What do YOU know? I Know I had a good Saturday…
I had the pleasure of attending the taping of NPR’s Whad’Ya Know? with Michael Feldmnan. It is great to live in a college town that brings in bigger venues such as this. I strolled over to Jessie Auditorium to listen to the two-hour trivia show. Feldman did not look like he does on the radio 
. It was fun to see the voice behind the program that I’ve listened to in our kitchen each Saturday growing up.
The stage was decked out with a Shakespeare’s parking sign and buggie. They had a “Liquor, Guns and Ammo” sign that usually hangs over Old 63 as well as random other goodies from the area. I had no idea that radio could be so visual.
Even though I was never chosen for a contestant, it was still a fun program. Feldman made jokes about Missouri and Kansas. Also, he brought on a Tribune reporter to discuss Missouri politics. The highlight of the show was the “noodlers,” or catfishers who use their hands. They explained the fishing process and even brought on a guest: a three-foot long catfish resembling a small shark. Why anyone would want to noodle is beyond me, but it was eye-opening to learn about it.
After the show, we got coupons for free tiger stripe ice cream. Delicious. In addition, they had cookies. Even though I did not get to answer any trivia, it was still a win-win situation. Good sweets and good fun!