Biography
Ryan Budds is a comedian, trivia host, TV producer, and actor who has hosted over 10,000 in-person trivia events and comedy shows in LA and Chicago since 2006 and over 1,000 virtual trivia, bingo, and game shows since March 2020. He's hosted trivia for the cast of Ted Lasso, Family Guy, & even Harrison Ford! Before starting his hosting biz, Budds worked as a segment producer for Super Jacket Productions and Rob Dyrdek's Ridiculousness on MTV and also appeared in the first Sharknado movie. He's also appeared in other crazy movies like Airplane VS. Volcano, Jurassic Planet, and Snake Outta Compton, just to name a few of the more ridiculous titles. On TV, he's been on Beverly Hills Pawn, How I Met Your Mother, and FOX's Laughs. If you've been to other trivia nights, you'll always remember the questions but it's rare that you recall the host. Budds is great at getting to know you on the fly, and your friends and family will dig his group games, jokes, and challenges. In addition to hosting trivia, Budds can run engaging raffles for your fundraiser, customize questions for your occasion, and even officiate your wedding (he's done ten+ of them!) If you're looking for a flexible host, you've just found him.
Speech Topics
Trivia
• Individual or Team-based gameplay for up to 5,000 players • Everyone uses their smartphone to buzz in and score points; scores are exported to client at end of show • Award prizes for round winners or overall teams/players • Budds hosts the show on his Zoom, hops on your platform, or travels in-person • Everything is customizable: the rounds, the look, the logos & more; over 1200 topics to choose from • Great for fundraisers, corporate team building, birthdays & more!
Game Shows
• Individual or Team-based for up to 250 players • Recreations of popular shows like Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy & more • Host a single game or a variety of all game options • Customize puzzles, questions, and surveys based on your group • Pit a guest of honor against their friends, family, and colleagues • Include extra games like The 20 Sec Challenge, Group Scavenger Hunts and more! • In-person game shows include lock-out buzzers for competitive gameplay amongst your friends, family, and co-workers!
Additional Activities
• Karaoke With Budds! Get your crew singing up a storm of hits with simple, modern software and over 56,000 songs with excellent audio from a Bose speaker tower • Ice Breakers With Budds! Want to get to know your team? Have them fill out a supplied questionaire and let Budds interview them on the spot! Reveal key traits, stories, and fun facts about your colleagues without lifting a finger. Great for brand new teams • Married With Budds! Budds has married over a dozen couples and is a legal officiant. Let him tell your story in a fun and elegant way
Bingo
• Individual gameplay for up to 5,000 players • Players mark off cards digitally using their smartphones or with colorful ink daubers in person on printed cards • Number Bingo, Music Bingo, Picture Bingo and Trivia Bingo varieties • Customize shows with specific requests: 80s Music, Nerdy Movies, Holiday Trivia, Your Office/Group faces, the sky's the limit! • Award fun prizes to round winners • Get your crew singing, dancing, and laughing along with unique and memorable bingo games that engage all ages.
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Testimonials
"“Trivia with Budds was so much fun! This is our second time having the Virtual Trivia with Ryan and we can’t say enough good things. The entire time we were laughing and joking. Ryan is GREAT at what he does. You won’t be disappointed if you book him.”"
""Bingo with Ryan was so much fun. We had a family night with our kids and played with other families. What a great way to spend time with family in the comfort of your own home. Ryan was so entertaining, he kept it up beat and had a lot of trivia knowledge. The kids were cheering at the end, asking when we could do this again. Thanks Budds!""
""I would give Ryan 10 stars if possible! I've hired Ryan twice - first time for an company event (Employee Appreciation Week) and then since he was so awesome, I had him host a Trivia night at my personal party. Both times he was a HUGE hit. I can't recommend him highly enough! He customizes the questions for your group and everyone comes out a winner! If you want your guests to have fun - Invite Ryan Budds to your event!""
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The typical range for Ryan Budds's speaking fee is $4,000–$10,000. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Ryan Budds to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.What factors influence the speaker's fee?
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