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Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 73 6-29-2026
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[00:00:00] All right, and welcome back to Backseat Trivia Rumble. I hope the snacks are open and the volume is up, because we've got a heavyweight battle today. In the backseat, the Piggy Bank Bandits and the Dime Store Detectives. In the front seat, the Tax Bracket Champions and the Budgeting Bosses. Three rounds, 30 questions.

Drivers, eyes on the road. Kids, eyes on the prize. Before we get the engine started on round one, we have a very special VIP to celebrate. We want to wish a massive happy 7th birthday to Jimmy in Ocala, Florida. Jimmy, we hope your day is absolutely awesome, filled with fun and plenty of trivia points. Happy birthday, bud.

Now that we've celebrated our VIP, let's get down to business. Let's get ready to rumble [00:01:00] with the first kids round. Question one: What is the name of the small silver-colored coin that is worth exactly 10 cents?

And the answer is a dime. Question two. Which famous US president's face is on the copper-colored one cent penny? And the answer is Abraham Lincoln. Hey, quick, why did the piggy bank make a great detective? It always made cents. Question three: What do the letters ATM stand for, which is the machine where you can use a card to get cash out?

And the answer is automated teller machine. Question four. If you put your allowance into a bank to keep it for later instead of buying a toy right now, are you spending or saving? And the answer is [00:02:00] saving. Question five. What paper bill has George Washington's face on the front of it?

And the answer is the one dollar bill. Question six. What is the name of the coin that is worth five cents? And the answer is a nickel. Question seven. If an ice cream cone costs $4 and you give the cashier a $5 bill, what do you call the money they give back to you? And the answer is change. Question eight.

What green living things do people jokingly say money grows on even though it definitely doesn't? And the answer is trees. Question nine. What do you call a plastic card you can use to buy things where the money comes directly out of your bank [00:03:00] account right away? And the answer is a debit card. Question 10.

What is the largest coin in common everyday use in the US, which is worth 25 cents? And the answer is a quarter. I once bought a shoe made entirely of coins. It's my penny loafer.

All right, parents, are you ready for round two? Today we are testing your knowledge on the adult world of finance, from checking accounts to bills you try not to think about. Kids, let's sit back and watch those parents do their work. Question one: What US president's face is featured on the front of the $20 bill?

And the answer is Andrew Jackson. Question two. When you look at credit card offers, mortgages, or car loans, what do the letters APR stand for? [00:04:00] And the answer is annual percentage rate. Question three: What is the name of the crucial three-digit number, typically ranging from three hundred to eight fifty, that measures a person's rating to take out and repay a loan?

And the answer is a credit score. Question four: What is the financial term for the extra money a bank charges you for borrowing their money or pays you for keeping your cash with them? And the answer is interest. Question five. In the year 2000, what massive movie rental chain infamously turned down an offer to buy Netflix for $50 million?

A business decision that looks pretty rough today And the answer is Blockbuster. Question six: What is the common name for the [00:05:00] tax-advantaged investment account used to save for a child's future college expenses named after a section of the IRS code? And the answer is a 529 plan. Question seven. What is the popular slang term used for a US $100 bill derived from the founding father pictured on it?

And the answer is Benjamins. Question eight. In the stock market, what animal name is used to describe a market where prices are rising and economic conditions are favorable?

And the answer is a bull market. Question nine: What classic iconic board game originally published in 1935 has players buy up properties like Boardwalk and Park Place while trying to avoid bankruptcy? And the answer is [00:06:00] monopoly. Question 10. What do you call the plan or layout that tracks your total income against your monthly expenses?

And the answer is a budget We've got two rounds in the books, and it's on to the rumble round. This round is all about global currencies, quick math, and all things cash. First to shout out the answer is the winner. Question one, how many total cents are in one single US dollar? And the answer is one hundred.

Question two, what do you call the regular fixed amount of money you earn from doing a job, usually paid biweekly or monthly? And the answer is a salary. Question three: What major international currency is shared and used by countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain? [00:07:00] And the answer is the Euro.

Question four: What is the small piece of paper the cashier gives you at the store that lists all of the items you just purchased?

And the answer is a receipt. Question five. Fort Knox is famous for storing huge amounts of what expensive yellow metal?

And the answer is gold. Question six: If you have exactly three quarters in your hand, how many cents do you have in total?

And the answer is 75 cents. Question seven. What is the name of the small pocket-sized pouch or case that people use to carry their paper cash, coins, and cards around with them?

And the answer is a wallet. [00:08:00] Question eight: What is the name of the official currency used throughout the United Kingdom?

And the answer is the British pound. Question nine, if a business brings in more money selling its items than it costs to actually make them and keep the lights on, is that called a profit or a loss? And the answer is a profit. And the final question: What is the name of the official form filing you have to submit every spring to tell the government exactly how much money you earned the previous year?

And the answer is a tax return [00:09:00]