For 10 Points

May 16 2024 31 ep. 55 mins 6

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The best podcast on the web for everything quiz bowl related. Whether you're a player, a coach, or just trying to improve, we can help you get better! Hosted by Ken Romeo and Andrew Turriago out of Middlesex Middle School in Darien, CT. We want to promote Middle School Quiz Bowl, share our ideas on how to run a successful program, and create a resource for the community that we're so proud to be a part of.

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Ep031: Meet the Champs from River Trail

May 16 2024 67 mins

MSNCT '24 is in the books, and we have the Champions from River Trail MS on this episode. Justin, Kaiden, Sheehan, Kovid, and Rayansh as well as coach Scott Fowler join us to talk about their run and the work they did to prepare for their Championship run. We also take a look at a few key matches, and make some early predictions for MSNCT '25.

Ep030: Leveling Up

Jan 25 2024 52 mins

Andrew and Ken share the resources Middlesex players use to improve on their own. They also look at the new Tri-State Quiz Bowl Alliance's top-50 Middle School Quiz Bowl Rankings.

Ep029: Building Better Bonuses

Oct 24 2023 48 mins

Andrew and Ken talk about helping your team maximize your team's potential on scoring bonuses. Good teams collaborate and communicate. Andrew and Ken give strategies how to better work together and talk it out. We also answer an email from a listener!

Ep028: Starting and Strengthening Your Program

Sep 13 2023 47 mins

Are you interested in starting a program at your school? Is your quiz bowl team small and looking to grow? Andrew and Ken talk about the steps you can take to start from the ground up!

Ep027: Interview with MSNCT Champs- Chenery MS

May 19 2023 45 mins

Andrew and Ken have the privilege of interviewing Andrew, Greg, Fergus, Jeffrey, and Cindy from Chenery Middle School. We talk about their historic run at this year's MSNCT and the work that it takes to get there. #MSNCT #NAQT #Quizbowl #Chenery Side note: the music played during Chenery's recap is Charlotte by Damiano Baldoni https://soundcloud.com/damiano_baldoni Music promoted

Ep026: Mailbag!

May 03 2023 40 mins

Mailbag! On this episode, Ken and Andrew answer some questions from the quiz bowl community. Also, the guys look at a website that allows players to make and use flashcards to improve their game.

Ep025: Playing Your Best

Apr 11 2023 44 mins

Andrew and Ken give players some tips about being in their best shape to compete on tournament days. They also look at the latest Middle School Power Rankings as MSNCT approaches.

Ep024: Starting the Year Off Right

Sep 09 2022 51 mins

Ken and Andrew discuss some tips to get your quiz bowl season off to a good start. Have a question or a suggestion? Email the show at [email protected]!

Ep023: The Champs are Here!

May 17 2022 79 mins

The 2022 MSNCT is in the books, and Longfellow Middle School are the National Champions. Coach Huang, Aarushi, Anthony, Edward, and Sarah join Andrew and Ken to talk about their preperation, their season, and their amazing run last weekend.

Ep022: The Guessing Game

Apr 27 2022 60 mins

Andrew and Ken talk about the importance of guessing wisely. How should you guess and when is the best time to do it. Later in the show, we preview MSNCT by giving our top 10.