Podcast

Trivia The World Over

Games, Kids & Family, Leisure

Quick trivia. Big facts. Around 15 minutes. Welcome to Trivia The World Over, the ultimate family friendly, fast-paced trivia podcast for curious minds of all ages!

Hosted by John—a clinical neuropsychologist—bite-sized episodes deliver quick-fire questions, fun wordplay, and fascinating facts that give your brain a workout.

From geography, science, and history to pop culture, food, music, world landmarks, and general knowledge, we cover it all! Whether you’re looking for a fun family road trip game, a quick commute quiz, or a dinner table showdown, Trivia The World Over is built for curious minds.

If you love exploring the planet and testing your knowledge, hit play and let’s get quizzing!

Episodes
48
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
16 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
18 hours ago

Episodes

48 episodes, newest first

  1. Mysterious and Spooky Places! World Geography Trivia

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    Only if you dare... come explore some trivia questions about the world’s spookiest and most mysterious places! In this episode, we’ll ask questions about locations with unexplained disappearances, paranormal observations, eerie legends, and uncomfortably morbid histories.

    I love to hear from you! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and GoldenSoundLabs via Pixabay.

    17 min
  2. TRIVIA BATTLE with Cameron!

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    In this special episode of Trivia The World Over, my wife and I go head-to-head in a trivia battle, taking turns asking each other questions and testing our knowledge across a variety of topics. Play along at home, test your own knowledge, and see if you can beat both of us. Let the battle begin!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    17 min
  3. Cars Trivia?!

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    Time to hit the road! Test your knowledge of cars, trucks, vans, and buses, as well as the companies that build them.

    Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music and sounds by Rockot, Z8phyR, MagiaZ, and AstonMartinVantageV12 via Pixabay. Additional audio from "Residents in Oakland Oppose the Whistle Tip" from Kron4 on YouTube.

    16 min
  4. United States History Trivia!

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    How well do you know American history? Test your knowledge of U.S. history with trivia questions about the Founding Fathers, American presidents, the Civil War, the Declaration of Independence, and more.

    Play along, and see how many you can answer correctly in this mix of easy and challenging U.S. history trivia questions!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram.

    Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay. President Franklin D. Roosevelt audio clip from the National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives Identifier: 2173227.

    16 min
  5. Science Trivia! #2!

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    Test your knowledge of the human body, biology, chemistry, physics, space, plants, environmental science, and much more with our second Science Trivia episode. If you liked this one, go find the first one and listen to that one too!

    How did you score? Let me know at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram.

    Hi, I'm John! Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    15 min
  6. Trivia Starting with Th!

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    Hope you've got your THinking cap on! In this episode of Trivia The World Over, every answer begins with the letters "Th." This week's questions involve anatomy, music, geography, history, math and a lot more. This episode is best enjoyed on a THursday, or any other day's fine too.

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    16 min
  7. Jeopardy! Style Trivia: Special 40th Episode

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    It’s time to play trivia Jeopardy-style! In this episode, see how much (fake) money you can rack up in five categories with questions ranging from 100 to 500 dollars. Clues in this episode hit a little bit of everything—and you never know what category is coming up next.

    Remember, in true Jeopardy fashion, the harder the question, the more money it’s worth! How much of the board can you clear? And don't forget about the final bonus in which you have a chance to double your (fake) money!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    21 min
  8. Football Trivia!

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    Think you know your football? Today we’re tackling trivia from both college football and the NFL. From the Heisman Trophy to the Super Bowl, from college rivalries to NFL legends, there’s plenty here to test your football IQ. So grab your favorite jersey and see how many points you can put on the board!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot, Z8phyR, and GregorQuendel via Pixabay.

    13 min
  9. They Changed the Name? Geography/History Trivia!

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    Countries, cities, and landforms don’t always keep the same name forever! From countries and capital cities to bodies of water and everything in between. Can you remember what they used to be called?

    Put your geography and history knowledge to the test.

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    18 min
  10. Outer Space Trivia!

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    How well do you know the final frontier? Blast off with a fun-filled episode of outer space trivia covering planets, the Moon, stars, astronauts, and space missions. Time to space out!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay. Audio clip source: NASA

    16 min
  11. Colleges and Universities Trivia: Back to school!

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    Big colleges, small colleges, hard-to-get-into colleges, college history, college mascots, and more college college college in this fun and fast-paced trivia podcast episode.

    Yep, that picture is of me in college, standing next to Sammy the Owl!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    16 min
  12. Languages of the World Trivia!

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    Do you know which language is an official language on every inhabited continent? Which language has the most native speakers? In this episode of Trivia The World Over, we’re exploring languages! From Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish to languages you may have never heard of, let's see how many questions you can answer correctly.

    So settle into your commute and get ready to put your language knowledge to the test!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay. Clips from Holamydailyspanish, Unclejerryslanguageschool, Italianmatters, TruongD5491, InsightfulNaari, ChillYungYung, Miku39, Pronounce-Korean, Learners inn, Learnwithsofia_daily, Swahilikingdom, and learnxhosawithkhanyi on YouTube Shorts.

    15 min
  13. TV Shows Named After Places Trivia

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    Lights, camera... location! We're testing your TV knowledge with shows that have a city, state, country, or other real-world place right in the title. Put that useless TV knowledge to use!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    16 min
  14. All answers start with J: General Knowledge Trivia

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    Get ready for a jaw-dropping trivia challenge! In this episode, every answer starts with the letter J.

    From company slogans to cities in Africa to Alanis Morrissette, you'll put your knowledge of history, geography, science, music, pop culture, religion, and more to the test.

    Whether you're playing by yourself, competing with friends, or listening with the family, press play and see how many J answers you can guess.

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    16 min
  15. Wacky Wordplay: Homophones Trivia!

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    Whether you're a word nerd, a trivia lover, an English teacher, or just looking for a fun brain workout, this episode is packed with silliness, wordplay, and plenty of "I can't believe I missed that!" moments. Press play and see how many homophones you can get right!

    From easy everyday words to some trickier pairs, this family-friendly trivia challenge will keep you listening carefully and thinking swiftly.

    Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    16 min
  16. World Cup 2026 Recap Trivia: Part 2

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    It's time to test your knowledge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Can you answer these 10 trivia questions? This is Part 2-- Go listen to Part 1 of this episode first!

    Whether you watched every match or just followed the highlights, let's see what you remember!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music/sound effects by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    12 min
  17. World Cup 2026 Recap Trivia: Part 1

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    The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in the books—and now it’s time to see how closely you were paying attention! Test your knowledge of the tournament’s biggest moments, locations, standout players, surprising statistics, and record-breaking performances. This is Part 1--> Part 2 comes out in 2 days!

    Who led the tournament in assists? in goals? in assists? Which legendary players broke a long-standing World Cup scoring record? And how far did each country make it in the tournament?

    Whether you watched every match or simply followed the highlights, let's see what you remember!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music/sound effects by Rockot, Z8phyR, and GregorQuendel via Pixabay.

    7 min
  18. Fruit Trivia?!

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    From apples and bananas to durians and dragon fruit, this episode of Trivia The World Over is packed with fruity fun! 🍎🍌🍍

    Test your knowledge with trivia questions that travel the globe, covering famous fruits, surprising food facts, world geography, and a few questions that might just stump even the biggest fruit fan (is that even a thing?). Whether you're playing solo, competing with friends, or listening with the whole family, there's something for everyone in this fresh and flavorful trivia challenge.

    So grab your favorite snack, press play, and see if you can pick the right answers before the answers and explanations are revealed!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    15 min
  19. Animals Trivia!

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    Calling all amateur zoologists! Think you know the animal kingdom? Put your knowledge to the test in this wild episode of Trivia The World Over! From birds and belugas to snakes and salamanders, this has something for everyone.

    Whether you're an animal lover, a family looking for a fun game to play together, a teacher searching for classroom trivia, or just someone who enjoys learning fascinating facts, this episode is packed with questions for all ages. Play along, keep score, and see if you can earn a perfect 20 out of 20!

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    15 min
  20. Are You Smarter than a Couple of 5th Graders? Kids Trivia with Nic and Natty

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    Are you smarter than a couple of 5th graders? In this special episode of Trivia The World Over, two recent 5th-grade graduates—Natty and Nic—go head-to-head in a fun-filled trivia showdown!

    Play along from home as they tackle questions covering history, geography, science, math, language arts, health, spelling, entertainment, and more. They'll earn prizes by spinning the prize wheel, use lifelines when they get stuck, and finish with a fast-paced bonus round worth real cash!

    Can you beat these 5th graders? Grab your family, keep score, and see how many questions you can answer before they do. This episode is perfect for kids, parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and anyone who loves family-friendly trivia.

    Hi, I'm John! Say hello at triviatheworldover@gmail.com or on Facebook/Instagram. Music by Rockot and Z8phyR via Pixabay.

    17 min