No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast

In with the Arctic Foxes: Trivia with Sean's Dad

No Brains, No Lightbulbs: A Trivia Podcast

Show Notes

Michael McPherson is a nationally known economist and a locally known father of Steve and Sean McPherson. He knows an uncomfortable amount about higher education and Sean McPherson. He's written more books than his kids ever will.

Trivia rounds: (02:56): Battle of the Sexes (19:57): Like Father, Unlike Son (26:24): Difficult Questions About the History of Higher Education (36:20): State a State (48:35): The World Series ➡️ Answer the Homework Question! ⬅️ 👉 No Brains, No Lightbulbs is a trivia podcast produced by the world’s greatest trivia company, Trivia Mafia, in the great state of Minnesota. 📍 Find a Trivia Mafia trivia night near you! 📥 Sign up for “The Morning Rounds,” Trivia Mafia’s amazing daily Trivia trivia newsletter! 🫶 Join our Patreon for exclusive member perks and other goodies!

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