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Are your plants talking to you? And where is it a bad idea to give someone a clock? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
Who built the New World’s first cathedral? And what inspired Argyle socks? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast!
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.
Why is the Ace of Spades such an elaborately designed playing card? And what human organ cleans itself each night? Hear the Off Ramp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
– 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What bird is capable of killing a Lion? And what ancient technology powered America’s first railroad? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
Bronze Olympic Medals in Croquet? And what did the expression “Cold Feet” originally mean? Hear The Off Ramp podcast.
What two women have been both the wife of a president and the mother of a president? And what World War II technology cost more than the atomic bomb? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
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 The Off Ramp Podcast.
What leader made the most successful new year’s resolution in history. And when did new year’s resolutions begin? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast. (Photo- Freestocks.org)
What music has remained popular since it debuted in 1742? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary and street gangs?
What Christmas movie debuted in the summer? What’s the oldest yuletide beverage? And name 11 Christmas songs by Jewish writers. Hear the Off Ramp
What colorful Christmas tradition was invented as a labor-saving device? And in “The Grinch Stole Christmas” what three words described the Grinch? Hear Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
How did the Olympics give us those giant inflatable tube dancers? And in what country will you find the famous Crooked Tree Forest? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
What does a barn in the English countryside have to do with the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving? Did anyone die in the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage? Hear this encore version of The Off Ramp.
How tall are baby giraffes when they’re born? And what surprising ethnic group served with George Washington at Valley Forge? Hear Off Ramp Trivia.
Who delivered the first pizza in space, Russians or Americans? (It’s complicated) And what town requires visitors to shut off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as soon as they arrive?
What famous children’s book was banned from the New York Public Library for 35 years? And what animals once powered boats? Hear The Off Ramp podcast.
What is a 1909 Lincoln penny doing on Mars? And what did Romans use to remove body hair? Hear the Off Ramp.
What do British novelists Frederick Forsythe, Graham Greene, Ian Fleming and John LeCarre – have in common? And do chickens recognize people they like?
What did the Egyptians, Assyrians, Celts and Hittites use in war – but not the Romans? What breed of dog do you get when you cross a Terrier and an English Greyhound?
What percentage of lightning strikes kill people INSIDE houses? And what two words originated in the voting practices of 17th century men’s lodges?
Is a penny more likely to land tails up or heads up? And how did the witch in the original Snow White really die? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What President’s dog had its own chair at Cabinet Meetings? And what ancient civilization’s athletes had organs removed to improve their running speed?
What do you call a group of Flamingos? And how did American women build two battleships in WWI?
What did Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee and Dr. Seuss collaborate on? And how many years in an average lifetime do you spend watching TV?
How did chewing gum lead to the discovery of an ancient civilization? And what famous sitcom started and ended with the same phrase? Hear Off Ramp Trivia Podcast 145
What did Napoleon’s kid sister have to do with the wristwatch you’re wearing today? And what President and First Lady slept with pistols under their pillows?
How did X come to signify a kiss? And how accurate were those Road Runner & Wylie Coyote races? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
What American hero submitted his government job application a week late? Why did the Romans bring their own napkins to dinner? How was the first summer movie blockbuster marketed?
Who’s the only President who knew both Washington & Lincoln. And what freshwater creatures were born and will die in the Bermuda Triangle?
What famous musician filled in on drums - for all the bands playing the night Buddy Holly died? And what popular 1930s craze had people swallowing something? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What famous person wrote under the pen name The Widow Silence Do Good? What U.S. President was the first to receive an electronic message sent by someone in the air?
How much extra do stranded astronauts get paid? Why did King Charles I wear two shirts to his execution? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
Why is a Boxing Ring square? What Middle East city was named Philadelphia for 900 years? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast
How did a failure to colonize Panama lead to the birth of Great Britain? How do they keep raisins in cereal boxes from falling to the bottom? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What was the first kitchen appliance to come in colors. And how did a tariff change one food’s classification from fruit to vegetable? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
What world-class reference tool, born in an 18th century print shop, is still thriving in the digital age? And how old was the longest recorded life in human history? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp podcast.
How did Hollywood influence the way you think of frogs. And who is the recording artist credited with the first concept album.
What was Torpedo Juice? And what beverage was outlawed during the Ottoman Empire? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
Where is a bell that’s been ringing non-stop since the 1840s? And where was the highest wind speed ever recorded? Hear Episode 267 of the Off Ramp Podcast
What is Pedestrianism – it was once all the rage! And beyond his work in agriculture, what is George Washington Carver known for?
What U.S. President died without leaving a will? What and where is the artwork entitled, “Moon Museum?”
We’re revisiting shows we recorded during 2020’s COVID 19 lock down. Episode 41 Shelter-in-Place Trivia asked, what did the U.S. take from luxury department stores and install in WWII defense plants? And how many pickles do average Americans eat per year?
Once again, we’re revisiting some of the original episodes of the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast recorded during the COVID 19 lock down of 2020. In Episode 040 Lockdown Trivia we asked: What famous writer fought on BOTH sides of the Civil War? And how much perspiration the average person generates in 24-hours?
It’s our second week revisiting Off Ramp episodes recorded during the COVID-19 lock down. Today episode 39 Shut-In Trivia, when we asked where Hawaiian Pizza originated? And what was the original meaning of a White Elephant gift?
For the next several episodes of the Off Ramp, we’ll revisit shows recorded during the first days of the COVID 19 lock down in 2020. Today it’s Episode 038 Quarantine Trivia, which asked what great thinkers did some of their best work during a quarantine? And who came up with the word?
How fast does the International Space Station orbit the earth? Why did St. Francis of Assisi’s father disown him? And what is a Fluffer Nutter? (Photo NASA Tracy Caldwell Dyson)
What rule change led to the fast-paced, high-scoring basketball games we love today? And who is Robert Galbraith? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
262 Stunning Trivia. What invention, first patented in 1794, is in use today, on earth and in outer space? What’s the difference between flammable and inflammable?
More cold questions. Plus, what U.S. landmark is bigger than Rhode Island? And what did the world’s oldest bird do recently? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
260 Polar Vortex Trivia. What’s the coldest recorded temperature in Antarctica? What mountain recorded the coldest temperature in US history? And what celebrity had more appearances on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show?
What U.S. President had a second job as a parole officer – while in the White House? What happened to Captain Bligh? Which TV series was first to show a married couple in bed? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
258 Sonic Booms & Eagle Divorces. How did wild west cowboys create sonic booms? And what’s the divorce rate of the Bald Eagle? Hear the Off Ramp.
What leader made the most successful new year’s resolution in history. And when did new year’s resolutions begin. Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons.org
What music has remained popular since it debuted in 1742? What holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary and street gangs? Name the 7 global holidays of December. Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
255 Encore – More Christmas Trivia. What Christmas movie debuted in the summer? What’s the oldest yuletide beverage? And name 11 Christmas songs by Jewish writers. Hear the Off Ramp.
254 Encore - Christmas Trivia. In what modern country was St. Nicholas born? And what Christmas tradition was introduced to improve efficiency? Hear The Off Ramp podcast.
What was the very first artificial Christmas tree made of? And what sea creature can make a sound louder than a gun? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast
What is the only art contest the U.S. government sponsors and why? It’s been doing it for 80 years. And who’s the oldest person to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 music charts?
It’s Cheesy Trivia with Bob (and Marcia) Smith. What country is the largest producer of cheese? Which eats the most cheese per capita? What country invented processed cheese? And which one has a theme park dedicated to cheese? Plus, what’s the fastest muscle in the human body.
Why was Lady Godiva riding that horse with no clothes on? And what food condiment used to be sold as a medicine? Hear the 250th Anniversary episode of The Off Ramp.
What nut can spontaneously combust? And what state’s frontier broke away, elected a governor & legislature, and functioned on its own for 3 years?
What famous leader spent two years in disguise as a dockworker learning his adversaries’ secrets? What non-human animal has 276 different facial expressions?
Whose ghost did Winston Churchill see in the White House? And what color is in almost every scene of the classic horror movie, The Shining? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
Why are there dolphin skulls in the Amazon forest? And how fast does information travel to your brain? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast
Why do our noses have two nostrils? When 3.5 million attended the largest concert of all time, who performed?
How do we know how pirates talked? And how many U.S. Presidents married their cousins? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
What two times of your life do you age the most? And when the Titanic sank, killing 1,500 people, what OTHER precious cargo was lost? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What everyday food terrified movie director Alfred Hitchcock? And what U.S. President’s ancestor once owned the land under the Empire State Building? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (AI Image RASmith)
How can a plane exceed the speed of sound without creating sonic booms? What is a portable super-regenerative receiver and transmitter? And if Elon Musk wanted to build the world’s biggest house, how many rooms would he need?
What country eats the most ice cream? And what are four unique distinctions of Washington, DC.? (Art Netha Hussein)
What country’s tallest building is a 105 story hotel, a “tower of doom” that’s never hosted a single guest? (Photo: Roman Harak, Wikimedia Commons)
Microwaves, Lungs & Olympic Gold - How much gold is in an Olympic Gold Medal? Why is your right lung larger than your left? And how heavy was the first Microwave oven?
Who won Olympic Gold wearing mismatched running shoes? And what was the Plunge for Distance Olympic event? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What’s the most unusual way the Olympic Flame has been relayed from Athens to the modern games? And whose face was on the best-selling U.S. commemorative stamp of all time?
What word suggesting a fondness for the past was once a medical condition known as "Immigrant Psychosis?" And how many primates have eyebrows? Hear the Off Ramp!
The original clear food wrap was actually made of wood! What’s the story? And what’s considered the #1 TV show of all time.
How many gigabytes of storage does your brain hold? And what competitors beyond athletes once won Olympic medals? Hear the Off Ramp podcast. (Art by Pxfuel)
It's an Encore Performance of our Independence Day show - What heroes of 1776 would be called Millennials today? How often does the Liberty Bell July 4th.
Why did the creator of Mother’s Day try to abolish it? And which finger has its own pulse. Hear the Off Ramp Trivia podcast.
Do babies cry with an accent? And how did the Civil War lead to police becoming “the men in blue”?
How long were pig bristles used in toothbrushes? What famous snack food was invented at Disneyland? Hear the Off Ramp.
What U.S. President was the Foodie we can thank for popularizing Ice Cream? And who has the most top-ten selling albums of all time? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
What real-life, world-famous city was once named Batman? Why were trainers in the original Olympic games required to attend in the nude?
Why are so many airplanes at the bottom of Lake Michigan? What novel was one of the 1st written in the voice of an animal? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
More than 16 million men living today are related to what man? What was America’s Second National Park – and why doesn’t the government own it today? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What American actor did Adolph Hitler want kidnapped in World War II? And who is the only American to be elected governor of two states, congressman from two states, and president of another country? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
How do Muslim astronauts pray in space? Where was the Lost Colony, and how was it lost? Hear the Off Ramp podcast. (Photo - NASA)
What U.S. state is NOT covered by the NATO Treaty? What’s the most viewed photograph in history? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (U.S. Air Force)
What’s the only bird that can fly backwards? And where can you find the skinniest skyscraper in the world? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
What two U.S. Presidents were not only Quakers, they were cousins too? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo by Plasmafire, Wikimedia Commons)
True or False – Solar eclipses can stop wars? And why was limping a fad in Victorian England. Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo Bill Ingalls, NASA)
What country has a committee to assure you don’t give your baby a weird name? And what famous man’s family engaged in litigation over his reputation for 300 years? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo by Avsar Aras, Wikimedia Commons)
What U.S. state had three cities serve as the U.S. Capital – in one year! And who or what keeps an office in the Arctic Circle? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
What creatures did fishermen once consider a nuisance, calling them “Cockroaches of the Sea?” And in 1878, what killed more than 5,000 people in Memphis, Tennessee? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Art by Abraham Storck)
How much time does the average person spend kissing in their lifetime? And who was the 1st First Lady to win an Emmy Award? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo Tania Saiz, Wikimedia Commons)
What U.S. President’s mother REFUSED to sleep in the Lincoln Bedroom? And who was the very first Superbowl half time performer? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo: White House Historical Assn)
What is the most famous Superbowl commercial of all time? And who has the most career Oscar nominations for acting? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
How many cows did it take to make a medieval Bible? And why did Victorians wear protective head gear in the shower? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast. (Photo: Rady One, Creative Commons)
What U.S. state’s official song called Abraham Lincoln a tyrant - until 2021? Every movie this actor appeared in was nominated for Best Picture. Who's the actor? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Graphic: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum)
What toy gave a super name to football’s biggest game? And what artist painted masterpieces in the back of a Model A Ford? Answers on The Off Ramp Trivia podcast.
What world famous artist was once commissioned to create a snow man? And what countries read the most books? Answers on the Off Ramp Podcast (Photo Wikimedia Commons, Digidreamgrafix)
What leader made the most successful new year’s resolution in history. And when did new year’s resolutions begin. Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Freestocks.org)
What music has remained popular since it debuted in 1742? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary and street gangs? (Norman Rockwell Wikimedia Commons)
What was the first item ever dispensed from a vending machine. And why was the very first traffic light a disaster for the police who operated it? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What modern leader triggered a locust epidemic in his country? And who are Ping, Pang and Pong? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo FAO)
Why did one of the inventors of Radar regret his work? And who was the 1st First Lady to hold a graduate degree? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo NASA)
How do statues of men on horses tell us how they died? And how did a climb in the Swiss alps make your day at the beach much safer. Hear the Off Ramp podcast. (Photo Excel23 wikimedia commons)
In what democracy are you required to vote – and fined if you don’t? And what’s the most expensive single food on earth? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast (Photo Steve Rainwater, Wikimedia Commons)
How many different professions has Barbie had in 60 years? And what famous baseball player was hired at age 62 to play for the Atlanta Braves? Join the fun on The Off Ramp podcast.
Who popularized eating with chopsticks? And what animals cannot move backwards? Hear the The Off Ramp podcast. (Photo Fran Hogan Wikimedia Commons)
What country has more tigers than any other in the world? And who invented baseball’s Seventh Inning Stretch?” Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo: Fish & Wildlife)
Name the 7 Founding Fathers. And what trained animals guard the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast! (Photo – Harris News)
What famous movie tough guy got his start as a female impersonator? How did the alphabet get its name? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
What deep secret did a Marine Corps Major hide for 25 years? And what vegetable strapped to your knees reduces inflammation & arthritis pain? Get The Off Ramp podcast (Photo: John Kennicutt)
Why may the Fountain of Youth be in your next energy drink? And what do the words “motel,” “brunch” and “podcast” have in common? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What’s the oldest ingredient in s’mores, the classic summer campfire treat? And why were the front rooms of houses once called “parlors?” Hear the Off Ramp Podcast!
Only one First Lady has appeared on U.S. currency. Who? And what U.S. state is home to the world’s largest temperate rain forest? You’ll be surprised! Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
181 Super Smart Trivia – What is the origin of the Mafia kiss of death? And where is the only state capital dome made of wood. And what Hear the Off Ramp podcast. (Photo: Nick Youngson CC BY-SA)
180 Bird Brain Trivia. Up to 3.5 billion birds migrate across North America every spring – why don’t we see them? And what famous actor was buried with a golden whistle? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo: NOAA)
What future U.S. President was radioactive at one point in his life? And name the five top languages spoken in the USA. Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Where is the only U.S. County that borders 4 states? And what movie was marketed in Sweden as “The film that’s so funny it was banned in Norway.” Answers on the Off Ramp Podcast!
What is the rarest shot in golf? And what vegetable is actually an immature flower harvested prematurely -- on purpose? Answers on the Off Ramp Podcast www.theofframp.show(Photo: SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons)
What marketing decision finalized the design of the QWERTY keyboard? And where in the world is it against the law to smile on July 8th. Hear the Off Ramp podcast. (Photo: Raimond Spekking, Wikimedia Commons)
Are male and female brains the same? And what country has the most camels in the world? (Art: David Soriano, Wikimedia Commons)
Where are Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 moon boots today? And what company has had a single customer for 637 years? Answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
How far away can breaking icebergs be heard? And what is the rarest statistic in baseball? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast. (Photo: Drew Avery, Wikimedia Commons)
What is the Marie Antoinette Syndrome? And what future Roman Emperor was kidnapped by pirates when he was 25? Answers on the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
What is Cookie Jarring and Cob Webbing? And where will you find the only space-ship-shaped McDonalds? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
What famous trademark was lost, because it was never registered, and was taken over by the pornography industry? And why is a British Pound called a Quid? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
Where in the world can you find a boiling river? And why do we call exercise weights dumb bells? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo - stmu scholars)
What word was removed from the dictionary as archaic one year - then added as modern the next? And what famous artist had brushes tied to his hands so he could paint in his old age? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
What’s so special about the newest BMW concept car? And what’s the only U.S. state with an official drink toast? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast www.theofframp.show
What two U.S. states had stripes removed from the American Flag. And has the world ever been at peace? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Art: Mrrebel1453 Wikimedia Commons)
How did Roman concrete last 2,000 years, while modern concrete crumbles? What city has a giant baloney drop on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, Wikimedia Commons)
Where are the tallest sand dunes in North America? And how big is a smidgen? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia! www.theofframp.show (Photo - Lionello DelPiccolo)
What charming Christmas tradition was introduced to improve efficiency? And in what country was St. Nicholas born. This week, we present an encore performance of our December 2020 Christmas Trivia.
What ancient Roman traditions of Saturnalia influenced Christmas? And what color car depreciates the least? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
How did a cell phone help discover the oldest known sentence written with an alphabet? And what is Merriam-Webster’s most researched word?
What U.S. state was technically a territory for 125 years until 2012? And what famous person lost when they entered their own drag queen celebrity look-alike contest? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast!
What American National holiday was kicked around to different dates for business purposes? And how long is the average attention span? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp podcast.
Why has one of the world’s largest lakes never been seen? Who was the first actress to make over $1 million dollars in a movie? Hear Bob & Marcia’s answers on The Off Ramp.
What video game brand is more than 100 years old? And what animal kills more humans than any other? Answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
Whose ghost did Winston Churchill see during a visit to the White House? And what color is in almost every scene of the classic horror movie, The Shining. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What American city curses more than any other? And beyond earth, what other planets are home to diamonds? Bob and Marcia have the answers on the Off Ramp. www.theofframp.show
When were the first electronic games played? And what are the world’s most promiscuous countries? Hear Bob & Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp.
What U.S. President had to marry his wife twice – because her divorce from a former husband wasn’t final? And how many times a day does the average person tell a lie? Answers on the Off Ramp podcast. www.theofframp.show
What U.S. President had to marry his wife twice – because her divorce from a former husband wasn’t final? And how many times a day does the average person tell a lie? Answers on the Off Ramp podcast. www.theofframp.show
What food item was launched by bribing a chef to serve it to convention guests.? And what TV family lived at 698 Sycamore Rd. in San Pueblo, CA? Hear this week’s Off Ramp trivia podcast. www.theofframp.show
What food item was launched by bribing a chef to serve it to convention guests.? And what TV family lived at 698 Sycamore Rd. in San Pueblo, CA? Hear this week’s Off Ramp trivia podcast. www.theofframp.show
What national memorial was named for the attorney of a tin mining company? And what funeral put a pop song on the top of the charts for 14 weeks straight? Answers on The Off Ramp podcast, with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
What national memorial was named for the attorney of a tin mining company? And what funeral put a pop song on the top of the charts for 14 weeks straight? Answers on The Off Ramp podcast, with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
What food product was once considered suitable only as horse feed? And what country is building a one-building city? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What food product was once considered suitable only as horse feed? And what country is building a one-building city? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What U.S. government agency tried to wrestle control of manned space flight from NASA multiple times? And what fruit do humans share the most DNA with? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. www.theofframp.show
Where does the term Tank Top come from. And what was voted best toy of the 21st Century? Hear Bob & Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp Podcast.
What craze swept Vienna in the 1700s, and led many people to neglect food, work, their loved ones and their health? And what time of the day do most people die? Hear Bob & Marcia on The Off Ramp podcast. www.theofframp.show
What did the Catholic Church call the wickedest town in Christendom? And what is the Southernmost capital city of the United States? You may be surprised! Listen to The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
How did chewing gum lead to the discovery of an ancient civilization? And what famous sitcom started and ended with the same phrase? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast for the answers.
Who can the British thank for saving William Shakespeare’s home? And what famous website comes up if you type Relentlessly.com in your browser? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
Where did the phrase ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ originate? And what is the most filmed movie location in the world. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp podcast.
What modern telecommunications technology was named after an ancient Danish king? And what singer did the 1959 movie Hound Dog Man introduce to audiences? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp podcast. www.theofframp.show
What heroes of 1776 would be called Millennials today? And how many times does the liberty bell ring each Independence Day? Hear Marcia and Bob with the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast. www.theofframp.show
Where does the expression “Armed to the Teeth” come from? And what is the largest religious structure in the world? Hear the Off Ramp podcast. www.theofframp.show
Where on earth did the camel originate? And what put the “air” in Airbnb? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast www.theofframp.show (Photo: Jjron, Wikimedia Commons)
What country has the world’s longest coastline? And what’s your occupation if you’re a Knocker Upper? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What language was used to publish the first Bible in America? And how did the ten gallon hat get its name? Hear the Off Ramp podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
The bird logo for Twitter has a name -- what is it? And how does recycled tin help you prevent cavities? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
It’s our hundredth episode together! Which country has more 100 year olds? And to exhaust $100 Billion, what would you need to spend every day for 100 years? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith (Photo: Randy Freeman) www.theofframp.show
What global automaker learned how to set up an assembly line by sending an engineer through an American auto plant as a tourist. And who was the only President before JFK to dance at his inaugural ball. Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith www.theofframp.show
Where is “Second to the right, then straight on till morning”? And how did a tipped over test tube in 1910 ensure you a safer crash in an auto accident? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: NASA) www.theofframp.show
What adventurer’s stories might have been lost for all time if he hadn’t been imprisoned? And how long were Eva Braun & Adolph Hitler married? Hear the Off Ramp podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show (Photo: Ethan Doyle White, Wikimedia Commons)
How did elevators turn society and real estate markets upside down? And what year is it right now in Ethiopia? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JamesEdition)
Who was Barbra Streisand’s first choice to co-star in A Star Is Born (1976)? And how much of your brain do you really use? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith (Photo: Blondinrikard Froberg, Wikimedia Commons)
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)
Originally wedding cake wasn’t eaten by the bride and groom. What was it used for? And what continent has more square miles than the surface of the moon? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons
What connection does the Catholic Church have with the Big Bang theory? And who is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald Smythe? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Pablo Carlos Budassi - Wikimedia Commons)
What World War II leader’s grandfather was once known as “The King of Wall Street?” And what's the worst-ever toy-related environmental catastrophe? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Library of Congress)
Recently, Britain’s oldest pub closed for business. How old was it? And what actor has won more Best Actor Academy Awards than any other. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What was the Wicked Bible? And what world famous beverage began life as “Brad’s Drink?” Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What’s Cupid’s name in Greek mythology? And what famous holiday song was once known as “Smile and Show Your Dimple?” Hear The Off Ramp podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith.
Why is a quarry on a remote Scottish island critical to the Winter Olympics. And who was the first United Nations delegate to receive a standing ovation? Hear Titillating Trivia on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Paul Hart, Wikimedia Commons)
Beyond humans, who builds the tallest structures? And how did Marcia recently reduce her chances of dementia? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Which U.S. President sent the first air mail? Which was first to visit every state in the union? And how many new species are there? Visit the Off Ramp. (Photo: Kristoferi, Wikimedia Commons)
Which U.S. State Capital sits atop a dormant volcano? And what musical group has the most addictive songs? Answers on the Off Ramp podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What’s unusual about the snow being prepared for the Beijing Winter Olympics? And can you identify the Seven Seas? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What beauty contest has contestants with curves, long eyelashes -- and 4 feet? And why do Sea Otters hold hands while they sleep? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp, with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What famous inventor survived 600 lawsuits by people claiming he stole their idea? How many kinds of SPAM are there? What does SPAM mean? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jonathunder Wikimedia Commons) https://www.theofframp.show/
An asteroid is heading towards Earth - how bad could it be? How big is the world’s largest asteroid crater? And what is Dead Wax? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Image: JPL NASA)
What inspired The Little Black Dress? And what 10-year period is the most pivotal in a person’s life. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp podcast, with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: GeishaBoy500, Wikimedia Commons)
113 Mind Bending Trivia - What Animal can we trace the word Vaccine to? And what Doll just entered the National Toy Hall of Fame? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Dept. of Defense) https://www.theofframp.show/
112 - Wrack Your Brain Trivia. Where on earth can you share your hotel with a giraffe? And what is Bugs Bunny’s real name. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
111 - Idle Brains Trivia. What seven actors have portrayed James Bond in the movies? And what South American city was the capital of a European empire? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith.
How are Lava Lamps helping to make the Internet safer? And what do you call a pig who recites Shakespeare? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Dean Hochman, Wikimedia Commons)
How did a Baptist lay preacher launch the Industrial Revolution? And Why Did Mick Jagger turn down an advance for his memoirs? Hear the answers in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith (Graphic: Albrecht Durer, Wikimedia Commons)
Which U.S. State has the most volcanoes? And what is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: G.E. Ulrich, USGS)
What famous aspect of Football was invented by a deaf quarterback? And what is the largest animal to ever roam the earth. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum)
What animals communicate by farting? And what President saw a UFO? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikicommons media)
What world famous historic monument was once nearly dismantled and sold for scrap? And what question can you never answer “Yes” to? Hear the Answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Matthew T Rader, Wikimedia Commons)
When tossed into the air, is a Penny more likely to land tails up? Or heads up? And how did the witch really die in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: US Mint)
What U.S. National Park once competed to host the Olympic Games? And can the color of gray hair be reversed naturally? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Graphic: National Park Service)
What happens on a beach when lightning strikes dry sand? And what American President was a pioneer of branding? Listen to the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Nevada BLM Wikimedia Commons)
101 Engrossing Trivia - Why did so many pirates wear eye patches? And how did they get horses to the Tokyo Olympics? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Name the four new sports in the Tokyo Olympics. And when were the very first Olympic games played? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
We know the Chinese invented fireworks. But how did Italians contribute to America’s July 4th celebrations? And what are the only two animal species that wage war on their own kind? (Photo: Yannick Bammert, Wikimedia Commons)
What’s the only river in the world to cross the equator twice? And how did Playtex help America win the space race? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: CNN Traveler)
What famous toy company did novelist James Patterson once write for? And how do you tell the age of a fish? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (PHOTO: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikicommons Media)
What famous Rock star assembled the world’s largest collection of Alamo artifacts? And how many of England’s Kings were Queens? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Texas State Archives, Flickr Commons)
How much total money - fake money - is provided in a standard Monopoly game? And what Word is the same in every world language. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: John Morgan Wikimedia Commons)
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)
Why was Princeton, New Jersey once the hottest spot on earth? And exactly how long is a Moment? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
How large is the world’s biggest Rubik’s Cube? And how many U.S. Presidents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
What do Irish whiskey and modern communications have in common? And how can an apple, an onion and a potato all have the same taste? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Image: Jameson)
What famous American used Morse Code when he proposed – in person – to his wife? And how does the Queen of England send coded messages to her staff? Hear answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Image: Wiki Commons)
What part of the human body changes most after a year in space? And what impact did Marilyn Monroe have on the career of Ella Fitzgerald? Hear the answer on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wiki Commons)
Who was the first President to wear pants? And what do Halley’s Comet and the Life Insurance Industry have in common? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Art: James Montgomery Flagg)
Why can you thank Shakespeare for your bedroom? And what dog has the highest IQ? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Cobbe, WikiCommons)
Why do the hands of a clock move to the right? And what future U.S. President campaigned for his first election by giving voters rum, wine, beer and cider? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Garonzi Stefania, WikiCommons)
What U.S. President coined one of the world's most famous coffee slogans? And what’s considered the most livable city in the world? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wiki Commons)
What computer keyboard symbol was first discovered in the ruins of Pompei - and was once the 27th letter of the alphabet? And what does “Semper Fi” mean? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What great convenience of modern life was only introduced because of a labor dispute. What’s an oenophile – and is there a medication for it? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What is the average life span of an NHL hockey puck? And which planet has the most gravity in our solar system? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
How did the field of Medicine give us soft drinks? And what was the best-selling Rock ‘n’ Roll single of all time? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith (Photos: Wiki Commons)
What American TV show broadcast the first interracial kiss? And what U.S. President secretly purchased people while serving in the White House? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What did Laughing Gas have to do with "Winning the West?" And what barnyard animal can learn its name and do tricks faster than your pet dog? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Who was the first person of color to serve as a U.S. Vice President? And how long does it take a snowflake to fall to earth from its cloud? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What music, which debuted at a 1742 charity event, remains popular to this day? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary, and street gangs? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: British Museum)
In what modern day country was St. Nicholas born? And what charming Christmas tradition was actually invented to improve efficiency? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Illustration: Thomas Nast, Wiki Commons)
What modern Christmas tradition can be traced to the workshop of a famous inventor? And what popular Christmas song was actually written as a Thanksgiving tune? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Cinderella’s slippers weren’t originally glass. What were they made of? And what are the top 3 best-selling toys of all time? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Tsts Sheng Wikimedia Commons)
What major university traces its origins to the Telegraph? And why is a self-employed professional called a Freelancer? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: techhistorydisplay.com)
What does a barn in the English countryside have to do with the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving? Did anyone die in the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
When was the first published reference to a video call? You’ll be surprised! And who has won more Academy Awards than anyone else? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)
What do Cleopatra and the iPhone have in common? Who are the 3 most followed people on Twitter. And with the election over, where can you find the largest supply of alcohol in the universe? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp. (Photo: JibJab)
What President never voted in an election until HE ran for President? How do astronauts vote from space? And when will be the longest day on earth? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)
Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? And what very unusual thing did the Apollo 11 Astronauts do upon returning from the Moon? Answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab) https://www.theofframp.show/
Who was the most surprising person of note to recently renounce U.S. Citizenship? And 93% of this country’s population lives near one city -- name the city, and the country. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab) https://www.theofframp.show/
What great exploration mission to the New World focused on sex? And what great gift did famous French chef Alexis Soyer give to humanity? Hear the answers on Care Free Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)
What famous women’s skin moisturizer was invented by a lumberjack? What’s your best course of action if chased by a crocodile? And how are people dreaming during COVID? Hear the answers on Zig-Zag trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)
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)
How did a printer’s problem in the summer of 1902 lead to today’s air conditioning? And what and where is the most expensive hotel in the world? Hear answers to those and other questions on Winding Road Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)
What major American city’s name may have originally meant “Skunk” to Native Americans? What’s the greatest number of balls ever juggled by one person? Hear answers to those and other questions on Surprising Facts Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Queen Victoria is remembered for her very strict moral code. But what popular gambling game owes its first written rules to her? And what U.S. President said, “I would have made a good Pope”? Hear answers to those and other questions during Bright Eyes Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith
Who employs more people than anyone else in the United States? And next to the automobile, what is the most widely used vehicle on four wheels.? Answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)
American history question: Who told Harry S Truman, “You’re the President Now!” And in an average game of NFL football, how long is the ball actually in play? Answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith.
What bird lays an egg that can support the weight of a 240 pound person? And what dark secret did American patriot Patrick Henry hide beneath the floor of his house? Hear answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith.
What do automobile tires and Crayola Crayons have in common? And what famous book has one sentence 3,687 words long? Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. And have fun. (Photo: Jib Jab)
Why do decaf coffee pots have orange tops? And how many Kevin Costner baseball movies can you name? There are five. Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: Jib Jab)
If you want to commit the perfect murder, why is Yellowstone National Park the place to do it? And what are the seven natural wonders of the world? Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: JibJab)
What everyday food Items were once so exotic, that during the Roman Empire, only the very rich could afford them? And name the only males in the animal kingdom who get pregnancy and give birth. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: JibJab)
How did an ad in the Wall Street Journal lead to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls? And what does a fatal disease and a popular summer drink have in common? Hear answers to these and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)
What’s the most expensive movie ever made? And how did ladies’ underwear lead to the first hot air balloon? Hear answers to those and other Random Facts Trivia on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith.
Why did the U.S. Government once tell a Hollywood star to change her hair style? And where does your fat go when you exercise? Hear answers to Infectious Trivia questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)
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.
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)
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)
How did an 1842 party lead to today's surgery without pain? And in 1972 CBS paid $35 million to show WHAT movie for the next 20 years? Hear Bob and Marcia Smith's 9th week of Coronavirus Trivia on the Off Ramp podcast!
You’ve heard that the COVID-19 virus may have been the result of a lab accident -- but what miracle drug of the 20th century WAS a lab accident? And what future prime minister once asked for a tryout from and American big-league baseball team? Listen to Stir Crazy Trivia with Bob & Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s our third week of 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 as Bob and Marcia Smith “Question in Place” on The Off Ramp.
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.
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.
In the Roaring 20s, Jazz was king. But the King was a Duke - Duke Ellington that is. Hear bandleader Mercer Ellington discuss his father’s contributions to American music on the Off Ramp with Bob Smith.
It’s been a long and winding road -- from high school bands to Carnegie Hall. Today Bob Potter tours the nation as Ringo Star in one of the world’s top Beatles Tribute bands. Hear about his very unusual job with 1964 The Tribute. On the Off Ramp with Bob Smith.
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.
They’re gone, but their voices live on. Hear eyewitness accounts from Pearl Harbor survivors I interviewed in 1981, for the 40th anniversary of the attack. (Photo WikiCommons)
It’s the most famous phone call you NEVER heard. Two hours after President Kennedy is killed, a small-town broadcaster scoops the news world in a historic interview with Dallas Police. Hear Don Michel's amazing call, plus additional audio from Dave Eliason. November 22, 1963.
"We must simply be reporters of what is going on. And then let the people decide what is right and what is wrong." Hear what journalism can -- and should -- be, in a remarkable interview with the late Walter Cronkite, dean of television news. From the archives of broadcaster Don Michel. (Photo by Rob Bogaerts / Anefo, Wiki Media Commons)
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.
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.
He was smart, athletic, a WWII vet, signed the first Civil Rights Act since the Civil War, sent troops South to desegregate schools, and launched NASA on its mission to the moon. But he wasn’t JFK.
He used me as his comic punching bag. She quoted Shakespeare! Hear two of the most interesting characters I ever met - actors Tony Randall and Helen Hayes on this episode of “The Off Ramp.”
It was 1968 and we were just teenagers - two kids with a tape recorder - when a future U.S. President helped us crash his airport press conference. Join my friend Libby Gosnell Brockman and me as we recall Meeting Richard Nixon.
To the world he was Wolfman Jack. To friends and family, Bob Smith. Learn how a guy with a boring name became the world's most colorful DJ.
What was it like to audition for Broadway’s greatest team Rogers and Hammerstein -- at the age of 9? Hear the story of a little girl who modeled, acted on stage, worked on network radio, and performed on Broadway with teenager Marlon Brando -- before retiring at the age of 12. Enjoy the remarkable story of my friend Alex Lamoreaux -- on The Off Ramp.
In 1980, George Burns became the oldest singer with a hit record on the national charts, the oldest actor to win an Oscar, and the oldest touring stand-up comedian. Hear Bob's phone call with Burns, excerpts from their face-to-face meeting, and George's wisdom on life. (Photo: James Shaffer)
Part 2 - The story of a Cricket who retired. Nikki Sullivan recalls the birth of the Crickets and his time as a guitarist with Buddy Holly. Recorded at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, where Holly gave his last performance 60 years ago, before dying in a tragic plane crash.
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.
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.
A look back at Apollo 8, the first manned mission to orbit the moon. Featuring historic news recordings from Bob's private collection.
It's our Holiday Show! Wrap your presents with us and enjoy seasonal trivia, fun memories and some of the greatest Christmas Novelty songs ever recorded.(Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christmas_candle_snowman_with_lights.jpg)
Presidential Humor Part 2 - We continue to explore political humor that was legitimately funny -- not snarky and mean. Enjoy Part 2 of our visit with impressionist Rich Little and comedy writer Earle Doud, producer of The First Family (JFK) and First Family Rides Again (Reagan) comedy albums. Great conversation with cuts from those classic albums.
Presidential Humor Part 1 - Once upon a time political humor was legitimately funny -- not snarky and mean. Enjoy Part 1 of our visit with impressionist Rich Little and comedy writer Earle Doud, producer of The First Family (JFK) and First Family Rides Again (Reagan) comedy albums. Great conversation with cuts from those classic albums
Trivia, fascinating facts and great conversation. Including an interview from the archives with Walt Disney animator Ward Kimball. Learn what was it like to work for the world's most famous movie studio, when it was a scrappy little start up.