One on One with Jonathan Oakes of Trivial Warfare for May 29, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

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 GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StorePicture Credit: Jonathan OakesGuest: Jonathan Oakes of Trivial WarfareAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:02:24 - Meet trivia host Jonathan02:56 - Childhood Trivial Pursuit roots04:31 - School quiz bowls & pub trivia05:55 - What makes a good trivia player08:27 - Creating Trivial Warfare podcast14:21 - Building community & loneliness19:06 - Podcast intimacy & parasocial fan feel21:18 - Writing good trivia questions25:24 - Reciting U.S. presidents in order29:14 - Evolving trivia canon & diversity31:32 - Trivia Hall of Fame induction35:37 - Monetizing podcasts & time cost42:09 - Co-host chemistry, roles & sign-off tease