Waveform Trivia Extravaganza: Tech History & Fun
Waveform Trivia Finale
This episode of the Waveform Podcast features a fun, competitive trivia bonanza as the hosts conclude their season. The team marks the end of the year by testing their knowledge across several rounds, covering various tech-related topics and internal studio knowledge.
Competition Rounds
• Chipsets & History: The hosts face challenges identifying components across legacy devices and determining the release years of various tech products. Notable topics include the U1 chip, Snapdragon iterations, and various early-2000s hardware.
• Spelling Bee & Founders: A high-paced round requires the hosts to identify gadgets spelled out letter-by-letter and correctly name the founders of iconic companies, ranging from YouTube to the Galvin brothers (Motorola).
• Ellis or Apple?: A creative segment where the hosts must distinguish between real, obscure Apple internal terminology and terms fabricated by the producer, Ellis.
Audio & Studio Trivia
• Startup Sounds: The hosts test their auditory memory by identifying famous operating system and console startup sounds, including Windows XP, Windows 95, and the PlayStation 2.
• Startup Spellings: An "infuriating" round focuses on correctly guessing the unconventional, double-letter-heavy brand spellings of real startups like Zobni and 5OC.
• Studio Knowledge: The final segment challenges the hosts with deep-cut facts about their own office, including birthdays, posters, and decor.
"I want to thank my mom and dad for giving me eyes so I could see all the things that I remembered in the studio."
— Marquez, celebrating his trivia victory.