Kinda Funny Gamescast: Movie Trivia-Themed Kinda Feudy! - Game Showdown

Host: Blessing Adeoye Jr.
Episode Release Date: March 14, 2025
Podcast: Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast
Hosts: Tim Gettys, Greg “GameOverGreggy” Miller, Blessing Adeoye Jr., Andy Cortez

Introduction and Contestant Setup

The episode kicks off with Blessing Adeoye Jr. introducing the special movie trivia edition of their regular game segment, titled Game Showdown. Joining her are three contestants representing different teams:

• Nick Scarpino for Team Blue
• Roger McCorney for Team Purple
• Joey Noel for Team Orange

Blessing sets an engaging tone as she outlines the competitive nature of the game, teasing upcoming rounds and playful banter among the hosts. At [00:42], Blessing announces, “Get ready for game show. Yo, what's up? Welcome to Game Showdown.”

Round 1: Quentin Tarantino's Best Work

The first round challenges contestants to name Quentin Tarantino's best work based on audience surveys. Blessing explains the rules at [04:03], emphasizing the popularity of answers correlating with points.

• Nick Scarpino buzzes in first at [06:44] with "Weird Science", correctly earning 10 points.

  • Blessing notes: “Weird science is the correct answer. That is 10 points for Nick Scarpino.”

• Roger McCorney attempts "Django Unchained" at [10:25], securing 30 points.

• Joey Noel follows with "Kill Bill" at [10:34], claiming 20 points.

• Nick rounds off with "Reservoir Dogs" at [11:00], adding another 10 points.

Blessing recaps the scores with humor, highlighting the competitive spirit: “[09:54] Roger says Killian Murphy. Django unchained is the 30 point answer.”

Round 2: Oscar-Winning Best Actor in the Last Five Years

Next, contestants must name actors who have won the Best Actor Oscar within the past five years.

• Roger McCorney guesses "Cillian Murphy" at [12:45], an impressive 50-point answer.

• Joey Noel struggles but eventually mentions "Leonardo DiCaprio" at [14:11], receiving 10 points after some confusion.

• Nick Scarpino attempts several names, including "Matthew McConaughey" and "Timothy Chalamet", but only gains minimal points from his guess "Leonardo DiCaprio".

The round concludes with Blessing expressing surprise over the varied answers: “[17:37] Tim Gettys: Too much people.”

Round 3: Oscar-Winning Best Actress in the Last Ten Years

This round extends the challenge to female actors, requiring contestants to name Best Actress Oscar winners from the past decade.

• Joey Noel starts with "Annette Benning" at [21:57], which is incorrect.

• Roger McCorney selects "Michelle Yeoh" at [22:25], earning 40 points.

• Joey tries "Jennifer Lawrence" at [25:04], scoring 30 points despite being factually out of the ten-year range.

• Nick opts for "Tom Holland" at [29:10], securing 10 points.

Blessing highlights the tricky nature of the questions, noting the importance of up-to-date movie knowledge: “[25:16] Roger McCorney: That was my guess.”

Round 4: Casting for the Next Star Wars Trilogy

In a twist, contestants now name actors or actresses they believe should star in the upcoming Star Wars trilogy.

• Joey Noel boldly chooses "Timothee Chalamet" at [28:13], pulling in a substantial 50 points.

• Roger McCorney suggests "Ryan Gosling" and later "Zendaya" at [28:31], with Zendaya earning 40 points.

• Nick Scarpino finalizes with "Tom Holland" at [29:54], adding another 10 points.

Blessing underscores the difficulty in predicting fan-favored casting choices: “[32:08] Blessing Adeoye Jr.: Tied with Cameron Monahan from Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.”

Round 5: Movies Starring Jamie Lee Curtis

The final round challenges contestants to name movies starring Jamie Lee Curtis.

• Joey Noel correctly guesses "Everything Everywhere All at Once" at [32:42], earning 20 points.

• Nick Scarpino identifies "Halloween" at [32:54], a strong 50-point answer.

• Roger McCorney struggles but nails "Freaky Friday" at [33:28], securing 40 points.

Blessing reflects on the cultural impact of Curtis's roles: “[36:08] Blessing Adeoye Jr.: That's why she's in Freaky Friday now.”

Final Scores and Conclusion

After five competitive rounds, the scores are tallied:

• Roger McCorney (Team Purple): 250 points (Winner)
• Nick Scarpino (Team Blue): 180 points
• Joey Noel (Team Orange): 160 points

Roger celebrates his victory, earning admiration and playful ribbing from the other hosts. Blessing wraps up the episode with a recap and enthusiasm for future games: “[42:17] Blessing Adeoye Jr.: Let's go from talking ship and it's okay.”

Notable Quotes:

• Blessing Adeoye Jr. [00:42]: “Get ready for game show. Yo, what's up? Welcome to Game Showdown.”
• Roger McCorney [04:06]: “We've been here before. We've had high pressure situations with movies all the time.”
• Joey Noel [16:19]: “I completely forgot about.”
• Nick Scarpino [25:23]: “I have no idea.”
• Roger McCorney [37:14]: “An actor or actress. This audience is like whatever they just watched is the answers to everything.”

Final Thoughts

The episode delivers an entertaining blend of movie trivia, competitive spirit, and the signature humor Kinda Funny fans love. With Roger McCorney emerging victorious, listeners are left eager for future episodes and more engaging game show segments.

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