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Ep 31BRP #29: Week of 4/16/18 - I Learned It By Watching You!

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Welcome back, loyal triviamgos! This week, Goldberg is joined by Jill, Brett and Seth as they provide an oral history of marijuana in America. It's like Drunk History, but for your ears. You'll be excited to hear the Trivia Host Showdown, your top 10 team names, and as always your #5pointphrase. Keep listening for music from UZOO and a contest you'll want to jump in on!

Apr 16, 201847 min

Ep 30BRP #28: Week of 4/9/18 - My Generation

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Good day, friends! We're glad you're back to feast on all things BaR Rated. This week, Goldberg is joined by Sarah, Jill and Not-Mitch as they talk about what generation they (think they) hail from, Jill talks about apartment living and a Songs from Movies audio round is tried by all. Remember, we've got your top 10 team names, your #fivepointphrase and featured band The Penniless Wild all to look forward to as well!

Apr 9, 201847 min

Ep 29BRP #27: Week of 4/2/18 - The Hartford Rib Off!

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Welcome back, gentle listeners. It's good to be back. Goldberg returns this week with Jill, Sarah, Not-Mitch and special guest Guy Neumann as they get down to the nitty gritty about this year's Hartford Rib Off. Can YOU believe it's been 9 years?!? The gang hangs tough with a One(ish) Hit Wonderz audio round, your top 10 team names and killer music from Hartford's own West End Blend with "Speak." Don't forget to listen for the #5pointphrase -- it could come in handy!!

Apr 2, 201837 min

Ep 28BRP #26: Week of 3/26/18 - Speed Trivia Showdown

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Got a case of the Mondays? Never fear, for Captain Quiz Man and Grenade-head Gary are here! Goldberg is joined again this week by Jill Scott, our trusty intern Seth and host Elijah Manning (yes, you read that name right) as they talk about how those characters became who they are, dish about MLB opening day and give some much-needed info on our next CT Science Center event, "Science Straight-Up." Do we have a song for you this week? You bet we do! Do we have a #5pointphrase? Of course!! Are we going to test the mettle of our hosts with a speed trivia showdown? Well, you best listen to find out!

Mar 26, 201843 min

Ep 27BRP #25: Week of 3/19/18 - There Can Be Only One

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Do you listen to this podcast wishing it had more Goldberg? Do you maybe hope one day that you'd have ONLY Goldberg? Well, your prayers have been answered. Welcome to the first BaR Rated show that could also be nominated for a Best Spoken Word Grammy. Goldberg takes you down memory lane with his Colorado trip and lists off some of the best team names of the week. As always, we have a #5pointphrase for you as well as some cool tune-age from Dead by Wednesday. See you at the games!

Mar 19, 201825 min

Ep 26BRP #24: Week of 3/12/18 - Parade On!

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A new week is upon us, triviamigos, but it's a VERY SPECIAL one as St. Patty's day is around the corner. Pull up a chair with Uncle Goldberg as he is joined by a quartet of talent including Jill Scott, Sarah Wadsworth, Tristan Gioia and Seth Blair as they listen to horror stories of St. Paddy's Parades of yore, learn Celtic swear words and test their mettle at a Name That Singer audio round. As always, the #5pointphrase is hidden somewhere like a pot of gold, just waiting for you to find it! Listen all the way to the end to be treated to Mickey Rickshaw's "Rats of Allston" and hear how you can win some gift cards!

Mar 12, 201844 min

Ep 25BRP #23: Week of 3/5/18 - Yo, You Got Yoga?

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Happy Monday, y'all! Goldberg is back with Jill Scott and Sarah Wadsworth to give you another half hour of thrills in this week's podcast. They play all the hits -- Top 10 team names, an audio round, and the #5pointphrase as well as digging deeper into Yoga and a deserted island survival quiz. Keep your ears perked for your extra points as well as Mission Zero's "Kitten in a Tiger Suit." See you at the games!

Mar 5, 201846 min

Ep 24BRP #22: Week of 2/26/18 - The Hubris of Mr. Movie-Guy

Last week brought you the tale of the desk, but this week it HAPPENS. Goldberg is joined by Jill Scott, Sarah Wadsworth and Chris Ouellette for a monumental episode where the old WCCC desk is populated with the likes of BaR Rated. The foursome go over the Geek Bowl from last weekend, talk about some upcoming special trivia games and dump on Brian for blowing off his own dick with a blunderbuss. Listen closely for the #fivepointphrase and stick around for a tune from Springfield's Fear Nuttin Band.

Feb 26, 201831 min

Ep 23BRP #21: Week of 2/19/18 - THE DESK

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Oh, you've heard of the desk. But now, hear the untold story! Well, maybe not, but the end of one era and the beginning of a new one comes this week as Goldberg, Jill Scott and Matt Grant wax poetic on the Geek Bowl, animal condoms and much more. Keep an ear out for the #fivepointphrase and enjoy "Stay Gone" by Gaiah.

Feb 19, 201840 min

Ep 22BRP #20: Week of 2/12/18 - Valentine's Day Ain't So Bad!

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Come one, come all to the sanctity of the podcast palace! Goldberg is joined this week by Jill Scott, Sarah Wadsworth and Darren Barsalou to dish on why Valentine's ain't so great, talk Valentine's traditions and also give some updates about games around the area. Listen to the gang try their hand at a Cover Songs audio round and, as always, listen closely for your Five Point Phrase and to our featured musician, Hannah's Field. See you at the games!

Feb 12, 201844 min

Ep 21BRP #19: Week of 2/5/18 - THE BIG GAME! (The Super Bowl. It's the Super Bowl.)

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The NFL Season Is Dead! Long Live the NFL Season! We come to you on the day after the Big Game (ugh) with QUAD hosts, Goldberg, Jill, Sarah and Dirty Dave as they talk about their favorite Super Bowl commercials, play a Name that Singer round, burn through the top ten team names and of course, journey to the Jibber Jabber. Listen closely for the 5 point phrase and be sure to check out UZOO's track "Fly Without Wings."

Feb 5, 201841 min

Ep 20BRP #18: Week of 1/29/18 - What's the Deal with Pets!?

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Another week, another Monday, another podcast -- thanks for sharing it with us! Join Goldberg, Jill Scott and Sean Hayes as they maneuver around the top ten team names of the week, play a movie-based audio round, and endure the Jibber Jabber segment. Keep your ear close to the ground for both the 5 point phrase of the week as well as a tune from Hartford's own West End Blend!

Jan 29, 201841 min

Ep 19BRP #17: Week of 1/22/18 - Could We Win it All?

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Happy Monday, triviamigos! This week, Goldberg is joined by Jill and Sarah and chat about what the chances of the BaR Rated crew winning big at the Geek Bowl! Listen to the tables get turned as they try and answer some audio round questions, give you your top ten team names and, as always, divulge the phrase of the week! Gotta get those PHIVE POINTS, right? Keep your ears to the ground for some great music from the Benedicks, and we'll see you at the games!

Jan 22, 201838 min

Ep 18BRP #16: Week of 1/15/18 - The Pack Rats

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Ahoy, ahoy! Goldberg is joined this week by not one, not two, not three, but four illustrious guests! Jill literally phones it in while Sarah, Rizzo and Studio Kid join the ranks to talk about what it means to be a pack rat versus a hoarder, what's new in the world of skin-lightening treatments, schedule updates and a Name that Movie Quote game! Listen closely for the phrase of the week and keep an ear out for some tune-age from West End Blend at the end of the show. And remember -- have PHUN at your game!

Jan 15, 201837 min

Ep 17BRP #15: Week of 1/8/18 - The 'Blizzard of 2018' Show!!!!

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BREAD & MILK!! BREAD & MILK!!!! BREAD & MILK!!!!!!! Listen in and warm your ears as Goldberg and trivia host Matt K. broadcast live from the BRE Studio during the 1/4/18 snowstorm that hit New England. Joined via Skype by BRE's Jill Scott and on the phone by Sarah W., the crew give you tips on surviving a blizzard, check-in on how everyone is doing with their New Year Resolutions (all of which Goldberg has already broken, btw), and play a fun game of "WINTER STORM TRIVIA"!!!!! Plus this week's #TopTenTeamNames, your #5PointPhrase & musical guest GAIAH from Springfield, MA with "Stay Gone". So grab a blanket, snuggle up with your favorite alcoholic drink and enjoy this week's show.........

Jan 8, 201842 min

Ep 16BRP #14: Week of 1/1/18 - Happy New Year!

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3....2....1....Happy New Year! We kick off 2018 a little differently, with our first Jill-less show. Not to worry, as Sarah and Earl step in to help Goldberg out and ring in '18 in style. The trio talk new year resolutions, schedule updates and play some good ol' fashioned Never Have I Ever. Be sure to listen for the phrase of the week and keep your ear out for Marc Amendola and a very special holiday-themed tune. Have phun at the games!!

Jan 1, 201840 min

Ep 15BRP #13: Week of 12/25/17 - A Very BaR Rated X-Mas!!!!

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Get into the holiday spirit with Goldberg & Jill, sponsored this week by The Hop Knot in Middletown & Southington!!! Listen in as they update you on this week's game schedule (no Monday games this week, btw.....), talk about what gifts they got for their friends & family, drink some beers and have a few laughs!!! We've also got a brand new "Top 10 Team Names" list and your #5PointPhrase at the end of the show!!!!! Plus, Goldberg adopted parrots and is learning that their quite the handful!!!! So get ready for lucky show #13 and we'll see you out at the bars this week to #TrainYourBrains!!!!!!

Dec 25, 201730 min

Ep 14BRP #12: Week of 12/18/17 - Cat Lazers!

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One week until Christmas! Ain't that nuts? Well, it's just an ordinary Monday here where you get a brand new episode of BaR Rated Radio. Goldberg is joined by Jill as always but also Dave Lovelace from UMOP.com and Cat Lazers! The crew wax poetic about new sponsors, fat squirrels and also play Would You Rather: The Christmas Edition. Keep your ears open for the top 10 team names and the phrase of the week -- and stay till the end for Parallax's "White Hole"

Dec 18, 201738 min

Ep 13BRP #11: Week of 12/11/17 - Welcome, Amy Sunshine!

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Good afternoon, triviamigos! Goldberg is back and brings you TWO guests, in both Jill Scott and Amy Sunshine, who you may recognize from 92.5 FM. The crew dishes about private games, trivia playoffs, drunk opossums and a new game is debuted in BaR Rated Bingo! Listen for the Phrase of the Week as well as Vespera from Plainville, our musical guest this week. See you at the games!

Dec 11, 201738 min

Ep 12BRP #10: Week of 12/04/17 - Giving Back for the Holidaze

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Come one, come all to our 10th anniversary podcast! Well, it's a ten-week anniversary, but it's a round number all the same. This week Goldberg and Jill talk about how to give back during the holidays, another adventure of Captain Quiz-Man airs and you get to hear some Stump the Drunk! Listen closely for the phrase of the week and earn yourself 5 bonus points at this week's game!

Dec 4, 201734 min

Ep 11BRP #9: Week of 11/27/17 - Would You Rather?

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Willkommen! And bienvenue! Welcome! It is us, BaR Rated Radio, comin' back at cha after the holiday. Goldberg is joined by Brian Verderosa this week as well as Jill Scott, as always, for your weekly hang with the BaR Rated crew! Jill shares some terrifying Thanksgiving stories while Brian talks about what's to come movie-wise in 2018. Listen closely for that Phrase of the Week and you could net yourself 5 extra points at your trivia game!

Nov 27, 201744 min

Ep 10BRP #8: Week of 11/20/17 - What Are We Thankful For?

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Come closer, friends! It's that time of the week for your hearty helping of BaR Rated Radio! Embark on a journey with Goldberg, Jill, Rizzo and Sarah as they talk about what they are thankful for this holiday season, the history of BaR Rated Radio and (get ready) Jill's Thanksgiving Joke Tyme! As always, we dish out the top ten team names of the week and offer some music from Dharma Brown, and sneak in a phrase of the week worth 5 extra points!

Nov 20, 201740 min

Ep 9BRP #7: Week of 11/13/17 - Thomas Hooker Brewery

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Hear ye, hear ye, it is time for another adventure down the trivia rabbit hole! This week Goldberg is joined as always by Jill as they talk about people who cheat at trivia (losers!), what TV is worth watching and a replay of Captain BaR Rated Trivia. Your top 10 team names are comin' at cha as always, with special musical guest Dharma Brown. Keep your ears open for the phrase of the week!

Nov 13, 201737 min

Ep 8BRP #6: Week of 11/6/17 - Full House!

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Welcome back! It's time for another foray into the heads of your BaR Rated people, headed by the one and only Goldberg. This week he's joined by Jill, Sarah and Matt as they talk about their experiences hosting BaR Rated games, the pros and cons of audio versus video trivia and of course, the top ten team names. Don't forget to listen for the phrase of the week, as it'll earn you FIVE BONUS POINTS at your weekly game. Stick around to the end for some fun music from Kenny Mehler Band. Until next time!

Nov 6, 201730 min

Ep 7BRP #5: Week of 10/30/17 - Halloween!!

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Goldberg and Jill are back for another week of banter, notably how Halloween is different today than it was when WE w ere kids, our favorite scary movies and of course the special Halloween trivia events! Keep your ear to the ground for this week's Phrase of the Week and, as always, the top 10 team names!

Oct 30, 201725 min

Ep 6BRP #4: Week of 10/23/17 - TicketNetwork.com

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Welcome back friends! This week Goldberg and Jill run down the top 10 team names of the week, talk extended programming for BaR Rated Radio, and discuss Halloween trivia plans. Also the daring duo speak up about age limits for trivia players and unveil the first of many Captain Quiz Man & Grenade Head Gary segments. Don't forget to listen for the phrase of the week (for 5 extra points!) and this week's special musical selection from The Benedicks!

Oct 23, 201727 min

Ep 5BRP #3: Week of 10/16/17 - The Art of the Question

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Welcome back, triviamigos! This week Goldberg and Jill discuss The Art of the Question, as well as unveiling the long-awaiting Stump the Drunk game. Top 10 names of the week is back as well and we close out with a musical contribution from the Kenny Mehler Band. What's this week's phrase of the week for 5 extra points? Gotta listen to find out!

Oct 16, 201730 min

Ep 4BRP #2 - Week of 10/9/17 - The Hop Knot!

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Welcome back, ladies and gents! In this week's episode of the BaR Rated Podcast, Goldberg is joined again by Jill and Brian as they run down the week's worth of events, challenge each others' math skills (okay, maybe just Goldberg's) and much, much more. Come for the phun, stay for the tunes! This week we feature Dead by Wednesday in our closing credits, and don't forget to listen for the Phrase of the Week!

Oct 8, 201747 min

Ep 3SEP #1 - Juszczyk

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Brought to you by BaR Rated Radio, here's Joe Sheehan and the Sports Element Podcast!

Oct 5, 201758 min

Ep 1BRP #1 - Week of 10/2/17 - Let's Get Started!

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The time has come! We are getting off the ground with the Bar Rated Podcast and our first official show. For longtime players of our games in Connecticut and Massachusetts, welcome! For the newly initiated, this is the weekly companion piece to the over 40 trivia games we host in New England. Tune in to score free points, cool schwag and to get to know what the hell is going on in your neck of the woods! This week, host Rob Goldberg reins in guests Brian Verderosa and Jill Scott as they talk about what we have going on, what's coming up and maybe what "never have they ever" done!

Sep 29, 201734 min