Episode 005: Dave Holmes & Monique Powell

== Description ==
In this episode, writer, comedian and International Waters host Dave Holmes competes against Save Ferris’ Monique Powell. Holmes shares his number one piece of advice for game show host newbies like J. Keith, and Powell tells us about her hard-partying ways on last year’s Warped Tour. Monique’s areas of expertise include: cat behavior, home remedies, and brisket. Dave’s areas of expertise are: Broadway musicals, beer commercials and Melrose Place. Before their professed expertise is put to the test, however, J. Keith Van Straaten and Helen Hong will ask if their guests can explain the difference between venom, poison, and toxin, as well as the difference between a homonym, a homophone, and a homograph. Do YOU know the difference? Find out!
== Rounds ==
=== What's The Difference? ===
In-pairs 
==== Venom vs Poison vs Toxin ====
Dave's Response: Venom must exist within a living creature. Poison can be synthesized in a lab, toxin is naturally occurring. 
Monique's Response: Agrees 
Answer: Poison is secreted, so the victim has to ingest or touch it. Venom is injected. toxin is any biologically produced chemical that alters the normal function of another organism. 
Point totals at the end of this round: Dave 1 | Monique 0 
==== Homonym vs Homophone vs Homograph ====
Monica's Response: Homonyms are two words that sound alike. Homographs are two numbers. Homophones are two words that sound alike. 
Dave's Response: Agrees with homophone, homonym is different words that mean the same thing. Homograph is a word that's spelled the same as another word but means a different thing. 
Answer: Homophones are simply words that sound the same, like lessen and lesson. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but mean different things, like tear and tear. Homonyms are words that are spelled and sound the same, but mean different things, like address and address. 
Point totals at the end of this round: Dave 3 | Monique 1 
=== Trivia ===
==== Dave Holmes ====
===== Topics =====
* Broadway Musicals 
* Beer Commercials 
* Melrose Place 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	What cast member was always listed in the opening credits as Special Guest Star? 	Heather Locklear 	Heather Locklear 	None Taken
2	What was Syndey wearing in her fight with her sister Jane in the swimming pool? 	Wedding dress 	Wedding dress 	None Taken
3	Which former member of Happy Days directed several episodes of Melrose Place? 	Anson Williams 	Anson Williams 	None Taken
4	What recurring guest star of Melrose Place spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2016?	Antonio Sabàto, Jr.	Antonio Sabàto, Jr.	None Taken
5	At what address on Melrose Place did the show take place? 	1225 	4616 	"It is a 4 digit number and 2 of the digits are the same"
===== Cluster Fact =====
Context: In season 3, while on a boat, Jo shot and killed the father of her unborn baby. Later, that baby was kidnapped, twice. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	Name the baby 	Alex 	Austin
2	Who kidnapped the baby the first time? 	The father of the baby	Dr. Kimberly Shaw
3	Who kidnapped the baby the second time?	Reed's parents 	Emily (nanny hired by Reed's parents)
Expert: The co-founder of celebrity fashion blog Go Fug Yourself, Jessica Morgan. 
Point totals at the end of this round: Dave 7.5 | Monique 1 
==== Monique Powell ====
===== Topics =====
* Cat Behavior 
* Home Remedies 
* Brisket 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	What is the most common reason cats are brought to shelters? 	Peeing 	Litter box problems 	None Taken
2	What is the proper term for the motion cats make by rhythmically altering their paws, pushing in and out of playable objects? 	Kneading 	Kneading 	None Taken
3	Aside from stretching, what is the main reason a cat will arch their back? 	To look larger when in the presence of an enemy/threat	To look larger when in the presence of an enemy/threat	[Hiss]
4	Which of the following is not a sign of a cat in heat? She moves her tail to one side, she tries to escape, she excessively licks her genital area, she drinks more water?	She moves her tail to one side
Steal by Dave: She drinks more water	She drinks more water 	None Taken
5	As far as cat behavior is concerned, what is gaping? 	Opening mouth to breathe through mouth like a tiger 	When a cat opens its mouth for 5-10 seconds 	None Taken
===== Cluster Fact =====
Context: It drives cat owners crazy when cats scratch up their furniture. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What are the scientific reasons that cats scratch up furniture?	File down nails 	Claw maintenance
2	What are the scientific reasons that cats scratch up furniture?	Mark territory 	Visual marker and scent marker of territory
3	What are the scientific reasons that cats scratch up furniture?	Something to do with pherimones	Stretching
Expert: Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Rachel Malamed 
Point totals at the end of this round: Dave 8.5 | Monique 7 
=== Fast Facts ===
# 	Guest 	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Dave 	A cube has 6 sides 	True 	True
2 	Monique	The word Mississippi has 6 "s"es 	False 	False
3 	Dave 	Die Hard was based on a novel 	False 	True
4 	Monique	Die Hard 2 was based on a novel 	False 	True
5 	Dave 	George Washington founded the New York Post 	False 	False
6 	Monique	There are 5 MLB teams in California 	False 	True
7 	Dave 	Nicolas Cage is a Best Actor Oscar Winner 	True 	True
8 	Monique	Bugs Bunny was the first cartoon character with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame	True 	False
9 	Dave 	California has a State Dinosaur 	True 	True
10	Monique	California has a State Firearm 	False 	False
Point totals at the end of this round: Dave 12.5 | Monique 9
Winner: Dave Holmes 
== Promotions ==
Where to find Dave Holmes: @daveholmes, Esquire.com, Party of One, The Friday Forty at NerdMelt 
Where to find Jessica Morgan: GoFugYourself.com and @fuggirls 
Where to find Monique Powell: Writing a full length record with Save Ferris, touring Europe in the summer, playing with 3/11 in San Diego 
Where to find Dr. Rachael Malamed: BehaviorDogtor.comCategory:Episodes