Episode
One on One with Jonathan Oakes of Trivial Warfare for May 29, 2026
- Podcast
- Horses in the Morning
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- May 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2739
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- https://www.horsesinthemorning.com
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Summary
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