The Audacity of Trivia

Christopher Smith and Jon Ross
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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

  1. 1d ago

    Audacity of Trivia 211

    The Audacity of Trivia

    1h 17m

  2. May 26

    Audacity of Trivia 210

    The Audacity of Trivia

    1h 36m

  3. May 20

    Audacity of Trivia 209

    Jon tries getting campy while Chris brings up song lyrics inside every round-- PLUS American beef prices-- favorability-- Eddy Arnold-- Elvis Presley-- AI-- the Mascot Hall of Fame-- little known American museums-- Stevie Wonder-- Chad Mitchell Trio-- The Surfaris-- Ike Willis and Frank Zappa-- metacognition-- and so much more!

    1h 32m

  4. May 11

    Audacity of Trivia 208

    On this episode Jon dissects the impact of the Supreme Court's recent decision about redistricting, while Chris looks at the Astor Place Riot, the Apocalypse Early Warning System, and income inequality. Plus: gas prices-- AOC-- sports and singing as alternatives to AI-- Marco Rubio and The Pope-- Blue Dot Fever-- and much more! "Down with the codfish aristocracy!" #AmericasPodcast #AudacityofTrivia

    1h 19m

  5. Apr 12

    Audacity of Trivia 207

    Another wild episode! Chris brings up heresy, Garbo, Pat Boone, and an American folksinger whose time has finally come, while Jon looks at the World Baseball Classic, the World Cup, trick shots at the Vatican, Barnburners, Whigs, and so much more. Is it punditry? Is it trivia? Are they even keeping score any more? Tune in and find out for yourself!

    1h 7m

  6. Mar 8

    Audacity of Trivia 206

    Jon and Chris let history be their guide this week as they look at panic, speculation, overvaluation, inconsequential American Presidents, and much more! PLUS Olympics-- Elvis-- Frank Sinatra-- precious metals!  Can one "traverse" the past? Tune in and find out!

    1h 11m

  7. Feb 22

    Audacity of Trivia 205

    On this week's episode Jon reviews Supreme Court Justices' opinions on tariffs (and declares "taxation without representation!") while Chris thinks about the panopticon, the surviellance state, and how being watched changes one's behavior. PLUS Olympics-- Elvis-- the Beatles-- the Clintons-- the Royal Family-- Earth, Wind, and Fire-- the Missouri Compromise-- and so much more! #AmericasBestPodcast

    1h 29m

  8. Feb 16

    Audacity of Trivia 204

    The Audacity of Trivia

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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

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  • Creator
    Christopher Smith and Jon Ross
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Audacity of Trivia