Bryan Nickel
Founder/Host
Bryan founded Vancouver Trivia Party in 2013. What started out as something fun to host quickly turned into something more when he found that not only was he having a great time with his audience interacting every week, he was also helping his clients increase their bottom line.
Now expanding into the corporate world with his experience as a trainer and sales manager with various companies, Bryan hosts team building and sales workshops that are fun and interactive.
When he's not doing trivia, he is a stay at home dad to his 3 kids having a great time exploring Vancouver every chance they get!
Emma is a settler living on the unceded, ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
By day they work as a project coordinator in health research, but by night you can often find them holding a microphone. They have hosted events throughout the city including the Vancouver Dyke March in 2018, and have been hosting weekly trivia nights with Vancouver Trivia Party since 2016.
They enjoy beer with friends, great tunes and floral button-downs.
Michael Unger
Host
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." Upon reading those words when he was eight, he was hooked on space. Though it wasn't until discovering Carl Sagan that he was inspired to be a science communicator.
Mike is the Program Coordinator at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, the co-boss at Nerd Nite Vancouver (bar lecture series), and currently the interim manager of Sci-CATS (Science Communication Action Team).
He is also one of our regular hosts and fills in on numerous occasions when we need him! He often is ready to go at a moment's notice and hosts a fantastic show!
Hayley Ashenden - Jones
Host
Hayley is the Video Communications Manager for the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium as well as a Freelance Producer.
Originally from the UK, Hayley has a cheeky British sense of humour, loves telling stories and making people giggle. She is a Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and Disney fanatic and loves games of every kind … oh! and she can never turn down a challenge!
Hayley spent years working in non-scripted TV producing all sorts of programs including many a quiz show where she would audition contestants by playing the show host… she was particularly good at Ann Robinson from Weakest Link! So watch out!
She loves all things trivia and aims to have a fun night out every time she hosts.
Denise De St. Croix
Host & Administrator
Denise loves all things music and you can almost always find her listening to something. Super eclectic in her musical tastes, you can find her listening to everything from Celtic, Opera, and Country to Alternative, Rock, and Heavy Metal. Iron Maiden is her all time favorite band, Bruce Dickinson is who she wants to be when she grows up! :-) It's because of this you will almost ALWAYS find her singing along to the music between questions!
Loving all things trivia, Denise enjoys visiting different bars, meeting new people who also enjoy learning new facts or testing their own knowledge.
Denise is a full time, stay-at-home mom to two kids and entertainer at heart who can't wait to meet you!!
Justin Reist
Host
Justin is an elementary school teacher, bike mechanic, musician, and killer homebrewer.
His love for trivia started when he showed up regularly as a player for the Sober Irishmen trivia team and has since taken to hosting here at VTP.
He loves beer, sports, family, and games of all kinds. Justin can be found riding around town on his beloved Moto Guzzi motorcycle or will fix your bicycle before you can say "Mesopotamia".
Jess Samuel
Host
Jess works in marketing and is originally from London, England. She loves the outdoorsy things that Canada has to offer, such as camping, hiking, snowboarding, and just general exploring.
You'll find Jess eating Sushi, in a brewery trying new beers, doing a downward dog in a yoga studio, or enjoying her guilty (okay - not-so-guilty) pleasure of reality TV. Wanna gossip about the Housewives or Drag Race? She's always up for a chat! Jess was a regular at trivia nights back in the UK, and is enjoying creating a fun atmosphere on the other side of the microphone for our players!
Hannah Snider
Host
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Rolando Fuentez Ruiz
Host
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Angel Lam
Host
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Jameson Rafter
Host
Born from darkness! Forged in steel! Filled with nougat!
Local boy Jameson has worked in the video game industry since 2006, currently as an audio production coordinator for one of Vancouver's longest-running independent studios. When he's not doing that he's beavering away at his online animated short films and co-hosting the podcast "Nothing Movies."
A consummate showman, Jameson has done everything from stand-up comedy, improv acting and event emceeing. He loves playing to a crowd and hopes you have as much fun at his trivia shows as he has hosting them.
Graham Fitzpatrick
Host
"Graham is a recovering accountant who appreciates anything silly, has been accused of dad humour on multiple occasions and takes Halloween costumes unusually seriously. Graham has discovered trivia hosting as an opportunity to be around healthy competition with a touch of whimsy, while delving into many different topics, including his favourites: maps/geography, sports and music.
An absurdly loyal Vancouver Canucks fan, Graham enjoys playing rollerhockey in the summer and ice hockey in the winter. He also dabbles in acoustic guitar, takes a keen interest in environmental matters and is often found cleaning up garbage around his Burnaby neighbourhood or taking care of the local stream."
Kenny Hammond
Host
Kenny Hammond, also known as "Kenny the Cod", is a born and raised Newfoundlander with a love for all things fishy. When he's not busy being an electrician, you can find him at the dock reeling in the biggest catch of the day. His secret to success? Bait made of his grandmother's secret recipe fish chowder.
In his free time, Kenny can be found practicing his seagull impressions, perfecting his "screech-in" ceremony, and playing a mean game of "Kenny and the Cod" with his buddies. He's also an enthusiastic member of the "Newfoundland and Labrador Beard Growers Association" and has won several awards for his impressive facial hair. Don't let his silly antics fool you, Kenny takes his cod very seriously, he'll defend it with his life and will make sure no one messes with it.
Kiera Hart
Quizmaster
'Kiera lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her very spoiled cat, and has been writing trivia questions and word puzzles galore for the past 5 years. Her obsession with competitive quizzing began at the age of 15, when she was the local radio station 'Battle of the Brains' carry-over champion for 18 days straight.
Away from work, Kiera loves cooking & eating out, live music & comedy, watching sport (cricket and rugby league) and swimming. She always has a craft or model-building project on the go, and is rapidly running out of space to display her creations!
Ashley Storvold
Trivia Host
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