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Trivia Tangents

Trivia Tangents

Auteur(s): Lina Osofsky
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 Trivia Tangents is your go-to edutainment podcast! Host Lina Osofsky quizzes friends on their unique interests, careers, and hobbies—turning everyday passions into fascinating trivia deep dives. From history and psychology to pop culture, no topic is off-limits. With a rotating crew of guests bringing wildly different interests, each episode is enlightening and entertaining. Tune in weekly to laugh, learn, and gather fun facts for your next trivia night!Lina Osofsky Sciences sociales
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  • The Lagree Pilates Effect: High Intensity, Low Impact (Trivia with My Fav Instructor)

    The Lagree Pilates Effect: High Intensity, Low Impact (Trivia with My Fav Instructor)
    Sep 25 2025

    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, why the Megaformer machine costs over $18,000, or which celebrities swear by it, this episode is for you.

    We talk about Aumi’s journey into Lagree, starting with her search for a low-impact workout after struggling with high cortisol levels, and what it really took to become an instructor — from the rigorous certification process and mentorship, to the licensing required to teach this method. Aumi also shares thoughtful advice for aspiring instructors based on her own training experience. Along the way, we discuss Sebastian Lagree, the inventor of the method, and his journey on making his at-home practice into the workout that has a chokehold on everyone and their mom.

    In this episode we cover:

    🏋️‍♀️ How Lagree Pilates stands apart from traditional Pilates

    🎓 Aumi’s path to teaching and advice about: certification, mentorship, and licensing

    🌎 Sebastian Lagree’s story and how the method began

    💰 Why the Megaformer comes with an $18,000 price tag

    🌟 The influence of celebrity endorsements on Lagree’s rise

    🫶 The role of community, feedback, and connection in teaching

    Beyond the trivia, we dig into the heart of teaching: the community, the personality an instructor brings to every class, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into playlists, class design, and responding to client feedback. For Aumi, that’s where the sense of purpose lives — in the connections she builds and the community she helps create.

    Whether you’re a Lagree regular, a curious Pilates fan, or just here for the tangents, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for this high-intensity, low-impact workout.

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating, share it with a friend, and follow to get notified when new episodes drop every Thursday!

    Have a topic you’d love us to cover or want to be a guest? Fill out the form here: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/contact

    Let’s connect!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triviatangents/

    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@triviatangentspod

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinaOsofsky/shorts

    Website: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:33 Guest Intro: Aumi!

    02:06 Understanding LaGree Pilates vs. Traditional Pilates

    04:31 Hot Take: Sticky Socks or Bare Feet

    06:24 Trivia Q1

    07:04 Sebastian Lagree

    08:26 Origins of Lagree

    10:03 Aumi's Journey Into Lagree

    13:15 Teacher Training and Certifications

    19:09 Trivia Q2

    19:32 Megaformer and Class Prices

    23:51 Crafting Routines and Fire Playlists

    29:20 Don't be 'That Person' with the Springs

    30:59 Celebrity Influence in Fitness Culture

    33:56 The Appeal of LaGree Pilates

    35:34 Building Community Through Fitness

    37:50 The Instructor's Perspective on Teaching

    43:04 Finding Purpose in Teaching

    47:09 Guys Doing Lagree

    48:19 Come to Aumi's Class in SF!
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    50 min
  • The Summer I Swam Pretty: Everything You Didn’t Know About Marathon Swimming

    The Summer I Swam Pretty: Everything You Didn’t Know About Marathon Swimming
    Sep 18 2025
    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 fascinating world of open water swimming.I quiz Lauren on the female history of San Francisco’s Dolphin Club, the world’s longest unassisted swims, and myths about jellyfish stings — while she shares incredible stories from her own adventures.Lauren has tackled some of the world’s most iconic swims, from the English Channel and North Channel, to California classics like Catalina Channel, Angel Island, and Lake Tahoe, all the way to the Strait of Gibraltar. Along the way, she’s collected stories about whales, sea lions, bioluminescence, jellyfish stings, and the incredible team effort it takes to survive hours in the open ocean.From history-making swims to jellyfish stings in the shower (yes, really), Lauren brings epic stories, humor, and insights that will make you see the Bay in a whole new way.In this episode, we cover: 🏊‍♀️ The first woman to crash a men-only swim at SF’s Dolphin Club🌉 What it’s like to swim under the Golden Gate Bridge🕵️‍♂️ Did the Alcatraz escapees actually make it?🐋 Swimming alongside whales (and why sea lions are scarier)🌌 Bioluminescence in the Kaiwi Channel🦈 Menacing Cookie Cutter Sharks🩱 Jellyfish in swimsuits (the infamous post-swim shower story)🚤 How pilot boats keep swimmers alive (and fed!)Dive in now for laughs, swim history, and a few trivia tangents along the way. Don’t forget to follow Trivia Tangents so you never miss an episode!Links:LongSwims Database (Lauren Lesyna)Lauren’s website: https://www.swimsintheswells.com/Swimming to Antarctica by Lynne CoxGrayson - Lynne Coxhttps://dolphinclub.org/about/a-timeline/https://longswims.com/longest-swims/https://health.clevelandclinic.org/pee-jellyfish-stingHotel NymphiaFBI History: Alcatraz Escape ***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating, share it with a friend, and follow to get notified when new episodes drop every Thursday!Have a topic you’d love us to cover or want to be a guest? Fill out the form here: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/contactLet’s connect!Website: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triviatangents/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@linabobinalinaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinaOsofsky/shortsChapters:00:00 Introduction to Open Water Swimming04:09 Zeta Weed: First Female Swimmer at Dolphin Club06:35 Sava Pool Name Origins07:12 The Dolphin Club's Colorful Past11:59 Female Presence at Dolphin Club15:58 The Rivalry Between Clubs18:49 Experiences in Cold Water Swimming21:36 Lauren's Bday Bay Swim25:06 Sharks in the Bay26:40 Lauren's Fav Bay Swims29:11 The Alcatraz Escapees: Did They Make It?31:55 Longest Unassisted Open Water Swim33:26 Inspiration from Legendary Swimmers34:58 Lynne Cox37:49 Facing the Challenges of Epic Swims39:27 Bioluminescence41:25 Cookie Cutter Sharks44:31 Pilot Boat Team49:44 Mental Preparation for Long Swims52:20 Physical Training for Long Swims55:14 Jellyfish: Myths and Facts57:52 Personal Jellyfish Encounters01:08:46 Concerns Beyond Jellyfish (Sea Lions)01:13:25 Advice for Aspiring Marathon Swimmers
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    1 h et 19 min
  • Remembering September 11

    Remembering September 11
    Sep 11 2025

    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 brief tribute, I reflect on the four hijacked flights, the courage shown by passengers and first responders, and the lasting impact of that day.

    We will never forget.


    Website: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/
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    5 min
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