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Roy Cohen

Trivia Expert

Roy Cohen is a trivia expert and host, also known as That Trivia Guy, based in California and New Jersey. Roy is the creator of Team Trivia, a professionally hosted custom-designed game where teams compete against one another in a game of mental agility. Roy is the author of books on trivia and alternate learning strategies in math, including "That’s Interesting", a book filled with 100 trivia questions and answers with additional interesting anecdotes. He volunteers at local schools teaching math in his free time and previously had a 30-year career on Wall Street.

Education

  • BBA, Finance, Baruch College

Favorite Piece of Advice

No matter how full you think your brain is, there’s always room for more–especially if it’s interesting!

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Forum Comments (2)

What are the best types of trivia questions?
When I started hosting trivia events, I quickly realized that some questions were too hard. People would say, "We can't figure it out, even as a team." So, I adjusted the content to include a mix of easy and hard questions, which made people feel more engaged and willing to participate. Eventually, I found the right balance, and people seemed to enjoy it. The questions are best when they are fun, educational, and interesting.

I believe my approach stands out because my content could be used in high schools and colleges. I prioritize questions that are educational and thought-provoking. For example, if I hear an interesting lyric in a rock and roll song, I'll develop a question from it. A new one I haven't used yet is, "What is the name of the song that repeats the lyrics 'a little bit softer now' 17 times and 'a little bit louder now' 12 times?" The answer is "Shout" by the Isley Brothers.

Sometimes, I create unique questions you won't find anywhere else. For instance, I once looked up how many number-one songs the Beatles had on the Billboard chart—it's 20. I use these types of questions to break ties at the end of my events.
What’s the easiest way to start playing trivia?
Just find a local bar. Most bars have trivia nights. If you're alone, there are usually groups of three or four people who won't mind you joining. But you can't be shy. If you're shy, no one will talk to you. Just walk up and say, "Would you mind if I join you?"

There are also tons of trivia shows on TV. For example, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? had a famous moment when the first million-dollar winner used his phone-a-friend lifeline to call his dad just to say, "I don't need your help. I just wanted to let you know I'm about to win a million dollars." It's moments like that that make trivia fun and memorable.

If you're looking to play trivia, just Google "trivia near me" and you'll find plenty of opportunities.

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