About
Stewpendous Productions is a Chicago-based full-fledged entertainment business delivering joy with weekly trivia shows and curated game shows to bars and corporations alike. There is no event too big or too small to deliver Stewpendous FUN to your FUNction. Stew combines knowledge and nostalgia to create an amazing trivia show versus just a trivia "game". Anyone can ask a question - not everyone can entertain a room full of people. A Stewpendous show is entertaining, fun, and builds community, There is no greater prize than knowledge!
OUR FOUNDER
Stew Jamesson
Stew Jamesson, your chief facilitator of fun, is a performer with a degree in theatre and years of hands-on training from Walt Disney World Resorts. For the past 5 years, Stewpendous Productions has gone from an idea to a full-fledged business delivering joy with weekly trivia shows and events across the city of Chicago. From local bars, non-profit organizations, and school functions to big corporate companies. There is no opportunity to be too big or too small to deliver Stewpendous fun to your function.
INTRODUCING YOUR HOSTS
The Sparkle Squad
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Sam Stroming
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Probably Sharkboy and Lavagirl (who both happen to be named Taylor and one who happened to become a werewolf later).
The first concert you attended?
Dave Matthews (for my dad lol)
What is the perfect condiment?
Relish! You can tell it's delightful just by the name.
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Dane Larson
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Jessica Alba in Fantastic Four (2005)!
The first concert you attended?
Delta Rae!
What is the perfect condiment?
That's a tough one, hot sauce is versatile and there are so many options, that's what I'm going with! Hot sauce!
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Ashley Stenner
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Dylan & Cole Sprouse
The first concert you attended?
Flight of the Concords
What is the perfect condiment?
Honey or Dijon mustard or in done cases- peanut butter
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Cam Cylkowski
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Keira Knightley or Natalie Portman
The first concert you attended?
Creed
What is the perfect condiment?
Cry Baby Craig's Hot Sauce - it's dumb good!
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Matthew Keeley
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Amanda Bynes - Amanda please!
The first concert you attended?
Alice Cooper, the king of shock rock
What is the perfect condiment?
I’m torn between Cholua hot sauce and mayo chip
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Rachel Herriges
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Ross Lynch (From Austin and Ally)
The first concert you attended?
Miley Cyrus (She rode a motorcycle in the air which was super cool)
What is the Perfect Condiment?
Mayonnaise (I could eat it by the spoonful)
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Katie Delicath
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Brendan Frasier in George of the Jungle. IYKYK
The first concert you attended?
Hillary Duff! I think it was in 2003, I bought a concert tee with my allowance and wore it everywhere
What is the perfect condiment?
Cholula Hot Sauce. I keep a tiny bottle in my purse
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Jenny Hoppes
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Neil Armstrong. I was obsessed with the astronaut Neil Armstrong for some reason as a kid and every single day in first grade, I would bring my tiny Neil Armstrong figurine in my pocket to school and take him back home with me.
The first concert you attended?
It was the Owl City concert in Cleveland! Went with my sister and my dad and owl city came out in a full owl fur-body suit. It was AWESOME and so silly! I remember the fancy bathroom had nice mints and a bathroom attendant. I was like 7?
What is the perfect condiment?
Aïoli! Bornes points if it’s a garlic butter aïoli!
SPARKLE SQUAD HOST
Michael Dwiggins
Who was your first celebrity crush?
The first concert you attended?
What is the perfect condiment?
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM
Entertainment
Anyone can read a question but not everyone can entertain. That’s why we are a trivia show and not a trivia game.
Fun
During your time with Stewpendous Productions, you are going to have good old fashion fun. You’ll share some laughs with your friends, some delicious food, perhaps a drink or two, and certainly have a good time.
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community
We strive to make our shows a space where you feel safe, comfortable and your authentic self. We want to be your weekly destination for bars, the reason for family and friends to gather for special celebrations, and your incentive for coworkers to get together for reasons outside of a standard work meeting. Creating a community space that teams return to every week and connect with other teams doing the same is one of the things I’m most proud of.
Escapism
Life has its challenges and daily obstacles. Work can be taxing and get on your last nerve. Having a place where you leave all of that at the front door and step into a quizzical good time is like electrolytes for the soul rejuvenating you and making you feel better than you did before you walked in to participate in a Stewpendous Productions Show.
Knowledge
You probably won’t know every answer but you’ll certainly finish knowing something you didn’t know coming in. No greater prize to win than knowledge.