Trivia Flash

Trivia Flash Season 3 Trailer

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Stay tuned for Season 3 beginning April 13, 2026. Visit the actual trailer to hear a bit of w hat I'm presenting. Enjoy!

Imagine that!

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S2E27 - Trivia Flash S2 Bonus Episode for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

I thought my fans might like a bonus episode while I prepare for my third season. This is more of a word puzzle format influenced by the book Mind Games by NPR puzzle master Will Shortz. While I do not use any of his puzzles, I received a set of puzzles from a contact on the GGM website and decided to use some of them here as well as on a later trivia game I host there monthly. I hope you find of interest. It's not my usual format here, but as a bonus offering, I thought it might pass muster.

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S2E26 - Trivia Flash S2E26 for Monday, April 6, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Of basketball, a Da Vinci painting, African countries, a failed protest, and a Romanian-born musician. Thank you for staying with me through my second season. A trailer for my third season should be dropping later in the week. Stay tuned for more five clue trivia in under five minutes.

S2E25 - Trivia Flash S2E25 for Friday, April 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

A famous actor and talk show host, a member of the Rosaceae family, a microstate, the iPad, and a noted heroine of the Loan Star State.

S2E24 - Trivia Flash S2E24 for Thursday, April 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

A mysterious voice that talked to angels, neutrality, geography, Brexit, and Socrates. Sounds odd perhaps? Well, stay tuned! 📚

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S2E23 - Trivia Flash S2E23 for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

A Nickelodeon cartoon, vintage photos, coastlines, Betamax, and a mononymous photographer. Did You Know: On May 15, 1975, the Battle of Koh Tang—also known as the Mayaguez Incident—that involved the United States and the newly established Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia occurred. The battle was the final combat engagement of U.S. forces in the Vietnam War era.

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S2E22 - Trivia Flash S2E22 for Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

We snooze with a Washington Irving character; play a little poker; visit Brussels; and remember Walter Cronkite and Anwar Sadat. Lastly, we revisit two popular television series and a leading actress in both. (Sometimes, I wonder if I need a female assistant to voice these first-person female clues.) 🙂

S2E21 - Trivia Flash S2E21 for Monday, March 30, 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

We explore a Biblical figure from Genesis, uncover an element on the Periodic Table, dive into a slice of Brazil, and travel back in time to witness the birth of a new territory and recent NATO admissions. Finally, we celebrate a groundbreaking Star Trek officer who helped shatter the color line on primetime network television. Note: I cannot seem to get the italics to stick on Genesis and Star Trek.

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S2E20 - Trivia Flash S2E20 for Friday, March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today, it’s a cartoon thief manqué, candy with a surprising flavor range, an Olympic city, and an interesting Oscar win for a trivia-themed movie. The female singer of a former musical duo rounds out the offerings. Imagine That!

S2E19 - Trivia Flash S2E19 for Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today we meet a cowboy star of yesteryear and his faithful canine companion, consider an important alloy of steel, visit the Biltmore House, and remember a great year for the movies. We end by considering an award-winning multi-talented poet, cartoonist, songwriter, author, and playwright. -- Imagine That!

S2E18 - Trivia Flash S2E18 for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

We remember an iconic Motel 6 commercial closing line, consider French commas and English forward slashes, visit Narnia, and take a sentimental journey. A noted master painter of the Dutch Golden Age wonders if a stolen seascape of his will ever be recovered. Music by Melissa Goldsmith. Addendum: And I wonder if my audio presentation is remotely caffeinated enough. I suspect the slogan “decaf Trivia to Soothe your Brain” would not be nearly so catchy.

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S2E17 - Trivia Flash S2E17 for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today, we consider the amazing election of an American pope, remember our grandmother’s trading stamps, map part of the U.S. coastline, ponder the famous Edward VIII abdication and conclude by recognizing another ruler who’d not have thought so highly of E8. (Music composed by and used with permission of Melissa Goldsmith)

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S2E16 - Trivia Flash S2E16 for Monday, March 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Let’s travel with Lemuel Gulliver, play a bit of Little League baseball, hang out with Jessica Fletcher, and remember a pumpkin-centered nursery rhyme. On a somber note, let’s revisit FDR's famous “Day of Infamy” speech whose opening lines are given here. “Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation, and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of ...” Note: Federal Government Works: Under U.S. copyright law, any work created by an officer or employee of the federal government as part of their official duties cannot be copyrighted. Since FDR was the President delivering an official address to Congress, the text is "born" into the public domain.” As to a phonorecording or sound recording, the organization that recorded the speech such as a radio network typically owns the copyright in the sound recording. Even if the speech itself is public domain, the specific recording can still be copyrighted. Therefore, I opted for caution by not including an audio sample in the podcast.

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S2E15 - Trivia Flash S2E15 for Friday, March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

We remember the author who chronicled the “Saga of an American Family.” We travel to the “Land of Enchantment” to find the home of the roadrunner and the yucca flower. We look back at a year of iconic debuts: from the soaring 630-foot Gateway Arch in St. Louis to the first giggle of the Pillsbury Doughboy and more. Imagine that!

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S2E14 - Trivia Flash S2E14 for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Careful as we visit the only venomous primate. On a safer note, let’s travel along the French and Spanish coastline. We’ll remember a certain wheel of fortune popular in the early 1950s as well. Imagine That!

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S2E13 - Trivia Flash S2E13 for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today we remember Reginald Jeeves, the Challenger tragedy, and the Microsoft IPO. We meet a certain tuffet sitter and learn a bit about soap making. Imagine That!

S2E12 - Trivia Flash S2E12 for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today we briefly visit the novel All the King’s Men, remember the sitcom All in the Family, and are taken back to the year of the first direct-dial long distance telephone call in America. We also remember the singer popularly associated with the song “Gloria.”

S2E11 - Trivia Flash S2E5 for Monday, March 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today we consider a work of French literature, delve into a bit of biochemistry, remember Seward's Folly, revisit Star Trek, and consider a British royal. Imagine That!

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S2E10 - Trivia Flash S2E10 for Friday, March 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we remember a modernist architect, two comedic brewery workers whose job must surely have been mind-numbingly monotonous, a popular party movie, a Michael Jackson album, an important treaty, and Skylab.

S2E9 - Trivia Flash S2E9 for Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today, we meet the inventor of racquetball, consider several cocktails, remember a World War II strategic operation, and land on the moon. We conclude by remembering why wax is not a good binding material for feathers! IMAGINE That! Note: Those interested in learning more about Operation Torch and 1942 might wish to check out the following book: November 1942: An Intimate History of the Turning Point of World War II, by Swedish historian Peter Englund. The book explores events during that November, including Operation Torch. Drawing on diaries, journals, letters, memoirs, and records, Englund, a member of the Swedish Academy and winner of the August Prize, chronicles the lives and experiences of ordinary people around the world during this pivotal month.

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S2E8 - Trivia Flash S2E8 for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we remember “The Song of Hiawatha,” visit Antarctica, and remember the New Coke chaos, the Rainbow Warrior, and a comic strip no longer in production. Imagine That!

S2E7 - Trivia Flash S2E7 for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today, we remember The Brady Bunch, deal with a number that won’t quit, and remember a famous bay. We visit the Chunnel Tunnel and remember a president.

S2E6 - Trivia Flash S2E6 for Monday, March 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today: A scholarly New Jerseyan hits the White House, we journey to Canada, and dive into Wikipedia’s legacy. We’ll tackle a number puzzle, remember the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and George Bush’s refusal to send it to the Senate for final ratification. We’ll groove to Janet Jackson and remember a legendary Tejano crossover star.

S2E5 - Trivia Flash S2E5 for Friday, March 6, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0000

A world of high-stakes history, shimmering gemstones, and global extremes.

On today’s episode, we’ll be exploring: • "Who": A look at a pivotal 19th-century leader who stepped into the presidency under tragic circumstances and faced a historic legal battle. • "What": We go deep into the chemistry of color to find out what makes a certain gemstone glow red. No blue rubies! • "Where": We’re heading to the bottom of the map to visit the world’s southernmost capital, nestled right in the windy "Roaring Forties." • "When": We remember a year of profound loss in the music world and a devastating storm that impacted the U.S. East Coast. • Alphabet Challenge: Today’s letter is E, featuring a noblewoman whose life spanned from the glitter of the French Second Empire all the way into the post-World War I 20th century. Check out the Petie Kladstrup and Evelyne Resnick biography, The Last Empress of France, to learn more. Stay tuned to see if you can claim the title of trivia champion!

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S2E4 - Trivia Flash S2E4 for Thursday, March 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re traveling from the dance floor to the lunar orbit by way of the Earth’s element-rich crust. Along the way, we’ll drop by Mel’s Diner for a bowl of Mel’s famous chili and later revisit the internationally recognized Kingdom that joined the Union. Grab your headphones for this eclectic ride.

S2E3 - Trivia Flash S2E3 for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Get ready to sharpen your wits! In today’s episode we visit several historic eras, an international landmark part of the FDR legacy, several empires, and the surprising evolution of pop music technology.

S2E2 - Trivia Flash S2E2 for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we remember a legendary songstress with a string of seven consecutive number 1 hits, visit the 1900 Olympic games, check out the Icelandic capital, and remember Super Bowl I.

S2E1 - Trivia Flash S2E1 for Monday, March 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this first episode of season 2, we remember the Six Million Dollar Man, deal with the “brain freeze” from a cold treat, visit the shores of an important body of water, remember Annie Hall, and follow a heroine down a rabbit hole.

A Bit More about the Year in Question 💡 Dallas premiered as a five–part miniseries on Sunday, April 2. Its popularity led to it being picked up as a full series by CBS. The following evening, Annie Hall made bank at the Oscars beating out Star Wars. Pope John Paul I tragically died September 28, barely a month after his election, concluding one of the shortest reigns in history. He was known as the "Smiling Pope" and was the first pope to choose a double name, honoring his two immediate predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI. His death led to a second conclave in that same year, which elected Pope John Paul II.

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Trivia Flash Trailer for Season 2

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to a brand-new chapter. Season 2 is almost here! I’ll be bringing you the clues, answers, and occasional sidebars that you have come to expect through my signature lens: Who, What, Where, When, and the Alphabet format. From the Logan Sapphire to Seward’s Folly, we’re covering more ground than ever. Starting this season, I am moving to a five-day-a-week schedule. This shift gives me the extra weekend prep time needed to sharpen every episode, delivering an even better, more polished experience straight to your ears. Mark your calendars: Episode one of Season 2 drops Monday, March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central. Stick around—March will be here in a trice.

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S1E26 - Trivia Flash S1E26 for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I explain why Abigail Adams differs from the only other woman to be the wife of one president and the mother of another. I remember the complicated Colonel Tom Parker of Elvis fame and mention two books with different views of Colonel Parker. I briefly visit the Red Sea, present a key anniversary year in the history of the United States, and mention a song that poignantly evokes summer. My first season ends with the alphabet clue featuring the letter Z.

Stay tuned for the trailer for the next season.

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S1E25 - Trivia Flash S1E25 for Monday, February 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we remember the phrase “information superhighway,” sip on a glass of aquavit, remember the Anne of Green Gables series, and the beginning of the British invasion.

S1E24 - Trivia Flash S1E24 for Sunday, February 22, 2026

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we remember a Beatle, snack on a bit of Roquefort cheese, sail on Lake Champlain, remember the magic of such songs as “Party Doll,” “The Banana Boat Song,” and “Dark Moon,” before engaging in a battle with the notorious letter X.

S1E23 - Trivia Flash S1E23 for Saturday, February 21, 2026

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Let’s trace a trail from the halls of power to the frozen north. We start with a secretary of state who broke the glass ceiling. Things get a bit tart as we visit French vineyards for the thinning of the grapes. Then bundle up as we mush to the capital of the Yukon Territory, a territory famous for its gold rush. We’ll wrap up by finding the rhythm of the Harlem Renaissance in the landmark musical Shuffle Along, before finding sanctuary at an Anglican church and World Heritage Site.

S1E22 - Trivia Flash S1E22 for Friday, February 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

We’ll visit Versailles and Byzantium, sip a beverage once condemned as the devil’s drink, recall the debut of the iPhone, and hear the plastic horn that blares through South African soccer stadiums.

S1E21 - Trivia Flash S1E21 for Thursday, February 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode we visit London and France. We learn about a unique sort of spork. And appreciate a bit of slang.

S1E20 - Trivia Flash S1E20 for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In today's episode, we visit Denmark, learn a bit about the brain, take a trip through the countries across which the Equator passes, and remember a famous tennis match.

S1E19 - Trivia Flash for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

We sip a bit of claret as we discuss epic historic fiction novels of yesteryear. We will also remember Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope and music by Alan O'Day and the Bee Gees.

S1E18 - Trivia Flash S1E18 for Monday, February 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we visit the French coastline, the second smallest U.S. state, the Olympics, and learn about asterism.

S1E17 - Trivia Flash S1E17 for Sunday, February 15, 2026

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we meet a Soviet cosmonaut who died much too young, learn a bit about the rather short-lived Asian answer to NATO, play a bit of lacrosse, take a ride in a quiet luxury car while listening to the radio, and eat a fruit that is made into a paste (Membrillo) and served with Manchego cheese. Join me.

S1E16 - Trivia Flash S1E16 for Saturday, February 14, 2026

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode we learn about the "Saint of the Gutters," the gamelan orchestra, New Mexico's state capital and its elevation, and remember "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Happy Valentine's Day

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S1E15 - Trivia Flash S1E15 for Friday, February 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we meet Johnny B. Goode, sample a Singapore Sling (sometimes described as a liquid postcard for Southeast Asian colonial history), visit Indonesia, and remember those Reese's Pieces and ET. I end with a mention of the Uto-Aztecan language Nahuatl and how it handles a certain color.

S1E14 - Trivia Flash S1E14 for Thursday, February 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In today's episode, I mention a noted 19th-century artist who did not get his due during his short lifetime. I mention an unlucky prime number! I then travel by water between Spain and Morocco. I mention the HAVA legislation and songs by Soluna and Cher. Lastly, I sort out a bit of alphabetic rumbustiousness.

S1E13 - Trivia Flash S1E13 for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

in this episode, we are warned about drinking hemlock. We visit the Chinese lunar calendar. We fly past the Jovian satellites and into the early 20th century. Lastly, we visit one of the smallest polities in the world.

S1E12 - Trivia Flash S1E12 for Tuesday, February 10, 2026Trivia Flash S1E12 for Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I mention the possible lethal effects of frozen meat, a Gloria Gaynor hit beloved by women everywhere, Broca's area, Mount St. Helens, CNN, and a hearty grain.

S1E11 - Trivia Flash S1E11 for Monday, February 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we visit a famous 16th-century statue, learn about the 13th Gen, stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens or Luxembourg Garden (sources suggest both singular and plural versions are acceptable), visit Europe on $5 a Day, and wonder about the slang name for the jazz clarinet.

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S1E10 - Trivia Flash S1E10 for Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we learn about a vice-presidential choice, the importance of the cochineal insect to the Spanish Empire, a river in Africa, and a popular candy we secretly enjoyed while at the cinema.

S1E9 - Trivia Flash S1E9 for Saturday, February 7, 2026

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we visit the Mona Lisa and briefly mention other paintings by the artist associated with her. We also describe an octad, visit the West Indies, learn about Frances Perkins, and the nuclear chain reaction. We try not to crash land in the Icarian Sea! Enjoy.

S1E8 - Trivia Flash S1E8 for February 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we visit Abbey Road, Casablanca, and Egypt. We learn a bit of animal and human anatomy as well.

S1E7 - Trivia Flash S1E7 for Thursday, February 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In today's episode, I reference a popular yet controversial singer/actress, visit Serbia and Kenya, take a trip back to reference the card game Uno, and present a unique word for a color that the Wicked Witch of the West might have identified with. Stay tuned.

S1E6 - Trivia Flash S1E6 for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Join me today as I visit the U.S. half dollar coin, an artificial language, an NFL franchise, and take a trip back in time to remember the Sears Tower and a Tony Orlando and Dawn hit song. We also learn about a rather interesting member of the brass family. Stay tuned.

S1E5 - Trivia Flash for February 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In today's podcast, we encounter James Bond, a Phillips screwdriver, the Prime Meridian, Pope Francis, and the letter E.

S1E4 - Trivia Flash for February 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

In this episode we learn about Robin Hood, remember the space race, discuss a president and a state capital, visit the Yalta Conference, and learn about a popular game. I also mention several books that expand upon a clue. As you have noticed, I present clues in declarative format, not questions.

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S1E3 - Trivia Flash S1E3

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes I have included two book suggestions and hope they will be of some interest.

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S1E2 - Trivia Flash

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

More 5BY5 trivia. Quite a journy this triviologist is taking. Notes go here

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S1E1 - Trivia Flash

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the first episode of my new short-form podcast. I wanted to share my love of trivia in a fun podcast featuring five clues and answers--even a little extra to tantalize and educate just a bit. My goal is to keep things under five minutes. Much of my material will be taken from my recently indie published book Trivia Factory that is based on research I have done while hosting an online game over the past decade.

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