The Audacity of Trivia

Jon goes north of the border while Chris can't stop thinking about celebritocracy. Who wins? Who loses? What's the score? Learn more on this episode of America's (Tariff Free!) Podcast! 

Jon talks football, pays tribute to Jimmy Carter, and reviews a strange YouGov poll about American knowledge while Chris thinks about radio distress signals, the (antique?) idea of cultural oversaturation, and watching more than one television at once-- all this and more on this episode of #AmericasPodcast 

Another extensive episode of America's Podcast! Join Jon and Chris for a wild and risque ride as they look at Arnold Palmer-- Usha Vance-- America's Best Restroom-- the world's largest organ-- Elvis-- "Daddio"-- and so much more-- plus a special survey of potential campaign stops in Delaware County, Pennsylvania! #Delco #BoothsCorner #LongwoodGardens #Wawa #AudacityofTrivia 

Jon looks at crocodiles, alligators, and the latest college rankings from US News and World Report while Chris pays birthday tribute to Groucho Marx. Plus football-- politics-- Elvis-- the Grateful Dead-- Pink Floyd-- popular American dogs-- The Boss-- The Fireman-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast  

Chris looks at YouTube suspensions and meritous celebrities while Jon assesses the global edible insect market and the redemtive value of international sport leagues-- plus: the Beverly Hillbillies-- Mr. Ed-- Linus Tech Tips-- Tony Bennett-- Elvis-- Nixon-- microstates-- superworms-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast 

Jon takes on stadium naming rights, sports, banned books, and hallowed ground while Chris looks at Phish setlists, famous concerts, and Tony Bennett as rock and roll. Plus-- where are the WORST places to take a campaign photo? All this and more on this episode of #AmericasPodcast

On this episode Jon gets stuck in 1974 while Chris looks at inventive ways to cheer up now that the oarfish have appeared. Also Elvis-- Mel Brooks, Blazing Saddles, and John Wayne as the Waco Kid-- Hank Williams at the Grand Ol' Opry-- Jerry Lewis-- Pat Buchanan-- Woodstock-- 2,000 cherry trees-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast   

On this episode: the patron saint of television-- the avuncularity of Tim Walz-- Jimmy Dean-- Beverly Hills' Daisy Club-- the Beatles-- Elvis-- Bill Haley-- the Jackson 5-- the Mall of America-- Olympics wrap up-- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast 

Jon looks at JD Vance, climate facts and change, and a short history of Presidential facial hair while Chris reflects on the legacy of Barbenheimer, Sundance 2027, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Elvis, and the OG HeWhoShallNotBeNamed! All this and more on this long-awaited episode of #AmericasPodcast 

Talking up the uptalk this week on America's Podcast! #OttotheOrange #FORTRAN #Bono #JacksonDeVille #WWW #SenateRetirements #comebacks #Elvis #Grant #Lincoln #Truman #Dewey #RandPaul #Oscars #MissAmerica #NXXT #popularvote #AudacityofTrivia 

Most end-of-year programs look back at the events of the past year. Ours-- "2024: A Retrospective"-- is a little different.  What, next New Year's Eve, will be talking about and turning into complex trivia questions? Tune in to hear this very special episode for yourself! #frivolitas #AmericasPodcast #HappyNewYear2023

Jon and Chris are back and not missing a beat. Jon asks questions about eggs, communication, Flex Protect XVIII, and what it takes to earn Free Subs for Life, while Chris focuses on The Monkees, The Coasters, and Benchmarks for Excellence in Thinking. PLUS: what's the future got in store for us all? Tune in and find out! #AmericasPodcast 

Another trip down Main Street USA-- and its suburbs and exurbs-- with your hosts Jon Ross and Chris Smith. On this episode: game show hosts, great American comebacks, politics, and Elvis movies-- plus a special preview of this coming week's geomagnetic storm. All this and so much more on #AmericasPodcast

Jon and Chris are back after weeks of adventure, more equipped than ever. Chris looks at AI and hypothetical confrontations while Jon covers the Red Channels Report, the crickets of Elko, and the wines of Liechtenstein, and so much more. Does anyone win? #wedecide #youreport #trivia #comedy #AmericasPodcast 

Jon looks at happiness-- from counting smiles on Instagram to international airline ratings-- while Chris thinks about Kid Rock, the Klon pedal, and newly released devices to slow down time-- PLUS Presidential history-- Elvis--existentialism--education--equity! 

On this episode it's March Madness in more ways than one! Chris goes deep on Elvis while Jon takes on the Oscars, the Razzies, and political rhetoric-- PLUS a new game of Acronymic Economics! #AmericasPodcast 

Lots of laughs on this episode as Jon and Chris review pop music, Bond movies, DEISJ, political fatigue, Elvis, and so much more! #AmericasPodcast 

It's a massive Valentine's Day episode! Sports--Superfund sites--the State of the Union--optimism-- marmets--Elvis--Beatles-- Grammys--genres--Presidential yachts--PLUS: what are the AI bots saying about the future of this podcast? #audacityoftrivia   

Another romp through the trivia and rhetoric of our time with Jon and Chris! Jon provides a stunning rhetorical barrage while Chris' take on the history and meaning of Thanksgiving through the lens of Good Housekeeping and the known whereabouts of The King. Plus: how inauthentic is Bob Dylan, or his autopen, really? Tune in and find out! #AmericasPodcast 

Jon and Chris are BACK and ready for anything imaginable, from pickleball to Elvis' truck driving days-- from The Coal Miner's Daughter to urban heat islands-- all the way to Pennsylvania and the perfect candidate (?)-- and SO much more! #AmericasPodcast

On this episode: LIV Golf- Publius PR- Supreme Court Decisions- Frank Capra- Elvis- Beatles- the "Sticky and Sweet Tour"- Electric Karma- Public Bodies- Neptune- Monuments- MASH- and so much more! #AmericasPodcast 

Jon and Chris return from their respites for five elaborate rounds of trivia riddled with tribute to David McCullough PLUS sports-blue lobsters-Sir Elton John-theme restaurants-Supreme Court decisions-the Island of the Immortals-and SO much more!  

On this episode: Title IX-Elvis-diners-liars-Q-records-economists-cricket-PLUS who invented season tickets? Who launched The Hard Way Tour in June 1992-and who's about to today? Tune in and find out, about all this and TOO much more! #AmericasPodcast 

This week: sports-geography-advanced sloganeering-music-history-television-and more! PLUS "rewards are so immense that they will disrupt and overtake the traditional system"! #AmericasPodcast 

The most challenging episode yet? Jon and Chris look at Reagan conservatism v. Trump protectionism-Catholicism, history, and Resurrection Fest-Bob Woodward and George Will-PLUS hockey-basketball-tennis-spelling bees-country music-and SO much more! #AmericasPodcast #wedecideyoureport   

This week: it's Tops in Pops! Featuring: exceptionalism-Elvis-Col. Parker-the Beatles-Dylan-Dick Clark-"liberalism without elitism"-mammals-forts-Facebook-freedom-and so much more! #AmericasPodcast #takeittothepeople 

Down? Worried about the next World War?  Don't worry- be Happy... or Sneezy... or any of the other seven Inappropriately Characterized little people you'll meet on this week's Sesquicentennial Minus One edition of America's Podcast Plus: Baseball!  Bleach! Jellyfish! Spineless politicians!  Disney movies! Who could ask for anything more?