Breakfast Quiz: Who knows Emaad best? A quiz to mark the end of an ERA
·8 min
["The episode begins with advertisements before transitioning to the breakfast show's final quiz hosted by Emaad Akhtar.", "Emaad announces this is his last day on Money FM's breakfast show after two and a half years as co-host.", "He explains the quiz will test how well co-hosts Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek know him personally.", "The first question reveals Emaad graduated from New York University in 2010 with a degree in political science, not journalism or engineering.", "Ryan correctly notes journalism isn't typically an undergraduate degree in the US, requiring a master's instead.", "The second question asks which cuisine Emaad is least likely to choose when dining out, with options of Mexican, Indian, or Italian.", "Audrey correctly guesses Indian food, and Emaad explains his mother's Pakistani cooking at home is superior and more economical.", "The third question reveals Emaad's two elder siblings live in Singapore and Pakistan, not other listed country combinations.", "Audrey earns bonus points by correctly identifying Woodlands as the Singapore neighborhood where Emaad's brother lives.", "The fourth question asks which country Emaad has not lived in, with options of Italy, Japan, or United Arab Emirates.", "Both co-hosts guess incorrectly before Emaad reveals he studied abroad in Italy and had a one-month stint in the UAE with Forbes Middle East.", "A true/false question confirms Emaad typically eats one kiwi every morning, skin included.", "The quiz continues with questions about pet peeves, revealing Emaad is most annoyed by gulping sounds rather than chewing or slurping.", "On-air, Emaad's biggest pet peeve is mispronouncing names or terms, not talking over each other or dead air.", "His most frequently uttered phrase is 'to that effect,' though 'I'm curious to know' is also common.", "The quiz includes a question about which guest Emaad didn't interview, revealing he interviewed all three: Nick Mehta, Ho Kwon Ping, and Kenneth Gay.", "When asked about alternative professions, Emaad would most likely have been a Pilates instructor due to his wellness and fitness interests.", "The final question reveals growth and self-improvement motivates Emaad more than recognition or competition.", "The quiz ends with the hosts declaring a tie between Ryan and Audrey, followed by emotional farewells.", "Emaad signs off for the last time, thanking listeners for the memories over his tenure on the show."]
