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Jeff Gorski Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Ruth Forberg Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Ruth Forberg at the following locations: Cheesie's Pub & Grub - Wicker Park- Thursday at 7:30PM |
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Erich Swank Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Erich Swank at the following locations: Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill- Tuesday at 8:00PM |
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Barstool Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Lee Reighard From: Des Moines, IA Hosting Since: 2014 You can find Lee Reighard at the following locations: The Rambler Kitchen & Tap- Tuesday at 7:00PM The Rambler Kitchen & Tap- Thursday at 7:00PM Merkle's Bar & Grill- Friday at 7:30PM |
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Rebecca Dumain Hosting Since: 2018 Alma Mater - Northwestern (Theatre major focusing on theatre education and history minor) Hometown: New York, NY! City girl through and through Favorite trivia category: There was once a picture round of zoomed in children's book covers and I definitely did not need the answer sheet to score that round Favorite part of hosting trivia: Getting to know the regular teams! And doling out the snark. Pets: Lily (the sweetest best tiger pup there is!) and Josie (a sassy cat in the body of a dog) Favorite emoji: Favorite karaoke jam: "I Want You to Want Me" by Cheap Trick (but embodying the Letters to Cleo version from 10 Things I Hate About You) Favorite joke: Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ate 9. Why did 7 eat 9? It was told to eat 3 squared meals a day! Buy me a cider or whiskey ginger sometime! |
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Andy Hartman Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Andy Hartman at the following locations: Mad Meatball- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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Molly V Hosting Since: 2021 Hometown: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago Favorite trivia category: Geography Favorite part of hosting trivia: the creative/hilarious Team Names My go-to karaoke jam: "Tequila" by The Champs Hidden talent/superpower: always having the perfect corny joke Favorite joke: How many letters are in a pirate's alphabet? 9: Aye (I) Arrrg (R), and the 7 Seas (C) Buy me a Mojito sometime! |
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Bella De Soriano Hosting Since: 2021 Alma Mater - University of Iowa (Anthropology & Public Health) Hometown: London, England Favorite trivia category: Words Favorite part of hosting: entertaining the people! Pets: One cat - Sir Kenneth Tobias Wellington “Wellie” von Meowington III, Esq Go-to Karaoke jam: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler Favorite joke: What’s the difference between a dirty bus stop and lobster with breast implants? Ones a crusty bus station and the other is a busty crustacean You can find Bella De Soriano at the following locations: Theory Bar & Grill- Tuesday at 7:30PM |
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Dylan Vee From: Chicago, IL Saying Sporty Sports Sport Sports Since: 2016 Favorite thing about trivia? Dragging out the answer to the Name the Year category. |
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Brendan Marshall Hosting Since: 2019 You can find Brendan Marshall at the following locations: Lottie's Pub- Monday at 7:00PM McGee's Tavern & Grille- Tuesday at 8:00PM Bassline- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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John Deger From: Rolling Meadows, IL Hosting Since: 2014 Is Also: Records Auditor, Comedian When John could not get enough playing trivia, he decided to start hosting (RIP Team #Train). When John isn't hosting he's out performing with his sketch comedy group The Citizens of Townsville. John is an avid sports fan, and holds the Chicago Cubs dear to his heart. There isn't a movie John doesn't know or can't quote.
Alma Mater: Northern Illinois University Hometown: Rolling Meadows Favorite trivia category: Movies or Name the Year Favorite part of hosting trivia: Selecting the right song for each question Pets: No pets, but lover of all dogs and dogs with fantastic names Favorite karaoke jam: "Walking in Memphis" or "She's So High" by Tal Bachman Hidden talent/superpower: Can consume abhorrent volumes of diet coke in a single day OR super positivity Favorite food/drink/bar special Coors Banquet in the fun bottle just like the great Johnny Lawrence, Alley Time Pale Ale paired w/ a nice shot of Malort at the Green Lady Favorite joke: What does a nosy pepper do? Gets jalapeño business! You can find John Deger at the following locations: Woodie's Flat- Monday at 7:30PM Standard Bar & Grill- Tuesday at 7:00PM Innjoy (Wicker Park)- Wednesday at 8:00PM The Green Lady- Thursday at 8:00PM |
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Joe Maloney From: Homewood, IL Hosting Since: 2016 Is Also: Education Non-Profit Manager Joe is a trivia player turned host.
Guilty pleasure? Vanderpump Rules. Easy. They're the worst people on earth and I give them 60 minutes of my undivided attention on Monday Nights. You can find Joe Maloney at the following locations: Waterhouse Tavern & Grill- Wednesday at 7:00PM Smoke Daddy BBQ (Wrigleyville)- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Kurt Baumgartner Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Kurt Baumgartner at the following locations: |
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Bryce Van Dyck Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Bryce Van Dyck at the following locations: Emerson's Ale House- Wednesday at 8:00PM |
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Nicole Branch Hosting Since: 2022 You can find Nicole Branch at the following locations: Barstool River North- Monday at 7:00PM Draft Picks- Tuesday at 7:00PM |
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John Robinson Hosting Since: 2022 College: One year at Valparaiso University, where I majored in not going to class and minored in a radio show that was listened to by literally ones of people!
Favorite Trivia Category: Movies, followed by Geography, Sports, and Mid-90s Alt-Rock
Favorite Karaoke Jam: "Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine; also, when the timing is right, "Vogue" by Madonna.
Hidden Talent/Superpower: I am trained as a funeral director
Favorite Food/Drink: I never met a mozzarella stick I didn't like; wash them down with whatever is available that features both sugar and caffeine
Favorite Joke: Q/ How many mice does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A/ Two. The trick is getting them in there. You can find John Robinson at the following locations: Chuck's Southern Comforts CafΓ©- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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Dan Simpson Hosting Since: 2014 |
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Jimmy From: Chicago, IL PHPing Since: 2018 Is Also: Not a movie theater manager Favorite thing about trivia? Telling Dan to make DBZ the TV show. |
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JP McNamara Hosting Since: 2021 You can find JP McNamara at the following locations: D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub (Wheeling, IL)- Tuesday at 7:00PM |
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Gordon Schrenk Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Danielle Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Jeff Goodsmith Graduate of Northwestern University (English Major, History Minor) Hometown: Oak Park (born in Chicago proper) Favorite trivia category: SAME NAME! ("You know it, I love it, it's SAME NAME") Favorite part of hosting: making dumb joks on the mic Favorite emoji: Go-to karaoke jam: "Inside Out" by Eve 6 Hidden talent: I can "radio voice" on demand Favorite food/drink/bar special: I miss the $3 beer special from when I hosted at Durkins I have a husky/cattle dog mix named JD (full name - Jean-Dog Van Barkke) Favorite joke: How many Vietnam war vets does it take to screw in a light bulb? YOU DON'T KNOW! YOU WEREN'T THERE!!!! You can find Jeff Goodsmith at the following locations: Graystone Tavern- Wednesday at 7:00PM Prost!- Sunday at 7:00PM |
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Colleen Heaney Hosting Since: 2021 College Major: Religion & Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies Favorite trivia category: Name the Year!! Favorite part of hosting trivia: Seeing and hanging with my regulars! Pets: I foster kittens (up to 18 currently!) Favorite emoji: Favorite karaoke jam: "BELIEVE" BY CHER!!!! Hidden talent/superpower: I am semi Psychic. It's true. Think That's So Raven Favorite food/drink/bar special: Anything with a 50 cent oyster. Favorite joke: I hate when people asks me for jokes... You can find Colleen Heaney at the following locations: The Dime- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Megan Krone Hosting Since: 2021 Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Colleges: University of Michigan (BA), DePaul University (MA), University of San Diego (PhD)
Profession: I own an editing business and am an adjunct faculty member
Personal superpower: I'm not allergic to mosquito bites (It's amazing)
I've been playing W? since 2007, on one of the original teams at Waterhouse. I started hosting in 2017 (off and on). My favorite part of playing is winning and my favorite part of hosting is reading out loud and hitting a word I don't know, can't pronounce, and didn't think to look up.
Favorite animal: Sharks
Favorite activities: reading, practicing and leading yoga, surfing, hiking, sailing, playing beach volleyball, cooking! (dry rub chicken wings with an Alabama white BBQ sauce)
I'm an ordained minister and will officiate my second wedding this summer.
My cat, JJ, was named after JJ Watt because she's a rescue from Houston after Hurricane Harvey. She's not that into me...
Check out my blog! https://mk52new. You can find Megan Krone at the following locations: A.J. Hudson's Public House- Monday at 7:00PM Duffy's Tavern- Tuesday at 7:00PM |
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Dominique Caldwell Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Michael Ponte From: Palos Hills, IL Hosting Since: 2015 Is Also: Project Coordinator at a startup company Mike played regularly at 3 Corners in Lemont back in the day (it was a Wednesday btw), and upon returning to U of I for graduate school, he decided to start up a Whaddayaknow? game at a local favorite bar. Mike enjoys being debatably good at recreational ultimate frisbee and sand volleyball, but not enough to play in super competitive leagues. You can find Michael Ponte at the following locations: Collective Pour- Tuesday at 7:00PM Pour Bros. Craft Taproom- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Jordan Mendkoff Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Meagan Guerin Hosting Since: 2020 |
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Bryson Naylor Hosting Since: 2019 Hello! I'm Bryson, a nerdy twunk who hasn't been able to tan since moving away from Florida. By night, I party with the arrogance of an undergraduate. By day, I cry while consuming Cheez-It crackers and C-SPAN, never quite internalizing the fact that hangovers get worse as one ages. I host trivia because I need people to pay attention to me, and having an entire room of people on edge for what I'm about to say next has done wonders for my ego. Ninety-nine percent of the time, I am super approachable with a zealous, puppy-dog-like energy. In the rare case that my resting moody face is showing, though, just mention Kylie Minogue, and we'll be instant friends. Can't wait to see you at the bar soon! Oh, and, please tell your dad to relax, I'll text him back when I get around to it. You can find Bryson Naylor at the following locations: aliveOne- Monday at 8:00PM Old Town Pour House- Tuesday at 7:00PM Port & Park Bistro- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Lucinda Dieker Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Danielle Coombe Hosting Since: 2019 Alma Mater: Syracuse University (Music) Hometown: Boston, MA Favorite trivia category: SPORTS! Favorite part of hosting trivia: the players Favorite emoji: Go-to Karaoke jam: "Rocket Man" by Elton John Hidden superpower: I have the reflexes of a puma Favorite Joke: Q: What do you call 4 bulls in quicksand? A: Quatro, sinko.
I absolutely LOVE hosting with Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia! I host mostly trivia bingo, and I host trivia every once in a while when I'm needed. Bars where I've hosted include Lark, Ina Mae Tavern, Theory, The Rambler, and Innjoy to name a few. I got brought on as a host after I saw a Facebook job posting asking for trivia hosts when I first moved to Chicago. I talked to Dan, and shortly after he had me shadowing different hosts during training. I then got my first gig, and the rest is history! My favorite part of hosting is getting to meet all different kinds of bar-goers from various walks of life, and chatting with the players between questions or when I'm checking bingo cards. I love shouting SPORTS! when it comes time to announce that category during the 1st half round of trivia. Strangely enough, I also love doling out "punishment" shots of Malört when a player calls a false bingo!! When I'm not hosting, I work as an office manager as my full-time job, and I do improv at Second City. I sing karaoke with friends weekly as well!
Buy me a $20 bucket at Jefferson Tap sometime! You can find Danielle Coombe at the following locations: Jefferson Tap- Tuesday at 7:00PM Ravinia Brewing Company- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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Nicholas Boyle Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Seth Winnie Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Seth Winnie at the following locations: The Beetle- Monday at 7:00PM |
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Hillary Dale Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Rebekah Trombley Hosting Since: 2021 Alma Mater Central Michigan University (Theatre/English) Hometown: Jackson, MI Favorite trivia category: Name the movie based on the bad title translation Favorite part of hosting trivia: Getting to see teams that wagered everything win first place! Pets: A pitbull named Gretchen Favorite emoji: π Favorite karaoke jam: You pick "Imagine" by John Lennon but then sing "All Star" by Smash Mouth over it. It works and is a really fun time! Hidden talent/superpower: I can remember birthdays really well Favorite joke: What's brown and sticky? A stick Buy me a Margarita sometime! You can find Rebekah Trombley at the following locations: Butch McGuire's- Tuesday at 7:00PM Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards (Albany Park)- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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Kenny Hansen Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Kenny Hansen at the following locations: Cheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview- Tuesday at 7:30PM |
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Kaitlin Lyngaas Hosting Since: 2022 Alma Mater - University of South Carolina Hometown: Barrington, IL I have a pandemic puppy named Waveland that I love to bring along when I play trivia!
My favorite karaoke jam: "Jolene" by Dolly Parton
Buy me a sour beer sometime! You can find Kaitlin Lyngaas at the following locations: Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden (Irving Park)- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Shao-Yun Guo Hosting Since: 2018 Hello! I am Shao Guo and I'm from Chicago (actually Wimette, IL). I started hosting W? Trivia in 2018 at D'Agostino's in Wrigleyville. I was previously a member of Princess Avocado attending W? Trivia at Merkles since 2016 where Daniel Burns and Lee were the trivia hosts and welcomed me to the W? family. My favorite part of hosting are the mental stimulation that is derived from the questions. My dream W? Trivia hosting would be 1989-1993 WWF or 1999-2000 Portland Trail Blazers trivia. I like to teach math, stretch my back, and coach competitive sports. My favorite food at D'Agostinos is the Mushroom and Pepperoni thin-crust pizza with a Bacardi Coke.
Alma Mater: UC-Berkeley (Math) Favorite trivia category: Oscars Favorite part of hosting trivia: the community Favorite emoji: π¬ Favorite karaoke jam: "How Do I Live" - Leann Rimes version
Favorite joke: Q: What does a Chicago Cubs fan do when his team has won the World Series? A: He turns off the PlayStation 4. You can find Shao-Yun Guo at the following locations: D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub (Wrigleyville)- Monday at 7:30PM D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub (Niles, IL)- Tuesday at 6:30PM |
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Danny Tucker Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Danny Tucker at the following locations: Tannins Wine Bar- Tuesday at 7:00PM |
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Ryan Bundy From: Indianapolis, IN Hosting Since: 2014 Is Also: Guitarist and comic-book mega-enthusiast Ryan "Fun Bunz" Bundy is king of the cool men. He likes to ride on some bikes. Also, books.
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Caitlin Mary Hosting Since: 2022 English major, Sociology & Film Studies minor Hometown: Chicago Favorite Trivia Category: People & Name The Year Favorite Part Of Hosting: Meeting new people! Favorite emoji: My go-to Karaoke jam: "Somebody To Love" - Queen My favorite joke: me trying to do math! My hidden talent is remembering everyone's birthdays I have a golden retriever puppy named Gatsby Buy me a Bloody Mary sometime!
You can find Caitlin Mary at the following locations: Burke's Public House- Tuesday at 7:30PM |
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Casey Valentine Hosting Since: 2021 My name is Casey Valentine, I’m a lifelong Chicago southsider and an elementary teacher by day. Long time trivia enthusiast, new-ish trivia host. I went to Notre Dame (go Irish!) and in my free time, I like to run, try out new recipes, and in the summer, walk down the street to watch the White Sox play. You can find Casey Valentine at the following locations: Hawkeye's Bar & Grill- Tuesday at 7:30PM Black Oak Restaurant & Tavern- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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Jake Runnion Hosting Since: 2021 Alma Mater - Western Illinois University (Marketing) Hometown - Byron, IL Favorite Trivia Category - Entertainment! (Movies/TV Shows/Music) Favorite Part of Hosting - Meeting new people Pets - 2 dogs in the family, Roxy & Bear Favorite Emoji - π Go-To Karaoke Jam - "All The Small Things" by Blink-182 Hidden Talent - can do the dance routine from Napoleon Dynamite (learned it for the 8th grade talent show) Buy me a Chicago Handshake sometime!
You can find Jake Runnion at the following locations: Point & Feather- Wednesday at 7:00PM |
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Laura Adamczyk-Dandrea Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Laura Adamczyk-Dandrea at the following locations: Gannon's Pub- Monday at 7:30PM The Rambler Kitchen & Tap- Tuesday at 7:00PM F. O'Mahony's European Tavern- Wednesday at 8:00PM Lakeview Taproom- Wednesday at 7:00PM The Rambler Kitchen & Tap- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Sophie Todd Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Sophie Todd at the following locations: Weather Mark Tavern- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Kimmi MarkoviΔ Hosting Since: 2017 Favorite trivia category: RuPaul's Drag Race trivia
Go-to Karaoke jam: "Tell Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do" by Fall Out Boy
My favorite part of hosting trivia: dressing up for theme nights! You can find Kimmi MarkoviΔ at the following locations: Paulie Gee's Logan Square- Thursday at 7:00PM |
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Amber Coartney Hosting Since: 2021 Alma Mater - Roosevelt University Chicago College of the Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Hometown - Milwaukee WI Favorite trivia category - Movies and TV Favorite part of hosting trivia - I like trying to figure out the answers without looking! Pets - Husky puppy named Murphy Favorite emoji -π¬ Favorite karaoke jam - Ironic! Hidden talent/superpower - break the ice with anyone! Favorite food/drink/bar special - pizza- I could eat pizza every day You can find Amber Coartney at the following locations: Innjoy (Logan Square)- Tuesday at 8:00PM |
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Dion Riley Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Eddie Sayago Hosting Since: 2018 You can find Eddie Sayago at the following locations: Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.- Monday at 7:00PM Burning Bush Brewery- Wednesday at 7:30PM Nick's Beer Garden- Wednesday at 8:00PM Great Central Brewing Company- Thursday at 6:00PM |
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Abby Lerner Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Chuck Thiel Hosting Since: 2021 Alma Mater University of Wisconsin - La Crosee (BA) and Ball State University (MA) Hometown: Kaukauna, WI Favorite trivia category: Alcohol or Beer Favorite part of hosting trivia: Controlling the music Favorite karaoke jam: "Friends in Low Place" - Garth Brooks Favorite food/drink/bar special: Food - chicken tenders, drink - beer (IPAs) or old fashioneds Favorite joke: What's a pirate's favorite letter? (Immediately after the person responds "rrrrrr") - (In a pirate's voice) You think it'd be rrr but it's really the sea! You can find Chuck Thiel at the following locations: Irish Nobleman Pub- Wednesday at 8:00PM |
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Wyatt Fromknecht Hosting Since: 2022 |
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Hannah Day Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Hannah Day at the following locations: Five Star Bar- Monday at 7:30PM |
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Mike Matos Hosting Since: 2020 You can find Mike Matos at the following locations: Half Sour- Tuesday at 7:30PM Navigator Taproom- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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TJ Doherty Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Mike Atherton Hosting Since: 2021 |
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Jenni Tucker Hosting Since: 2021 From: da 'burbs, Chicago
College: Illinois Wesleyan University
Majors: History & Classics
Minors: Art History & Psychology
Honors: Ancient Mediterranean Slut Shaming
Favorite part of hosting: painstakingly selecting the perfectly related song for each question
Favorite Emoji:
Favorite Category: Mythology - we've got so much here: Greco-Roman, Norse, Mesoamerican, Oasis Reunions, Kanye West Quotes....
Ask me about my cats, Ramses and Creole You can find Jenni Tucker at the following locations: Draft Picks- Monday at 7:00PM(Trivia Bingo) Booker's Bar & Grill- Tuesday at 4:00PM Draft Picks- Tuesday at 7:00PM The Curragh Irish Pub- Wednesday at 7:30PM |
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Jimmy2 Hosting Since: 2020 |
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Gina Palm Hosting Since: 2021 You can find Gina Palm at the following locations: Pilot Project Brewing- Monday at 7:00PM The Pink Squirrel- Friday at 7:00PM |
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Danimal From: Needham, Massachusetts Demanding Free Shots Since: 2008 Is Also: Founder of W? FPT Dan enjoys the beat of his own drummer and is a man of many interests, so the whole trivia field is right up his alley. He is a proud Masshole, and a graduate of Boston College. After a move to Chicago in 2008, trivia began as a side project, but after a wonderful response from the city, it quickly became a full time operation. Dan runs the business, and writes all of the material for Whaddayaknow, taking great pride in the time and effort that goes into the content and product as a whole. Despite the vast new challenges of the current times, he still very much enjoys it and is embracing the possibilities of the new realm we're in. Hit him up any time at dan@freepubtrivia.com with feedback (or just to say hi); he appreciates the hell out of it! |
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Sarah Nellist Hosting Since: 2022 |
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