Episode 002: Alie Ward & Phil LaMarr

== Description ==
In this episode, Ologies podcaster and CBS science correspondent for Innovation Nation, Alie Ward, and actor Phil LaMarr (Mad TV, Family Guy) are grilled about bugs, baseball and bicycles.
Can either of our charming guests tell the difference between a layover and a stopover, or the difference between corned beef and pastrami? Can YOU?  To find out, pop in your ear buds or tell Alexa to play Go Fact Yourself, and let hosts J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong increase your knowledge of useless trivia.
== Rounds ==
=== What's The Difference? ===
==== Layover vs Stopover ====
Alie's Response: A layover you get your body off of the vehicle, a stopover you stay on the plane 
Phil's Response: Agrees 
Answer: A layover is a connection between two flights where you usually don't leave the airport; one that lasts less than 4 hours domestically or less than 24 hours internationally. A stopover is a connection between two flights where you usually do leave the airport and can spend a few days in a place; one that lasts more than 4 hours domestically or more than 24 hours internationally. 
==== Corned Beef vs Pastrami ====
Phil's Response: Corned beef is just beef and pastrami is a combination of beef and pork. 
Alie's Response: Corned beef is just salted beef and pastrami has additional spices. 
Answer: Corned beef is boiled and pastrami is smoked. 
Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 0 | Phil 0 
=== Trivia ===
==== Alie Ward ====
===== Topics =====
* Bugs 
* Word Origins
* Fiona Apple Lyrics 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	Insects have 3 main body parts, spiders only have 2. Which main body part do they have in common? 	Abdomen 	Abdomen 	None Taken
2	Ladybugs, fireflies, and boll weevils are all types of what insect? 	Beetles 	Beetles 	None Taken
3	Many states have a State Insect. In fact, most states have the same one - the apis mellifera. What useful creature is the apis mellifera?	Honeybee 	Honeybee 	None Taken
4	What can mantids do with their head that almost no other insect can do? 	180° swivel	180° swivel	None Taken
5	What is the word for the part of the fly that allows it to walk on a ceiling? 	Tarsus 	Pulvillus 	None Taken
===== Cluster Fact =====
Context: In 2014, 24 new species of aleiodes were named after being discovered in Ecuador, some of which were named for celebrities. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What type of insect is aleiodes? 	Lantern bug	Wasp
2	What is the proper spelling of aleiodes? 	aliotes 	aleiodes
3	Name one of the celebrities who had one named in their honor.	David Bowe 	Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Ellen DeGeneres, Lada Gaga, Robert Frost, Shakira 
Expert: Educator, environmentalist, and entomologist Steven Kutcher. 
Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 4 | Phil 0
==== Phil LaMarr ====
===== Topics =====
* MAD Magazine Artists 
* Marvel and DC Superhero Comics 
* Dodgers Baseball 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	What number is on Jackie Robinson's uniform? 	42 	42 	None Taken
2	The street leading up to Dodger Stadium was renamed in 2016 for what Dodgers icon? 	Vin Scully 	Vin Scully 	None Taken
3	At what venue did the Dodgers play their home games while Dodger Stadium was being built? 	The Coliseum 	The Coliseum	None Taken
4	In which game of 1988 World Series featured Kirk Gibson's game-winning home run? 	Game 1 	Game 1 	None Taken
5	1998 was the last time a player was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Dodgers cap on his plaque - who was it?	Orel Hershiser	Don Sutton 	"He won over 300 games and is currently a broadcaster"
===== Cluster Fact =====
Context: The 2017 World Series is already being called a classic for several reasons, tying and breaking several records. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	In Game 1, what Dodger tied a record by hitting a home run on the first pitch of the game? 	Chris Taylor 	Chris Taylor
2	In Game 6, what Dodger pinch hit, setting a franchise record by appearing in his 50th post-season game? 	Andre Ethier 	Andre Ethier
3	In Game 7, what Dodger became only the second person in baseball history to pitch in all seven World Series games?	Kenley Jansen	Brandon Morrow
Expert: Author of "100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die", Jon Weisman 
Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 4 | Phil 6 
=== Fast Facts ===
# 	Guest	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Alie 	There are 52 United States 	False 	False
2 	Phil 	In March of 2017, much of the United States got to experience a total eclipse of the Sun	True 	False
3 	Alie 	The bicycle was invented in China 	False 	False
4 	Phil 	The U.S. Government has made 3 dollar bills 	False 	False
5 	Alie 	Arby's sells a venison sandwich 	True 	True
6 	Phil 	All of South America is below the equator 	False 	False
7 	Alie 	Disney made a sequel to the classic film Fantasia 	False 	True
8 	Phil 	Sharon Stone stared in a sequel to the classic film Basic Instinct 	True 	True
9 	Alie 	There's a professional hockey team in Las Vegas 	True 	True
10	Phil 	The manufacturer of Q-Tips makes special swabs for sensitive areas called P-Tips 	False 	False
Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 8 | Phil 10
Winner: Phil LaMarr
== Promotions ==
Where to find Alie Ward: Ologies podcast 
Where to find Steven Kutcher: bugartbysteven.com or bugsaremybusiness.com
Where to find Phil LaMarr: The Jellies on Adult Swim and GoblinsAnimated.com 
Where to find Jon Weisman: dodgerthoughts.com or @jonweisman Category:Episodes