One of the best feelings as a trivia player is when you encounter a topic that you are confident in your ability to answer...but what if you could have an entire quiz built around some of your favorite things? On The Catered Quiz, the guests provide the topics and host Rick Katschke then creates a Catered Quiz just for them. It sounds so simple...if you pick the topics, how hard can the quiz be? The Catered Quiz is designed to challenge guests by taking a deep dive into the topics they selected. If you love trivia, minutiae, conversation and fun, The Catered Quiz provides all that and more!
Episodes
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
30 min
Ahead of the World Cup, soccer enthusiast Drew Steck joins The Catered Quiz to answer questions about The San Diego Loyal Football Club and Ron Burgundy. We also talk about the Milwaukee Wave, the lost episode of The Catered Quiz and Pibb Xtra.
Follow Drew on Bluesky.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
24 min
On this edition of The Catered Quiz, writer, actor and fight choreographer Ben Soto joins the show to answer questions about Star Trek and Hong Kong Action Cinema. We also talk about Blockbuster, Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2 and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Ben’s books are available for purchase on his Amazon Author page.
Follow Ben on Instagram.
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
24 min
On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, Harrison George of the podcast Encyclopedia Bartannica joins the show to answer questions about Presidents Who Passed Away In Office and the film series A Nightmare on Elm Street. We also talk about Tim Robinson, Opening Day 2001 and Seed of Chucky.
Check out Harrison’s amazing podcast Encyclopedia Bartannica where on each episode, Harrison George & Eli Mandel break down all the pop culture references in a particular episode of The Simpsons.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
26 min
Ahead of the June 16th release of his new book Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero, author Jason Klamm joined The Catered Quiz to answer questions about ‘90s Sketch Comedy and Newsradio. We also talk about Neil Innes, Rusty Warren and Grease 2.
Pre-order Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero.
Purchase Jason’s book We’re Not Worthy, an in-depth look at 90s sketch comedy.
Join Jason at the Mahoning Drive-In on May 31st or at the Rogers Park Library on June 17th.
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May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
34 min
On the 100th regular season episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Joey Devine joins the show to answer questions about the Golden State Warriors and Moneyball. We also talk about The Newsroom, George Karl and Robin Williams.
Listen to Joey’s podcast Roundball Rock.
Follow Joey on Twitter.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
22 min
On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Allen Strickland Williams joins the show to answer questions about Newsradio and Kurt Vonnegut. We also talk about Dr. Demento, Tom Lehrer and Franz Kafka.
Allen’s album Ran Through is available to stream or purchase on vinyl.
Watch Allen’s Comedy Central special The Intellectual Shocker.
Listen to Allen’s podcast Finding My Audience.
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
22 min
On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, musician M.C. Cunningham of the bands The Dreaded Laramie and Fear Element joins the show to answer questions about Weezer and Ancient Greek Philosophy. We also talk about No Doubt, archaeology and the Mars Cheese Castle.
The new Fear Elements song “Turn Around” is available now on bandcamp.
Check out The Dreaded Laramie on their UK Tour or closer to home on May 31st at Cole’s Bar in Chicago.
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
25 min
On this edition of The Catered Quiz, broadcaster and comedian Greg Bach joins the show to answer questions about Pink Floyd and guitars. We also talk about Les Paul, Kyle Kinane and SCRAM.
Listen to Nite Lite With Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach Monday-Friday from 5-7pm on Civic Media.