Trivial Arguments

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Trivial Arguments

Sports. Pop Culture. Debates. I like trivia and I like talking and those two things usually get me into arguments. I also have friends and family who also do that so instead of doing that for "free" we will do that here. We'll talk about everything and anything we feel like honestly. @trivialarguments on instagram!

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    Episode 72: Ugly Suits You

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Stories from the weekend, Band Merch, Prom, and we play a game called Tis the Season.

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    Episode 71: Talk Derby to Me Feat. Mike B

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Holidays of the Week, the Kentucky Derby, and a Vibe Check with Matt’s brother Mike, making his unofficial debut.

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    Episode 70: Greatest Hits Volume One

    @trivialargumentsA crisp $5 to anyone who texts me the word "ding-dong."We will discuss such topics as: Survey of where women do not want to go, the return of Holidays of the week and we made it to 70 so we also run through our greatest hits which include holidays of the week, know it or blow it, hate hype or alright, and words words words.

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    Episode 69: He's A Good Man, Savannah (Banana)

    They back! And if it sounds like Matt and Lenny haven't spoken in two weeks, that is because you are correct. They don't want to waste content by calling each other during breaks. They discuss such topics as: the Mike Trout dilemma, the Rockies X2, and Wrestlemania. Enjoy.

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    Episode 68: Mativersary

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Baseball season begins, our 5th anniversary, a surprise for Matt, (his 50th EP), and a few games to commemorate making podcast history.Shoutout Richmond Flying Squirrels

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    Episode 67: I Love College, Wherever It Is with Berry

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: March Madness, NBA talk, and a Vibe Check with our friend Berry. Berry thinks he's sooooooo smart and he is, which almost makes it worse.

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    Episode 66: Dye The River Blue

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Know it or Blow It, Holidays of the week, hobbies, and a game of Older or Younger

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    Episode 65: Money In The Mountains

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Spring "Awakening", Space Jam turns 30, Mini Emergency Bears Talk, the World Baseball Classic, and a game of Say Less.

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    Episode 64: Baja Blastoise

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: What’s trending, DA Indiana Bears, and Pokemon turns 30!Text me the name of your favorite Pokemon and I will give you $5.00 USD

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    Episode 63: Bad Boa's Of Detroit with Sean

    @trivialarguments @fluorescents.chicagoWe will discuss such topics as: Basketball Questions FROM Sean, yes, that Sean, Questions FOR Sean, and we will also do a Vibe Check with Sean as he makes his Trivial Arguments debut. Have I said Sean too many times? Sorry

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    Episode 62: Ducks Pod Together

    @trivialargumentsAnyone who texts me the word Fauntleroy gets 10 dollarsWe will discuss such topics as: the Super Bowl, Sports betting integrity, and introduce a new game called Lovers and Friends.

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    Episode 61: BBQ Linguini (Free Plug)

    @[email protected] will discuss such topics as: The upcoming Winter Olympics, Cheating on your spouse, Words, Words, Words, but most importantly, we’ll do some trivia and we’ll get into some arguments.Hey, if you are reading this, I hope you are doing well and someone asks you what your favorite dinosaur is. You deserve that.

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    Episode 60: They Were Cones!

    @trivialarguments@[email protected] talked about the Chicago Bears (spoiler alert they may or may not play Sunday) and we of course did some holidays of the week.January 21- International Sweatpants dayJanuary 24- National Compliment Day

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    Episode 59: Clock Out Next Time

    @trivialargumentsWe discuss Bears (Brown and Winnie), Holidays of the Week, and play Words Words Words which is NOT Say Less so stop saying that.

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    Episode 58: Say Less, King

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Goals both personal and professional for this podcast, Holidays of the Week, Matt has a game for us, and Da Bears.

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    Bonus! Happy National Trivia Day

    Happy National Trivia Day from all of us @trivialarguments. Enjoy this bonus episode featuring Matt and his brother Mike.

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    Episode 57: Bear Down with Bobby G

    @[email protected] had a special guest for the last podcast of 2025, Bobby Guidi of the band Fluorescents. Enjoy and Happy New Year.

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    Episode 56: Basic B From Whoville

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Trading Sports Championships, Christmas movies, Older or Younger Christmas edition, We will crown a 90s Tv Show Champion, and I’ll give Matt the floor to talk about his Brown Bears of Chicago if he can come up with anything exciting to say.

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    Episode 55: Evergreen Pine Emo Bowl

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Sports questions I thought of, Holidays of the week, and Final 4 review of the 90s bracket. $5 dollars to anyone who messages me the word "Oregano"Intro (00:00)Sports Questions (03:16)Holidays of the Week (25:03)Final 4 Review (32:07)Bears Beat (40:50)Trivia (46:26)

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    Episode 54: You're Cute, You're Not Fridge Cute

    @trivialargumentsWe had tech issues but we still here! We will discuss such topics as: holidays of the week, investigation into Six Flags, Christmas gifts you cant give other people’s kids, and an Elite 8 Review of the 90s Bracket.Intro (00:00)Holidays of the Week (03:06)Investigating Six Flags (20:55)Christmas Question (27:20)Elite 8 Review (35:15)Bears Minute (52:04)A Wild Danny Appears/Trivia (54:10)

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    Episode 53: Jersey by Proxy

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: the return of holidays of the week, fan questions, and a Sweet 16 Review of the 90s Bracket.Are you really reading this?Intro (00:00)Holidays of the Week (04:40)Question from a fan- my Dad (20:45)Sweet 16 Review (28:16)Bear Down with Matt (47:53)Trivia (56:28)

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    Episode 52: Happy "Friends"giving

    @trivialargumentsWe will discuss such topics as: Fan Questions, Chuckie Cheese rant, and a Round 1 Review of the 90s Bracket.Intro (00:00)Fan Questions (05:12)Chuck E Cheese Rant (18:04)90s Bracket Round 1 Review (26:42)T-Shirt Giveaway (58:00)Friends Trivia (58:58)

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    Episode 51: Reunions & Re-Do's

    @trivialarguments; @thedirtynines and @whiskeymil; @kickflips_n_threadsFull disclosure, this is EP51.2 because we recorded last week and the file got corrupted. Enjoy our attempt at making the sausage again.We will discuss such topics as: Know it or Blow it, scientific studies about fantasy sports, high school reunions, and the start of 90s November.Intro (00:00)Know It or Blow It (02:13)Fantasy Football Study (09:16)High School (15:13)90s November (29:40)Quad Update/Reveal (39:14)Trivia (41:28)

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    Episode 50: Definitely Your Best Friend

    @trivialargumentsStream "HOLY LOLA" by The Dirty Nines and also follow @whiskeymil on instagramWe will discuss such topics as: Know it or Blow it, Holidays of the week, the Chicago Marathon, Random Qs I thought of, and the benefits of doing it alone.Thank you for 50 and here’s to at least 50 more.

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    Episode 49: Root Root Root For the Home Team

    @trivialarguments and @whiskeymilWe will discuss such topics as: my personal issues with current playoff baseball, other miscellaneous sports questions, what store would you live in, and since it’s the first episode in October, the top Halloween candy. Trivia is of the Halloween variety.

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    Episode 48: Minor In Podcasting

    @trivialargumentsTrivia Sports Playoffs and it was needlessly difficult and I am smarter than I seemWe will discuss such topics as: What’s Trending, holidays of the week, Nascar, and pretty much whatever we want. It’s our podcast.What’s Trending: ABS Challenge System- Automated Ball Strike Challenge System, 2025 MLB Season without a no-hitter since 2005, Kanye West List of Betrayal, Airport Pickups- Family required to pick up and/or drop off, 43% of Americans, specifically millennials, say they have used vacation days to stay in bed and do nothing, and Stetson Bennett, University of Georgia, has no college degree. Drafted by the LA Rams in 2023, he never officially graduated from UGA.09/30 International Podcast Day10/01 National Black Dog Day10/01 National Pumpkin Spice Day10/02 National Name Your Car Day10/03 National Boyfriend Day10/04 National Golf Day10/04 National Taco Day10/05 World Teacher Day

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    Episode 47: Lake TaBro 2026

    @trivialargumentsE47: Holidays of the week, Bears Beat where I allow Matt to praise the bears for a minute or two, and I’ll ask the question- hate hype or halright- House with a pool9/22 Dear Diary Day- Did you ever have a diary?9/22 National States and Capitals Day. If I gave you 5 random capitals, do you think you could name them?9/22 First Day of Fall-Do yall have Octoberfests in California? What signals fall to you in the golden state9/24 Kiss Day- Whom was your first kiss9/25 National Comic Book Day- Have you ever read a comic book and what is your favorite hero?9/25 One Hit Wonder Day

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    Episode 46: Y'all Are Doin Too Much

    We will discuss such topics as: Know it or Blow it, Hilary Duff, Beer Olympics, Bears in Arlington Heights, revisit foul ball rules, and some other rapid fire sports topics that include Rizzo retires a Cub, Rockies Vs White Sox- relegating teams down, Joey Chestnut eats 275 nuggets

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    Episode 45: Football Americano (92 & Current)

    @trivialargumentsHappy NFL Season Day to those who celebrate!We will discuss such topics as: Holidays of the Week, Time capsule for the year 1992, and Football (Americano)

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    Episode 44: More Cracker, Less Barrel

    @trivialarguments on InstagramWhat’s trending: New Baja Blast flavor, Cracker Barrel, and Columbia HS 91 game losing streakHolidays of the week: 8/26 National Dog Day, 8/27 Rock Paper Scissors Day, 8/28 Power Rangers Day, 8/29 Forgive your foe day, 8/30 Beach Day and International Bacon Day

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    Episode 43: Justice For Pluto

    Know it or Blow it- how many yards of cotton thread are contained in every MLB baseball? 150 yardsRapid Fire Questions-What is considered walking distance? At what age does a person stop bringing a glove to a baseball game?Matt guesses the best White people according to non whites- Jeff Hardy, Eminem, Tony Hawk, Tom Brady, and John Cena.Holidays of the week: 8/20 Hawaiian Pizza Day and Lemonade Day; 8/24 Waffle Day and Pluto Demoted Day

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    Episode 42: Matthew In The Middle

    You're really reading this huh? Thank you. We will discuss such topics as: What’s Trending, Holidays for the Week, we have an animal question to discuss, and in honor of a beloved Pixar movie turning 30, we will do Pixar trivia. Hey Billy!

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    Episode 41: Summer School

    Happy Birthday Matt!We will discuss such topics as: a new segment called complaint corner, top places to visit in the summer, Lolla or no lolla, and we will test Matt’s knowledge of colors associated with subjects. Summer Trivia as well.Spread Butter- No LollaBarry Can’t Swim- LollaAlexsucks- LollaStill Woozy- LollaPrinter Error- No LollaZinadelphia- Lolla

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    Episode 40: Nintendo Friendzone

    @trivialargumentsWe discuss such topics as: Know it or Blow it, What's trending, the things we didn’t get to in July, and Gambling in Sports/and SportsKnow it or Blow it: a segment that makes at least one of us look foolish half of the time: In honor of National Chicken Wing day at the time of recording, how about we figure out the number of wings consumed on Super Bowl Sunday.What’s trending: Mario and Princess Peach aren’t even dating, Ozzy 76 and Hulk dead 71, happy Gilmore 2Things we didn’t get to in July: Fireworks suck, Ice cream is overrated, and Summer is the worst seasonGambling in sports- ClaseInternational Beer Day 1st Friday in August

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    Episode 39: Bumper Stickers On A Ferrari

    We will discuss such topics as: know it or blow it, Being on Tv, Whats trending, Tattoos, and is there Fun in sports if you’re losing. You're not reading this so I am not wasting my time making this cute and fun anymore.

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    Episode 38: Talkin Trends

    Know it or Blow it: a segment that makes at least one of us look foolish half of the time:What’s Trending: Panthers win Lord Stanley, Toews is back!...with the Jets, Thunder win NBA championship, Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley, Joey Chestnut returns, Pope Leo chants White SoxHolidays of the Week: June 24th National UFO day and Uncle Bobs birthday. June 26 Forgiveness day. Last Friday in June is National Food Truck day.Top Celebs to trade places with

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    Episode 37: S8er Boi

    Episode 37! We did this one late at night with lots and lots of energy and no technical difficulties at all. You do not get time stamps because you do not deserve them. Instagram @trivialarguments. Know it or blow it, Is there a right way to fan?, Skateboarding, and Fantasy Football Punishments.

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    Episode 36: Panthers Are Real

    I have offered money in the last 2 episode blurbs so now you don't get any. We discuss Superman, Softball, Dog Dads, human Dads, Jurassic Park, Sports!, and Amputees. @trivialarguments on instagram. Superhero Trivia. Goodbye.Intro/Holidays this week (00:00)Jurassic Park (17:00)Sports! (29:00)Amputees (36:56)Superhero Trivia (48:54)

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    Episode 35: Shark Facts with Friends

    We found Matt. $5 to anyone who mentions the word "Sharks" to me in the next 24 hours. Limit one per person. Follow @trivialarguments on instagram.Getting old and Camping (00:00)Summer plans- Zoos vs Aquariums (13:18)Sports Rivalries and rooting for the enemy/Rival merch (23:07)Viewer? Listener Question (44:50)Trivia: Balls (47:47)Happy Birthday Danny!

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    Episode 34: Road Trippin on D

    Matt is still camping so we have another guest co-host this week in the form of Lieutenant Dan (with legs). We will discuss topics such as: What’s trending- Stitch movie, HBO Max again, Pope has shitting taste in baseball teams, my cousin Jack got engaged, Kirkland Beer, and Memorial Day so thank a veteran, Road Trips, and General Knowledge Trivia with a twist of course! Our mutual friend Sean gets mentioned several times which he is going to love.We also have listener questions! How exciting! If you are reading this, you can win $5 just by mentioning it to me in the next 24 hours.Follow us on Instagram @trivialargumentsIntro/Favorite Dinosaur/What's Trending (00:00)Listener Questions (12:14)Road Trips (24:08)Trivia/Outro (1:00:16)

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    Episode 33: Two Dads, One Pod

    Matt ditched us to go camping after being named Co-Host. Typical. In studio we have someone way better and someone who has never kissed any of my girlfriends, James Moore. We will discuss topics such as: TV moms, a segment called over or under….rated, potential band riders (no, not those), some dad talk, and NFL Trivia specifically last years NFL.Intro/TV Moms (0:00)Under/Over Rated (14:10)Band Rider (29:40)Perils of Dadhood/Parenting (34:05)2024-2025 NFL Trivia (49:29)Parting Words (01:04:04)

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    Episode 32: 100 Bluntman1019's vs Gorilla

    It has been two years so we will call this season 4 and that seems fair enough. Here are the topics we will discuss so you can dance around the stuff you do not like. It is a new feature and something you should give 5 stars. We also added music from friend of the podcast James Moore's band The Dirty Nines. All members agreed before hearing the content so that is on them and no take backsies. Also, our poor rating on Spotify is because I had the link to the podcast on my personal instagram page and then I would troll people and they would take it out on my sweet baby, this podcast.Intro/MySpace Quiz/Top 8 (0:00)100 men vs gorilla (15:20)Old SportsCenter/Position players pitching (25:00)Trivia: Movies/TV that involve monkeys or gorillas (Won't find that anywhere else) (46:06)If you aren’t following our official instagram account, please do so now: @trivialarguments or you can follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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    Episode 31: Carman Hall Cereal Wall

    Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Danny McDermott. What do these 3 have in common? They are all famous Cereal Killers. Two have been caught, one is at large. We discuss Cereals and Danny comes after every single one of my picks. It's Old Man vs Young, Hip Kid in a battle for whom gets the most of of their Breakfast. List of picks below if you are lazy.Danny Picks- Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Oreos, Reeses Puffs, Raisin Bran Crunch, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds.Lenny Picks: Cocoa Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs, Fruity Pebbles, Honeysmacks, and Trix.

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    Episode 30: A Forgotten Culver's Order

    Back from the dead and headed to the Drive-Thru, Danny and I talk Fast Food and what it means to be the real Burger King. Trivia is, you guessed it, about Fast Food.

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    Episode 29: The Word Was Shudder, Sorry

    Episode 29 is one we should apologize for. The word we were looking for was shudder tv. That's on us. Back to the story, we discuss the scariest things in sports, scary movies, and do another installment of the ill forgotten segment Hate, Hype, or Halright (which we will bury and rename, sorry). Please don't cancel us @trivialarguments

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    Episode 28: 50 Points to Gryffindor

    We discussed DA BEARS, the Bear's upcoming Thursday night football game with the Washington Commanders, and we discuss how I, Lenny, am Gryffindor through and through. But most importantly, does Matt use his toilet as a washer and dryer? Listen to find out. Today’s trivia will be MONSTER trivia. No money for you this time James.

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    Episode 27: The Ghost of Ernie Banks

    Welcome to Episode 27 of Trivial Arguments. The podcast that would feed the homeless if they just asked nicely. The official BIL of TA, Peter is here for his 3rd turn on the mic. We discussed the highs and lows of the Cubs this season, where the team goes from here, and why the 20th anniversary of 2003 could be a season to remember. We also talked about other things at any given time. As always, we did some trivia and we got into some arguments. Pod Trivia: Cubs "legends." Follow us on Instagram @trivialarguments. P.S. I left a long outdo because Hawaii by Tobjan is a banger and I will not apologize for that. I will give $5 to anybody that reads this and tells me about it.

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    Episode 26: Sox Episode, Sorry Dad

    It's Matt's 14th episode so we celebrate by talking about how bad the Chicago White Sox are, what went wrong in their 2022 campaign (stress the pain), and we do some Home Run leaders trivia. If you're still with us this far, you must be trying to get into heaven. The same heaven that accepted Coolio in as we were recording. It is a gangsta's paradise indeed.Still hate you A-Rod

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    Episode 25: Fields Trip

    AKA Kohl's Cash Cousins. Matt’s back for unlucky number 13. We will discuss Da Bears, Justin Fields controversial comments, and make long term predictions based on two weeks of football. We also dive into Football players nicknames. Trivia of the pod: Da Bears.

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    Episode 24: Hey Arnold Was Trash

    "Im Back" The words heard around the world back in 1995 or what I said to Danny before planning this episode? We discuss fantasy football as it relates to 90s shows because why not. This is a good one. This is my Jordan Flu game. Feel free to tell us all the shows we missed!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Sports. Pop Culture. Debates. I like trivia and I like talking and those two things usually get me into arguments. I also have friends and family who also do that so instead of doing that for "free" we will do that here. We'll talk about everything and anything we feel like honestly. @trivialarguments on instagram!

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Lenny Arquilla and Matthew Brotsch

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