About this episode
The episode explores the cultural significance and history of the game show Jeopardy, including discussions about its host Alex Trebek and various trivia-related topics.
This. Is. Jeopardy. (00:00) - Crying on Wikipedia (01:55) - We’re in the same house (05:23) - Jeopardy (11:41) - Forever culturally relevant (15:50) - Inside Jeopardy (19:49) - Alex Trebek (25:20) - Lisa Ann Walter (26:21) - Trying out for Jeopardy (28:34) - The tournaments (37:02) - Why we’re really here (42:40) - Qualifying (43:50) - Alex Trebek on X-Files (44:40) - Jeopardy blunders (46:36) - Ken Jennings (48:30) - Drew Goins (53:05) - The joy of Jeopardy (56:05) - Who goes on Jeopardy? (58:35) - “It makes my brain feel calm” (01:01:01) - It’s queer af Support the show at https://ko-fi.com/matthorton We’re on Bluesky @cantletitgo.gay! Join The Worst Garbage Discord! Find AC at acfacci.com Find Matt at MattHorton.LIVE Art by Scout ( https://ko-fi.com/humblegoat ) Music by Ethan Geller Geese / Meese clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljaha9AYnSk Jeopardy bloopers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpreLSIln_M Alex Trebek on X-Files - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1K5Y1ZOZw8 Resources on Palestine Palestine Solidarity Toolkit Donate to Palestinian organizations providing relief and services in Gaza and the West Bank: Middle East Children’s Alliance Medical Aid for Palestine…
People in this episode
Hosts: Matt, AC
Topics covered
- Jeopardy
- Cultural relevance
- Game shows
- Television history
- Alex Trebek
- Trivia competitions
- Queer representation
Keywords
- Jeopardy
- Alex Trebek
- game show
- trivia
- cultural relevance
- television
- Ken Jennings
- Lisa Ann Walter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wikipedia, Jeopardy, BDS Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Medical Aid for Palestine, Al-Awda Health and Community Association, Hebron International Resource Network, Operation Olive Branch
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