Bus One Trivia

This week, we're listening back to a classic... it's episode 032 - Trolleys! This goofy episode included several silly Trolley Problem scenarios, but it was also the first episode to unearth a mysterious, otherworldly creature... a creature known only as Star King. Join us as we return to the source...Egads! We've got a runaway Bus One and a surprising cast of characters directly in our path! Aidan hosts Alec, Dante, and Logan as they are forced to look deep within themselves to determine the proper course of action in various iterations of the infamous Trolley Problem.

Peace at last! With the destruction of the DEATH STAR and the death of EMPEROR PALPATINE, a NEW GALACTIC REPUBLIC has restored peace and freedom to the galaxy!Yet there are murmurs of the return of a formidable imperial leader, GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN. Imperial sympathizers have flocked to the OUTER RIM, awaiting his return and hoping to restore the EMPIRE. New Republic General ALEX BROOK and a small band of recruits are tasked with a dangerous reconnaissance mission. They ride aboard stolen Imperial shuttle BUS ONE, with plans to infiltrate and gain valuable intel on the blossoming imperial regime…

After a time vortex mishap, Alec, Cameron, and Cooper find themselves in the coach of the eccentric Bustopher Bustington III. Can they appease him with trivia knowledge accurate to the era... whatever era it may be (he won't tell us)? Welcome aboard Ye Olde Coach One!

The epic conclusion to the 2025 Bus One March Madness Trivia Tournament Championship. Ethan, Aidan, John, and Logan bring their A game as they go head-to-head-to-head-to-head to claim the title of champion. Who will win it all? Listen to find out!

March Madness continues with 4 new competitors vying for a trip to the Final Four!

Basketball is back!

You know what helps you lock in for the big game? Some basketball trivia!

Hey, listen! ...to our episode!

Start your engines and buckle up for a high-speed ride through the world of motorsports! In this adrenaline-fueled episode, host Max puts three fearless contestants—Logan, Cameron, and Cooper—to the ultimate test. From Formula 1 to Indycar, these speed demons will battle through twists, turns, and hairpin trivia questions to prove who has the sharpest racing knowledge.

Bus One is hitting up the drive thru!

Uh oh! We've blown through our licensing budget pretty fast, so we had to improvise. Join Aidan as he takes Mitch, Hugh, and special guest Mac on a royalty-free journey all about the public domain!

It's time we took another Expedition... this time it's a mysterious Mars mission funded by *checks notes* Elaine Moss?

BANANA! Gru-per and Evil Bus One begins their journey to steal the moon with some help from the best minions out there, Aidan, Ethan, and Mitch. From the Despicable Me franchise to everyone's favorite henchmen to reaching the lunar surface, you know that you'll get by with a little help from your minions!

Bus One has been driving for three whole years, time to celebrate with another Extriviaganza! Featuring a special guest appearance from Busty the Bus Driver! I'm sure nothing bad will happen!

Prepare to get beanboozled as Aidan takes Alec, Cooper, and Ethan on a trivia trip all about the magical fruit that makes you toot!

How well do you know your home planet? On this episode, the Bus One Bus Driver (Busty??) pilots Alec, Drew, and Max on a wacky worldwide voyage! Enjoy Calvin's Geography Adventure!

Keep yourselves amused with the first new Bus One episode of the year all about Amusement Parks! The bus is cruising down the tracks this week as Alec takes Cameron, Cooper, and Logan along on a tour of the parks. So throw your hands up and scream along with us all the way!

Happy New Year

Happy belated Krampusnacht! Enjoy this holiday-adjacent episode all about Krampus and other Christmas creatures from European folklore! Includes minor plot spoilers for Red One (2024). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

We're working on a fresh new holiday-themed episode for next week, but in the meantime why not get in the holiday spirit with a look back at episode 81: The Christmas Special! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Ethan takes 3 explorers on an Egyptian trivia expedition... what will they find hidden inside the Great Pyramid? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Come on down!!! It's time for a trivia game show about all your favorite game shows! Cooper quizzes Aidan and John on all the classics, from Wheel of Fortune to Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we're thankful for all of you listeners, and we made you a special episode as a present. Join Alec as he takes Aidan, Cooper, and John on the second leg of their marathon all about *T word* day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Who was the original voice casting for Shrek? What animals did Shrek and Fiona blow up into balloons? And what song did Donkey sing in the Shrek 2 DVD extra, Far Far Away Idol??? These are the pressing questions Calvin will answer as Aidan, Cooper, and John embark on their Shrek-tacular journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

All aboard the Cat Bus One! This week, Cameron leads Alec, John, and Rachel through some trivia about Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio that has created movies such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Ponyo. Because if there's anything we know about Ghibli, it's that it means "family". Don't forget to answer Totoro's audience question in the comments or on Instagram to get a point! Intro/Outro: 5978 by Virt Other background music is a copyright of Studio Ghibli --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

It's Election Day 2024 and Sam guides candidates Colin, John, and Reed through the electoral process to see who will become the first ever Bus One President! But just as with any race, there are scandals and political intrigue a plenty. Who will gather the electoral points required to be declared the winner? Don't forget to also exercise your own right to vote today if you live in the United States! Vote your answer to Steve Kornacki's audience question in the comments below or on this week's Instagram post @busonetrivia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Trick or treat? More like... trivia or treat hahahahahaha or even more like... trivia about treats! In time for Halloween, its candy trivia, hosted by Aidan! Who will win, cowboy Alec, Pikachu Cameron, or bacon/Bobby Moynihan/monster Mitch? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

It is the blackest of nights, brightened only by the lightning flashes of a foreboding storm. Bus One is in search of Bigfoot, when a terrible accident throws all their plans awry. Can Janice "Merry" S. Pecilly (Mitch), Detective Pelvis Presley (Logan), and John (John) survive the night and avenge the death of Pierre the Cryptid Hunter? Hosted by Cooper, it's Murder Mystery 4: Trivial Pursuit! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

The cryptid hunting troupe "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yeti" is about to embark on another adventure (new Murder Mystery episode coming soon?) To prepare, we need to recount the tale of Pierre's death... let's reroute to Murder Mystery 2: Spooks Galore! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Adelaide! Adelaide! C'mon and join the Adelaide parade! That's right, the bus is headed through the Unknown in this week's episode honoring the 10th anniversary of the fall-favorite Cartoon Network show, Over the Garden Wall (watch it, it's on Hulu!). How well do Cooper (Wirt), Rachel (Greg), and Cameron (Beatrice) know their rock facts, and who will be the one to vanquish the Beast? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

What is it good for? At least 15 trivia questions it seems! Enlist into General John Doe's company (Drew) with cadets Aidan, Cooper, and Tim as they take their Army Cognitive Exam. At ease soldier! And ease into another fun hour of your favorite podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

HOMOPHONE WARNING!!!!! Join Aidan as he takes Cooper, John, and special guest Tim on a tour all about everyone's favorite blue pants and definitely not anything else... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Ready to test your spelling prowess? From the quirkiest quirks of English spelling to historical spelling bees and mind-bending word origins, we've got a spell-tacular lineup that will stump even the most seasoned wordsmiths. Tune in to see if you can spell your way to victory and learn some fun facts along the way. Don't miss out—your ultimate spelling showdown starts N-O-W!

We're pulling out all the stops this week! John Philips Sousa Award Winner Calvin takes Aidan, Alec, and Cameron on a bus tour all about musical instruments! CONTAINS LIVE PERFORMANCES --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Our favorite ruleset since episode 15 has blossomed into a full-fledged episode of its own... hosted by Sam, its Charlie Chaplin trivia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Anybody have a map? Because Bus One is in uncharted waters with this one! Cooper leads Mitch, Aidan, and Colin in an exploration of all things lost (losing direction, not really the show). Lose yourself in our funny, educational sound waves! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Back by popular demand! Aidan has cooked up some more out-of-this-world trivia for Alec, Drew, and Cooper as they voyage out into the stars. Who knows what they'll find out there... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

We're nuts about trivia, so here's some trivia about nuts! Haha --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

A classic struggle of man versus beast... The peak male physical form takes on the King of the Forest... Never before has a man shown such pure, unadulterated ignorance for his own ability, so TJ is here to show exactly why Connor couldn't actually win against a bear! And Alec and Cooper are there too! Will Connor make it out alive? Or will Alec and Cooper join... Team Bear??? If you know the answer to the audience question, leave your answer in the comments below or on the episode's Instagram post! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Bone apple teeth, cooks and cook-lovers! Mitch begins his legacy of teaching Chefs Aidan, Bryce, and Cooper as they go on and open their own new, contemporary 8+ Michelin-star restaurants. This week's SuperEpisode™️ on Cooking is coming at you on the heels of what critics are calling "the most enjoyable hour about kitchen appliance trivia ever concocted" - Anonymous. Get ready for some more chef content as things heat up in the kitchen and we put our food knowledge to good use! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

Air fryers, ovens, and toasters, oh my! Chef Alec leads Chefs Sam, Mitch, and Aidan through a 3-course kitchen service, expanding our knowledge of our trusty kitchen appliances along the way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busonetrivia/support

We're so back! And we're learning about the middle chunk of those saucy presidents we have in the ol' U S of A. Cameron is back at it on "Bus One Carriage" with Sam, Cooper, and John, who battle it out patriotic-style for our founding fathers' love. And with a killer jingle like this, you can't help but play it twice!

Only took Bryce 105 episodes to do one on Canada eh?

You guys know Eurovision right? Like the Song Contest? In Europe? Like from TV? The one where they sing? I think ABBA is there? I think Will Ferrell is there? And Celine Dion? You know it? Well Hugh did some trivia on that! It was awesome! Check it out!

It's Senior Year, Wildcats! Time to get dressed for prom and fill out those college apps, because we're headed back to East High to finish off the HSM trilogy. Will John, Hugh, or newcomer Addison take home the Julliard scholarship for best trivia knower?

Avast mateys! This bus is being commandeered by the dread pirate Captain No Beard as he takes Alec, Cameron, and Dante on a swashbuckling voyage throughout the seven seas. Will they find any buried treasure, or was the real buried treasure the friends they made along the way? Find out on this week's episode all about pirates!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sweet treats and dry climate trivia! Aidan (and John) take Alec, Cooper, and Cameron on a RIDE, brought to you by Mexican border control! If you know the answer to the audience question, comment on the poll of this episode or under the related Instagram post at @busonetrivia

The leading zero we've put in all our episode titles has finally paid off... it's the 100th Episode Special! What starts as a classic trivia exploration of all things "hundred" turns competitive when Alec sends Cameron, John, and Rachel on a race to 100 points!

News Flash! Rachel is driving the bus this week, and she's giving Aidan, Jess, and newcomer Emma some princess lessons. Will they learn enough about this classic early 2000s flick to accept their crown at the Genovian Independence Day Ball? Shut Up and Listen to this week's episode all about Princess Diaries!

G'day mate! We're going on a safari to see loads of animals from ticks to bears to tick-sized bears! Join Connor as he guides the Cooper, Aidan, and Cameron through the plains, waves, and forests to see their most furry and/or ferocious creatures! Get ready for your own encounter now!

Edging to stick out your gyatt for the rizzler? Then mew no further! Ethan yumps some Gen Alpha Slang trivia for sigmas Aidan, John, and Steven.