
<p>In this week’s Trivia Tangents, I’m recapping a humbling (and borderline traumatic) trivia night in San Francisco that perfectly demonstrates the groupthink effect.</p><p>We’re talking Sutro Forest tree history, a...


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Hosted by Lina Osofsky · society · EN
Trivia Tangents is your go-to edutainment podcast where host Lina Osofsky puts specialists in the spotlight and quizzes them on passions they know inside and out. From niche crafts and fandoms to science, history, and unexpected rabbit holes, no curiosity is off-limits. Each week brings new guests, surprising fun facts, and lively conversations. Tune in to laugh, learn, and stock up on trivia-ready knowledge!
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Signup to Generate a PitchTrivia Tangents is your go-to edutainment podcast where host Lina Osofsky puts specialists in the spotlight and quizzes them on passions they know inside and out. From niche crafts and fandoms to science, history, and unexpected rabbit holes, no curiosity is off-limits. Each week brings new guests, surprising fun facts, and lively conversations.
Trivia Tangents is hosted by Lina Osofsky. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Trivia Thursday Recap #1: SF Tree History, Gossip Girl & The Groupthink Effect" (19 February 2026, 17 minutes), "Tangent No. 1 The Time a Rat Gave Birth in My Car" (22 January 2026, 15 minutes), and "Italian Fashion: From Medieval Buttons to Modern Kidswear" (15 January 2026, 53 minutes).
Trivia Tangents publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Trivia Tangents is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Trivia Tangents requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Trivia Tangents's contact route on record: verified email.
Lina Osofsky hosts Trivia Tangents, a society podcast with 50 episodes published.
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<p>In this week’s Trivia Tangents, I’m recapping a humbling (and borderline traumatic) trivia night in San Francisco that perfectly demonstrates the groupthink effect.</p><p>We’re talking Sutro Forest tree history, a...

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<p>In this first-ever Mini Tangents episode of Trivia Tangents, I’m telling the absolutely unhinged (and very real) story of the time my Toyota Corolla became a home for rats—twice. What started as an innocent...

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<p>In this episode, I sit down with my friend Isabella, co-founder of Kiki & Isa, a children’s clothing brand built from friendship and a shared love of fashion. We talk about how the brand started, what the “Made in...

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<p>In this episode, I’m weaving into the world of hair with my hairstylist and friend, Kelly! We cover everything from outrageous historical hair trends to celebrity inspo, modern styling advice, and the myths we all...

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<p>In this episode of Trivia Tangents, I sit down with Konstantin Guericke, Co-Founder of LinkedIn, a Stanford mentor and community organizer, and someone who has spent decades thinking about how trust, technology, and...

<p>In this episode of Trivia Tangents, I chat with Aimee Lucido — a former software engineer who turned her love of puzzles and trivia into a dream career writing games for Bloomberg and crosswords forThe New Yorker...

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<p>Ever wondered what actually goes on in the world of personal training beyond the gym selfies and fitness fads? In this episode of Trivia Tangents, I’m joined by Sulyn Harvey, a personal trainer living in Europe, to...

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<p>In this episode of Trivia Tangents, I quiz my little brother on his absolute favorite show: BIG BROTHER. He’s basically a walking encyclopedia of the series: he knows every winner, watches the live feeds, and can...

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<p>This week on Trivia Tangents, I sit down with my Auntie Sarah, who has lived in Waikīkī, O’ahu for the past six years, to explore some fun and fascinating pieces of Hawaii’s story. From blockbuster movies filmed on...

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<p>In this episode of Trivia Tangents, I sit down with Aumi (my favorite Lagree Pilates instructor at Core40) and ride into the world of Lagree. If you’ve ever wondered how Lagree is different from traditional pilates...

<p>What does it really feel like to swim under the Golden Gate Bridge, cross an ocean channel at night, or share the water with whales? This week, I’m joined by marathon swimmer Lauren Lesyna, who takes us inside the...

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<p>This week’s episode of Trivia Tangents is a bit different. Since it falls on September 11th, I wanted to pause our usual trivia format to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks of 2001. In this...

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<p>Ever wondered why salsa dance is called SALSA? I chat with my bestie Hayley (an amazing salsa dancer) about the history, styles, and cultural roots that make salsa so irresistible. </p><p>We cover how salsa...

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<p>In this purr-fect episode of Trivia Tangents, I dive into the mysterious world of cats with my friend Steph. We explore how cats domesticated themselves thousands of years ago, why the ancient Egyptians worshiped...

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<p>In this episode of Trivia Tangents, Lina is joined by Emily and Elyssa from the podcast Girls That Excel for a lively, wine-fueled deep dive into the world of Oregon wines, all kicked off by trivia questions you’ll...

<p>How well do you really know Freaky Friday? With Freakier Friday the sequel releasing this month we’re rewinding to the 2003 Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis classic that defined a generation. In this trivia-packed...

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<p>What do ancient civilizations, antioxidants, and my dad’s kitchen have in common? CHOCOLATE.</p><p>In this rich and delicious episode of Trivia Tangents, I quiz my dad, Michael, a world-traveling, bean-roasting...

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<p>Hi everyone! Lina here, wanted to let you all know that I will be on summer break from July 10-31. In the meantime, feel free to listen to my previous episodes: Pickleball, Matcha, Foot Archery, and Rock Climbing...

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<p>In this episode of Trivia Tangents, we’re chalking up and roping in my friend Hannah, boulderer and belay queen, for a climb up the trivia wall. We debate bouldering vs. top-roping, GRIGRI vs. ATC, and dive into the...

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<p>What happens when you mix circus skills, extreme flexibility, and a bow and arrow? In this episode of Trivia Tangents, we dive feet first into the fascinating world of foot archery; yes, that is archery performed...
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