What did the Catholic church invent in the 9th century, that Russian Communists were forced to use for more than 70 years? And if Americans could only eat one food — for the rest of their lives — what would it be? Enjoy a potpourri of trivia with Bob and Marcia Smith 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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007 Buddy Holly Remembered – Part 1
Part 1 – Rock’s pioneering singer songwriter is remembered by those whose lives he changed. Featuring John Goldrosen author of The Buddy Holly Story, preservationist Bill Griggs, plus musicians Bobby Vee, Bobby Goldsboro and Scott Turner. Includes Holly radio interview from 1959.
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006 Victor Borge – Music Trivia
Music trivia and an interview with the great Victor Borge, described by the New York Times as, “the irrepressible musical humorist, pianist and conductor.” A fun half hour.