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No game this episode, but Nick, Jonathan, and Katie are hanging out and recapping the events and stats of season two. Plus: some news about what's coming next.

In this SEASON FINALE episode of Things That Are Blank, champs Ashley Gray and Will Gilbert return to see who will be the champion of season 2. Join in as we conclude the season in style! CARD 1 CLUE: I am the night CATEGORY: Batman Villains ANSWERS: Joker, Harley Quinn, Bane, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two Face CARD 2 CLUE: I'm late CATEGORY: Talk show hosts ANSWERS: O'Brien, Leno, Letterman, Kimmel, Fallon, Ferguson, Carson CARD 3 CLUE: Don't forget to fix Mr. Fusion CATEGORY: Things associated with a mechanic ANSWERS: Shop, Grease, Car, Garage, Estimate, Oil, Engine CARD 4 CLUE: These jokes are becoming more CATEGORY: High school extra curriculars ANSWERS: Band, Theater, Cheerleaders, Volleyball, Yearbook, Newspaper, Football CARD 5 CLUE: Who let them out? CATEGORY: Things associated with dogs ANSWERS: Poop, Guard, Breed, Bark, Groom, Beware, Leash CARD 6 CLUE: Some of these things are not like the others CATEGORY: Things people kick ANSWERS: Ball, Tire, Butt, Rocks, Habit, Bucket, Can

Will Gilbert and Michael Dobson return to the show this week to face off in Round 2 of the Season 2 Tournament. Here we go! CARD 1 CLUE: I've fallen, and I can't get up CATEGORY: Things associated with a rescue ANSWERS: Drowning, Stretcher, Victim, Siren, Lifeguard, Hostage, Firefighter CARD 2 CLUE: Schmear campaign CATEGORY: Types of bagels ANSWERS: Cinnamon, Everything, Garlic, Plain, Blueberry, Sesame, Wheat CARD 3 CLUE: Some more disturbing than others CATEGORY: Things heard at night ANSWERS: Mice, Snoring, Frogs, Crickets, Neighbors, Pipes, Traffic CARD 4 CLUE: The upside is 10,000 calories a day CATEGORY: Things associated with swimming ANSWERS: Pool, Race, Kick, Exercise, Olympics, Goggles, Cap CARD 5 CLUE: Who cut it? CATEGORY: Types of cheese ANSWERS: Colby, Cream, Blue, Muenster, String, Swiss, Cheddar CARD 6 CLUE: It's where you live CATEGORY: Types of biomes ANSWERS: Desert, Forest, Plains, Mountains, Swamp, Tundra, Lake

This week begins our season two tournament, featuring the four most successful contestants of the year. Starting off, Rachel Shuman faces off against Ashley Gray. This tournament is a lot of fun. Enjoy! CARD 1 CLUE: Hang it  CATEGORY: Painters  ANSWERS: Picasso, Raphael, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, Pollock, Michelangelo CARD 2 CLUE: It's on the water CATEGORY: Things associated with smoke ANSWERS: Detector, Fire, Pipe, Cigarette, Lighter, Hookah, Cigar CARD 3 CLUE: Don't buy one CATEGORY: Animals at the zoo ANSWERS: Panda, Zebra, Elephant, Snake, Tiger, Monkey, Sloth CARD 4 CLUE: The sound of one wing clapping CATEGORY: Things related to cricket ANSWERS: Insect, Bowler, Chirp, Stump, Jiminy, Bug, Sport CARD 5 CLUE: Smash it CATEGORY: Things associated with the Hulk ANSWERS: Gamma, Bruce, Angry, Superhero, Incredible, Marvel, DNA CARD 6 CLUE: When's the last time you cleaned it? CATEGORY: Things in your garage ANSWERS: Oil, Rake, Jack, Bike, Toolbox, Minivan, Boxes

It's our last game of the regular season! Rowan Ward is here to face off against the returning champ. Listen in, play along, and come on back next week for the season 2 tournament of champions! CARD 1 CLUE: A real drink CATEGORY: Things associated with Jack Daniel's ANSWERS: Whiskey, Tennessee, Coke, Spirit, Alcohol, Rocks, Glass CARD 2 CLUE: High in the sky CATEGORY: Things associated with The Jetsons ANSWERS: Future, George, Elroy, Jane, Astro, Utopia, Judy CARD 3 CLUE: Girl Scout drug dealers CATEGORY: Types of cookies ANSWERS: Oreo, Fortune, Chocolate chip, Oatmeal, Almond, Biscotti, Macaron CARD 4 CLUE: Know thy mythos CATEGORY: Greek mythology ANSWERS: Zeus, Illiad, Odyssey, Athena, Olympus, Underworld, Hercules CARD 5 CLUE: You can do it CATEGORY: Things associated with a motivational speaker ANSWERS: Private, Books, Stage, Experience, Wisdom, Optimism, Self-Help CARD 6 CLUE: Join the mob CATEGORY: Things associated with iPods ANSWERS: Apple, Music, mp3, Player, Earbuds, iTunes, Charger

Christian Engel joins us this week to see if he can come out on top in our game of words and connections. Listen in and play along! CARD 1 CLUE: Gross, cooties CATEGORY: Dirtiest places in your house ANSWERS: Toilet, Trash, Counter, Doorknob, Carpet, Sandbox, Litter Box CARD 2 CLUE: It's not paranoia if it's true CATEGORY: Things associated with conspiracies ANSWERS: Secret, JFK, X-Files QAnon, Government, Roswell, Fawkes CARD 3 CLUE: Sleep is for the weekend CATEGORY: Things people drink to stay awake ANSWERS: Coffee, Soda, Energy drink, Tea, 5-hour, Cocoa, Cappuccino CARD 4 CLUE: The most troublesome of the 5 CATEGORY: Things that smell good ANSWERS: Baby, Candle, Rose, Perfume, Leather, Cinnamon, Deodorant CARD 5  CLUE: What did you say? CATEGORY: Things that are loud ANSWERS: Alarm, Siren, Horn, Engine, Megaphone, Jackhammer, Train CARD 6 CLUE: Clarence was a pain CATEGORY: Things related to It's a Wonderful Life ANSWERS: Bell, Christmas, Potter, Petal, Guardian, Angel

In our first Speas-Free episode in a few weeks, Chris McDermott takes on our returning champ. Listen in and play along!  CARD 1  CLUE: Beam them up  CATEGORY: Star Trek characters  ANSWERS: Kirk, Chekov, Uhura, Sulu, McCoy, Scotty, Spock  CARD 2  CLUE: On a plane  CATEGORY: Things associated with snakes  ANSWERS: Skin, Fangs, Scale, Pythons, Venom, Rattle, Slither  CARD 3  CLUE: The best part of waking up  CATEGORY: Things related to coffee  ANSWERS: Cream, Latte, Caffeine, Starbucks, Mug, Addiction, Hot  CARD 4  CLUE: It's elementary  CATEGORY: Things associated with detectives  ANSWERS: Investigate, Crime, Clues, Private Eye, Holmes, Magnifying Glass, Typewriter  CARD 5  CLUE: Wine and dine  CATEGORY: Restaurant jobs  ANSWERS: Chef, Waiter, Greeter, Manager, Sous, Cashier, Busboy  CARD 6  CLUE: Vision quest  CATEGORY: Things associated with Picasso  ANSWERS: Painter, Cubism, Spanish, Artist, Abstract, Brushes, Collage 

After defeating his brother last week, Adam Speas is here again to take on newcomer Alex Misner. Listen in and play along! This week's episode was edited by Stuart Everett. CARD 1 CLUE: Get it done CATEGORY: Words you hear at a salon ANSWERS: Cut, Perm, Dye, Highlight, Weave, Extension, Shampoo CARD 2 CLUE: As you wish CATEGORY: Things associated with The Princess Bride ANSWERS: Buttercup, Wesley, Montoya, Pirate, Sicilian, Iocane, Humperdink CARD 3 CLUE: Not the cast of Friends CATEGORY: Things associated with a buffet ANSWERS: Salad, Tray, Food, Jimmy, Warren, Eat, All CARD 4 CLUE: The best news CATEGORY: Things associated with tabloids ANSWERS: Enquirer, Globe, Red Top, Daily, Star, Sensational, Bat Boy CARD 5 CLUE: It's comfortable CATEGORY: Things that warm people up ANSWERS: Hood, Mitten, Shower, Quilt, Whiskey, Sauna, Jogging CARD 6 CLUE: Very sedentary CATEGORY: Things that don't move ANSWERS: Mountain, Statue, Wallflower, Boulder, Sloth, Tower, Congress

We've got a sibling rivalry edition of TTAB this week with returning champ John Speas going up against Adam Speas. It's a great episode - listen in! CARD 1 CLUE: Are you flirting with me? CATEGORY: Types of sauce ANSWERS: Soy, Teriyaki, Barbeque, Cocktail, Duck, Tomato, Buffalo CARD 2 CLUE: It was a red door CATEGORY: Things that are black ANSWERS: Cats, Sea, Tie, Sheep, Kettle, Widow, Bible CARD 3 CLUE: For the caffeine addicts CATEGORY: Things associated with cappuccino ANSWERS: Coffee, Italian, Espresso, Milk, Frothy, Starbucks, Sugar CARD 4 CLUE: Like your best gal CATEGORY: Things that squeeze ANSWERS: Sponge, Hug, Wrestling, Handshaking, Python, Toothpaste, Condiment CARD 5 CLUE: Take a look CATEGORY: Book Genres ANSWERS: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy CARD 6 CLUE: Very fragile stuff CATEGORY: Things made from glass ANSWERS: Bottle, Window, Vase, Ornament, Paperweight, Chandelier, Cannon

John Speas is here this week to see if he can take down our reigning champ. Listen in and play along! CARD 1 CLUE: Also known as things that drive you insane CATEGORY: Things that get stuck in your teeth ANSWERS: Corn, Pepper, Steak, Peanuts, Spinache, Caramel, Popcorn CARD 2 CLUE: Is it really good for the gander? CATEGORY: Things associated with a goose ANSWERS: Egg, Feathers, Silly, Hunter, Bird, Bill, Down CARD 3 CLUE: Filled with pomp CATEGORY: Synonyms of event ANSWERS: Circumstance, Development, Episode, Happening, Occasion, Phenomenon, Incident CARD 4 CLUE: Take a look, it's here CATEGORY: Things people read ANSWERS: Newspaper, Magazine, Lips, Cards, Recipe, Manual, Book CARD 5 CLUE: Top of the game CATEGORY: Olympic sports ANSWERS: Skating, Boxing, Diving, Archery, Curling, Biathlon, Ski Jumping CARD 6 CLUE: Like bad math CATEGORY: Words an accountant uses ANSWERS: Balance, Cost, Liquid, Bankrupcy, Audit, Profit, Statement

Returning champ? Check! 6 new cards of puzzles and connections? Check! Banjo tunes? Check?! Looks like it time for this week's TTAB! CARD 1 CLUE: Also known as junk food CATEGORY: Food you eat at a carnival ANSWERS: Cotton Candy, Churros, Funnel Cake, Kettle Corn, Pretzels, Empanadas, Corndog CARD 2 CLUE: Eating quickly CATEGORY: Three-letter foods ANSWERS: Egg, Jam, Ham, Nut, Yam, Pie, Pea CARD 3 CLUE: Like Anthrax or Pantera CATEGORY: Things related to metal ANSWERS: Steel, Iron, Aluminum, Copper, Detector, Magnet, Foundry CARD 4 CLUE: Stringing them along CATEGORY: Things associated with violins  ANSWERS: Music, Instrument, Bow, Chin, Fiddler, Pluck, Orchestra CARD 5 CLUE: Is it 87? It's 87. CATEGORY: Things related to Abraham Lincoln ANSWERS: Beard, Penny, Address, Union, Booth, Debate, Hat CARD 6 CLUE: Tip it real good CATEGORY: Types of hats ANSWERS: Beanie, Beret, Boater, Aviator, Cowboy, Fez, Fedora

This week, we've got Beth Asbury-Woolery here to try to take down our returning champ. Amazing gameplay and many laughs on this ep. Listen in and play along! CARD 1 CLUE: All words are made up CATEGORY: Words parents call their kids ANSWERS: Buddy, Tiger, Sport, Junior, Monkey, Champ, Pal CARD 2 CLUE: Eat around the metal CATEGORY: Things associated with hunters ANSWERS: Deer, Rifle, Vest, Blind, Season, Camouflage, Trap CARD 3 CLUE: It Britain it's called Primary CATEGORY: Things related to Sherlock Holmes ANSWERS: Baker, Watson, Pipe, Mystery, Detective, Moriarty, Deerstalker CARD 4 CLUE: Light my fire CATEGORY: Things you BBQ ANSWERS: Hamburger, Hot Dog, Steak, Ribs, Seafood, Kebab, Chicken CARD 5 CLUE: Spooky Scary CATEGORY: Halloween things that are black ANSWERS: Bat, Cat, Witch, Spider, Licorice, Raven, Silhouette CARD 6 CLUE: This is not a jungle gym CATEGORY: Things that climb ANSWERS: Monkey, Helicopter, Elevator, Kids, Fever, Ivy, Squirrels

Our returning champ is back and Mickey Diener is here to try to take him down. Listen in, play along, and see who will be coming back! CARD 1 CLUE: Don't say it 3 times CATEGORY: Things related to Blood Mary ANSWERS: Drink, Tomato, Vodka, Celery, Cocktail, Mirror, Repeat CARD 2 CLUE: A fast piece of lumber CATEGORY: Words on a dashboard ANSWERS: Speed, Miles, Oil, Empty, Temperature, Airbag, Engine CARD 3 CLUE: Let us in CATEGORY: Types of lettuce ANSWERS: Romaine, Iceberg, Boston, Arugula, Frisee, Escarole, Mizuna CARD 4 CLUE: I didn't get one CATEGORY: Game consoles ANSWERS: X-Box, Wii, Playstation, Dreamcast, DS, Gameboy, Sega CARD 5 CLUE: Something deep like the tides CATEGORY: Things that come and go ANSWERS: Fads, Relationships, Subway, Memory, Styles, Planes, Infatuation CARD 6 CLUE: This category is one CATEGORY: Things people fear ANSWERS: Spiders, Dark, Rats, Heights, Outside, Snakes, Water

Will our returning champ nab another win? Or will newcomer Michael Dobson take him out? Listen in, play along, and find out! CARD 1 CLUE: It's freezing in here CATEGORY: Things associated with the Cold War ANSWERS: Wall, Spy, Curtain, Space, Cuba, Communism, Missile CARD 2 CLUE: Everyone has their favorite CATEGORY: Pizza toppings ANSWERS: Pepperoni, Olive, Ham, Pepper, Sausage, Pineapple, Bacon CARD 3 CLUE: Public mastication CATEGORY: Things you chew ANSWERS: Gum, Tobacco, Steak, Lip, Dog Bone, Cud, The Fat CARD 4 CLUE: Staple of suburbia CATEGORY: Things people put in their yard ANSWERS: Pool, Garden, Fountain, Sprinkler, Flamingo, Gnome, Flowers CARD 5 CLUE: Up is the direction of interest CATEGORY: Things associated with surfing ANSWERS: Fiberglass, Wood, Wave, Hang Ten, Stand, Wax, Lean CARD 6 CLUE: Not related to Wesley CATEGORY: Things that are crushed ANSWERS: Ice, Grapes, Flowers, Cars, Velvet, Garlic, Bugs

If haven't already hit "play", what are you waiting for? This is a highly entertaining one as our returning champ goes against Julia Geschke. Oh, and don't forget to order your 2022 desk calendar at triviacalendar.net! CARD 1 CLUE: Like a cake or an onion CATEGORY: Layers of the atmosphere ANSWERS: Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ozone, Ionosphere CARD 2 CLUE: Not McDuck CATEGORY: Things associated with a Christmas Carol ANSWERS: Dickens, Grumpy, Scrooge, Spirit, Past, Present, Future CARD 3 CLUE: Puff you up CATEGORY: Types of pastry ANSWERS: Pie, Strudel, Baklava, Croissant, Danish, Empanada, Roll CARD 4 CLUE: He belongs in a museum CATEGORY: Things associated with Harrison Ford ANSWERS: Star Wars, Fugitive, Indiana Jones, Witness, Han Solo, Calista Flockhart, Blade Runner CARD 5 CLUE: That's cold CATEGORY: Things associated with hockey ANSWERS: Ice, Rink, Goal, Fans, Jersey, Pads, Pucks CARD 6 CLUE: Yer a wizard CATEGORY: Things associated with Harry Potter ANSWERS: Dumbledore, Hermione, Hagrid, Hogwarts, Magic, Azkaban, Weasley

After a banger of a game last week, Morgan Burns is back to defend his title. Will newcomer James Hoover come out on top? Join in and find out! CARD 1 CLUE: 16 candles CATEGORY: Things associated with a birthday ANSWERS: Cake, Party, Singing, Family, Celebration, Balloons, Age CARD 2 CLUE: How much pain can you take? CATEGORY: Things associated with a dentist visit ANSWERS: Chair, Rinse, Open, Fear, Cavity, Tools, Insurance CARD 3 CLUE: There are many CATEGORY: Things that are gross ANSWERS: Feet, Gas, Humor, Hair, Breath, Spitting, Sweat CARD 4 CLUE: Scandalous CATEGORY: Things associated with Watergate ANSWERS: Nixon, Hotel, Ford, Pardon, Tragedy, Hearing, Impeach CARD 5 CLUE: What happens when you win it all CATEGORY: Things associated with a parade ANSWERS: Float, Band, Balloons, Macy's, Confetti, Thanksgiving, Singing CARD 6 CLUE: Why is your finger discolored? CATEGORY: Things a gardener uses ANSWERS: Seeds, Gloves, Hose, Shovel, Rake, Trimmer, Trowel

Rachel is still rolling, but will Morgan Burns stop her? Listen in and play along! (And don't forget to pre-order your 2022 Everyday Q&A Calendar at triviacalendar.net) CARD 1 CLUE: I speak for them CATEGORY: Varieties of trees ANSWERS: Spruce, Redwood, Pine, Birch, Oak, Mahogany, Willow CARD 2 CLUE: It was all in vain CATEGORY: Things associated with veins ANSWERS: Jugular, Varicose, Blood, Flow, Body, Red, Metal CARD 3 CLUE: It's what life is CATEGORY: Things associated with the beach ANSWERS: Ball, Sand, Ocean, Bum, Sun, Surf, Towel CARD 4 CLUE: Spread 'em CATEGORY: Things you do with your legs ANSWERS: Dance, Kick, Jump, Skip, Strut, Yoga, Run CARD 5 CLUE: Please don't eat the dignitaries CATEGORY: Foreign food and drink ANSWERS: Pizza, Taco, Spaghetti, Vodka, Quiche, Sushi, Naan CARD 6 CLUE: The one thing that always gets lost CATEGORY: Words on a remote ANSWERS: Channel, Power, Menu, Enter, Input, Mute, Guide

If you've been listening every week, you know that Rachel Shuman is ON A ROLL. Listen in and see if Andy Doggett can bring her streak to an end. CARD 1 CLUE: Addiction isn't just for drugs CATEGORY: Things associated with Crackerjack ANSWERS: Box, Popcorn, Caramel, Nuts, Snack, Toy, Prize CARD 2 CLUE: I'm late late CATEGORY: Words on an alarm clock ANSWERS: Hour, Off, Radio, Volume, PM, Snooze, Minute CARD 3 CLUE: That's not Russia CATEGORY: Things you see in Alaska ANSWERS: Moose, Fur, Bears, Dogsled, Snow, Ice, American Flag CARD 4 CLUE: The coolest 8 year-old CATEGORY: Things at a kid's birthday party ANSWERS: Pony, Clown, Balloon, Donkey, Costumes, Piñata, Presents CARD 5 CLUE: They are attached CATEGORY: Things with strings attached ANSWERS: Kite, Yo-yo, Bikini, Fishing Pole, Guitar, Marionette, Violin CARD 6 CLUE: In the blue bin CATEGORY: Things associated with recycling ANSWERS: Waste, Cans, Paper, Environment, Nickel, Bottles, Re-use

Have you been listening? Because Rachel Shuman is STILL WINNING. This week, Stephanie Campbell is going to try to take her down. Will she do it? Listen in and find out! CARD 1 CLUE: Ice ice baby CATEGORY: Hockey players ANSWERS: Crosby, Hull, Ovechkin, Howe, Orr, Lemiuex, Gretzsky CARD 2 CLUE: Shaken and stirred CATEGORY: Things associated with a martini ANSWERS: Drink, Cocktail, Gin, Dry, Olive, James Bond, Vodka CARD 3 CLUE: Wake up CATEGORY: Things you do in your sleep ANSWERS: Dream, Toss, Talk, Snore, Drool, Twitch, Lie CARD 4 CLUE: It's your cue CATEGORY: Things associated with billiards ANSWERS: Felt, Corner, Chalk, Rack, Break, Score, Shot CARD 5 CLUE: Yar har fiddle dee dee CATEGORY: Thigns associated with pirates ANSWERS: Hook, Parrot, Sword, Bones, Maps, Anchor, Blackbeard CARD 6 CLUE: What an expensive element CATEGORY: Things associated with diamonds ANSWERS: Baseball, Ring, Carats, Jewel, Engagement, Carbon, Cut

Rachel Shuman is still going! This week Liz Thaler steps up to see if she can take down the champ. Listen in and play along! CARD 1 CLUE: It's a naan issue CATEGORY: Types of bread ANSWERS: Wheat, White, Rye, Flat, Sweet, Soda, Pumpernickel CARD 2 CLUE: Sometimes looks do matter CATEGORY: Things related to graphics ANSWERS: Diagram, Illustration, Drawing, Symbols, Pictures, Video Game, Design CARD 3 CLUE: Stuck in the middle with you CATEGORY: Things that fasten ANSWERS: Tape, Glue, Nail, Staples, Snap, Zipper, Velcro CARD 4 CLUE: Missionary position CATEGORY: Things associated with Mother Teresa ANSWERS: India, Charity, Nun, Poor, Habit, Saint, Catholic CARD 5 CLUE: He came to steal a necklace from this guy CATEGORY: Things related to wizards ANSWERS: Merlin, Magic, Sorcerer, Spell, Tome, Tower, Potter CARD 6 CLUE: Watch out for dark alleys CATEGORY: Classic movie monsters ANSWERS: Mummy, Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman, Swamp Thing, Zombie, King Kong