In this episode, Glenn sits down with one of his longest podcasting friends, Jonathan Oakes of Trivial Warfare. It is a fun and engaging conversation that dives deep into the world of podcasting, the importance of building a strong community, and the enduring power of friendship. Plus, they explore the fascinating world of trivia, making for an episode that is as informative as it is entertaining.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3961 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Picture Credit: Jonathan Oakes
Guest: Jonathan Oakes of Trivial Warfare
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

02:24 - Meet trivia host Jonathan
02:56 - Childhood Trivial Pursuit roots
04:31 - School quiz bowls & pub trivia
05:55 - What makes a good trivia player
08:27 - Creating Trivial Warfare podcast
14:21 - Building community & loneliness
19:06 - Podcast intimacy & parasocial fan feel
21:18 - Writing good trivia questions
25:24 - Reciting U.S. presidents in order
29:14 - Evolving trivia canon & diversity
31:32 - Trivia Hall of Fame induction
35:37 - Monetizing podcasts & time cost
42:09 - Co-host chemistry, roles & sign-off tease