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No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast

Trivia Mafia
Trivia
Trivia Mafia
No Brains No Lightbulbs
Music
Family Road Trips
Podcasting
Australia
Fish
Baseball
Trivia Night
Media Consumption
Trampolining
Elephants
Chuck and Sean's Trivia Nights
The Beatles
The Simpsons
Pickles
Barbecue
Art Museums
Community Engagement

Trivia Mafia co-founders Chuck and Sean have lived and breathed trivia for 18+ years as the leaders of one of the biggest trivia companies in the country. Join them as they hang out with amazing writers/players and personalities from the Trivia Mafia universe and play trivia, ask random questions and generally bring a little bit of the trivia night into your earbuds.

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Latest Episodes

Sports! History! Reverse trivia! It's a bonanza of fun with trivia writer, host, and gimmicky kickball player Tony Abbott. Chuck kicks us off with a rollercoaster up-and-down round (02:02). Then we pop the car into "R" and back into a round called "T... more

What do you ask the person who knows everything about comics? Easy: Questions about Chinese food. And then a bunch of questions about comics (and some other stuff, too). Muad'dib is an unbelievably talented rapper, a relentless supporter of comic boo... more

A decent prosciutto. A new owner for the Twins. A wedding proposal. Trivia Mafia's longest-tenured Emily wants the simple things, but she doesn't know how to get them. She does know a lot about the Twins though. And sitcoms. And primates. Emily Olson... more

A great writer. A passionate but measured lover of Tom Petty. A baseball sicko. Randball's Stu contains multitudes, and we did our worst to contain him for some rounds of trivia. Chuck starts us off with a Patently Obvious round (02:18). Chuck also r... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Olson
Trivia Mafia's longest tenured Emily, trivia host
Trivia Mafia
Episode: Hit that Curl Surf Buds: Trivia with a Spunky Munky
Randball Stu
St. Paul-based writer, editor-in-chief of the Midwest Excellence newsletter, co-host of The Sportive Minnesota sports podcast, licensed satirist for Twins Daily
Twins Daily, The Sportive, Midwest Excellence
Episode: Holy Diver at the Mayo Clinic: Trivia with Randball's Stu
Megan Olson
Trivia writer, editor, and host
Trivia Mafia
Episode: Chicken Alfredo Isn't My Worst Food Take: Trivia with the Inventor of the Pepperoni Quesadilla
Ethan Yeshaya
Bassist, podcast producer/host, retired standup comedian
Apatow Nerd with Ethan Yeshaya
Episode: Timm Sharp Check Your Messages: Trivia with an Apatow Nerd
Jon Hoffmann
Trivia Mafia host, musician and guest on episode
Trivia Mafia
Episode: Campy Bird Decoration: Trivia with a Vibes-Based Trivia Host
Mike Haeg
Barber in St. Paul, mayor of Mount Holly, Minnesota
Mayor of Mount Holly / Barber
Episode: Never Get a Shave from a Guy Named Nick: Trivia with Our Favorite Barber
Aaron Retka
Chief Editor for Trivia Mafia (guest on this episode)
Trivia Mafia
Episode: It's Pronounced "Res·tau·ra·teur": Trivia with a Chief Trivia Editor
Bill Childs
Lawyer and law professor specializing in amusement park risk; host of Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child; Deep Portage
Episode: The Chicken Alfredo Ceiling: Trivia with a Rollercoaster Lawyer
Patrick Donnelly
Sportswriter with MLB coverage, Trivia Mafia guest
Associated Press, mlb.com
Episode: A Human Being with A Type of Bread in His Name: Trivia with a Sports Writer

Hosts

Chuck T. Hark
Co-founder of Trivia Mafia; long-time trivia pro with extensive involvement in running trivia events and media projects.
Sean McPherson
Co-founder of Trivia Mafia; noted as lead host with strong background in radio and media; central to show's dynamic pairing.
Chuck Terhark
Co-founder; co-host and producer persona within Trivia Mafia; contributes as a frequent guest and player.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • love it when sean talks

    not normally a rate-and-reviewer, but happy to make an apple podcast nickname in support of Beth’s work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amilliontomatoes
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    I love Trivia, and I just love this podcast. I don’t even live anywhere close to Minneapolis, I’ve never played trivia mafia, but listening to these guys talk is like hanging out with old friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mctrus
    United States2 months ago
  • Tough and fun

    Great questions and fun to follow along trying to answer. Not just giving 5 stars because I got my first homework question either ;). Keep it up boys and Beth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    em456219
    United States3 months ago
  • Is this podcast for bros?

    This is great, like playing trivia with your pals at the bar, but in your ears.

    Love that questions are tough but also not too tough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boglinz
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s cute! It’s fun!

    Come onnnnnnnnnnnnn! Listennnnnnn!!! You’ll like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erick N.
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners enjoy the guest mix and the host chemistry; production quality is consistently solid.
Questions are fun and challenging without being overwhelming.
Great energy and banter between the hosts; feels like hanging out with friends who love trivia.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#221
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#149
France/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Chicken Alfredo Isn't My Worst Food Take: Trivia with the Inventor of the Pepperoni Quesadilla
Q: In the 1980s TV series ALF, what does ALF stand for?
Alien Life Form
Special Ed: Trivia in the Year of The Horse
Q: What famous horse, atomic number 47 on the periodic table, made his debut on WXYZ radio in Detroit in 1933?
Silver, the Lone Ranger's horse.
2 Forest 2 Gump: Trivia with a Jeopardy Contestant
Q: What's your favorite memory or moment from your time with Trivia Mafia?
Mia reflects on her two-time guest status and the camaraderie with Chuck and Sean, highlighting the community aspect and personal growth within the trivia world.
2 Forest 2 Gump: Trivia with a Jeopardy Contestant
Q: If you could name one species other than humans to speak with humans, what would you choose?
The group riffs about fish and other animals, with playful banter and thoughtful reasoning about how cross-species dialogue might work in a hypothetical scenario.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on lighthearted trivia banter between two long-time Trivia Mafia co-founders who run a company focused on trivia nights and content. Episodes mix playful banter, pop culture trivia, and guest rounds with a rotating cast of guests ranging from fellow trivia players to writers, performers, and educators. Notable strengths include high-energy hosts, broad-ranging topics (from literature and film to music and food), and a penchant for quirky segments and personal anecdotes that keep the format fresh. It likely appeals to trivia enthusiasts and listeners who enjoy bar-talk banter, pop culture deep-dives, and accessible yet challenging trivia rounds. A standout element is the consistent emphasis on community and live-trivia cult... more

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1. Emily Olson
2. Randball Stu
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4. Ethan Yeshaya
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6. Mike Haeg
7. Aaron Retka
8. Bill Childs

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