Podcast
Lockdown Trivia
Hosted by Dalton McGhiey · EN
Welcome to Lockdown Trivia, the "unlock your brain" podcast quiz show. My name is Dalton McGhiey and I'll be your host as we choose four of your own expert categories and explore them together as we try to unlock the trivia game one key at a time. Build streaks of correct answers to get the keys you need to open harder and harder questions. You can play solo, with a friend cooperatively, or against a friend competitively; there's something for every kind of player on Lockdown Trivia.
At the end of each episode, I will discuss the writing and research that went into each episode to figure out best practices and workshop how best to write trivia both in the podcast environment and in the pub trivia environment.
New episodes will come out every Wednesday morning to help you get through the middle of your week. You can sign-up to play Lockdown Trivia with the link in the description of each episode. I can't wait to have you on the show and I can't wait for you to listen to the show as we work together to try to "unlock your brain" one key at a time. What are you waiting for? Come sign up and let's play some trivia!
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Lockdown All-Stars Preview Show
1w ago01:28:05Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode of Lockdown Trivia, Dalton is joined by returning players Ian Schulze, Chris Brewer, and DJ Carlile for a look back at the first three seasons of the show. They revisit memorable questions, favorite moments, evolving strategies, unforgettable misses, and the personalities that have helped shape Lockdown along the way.Then, the conversation turns to the future as the group previews the upcoming Lockdown All-Stars Tournament including category strategy, dream matchups, potential upsets, and what might separate the contenders from the field. It’s part reunion, part strategy session, and part celebration of everything Lockdown Trivia has become.Make your Lockdown All-Stars Predictions here, the winner of the best bracket will win free Lockdown Trivia merchandise! Selections are due before September 2, 2026.Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved! Patreon will be dropping at the release of All-Stars!
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3.23 - Rowan Ward
3w ago00:52:52Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Rowan Ward from Chicago, IL, USA . Their expert categories are Mathematics Terms, Music Theory, 90's Advertising Slogans, & Before & After.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!All-Stars Bracket Predictions:Click here to generate your All-Stars bracket predictions. The best bracket will receive Lockdown swag and submissions are due before All-Stars begins on September 2nd at 5:00AM Chicago time.Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.22 - Anne Putnam
4w ago00:36:35Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Anne Putnam from St. Petersburg, FL, USA . Her expert categories are The Muppets, TV Theme Songs, Defunct Cereal Brands, & College Mascots.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.21 - Stuart Beard
Jul 1600:23:24Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Stuart Beard from Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England . His expert categories are Civil War Battles, Cakes, Dogs, & Cars.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.20 - Alissa Bonjour
Jul 800:28:47Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Alissa Bonjour from Bloomington, IL, USA. Her expert categories are Fashion by the Decade (Throwback Trivia Takedown Style), U.S. Stadiums, Children's Books, & Romantic Comedies.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.19 - Marc Poland
Jul 100:22:59Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Marc Poland from Columbus, OH, USA. His expert categories are Guitarists from the 1970's, Horror Movies, Presidential History, & Before & After.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.18 - Chase L'Amie, Rylee Anderson, & Jake Dempster LIVE! on Easter
Jul 100:50:17Tap to summarizeThis Week:This very special episode of Lockdown Trivia features Chase L'Amie, Rylee Anderson, & Jake Dempster live on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Their expert categories are Snacks, Wisconsin Beers, Cars, and What's the Connection?Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.17 - Frank Willburn
Jul 100:38:13Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Frank Willburn from Amarillo, TX, USA. His expert categories are Division I Mascots, Poker, Puns, & Homophones.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.16 - Joe Petit
Jun 1000:29:06Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Joe Petit from Aurora, IL, USA. His expert categories are KISS, Game Shows, Star Wars Before & After, & The Bible.Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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3.15 - Chris Liguori vs. Mike Mott
Jun 401:04:17Tap to summarizeThis Week:This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Christ Liguori and Mike Mott. Chris' expert categories are the 2016 Chicago Cubs and Batman. Mike's expert categories are Weird Al's Discography and The Peanuts Comics. This episode is only lightly edited so you can all enjoy the excessive silliness the three of us brought to the recording and so you can see a little more under-the-hood into competitive Lockdown in our final taste of the game mode before Lockdown All-Stars!Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!Rules:Players see a board in front of them with four categories and five questions of increasing difficulty in each category. The first question in each category is unlocked, but the subsequent questions require one, two, three, and four keys respectively to open. Players earn keys by answering consecutive questions correctly. If a player misses a question, I will take all of their keys. Players can only open questions for which they have a sufficient number of keys. If a player is in a pinch, they have five bonus questions available to them that can not break a streak or hurt them, but will give them an extra key each if they answer them correctly. A perfect score in Lockdown Trivia is 25 points.
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