Episode 02: Alie Ward & Phil LaMarr

Description
In this episode,  Ologies  podcaster and CBS science correspondent for  Innovation Nation, Alie Ward, and actor Phil LaMarr ( Mad TV ,  Family Guy ) are grilled about bugs, baseball and bicycles.

Can either of our charming guests tell the difference between a layover and a stopover, or the difference between corned beef and pastrami? Can YOU? To find out, pop in your ear buds or tell Alexa to play Go Fact Yourself, and let hosts J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong increase your knowledge of useless trivia.

Allie Ward
Subject: Travel

Question: What is the difference between a layover and a stopover ?

Alie's Response: A layover you get your body off of the vehicle, a stopover you stay on the plane

Phil's Response: Agrees

Answer: A layover is a connection between two flights where you usually don't leave the airport; one that lasts less than 4 hours domestically or less than 24 hours internationally. A stopover is a connection between two flights where you usually do leave the airport and can spend a few days in a place; one that lasts more than 4 hours domestically or more than 24 hours internationally.

Phil LaMarr
Subject: Meat

Question: What is the difference between corned beef and pastrami ?

Phil's Response: Corned beef is just beef and pastrami is a combination of beef and pork.

Alie's Response: Corned beef is just salted beef and pastrami has additional spices.

Answer: Corned beef is boiled and pastrami is smoked.

Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 0 | Phil 0

Cluster Fact
Context: In 2014, 24 new species of aleiodes were named after being discovered in Ecuador, some of which were named for celebrities.

Expert: Educator, environmentalist, and entomologist Steven Kutcher.

Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 4 | Phil 0

Cluster Fact
Context: The 2017 World Series is already being called a classic for several reasons, tying and breaking several records.

Expert: Author of "100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die", Jon Weisman

Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 4 | Phil 6

Fast Facts
Point totals at the end of this round: Alie 8 | Phil 10

Promotions
Where to find Alie Ward: Ologies podcast

Where to find Steven Kutcher: bugartbysteven.com or bugsaremybusiness.com

Where to find Phil LaMarr: The Jellies on Adult Swim and GoblinsAnimated.com

Where to find Jon Weisman: dodgerthoughts.com or @jonweisman