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2026 Best Overall

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Big Bad Music Trivia

Former WNCI drive-time host Mark Dantzer's free two-hour name-that-tune night with monthly theme weeks.

1086 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201

Rotating weekly shows; Budd Dairy Food Hall Wednesdays typically 7 to 9 p.m. Confirm markdantzer.com/trivia and venue event pages.

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Why Big Bad Music Trivia Is Our Best Overall Pick

Big Bad Music Trivia is hosted by Mark Dantzer, who was the afternoon drive host on WNCI 97.9 and Mix 97.1 and the morning host on Mix 107.9 before moving into mobile DJ work. His show is a two-hour name-that-tune night built from six categories, a halftime and a final montage, for teams of two to ten. Each month he adds a theme week such as 80s, Movie Soundtracks, Taylor Swift or Showtunes. There is no registration and no fee to play, and bars can book a weekly show for $275 a week.

  • Hosted by former WNCI 97.9 DJ Mark Dantzer
  • Six categories plus a final montage
  • Free, with no registration

Know before you go

Big Bad Music Trivia is Mark Dantzer's name-that-tune show and the Best Overall pick on our best trivia ranking. Dantzer is a WNCI DJ legend who still rotates the fun, classic format across multiple Columbus rooms, including Wednesday nights at Budd Dairy Food Hall in Italian Village. Teams of two to ten show up without a registration fee.

Monthly theme weeks keep regulars guessing. Club owners can book recurring nights through markdantzer.com, and private custom shows are offered for groups.

Parking
Budd Dairy and Italian Village street or lot parking depending on the night's venue.
Reservations
No registration and no fee to play for public shows; private bookings available through Mark.
Tip
Follow Mark Dantzer and the venue socials the week of your night because the show rotates locations.