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Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 53 5-12-2026
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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 Padawans, the younglings, and the future Jedi Knights. In the front seat, the all-stars, the MVP navigators, and the masters of the three-point play.

Three rounds, 30 questions. Drivers, eyes on the road. Kids, eyes on the prize. Let's get ready to rumble with the first kids round. Question one. In Star Wars, what is the name of the tall, fuzzy Wookiee who is Han Solo's best friend and co-pilot?

And the answer is Chewbacca. Question two. [00:01:00] What is the name of the small, green Jedi Master who lived on a swamp planet and trained Luke Skywalker?

And the answer is Yoda. I tried talking like Yoda to the cashier today. "Ordered a latte, I have." They just gave me decaf. Talk about a Wookiee mistake. Question three. What is the name of the round, white, and blue droid that communicates in beeps and whistles?

And the answer is R2-D2. Question four. What do Jedi use as their primary weapon, which looks like a sword made of glowing light?

And the answer is a lightsaber. Question five. What color is the armor worn by the stormtroopers who serve the Empire?[00:02:00] 

And the answer is white. Question six. What is the name of the gold droid who is fluent in over six million forms of communication?

And the answer is C-3PO. Question seven. What is the name of the villain who wears a black mask and is famous for saying, "I am your father"?

And the answer is Darth Vader. I told my kids, "I am your father," in a deep voice during dinner. They said, "We know, Dad. Can you pass the ketchup?" Question eight. What is the name of the fast ship that Han Solo and Chewbacca fly across the galaxy? And the answer is the Millennium Falcon. Question nine. In the newer Star Wars [00:03:00] stories, what is the real name of the character often called Baby Yoda?

And the answer is Grogu. Question 10: What invisible thing gives the Jedi their powers to move objects and sense the future? And the answer is the Force

All right, parents, are you ready for round two? Today, we're heading back to the era of dial-up and digital effects as we focus on the Star Wars prequel trilogy from the late '90s and early 2000s. Kids, let's sit back and watch those parents do their work. Question one, which 1999 movie kicked off the prequel trilogy and introduced us to a young Anakin Skywalker?

And the answer is The Phantom [00:04:00] Menace. Question two, which actor played the younger version of Obi-Wan Kenobi in all three prequel films?

And the answer is Ewan McGregor. Question three, on which desert planet does the high-speed pod racing take place in Episode I?

And the answer is Tatooine. I feel like I'm in a pod race every morning in the carpool lane, except my engine makes a weird clicking sound, and I'm definitely not winning. Question four, what was unique about the red lightsaber used by the villain Darth Maul?

And the answer is it was double-bladed. Question five, which Jedi Master, played by Samuel L. Jackson, is the only one in the films to carry a purple lightsaber?[00:05:00] 

And the answer is Mace Windu. Question six, in Episode II, Attack of the Clones, thousands of soldiers are grown on the rainy planet of Kamino. What are these soldiers called?

And the answer is clone troopers. Question seven, what is the name of the Queen of Naboo who later becomes a senator and the mother of Luke and Leia?

And the answer is Padmé Amidala. Question eight, which clumsy Gungan character from Naboo became one of the most talked about and debated characters of the '90s?

And the answer is Jar Jar Binks. I asked the GPS for directions in a Jar Jar Binks voice. It told me to ex-squeeze [00:06:00] me and recalculated for the nearest library so I could learn to talk right. Question nine, which legendary actor played the Sith Lord Count Dooku in the prequels? And the answer is Christopher Lee.

Question 10: In the final battle of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan and Anakin fight on a planet covered in flowing lava. What is the name of that planet?

And the answer is Mustafar. We've got two rounds in the books, and it's on to the Rumble Round. This round is all about the NBA and the high-flying world of professional basketball. Since the playoffs are heating up, let's see who has the best court vision. First to shout out the answer is the winner.

Question one: How many points is a free throw worth in a basketball [00:07:00] game? And the answer is one point. Question two: Which legendary player, known as King James, has won championships with the Heat, the Cavaliers, and the Lakers? And the answer is LeBron James. Question three: What do you call a shot that misses the hoop, the backboard, and the rim completely?

And the answer is an air ball. My jump shot is so bad, the only swish I ever hear is the sound of me walking to the fridge for more wings. Question four: Which player, known for his incredible long-distance shooting, plays for the Golden State Warriors and wears the number 30?

the answer is Steph Curry. Question five: How many players from one team are allowed on the court at the same [00:08:00] time?

And the answer is five. Question six: What is the name of the move where a player jumps high and slams the ball directly through the hoop with their hands?

And the answer is a slam dunk. Question seven: Which retired NBA giant is known as Shaq and has a nickname like The Big Aristotle?

And the answer is Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq and I have one thing in common: we both look slightly confused when asked to help with math homework. Question eight: Into how many quarters is a standard NBA game divided?

And the answer is four. Question nine: Which team plays in the famous arena known as Madison Square Garden in New York City?

And the answer is the New [00:09:00] York Knicks. And the final question, what is the name of the round orange ball used to play the game? And the answer is a basketball