Trivia Flash

S4E6 - Trivia Flash S4E6 for Monday, June 1, 2026

Today, we learn about an 18-century painting, think outside the bun, visit the South Atlantic and Bavaria, and check out music by Morgan Wallen and Latto. More about the painting: The Blue Boy is a large painting about 48 inches wide and 70 inches tall. It was bought by American railroad magnate and art collector Henry E. Huntington in 1921 for his famous library. This painting is a historical study in costume, with the subject observed in fanciful knee–breeches and a slashed doublet with a lace collar. The tunic, breeches, and cloak are of a brilliant blue satin rendered in a spectrum of colors including ultramarine, smalt (which is made from ground cobalt glass), Prussian blue, and azurite. A white shirt is visible underneath. The blue is accented by silver braid, silver buttons, and garters. The shoes are accented with silver braid as well. The clothing is inspired by the work of 17th–century Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck. Find out more at https://trivia-flash.pinecast.co [https://trivia-flash.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S4E5 - Trivia Flash S4E5 for Friday, May 29, 2026

We meet a 7-1 basketball center best remembered for anchoring the defense of the Seattle SuperSonics during their run to the 1978 NBA Finals. We remember the mascot associated with the advertising jingle “the flavor of fruit wherever it grows.” We contemplate “Chomolungma,” and remember the NAACP’s founding, the birth of the Lincoln Wheat penny and the patent for the first fully synthetic plastic. Hang on; it's an interesting journey today. Find out more at https://trivia-flash.pinecast.co [https://trivia-flash.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S4E4 - Trivia Flash S4E4 for Thursday, May 28, 2026

We visit the Horn of Africa and the Aquacade, battle a foe of Superman, dream of Starfleet, and remember Dr. Ralph J. Bunche.

S4E3 - Trivia Flash S4E3 for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

We meet the first U.S. vice-president, travel through a vast land empire founded by Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khan), climb a challenging mountain, consider a popular dance craze song (one that hit no.1 on the Hot 100 in two different years, and  meet a country  whose former name is linked to a kind of breakfast tea. Milk or lemon with that tea.

S4E2 - Trivia Flash S4E2 for Tuesday, May 26, 2026

A Palmolive icon, a geometry and anatomy combo, a noted city on the Mississippi, and the Andrea Doria make for an eclectic mix today. Stay tuned!