Episode 20 of the Chi State Pod brings on Dr. Olanipekun Laosebikan, coach of Chicago State’s Quizbowl team and a CSU Assistant Professor of Advanced Studies in Education.

For five years, Dr. O has guided the university’s trivia team, which competed in March in the annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge national tournament, which features historically and primarily black colleges and universities.

Dr. O refers to the trivia team as Chicago State’s “best-kept secret,” and the squad features an eclectic mix: A music major, Jaylin Shelton, a physics major, Gabriel Brown (Physics) and Marshall Gibson, who majors in Communications, Media Arts and Theatre. Brandon Morgan serves as assistant coach.

On the podcast, Dr. O:

• Explains why the trivia team is a hidden gem
• Takes you inside what a competition is like
• Quizzes Sam on some hard-hitting trivia questions

Note: If you enjoy trivia and would like to compete as a part of the team, contact Dr. O at [email protected] with questions.

Chi State Pod is hosted and produced by Sam Brief. Music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.