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Minds Over Matter

Dana Rodriguez
KALW
Olympics
Saturday Night Live
California Art Museums
Minds Over Matter
Wyatt Earp
Shakespeare
Nobel Prize
New York Times Best Books Of the 21st Century
Paralympics
Retail House Brands
California
Emmy Awards
Game Shows
Airbud
Movies
Constellations
The Price Is Right
Jeopardy
Julie Christie

The Bay Area's favorite quiz show!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes33Founded17 years ago
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Minds Over Matter! The Bay Area's favorite quiz show hosted by moderator Dana Rodriguez with panelists Kira Pace and Laury Fischer.

The Bay Area's Favorite Quiz Show. At the end of the end of the show there was some technical difficlties but we powered through. This week's show...Hosted by moderator Dana Rodriguez with panelists Darrell Garrison and Laury Fischer.

The Bay Area's Favorite Quiz Show. Hosted by moderator Dana Rodriguez with panelists Darrell Garrison and Laury Fischer.

Minds Over Matter! The Bay Area's favorite quiz show hosted by moderator Dana Rodriguez with panelists Kira Pace and Laury Fischer.

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Darrell Garrison
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Brentwood
Episode: Minds Over Matter 3/28/2026
Laury Fischer
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Diablo Valley College
Episode: Minds Over Matter 3/28/2026

Host

Dana Rodriguez
Moderator and host, known for engaging audience participation and leading lively discussions. Dana's role emphasizes humor and knowledge sharing during the quiz format.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Bad questions

    Keira needs to ask better questions. They are always confusing and not thought out well

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    janiannni
    United States2 years ago
  • Fix the tech difficulties

    Can’t listen. Complete mess

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    philpatriots
    United States5 years ago
  • Horrible

    Uggh

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    philpatriots
    United States6 years ago
  • Minds over Matter

    My Sunday's are never complete without the show. Thank goodness for podcasts, because it’s often difficult to listen at 7:00 am

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sfoguy
    United States7 years ago
  • Best way to end a Bay Area weekend

    My wife and I end each weekend with Sunday dinner and MoM. We cherish the hour with the panel and the callers we now know by name. (Go Gareth from Hayward, formerly from Union City ...First in each week). Please continue this show FOREVER!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T&T142694122
    United States10 years ago

Listeners Say

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The interactive elements encourage community participation, making it a favorite among trivia enthusiasts.
Some negative feedback points to technical difficulties and the clarity of questions as areas for improvement.
Many listeners enjoy the engaging quiz format and appreciate the mix of humor and trivia.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#148
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#47
Mexico/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#71
China/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#235
Mexico/Leisure

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Minds Over Matter 3/7/2026
Q: What is the only country in the world that has only one McDonald's location?
Cuba, argued and confirmed through audience participation and comments.
Minds Over Matter 3/7/2026
Q: What language are most stars named in?
Arabic, as discussed by a caller and confirmed by the host, contrasting with Latin guesses.
Minds Over Matter 2/14/2026
Q: What name and from which play comes the line "If music be the food of love, play on"?
The line is from 'Twelfth Night' by Shakespeare, with 'Duke Orsino' being the character.
Minds Over Matter 2/14/2026
Q: What was the first completely tropical nation to send a team to the Winter Olympics?
The Philippines is the first completely tropical nation to send a team to the Winter Olympics.
Minds Over Matter 2/21/2026
Q: What is the longest stretch of completely straight highway?
It is located in Saudi Arabia, measuring 159 miles with no curves.

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Featuring a vibrant quiz format interwoven with audience participation, the content showcases a diverse range of topics including pop culture, literature, history, and current events. Each episode encourages callers to engage, posing trivia questions that spark lively discussions among the hosts and participants, leading to humorous and educational exchanges. Unique highlights include themed quizzes surrounding holidays and special events, elements that cultivate a warm and communal atmosphere. The show's interactive element, paired with its knowledgeable panelists, provides a delightful experience for listeners who enjoy testing their trivia skills while learning new facts.

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Minds Over Matter launched 17 years ago and published 33 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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