Podcast Summary: Hey Riddle Riddle - Patreon Preview #329: This IS JeopRiddie 2! (w/ Janet Varney)

Release Date: June 27, 2025

Introduction

In the Patreon Preview #329 episode of Hey Riddle Riddle, hosted by Adal Rifai from the Adderall Refy Closet studio in Chicago, the trio—Adal Rifai, Erin Keif (JPC), and Aaron Keith—welcome special guest Janet Varney for their second installment of JeopRiddie, their Jeopardy-inspired game segment. This episode blends humor, improvisation, and playful competition as the hosts engage in creative challenges and witty banter.

Game Setup and Christmas Wishes

The episode kicks off with Adal introducing the game rules for JeopRiddie, where players respond with specific phrases like "puzz" or "I will like" to signal they know an answer. The hosts humorously incorporate a "Christmas wish" segment, allowing each participant to make whimsical wishes that often lead to playful exchanges.

• Adal Rifai: "You each have one Christmas wish, which it's kind of carte blanche to do." [00:55]

• Janet Varney: "I would like two Christmas wishes." [01:05]

This segment spirals into a humorous negotiation where Janet ends up with three wishes, leading Aaron to humorously claim all of JPC's wishes, much to everyone's amusement.

Category Selection and Gameplay

After the lighthearted introductions, Adal presents the categories for the first round, each assigned different point values:

1. Mating Call
2. Triple Rhyme Time
3. One Minute Muppets
4. Accidental Inventions Before and After
5. Probably Sounds Like

Mating Call (100 Points)

JPC takes the first turn with the "Mating Call" category, humorously role-playing as an elephant leaving a voicemail. This improvisational segment showcases the hosts' ability to create entertaining scenarios on the fly.

• Adal Rifai: "For this mating call for 100, you are an elephant doing exactly what I just described." [06:03]

• JPC as the Elephant: "Hey, it's me, Mark. Had a great time... Didn't really know how much water I had in the old trunk." [07:06]

The segment concludes with Adal awarding JPC the points and handing control of the board to him.

One Minute Muppets (600 Points)

Next, JPC selects the "One Minute Muppets" category. In this challenge, he introduces Crumpet, a "horse from space who teaches us about white lies," and interacts with the other hosts as if interacting with a Muppet character.

• Adal Rifai: "For one minute muppets, you have one minute to present a brand new Muppet as I describe them." [08:02]

• JPC as Crumpet: "Crumpet's cool. You know, I was just in space for a minute... What's wrong with what I just said?" [08:37]

The improvisation continues with playful dialogues, highlighting the hosts' chemistry and improvisational skills.

Banter and Interactions

Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in playful banter, further enhancing the episode's entertaining atmosphere. Janet expresses her reluctance to let others meet her boyfriend until she has, leading to humorous exchanges.

• Janet Varney: "I will like no one else to meet Eren's boyfriend until I have met him." [03:07]

• Adal Rifai: "Santa's shaking his head no, no, no." [04:13]

These interactions not only provide laughs but also showcase the hosts' camaraderie and quick wit.

Conclusion

As the episode progresses, the game continues with more categories and improvisational challenges, but the available transcript concludes before reaching the episode's end. However, the segment up to [09:43] demonstrates the engaging and humorous dynamic that Hey Riddle Riddle offers its audience.

For those eager to experience the full episode and more delightful interactions, the hosts invite listeners to join the Clue Crew by subscribing to their Patreon at patreon.com/heyriddleriddle.

Notable Quotes

• Janet Varney [01:05]: "I would like two Christmas wishes."

• JPC [07:06]: "Don't want to get too long-winded on this. Hope it doesn't get truncated by the machine."

• Adal Rifai [08:02]: "For one minute muppets, you have one minute to present a brand new Muppet as I describe them."

Takeaways

In this episode, Hey Riddle Riddle successfully blends structured gameplay with improvisational comedy, creating an engaging experience for both fans of riddles and newcomers alike. The addition of Janet Varney adds fresh dynamics to the trio, enhancing the overall entertainment value. The playful integration of Christmas wishes and creative categories like "Mating Call" and "One Minute Muppets" exemplifies the hosts' ability to craft unique and enjoyable content.

Note: This summary is based on the provided transcript up to [09:43]. For the complete experience and additional content, listeners are encouraged to access the full episode via Patreon.