Austin Powers Trilogy Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast 375

Happy April Fool’s Day. This week, I’ve got one of the biggest fools on screen, Austin Powers. All three movies are in the spotlight this week, with each movie getting one round to itself.

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Episode Intro

Happy April Fool’s Day. This week, I’ve got one of the biggest fools on screen, Austin Powers. All three movies are in the spotlight this week, with each movie getting one round to itself.

If you’re looking for more trivia or extra credit content, head over to DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

This is episode 374 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host and quartermaster, Brian Rollins.

Let’s get groovy, baby.

The Dorky Round

Austin Powers Trivia

What was the full title of the first Austin Powers movie?
a. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Who played the title character, Austin Powers?
a. Mike Myers
What British actress played Vanessa Kingsington?
a. Elizabeth Hurley
Who played the therapist for Scott and Dr. Evil?
a. Carrie Fisher
Dr. Evil is a spoof of what Bond villain?
a. Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Specifically, the version played by Donald Pleasance in You Only Live Twice.
Who did Mike Myers originally want to play Dr. Evil?
a. Jim Carrey. Scheduling conflicts with Liar Liar left him unavailable for the role.
After thawing from cryostasis, Mr. Bigglesworth was portrayed by what breed of cat?
a. A sphinx cat
While the look of Dr. Evil was based on Blofeld, his voice was based on what long-time producer and former boss of Mike Myers?
a. Lorne Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live
In what year was the first Austin Powers movie released?
a. It came out in 1997
Mike Myers abandoned what project to make this movie?
a. Wayne’s World 3

The Geeky Round

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Trivia

Who joined the cast as Felicity Shagwell in The Spy Who Shagged Me?
a. Heather Graham
Michael York played what character?
a. Basil Exposition
In addition to Powers and Dr. Evil, Mike Myers played what other character in the 2nd film?
a. Fat Bastard
Verne Troyer joined the cast as what henchmen?
a. Mini-Me
What two actors play Number Two?
a. Robert Wagner and Rob Lowe
Austin travels back in time to what year?
a. He visits 1969
The second film is the only of the trilogy to receive an Oscar nomination. For which category was it nominated?
a. Best Make-up
Mindy Sterling reprises her role as which henchwoman?
a. Frau Farbissina
At the start of the film, Vanessa is revealed to be what?
a. A fembot
Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal what?
a. Austin Powers’ mojo

The Nerdy Round

Austin Powers: Goldmember Trivia

What singer joined the cast as Foxxy Cleopatra?
a. Beyonce
Time Travel is once again used in an Austin Powers movie. This time, they travel to what year?
a. The go to 1975
Scott Evil presents his father with what deadly creation?
a. Sharks with laser beams attached to their heads
Who played Austin’s father, Nigel Powers?
a. Michael Caine
What was Goldmember’s actual name?
a. Johann van der Smut
The finale reveals that Austin and Dr. Evil are related. How are they related?
a. They’re brothers
Goldmember is of what nationality?
a. Dutch
Who directed Goldmember?
a. Jay Roach. He directed all three Austin Powers movies
In the film-within-a-film, Austinpussy, who plays Austin Powers?
a. Tom Cruise
Footage of young Michael Caine was lifted from what 1967 movie?
a. Hurry Sundown

Episode Conclusion

And we are done with Austin Powers Trivia. How did you manage? I’ll have more film trilogies coming this season (and beyond). Let me know what film trilogy I should tackle next.

Next week, it’s geography trivia. It’s the first of several similarly themed episodes you’ll see this season. Here’s a clue:

What are the three largest cities in the United States?

OK, so it’s not a complex teaser, I admit. This new format makes production easier, but the teasers are a little more challenging. I’ll get the hang of this. I hope. See you back here on Wednesday.

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