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129 Spring Cleaning Trivia

What historic artifact is kept in a climate-controlled vault in hopes that one day its secrets will be revealed. And what superstar tried to storm the stage at the 1973 Oscars, but was restrained by 6 security agents. Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith (Photo: Ostrograd, Wikimedia Commons)

093 Noteworthy Trivia

They’re old school, but their sales are up. Why are mechanical pencils one of today’s top selling items at airport newsstands? And what animal has the largest population on earth? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

062 Roll Of The Dice Trivia

Numerous U.S. Presidents have served in the military, some as high as 4-Star Generals. Which U.S. President’s highest military rank was as a Private? Who spent 40 years as the only prisoner in a 600-cell jail? Hear answers to those and other questions on Roll of the Dice Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)

047 Laugh Your Masks Off Trivia

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)

032 Overground Railroad, author interview

he best history books reveal things you never knew about your country. This one certainly does! Candacy Taylor discusses her eye-opening, deeply touching, book Overground Railroad, The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel, with host Bob Smith.

022 BJ Ganem, wounded warrior

He lost a leg in Iraq. But went on to climb mountains, run marathons, play football with NFL greats — and be painted by a former U.S. President. Today BJ Ganem uses his celebrity to help fellow wounded warriors with Sierra Delta Service Dogs. Thanks to Kent Jackman for our interview.