Épisodes

  • The Inquizition s04e17 TIGER
    Nov 22 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 17 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called TIGER from a picture I took at Leipzig Zoo in November, 2024. It is the first episode back after the summer break and what an episode it turned out to be. Want to know why, then give it a listen!

    There are questions relating to tigers (of course!), middle eastern rivers, the Rocky movies and Eye of the Tiger. There are questions about Destiny’s Child and ancient trading routes, not connected. There are a couple of fascinating rounds all about the Equator too! And there is a ‘meaty’ round about the food shopping habits of Irish people.

    Team 1 (Pho) - Kuba and Simon

    Team 2 (Taco) - Matt and Zack

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, music by Flukey. Design by Christie.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    47 min
  • The Inquizition s04e16 STINGRAY
    Nov 8 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 16 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called STINGRAY from a picture I took at Leipzig Zoo in November, 2024. It is the first episode back after the summer break and what an episode it turned out to be. Want to know why, then give it a listen!

    There are questions relating to stingrays (of course!), freshwater in different countries, some fruity ones, questions related to geographic events, cities in Germany, US states by size and famous singers. There is also a round on historic and geographic sites around the world.

    Team 1 (Angkor Wat) - Kuba and Simon

    Team 2 (Christ the Redeemer) - Matt and Zack

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    55 min
  • The Inquizition s04e15 BATS
    Oct 25 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 15 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called BAT from a picture I took at Leipzig Zoo in November, 2024. It is the first episode back after the summer break and what an episode it turned out to be. Want to know why, then give it a listen!

    There are questions relating to bats (of course!), superheroes, Batman and Batman movies and Batman villains, sports using bats, vampires and Dracula, the European Football Championships (the Euros), African countries, the Periodic Table and Instagram followers.

    Team 1 (Batman) - Matt Papik and Marco Vukadinovic

    Team 2 (Iron Man) - Tejas Gangavaram and Brett Horting

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    INTERVIEW NOTES

    Welcome to the first Inquizition Interview, an irregular series with host and quizmaster, Luke Ryan, where regular Inquizition guests are interviewed about their quizzing experiences.

    This first episode is with quizmaster and quizzer, Alex Downs from Maine, USA. We talk about how Alex got into quizzing and being a quizmaster in Prague and how he developed as a quizmaster, and dealing with quiz hecklers. We talk about bulletproofing questions, how mobile phones have changed the nature of table quizzes and dealing with quizmaster’s block. We chat about favorite or memorable quiz team names, how Oscar winner, Geoffrey Rush has attended Luke’s James Joyce quiz and much more.

    We also ask each other some questions about rivers, animals, the Bible, South America, disasters, Greek philosophers and US presidents.

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    41 min
  • The Inquizition s04e14 MEERKAT
    Oct 11 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 14 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called MEERKAT from a picture I took at Leipzig Zoo in November, 2024. It is the first episode back after the summer break and what an episode it turned out to be. Want to know why, then give it a listen!

    There are questions relating to meerkats (obviously!), guitarists, there are some distance questions for places like Prague, Tbilisi, Berlin, Bonn, Vancouver and Seattle and a couple of questions about Liverpool FC, and much more!

    And apologies, for some reason, round 4 got lost during the editing process.

    Team 1 (Slash) - Matt Papik and Marco Vukadinovic

    Team 2 (Beck) - Tejas Gangavaram and Brett Horting

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    INTERVIEW NOTES

    Welcome to the first Inquizition Interview, an irregular series with host and quizmaster, Luke Ryan, where regular Inquizition guests are interviewed about their quizzing experiences.

    This first episode is with quizmaster and quizzer, Alex Downs from Maine, USA. We talk about how Alex got into quizzing and being a quizmaster in Prague and how he developed as a quizmaster, and dealing with quiz hecklers. We talk about bulletproofing questions, how mobile phones have changed the nature of table quizzes and dealing with quizmaster’s block. We chat about favorite or memorable quiz team names, how Oscar winner, Geoffrey Rush has attended Luke’s James Joyce quiz and much more.

    We also ask each other some questions about rivers, animals, the Bible, South America, disasters, Greek philosophers and US presidents.

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    36 min
  • The Inquizition s04e13 TEACHERS
    Sep 27 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 13 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called TEACHERS as it is a teachers special. We are joined by four of my wonderful colleagues to see if the education specialists can put their money where their mouth is.

    There are questions relating to common school subject - history, geography, maths, science, English art and sport.

    There is a brand new round called Retirement Fund and the final rapid fire round is an education-entertainment crossover. Enjoy!

    Team 1 (Chinese) - Christian Falvey and Peter Sokol

    Team 2 (Music) - Alyssa Murphy and Mark Bathe

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    50 min
  • The Inquizition s04e12 ELEPHANT
    Sep 12 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 12 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called ELEPHANT from a picture I took at Leipzig Zoo in November, 2024. It is the first episode back after the summer break and what an episode it turned out to be. Want to know why, then give it a listen!

    There are questions relating to elephants, there is a cryptic clue round on sports, movies, US presidents and sauces.

    And there is a new round called Pole Position where the teams have to guess where an answer appears on a particular list. And of course, a final, stressful but thoroughly enjoyable final rapid fire round!

    Team 1 (Chess) - Kuba Dohnal and Matt Papik

    Team 2 (Polo) - Tejas Gangavaram and Debbie Liebenberg

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    INTERVIEW NOTES

    Welcome to the first Inquizition Interview, an irregular series with host and quizmaster, Luke Ryan, where regular Inquizition guests are interviewed about their quizzing experiences.

    This first episode is with quizmaster and quizzer, Alex Downs from Maine, USA. We talk about how Alex got into quizzing and being a quizmaster in Prague and how he developed as a quizmaster, and dealing with quiz hecklers. We talk about bulletproofing questions, how mobile phones have changed the nature of table quizzes and dealing with quizmaster’s block. We chat about favorite or memorable quiz team names, how Oscar winner, Geoffrey Rush has attended Luke’s James Joyce quiz and much more.

    We also ask each other some questions about rivers, animals, the Bible, South America, disasters, Greek philosophers and US presidents.

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    43 min
  • The Inquizition s04e11 GOAT
    Aug 30 2025

    Welcome to season 4, episode 11 of The Inquizition a podcast for quiz and trivia lovers everywhere. Contestants battle it out to become the Masters of the Inquizition with Irish quizmaster Luke Ryan.

    The episode is called GOAT from a picture I took at Leipzig Zoo in November, 2024. It is the first episode back after the summer break and what an episode it turned out to be. Want to know why, then give it a listen!

    There are questions relating to goats, historic battles, US state capitals, which sides of the road some countries drive on and some quirky sports questions too.

    There is a Gimme 5 round testing knowledge of borders with Brazil, the Harry Potter books, Italian cities and a very subjective question on best websites of all time.

    And if that wasn’t enough, there is a Recipe for Disaster round especially on desserts. Dig in!

    Team 1 (Pie) - Tejas Gangavaram and Matt Papik

    Team 2 (Baby Lasagne) - Debbie Liebenberg and Kuba Dohnal

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    INTERVIEW NOTES

    Welcome to the first Inquizition Interview, an irregular series with host and quizmaster, Luke Ryan, where regular Inquizition guests are interviewed about their quizzing experiences.

    This first episode is with quizmaster and quizzer, Alex Downs from Maine, USA. We talk about how Alex got into quizzing and being a quizmaster in Prague and how he developed as a quizmaster, and dealing with quiz hecklers. We talk about bulletproofing questions, how mobile phones have changed the nature of table quizzes and dealing with quizmaster’s block. We chat about favorite or memorable quiz team names, how Oscar winner, Geoffrey Rush has attended Luke’s James Joyce quiz and much more.

    We also ask each other some questions about rivers, animals, the Bible, South America, disasters, Greek philosophers and US presidents.

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    38 min
  • Inquizition Interview #1 Alex Downs
    Jul 19 2025

    Welcome to the first Inquizition Interview, an irregular series with host and quizmaster, Luke Ryan, where regular Inquizition guests are interviewed about their quizzing experiences.

    This first episode is with quizmaster and quizzer, Alex Downs from Maine, USA. We talk about how Alex got into quizzing and being a quizmaster in Prague and how he developed as a quizmaster, and dealing with quiz hecklers. We talk about bulletproofing questions, how mobile phones have changed the nature of table quizzes and dealing with quizmaster’s block. We chat about favorite or memorable quiz team names, how Oscar winner, Geoffrey Rush has attended Luke’s James Joyce quiz and much more.

    We also ask each other some questions about rivers, animals, the Bible, South America, disasters, Greek philosophers and US presidents.

    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Inquizitionpod

    It will help to buy new recording equipment and allow us more time to develop and support the Inquizition. Everyone who supports will get a shout out on the podcast. Regular members will get access to the first never before heard pilot episode, and will be invited to take part in an episode! Thank you!

    Contact us on inquizitionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (The Inquizition Podcast) and Instagram (Inquizition Podcast).

    If you would like to send in questions, please email them in, you will get a shout out on the show too!

    Writing, editing and production by Luke Ryan, design and media by Christie Elizabeth, music by Flukey.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    37 min