This episode explores the history and popularity of Trivial Pursuit, created in 1979 by Canadian journalists Scott Abbott and Chris Haney. The game became a cultural phenomenon, especially during the holiday gift season and social gatherings. It initially succeeded in Canada before capturing the U.S. market, where it transformed social dynamics with its clever marketing and association with celebrity culture. The discussion also delves into the game's legal challenges, the evolution of its editions, and its lasting impact on trivia culture.
Trivial Pursuit's creation stemmed from a blend of nostalgia and a burgeoning trivia culture, which set the stage for its enduring popularity as a family game.
The game's impact is not just limited to entertainment; it facilitated a cultural exchange of knowledge and interests, especially between generations.
Supreme Court acts on Trump-Colorado ballad appeal, citing the constitution's insurrection clause. Biden speaks at Valley Forge ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary. A Sixth grader killed in Iowa school shooting is identified as more details emerge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this special “minisode”, Chris is joined by game designer Josh Mills to talk about his game, Milkman, now on Kickstarter from DHMG. Josh talks about the seven-year development of Milkman – its origins and changes over the long journey to potential publishing. All this, plus his earliest game designs using drug store checker boards, and his involvement in the video game industry.
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- President Trump heads to Walter Reed hospital tonight - the latest news on what this could mean for the campaign. Also -- in an atypical move from a judge, audio recordings from the Grand Jury sessions in Breonna Taylor's case were released - what this latest major development means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode explores the history and popularity of Trivial Pursuit, created in 1979 by Canadian journalists Scott Abbott and Chris Haney. The game became a cultural phenomenon, especially during the holiday gift season and social gatherings. It initially succeeded in Canada before capturing the U.S. market, where it transformed social dynamics with its clever marketing and association with celebrity culture. The discussion also delves into the game's legal challenges, the evolution of its editions, and its lasting impact on trivia culture.
Trivial Pursuit's creation stemmed from a blend of nostalgia and a burgeoning trivia culture, which set the stage for its enduring popularity as a family game.
The game's impact is not just limited to entertainment; it facilitated a cultural exchange of knowledge and interests, especially between generations.
Supreme Court acts on Trump-Colorado ballad appeal, citing the constitution's insurrection clause. Biden speaks at Valley Forge ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary. A Sixth grader killed in Iowa school shooting is identified as more details emerge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this special “minisode”, Chris is joined by game designer Josh Mills to talk about his game, Milkman, now on Kickstarter from DHMG. Josh talks about the seven-year development of Milkman – its origins and changes over the long journey to potential publishing. All this, plus his earliest game designs using drug store checker boards, and his involvement in the video game industry.
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- President Trump heads to Walter Reed hospital tonight - the latest news on what this could mean for the campaign. Also -- in an atypical move from a judge, audio recordings from the Grand Jury sessions in Breonna Taylor's case were released - what this latest major development means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trivial Pursuit Trivia Edition 
