The Daily Trivia Podcast
The Daily Trivia Podcast is a fast, fun daily trivia podcast featuring quick-hit questions on history, pop culture, movies, sports, science, and general knowledge. Perfect for commutes, breaks, and trivia lovers who want to challenge their brain in just a few minutes a day. Subscribe for new episodes every weekday.
Episodes

Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
It's the quiet edition of this podcast....because the kiddos are sleeping updstairs.
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QUESTIONS:
Abstract Art
With pieces like Composition VII and The Blue Rider, what Russian artist is considered the “Father of Abstractionism”
Screenplays
Nominated for an Oscar in 1988, the screenplay for Big was written by Gary Ross and the sister of what filmmaker?
Symphonies
The developers of the Compact Disc, or CD chose a playing time of 70 minutes to accommodate what symphony’s entire performance?
Sailing
On a sailboat, the lines that are used for controlling and adjusting sails are known by what name?
Logistics
When controlling inventory, warehouses might abide by the acronym “LIFO” which stands for what?
Demons
Mephisto, a demon in the Marvel Comic Universe, initially had which two characters as his adversaries?

Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Got some trivia about Pizza and Vikings among other things because why not?
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QUESTIONS:
Pizza Styles
A style of pizza that has really thin crust, since there no yeast, and topped with Provel cheese is named after what US City?
Eagles
Bald Eagles are protected from hunting, selling, or disturbances in the US through a law passed in 1940. What other eagle is equally protected in this legislation?
Facial Recognition
What major city in 2019 became the first in the US to officially ban facial recognition for Police usage?
Vikings
The Vikings currently play at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. What was the name of their previous venue?
Crystals
One of the oldest pieces of….anything on earth is a 4.4 Billion year old crystal made of what material?
Plateaus
Serling Tso is the largest lake on what plateau?

Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
Happy Friday and Happy Surfing the Internet. Cause you landed here! and that's awesome.
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QUESTIONS:
Editorial cartoons
What cartoonist won 4 Pulitzer prizes, for his depiction of Richard Nixon as a crook during Watergate?
Conductors
Due to its superior, electron mobility and low resistance, what metal is the overall best conductor for electricity?
Surfing
What is the term for when a surfer gets completely covered up with a breaking wave?
Supermarkets
What was the first item ever scanned using the barcode system at a supermarket?
Spirits
How long must scotch be aged for it to be considered scotch?
Stanley cup winners
What was the first expansion team in the NHL to win the Stanley Cup?

Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Yes, that's right! This episode has everything from Caves, Owls, and a Heavy Metal that the Late Prince of darkness really should have incorporated into his stage name.
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QUESTIONS:
Owls
What species of owl, is the most widely distributed throughout the world?
Digital Currency
As of September 2021, what country has banned all cryptocurrency transactions?
Inca
The Sapa Inca was the monarch of the Incan empire, and believed to be the son of what God?
Metals
Out of the 66 natural metals in the world, which one is the heaviest?
Caves
The Voronya Cave is the deepest cave in the world and it descends to a little under 2200 m, that's 7200 feet for us Americans. What country is this cave found in?
Landscape Painting
With pieces like “In the Berkshires”, and “The Lackawanna Valley”, what artist is known as the father of American landscape painting?

Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Pretty sure that's how the line goes.
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QUESTIONS:
Violinists
What virtuoso alive from 1782 to 1840 was rumored to sell his soul to the devil due to his proficiency with a violin?
Skateboarding
The Z boys were a group of skateboarders in the mid-1970s that pioneered a lot of modern skateboarding styles. What does the Z in their name stand for?
Shopping malls
What was the first mall to contain a Sears, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Macy’s, all under one roof?
Giants
Before changing their name following a “big win” in 1885, what was the original name of the San Francisco Giants?
Rail Journeys
Which country currently has the most miles of railroad track in the world?
Sandwiches
If you take a Croque monsieur sandwich and put an egg on top of it, what sandwich do you now have?

Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Time to thank a nurse! Let's go!
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QUESTIONS:
Blockchain
The first block on the blockchain, generated on January 3rd 2009, is known as what?
Aztecs
From about 1325 to 1521, what was the capital of the Aztec empire?
Minerals
On the Mohs scale, which rates hardness of minerals from Talc being the softest and diamond being the hardest, what is the only birthstone listed as a reference mineral? Apart from diamond of course.
Waterfalls
What waterfall was discovered accidentally by a pilot who crash landed near there in 1933?
Portraits
The National Portrait gallery in Washington DC has a portrait of all the presidents. Which is the only portrait that is left unfinished?
Journalism
For their reporting on: "for documenting how the president used the U.S. government and the influence of his supporters to expand executive power and exact vengeance on his foes.”, which organization won the Pulitzer Prize for National reporting on May 4th, 2026?

Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Figure Skating, Dragons, and Wasps! Listen in!
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QUESTIONS:
Figure Skating
The first olympic gold for figure skating was awarded in 1908 to which male figure skater, who had a jump named after him?
Department Stores
Originally starting as a dry-goods shop in Manhattan, what was the oldest department store chain in the US?
Dragons
Two countries have dragons on their flag. One is Bhutan which was featured in a previous episode, but what is the other
Scenic Routes
If you drive on the Going-To-The-Sun road, which US National Park are you in?
Regional Cuisine
The Gobblerito, a thanksgiving themed burrito can only be found in what US city?
Wasps
Wasps are found everywhere in the world except for what place?

Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
...Smallpox. What did you think they wiped out?
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QUESTIONS:
Maya
When archaeologists dredged the sacred cenote at Chichen Itza, they found a 14 foot layer of silt made from paint deposits. What color was this paint?
Geology
What gemstones achieve their unique color due to trace amounts of chromium or vanadium?
Estuaries
Formed where rivers meet the ocean, estuaries are essential for life on earth to thrive. What is the largest city in the US that located on an estuary?
Public Art
Installed in Paris in 1904, what sculpture by Rodin is considered one of the first pieces of public art?
Travel Writing
A Tramp Abroad is a travel book released in 1880 by what American humorist?
Drummers
Who was the drummer that played in the bands Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures?

Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
That's an inside joke for those about to listen to the podcast.
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QUESTIONS:
Conglomerates
The largest conglomerate in history occured in 2015, when Precision Castparts, an areospace company merged with what other company?
Mythical Creatures
The Sphinx is said to guard the Pyramids in Egypt, but in Greece, it is said to guard what city?
Road Trips
If you drive over the Bixby Bridge, you'd be in what part of the US? It's also the name of a Mac OS
Food Science
What autumnal seasoning is a big misnomer, containing none of the ingredient it's named after?
Bees
What female name is of Greek origin and is derived from the word for "Honeybee"
Autonomous Vehicles
About 65% of accidents that occur with autonomous vehicles happen when the vehicle turns in what direction?

Wednesday May 06, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
This one has it all! And by all, I mean 6 random trivia questions.
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QUESTIONS:
Volcanology
A volcano that has effusive eruptions of low viscosity lava, and has gentle slopes is named after what military object?
Deltas
The largest delta in the world, located in India and Bangladesh is created by what river?
Digital Art
Standard tools like the Paint Bucket, Lasso, and Spray Can were pioneered in which Mac program in 1984?
Diaries
The Great Fire of London and the Great Plague of London were two events that we’re written of in the diary of John Evelyn and what other writer and politician?
Pianists
What eccentric pianist was known to be so averse to cold that he would play concerts in a coat and while wearing gloves?
Gymnastics
Who became the first U.S. woman to win a gold medal at the World Championship in 1978?



