Ortega Origins (Trivia About Us)
The first ever episode of Ortega Squared was recorded in this not-so-popular teacher's classroom.
Before they were the Washington Commanders, this franchise had this controversial name.
What are the Washington Redskins?
This actor is best known for playing the Fresh Prince, but he's also a successful rapper.
Who is Will Smith?
This artist made a 2011 breakup anthem but left him as “somebody that we used to know.”
Who is Gotye?
This 2016 reboot of a 1980s classic, featuring an all-female team, was met with mixed reviews but still sparked significant conversation.
What is Ghostbusters (2016)?
Jaden and I's birthdays are exactly ___ apart.
What is one week?
Before becoming the New York Jets, this team was known as
What are the Titans?
She went from playing the Hannah Montana character to topping the charts with hits like Party in the USA.
Who is Miley Cyrus?
In 1996, Los Del Rio had the whole world dancing with this catchy line dance anthem.
What is the Macarena?
This 2017 reboot brought new faces to the 1990s favorite tv superhero group.
What is Power Rangers?
Our first guest ever on the podcast was this two-sport athlete/classmate.
Who is Dom Natosi?
The Los Angeles Lakers originally called this midwestern city home.
What is Minneapolis?
Before becoming a top-selling rapper and singer, this Canadian artist played Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Who is Drake?
This group asked "Who let the dogs out?" in 2000, then promptly disappeared from the charts.
Who are the Baha Men?
In 2012, Andrew Garfield replaced Tobey Maguire in this superhero reboot.
What is The Amazing Spider-Man?
This rap beef was one of the first "super-bowl big" topics we tackled on Ortega Squared.
What is the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef?
This current NBA team was originally known as the Seattle SuperSonics before relocating.
What is the Oklahoma City Thunder?
This actor, known for his roles in Ray and Django Unchained, also found success as a Grammy-winning R&B artist
Who is Jamie Foxx?
This Norwegian band took over the charts in 1985 with their synth-pop hit “Take On Me.”
What is a-ha?
This 2018 reboot starring Jamie Lee Curtis ignored every sequel and picked up 40 years after the original slasher classic
What is Halloween?
Before we found our true sound, this fictitious lion was one of the original voices on Ortega Squared—but he didn’t make the final cut.
Who is Lemar the Lion?
Before becoming the Indianapolis Colts, this team was based in this city and originally called the
What is Baltimore Colts?
Before becoming a successful actor in films like The Fighter and Ted, this actor was the frontman of the rap group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.
Who is Mark Wahlberg?
This 1982 band asked Eileen to "come on", but the band never topped the charts again.
What is Dexys Midnight Runners?
J.J. Abrams directed this 2009 reboot of a sci-fi franchise that boldly went where no man had gone before.
What is Star Trek?