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153 | Transformers Trivia

Posted on December 29, 2021December 20, 2021 by Brian
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This week’s episode more than meets the eye. Well, actually, just the subject matter. Otherwise it’s just another thirty trivia questions and this week, we’re tackling Transformers Trivia.

This is our last episode of 2021, so I want to wish everyone out there a safe and happy New Year. This year wasn’t the one we had hoped for, so here’s to 2022 being better. If you haven’t gotten your booster shot yet, go get one. It’s the best thing we “regular Joes and Janes” can do to push back the pandemic.

And hats off to doctors, nurses, and everyone else out there keeping us safe, healthy, and fed. A double-Happy New Year to you!

We’ll see you back here next year. In the meantime, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and now Spotify!

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Episode Intro

They say the new year is a time for transformation. This week, I’m taking that literally.

Hey gang, I’m your host, Brian Rollins and this is episode 153 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. This week, we’re diving into that toy and media juggernaut, the Transformers as we “transform” from 2021 to 2022.

As always, we’ve got three rounds of ten questions each. If you need rules, scorecards, or the show’s transcript, visit us at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

The Dorky Round

1. In the original 1984 series (and throughout most of the franchise), who is the leader of the Autobots?

Optimus Prime

2. Transformers were first done in computer animation in 1996 with what series?

Beast Wars

3. In what would be one of his last roles, who was the original voice of Unicron?

Orson Welles

4. Who has directed five Transformers movies?

Michael Bay

5. Who published the Transformers comic books, starting in 1984?

Marvel Comics

6. What was the first live-action Transformers movie not directed by Michael Bay?

Bumblebee. It was directed by Travis Knight.

7. Who was the first 'female' Transformer?

Arcee

8. Though many of the toys are renamed/rebranded from Japan, what is the name of the American company that owns Transformers?

Hasbro

9. Initially, what did Megatron transform into?

A pistol. Specifically a Walther P-38 pistol

10. What extremely ambitious robot was Megatron's second-in-command?

Starscream

The Geeky Round

1. Who voiced Optimus Prime in both the original cartoons and the Michael Bay live-action films?

Peter Cullen

2. Transformers first hit the big screen in what year?

Nineteen-Eighty-Six

3. Who is the first Transformer ever seen on screen?

Wheeljack (followed by Bumblebee)

4. Astrotrain, Blitzwing, and Springer were all examples of what type of Transformer?

They were Triple Changers.

5. What actor voiced 7 or the original 13 Decepticons?

Frank Welker

6. The Constructicons merge to form what giant robot?

Devastator

7. What actor and sometimes DJ voiced Cliffjumper in the original series?

Casey Kasem who was also the original voice of Shaggy on Scooby-Doo.

8. Transformers: The Ride can be found in what family of amusement parks?

Universal Studios. The ride is in four of their parks.

9. What is the name of the Transformers Netflix series that started in 2020?

War for Cybertron

10. Following the success of the 2007 movie, what Transformers series debuted on Cartoon Network?

Transformers Animated

The Nerdy Round

1. Peter Cullen has said he based the character of Optimus Prime on who?

John Wayne

2. The outcome of what movie was changed due to fan reaction to Transformers: The Movie?

GI Joe: The Movie. Because so many kids were traumatized by Optimus Prime’s death, the character of Duke didn’t die in his movie.

3. What Transformers movie is scheduled for release in 2023?

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

4. The original 80s cartoon ran for how many seasons?

Four

5. Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback were the original members of what group?

The Insecticons

6. Prior to being called Optimus Prime, what was his name?

Orion Pax

7. What alien race created the Transformers?

The Quintessons

8. In Transformers: The Last Knight, what Oscar winner played Sir Edmund Burton?

Anthony Hopkins

9. The Transformers crossed over with what venerable Sci-Fi franchise in 2018?

Star Trek. It was a five-issue comic series from IDW.

10. What is the longest running Transformers series?

Transformers: Rescue Bots. Really. It has 104 episodes.

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for this week and for the year. We are done with shows for 2021.

I seem to recall talking about how much better 2021 was going to be after 2020. And, while it was better, we still have a long way to go. Hopefully everyone out there listening has gotten their vaccine and a booster. It really is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. I’ve seen way too many people end up in the hospital over the last two years. I’d hate to have any of you join them.

So, fingers crossed for 2022. I hope it brings you everything that 2020 and 2021 didn’t.

We’ll be back again next week and next year for another episode of trivia. Here’s your clue:

“What is the longest-running comedy series in US television history?”

I think it’s long past time we hit this one. Plus it’s something fun to kick off the new year. I’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

This has been episode 153 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. You can find me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening and happy new year, everyone.

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