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The Quiz Fix

The Quiz Fix

Written by: Cyril Gaillard
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The Quiz Fix turns real stories from history, science, and culture into bite-sized episodes you'll actually remember — because every one ends with a quiz.

Two formats: Deep-Dive conversations (15–20 minutes) for when you want to sink into a single subject, and Quick-Fire trivia sprints (under 10 minutes) for when you've only got a coffee break. Educational, conversational, never dry. Subscribe and turn dead time into smart time.


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Episodes
  • Stonewall: The Uprising That Changed the Movement

    Stonewall: The Uprising That Changed the Movement
    Oct 15 2026
    A police raid at a Greenwich Village bar in June 1969 became a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights. But Stonewall wasn’t where the movement began—and its story is bigger than any one night or any one person. We explore the conditions that led to the uprising and the many people who took part. We look at how Stonewall built on years of organizing and resistance, and how activists carried its energy into new groups and public marches. We also consider the contributions of Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and others, while distinguishing well-established facts from details that remain uncertain. The result is a fuller picture of Stonewall’s legacy—and the people who helped shape it. In this episode, we explore: • Why police targeted LGBTQ gathering places, including the Stonewall Inn • What happened during the uprising—and which details remain uncertain • The organizers and protests that laid groundwork before 1969 • How the Gay Liberation Front, the Gay Activists Alliance, and early Pride marches grew in Stonewall’s wake • The community support work of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Test your knowledge with the five-question quiz at the end of the episode. Hosted by Cyril and Olivia. This episode is sponsored by Fyrebox — the no-code platform for building quizzes that grow your audience. fyrebox.com Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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    14 mins
  • The Bonus Army: Veterans, Protest, and Federal Power

    The Bonus Army: Veterans, Protest, and Federal Power
    Oct 13 2026
    In the depths of the Great Depression, thousands of World War I veterans came to Washington asking for compensation they had been promised. Their protest ended with soldiers, tanks, and burning camps—and left the country debating how far federal power should go. The Bonus Army wanted Congress to pay veterans’ certificates years ahead of schedule, when unemployment and hardship made waiting feel impossible. After the Senate rejected the proposal, the protest continued, and a deadly confrontation with police led President Herbert Hoover to send in the Army. General Douglas MacArthur’s forces cleared the camps, a response that drew widespread criticism. The certificates were eventually paid early in 1936, after Congress overrode President Franklin Roosevelt’s veto. In this episode, explore: • Why veterans sought early payment during the Great Depression • How the Bonus Expeditionary Force organized its march and camps • What happened when police and then the Army moved against the protesters • Why the federal response raised questions about authority, restraint, and protest • How the veterans ultimately received payment years ahead of schedule Test your knowledge with the 5-question quiz at the end of the episode. Hosted by Cyril and Olivia. This episode is sponsored by Fyrebox — the no-code platform for building quizzes that grow your audience. fyrebox.com Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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    17 mins
  • When the Ground Moved: Alaska’s Great Earthquake and the Science of Tsunamis

    When the Ground Moved: Alaska’s Great Earthquake and the Science of Tsunamis
    Oct 8 2026
    On Good Friday in 1964, a magnitude 9.2 earthquake shook southern Alaska for nearly four and a half minutes—and the danger kept moving long after the ground stopped. Discover how one enormous quake sent tsunamis across the Pacific, and why knowing where to go can matter more than waiting for an alert. Cyril and Olivia explore the forces behind the Great Alaska Earthquake, from the locked plate boundary to the landslides and shifting ground that intensified the damage. They explain how tsunamis form, why they can arrive as surges or powerful currents rather than towering breakers, and how coastal geography affects their impact. The conversation also looks at the disaster’s toll in Alaska and along the Pacific coast, and how it helped strengthen tsunami monitoring and preparedness. Most importantly, they share practical steps to take after strong or long-lasting shaking near the coast. In this episode: • Why the Pacific Plate’s movement beneath the North American Plate set the stage for the earthquake • How seafloor shifts and landslides can generate tsunamis • Why tsunami waves can be dangerous even when they don’t look like movie-style breakers • What happened in Alaska and along the Pacific coast in 1964 • How warning systems work—and why natural warning signs matter • What to do if you feel strong or long-lasting shaking near the coast A five-question quiz follows the episode. Hosted by Cyril and Olivia. This episode is sponsored by Fyrebox — the no-code platform for building quizzes that grow your audience. fyrebox.com Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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    16 mins
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