295: Which 1980s action hero starred in the original Running Man?

Hello, Quiz Heads. Welcome to Takeaway Trivia, episode number 295. I'm Leon, your Quiz Master from Hereford, UK, and this is another four rounds of pub quiz-style trivia straight into your ears. Here to entertain you whether you want to play it like a true pub quiz around tables and chairs with pens, paper, get your friends together and battle your brains, or play it while you're walking the dog, cleaning the car on a road trip, or just on your daily commute. Loads of ways to play it. You decide the rules. I'll provide the questions. Coming away this week, we have another four rounds of pub quiz-style trivia, including the end of the quiz quiz. Clued up makes a return. There's a trivia trail to voyage through, but let's start with your general knowledge round. Good luck. So yes, the first round is general knowledge ten questions mixed bag potluck trivia, starting with question number one, which 80s action hero starred in the original Running Man? The brand new Edgar Wright version is hitting cinemas very soon indeed. Number one, which 80s action hero starred in the original Running Man? Number two, Azoni is half pony and half what other animal? Number two, Azoni is half pony and what other animal? Number three, which country hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics held in 2021? Number three, which country hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics which was held in 2021? Number four, Big in the 2000s which British band consists of Murdoch, Noodle, Russell and 2D. Number four, Big in the 2000s which British band consists of Murdoch, Noodle, Russell and 2D. Number five, North Korea shares its borders with South Korea, China and which other country? Number five, North Korea shares its borders with South Korea, China and which other country? Number six, in which country was the car manufacturer Volvo founded? Question six, in which country was the car manufacturer Volvo founded? Number seven, which band originally recorded the song Sweet Child of Mine in 1987? Number seven, which band originally recorded the song Sweet Child of Mine in 1987? Number eight, which vegetable is traditionally the main ingredient in a Spanish omelet? Number eight, which vegetable is the traditional main ingredient in a Spanish omelet? Number nine, the first recorded death in the Bible is that of which person? Number nine, the first recorded death in the Bible is that of which person? Number ten, which cartoonist is best known for illustrating the works of Roald Dahl? Finally then, number ten, which cartoonist is best known for illustrating the works of Roald Dahl? I think George's marvellous medicine was my childhood, loved that book. That and Charlotte's Web. Alright then, that's your first ten questions on general knowledge. Hopefully that's warmed you up, warmed up the old neurons there firing in the brain. Are you ready for your second challenge? That is going to come along with the answers to that first round after we have a quick pause for the shout outs. Time to see which wonderful quizheads have been in touch this week. Evan Davis says shout out to my beautiful partner Kelly. She turns the big 5-0 on the 16th of November and we will be heading out to our glamping in Golden Bay, New Zealand with our pooch Lola. Have a great time. Happy birthday Kelly. Owen Bradshaw says I recently got engaged and we would like to let our family know through the podcast we all do tat every week because we live in different parts of the country and it keeps us close together. Please can we get a shout out on the next show so we can break the big news that Rebecca and Owen are now engaged. Congratulations thank you Owen and congratulations to you too Rebecca. Daniel Hannit says happy 30th birthday to Helen with loads of love from all her family. Fionne Morgan has been in touch saying my husband Amal and I have played along to tat for years. So much so it's probably become our favourite hobby to do together. Please get a shout out to our lovely family. We've been through a few tough times lately but it's all made worth it when every day begins and ends with you. Thank you Fionne and hello Amal. Giselle's been on saying shout out for my wife Holly. We're travelling around Spain with our six month old daughter Marley and our sausage dog Bakko. She has been such a rock and a driving force to make our dream trip come true. She's also an incredible wife and mum and I love her very much. Thank you Giselle. I hope I've got all the pronunciations correct there and thank you all quiz heads for getting in touch this week. Welcome back then to Takeaway Trivia and it's time for round number two which is your trivia trail. It's ten more questions of general knowledge. However I'm going to try and help you with the answers because the last letter of each of your answers, assuming they're correct, will be the first letter of your next answer. So if your answer to question number one ends in the letter T then your answer to question number two should begin with the letter T. Not saying it does by the way. Or maybe it does. Maybe I'm bluffing. Alright let's play trivia trail. Question number one. Sox was the name of a pet cat owned by which US president? Number one Sox was the name of a pet cat owned by which US president? Number two which international company takes its name from the Greek goddess of victory? Number two which international company takes its name from the Greek goddess of victory? Number three which British monarch was known as the Virgin Queen? Number three which British monarch was known as the Virgin Queen? Number four what name is given to someone who builds and maintains roofs made from straw? Number four what name is given to someone who builds and maintains roofs made from straw? Number five the church of sent saviour in the marshes is the setting for which 2010's BBC television comedy? Number five the church of sent saviour in the marshes is the setting for which 2010's BBC television comedy? I reckon that's the toughest question this quiz. Number six containing JFK's grave and the tomb of the unknown soldier? Arlington National Cemetery is in which US state? Number six containing JFK's grave and the tomb of the unknown soldier? Arlington National Cemetery is in which US state? Number seven who was the first player to score 30 goals in a Premier League season without scoring a penalty? Number seven who was the first player to score 30 goals in a UK Premier League season without scoring a penalty? Number eight which actress starred as Mia in La La Land? Number eight which actress stars as Mia in La La Land? Number nine the home ground of Manchester City is named after which airline? Number nine the home ground of Manchester City is named after which airline? And question 10 on your trivia trail which type of golf club is also an alternative name for a chauffeur? Number 10 which type of golf club is also an alternative name for a type of chauffeur? That's your 10 questions on the trivia trail don't forget to double check that the last letter of each of your answer is the first of the next answer. And let's move on to your answers to general knowledge number one which 80s action hero starred in the original Running Man Arnold Schwarzenegger I'm looking forward to the new version not necessarily because I'm a fan of the original but I do love Edgar Wright films so fingers crossed it's gonna be good. Number two Azoni is half pony and half what other animal Zebra? Number three which country hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics in 2021 Japan? Number four big in the 2000s which British band consists of Murdoch, Noodle, Russell and 2D the Gorillaz? Number five North Korea shares its borders with South Korea, China and which other country Russia? Number six in which country was the car manufacturer Volvo founded Sweden? Number seven which band originally recorded the song Sweet Child of Mine Guns and Roses? Number eight which vegetable traditionally is the main ingredient in a Spanish omelette potato? Number nine the first recorded death in the Bible is that of which person Abel? And number ten which cartoonist is best known for illustrating the works of Roald Dahl that is Quinton Blake. Alright total up your scores so far and work out how you've done let's move on to round three. In today's Takeaway Trivia and it's the return of Clued Up. I'm gonna give you five clues to the identity of a famous you've got to work out who they are. Clued number one is worth ten points Clued two is for eight points and will keep playing until Clued number five which is worth just two points. You're only cheating yourself if you pretend you got it on Clued number one so just be honest about when you get this person correct. Clued number one then I was born in 1965 in New York City and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. My father comedian and actor Jerry was born to Jewish parents. My mother actress and comedian Ann Mira was from an Irish Catholic background. Who am I? Clued number one for ten points I was born in 1965 in New York City and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. My father comedian and actor Jerry was born to Jewish parents. My mother actress and comedian Ann Mira was from an Irish Catholic background. Who am I? Clued number two I spent my childhood on television show sets with my parents and realised that I wanted to get involved with comedy. My first break was as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live which led to my own show on early nineties MTV. Who am I? Clued two again I spent my childhood on television show sets with my parents and I realised I wanted to get involved with comedy. My first break was as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live which led to my own show on early nineties MTV. Who am I? Clued number three I dabbled with directing early hits being Reality Bites starring Danny DeVito and The Cable Guy starring Jim Carrey but I still acted with appearances in Happy Gilmore, Friends, Anchorman and Mystery Men. Who am I? Clued number three I dabbled with directing early hits being Reality Bites starring Danny DeVito and The Cable Guy starring Jim Carrey but I still acted with appearances in Happy Gilmore, Friends, Anchorman and Mystery Men. Who am I? Clued number four then for four points. In 2022 I became an executive producer and director of Apple TV's hit series Severance. I also declared that Volodymyr Zelensky was my hero and visited him in Ukraine. Who am I? Clued number five then I m best known for my leading roles in Meet the Parents, Zoolander, There's something about Mary, Madagascar and Dodgeball. Who am I? Clued number five I m best known for my leading roles in Meet the Parents, Zoolander, There's something about Mary and Madagascar. Oh and Dodgeball. Who am I? A tricky one there I reckon for Clued up well done if you've got it. Maybe you're still thinking about it if so don't worry we'll come back to it in just a second. First of all, your answers to the trivia trail. Number one, Sox was the name of a pet cat owned by which US President, Bill Clinton? Number two, which international company takes its name from the Greek goddess of victory, Nike or Nike? Number three, which British monarch was known as the Virgin Queen? That's Elizabeth the first. Number four, what name is given to someone who builds and maintains roofs made from straw, a thatcher? Number five, the church of sense saver in the marshes is the setting for which 2010's BBC television comedy Rev. Number six, containing JFK's grave and the tomb of the unknown soldier, Arlington National Cemetery is in which US state, Virginia? Number seven, who was the first player to score 30 goals in a Premier League season without scoring a penalty Andy Cole? Number eight, which actress starred as Maya or Mia in La La Land, Emma Stone? Number nine, the home ground of Manchester City is named after which airline, the Etihad? And number ten, which type of golf club is also an alternative name for a chauffeur, a driver? Back to Clued Up, I gave you loads of clues the identity of a celebrity this person was born in New York, grew up on working television sets, wanted to be a performer, directed the cable guy and reality bites starred in something about Mary, dodgeball, Madagascar, meet the parents, who was I looking for? Ben Stiller, of course. Well done, if you got it right and that's the final answer for the first few rounds of Takeaway Trivia, it's time for the final battle. We move onwards then to the end of the quiz quiz, this is 15 questions of general knowledge pitched a little trickier than previous rounds. It's the final battle, the final test of your grey matter. Let's have question number one, Spillers GrooveJet featuring Sophie Ellis-Baxter was the first song ever to be played on what? Question number one, Spillers GrooveJet featuring Sophie Ellis-Baxter was the first song ever to be played on a what? Number two, Italy's longest international border is with which country? Number two, Italy's longest international border is with which country? Number three, what is the name of currency used in Mexico? Question three, what is the name of currency used in Mexico? Number four, how many bases are there in a game of rounders? Number four, how many bases are there in a game of rounders? Question number five, typically used to project the call to prayer, what is the high tower of a mosque called? Question number five, typically used to project the call to prayer, what is the high tower of a mosque called? Number six, what is the maximum number of pieces that can appear on a chessboard? Question number six, what is the maximum number of pieces that can appear on a chessboard? Number seven, the Clarence Hotel in Dublin is co-owned by members of which band? Question number seven, the Clarence Hotel in Dublin is co-owned by members of which band? Number eight, according to average stats, which UK county is the wettest? Question number eight, according to average stats, which UK county is the wettest? Number nine, in which year were women first allowed to compete at the Olympic Games? Number nine, in which year were women first allowed to compete at the Olympic Games? Question number ten, what is Indiana Jones first name? Number ten, what is Indiana Jones first name? Number eleven, what appears inside the White Star in the centre of the flag of Northern Ireland? Question number eleven, what appears inside the White Star in the centre of the flag of Northern Ireland? Number twelve, what is Nephology the study of? Question number twelve, what is Nephology the study of? Number thirteen, in which year did Iraq invade Kuwait, triggering the First Gulf War? Number thirteen, in which year did Iraq invade Kuwait, which triggered the First Gulf War? Question number fourteen, Candlestick Park Stadium in San Francisco was the location of which iconic band's final live concert? Number fourteen, Candlestick Park Stadium in San Francisco was the location of which iconic band's final live concert? And number fifteen, what is the medical name for dizziness due to heights? Number fifteen, what is the medical name for dizziness due to heights? Okay, that's your final question, on the end of the Quiz Quiz, double check your answers, and when you're ready, let's find out how you've done. The answers to the end of the Quiz Quiz, Number one, Speller's Groovejet featuring Sophie Ellis Bexter was the first song ever played on a watt? An iPod, it was the first song ever played on the prototype iPod back in I guess around 2001? Number two, Italy's longest international border is with which country? Switzerland. Number three, what is the name of the currency used in Mexico? The Peso. Number four, how many bases are there in a game of rounders? Four. Number five, typically used to project call to prayer, what is the highest tower of a mosque called a minaret? Number six, what is the maximum number of pieces that can appear on a chessboard? Thirty-two. Number seven, the Clarence Hotel in Dublin is co-owned by members of which band, U2? Number eight, according to average stats, which county is the wettest in the UK? Cumbria. Number nine, in which year were women first allowed to compete at the Olympic Games? Nineteen hundred. Ten, what is Indiana Jones first name? That's Henry. Number eleven, what appears inside the white star at the centre of the flag of Northern Ireland? A red hand. Number twelve, what is Nephology, the study of clouds? Thirteen, in which year did Iraq invade Kuwait, triggering the first Gulf War? Nineteen ninety. Number fourteen, Candlestick Park Stadium in San Francisco, was the location of which iconic band's final live concert? The Beatles. And fifteen, what's the medical name for dizziness due to heights? Vertigo. That's it, that is the end of the Quiz Quiz. 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