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Austin Rogers

Trivia Expert

Austin Rogers is a trivia expert based in New York City, NY. Austin has hosted Pub Quiz trivia for nearly 20 years. In 2017 he became a Jeopardy! Champion with a 12-game winning streak, later becoming a Jeopardy! All Star and one of the top 20 Jeopardy! players of all time. In 2022, he released his first book, The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar, which later evolved into the card game The Ultimate Card Deck of Pub Quiz Trivia. Austin co-founded Smartest Studios, an interactive digital gaming studio presenting trivia games for Major League Baseball, Harlem Globetrotters, Wicked on Broadway, and more. Austin hosts trivia for corporations, private events, and for a weekly standing show. He has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, The Late-Late Show with James Corden, CNBC, and CBS Morning News, and is a series regular on multiple History Channel programs, including The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd and Hazardous History with Henry Winkler.

Favorite Piece of Advice

Looking to host a trivia night at your local bar? Remember one thing: pub quiz exists for the sole reason of generating revenue at an establishment on an otherwise quieter night. Trivia nights are the business of driving business.

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Co-authored Articles (12)

The Office Trivia Quiz

You’ve seen ''The Office'', but how well do you really know the show? Throughout the course of 9 seasons and over 200 episodes, a lot went down (remember that time Dwight almost set everyone in the office on fire?). ...

Harry Potter Trivia Quiz

Calling all Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs, and Slytherins! We’ve put together the ultimate ''Harry Potter'' trivia quiz for fans of this magical wizarding world (whether you prefer the books, the films, or both)...

140+ Fun Food Trivia Questions (with Answers)

Fun trivia questions for all ages!Whether you’re planning a food-themed trivia night or you just want to test your food knowledge, we’ve got the trivia questions you need. Our culinary quiz covers everything from kid...

The 345 Best Quiz & Trivia Team Names of All Time

Clever trivia team names for film, TV, music, and food loversIf you're a regular at trivia night, you know that having a great trivia team name is just as important as acing all the questions. But how do you come up with...

25 Fun & Unique Trivia Categories For Your Next Game Night

Plus 260+ example questions to inspire youHistory, Arts & Literature, Science, Sports, General Knowledge…with so many trivia categories out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight! Luckily, we’ve compiled a thor...

210+ Great Music Trivia Questions for Game Night

Challenge friends with trivia questions from every music genreReady to dazzle your friends on game night with your deep knowledge of music? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a list of over 210 ...

140 Marvel Trivia Questions & Answers, from Easy to Super Difficult

Show off your knowledge of Marvel comics & the MCULooking for the ultimate list of Marvel trivia questions for your next trivia night, or just to test your own knowledge? You’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a t...

110 Multiple-Choice Trivia Questions & Answers

The ultimate list of multi-choice trivia questions for game night Ready to show how good you are at trivia? Well, you’ve come to the right place! This article gives you multiple-choice trivia questions about history, s...

100+ of the Most Hilarious Trivia Questions (with Answers) 😂

Witty and random trivia questions for kids and adults Trivia night is fun and challenging—and with these side-splitting questions, it’s also funny! Make your trivia buds crack up with these hilarious (but accurate!) ...

155+ American History Trivia Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Explore American history (and beyond) through the centuriesHow well do you actually know American history? Are you a history buff—or are you just looking to show off your trivia skills to friends? Either way, you’ve ...

Beyoncé: 40 Fascinating Facts About the Musical Icon 🐝

Learn all about Queen Bey’s family, albums, & Grammy awardsWhether you refer to her as Queen Bey, Yoncé, or “Motha,” there’s no question that Beyoncé is one of the most successful and beloved musical artists an...

How to

Host a Game Show

Game shows have been a staple of television for decades and can be a great way to have fun with family and friends. Hosting a game show may seem easy when you watch the pros do it, but there are some important things to ...