Trivial Warfare Trivia - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I’ve downloaded several trivia podcasts, but this one is by far the best. I love pub trivia and this really brings that vibe to the podcast platform. The intellectual banter and fun that the teams have as they search for answers is great! It’s appointment listening for me on Sundays! #TeamTrivialWarfare

First and foremost, excellent questions and wonderfully structured game. I’ve been listening to TW since 2018 and subsequently branched off to other Oakes Media Group shows. Johnathan really knows what he’s doing and the rest of the guests and co hosts are star caliber trivia players. Unfortunately, maybe because he is so proficient in trivia I feel like the hosts argues the validity and wording of questions more than what I’d care to hear. It’s just a game. Trivia is meant to be fun, not a dispute over semantics. That coupled with the tendency to “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” after answers are given (coaching after the fact) just remind me of THAT trivia team at trivia night that takes the game way too seriously and everyone else eye rolls. Again, great content, but my ears can’t take the delivery anymore. I’m still a fan of the other shows, this one is no longer for me.

One of the great things about this show is that I get to learn some very interesting facts and some very useless facts but at least I am being entertained while learning. The hosts change around to switch it up which makes it entertaining and the educational aspect of it is truly priceless. I look forward to more yummy goodness from y’all

I am not sure how I found this podcast around a year ago but I’m glad I did. I have gone back and listened to just about all of the back catalogue. It is interesting listening to the older shows to see how the show has changed. The host and players will make you laugh and the game will challenge your trivia knowledge.

I thought it was just me, but after reading a number of reviews I see I’m not alone. Zakia is annoying, I find myself telling her to shut up while listening. Her laughing at anything she says is annoying if not maddening. I have deleted episodes just based on her hosting, without listening at all. Jonathan is also a bit too full of himself, i question why anyone would want to be on the show or partner with him. His “my answer is right” regardless of if he actually knows the answer and you are just here to boost my ego is sad. Not to mention if the host doesn’t word the question to his liking, he just lays into them. I see why Chris and Ben bailed and Carmella rarely is involved. I use to look forward every week to a new episode, now being every 2 weeks, I don’t really care. Half the time I just delete. I started listening in 2015, so I have listened to the downward spiral that is happening.

Edit: I’ve gone back to the very beginning of what’s available, and they are significantly more enjoyable. Ben , Carmella and Chris are great balances. Jonathan isn’t as unbearable, so maybe he’s just getting burnt out. Maybe I’ll jump back into newer episodes and see if it feels different now that I know the hosts better.

I love trivia, and have been getting into trivia podcasts while I drive for work. This one pops up a lot, so I gave it a try. I LOVE the guests, and I like the format of the trivia. Unfortunately I spend most of my time listening to the episodes and rolling my eyes at Jonathan. He’s a pretty poor sport.