Shrek Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #323

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Episode Intro

Somebody once told me…you like movie trivia. So, for this week’s Dorky Geeky Nerdy, I’ve got Shrek Trivia. Not just the first movie, but the whole franchise.

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If you’re a fan of my audiobooks, stick around after the questions, I have a new book to tell you about.

I’m your host, Brian Rollins. This is episode 323 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. And…it’s time to get into the trivia swamp.

The Dorky Round

As of 2025 and not counting spin-offs, how many Shrek movies have there been?
a. Four. A fifth is coming in 2026.
Who voices the titular Shrek?
a. Mike Myers
Who voices Princess Fiona?
a. Cameron Diaz
Shrek is what kind of fantasy creature?
a. He’s an ogre
Who voices the sidekick, Donkey?
a. Eddie Murphy
Who voices the other sidekick, Puss in Boots?
a. Antonio Banderas
What Monty Python alum voiced Fiona’s father, Harold?
a. John Cleese
What film and Broadway star voiced Fiona’s mother, Lillian?
a. Julie Andrews
Opening in 2003, Shrek 4D ran at what US amusement parks?
a. Universal Studios (one in Hollywood and the other in Orlando)
What is the name of the third Shrek film?
a. Don’t overthink it. It’s Shrek the Third

The Geeky Round

What Shrek adaptation ran from 2008-2010?
a. Shrek the Musical
What song was sung by the Fairy Godmother during the climax of Shrek 2?
a. Holding out for a hero
What Academy Award winning actor played the villainous Lord Farquad?
a. John Lithgow
What Smash Mouth song was used for the opening credits of the first Shrek film?
a. All Star
Speaking of Smash Mouth, the band covered what Monkees song for the end of the film?
a. I’m A Believer
Fiona comes from what fantasy realm?
a. Far Far Away
What movie studio produces the films?
a. DreamWorks Pictures
What Saturday Night Live actor initially voiced Shrek, but died before recording was finished?
a. Chris Farley
Farquad ruled over what fictional realm?
a. Duloc
What was the name of the second Puss in Boots movie?
a. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

The Nerdy Round

Who wrote the book that the movies are loosely based on?
a. William Steig
What Shrek Halloween special was released in 2010?
a. Scared Shrekless
What Emmy Award winning actress will voice Felicia, Shrek & Fiona’s daughter in the upcoming fifth movie?
a. Zendaya
In what year did the film, Shrek, debut?
a. It came out in 2001
The films are the second highest grossing animated franchise after what other DreamWorks franchise?
a. Despicable Me
What director bought the rights to the book in 1991?
a. Steven Spielberg
What Shrek Christmas special was released in 2007?
a. Shrek the Halls
Director and animator Conrad Vernon voices several characters in the series including what animated confection?
a. The Gingerbread Man
What actor was going to have a role in Shrek, but they refused to work with the producer, Jeffrey Katzenberg?
a. Robin Williams. Williams had a bitter falling out with Katzenberg following the film, Aladdin.
Who was originally set to voice Princess Fiona alongside Farley’s Shrek?
a. Janeane Garofalo. She’s never been given a reason why she was fired.

Episode Conclusion

And we’re back in the swamp. Home sweet home. How did you do? Anyone out there excited for the next movie? My kids grew up on Shrek and now they’re all adults. Maybe the series will get a bump from a second generation of fans.

I mentioned at the top of the show that I have a new audiobook out. Hammer to Fall is book two in the Uncommon Bonds series by William E Noland. The first book, Playing with Fire, got a lot of people hooked and I’m thrilled to have number two available. Go to thevoicesinmyhead.com/bonds and you’ll find links to both books.

I’ll be back next week with some video game trivia. I know you all like those episodes. Here’s a hint:

What 1991 videogame character was created to compete with Nintendo’s Mario?

I never had quite the eye-hand coordination to play these very well, but my son loved them. See you back here on Wednesday.

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