The Audacity of Trivia

Experience “trivia that isn’t trivial,” as two academics try to stump each other with multiple choice questions based on the week’s headlines. Hosted by Christopher Smith of Vermont and Jon Ross of Chicago. For more info, visit audacityoftrivia.com

Audacity of Trivia 193 10/23/2024

Audacity of Trivia 193 Another extensive episode of America's Podcast! Join Jon and Chris for a wild and risque ride as they look at Arnold Palmer-- Usha Vance-- America's Best Restroom-- the world's largest organ-- Elvis-- "Daddio"-- and so much more-- plus a special survey of potential campaign stops in Delaware County, Pennsylvania! #Delco #BoothsCorner #LongwoodGardens #Wawa #AudacityofTrivia /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/33579532

Audacity of Trivia 192 10/03/2024

Audacity of Trivia 192 Jon looks at crocodiles, alligators, and the latest college rankings from US News and World Report while Chris pays birthday tribute to Groucho Marx. Plus football-- politics-- Elvis-- the Grateful Dead-- Pink Floyd-- popular American dogs-- The Boss-- The Fireman-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/33309262

Audacity of Trivia 191 09/08/2024

Audacity of Trivia 191 Chris looks at YouTube suspensions and meritous celebrities while Jon assesses the global edible insect market and the redemtive value of international sport leagues-- plus: the Beverly Hillbillies-- Mr. Ed-- Linus Tech Tips-- Tony Bennett-- Elvis-- Nixon-- microstates-- superworms-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/32962457

Audacity of Trivia 190 09/01/2024

Audacity of Trivia 190 Jon takes on stadium naming rights, sports, banned books, and hallowed ground while Chris looks at Phish setlists, famous concerts, and Tony Bennett as rock and roll. Plus-- where are the WORST places to take a campaign photo? All this and more on this episode of #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/32853307

Audacity of Trivia 189 08/18/2024

Audacity of Trivia 189 On this episode Jon gets stuck in 1974 while Chris looks at inventive ways to cheer up now that the oarfish have appeared. Also Elvis-- Mel Brooks, Blazing Saddles, and John Wayne as the Waco Kid-- Hank Williams at the Grand Ol' Opry-- Jerry Lewis-- Pat Buchanan-- Woodstock-- 2,000 cherry trees-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/32627452

Audacity of Trivia 188 08/11/2024

Audacity of Trivia 188 On this episode: the patron saint of television-- the avuncularity of Tim Walz-- Jimmy Dean-- Beverly Hills' Daisy Club-- the Beatles-- Elvis-- Bill Haley-- the Jackson 5-- the Mall of America-- Olympics wrap up-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/32533177

Audacity of Trivia 187 07/21/2024

Audacity of Trivia 187 Jon looks at JD Vance, climate facts and change, and a short history of Presidential facial hair while Chris reflects on the legacy of Barbenheimer, Sundance 2027, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Elvis, and the OG HeWhoShallNotBeNamed! All this and more on this long-awaited episode of #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/32233017

Audacity of Trivia 186 04/21/2024

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Audacity of Trivia 185 03/30/2024

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Audacity of Trivia 184 03/11/2024

Audacity of Trivia 184 Talking up the uptalk this week on America's Podcast! #OttotheOrange #FORTRAN #Bono #JacksonDeVille #WWW #SenateRetirements #comebacks #Elvis #Grant #Lincoln #Truman #Dewey #RandPaul #Oscars #MissAmerica #NXXT #popularvote #AudacityofTrivia /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/30315828

Audacity of Trivia 183 02/18/2024

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Audacity of Trivia 182 02/04/2024

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Audacity of Trivia 181 12/30/2023

Audacity of Trivia 181 Most end-of-year programs look back at the events of the past year. Ours-- "2024: A Retrospective"-- is a little different. What, next New Year’s Eve, will be talking about and turning into complex trivia questions? Tune in to hear this very special episode for yourself! #frivolitas #AmericasPodcast #HappyNewYear2023 /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/29282343

Audacity of Trivia 180 12/17/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 179 12/03/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 178 11/20/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 177 11/05/2023

Audacity of Trivia 177 Jon and Chris are back and not missing a beat. Jon asks questions about eggs, communication, Flex Protect XVIII, and what it takes to earn Free Subs for Life, while Chris focuses on The Monkees, The Coasters, and Benchmarks for Excellence in Thinking. PLUS: what's the future got in store for us all? Tune in and find out! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/28520738

Audacity of Trivia 176 07/27/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 175 07/09/2023

Audacity of Trivia 175 Another trip down Main Street USA-- and its suburbs and exurbs-- with your hosts Jon Ross and Chris Smith. On this episode: game show hosts, great American comebacks, politics, and Elvis movies-- plus a special preview of this coming week's geomagnetic storm. All this and so much more on #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/27413094

Audacity of Trivia 174 06/24/2023

Audacity of Trivia 174 Jon and Chris are back after weeks of adventure, more equipped than ever. Chris looks at AI and hypothetical confrontations while Jon covers the Red Channels Report, the crickets of Elko, and the wines of Liechtenstein, and so much more. Does anyone win? #wedecide #youreport #trivia #comedy #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/27256518

Audacity of Trivia 173 05/17/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 172 04/15/2023

Audacity of Trivia 172 Jon looks at happiness-- from counting smiles on Instagram to international airline ratings-- while Chris thinks about Kid Rock, the Klon pedal, and newly released devices to slow down time-- PLUS Presidential history-- Elvis--existentialism--education--equity! /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/26551995

Audacity of Trivia 171 04/01/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 170 03/18/2023

Audacity of Trivia 170 On this episode it's March Madness in more ways than one! Chris goes deep on Elvis while Jon takes on the Oscars, the Razzies, and political rhetoric-- PLUS a new game of Acronymic Economics! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/26267352

Episode 169 03/04/2023

Episode 169 Lots of laughs on this episode as Jon and Chris review pop music, Bond movies, DEISJ, political fatigue, Elvis, and so much more! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/26127558

Audacity of Trivia 168 02/15/2023

Audacity of Trivia 168 It's a massive Valentine's Day episode! Sports--Superfund sites--the State of the Union--optimism-- marmets--Elvis--Beatles-- Grammys--genres--Presidential yachts--PLUS: what are the AI bots saying about the future of this podcast? #audacityoftrivia /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/25936254

Audacity of Trivia 167 02/01/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 166 01/20/2023

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Audacity of Trivia 165 12/07/2022

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Audacity of Trivia 164 11/24/2022

Audacity of Trivia 164 Another romp through the trivia and rhetoric of our time with Jon and Chris! Jon provides a stunning rhetorical barrage while Chris' take on the history and meaning of Thanksgiving through the lens of Good Housekeeping and the known whereabouts of The King. Plus: how inauthentic is Bob Dylan, or his autopen, really? Tune in and find out! #AmericasPodcast /episode/index/show/audacityoftrivia/id/25121682

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