The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith

The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith

The Off Ramp Trivia podcast. Slow down, steer clear of crazy and take a side road to sanity with Bob & Marcia Smith. Photo: Christopher Michel.

Episodes

317 New World Trivia

July 24, 2026 • 27 mins
Who built the New World’s first cathedral? And what inspired Argyle socks? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast!
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316 Almost Overlooked Trivia

July 14, 2026 • 27 mins
What obscure invention at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition only became a sensation because of the Emperor of Brazil? And what animal has its own Zip Code? Hear the Off Ramp.
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315 Encore Independence Day Trivia 141

July 3, 2026 • 27 mins
It's our Encore Independence Day show. 30 questions in 30 minutes!
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314 Ace of Spades Trivia

July 2, 2026 • 27 mins
Why is the Ace of Spades such an elaborately designed playing card? And what human organ cleans itself each night? Hear the Off Ramp.
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313 Encore Mashup Trivia 051

June 25, 2026 • 27 mins
How did an ad in the Wall Street Journal lead to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls? And what popular summer drink was originally a malaria cure? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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312 Communications Trivia

June 17, 2026 • 27 mins
When was POTUS first used for President of the United States? What are the only network TV shows that left the air while #1 in the Nielsen Ratings? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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311 Stream of Consciousness Trivia

June 8, 2026 • 27 mins
Why do we indent paragraphs when we write? And what animal breaks its own bones to use as weapons? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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310 Encore Just The Facts Trivia 053- Ed.2

June 1, 2026 • 27 mins
If you want to commit the perfect murder, why is Yellowstone National Park the place to do it? And what are the 7 natural wonders of the world? Hear the Off Ramp.
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309 Encore Potpourri Trivia 048 Ed

May 20, 2026 • 27 mins
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? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
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308 Bigwig Trivia

May 7, 2026 • 27 mins
What royal medical issue triggered a 170-year-fad among aristocrats? What crustacean packs the punch of a 22-caliber bullet? And did the founding fathers wear wigs? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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307 Unusual Trivia

April 24, 2026 • 27 mins
What U.S. Billionaire tried to bribe two U.S. Presidents with $1 million dollars? And what U.S. state has the most ghost towns? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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306 A Dozen Restroom Words

April 16, 2026 • 27 mins
Why do we call toilets "rest rooms" – and a dozen other words? When does the brain reach its peak? And how did Native Americans play major roles in ending the U.S. Civil War?
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305 History First Trivia

March 31, 2026 • 27 mins
During the Japanese occupation, why was singing Auld Lang Syne – in Korea – an act of defiance? And who was the first woman convicted of treason against the United States? Hear the Off Ramp.
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304 Tall Trees Stolen Words

March 21, 2026 • 27 mins
Today, Redwood trees grow naturally in just two countries – what are they? And what was the Columbia Highway Hi-Fi System? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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303 Puzzle Piece Trivia

March 11, 2026 • 27 mins
In 1667 the Dutch and British traded islands. How did that change history? And what cereal can you pick up with a magnet? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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302 Extraordinary Trivia

March 7, 2026 • 28 mins
Shirts aren’t “a pair of sleeves.” So why are trousers “a pair of pants?” And do horses sleep standing up or lying down? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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301 Fascinating Facts Trivia

February 27, 2026 • 27 mins
What famous high-tech bridge was stress tested by 21 elephants? And who was the only U.S. President with military service in both world wars? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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300 Alluring Trivia

February 19, 2026 • 27 mins
What famous cosmetic brand was named after its founder’s sister? And what country has more authors per capita than any other? Hear the Off Ramp trivia podcast.
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299 Absurd Trivia

February 12, 2026 • 27 mins
Why did a Caribbean territory have igloos on its flag for 100 years? And what children’s game was once an Olympic event? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
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298 Mind Boggling Trivia

February 3, 2026 • 27 mins
What bird is capable of killing a Lion? And what ancient technology powered America’s first railroad? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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