What’s the one thing most people don’t know about the Guttenberg Bible? What’s the only letter in the alphabet that doesn’t appear in a U.S. state’s name. Hear Bob & Marcia laugh their masks off with trivia during week 11 of their COVID-19 quarantine. (Photo: JibJab)
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046 Trivia Unmasked
Why is the Poppy synonymous with Memorial Day? What car models have 1 million+ miles? And how did a measles epidemic give birth to telephone numbers? Hear “Trivia Unmasked,” Bob & Marcia’s 10th week of Coronavirus trivia, on the Off Ramp. (Image: JibJab)
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043 Viral Trivia
Who was the 1st woman nominated by a major political party for U.S. President? And what’s STILL the world’s largest office building –- 80 years after it opened? Hear answers to those and other questions on another fun, shelter-in-place episode of the Off Ramp, with Bob and Marcia Smith.
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042 Coronavirus Trivia
What was unusual about the last great Spanish explorer in North America? And how many brains – if any – does an Octopus have? Join Bob and Marcia Smith for their 6th week of Q&A fun with Coronavirus Trivia. On the Off Ramp.
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041 Shelter-In-Place Trivia
During WWII, what did the United States government remove from luxury department stores and place in defense plants? And how many pickles does the average American consume every year. Join Bob and Marcia Smith their 5th week of fun Q&A with Shelter-in-PlaceTrivia. On the Off Ramp.
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040 Lockdown Trivia
What famous writer fought on BOTH sides of the Civil War? How much perspiration does the average person generate in 24-hours (Hint: it’s measured in pints!). Join Bob and Marcia Smith their 4th week of fun Q&A with Lockdown Trivia. On the Off Ramp.
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039 Shut-in Trivia
Where did Hawaiian Pizza originate? (You’ll be surprised!) And what was the original meaning of a White Elephant gift? Hear answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp.
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038 Quarantine Trivia
Another half-hour of fun Q&A: What great thinkers did some of their best work during a quarantine? And who came up with that word anyway? Hear answers to those and other questions as Bob and Marcia “Age in Place,” on The Off Ramp.
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037 Author & Book Trivia
As the nation self-isolates for the Coronavirus, Bob and Marcia have hunkered down with library books. Join them as they clown around with Book Trivia on The Off Ramp.
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020 Apollo 11
What did everyday people think of the Apollo 11 moon landing a half century ago? What did media coverage sound like – as it happened? Using audio recordings he made as a teenager, Bob Smith takes you on a sonic journey back to July 20, 1969.