9 episodes

The live trivia app 'HQ Trivia' was once the obsession of the internet, garnering millions of players and an international spotlight. But then it all went wrong. From 'The Ringer' Podcast Network, ‘Boom/Bust: HQ Trivia’ is an exploration of the spectacular rise and fall of the massively popular app, reported and hosted by Alyssa Bereznak.

Boom/Bust: HQ Trivia The Ringer

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 607 Ratings

The live trivia app 'HQ Trivia' was once the obsession of the internet, garnering millions of players and an international spotlight. But then it all went wrong. From 'The Ringer' Podcast Network, ‘Boom/Bust: HQ Trivia’ is an exploration of the spectacular rise and fall of the massively popular app, reported and hosted by Alyssa Bereznak.

    The Future of Trivia, TV, Everything | HQ Trivia

    The Future of Trivia, TV, Everything | HQ Trivia

    HQ will last forever, right?
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    • 29 min
    The Sweetgreen Incident | HQ Trivia

    The Sweetgreen Incident | HQ Trivia

    Is going viral a good thing? 
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    • 24 min
    Partners and Rivals | HQ Trivia

    Partners and Rivals | HQ Trivia

    Why do so many Silicon Valley partnerships fail?
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    • 26 min
    What Are We? | HQ Trivia

    What Are We? | HQ Trivia

    Are we a tech company or a media company?
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    • 36 min
    Colin | HQ Trivia

    Colin | HQ Trivia

    Why are we even doing this?
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    • 30 min
    HCoup | HQ Trivia

    HCoup | HQ Trivia

    Who is really in charge?
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    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
607 Ratings

607 Ratings

kevpasos ,

Great Pod!

What a riveting podcast!

buseymania ,

Very drawn out

I could only get through the first 25 minutes, and then when the host interviews her mom about the HQ host, I had to tap out. Seems like the Ringer must have an episode or time quota to fill it with so many bland personal stories.

Eee Em Bee ,

Sad Story

For Scott it must’ve been really frustrating, as essentially the star of a new hit show, to come to the realization that it will never stay that way because he bad bosses.

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