Predator Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Podcast #224

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224 | Predator Trivia

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If it bleeds, we can write trivia about it. This week, we’re hitting the jungles (and lots of other places) with Predator Trivia on this week’s episode of Dorky Geeky Nerdy.

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Episode Intro

If it bleeds, we can write trivia about it.

Hey troops, I’m your host Brian Rollins and this is episode 224 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. This week, we’ve got thirty questions all about Predator Trivia. Specifically, the movies featuring those alien hunters.

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When you’re done with this episode, check out our Alien Trivia episode for more of the same stuff.

But that’s later, let’s deal with the monster at hand.

The Dorky Round

What was the first Predator film to take place off of Earth?
Predators
What Predator prequel film takes place in 1719?
Prey
What Predator star would go on to become the Governor of Minnesota?
Jesse Ventura
What Lethal Weapon actor starred in Predator 2?
Danny Glover
Predator 2 was initially given what new rating by the MPAA?
NC-17. The movie was cut to bring it down to R.
Predator 2 takes place in what US city?
Los Angeles
Who received top billing in 2010’s Predators?
Adrian Brody
Many of the cast members of Predator would get up early to do what before shooting?
Work out. They often competed to see who would look the most muscular during filming.
Schwarzenegger has said what line, spoken during Predator, is his favorite catchphrase?
“Get to the choppa!”
Filming of Predator was paused so Schwarzenegger could marry who?
Maria Shriver. They honeymooned for 3 days in Mexico then Arnold went back to filming.

The Geeky Round

What screenwriter played Hawkins in the first film?
Shane Black
Speaking of Shane Black, he would return to the franchise by writing and directing which film?
The Predator in 2018
Who directed the first Predator film?
John McTiernan
Who was originally cast as the Predator?
Jean Claude Van Damme. He was too small and couldn’t bear the weight of the suit and helmet and still perform.
Who actually played the Predator in the first two films?
Kevin Peter Hall. Even at 7’2″ he had to be put in a rig to move easily with all the gear.
Of the five solo Predator movies, which is the only one not to be released in theaters?
Prey. It was released onto Hulu.
What was the working title for Predator?
Hunter.
The longest time gap between solo Predator movies is between which two films?
Predator 2 and Predators. 20 years
What special effects wizard brought the original Predator to life?
Stan Winston
Who is the only actor to play a character killed by a Predator, a Xenomorph, and a Terminator?
Bill Paxton. He played Det. Jerry Lambert in Predator 2

The Nerdy Round

Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t appear in Predator 2 due to conflicts with what other Sci-Fi sequel?
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Alien vs Predator takes place on what continent?
Antarctica
What was the subtitle of the second Alien vs Predator film?
Requiem
A bodyguard was hired to protect the cast of Predator from which actor?
Sonny Landham. He had a reputation for violent outbursts and they insurance company required someone be there to keep an eye on him.
Predator blood was a mix of glowstick fluid and what?
KY Jelly
What brothers are credited with creating the Predator?
Jim and John Thomas
Who played Naru in Prey?
Amber Midthunder
AvP: Requiem takes place in and around what real-life town?
Gunnison, CO. It’s a lovely place. It didn’t deserve to be nuked.
A running gag is the run time of the Predator movies. What is the run time for each of the first four movies?
107 minutes. Prey is only 99 minutes
What real-life son of Predator 2 actor plays Sean Keyes in The Predator?
Jake Busey. His father, Gary Busey played Peter Keyes in the 1990 film.

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for Predator Trivia. How’d you do? I admit, I’m a sucker for these movies. What’s your favorite movie in the series? Let me know on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or Spotify.

I’ll be back here next week with another episode. Here’s a clue:

What is the only country to voluntarily abandon its nuclear arms program?

Another country episode. And it’s a continent we haven’t visited before. See you back here next Wednesday.

This has been episode 224 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.

The theme music is by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com.

This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. You can find me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening.