No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast

52:59

Whip it Well: Trivia with a Friendly Grammar Nerd

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/10/10

Mary O'Regan wants to be friends. And she wants you to walk around the lake with your neighbors. But don't worry, she's got advice that'll help you. And she's very well at grammar.👬 Follow Mary on Insta and improve your friendships! Trivia rounds: (00:52): It Happened 30 Years Ago, KQ Edition(03:18): If They Played in the NFL(18:02): Copyedit the World(24:35): Classic Rock Friends(39:24): Misplaced Foods➡️ Answer the Homework Question! ⬅️👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by

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01:00:42

Britpop Blind Spot: Trivia with a Radio Whisperer

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/10/03

Steve Nelson probably made your favorite radio station or podcast better. He's been a COO at Lemonada Media, and a programming executive at National Public Radio and Minnesota Public Radio. He can juggle. Trivia rounds: (03:24): Who You Gonna Call?(18:02): Get to 2000(31:31): Call Letters(47:01): Let Us Get Serious About October 3➡️ Answer the Homework Question! ⬅️👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by the world’s greatest trivia company, Trivia Mafia, in the great state of

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01:06:05

As Immobile as a Restaurant: Trivia with Sean's Brother

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/09/26

Steve McPherson is almost 50 years old. He wrote the theme song for No Brains, No Lightbulbs. Those are the big headlines but if you want to know what else he's up to, you can find him writing The Glean, an awesome newsletter at MinnPost, and playing in the bands Big Trouble, 120 Minutes, and Catfish Blue. He's a gem. We made Steve ask some trivia questions and we tested his knowledge of people who are as equally ancient as he is.Trivia rounds: (02:45): Stupid Answers(27:20): Trivia in

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01:01:06

What Mr. Ouch Means to Me: Trivia with an Artist and...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/09/19

Andy Sturdevant is an artist and writer whose creative output is every bit as voluminous and titillating as his facial hair. The author or co-author of four non-fiction books, Andy is also the proprietor of Birchwood Palace Industries, an independent publisher of zines, newsletters, found art, and reference chapbooks. We tested his knowledge of 20th-century U.S. politics and Twin Cities dive bars, which tells you something about his range. We also played a couple of fun rounds about movies and

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57:31

Just Don't Call Him a Gym Teacher: Trivia with a...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/09/12

Today's guest is Will Johnson! But he's cool with you calling him Wilber. Proudly bald, Will is a long-time Trivia Mafia host and player, a kickball team whisperer, and a physical education teacher who's ensuring that, while future generations might be terrible at trivia, at least they'll be good at dodgeball.Trivia rounds: (03:35): Thesaurus Abuse: Video Games(18:50): Jim Class(26:55): E-M-O Bands(48:10): Never Forget/Spellcheck👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by the world’s

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01:00:30

Stay Away from My Wife, jeremy messersmith! Trivia...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/09/05

Today's guest is jeremy messersmith, debonair Twin Cities singer-songwriter who may or may not be radioactive. The man can wear a pair glasses, and he knows his Star Wars, his ukulele, and his Bible, which is great because that's what we asked him trivia questions about. He also shared his favorite potato preparations and his dastardly plans to seduce Sean's wife and honestly that all sounds just fine.Trivia rounds: (02:11): "C" Food(19:35): Stop with the "Uke" Already!(24:30): Biblically

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54:15

No Notes for Sharks: Trivia with a Music Director

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/08/29

Today's guest loves long count-offs, pianos over guitars, and basketball. Joshua "Jellyfish" Williams is an awesome musician and bandleader, supporting the likes of Dessa and Lady Midnight. Now watch him squirm as we make him shoot baskets while making him play basketball trivia!Today’s trivia rounds: (01:50): Alma Mater Rhyme Time(14:45): Mystery Round(22:27): Basketball Trivia(44:37): Last Name Round Up👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by the world’s greatest trivia company,

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50:50

Water, Fire, Peanut Butter: Trivia with a Blue-Ribbon...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/08/22

Today we invite a titan from the baking world (and one of our favorite former regular players) into the trivia studio. Jen Wittes is the reigning champion in the Minnesota State Fair Brownie Competition, which means she knows exactly how to bribe her trivia hosts. She's also an award-winning columnist, a former postpartum doula, and a former high school classmate of one Pedro Pascal. She calls him Peter.Trivia rounds: (03:00): August Occasions(21:40): Cue the Cast Montage: '80s TV Theme Song

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01:03:28

Star Wars, the Next Generation: Trivia with a Video...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/08/15

Today's guest is a filmmaker and master improvisor who has 3,000 DVDs in his basement and kids to feed, so he's doing what any reasonable person would do: He's going to open up a video store! Eric Knobel is the man behind The Video Store Mpls and he's fundraising right now. (Edit: He's already met his goal! Wooo!) Eric knows a lot about movies, and if you know more than he does, you should probably volunteer at his store.Trivia rounds: (02:30): Let's Catch Some "Zs"(27:53): Wow, What a Difference

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01:03:37

The F is Coming: Trivia with a Physics Teacher

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/08/08

Today's guest knows a lot about physics and a little about what topics he doesn't want for trivia. David Cava is a physics teacher, a Trivia Mafia and Initials Game Live host and an awesome human being. He's given an F and he gives an F about the Twins.Trivia rounds: (02:33): "F" Words(16:45): Trivia Baseball(36:53): Gah Dammit David!(50:58): Music and Songs👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by the world’s greatest trivia company, Trivia Mafia, in the great state of

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01:00:19

Short Stack Will Prevail: Trivia with the Pure of Heart

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/08/01

Today's guest loves corn, central air, the TV show "Lost" and asparagus. Yes in that order. Amy Siegel is pure of heart and full of joy and she has a long history with Trivia Mafia. She could also break Chuck and Sean's arms quite easily.Trivia rounds: (02:41): Destination Unknown: U.S. state tourism slogans(17:23): Seg-uels: Movie sequels with Amy Siegel(25:20): Don't Get Lost: Trivia about the TV series "Lost"!(46:19): And Everything After: Counting Crows trivia👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a

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56:39

The Cougar of the Rodent World: Trivia with an...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/07/25

Today's guest is an award-winning teacher and a soundtrack savant. Jan Dysart teaches 5th grade, hosts a Trivia Mafia night, and was strong-armed into doing the podcast by her loving husband (who is also a trivia host). Chuck starts off the game in shark-infested trivia waters (02:26). Then we hit "play" on a round about 1980s soundtracks (13:18). Sean checks if Jan is smarter than a fifth-grader, and the answer is a tentative yes (24:03)! He closes the episode by creating some trivial tension with

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51:19

The Flavor and Fervor of Crust: Trivia with a Hip-Hop...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/07/18

Today's guest is a celebrated writer with great takes and even better Beastie-Boy-related stories. Ali Elabbady is a gifted author who covers music, food, and culture in the Twin Cities and beyond. Chuck kicks things off by creating a face-off between two American staples: hot dogs and apples (02:12). The Chuck sets up a sumptuous pop culture feast for Ali to chew on (16:30). Sean checks whether Ali knows his hip-hop "ands" (24:30). Finally, Sean wraps things up with the debut round of CrossTalk™

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54:34

Who's the Hockey People? Trivia with a Sports Bar Owner

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/07/11

Today's guest runs a Bar of their Own and is certainly in a league of their own. Jillian Hiscock is the founder of A Bar of Their Own, the Midwest's first sports bar to exclusively show women's sports. Hiscock is also a trivia veteran who currently hosts Quizbang from Trivia Mafia at A Bar of Their Own on Thursdays at 7pm. Chuck knocks us out with a soccer inspired round to penalty-kick things off (01:34). After that, Chuck has a round about music and definitely not the WNBA (19:04). Sean steps in

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48:21

Are We Doing Bloobs? Trivia with a Blueberry Farmer

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/07/04

Let the trivia fireworks begin! Today we bring on trivia host, blueberry farmer, and perennial optimist John McConville for some rounds! Chuck starts us off with a round all about "Famous Fourths" (02:20). Then he grants John's wish for a before-and-after round built around music and movies (14:20). Sean noodles around with a round about guitars, and then really starts to wail on a round about guitars in movies (18:40). We close things down with a trivial look at the years 1776 (34:40). Quite a

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58:54

Scant Applause for Vegetables: Trivia Live at the...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/06/27

It's our first ever live show! Get ready with that big dinger cause we've upped our dinger budget and zeroed out our guest budget. The crowd is the guest and they are awesome. Chuck, Sean and Beth invite players up for some conversation and trivia rounds about Veggie Sandwiches, A 50 Piece, Trivia Bowling, Follow My Names, Happy Birthday and Get the Lead Out. We sincerely apologize to Insufficient Peter, he's actually fully sufficient.👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by the

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48:08

3-2-1 Balzac: Trivia with a Space Scientist

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/06/20

We found the one scientist who has the free time to guest on a trivia podcast on a workday. Dr. Christopher Colpitts knows a lot about plasma and he's not afraid to tell you about it. Well, maybe a little afraid, but not that afraid. Chuck gets us started with a round that only sounds dirty (02:46). Then he combines geography with dad jokes to make sure nobody's happy (17:40). Sean pitches Chris a few questions about his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox (23:42). And we close up the episode

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43:53

Ride in My Baja Cutlass: Trivia with a Trivia Host...

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/06/13

Claudia Holt is a fashion icon and a Trivia Mafia hero. As one of our original hosts she receives all the financial and status benefits that the title of Trivia Mafia Host Emeritus implies. Chuck gets us started with a round all about the "D" (02:22). Then he serves Claudia up some "Softballs" (12:41), and Sean cooks with round called "Spicy" that gets everyone sweaty (17:05). We wrap it up with a celebration of June 13—Beth's birthday! (34:36).🎟️ Tickets for the 6/17 Live Recording at Bryant-Lake

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51:12

I'll Take the Basement and the Ribs: Trivia with a Tony

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/06/06

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 "Trivia in Reverse" (15:07). Sean adds three categories together and gets "Sports History Math" (28:53), and then we wrap up with grand old round celebrating St. Paul's Grand Avenue (40:38).🎟️ Tickets for the 6/17 Live Recording at Bryant-Lake Bowl👉 No

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48:47

Did He Die in a Stupid Way? Trivia with a Comics Nerd

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast ·

2026/05/30

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 book culture and a trivia savant when you get him on the right topic. Chuck starts us off with a 'G'eography 'B'ee (02:27). Then we bring back Trivia Golf, this time all about Songs of the Summer (13:52). Sean hits another hole in the one with a round on

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