammersley, combining 'iPod' and 'broadcast.'
Podcast Trivia 2
Which podcast is credited as the first mainstream true crime podcast, premiering in 2014?