That's a Totally Normal Thing to Say! (Trivia Extravaganza 2026)

The Waveform crew is back for their annual trivia competition, but this year's "Trivia Extravaganza 2026" kicks off with a twist: for most of the games, the hosts compete as teams rather than as individuals. Marques, Andrew, and David are split into three duos — Team David Andrew (the "missing president"), Team Lawnsports (Marques and Andrew), and Team Phone Zone (Marques and David). The odd person out in each match-up gets a point if the opposing team answers incorrectly, creating a strategic incentive to hope your partner fails. Points from previous seasons carry over, making this a cumulative competition with real stakes, including the coveted Podman's Cup.

The Keyword Search Game

The first game, invented by producer Adam, is called "Keyword Search." Instead of answering a question directly, each team must provide three search terms that, when Googled, reveal the answer on the first results page — without using any words from the question or the answer itself. When asked "What is the name of the podcast we are on right now?" David and Andrew fumble through options like "MKBHD Spotify Show" before landing on "Pocket Cast Show." The winning strategy often involves lateral thinking: for "What standard port was mandated by the EU for chargeable devices?" the correct answer was USB-C, but the team succeeded by searching "Europe iPhone plug." The game rewards creative indire