The hum of conversation and the clatter of pint glasses filled Third Window Brewing on a recent Tuesday evening. By 6:30 p.m., the taproom in downtown Santa Barbara was packed and buzzing with energy. A voice carried through the busy scene, announcing that the first round of trivia questions had just begun.
Long tables littered with whiteboards and dry-erase markers set the stage as teams settled in, their chatter rising as the night began.
Founded in 2021 by Daniel Schneider, Black Dog Trivia started almost by accident. Schneider, who had been working in animal care, found himself hosting trivia at bars around town and realized there was a gap for a more community-driven experience…