Trivia Flash
Caffeinated Trivia to Jumpstart Your Brain
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S2E6 - Trivia Flash S2E6 for Monday, March 9, 2026

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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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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