Take the Felger and Mazz quiz
So you claim to be a big fan of the Felger and Mazz show. Well, maybe you should just make sure.
Felger, Mazz and Murray
So you claim to be a big fan of the Felger and Mazz show. Well, maybe you should just make sure.
If you've listened to the show over the years, you undoubtedly know that Mike Felger, Tony Massarotti and Jim Murray have their share of pet causes, preferred topics and favorite sayings, some of which they have beaten to a pulp. You also know that certain segments have lived in infamy, creating catch phrases that may (or may not) live forever.
For example: "Fact ... not opinion."
Or, "That was stoopid. S-T-O-O-P-I-D."
With that in mind - and without further delay - try your hand at the Felger and Mazz Quiz to see how you fare:
Question 1
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 19: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins scores a powerplay at 12:42 of the first period against James Reimer #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs and is joined by Patrice Bergeron #37 at the TD Garden on March 19, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Complete the following phrase: "Take that, Reimer - you _________!"
Question 2
The Fuppets
The Felger and Mazz show has a popular, animated feature known as "The Fuppets." Who came up with the idea and creates each episode?
A.) Jim Murray
B.) Rich Shertenlieb
C.) Hardy
D.) All of the above have had a major role.
Question 3
A gas-guzzling full-sized, four-door Chevrolet pickup truck leaves after filling up at a ConocoPhillips 76 gas station in an area where the price of a gallon of a gallon of gas typically ranges from as low as $4.20 to more than $4.50, and diesel sells for more than $5.00, on May 30, 2008 in Pasadena, California. As fuel prices continue to hit near-daily record highs, the average price for a gallon of regular for the rest of the nation is expected to surpass the four-dollar mark within days. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Before he joined the Felger and Mazz show and after he hosted a sports talk show in Atlanta, Jim Murray worked briefly as a morning cohost on a music station in what state?
A.) Massachusetts
B.) Connecticut
C.) New York
D.) Tennessee
Question 4
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 26: Laura MacLean and her Shetland Pony take part in the Young handlers at the Royal Highland Show at the Royal Highland Centre on June 26, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Royal Highland Show is an annual event showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life from the Highlands of Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Complete the following phrase: "We want _________, not ponies."
Question 5
1924: An early BBC broadcasting station at Savoy Hill in London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Who preceded Jim Murray in providing headlines on the Felger and Mazz show?
Question 6
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Complete the following Felgerism: "The ________ is crap."
Question 7
Select all that apply. Jim Murray does an excellent impersonation of the following:
A.) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
B.) Media personality Jim Gray
C.) Midday show cohost Scott Zolak
D.) All of the above
Question 8
New Apple iPhone 14's are put on display at an Apple store on September 16,2022 in Wuhan. Hubei, China.(Photo by Getty Images)
Listeners to the Felger and Mazz show know that we'd rather comment on news than break it. However, producer Jimmy Stewart has proven to be a wealth of information over the years. Jimmy's primary source is known as "Jimmy's ________."
Question 9
BOSTON - OCTOBER 5: Manny Ramirez #24 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after connecting for a three-run home run to defeat the Los Angeles Angels, 6-3, in Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park October 5, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Assistant producer Kevin Maggiore recently replaced Billy Lanni behind the glass, but not before Billy, too, made his mark on the show, most famously during an interaction with Felger. Discussing an incident in which former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez shoved elder traveling secretary Jack McCormick to the ground in a dispute over game tickets, Felger had the following exchange with Lanni. Complete the following re-enactment, which has been loosely recreated.
Lanni: "[McCormick] deserved it."
Felger: "C'mon, Billy."
Lanni: "You're talking about one of the greatest right-handed hitters of all-time. Get him his tickets."
Felger: "But McCormick is older guy, Billy. What if that were your father?"
Lanni: "My father ___________________________________________________________________."
Question 10
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 24: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
In discussing the potential draft viability of quarterback Justin Fields, which voice on the show once confused epilepsy with narcolepsy, wondering if Fields might fall asleep in the huddle?
A.) Jermaine Wiggins
B.) Greg Bedard
C.) Felger
D.) Mazz
Correct Answers
1 - "That that Reimer, you BUM."
2 - Hardy.
3 - B.) Connecticut.
4 - "HORSES, not ponies."
5 - Marc Bertrand
6 - "The CAP is crap."
7 - A (Jerry Jones) and B (Jim Gray).
8 - Jimmy's PHONE.
9 - "My father WOULD'VE GOTTEN HIM HIS TICKETS."
10 - C.) Felger.
