Episode 042: Jim Beaver & Erica Rhodes

==Description==
C’est l’heure pour un nouvel épisode de Go Fact Yourself*! (In case your French is a little rusty: It’s time for a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!)
Jim Beaver is an actor who’s known for his roles in TV shows like, “Breaking Bad,” and, “Justified,” where he’s earned a reputation as a “tough guy”-type who’s usually associated with guns. He’s also done a lot of research on major Hollywood figures from other eras. He’ll explain why he didn’t let the technological limitations from his youth get in the way of his research of actor John Garfield. Jim Beaver can be seen in the final season of “Supernatural”.
Jim will face off against Erica Rhodes, who’s currently tearing it up on NBC’s “Bring The Funny” and who had a memorable turn on “Modern Family”. She’s been involved in show-business since she was 10 as a voice on the radio-drama “Prairie Home Companion”. Erica’s newest comedy album is “Sad Lemon” and she’ll explain how she settled on the title after a little crowdsourcing.
The guests will discuss classic musicals set in France, American traitors and the finer aspects of going Dutch.
==Rounds==
===What's the Difference?===
Going Dutch 
====Holland vs The Netherlands ====
*from listener James Callen of Washougal, WA 
The Netherlands is the name of the European country bordered by Belgium and Germany. It has had other names in the past including The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands and The Batavian Republic. Holland is the name of two provinces in The Netherlands; Noord Holland and Zuid Holland, but there are 10 other provinces in The Netherlands. 
====Levee vs Dike ====
A levee is an embankment that is built to protect land that already dry but is threatened by flooding. Because most of New Orleans is at or below sea level, it has a series of levees to prevent flood events from high water in the Mississippi River or from storm surges during hurricanes. A dike is an embankment that is built in order to dry out and reclaim land that is already underwater, often below sea level. The dike is build to wall off the area you want to dry out and then the water is pumped out, making the land usable. 
Points at the end of this round: Jim 0 | Erica 1
===Trivia===
====Jim Beaver ====
=====Topics=====
* Benedict Arnold
* Movies Based on Raymond Chandler Novels
* Adventures of Superman TV Series 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint 	Point Stolen?
1	Before he betrayed his country, Benedict Arnold was an American hero in what war? 	American Revolution	American Revolution	None Taken	
2	Benedict Arnold is now known as a traitor because he is accused of selling what important site to the British? 	West Point 	West Point 	None Taken	
3	Arnold was married twice, but both women had the same first name, what was that name? 	Peggy 	Margaret 	None Taken	Yes
4	At the Battle of Saratoga, Benedict Arnold was shot, in what part of his body was she shot and what piece of clothing is now immortalized in a statue at the site?	Leg, Boot 	Leg, Boot 	None Taken	
5	Before his career in the military, Arnold served for several years as an apprentice in a field in which he later started a business. What was that field? 	Apothecary 	Apothecary 	None Taken	
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Benedict Arnold has a complicated legacy in the United States where a despite his reputation as a turncoat, he is still honored by some people. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What is the name of the holiday, celebrated in honor of Arnold's acquisition of a supply of gunpowder in 1775?	Gunpowder Holiday	Powder House Day
2	In what city, where this acquisition occurred, is that holiday primarily celebrated still today? 	Danbury, CT 	New Haven, CT
3	What item did Arnold demand of the soldiers protecting the gunpowder that lead to this acquisition? 	Key to the armory	Keys
Expert: Dr. Stephen Brumwell; award winning author of several books on American history including Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty 
Points at the end of this round: Jim 5 | Erica 2
====Erica Rhodes====
=====Topics=====
* The Film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
* Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
* The Poet William Words Worth
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint 	Point Stolen?
1	Director Damien Chazelle said that his 2016 film which ALMOST won an Oscar for best picture, was directly inspired by his favorite film, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. What was his film? 	no answer 	La La Land 	It's a musical 	Yes
2	In the movie, Guy is drafted into the army and fights in the real life war that France fought from 1954 to 1962 against who? 	Germany 	Algeria 	None Taken 	
3	The film us divided into 3 parts, each with their own heading, name 1 of the 3 parts. 	The Absennce	The Departure, The Absence, The Return	None Taken 	
4	The film ends after Guy and Geneviève reunite at a gas station. What brand of gasoline did that gas station sell? 	Petroleum 	S.O. 	It's what Standard Oil used to be known as. 	Yes
5	When Geneviève and her mother are joined by Mr. Cassard for dinner, Geneviève finds a bean in her dessert which means she must choose a king and then as his queen, wear a paper crown. This is a traditional French way of marking what Christian holiday?	Christmas 	Epiphany 	None Available (would have been "oh my god I just realized something very important and profound")	
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Overall, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was nominated for 5 Oscars, 3 of which were for Jacques Demy. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	In what 3 categories was Jacques Demy nominated?	Best Director 	
* Best Music Score
* Best Song (I Will Wait for You)
* Best Story and Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
2	In what 3 categories was Jacques Demy nominated?	Film Composition (point given)	
* Best Music Score
* Best Song (I Will Wait for You)
* Best Story and Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
3	In what 3 categories was Jacques Demy nominated?	Best Screenplay 	
* Best Music Score
* Best Song (I Will Wait for You)
* Best Story and Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Experts: Dr. Betsy Bogart; Singer and teacher who taught The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in her film studies class at UCLA. 
Points at the end of this round: Jim 7 | Erica 5
===Fast Facts===
# 	Guest	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Jim 	Beavers are animals. 	True 	True
2 	Erica	Beavers are reptiles. 	False 	False
3 	Jim 	Beavers are rodents. 	True 	True
4 	Erica	There are only 2 species of beaver. 	True 	True
5 	Jim 	One of those species is called the "American Beaver." 	True 	True
6 	Erica	The other is called the "Canadian Beaver." 	True 	False
7 	Jim 	A beavers home is called a nest. 	False 	False
8 	Erica	A beavers home is called a lodge. 	False 	True
9 	Jim 	There is a town in Canada called Beaver Lodge. 	True 	True
10	Erica	There is a hotel in Beaver Lodge called the Beaver Lodge Lodge.	True 	False
Points at the end of this round: Jim 12 | Erica 7
Winner: Jim Beaver 
==Promotions==
Find Jim Beaver on the final season of Supernatural and an unnamed upcoming film. 
Find Erica Rhodes at https://www.ericarhodescomedy.com/ and on Twitter and Instagram @ericarhodes
Find Dr. Betsy Bogart at https://betsybogart.com/
Find Dr. Stephen Brumwell at http://www.brumwellhistory.com/ of find his book Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty wherever books are sold 
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