Author: Rick Katschke

Joe McAdam talks lakes, Waylon Mercy before Milwaukee’s first McAdamy Awards show

June 10, 2026

This weekend, Milwaukee will be the home of a unique awards show. There are no ballots to be predicted, no accounting firm overseeing results, the nominees don’t even know they’re nominated. The only way to fin...

The Catered Quiz: Johnny Goodtimes answers questions about ’80s hip-hop and ’80s professional wrestling

Rick Katschke

June 9, 2026

This week on The Catered Quiz, it’s a trivia podcast crossover as quizmaster Johnny Goodtimes (Goodtimes and the Greatest) joins The Catered Quiz to answer questions about '80s hip-hop and '80s professional wre...

The Catered Quiz: Drew Steck answers questions about the San Diego Loyal SC and Ron Burgundy

Rick Katschke

June 2, 2026

Ahead of the World Cup, soccer enthusiast Drew Steck joins The Catered Quiz to answer questions about The San Diego Loyal Football Club and Ron Burgundy. We also talk about the Milwaukee Wave, the lost episode ...

The Catered Quiz: Ben Soto answers questions about ‘Star Trek’ and Hong Kong action cinema

Rick Katschke

May 26, 2026

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, writer, actor and fight choreographer Ben Soto joins the show to answer questions about Star Trek and Hong Kong action cinema. We also talk about Blockbuster, Silent Night, ...

The Catered Quiz: Harrison George answers questions about Presidents who passed away in office and ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’

Rick Katschke

May 19, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, Harrison George of the amazing podcast Encyclopedia Bartannica joins the show to answer questions about Presidents who passed away in office and the A Nightmare on El...

The Catered Quiz: Jason Klamm answers questions about ‘90s sketch comedy and ‘NewsRadio’

Rick Katschke

May 12, 2026

Ahead of the June 16 release of his new book, Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero, author Jason Klamm joined The Catered Quiz to answer questions about ‘90s sketch comedy and NewsRadio. We also talk about Neil Innes,...

The Catered Quiz: Joey Devine answers questions about the Golden State Warriors and ‘Moneyball’

Rick Katschke

May 5, 2026

On the 100th regular season episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Joey Devine joins the show to answer questions about the Golden State Warriors and Moneyball. We also talk about The Newsroom, George Karl, and ...

The Catered Quiz: Allen Strickland Williams answers questions about ‘NewsRadio’ and Kurt Vonnegut

Rick Katschke

April 28, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Allen Strickland Williams joins the show to answer questions about NewsRadio and Kurt Vonnegut. We also talk about Dr. Demento, Tom Lehrer, and Franz Kafka. ...

The Catered Quiz: M.C. Cunningham answers questions about Weezer and ancient Greek philosophy

Rick Katschke

April 21, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, musician M.C. Cunningham of the bands The Dreaded Laramie and Fear Element joins the show to answer questions about Weezer and ancient Greek philosophy. We also ta...

The Catered Quiz: Greg Bach answers questions about Pink Floyd and guitars

Rick Katschke

April 14, 2026

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, broadcaster and comedian Greg Bach joins the show to answer questions about Pink Floyd and guitars. We also talk about Les Paul, Kyle Kinane, and SCRAM. Listen to "Nite Lite...

The Catered Quiz: jeremy messersmith answers questions about ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Star Trek’

Rick Katschke

April 7, 2026

Spring Break is over and the Catered Quiz is back! This week, jeremy messersmith joins the show to discuss his new album Fox/Coyote and to answer questions about Star Wars and Star Trek. We also talk about Davi...

The Catered Quiz: Samer Ghani answers questions about ‘Old School RuneScape’ and Blink-182

Rick Katschke

March 24, 2026

On the first quarter finale of The Catered Quiz, photographer Samer Ghani joins the show to talk about his new book, Memories Of A Street Cat, and to answer questions about Old School RuneScape and Blink-182. W...

The Catered Quiz: Patric Verrone answers questions about the Harvard Lampoon and ‘Futurama’

Rick Katschke

March 17, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer, producer, lawyer and former WGA West president Patric Verrone joins the show to answer questions about the Harvard Lampoon and Futurama. We also talk about Jo...

The Catered Quiz: Alisha Ketry answers questions about bones and ‘Hercules’

Rick Katschke

March 10, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer (American Dad!, I’m Totally Fine) and director (Your Own Flavor) Alisha Ketry joins the show to answer questions about bones and Hercules. We also discuss pupp...

The Catered Quiz: Jeff Lyons answers questions about ’80s punk and new wave music

Rick Katschke

March 3, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, Jeff Lyons of the podcast Junk Miles With Chip & Jeff joins the show to answer questions about '80s punk and '80s new wave music. We also talk about running, Jon ...

The Catered Quiz: Grace Spelman answers questions about The Beatles and ’30 Rock’

Rick Katschke

February 24, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, music writer Grace Spelman joins the show to answer questions about The Beatles and 30 Rock. We also talk about Beyoncé, The Music Man, and the Adirondacks. Subscribe...

The Catered Quiz: Jack Packard answers questions about ‘Dark Souls’ and They Might Be Giants

Rick Katschke

February 17, 2026

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Jack Packard of Adventure Is Nigh joins the show to answer questions about the Dark Souls video game series and the band They Might Be Giants. We also talk about ComedySport...

The Catered Quiz: Derek Hughes answers questions about Minnesota and 1980s/1990s movies

Rick Katschke

February 10, 2026

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, "Stand Up Magician" Derek Hughes joins the show to answer questions about Minnesota and movies from the 1980s and 1990s. We also talk about Jordan, America’s Got Talent, and...

The Catered Quiz: Ben Steinbauer answers questions about stand up comedy and documentary films

Rick Katschke

February 3, 2026

On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, filmmaker and podcaster Ben Steinbauer joins the show to answer questions about stand up comedy and documentary films. We also talk about The Onion, Michael Moore, an...

The Catered Quiz: Alex Meylink answers questions about The Lonely Island and Orgcore music

Rick Katschke

January 27, 2026

On the 2026 season premiere of The Catered Quiz, Alex Meylink of Telethon and Brave You joins the show to answer questions about The Lonely Island and Orgcore music. We also talk about Jose Canseco, Juiceboxxx,...

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