This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America’s Favorite Quiz Show

Sony Music Entertainment / SPTV
This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America’s Favorite Quiz Show

For the last 60 years, one TV program has kept us coming back for more. How did Jeopardy! first capture the American imagination? Join host Buzzy Cohen as he peels back the curtain on the quintessential quiz show that made it cool to be smart. We'll go behind the scenes with contestants, staffers, and fans to explore the show’s history — including longtime host Alex Trebek — relive favorite moments, and uncover the magic behind the big blue gameboard. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  1. 08/30/2023

    Stars…They’re Just Like Us (Jeopardy! Contestants)

    Since 1992, celebrities — from actors and comedians to news anchors and politicians — have duked it out on Stage 10 to become Jeopardy! champions and win millions of dollars for charity. Hear stars like Regis Philbin and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar take their place behind the podiums, and follow Michael McKean’s journey to dominating Celebrity Jeopardy! To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  2. 08/23/2023

    Live from New York…It’s Jeopardy!

    Alex Trebek once said that he didn’t mind the SNL parodies of Jeopardy! — in fact, he loved them because they meant he, and the show, had “arrived.” The SNL sketches — Celebrity Jeopardy! and Black Jeopardy! — might be some of the most well-known parodies of the show. How did they reflect Jeopardy!’s popularity and cement its enduring cultural appeal? To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min

  3. 08/16/2023

    The Making of a Jeopardy! Champion

    You’ve watched them play night after night. You’ve followed their unbelievable streaks and stats. In the last few years, a growing number of Jeopardy! champions have captured the public’s attention for their lengthy runs and aggressive strategies. What allowed them to rise? What tactics do they use? And what does their success signal about the future of America’s favorite quiz show? To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min

  4. 08/09/2023

    You Got "The Call"...Now What?!

    Over the years, thousands of contestants have competed on Stage 10. That’s a lot of people…and a lot of different paths to Jeopardy!. But the thing is, when you ask contestants how they prepared for their big shot, the stories are more varied — and more unexpected — than you might think. In this episode, we hear from several contestants about how they got themselves game-ready. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min

  5. 08/02/2023

    So Long, Everybody!

    On March 6, 2019, Alex Trebek shared a public message, explaining that he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. His announcement shocked and saddened people across the world. In this episode, we hear from those who were closest to Alex about how he approached the next 20 months. What did those final weeks feel like…and how did Alex and the Jeopardy! team maneuver them together? How did the show, and its loyal viewers, prepare for the next chapter of Jeopardy!? To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  6. 07/26/2023

    Jeopardy! Love Stories, On and Off Stage 10

    You might not think Jeopardy! creates the ideal conditions for romance, but several contestants would tell you otherwise. Stories of love, on and off Stage 10. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min

  7. 07/19/2023

    Jeopardy!’s On

    For millions of people, watching Jeopardy! is a beloved routine — something to look forward to, a reason to gather with family and friends, and even, a way to cheer on a friend? This week, we celebrate the ways that people watch — and love — America's favorite quiz show. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  8. 07/12/2023

    Being Seen on Jeopardy!

    Every Jeopardy! contestant faces the same moment of vulnerability — once your game airs, suddenly you're in front of the whole world, at least for a little while. And all that attention? It might not be what you imagined before you went on the show. Being catapulted into the public eye can bring on the highest of highs...and some harder moments, too. Dive into the complex aftermath of being on Jeopardy! with three contestants, including host Buzzy Cohen. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
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For the last 60 years, one TV program has kept us coming back for more. How did Jeopardy! first capture the American imagination? Join host Buzzy Cohen as he peels back the curtain on the quintessential quiz show that made it cool to be smart. We'll go behind the scenes with contestants, staffers, and fans to explore the show’s history — including longtime host Alex Trebek — relive favorite moments, and uncover the magic behind the big blue gameboard. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  • Creator
    Sony Music Entertainment / SPTV
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures TV

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