Trivial Warfare is the podcast that takes the pub quiz out of the pub and brings it home to you. Trivial Warfare is a weekly game shared by people all over the world that features all the same banter, jokes and fun that you share with your friends at your local quiz nights. TW is your gateway to a larger world of trivia and your invitation into an awesome community of people who love trivia games just as much as you do. Give the show a try and have fun with Jonathan, Chris, Carmela and Ben as they partner with guests just like you to battle for victory each week.
Trivial Warfare is an Oakes Media Group podcast.
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TW600 - Gandalf the Black
#6 trending · Hobbies
I can't believe we're at 600 episodes. We've been doing this for 600 weeks. That's 11.5 years of Trivial Warfare. I want to say a couple of thank you's.
First, I want
Sep 14 2 h 25 min
TW598 - A Dash of Caucacity
Welcome to episode 598 and the first episode of our HOST TOURNAMENT! That's right, we're on the march to 600 and we're pitting our host's against each other for the honor
Aug 31 2 h 11 min
TW596 - We've All Done Jeopardy Stuff
Another great episode? How does he do it!?
Well, the truth is "he" doesn't do it at all. It's all of our hosts and guests. We have the best and most amazing people who
Aug 17 1 h 53 min
TW594 - Patron Saint of Abdominal Pain
This week we have an amazing competition for you that isn't going to be decided until the very last minute! Jonathan teams up with Max Newhouse against the evil challenge
Aug 3 2 h 02 min
TW592 - How Many Zeroes in a Brazilian
The hits just keep on coming. This episode is all that AND a bag of chips. It's Jonathan and David Abolafia vs Chris and Drew Grant with Zahkia in the host's chair. Enjoy
Jul 20 1 h 48 min
TW590 - His Uncle Freethrow
Lately it feels like the episodes have been banger after banger. It doesn't feel like it's gonna stop any time soon! This week Harley Andrew teams up with Tanya Corman to
Jul 6 1 h 37 min
TW588 - The Masshole and the Glass Hole
We are on a hot streak with great episodes lately and this one keeps the train a-rollin! This week Jonathan teams up with Kelly Kitko against Robear and Hal Baker with Er
Jun 22 1 h 41 min
TW586 - Pirates of the Himalayas
Sometimes work is work, and sometimes work is a joy. Recording this episode was a joy. We had a great time! This week it's Robear and Jonathan representing the hosts agai
Jun 8 2 h 00 min
TW584 - Wolfensteinermath
We had the best time with this Tuesday evening recording. Jonathan teams up with Robear against the team of Rowan Ward and Dani Browning with OG Chris in the host's chair
May 25 1 h 40 min
TW582 - Remember the Arkapaw
This weeks game has so many great moments. I think you're going to love it. Jonathan teams up with Vinnie Iyer against the team of Matty Kimberlin and Taylor Ferebee with
May 11 1 h 51 min
Jonathan's Big Announcement
Hello all!
I posted a video on YouTube and Facebook earlier this week talking about the decision to go full time and what that means for the show. Then at the end I tal
May 9 14 min
TW580 - The 5-0 Gave Me Pancreatitis
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TrivialWarfareArmyYou're in for a treat today! This week Zahkia teams up with Andrew Taborda against the trio of Robear, Maria Christie, a
Apr 27 2 h 02 min
TW578 - Second Hand Thunder
We have a great show for you this week! Chris teams up with Cameron Spoor and Lea Popielinski against the team of Jonathan and Noah Hauber with Erin hosting. Enjoy!
Not
Apr 13 1 h 51 min
TW576 - Sugar Pie, Honey Crunch
Happy Women's History Month! I'm excited to share our WHM episode this year featuring Nikki Bates and Zahkia Mendoza!
Also, I need to say a special thank you this week
Mar 30 1 h 51 min
TW574 - Great State of Mabraska
We have a great show for you this week. Jonathan teams up with Zahkia against the duo of Alex Misner and Will Krasnoff. It's the Blueprint vs the Maroon Morons and Nikki
Mar 16 1 h 59 min
TW572 - Shout Out to Cake!
This week Jonathan teams up with Sean Huang against the dastardly trio of Erin, Clint Givens, and Shara Hinkel with Zahkia in the host's chair. Enjoy!
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Mar 2 1 h 54 min
TW570 - I Thought Mel Gibson was Black
Well, we've finally done it. We've reached the mountaintop and stood upon it. We've reached peak Trivial Warfare. I didn't even know we were looking for it but we're here
Feb 16 1 h 37 min
TW568 - I'm a Gluten Heavy Baker
Great show for you this week. The laughs are plentiful and the groans are loud! Nick teams up with JP Adams against the duo of Paul Dwyer and Jennifer Kaufmann with Jonat
Feb 2 1 h 46 min
TW566 - Not a Shore Thing
Such a fun episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. It's Jonathan and Philip Sanford against Dustin Resch and Simon Hood with Zahkia in the host's chair. Enjoy!
Jan 19 2 h 02 min
TW564 - Waterhouse Down
It's a fantastic game for you this week. Jonathan teams up with Brian Veraa against the duo of Nikki and Zahkia with Erin in the host's chair. Enjoy!
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Jan 5 1 h 36 min
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I have been listening for years and have grown to appreciate all the hosts. I especially appreciate Zahkia showing up unapologetically as her quirky self. She drives me nuts in the absolute best way because- ma’am why do you know “that?” Love it. All the hosts- old and new bring something to the table that makes for this crazy mix of nerdery that makes me and my kids keep listening after all these years.
User1908 · Mar 2026
It’s impressive to see a group folks come together and create a community that’s as expansive as the TWF community. After so long their episodes are still top notch, and if you go back in their catalog you will see the evolution yourself. And I strongly suggest you do it. Great hosts. Great trivia. Just a great listen overall!!!
Skilletbrew · May 2025
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.
TickThomas · Feb 2025
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
AaronAMay · Oct 2022
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.
DNels0764 · Apr 2023
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.
LyonsJustin · Sep 2024
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