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No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast

Trivia Mafia
Trivia
Trivia Mafia
Family Road Trips
Music
Podcasting
Australia
Trivia Night
Media Consumption
Trampolining
Elephants
Chuck and Sean's Trivia Nights
The Beatles
Pickles
The Simpsons
Barbecue
Art Museums
Chicago
Community Engagement
Poetry
Love Jones

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

What makes a great trivia host? Knowledge? Content? Vibes? Jon Hoffmann has vibes by the pound and he displays them every week at Broken Clock on Tuesdays in Northeast Minneapolis. Chuck puts us on a Steak-Out for National Steak Day (03:02). After th... more

Have you ever wondered how Chuck and Sean stay so ruggedly handsome? Don't answer that. The secret is our barber, Mike Haeg. He's the mayor of the smallest small town in Minnesota and his only social media platform is his barber's chair. Plus he's no... more

We're keeping the fun in-house today: Our guest is Aaron Retka, Trivia Mafia's chief editor and a man knows how to write a trivia round, sort of remembers how to spell "restaurateur," and definitely remembers an uncomfortable amount about Middle Eart... more

Bill Childs has worn down the hosts of "No Brains, No Lightbulbs" long enough, and they've finally let him on the podcast. But first: Chuck celebrates Easter with a trivia take on a classic egg hunt (03:22). Then we welcome Bill, a renowned lawyer/ra... more

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Recent Guests

John O'Sullivan
Professional tour guide and the driving force behind One Minute Tours
One Minute Tours
Episode: Carrying on Like a Pork Chop: Trivia Down Under
Sarah Lemanczyk
A poet turned playwright, turned audio producer, and NPR reporter
Episode: Get Keanu Reeves Away from this White Woman: Trivia with a Podcaster
Katie Sisneros
Katie currently works in corporate marketing and has a PhD in 17th-century British literature.
Episode: The Ship of Theseus for Soups and Stews: Trivia with a PhD
Rachel Levitt
Former corporate marketing professional turned graduate student, Trivia Mafia player
Trivia Mafia
Episode: Pre-Dessert: We Play Trivia with A Legend
Andy Eyeball Walsh
Lifelong Trivia nerd, a host for 11 years, currently hosting at Insight Brewing.
Episode: Bready Mercury: We Play Trivia with an Adult Named Eyeball
Mike Madison
Freelance photographer and videographer known for dramatic street portraits and documentary work.
Bump Opera
Episode: Bum Pop Era: We Play Trivia with Photographer Mike Madison
Em Cassel
Co-owner and editor of Racket, a news and arts publication
Racket
Episode: Jackin' for Burgs: Food Trivia with Em Cassel
Holly Roberts
A seasoned radio host with a rich background in pop culture and entertainment talk radio.
MyTalk107.1
Episode: A Limp Ding: Beatles and "Simpsons" Trivia with Holly Roberts
Mike Davis
Acclaimed graphic artist, DJ, close up magician, and co-owner of Burlesque of North America
Burlesque of North America
Episode: Puck Off

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 23 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • It’s cute! It’s fun!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erick N.
    United States2 months ago
  • I love trivia mafia

    I love trivia mafia and I love this podcast! Fun and well produced, I look forward to it each week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    20SLG
    United States3 months ago
  • Smart!

    You are smart if you listen to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Worst Lead in Hockey Guy
    United States8 months ago

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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.

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Apple Podcasts
#198
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#212
France/Leisure/Games

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The Ship of Theseus for Soups and Stews: Trivia with a PhD
Q: Katie, you can have one meal always available to you on flights. What meal do you want?
I'm going to go with fried chicken. I want a thigh and a leg.
The Ship of Theseus for Soups and Stews: Trivia with a PhD
Q: Chuck, is England overrated?
Absolutely.
Pre-Dessert: We Play Trivia with A Legend
Q: What do you want in your ideal mocktail?
Rachel prefers club soda and lime juice as a base, with cranberry juice and possibly ginger syrup.
How to Fart in Public
Q: What book have you read the most times in your life?
Bob Dylan Chronicles, which I've definitely read three times.
How to Fart in Public
Q: If you could only have one sandwich for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A smoked turkey sandwich on multi-grain with greens and sharp cheddar.

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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. John O'Sullivan
2. Sarah Lemanczyk
3. Katie Sisneros
4. Rachel Levitt
5. Andy Eyeball Walsh
6. Mike Madison
7. Em Cassel
8. Holly Roberts

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