Podcast Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which podcast network produced 'My Brother, My Brother and Me' and 'The Adventure Zone'?
- Maximum Fun (Correct answer)
- Wondery
- Gimlet Media
- Radiotopia
Correct answer: Maximum Fun
Maximum Fun is the podcast network that produces My Brother, My Brother and Me and The Adventure Zone, both featuring the McElroy family.
Question 2: How many episodes did the first season of 'Serial' consist of?
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 8
- 10
- 16
Correct answer: 12
The first season of Serial consisted of 12 episodes, investigating the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee.
Question 3: Which podcast app was the default on iPhones starting with iOS 8?
- Apple Podcasts (Correct answer)
- Overcast
- Pocket Casts
- Stitcher
Correct answer: Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts (originally called Podcasts) became a default app on iPhone with iOS 8 in 2014.
Question 4: What is 'dynamic ad insertion' in podcasting?
- Ads swapped in at playback time rather than baked into the audio file (Correct answer)
- A method of recording ads with studio-quality microphones
- Listener-targeted ads based on demographics only
- A system where hosts read ads live during recording
Correct answer: Ads swapped in at playback time rather than baked into the audio file
Dynamic ad insertion means ads are inserted into the audio at the time of download or streaming, allowing them to be updated after an episode is released.
Question 5: Which podcast became famous for starting every episode with the phrase 'You've got mail'?
- None — this phrase is associated with AOL, not a podcast (Correct answer)
- Stuff You Should Know
- Radiolab
- WTF with Marc Maron
Correct answer: None — this phrase is associated with AOL, not a podcast
'You've got mail' is the iconic AOL instant messenger sound, not associated with any major podcast's catchphrase.
Question 6: Which podcast platform was acquired by Spotify in 2019, giving Spotify a major hosting foothold?
- Anchor (Correct answer)
- Libsyn
- Buzzsprout
- SoundCloud
Correct answer: Anchor
Spotify acquired Anchor, a free podcast hosting and creation platform, in February 2019.
Question 7: What is 'chapter markers' functionality in podcasting?
- Timestamped navigation points within an episode allowing listeners to jump to sections (Correct answer)
- A system for dividing a podcast into separate episodes
- Sponsor mentions at predetermined intervals
- A metadata tag showing the total episode count
Correct answer: Timestamped navigation points within an episode allowing listeners to jump to sections
Chapter markers are embedded timestamps that allow podcast apps to display navigable sections within a single episode.
Podcast Trivia 3
Which podcast network produced 'My Brother, My Brother and Me' and 'The Adventure Zone'?