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.

In this short episode I share my travel itinerary for July, reflect on my growth as a podcast host and also preview upcoming episodes!

Upcoming episodes include:

• Chocolate trivia (July 31)

• Ultimate Freaky Friday trivia (Aug 7)

• Oregon wines trivia (Aug 14)

• Cat trivia (Aug 21)

• Salsa dancing trivia (Aug 28)

• Open water swimming trivia (Sep 4)

• Lagree pilates trivia (Sep 12)

Links to follow along on my travel adventures:

• Lina’s Instagram: @linaosofsky
• Lina’s Tiktok: @linabobinalina

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Chapters:

00:00 Summer Break Announcement

02:50 Exciting Travel Plans to Italy

05:25 Upcoming Podcast Episodes and Guests

10:41 Reflections on Podcasting Journey

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 retro rubber origins of climbing shoes. From the lingo of dynos, slabs, and spicy cruxes to what compels someone to attempt a Free Solo, we dig into what makes rock climbing such a wild mental and physical ride. Hannah also shares her scariest outdoor climbing story (spoiler: it involves pigeons).

We’ve got pro climber shoutouts, trivia to fuel your next trivia night, and plenty of beta to go around. Tighten your harness and climb on!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Trivia Tangents

02:48 The Birth of the Climbing Shoe

12:06 Cracking the Route Setting Lingo

16:59 Pigeon Phobia and Bird Encounters

19:39 Mental Strategies for Climbing Cruxes

21:21 Top Rope vs. Bouldering: Climbing Preferences

26:30 The Risks of Free Soloing

31:33 Famous Climbers and Their Feats

34:33 Alex Honnold Needs Therapy

36:21 Free Solo Documentary Review

40:07 The Psychology Behind Climbing Decisions

43:09 Fear and Anxiety in Climbing

45:27 Inspiration and Role Models in Climbing

48:04 Wrap-Up and Future Topics

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 upside down using your feet.

I’m joined by my friend and real-life foot archer, Elizabeth, who shares how she discovered this wild niche hobby, what it takes to master it, and what it actually feels like to hit a bullseye with your toes. We also reflect on our shared background in gymnastics and how those early experiences shaped our approach to movement, performance, and discipline.

Along the way, we explore how archery evolved from ancient warfare to recreational sport, and put Elizabeth’s trivia knowledge to the test with some archery facts from around the world.

Where to find Elizabeth:

https://www.instagram.com/elizwilley/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@elizwilley?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethWilley

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Trivia Tangents and Foot Archery

04:19 Origins of Recreational Archery

09:59 The Art of Foot Archery

19:38 Training and Flexibility in Archery

19:53 The Journey Begins: From Gym to Foot Archery

22:18 Innovative Training: DIY Equipment and Techniques

25:11 The Evolution of Skills: From Practice to Performance

27:20 The Importance of Flexibility and Strength Training

30:28 Balancing Passion and Life: The Future of Foot Archery

36:28 Exploring Modern Archery Competitions

39:47 Exploring Guinness World Records

41:14 Mental Focus in Sports

46:06 Conclusion

In this episode of Trivia Tangents, we're whisking up some serious matcha energy with special guest Kyla, a self-proclaimed matcha enthusiast and at-home latte queen. From ancient tea rituals to the misty hills of Uji, Japan, to the neon-green lattes flooding your Instagram feed, we dig into matcha’s global takeover. Along the way, I quiz Kyla on matcha trivia, and we learn about what makes ceremonial grade actually ceremonial. Expect Bay Area cafe reviews, fun facts, and a few chaotic matcha hot takes. Grab your whisk, this one’s steeped in flavor!

Where to find Kyla:

https://www.instagram.com/kylaishungry/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kylaishungry

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTWwhQUhXOrUmV8oRVrdXw

Linktree

Links:

Taste of Kyoto Organic Reserve Matcha (Amazon)

Matchaful.com

Tezumi Tea Matcha Sets

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Matcha and Trivia Tangents

03:52 History of Matcha

10:23 Ceremonial Matcha and Uji Japan

23:09 The Modern Matcha Craze

24:44 Exploring Matcha Cafes and Favorites

30:18 The Rise of Matcha Culture

35:38 Innovative Matcha Creations

41:37 Café Recommendations and Personal Favorites

Ready to test your pickleball knowledge and learn the fascinating backstory of America’s fastest-growing sport? In this episode of Trivia Tangents, we’re serving up pickleball questions, surprising deep dives, and all the dinking details behind the phenomenon that’s taking over parks and rec centers nationwide. From how a backyard game born in the ‘60s became a cultural sensation, to the quirks and joys of finding the perfect pickleball partner, we’re exploring the paddles, the players, and the pickleball craze that’s sweeping the nation. Join me and my friend Nikki—our local pickleball enthusiast—as we dink, dive, and dish out the trivia!

Where to find Nikki:

https://www.instagram.com/dopaminedrive_/?hl=en

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to guest, Nikki

03:17 The Birth of Pickleball

05:06 Nikki's Journey with Pickleball

08:13 Understanding the Game: Rules and Learning Curve

12:17 Pickleball’s Rapid Rise

13:09 Celebrity Influence and Community Engagement

15:39 The Social Aspect of Pickleball

18:15 Why Pickleball is Addictive

21:21 Future of Pickleball

23:05 From Plastic Paddle to Pro Sport

26:12 The Mental Game: Rec vs. Pro Play

31:30 Inspiration and Representation in Pickleball

37:16 Building Trust: The Key to a Good Pickleball Partner

Join Lina as she introduces you to Trivia Tangents, the podcast that blends education and entertainment in every episode. Learn about Lina’s journey from bar trivia champ to podcast host and how she transforms her guests’ unique passions, careers, and hobbies into trivia-packed deep dives, making learning as fun as it is surprising. From unexpected psychology tidbits to pop-culture gems, no topic is off-limits. So tune in and get ready to laugh, learn, and leave with trivia gold for your next game night!

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In this episode, Lina announces the rebranding of her podcast from 'Learned and Trivia' to 'Trivia Tangents.' She discusses the changes in hosting, the new podcast format, and the exciting features of the rebrand, including a dedicated website and digital trivia starter packs. Lina expresses her enthusiasm for the new direction and shares a preview of upcoming episodes.

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Chapters:

00:00 Podcast Rebranding Announcement

02:46 Introduction to Trivia Tangents

03:37 New Podcast Features and Offerings

04:59 Exciting Upcoming Episodes

Join us as we break down Blue Origin's latest spaceflight that was supposed to be historic for women in space—but became the internet's favorite disaster instead.

We're diving into Katy Perry's absolutely cringe-worthy involvement, the tone-deaf celebrity moments, and how Blue Origin tried to package this as women's empowerment while getting completely roasted online. From bizarre rich people antics to social media meltdowns, we dissect how this mission went from "inspiring space history" to "getting trolled out of this earth."

Lina and Alissa are serving up all the tea on why this became the space mission everyone talked about for all the wrong reasons. We're covering the most brutal takes, the moments that made us physically cringe, and why billionaires continue to be hilariously bad at reading the room.

Buckle up—this one's a wild ride through celebrity cringe, space drama, and rich people being embarrassingly out of touch.

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