Episode 047: Adam Conover & Jill-Michele Melean

==Description==
This week on Go Fact Yourself, it’s not just a game of trivia: it’s a game of hardcore roller derby AND a game of Super Mario!
You probably know Adam Conover from his TruTV show, “Adam Ruins Everything,” where he uncovers the complicated, and often problematic, backstories behind topics like voting, football, Hawaii and more. He’ll also tell us about his own complicated backstory: as the only member of his family without a PhD. Adam can also be heard on the podcast “Factually!”.
Adam’s opponent is comedian and writer Jill-Michele Melean. She was the first (and last) Latina cast member on “MADtv.” She was known for her celebrity impressions, most notably for Britney Spears and Drew Berrymore. And don’t worry… she’s happy to demonstrate. Jill-Michele can be seen in her stand up special “White/Latina” on Amazon Prime.
The guests will also discuss topics like clean eating, public transportation and the value of tasteful plastic surgery.
This episode is sponsored by Trivia Con, happening April 3-5, 2020 in Las Vegas.
==Rounds==
===What's the Difference?===
Clang, clang, clang! 
====Bell vs Chime ====
A bell is usually hollow and cup-shaped (like a bell), it has an attached clapper inside that strikes the interior of the bell to create a sound. A chime can come in a number of shapes (box-like, tubular, flat) and is usually struck from the outside by a mallet. Some chimes have a clapper but it is attached to the outside and can be activated mechanically or manually. 
====Tram vs Trolley ====
*from listener Clint Towsher (spilling?) from Los Angeles, CA
A tram is any kind of streetcar type conveyance, sometimes on tracks and sometimes free to move about on the road. A trolley is technically the "pole-and-pulley" system on top of a streetcar that connects it to overhead wires for power. 
If the vehicle is getting electric power from wires above, it is a trolley car or a trolley bus. If it is getting electric power from below, it is a tram. 
Points at the end of this round: Jill-Michele 1 | Adam 1
===Trivia===
====Jill-Michele Melean ====
=====Topics=====
*Eating Clean 
*Being the Best Aunt Ever 
*Everything Drew Barrymore
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	Drew comes from a long line of actors, none more celebrated than her grandfather and his two siblings. Name any one of these three legends of stage and screen. 	John Barrymore 	John, Ethel, or Lionel Barrymore 	None Taken
2	The name of Drew's film company shares a word with her line of home, eyewear, beauty, and kids products. What word precedes them all? 	Flower 	Flower 	None Taken
3	According to BoxOffice Mojo, which film of Drew's is to date her biggest box office hit, grossing over $435 million? (~$1.3 billion adjusted for inflation) 	E.T. 	E.T. 	None Taken
4	Drew has had many accomplishments and many awards. In fact by one count she has won 33 awards. Which of the following accolades has she not won? Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, MTV Movie Award, Kids Choice Award, Teen Choice Award, Guinness World Record.	Teen Choice Award	Teen Choice Award 	She did win a Guinness World Record
5	Who is Drew's godmother and goddaughter? 	Frances 	Sophia Loren and Frances Bean Cobain	Her godmother is italian an considered one of the great beauties of the golden age of Hollywood
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Drew Barrymore has had an amazing career in Hollywood as an actor and producer, but she has also tried her hand at directing. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What 2009 women's sports movie was the first film she directed?	Whip It 	Whip It
2	What was the name of the novel on which it was based? 	Whip It: the book (point given)	Derby Girl
3	Who wrote both the novel and the screenplay? 	Sarah McLachlan 	Shauna Cross
Expert: Shauna Cross; Acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, and former roller derby athlete who wrote the book and screenplay that became the movie Whip It
Points at the end of this round: Jill-Michele 7 | Adam 1
====Adam Conover====
=====Topics=====
*Western Philosophy 
*The TV Show Succession 
*The History of the Nintendo's Mario
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	In what 1981 arcade game did Mario first appear where he had to avoid flaming barrels thrown by a big gorilla? 	Donkey Kong 	Donkey Kong 	None Taken
2	Mario doesn't just appear in video games, which wrestler played Mario on TV in the live action Super Mario Bros. Super Show!? 	Captain Lou Albano	Captain Lou Albano 	None Taken
3	What Mario title did the Guinness book say was the most influential video game of all time since 50 knock-offs of it came out in the 2 years after its release/ 	Mario Kart 	Super Mario Kart 	Some of the knock-offs include Smurf Racer, Muppet Race Mania, Woody Woodpecker Racing, and Atari Karts
4	There have been a lot of Nintendo titles featuring Mario, but which of the following is not a real Nintendo Mario game? Dr. Mario, Mario Circus, Mario's Time Machine, Mario is Missing, Hotel Mario, I am Teacher: Super Mario Sweater	Mario Circus 	Mario Circus 	The correct answer is not I am Teacher: Super Mario Sweater
5	Mario's brother is Luigi, the name is a pun though, what does Ruīji mean in Japanese? 	Brother 	Similar or Repeated	None Available (would have been Ruīji Luigi, Ruīji Luigi, Ruīji Luigi, Ruīji Luigi, Ruīji Luigi)
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Mario didn't just appear out of nowhere, he has a history! 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What Japanese game designer is credited with creating Mario? 	Shigeru Miyamoto	Shigeru Miyamoto
2	What former president of Nintendo is credited with naming him Mario?	Yamuichi 	Minoru Arakawa
3	What was Mario called before he had the name Mario? 	Jumpman 	Jumpman
Expert: Jeff Ryan; author who has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and Forbes who wrote the book Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America 
Points at the end of this round: Jill-Michele 7 | Adam 7
=== Fast Facts ===
# 	Guest 	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Jill-Michele	In California, you can buy wine at Target store. 	True 	True
2 	Adam 	Target is the largest wine retailer in the US. 	False 	False
3 	Jill-Michele	Walmart is the largest wine retailer in the US. 	False 	False
4 	Adam 	Trader Joe's is the largest wine retailer in the US. 	True 	False
5 	Jill-Michele	There is a brand of wine named after Axl Rose. 	True 	True
6 	Adam 	That brand of wine is called Axl Rosé. 	True 	True
7 	Jill-Michele	Jon Bon Jovi has a brand of wine. 	False 	True
8 	Adam 	One of Jon Bon Jovi's wines was recently named best rosé by Wine Spectator Magazine.	True 	True
9 	Jill-Michele	One of Jon Bon Jovi's wines is called Wanted Red or Alive. 	True 	False
10	Adam 	One of Jon Bon Jovi's wines is called Riesliving on a Prayer 	False 	False
Points at the end of this round: Jill-Michele 10 | Adam 11
Winner: Adam Conover 
==Promotions==
Find Jill-Michele Melean on https://jillyonline.com/ on Instagram @jillyonline and find her special “White/Latina” on Amazon Prime 
Find Adam Conover on Netflix with his show Adam Ruins Everything or listen to his podcast Factually! wherever you find podcasts 
Find Shauna Cross on IMDB (I guess?) 
Find Jeff Ryan's book A Mouse Divided or Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America wherever books are sold
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