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 episode, we unpack surprising casting what-ifs (Hilary Duff, anyone?), musical moments with artists like Gwen Stefani and Steve Lukather, and the alternate ending you didn’t see.

Special guest Lauren joins to spill opinions on remakes, relive early 2000s teen queen drama, and predict what the new sequel might bring. Grab your fortune cookies, it’s about to get freaky.

Songs mentioned in episode can be found here: Freakier Friday Spotify Playlist

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Trivia Tangents and Guest Introduction

05:49 Anna Auditions and Mark Waters

08:26 The Impact of Freaky Friday on Teen Culture

10:13 Mother-Daughter Dynamics in Freaky Friday

10:49 The Evolution of Freaky Friday Through Adaptations

12:17 Remakes and Their Cultural Significance

14:44 Final Thoughts on Remakes and Nostalgia

16:15 The Case Against Reboots

18:49 Fresh Takes on Classics

20:07 Childhood Movies: Remakes and Reboots

22:30 Rock Stars and Teen Rebellion

29:23 The Evolution of Anna's Music

29:36 Exploring Alternate Endings

31:51 Cultural Representation in Film

34:39 Ideal Body Swap Scenarios

36:46 Predictions for Freaky Friday 2

38:01 Lindsay Lohan's Comeback and Legacy

What do ancient civilizations, antioxidants, and my dad’s kitchen have in common? CHOCOLATE.

In this rich and delicious episode of Trivia Tangents, I quiz my dad, Michael, a world-traveling, bean-roasting, blender-wielding chocolate nerd, on everything from cacao’s mysterious origins to the science behind why dark chocolate is actually good for you.

We dive into bitter compounds like theobromine, geek out over flavor profiles, and get deep into the chocolate-making process (spoiler: conching is not a beach activity). Plus, you’ll learn why cacao is technically a fruit, how to temper chocolate at home without losing your temper, and what to look for when shopping for your next chocolate bar.

Whether you're a trivia junkie, a chocolate lover, or just here for the dad jokes, this episode is a sweet one.

Links

Michael’s Chocolate Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dxolnAiYUU

Chocolate Processing Workflow

Harvard article: Ancient chocolate

The Chocolate Professor: Flavanol Chocolate Bars

Ethically sourced beans: https://www.uncommoncacao.com, https://chocolatealchemy.com

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Chapters:

02:51 Ancient Chocolate Origins

06:07 Chocolates in different cultures

08:42 Flavor Profiles in Chocolate

11:49 Health Benefits of Chocolate

15:13 How Antioxidants Work

18:23 Chocolate Making Process and Preferences

19:05 Cacao Solids vs Cacao Butter

23:49 Stuff to look out for when buying chocolate!

24:53 Exploring Chocolate Varieties and Brands

27:31 Exploring the Intricacies of Cacao

27:47 Chocolate Is a Fruit!

28:50 Claude Monet Philosophical Tangent

35:01 From Bean to Bar: The Chocolate Making Process

50:02 Reflections and Future Endeavors

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