Lockdown Trivia
Welcome to Lockdown Trivia, the "unlock your brain" podcast quiz show. My name is Dalton McGhiey and I'll be your host as we choose four of your own expert categories and explore them together as we try to unlock the trivia game one key at a time. Build streaks of correct answers to get the keys you need to open harder and harder questions. You can play solo, with a friend cooperatively, or against a friend competitively; there's something for every kind of player on Lockdown Trivia.At the end of each episode, I will discuss the writing and research...
#5 Paul McLaughlin vs. #12 Mike Baney (Sweet 16)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this Sweet 16 match-up, #5 Paul McLaughlin takes on #12 Mike Baney for a spot in the Elite 8.
Paul brings his expertise in 80's #1 Billboard Hits & Star Wars: A New Hope, while Baney puts his knowledge of American Serial Killers & The West Wing to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#5...
#4 Brandon Fellows vs. #13 Scott Anglemyer (Sweet 16)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this Sweet 16 match-up, #4 Brandon Fellows takes on #13 Scott Anglemyer for a spot in the Elite 8.
Brandon brings his expertise in Fast Food & Advertising, while Scott puts his knowledge of National Parks & 1970's TV Sitcoms to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#4 Brandon Fellows vs. #13 Scott Anglemyer
<...#25 Tim Dippel vs. #9 Brandon Rutledge (Sweet 16)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this Sweet 16 match-up, #25 Tim Dippel takes on #9 Brandon Rutledge for a spot in the Elite 8.
Tim brings his expertise in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time & Star Wars, while Brandon puts his knowledge of Disney Animated Movies & Children's Game Shows to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#25...
#1 Scott Brill vs. #16 Albert Peter (Sweet 16)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this Sweet 16 match-up, #1 Scott Brill takes on #16 Albert Peter for a spot in the Elite 8.
Scott brings his expertise in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, North by Northwest, The Birds, and Frenzy & The Life and Career of Carol Burnett, while Albert puts his knowledge of David Bowie Albums & Animal Crossing to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer...
#11 Sheldon Lewis II vs. #22 DJ Carlile (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #11 Sheldon Lewis II takes on #22 DJ Carlile for a spot in the Round of 16.
Sheldon brings his expertise in Namco Arcade Games & Persona 5 Royal, while DJ puts his knowledge of 90's Hip Hop & MCU TV Series to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#11 Sheldon...
#6 Jeremy Goodson vs. #27 Alissa Bonjour (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #6 Jeremy Goodson takes on #27 Alissa Bonjour for a spot in the Round of 16.
Jeremy brings his expertise in Dungeon Crawler Carl & American MMORPG's, while Alissa puts her knowledge of Ted Lasso (Seasons 1-3) & Pixar to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#6 Jeremy Goodson vs. #27...
#14 Bryan Nash vs. #19 Luc Leavenworth (Round of 32 - ft. Tribute to Andrew Long)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #14 Bryan Nash takes on #19 Luc Leavenworth for a spot in the Round of 16.
Bryan brings his expertise in Monty Python and the Holy Grail & Dungeon Crawler Carl, while Luc puts his knowledge of Critical Role Campaigns One and Two & Before, During, and After to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the...
#3 Rowan Ward vs. #30 David Kantorski (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #3 Rowan Ward takes on #30 David Kantorski for a spot in the Round of 16.
Rowan brings their expertise in The Flavor of Love & The Periodic Table, while David puts his knowledge of 90's Alternative Rock & The 2005 Chicago White Sox to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
<...#10 Arthur Carlson vs. #23 Adam Wendell (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #10 Arthur Carlson takes on #23 Adam Wendell for a spot in the Round of 16.
Arthur brings his expertise in The Oscars & Cult Films, while Adam puts his knowledge of Dungeon Crawler Carl & 20th Century TV Theme Songs to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#10 Arthur...
#7 Keith Moser vs. #26 Anne Putnam (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #7 Keith Moser takes on #26 Anne Putnam for a spot in the Round of 16.
Keith brings his expertise in Songs in the Key of Springfield & The 98th Academy Awards, while Anne puts her knowledge of The Muppets & Duran Duran to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
<...#15 Ian Schulze vs. #18 Bryan Graydon (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #15 seed Ian Schulze takes on #18 seed Bryan Graydon for a spot in the Round of 16.
Ian brings his expertise in M*A*S*H & The Solar System, while Bryan puts his knowledge of The Big Bang Theory & 1980's Movies to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?<...
#2 Natalie Anderson vs. #31 Darin Day (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #2 seed Natalie Anderson takes on #31 seed Darin Day for a spot in the Round of 16.
Natalie brings her expertise in Grease & Countries (Alphabet Word Play), while Darin puts his knowledge of 80's Music & 80's TV Theme Songs to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#2...
#12 Mike Baney vs. #21 Caleb Greyman (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #12 seed Mike Baney takes on #21 seed Caleb Greyman for a spot in the Round of 16.
Baney brings his expertise in AEW & The Lord of the Rings, while Caleb puts his knowledge of The Bible & Australia to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#12 Mike Baney...
#5 Paul McLaughlin vs. #28 Jeff Clear (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #5 seed Paul McLaughlin takes on #28 seed Jeff Clear for a spot in the Round of 16.
Paul brings his expertise in 90's Movies & The Simpsons (Seasons 1-10), while Jeff puts his knowledge of 1980's Comic Strips & Elementary School Math to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
<...#13 Scott Anglemyer vs. #20 Sara Callori (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #13 seed Scott Anglemyer takes on #20 seed Sara Callori for a spot in the Round of 16.
Scott brings his expertise in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol & U.S. Federal Cabinet Agencies, while Sara puts her knowledge of The Manhattan Project & Vagrant Records Labels from 2002-2025 to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming...
#4 Brandon Fellows vs. #29 Lucas McGraw (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #4 seed Brandon Fellows takes on #29 seed Lucas McGraw for a spot in the Round of 16.
Brandon brings his expertise in Stadiums & Automotive History, while Lucas puts his knowledge of Star Wars Prequels & The Last of Us (Video Game) to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
<...#9 Brandon Rutledge vs. #24 Ben McGhiey (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #9 seed Brandon Rutledge takes on #24 seed Ben McGhiey for a spot in the Round of 16.
Brandon brings his expertise in Lucha Underground & Fighting Video Games, while Ben puts his knowledge of Naruto & Pokemon to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#9 Brandon Rutledge vs. #24 Ben...
#8 Paul Maki vs. #25 Tim Dippel (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #8 seed Paul Maki takes on #25 seed Tim Dippel for a spot in the Round of 16.
Paul brings his expertise in TV Ads from the 1980's & Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever, while Tim puts his knowledge of Dungeon Crawler Carl & Bluey to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars...
#16 Albert Peter vs. #17 Marty Wetherall (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament continues!
In this first-round matchup, #16 seed Albert Peter takes on #17 seed Marty Wetherall for a spot in the Round of 16.
Albert brings his expertise in Nintendo 64 & Ocarina of Time, while Chris puts his knowledge of 1980's NFL & Risky Business to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars Champion?
#16 Albert Peter vs. #17...
#1 Scott Brill vs. #32 Chris Brewer (Round of 32)
The Lockdown All-Stars Tournament begins!
In this first-round matchup, #1 seed Scott Brill takes on #32 seed Chris Brewer for a spot in the Round of 16.
Scott brings his expertise in The Wizard of Oz & The Odd Couple, while Chris puts his knowledge of WWF Tag Teams from 1990-1999 & NBA Jam to the test. Four expert categories apiece. Twenty-five questions on the board. Every correct answer earns a key and every key could be the difference between advancing and going home.
Who will survive and move one step closer to becoming the first-ever Lockdown All-Stars...
Lockdown All-Stars Preview Show
In this special bonus episode of Lockdown Trivia, Dalton is joined by returning players Ian Schulze, Chris Brewer, and DJ Carlile for a look back at the first three seasons of the show. They revisit memorable questions, favorite moments, evolving strategies, unforgettable misses, and the personalities that have helped shape Lockdown along the way.
Then, the conversation turns to the future as the group previews the upcoming Lockdown All-Stars Tournament including category strategy, dream matchups, potential upsets, and what might separate the contenders from the field. It’s part reunion, part strategy session, and part celebration of ev...
3.23 - Rowan Ward
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Rowan Ward from Chicago, IL, USA . Their expert categories are Mathematics Terms, Music Theory, 90's Advertising Slogans, & Before & After.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
All-Stars Bracket Predictions:
Click here to generate your...
3.22 - Anne Putnam
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Anne Putnam from St. Petersburg, FL, USA . Her expert categories are The Muppets, TV Theme Songs, Defunct Cereal Brands, & College Mascots.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in...
3.21 - Stuart Beard
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Stuart Beard from Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England . His expert categories are Civil War Battles, Cakes, Dogs, & Cars.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of them with...
3.20 - Alissa Bonjour
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Alissa Bonjour from Bloomington, IL, USA. Her expert categories are Fashion by the Decade (Throwback Trivia Takedown Style), U.S. Stadiums, Children's Books, & Romantic Comedies.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players...
3.19 - Marc Poland
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Marc Poland from Columbus, OH, USA. His expert categories are Guitarists from the 1970's, Horror Movies, Presidential History, & Before & After.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front...
3.18 - Chase L'Amie, Rylee Anderson, & Jake Dempster LIVE! on Easter
This Week:
This very special episode of Lockdown Trivia features Chase L'Amie, Rylee Anderson, & Jake Dempster live on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Their expert categories are Snacks, Wisconsin Beers, Cars, and What's the Connection?
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players...
3.19 - Marc Poland
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Marc Poland from Columbus, OH, USA. His expert categories are Guitarists From the 1970's, Horror Movies, Presidential History, & Before & After.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front...
3.17 - Frank Willburn
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Frank Willburn from Amarillo, TX, USA. His expert categories are Division I Mascots, Poker, Puns, & Homophones.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of them with four...
3.16 - Joe Petit
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Joe Petit from Aurora, IL, USA. His expert categories are KISS, Game Shows, Star Wars Before & After, & The Bible.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of...
3.15 - Chris Liguori vs. Mike Mott
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Christ Liguori and Mike Mott. Chris' expert categories are the 2016 Chicago Cubs and Batman. Mike's expert categories are Weird Al's Discography and The Peanuts Comics. This episode is only lightly edited so you can all enjoy the excessive silliness the three of us brought to the recording and so you can see a little more under-the-hood into competitive Lockdown in our final taste of the game mode before Lockdown All-Stars!
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise...
3.14 - Derek Kromm
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Derek Kromm from Baltimore, MD, USA. His expert categories are The Stormlight Archives, Poker Terms, World Capitals, & Video Game Teams.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front...
3.13 - Arthur Carlson
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Arthur Carlson from Nutley, NJ, USA. His expert categories are Cult Films, the Oscars, Broadway Musicals, and Monty Python.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of...
3.12 - Bryan Graydon
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Bryan Graydon from Lakeland, FL, USA. His expert categories are Music From 1995, Wrestling from 1975-1985, Crossfit, & 80's & 90's Movies.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of...
3.11 - DJ Carlile & Karisma Carlile
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features DJ & Karisma Carlile. Their expert categories are Dresden Characters, Weezer, Crochet, & Cozy Video Games.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of them with four categories and...
3.10 - John Fortune
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features the return John Fortune from Louisville, KY, USA. His expert categories are the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Potent Potables Rhyme Time, Billy Joel, & Board Games.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see...
3.9 - Ian Schulze
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features the return Ian Schulze from Monkton, VT, USA. His expert categories are M*A*S*H, Pink Floyd, the Solar System, & Our Flag Means Death.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players...
3.8 - Blake Jefferson & Albert Peter
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features brothers-in-law Blake Jefferson & Albert Peter. Their expert categories are Game Changer, Radiohead, Indie Video Games, & Music Movies.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a board in front of them with...
3.7 - Lucas McGraw vs. Nanci Skinner
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Lucas McGraw and Nanci Skinner. Lucas' expert categories are Health & Medicine and World Capitals. Nanci's expert categories are The Brady Bunch and Idioms.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see a...
3.6 - Scott Anglemyer
This Week:
This episode of Lockdown Trivia features Scott Anglemyer from Shawnee, KS, USA. His expert categories are U.S. States, 20th Century U.S. History, National Parks, & the Kansas City Royals.
Sign-up for your own episode of Lock Down Trivia HERE!
Get your Lockdown Trivia merchandise, powered by Guardian Proline, HERE!
Like the show? You can tip the host on Venmo, CashApp, or Paypal! Tips are never expected, but are always appreciated. After all, trivia is more fun when beer money is involved!
Rules:
Players see...
