• #Authoring Episode 26: She Wrote the Book on Jeopardy!

  • Nov 3 2020
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

#Authoring Episode 26: She Wrote the Book on Jeopardy!

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! For $1000, Alex, what is a fantastic new book from author Claire McNear? Culture and sports journalist McNear has written a delightful history not only of the game show itself, but she also chronicles the fascinating history of the impressive efforts of would-be contestants to get a spot on the ultimate trivia show.

    Aspiring competitors have built elaborate systems and spent years in some cases for the chance to show off their deep knowledge of everything from sports and history to literature and pop culture, and McNear shares their intense, endearing efforts.

    The author joins us today to talk about that and more, including those Jeopardy! sketches we all love on Saturday Night Live, the evolution of beloved host Alex Trebek’s 30+ years on the show, and what, and who, might be the future of Jeopardy!

    Resources:

    • Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! 
    • Claire McNear on Twitter
    • Claire McNear at The Ringer
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about #Authoring Episode 26: She Wrote the Book on Jeopardy!

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.