It’s that time again: the time of year where we get the opportunity to make a bunch of Philadelphia children’s Christmas wishes come true! Here’s how it works: you go to this sheet, fill out your name next to the child or children you want to buy gifts for. Go to Amazon (there’s a link to each child’s toy on the spreadsheet), get them the gift, then mail it to our friend Matt at the Poor People’s Army. Matt, Cheri, Nick, Galen and the crew will make sure that it goes to the right child.

(Child’s Name) c/o Matt Pillischer

5237 Morris Street

Philadelphia, PA 19144

If you’d rather just donate money and have Cheri and I pick up the gifts, that’s totally cool too. Just venmo me at @jgtquizzo or send Paypal to johnny at johnnygoodtimes dot com and leave a note that says “Toy Drive” and the child’s first name. Most toys we buy are right around $25. Thank you for your generosity each and every year!

Profession: 

Former English professor, longtime event producer.

Where are you from originally?

Hurricane, West Virginia. I guess this is a real shibboleth to living in WV, it’s pronounced the British way, “HURR-uh-kuhn”.

List three of your favorite places in Philly. 

Doobies Bar, the Mann Theater, and Royal Izakaya.

What one album would you want with you on a desert island? 

The Bends by Radiohead. It really runs the gamut.

What reality show would you be an absolutely terrible contestant on? 

The Amazing Race. I don’t pack light, I often get lost, and I always get in the wrong line.

What would be your theme music if you were a professional wrestler?

“Mambo Sun” by T. Rex. It’s so smarmy and slick. 

What would be your dream job? 

I worked in live event management here in Philly for the last decade. I think I’d go back into that in any capacity that allowed me to be around live music all the time.

What was the worst job you ever had? 

Easy. I painted outhouses at a campground one summer.

What’s your favorite dessert? 

I don’t have the hugest sweet tooth but when there’s apple pie and vanilla ice cream I’ll have some. No cheese on top. What an odd and offputting way the northeast chose to gild the lily. 

With JGT coming to town to host a special quiz this week for Preston and Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger, we’re going with a “Music Theme”. A couple of notes: Jose Pistolas will be a speed quiz on Monday to get done in time for Eagles kickoff…starts right at 7, ends at 8. JGT will be hosting at Founding Fathers on Tuesday. And yes, the quiz will be the same all week. The quiz on Wednesday night will be held at Miller Time Beer Hall in Stateside Live, and everyone playing is asked to bring in a non-perishable donation.

MONDAY

Jose Pistolas 7 PM (with Jason)

TUESDAY

Founding Fathers 8 PM (with JGT)

WEDNESDAY

Fringe Bar 7 PM (with Simon)

Pistolas Del Sur 7 PM (with Carl)

Stateside Live 8 PM (with JGT)

THURSDAY

Deli at Dwell 7 PM (with Taryn)

Birra 8 PM (with Carl)

Here’s your lineup for this week. A few things to note:

• New quiz started last week at Clarkville, hosted by JGT. $10 pizza, $4 beers, $50 gift card for first.
• $10 burritos, $7 margs, $5 beers at Pistolas.
• New Friday Five coming out this week, sign up here.
• Big news dropping soon. Mark your calendars for April 3rd.

MONDAY

Clarkville 7 PM

TUESDAY

Founding Fathers 8 PM

Redcrest Kitchen 8 PM

WEDNESDAY

Fringe Bar 7 PM

Pistolas Del Sur 7 PM

THURSDAY

Deli at Dwell 7 PM

Pizzata 8 PM

The tri-state regions most prestigious quizzo event is BACK! Quizzo Bowl XIX is going down on February 16th! Here’s everything you need to know about the Grandaddy of Them All! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.

WHO: All quizzo enthusiasts, from Far and Wide. Teams of up to 8 players, to be specific. If your team is 4 or less, you may be teamed with another crew.

WHAT: Quizzo Bowl XIX, the longest running team trivia blah blah blah we’ve been doing this a long time.

WHEN: Sunday, February 16th. Doors at 3 PM, show starts at 4 PM.

WHY: Why not?

IS THIS LIKE A REGULAR QUIZ? Yeah, it’s like a regular quiz…and playing Nerf hoops in your boxers is like playing against LeBron in the Finals.

WHAT? Nevermind.

WILL THERE BE LIVE MUSIC? Yep! New year, new genre: New Orleans! New Orleans bluesmen James Day and the Fish Fry will be performing between rounds.

ARE THESE GUYS GOOD? They look like fun!

WHAT ELSE? I’m requesting that everyone wear purple and green. And Fastball Bob will be there. And Reef the Lost Cauze will be there to help with the music round. Best of all, Chip Chantry will NOT be there. Or maybe he will, he refuses to commit. But we hope he misses it. We can’t stand that guy!

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE WIN? You enter the Realm of Immortals. In 18 previous years, we’ve had 9 different winners. Could your team be the 10th? Previous winners are:

• The Champs
• Sofa Kingdom
• Lambda
• Guys in Prison
• Cracked Pact
• Meatloaf
• Boyz II Menehune
• The Special Masters

PRIZES? Yep, we’ll be doing raffles and giveaways all night long. Plus big prizes for the top 3 finishers. And a prize for 13th place.

THIS SOUNDS AWESOME. WHERE DO I SIGN UP? You can purchase tickets here. Look forward to seeing you on February 16th!

Ya only turn 50 once, so might as well do it in style. That’s why, on Monday, February 3rd, I’ll be holding a little shindig for myself, Peter Brady style, at Fergie’s. Party starts at 6. Then at around 7 or so, our old pal Chip Chantry will kick off the Roast. I’ll be getting roasted by Chip, Fergie, Reef, Carl, Art Etchells, and Violations Greg. Admission is free, BUT I am asking everyone who attends to bring a blanket, box of diapers, bag of non-perishable food, OR package of socks for our friends at the Poor People’s Army, who will give them out to people in need. So come on out and help me celebrate my entrance into a new decade. I’d be lying if I said I was excited about it but screw it we might as well party. See ya at Fergie’s!

Lots going on, let’s start with this: our annual Super Bowl Squares are now live. Sign up here, take a shot at winning some great prizes from Shibe Sports, and help out local little league football.

The Pogs won last week at Pistolas del Sur. So they got two slots on the wheel. Can you knock them off and get your team name on the wheel, giving you and your team a chance of attending Rittenhouse Ball? Come join us Wednesday night. Also, Two Locals started back up on now on Wednesdays, and had a successful kick-off last week. Hope to see ya this week!

TUESDAY

Founding Fathers 8 PM

Redcrest Kitchen 8 PM

WEDNESDAY

Two Locals 6 PM

Fringe Bar 7 PM

Pistolas Del Sur 7 PM

THURSDAY

Deli at Dwell 7 PM

Pizzata 8 PM

Quizzo is a go for Thursday, January 2nd. 7 PM at Deli at Dwell, 8 PM at Pizzata on Passyunk. Full schedule returns next week.

It’s that time again: the time of year where we get the opportunity to make a bunch of Philadelphia children’s Christmas wishes come true! Here’s how it works: you go to this sheet, fill out your name next to the child or children you want to buy gifts for. Go to Amazon, get them the gift, then mail it to our friend Matt at the Poor People’s Army. Matt, Cheri, Nick, Galen and the crew will make sure that it goes to the right child.

(Child’s Name) c/o Matt Pillischer

1606 Colleen Ct.

Norristown, PA 19401

For children that didn’t request a specific gift, clothes are always a welcome option, and sizes are available besides most children’s names.

If you’d rather just donate money and have Cheri and I pick up the gifts, that’s totally cool too. Just venmo me at @jgtquizzo or send Paypal to johnny at johnnygoodtimes dot com and leave a note that says “Toy Drive” and the child’s first name. Most toys we buy are right around $25. A true highlight of each holiday season is Cheri and I going to Target and completely loading up on toys a few days before Christmas. Thank you for your generosity each and every year!