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6/5/23 "What Are
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Sarah and Buzzy host and quickly mention J! showing in finale of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel even though Sarah is only half-way through the last season.

Brad Rutter got a mention since he is in the J! clip and was interviewed by Vulture. Brad says he is always up for playing J! again and as J!'s highest money winner he could be in the JiT.

Buzzy was on KTLA: https://ktla.com/entertainment/buzzy-co ... n-podcast/ to talk about the podcast and the TV hosts are fans of J!

6:20 the 5/29 week of games:
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There is some kind of J! reference in the new Spider-Verse movie and the category of WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? worked out well as the movie studio wanted a J! category to help promote the movie and the writers were already working on a masked category. The Shameik Moore clue was added to fill out the category.

Travis Lee would like to come back for a couples tourney as his wife is a good player. Buzzy is not eligible but his wife Elisha is good at recognizing celebrities and at pop culture while Buzzy's strength is more with academic clues.

Sarah loved nailing the clues in the DISNEY ENDINGS category and had considered going to Disneyland to ride Splash Mountain one last time before its closing.

Nathan had tried out 3 times for J! unlike Buzzy who only had to try out once to get on.

The hosts could understand Ilhana betting $0 on SPORTS & THE MOVIES since the category can let a contestant know if that is not a good area for someone.

That led into Buzzy and Sarah wishing players would bet more on Daily Doubles since they have the information of previous clues in the category.

Brad Rutter was noted for saying advice for contestants on stage is, "Don't be a blind guesser" off the FJ! category. It's better to keep you mind blank going into the clue instead of thinking ahead what the clue might be about.

Sarah got to see an early performance of Bad Cinderella as part of working on the Andrew Lloyd Webber category. With the show closing it will be the first time in 43 years with no Webber show on Broadway.

When the category came out it was already known that the Webber show would be closing for unfortunate timing.

Ad for Buzzy J! podcast 17:00-17:40.
Jared called himself a Dorkapotamus at post chat after the June 2 game and Sarah then wrote that in for Mayim's 6/5 opening.
20:30 Questions - Greg asks how reversing judging decisions goes. There can be a protest lodged by a contestant or the judges will look into questionable responses on their own.

Some of the staff is in the studio at the judges table with it being writers and researchers and other staff is in the library during taping with access to many sources.

A stop can can be asked for to halt taping to research something and the staff tries to time it for ad breaks and before a DD plays.

The host has a script that includes DNA for do not accept and ACC for other acceptable responses.

Buzzy recalls a starts & ends with H category and he said ham sandwich. Alex ruled him wrong when the host wanted hero sandwich and Buzzy protested. The decision was reversed and it turned out that Alex had overlooked or forgotten that ham sandwich was marked as acceptable.

Sometimes a contestant will protest another contestant's response and a contestant coordinator will relay that to the judges to check into.

When there is doubt about what a contestant said the show staffers will listen again. Sometimes a contestant can't believe their own wrong response, but a replay will show the wrong thing was indeed said.

Libby asks if there is an advantage to ringing in first. Somehow Libby thought the person who rings in first has some kind of edge going into the next clue. Not mechanically, but having control to know where the next clue is going can help a player.

During breaks the players can be given advice about ringing in too early or too late. During game play it can be hard for a player to know where their timing is off.

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MarkBarrett wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:41 pmDuring game play it can be hard for a player to know where their timing is off.
A thousand times yes.
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6/12/23 - "Who is Ken Jennings?" (29:13)

Sarah & Buzzy host

The host remarks from last week about betting big on DDs went viral getting attention from many places.

Before getting to the 6/5 week of games Sarah & Buzzy gave a plug for Ken's new book 100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife and that Ken will be on The View on 6/13 and will have tour stops in L.A., Portland, Seattle and Salt Lake City.

2:00 6/5 week of games:
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Sarah and Buzzy saw posts by Jared on Reddit and also saw his YT video:
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The hosts appreciated Jared betting big on DDs even though he missed them in game he lost. Buzzy wants Jared to train for FJ! clues for the CWC.

Suresh got mentions for his come-from-behind wins.

Sarah liked the S-LESS, CHAPS category while Buzzy (working on a book about '90s trivia) liked the A '90s KID category.

Sarah & Buzzy noted comments from Kristine & Collette about not wanting to go viral for not knowing so many clues and the hosts thought 23 triple stumpers is the record.

Ad from 8:00 to 9:40

The hosts thought Jared & Suresh would be a good team and Buzzy cracked that Suresh must have lit candles in a summoning circle to get those wins from second place.
11:35 chat with Ken Jennings. The book coming out tomorrow is his 13th (7 are the Junior Guides). Buzzy met Ken for the first time at All-Stars Draft.

Ken talked about hosting J! and is more comfortable with the job now and the supportive staff at J! helps. Masters was a good time with the looser atmosphere and funny.

Buzzy's "This is Jeopardy!" podcast gave Ken a chance to hear some clips he had not heard since 2004. Ken did not always watch his games during his run.

22:30 Questions - Mark (not me) asks if the Masters had a practice round. Yes, on press & promo day so other distractions going on. The players could not always see the complete board or hear the clues, but they did get some short practice. 5/6 had been on recently anyway.

Ari asks about switching from the 3 individual podia back to the 1-piece unit. The J! staff have found they like the separation and it works better for individual camera shots for HD TV presentation.

That led into wondering about the host being closer to the players for the chat segment and going across like Alex used to do. Now it would be trickier with more steps across with the players separated and a stage hazard of a part of the floor higher.

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6/19/23 "What is a ToC Qualifying Win?" (32:36)

Sarah & Buzzy host

Happy birthday to Buzzy's wife, Elisha and to Sarah's daughter, 10, who went to Disneyland. Happy Father's Day to Buzzy's dad, Maurice, Buzzy himself and Sarah's husband, Chris. Buzzy likes a nap every Sunday afternoon.

The hosts talked about the "This is Jeopardy!" podcast and the recent eps. about Ken's run, the non-winners, and Watson.

5:30 the 6/12 week of games:
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Comments about Suresh not knowing how to tie a tie while Buzzy knew how to from age 4 or 5.

Sarah and Co. would not have made Ken do the clue to plug his book and that was for Mayim to do.

Suresh will spend his money on travel and was inspired about seeing the world from the Clue Crew work of Sarah and Jimmy. Jimmy's favorite place is Rome and Sarah's favorite is Antarctica.

Sarah talks to champs at end of taping day if they have won at least 4 games. Talk with Suresh after 4th win at 12:50
Suresh was a couch contestant but inspired to try out after hearing about Alex's cancer announcement. Suresh's goal was to win a game and he was in Japan shortly before his J! taping.

Sarah said there was a good chance Suresh would qualify for the ToC since all 4xers from last go-around did, but did not guarantee it.

Suresh would like to take a trip with his family and go to South America plus put some of his winnings toward a college fund. Suresh would like to see Iguazú Falls which Alex did not get to see.
Chat with Suresh over at 16:00

Suresh won 6 games to be 7th make it that far with Cris, Ray, Troy, Stephen, Hannah and Ben.

16:50 - 17:25 an ad for "This is J!" podcast.

Suzanne's win was a Sarah hat trick of 3/3 on DDs, a runway and correct on the FJ! clue.

Buzzy wants to add a feature on podcast to know what Thursday contestants ate for lunch at the taping break after first three games of the day. It could be part of Season 2 of the podcast.

Andy of The Jeopardy Fan! got a mention from Buzzy remembering Andy's "Jeopardy! Live Panel" that asked the lunch question.

Sarah and Buzzy want to know what people like about "Inside J!" (or don't like) and they think about the structure of it for Season 2.

Buzzy was at the taping and went to the post office after the day was over. Buzzy saw Ben and was able to congratulate him for winning.
The taping for 6/12-6/16 was Corina Nusu's last day working for J!

23:00 Questions - Brenda: https://j-archive.com/showplayer.php?player_id=13132 wonders about the buzzer being more about timing than speed as practicing at home is not like actual studio conditions.

Buzzy plugged Fritz Holznagel's buzzer app and advocates for practicing reaction time. Players can learn how to adjust timing to find the sweet spot like Mattea did in one of the Masters games with DJ! Round better than J! Round.

Players can get some help about buzzer timing during breaks and even more at rehearsals about being too slow or too fast.

Ian wonders about the open pan shot of the audience and the visible desk/table to the left of the shot. The desk is used for the Inside J! podcast and during pandemic regulations seated a couple of staff members who could not fit along main judges table.

For a time Michael Harris did his enabling there alongside standards & practices Matthew Gottfried. They are now back at main table.

Carlos & Alexa from podcast team have sat there, but Carlos who tracks stats likes being in his office more to do that task.

Members of the social digital team have sat there as well as Mayim's son. The preference is to have someone there and not have it empty.

Perhaps sitting there could be a giveaway prize at a taping.

The desk could also work if a live J! airing happens as the Sarah and cohort could report from there during breaks.

Next week: The 6/19 week of games.
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Sarah seemed to back off the idea of four game qualifiers automatically making it, although she did still say that a four-game winner had good chances.
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6/26/23 "What is a
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Sarah & Buzzy host and open with talking about who might replace Pat Sajak:
Ryan Seacrest, Whoopi, Maggie Sajak, Stephen A. Smith or Buzzy jokingly adds his name to the list

J! and WoF have to work out taping days for next season as they share the control room and have to tape on different days

Burns Cameron's passing got a mention and Burns played in Celebrity J! with Mel Brooks. For UToC finals Ken signed in at hotel as Burns Cameron as he (and other finalists) were not to use their real names to hide identity of finalists. Ken lost his key and had trouble getting new key since his i.d. did not match as Burns Cameron.

The hosts looking for suggestions about next season of podcast got one to have producer Alexa change her name so as not to affect Alexa devices of listeners. Buzzy joked they would call her Siri.

6:55-7:30 Ad after beep boops for 6/19 week of games:
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A runaway is a runaway and that's what Ben did on the Monday game. Sarah acknowledges the game had tough clues, but clearly wanted to place the blame more on the players than the clues. The writers did write the clues and they were done filming before the writers strike.

It was just bad luck of those particular 3 players and with a different set of players it could have gone better.

Sarah likes getting new careers introduced such as the cryptocurrency & angel investor and the scrum master.

Ben wore a pin with an image of Alex Trebek with mustache and Sarah approved it as well as all other pins have to get her approval to wear on air.

Buzzy noted Ben mentioning Keith Williams and The Final Wager with the advice of betting as if your opponents will miss the FJ! clue.

There was a side discussion about Taylor Swift tickets to go with the "touch ticket" clue which Sarah had right. Buzzy & family are going to see the concert but 4-year-old changed her mind and wants a babysitter instead when realizing how loud it would be at the show.

Michael Davies wears Stan Smith shoes came up because of the Adidas clue.

Buzzy is reminded of himself in watching Ben as he gets the W even if the stats are not the best. Buzzy has trouble following Ben's FJ! wagers and the reasoning behind some of them.

19:50 chat with Ben - Ben did have ToC as a goal and is excited and grateful to know he gets to play again in the ToC. Ben's "Cris Pannullo, I'm coming for you" was something Ben asked to direct to the camera when chating with Sarah, but does not want Cris to take it personally.

Ben will spend money on a down payment for upgraded house and some silly stuff and will keep in touch with other players he taped with during his run. With the right board Ben feels he can beat anyone and liked the extra confidence he got from playing at the champ's podium.
22:28 questions and Shannon asks for her mom why some players are introduced as "from" and others are "originally from"? Someone may have recently moved but wants to acknowledge where they are originally from and that is usually allowed.

Buzzy did Los Angeles and did not realize he may have been able to do originally from New Jersey.

Sydney asks about Johnny Gilbert doing intros in post-production and Sarah doing intro in the studio.

Johnny is welcome to return to do the job in the studio anytime he wants or show up like he did for the ToC and J! Honors last year. Johnny has a good set-up at home and does the work after the taping session is over.

From home Johnny is able to stream the J! taping live and when the games are done he will comment on the games and the players and go right intro recording his part.

One time Buzzy asked Johnny to record an out message for Buzzy's voicemail and J.G. declined because everyone would want him to do it. Johnny laughed when Buzzy asked just for ToC winners?

Jimmy once got Johnny to sing "Happy Birthday" for Sarah in a recorded message.

Johnny is the last of the original staff members from the 1984- J! incarnation.

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MarkBarrett wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:05 pm 22:28 questions and Shannon asks for her mom why some players are introduced as "from" and others are "originally from"? Someone may have recently moved but wants to acknowledge where they are originally from and that is usually allowed.
I thought LA area residents were frequently requested to identify themselves as 'originally from' so it didn't seem like everyone was from LA.
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alietr wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:27 pm
MarkBarrett wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:05 pm 22:28 questions and Shannon asks for her mom why some players are introduced as "from" and others are "originally from"? Someone may have recently moved but wants to acknowledge where they are originally from and that is usually allowed.
I thought LA area residents were frequently requested to identify themselves as 'originally from' so it didn't seem like everyone was from LA.
That was the initial intent in the mid-'80s. Their contestant pool is geographically diverse enough now that they don't really need to do that anymore. For a few years recently they banned "originally from" altogether. It made a return during the pandemic when they relied heavily on local contestants again, and stuck around after that.

Season 31: ~63
Season 32: ~52
Seasons 33-36: 0
Season 37: ~114
Season 38: ~17
Season 39 (so far): ~24

It would have been nice for Sarah and Buzzy to dive into those details more deeply, and to give information about why the decision was made to nix "originally from" in the first place. It seems they feel like if a question can be disposed of with a superficial answer, that is preferable to muddying things up with details.
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Stephen A. Smith? Seriously?
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Robert K S wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:42 pm
It would have been nice for Sarah and Buzzy to dive into those details more deeply, and to give information about why the decision was made to nix "originally from" in the first place. It seems they feel like if a question can be disposed of with a superficial answer, that is preferable to muddying things up with details.
When I asked to use "originally from" before taping, I seem to recall Corina mention that it wouldn't be an issue because I'm from a state that's not often represented on the show. Even though I've now lived south of Boston for several years, I always wanted to be introduced as from Vermont because that's how most of my friends/acquaintances know me.

I'm probably misremembering something I read a while back, but I thought that the nixing had to do with more easily marketing to a contestant's current local affiliate. I also wouldn't be shocked if the contestant coordinators got tired of selecting contestants from certain markets only to have them ask to use a different city on the show and mess up their work on that front.
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threearruda wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:31 pm I'm probably misremembering something I read a while back, but I thought that the nixing had to do with more easily marketing to a contestant's current local affiliate. I also wouldn't be shocked if the contestant coordinators got tired of selecting contestants from certain markets only to have them ask to use a different city on the show and mess up their work on that front.
Seems right.

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Buzzy may jest, but I would happily watch Wheel again were he to take the hosting job.

Glad that Burns Cameron was mentioned and remembered.

Brief commentary on the commentary on the week's games:
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Yeah, the contestants may not have been at the top of their game on Monday's episode, but I'll maintain that the clues for the movie crossover category were badly written. Sorry, hosts.

I like Ben's confidence, though I get it if it comes off as arrogance to some, and I do hope he studies super hard in the time between now and the ToC. To be the man, you've gotta beat the man! Or something like that.
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Cross off Whoopi, Stephen A, Vanna and Buzzy. It's Ryan.
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7/3/23 "What are Back-to-Back Runaway Victories?" (31:55)

Sarah & Buzzy host and don't pretend the podcast was taped today. Buzzy is with his family in Palm Springs with no fireworks for the benefit of their dog. Sarah is in Michigan to do the lake thing for the 4th.

Louis Virtel got a mention for calling Ryan Seacrest the "consonant professional".

The hosts got a plug in for "This is Jeopardy!" latest episode about the Clue Crew.

Buzzy recalls a Slumdog Millionaire moment of talking with Alex about the Caribbean and then a Leeward Islands clue came up.

Sarah recalled the J8 clue from this game: https://j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=1083

For 8 weeks of summer the podcast will have interviews with Masters player and perhaps future Masters as well plus chats with Cris, Ray, Ben Chan.

10:45 a quick mention that Sarah and Michael Davies will share plans about Season 40 when they can.

11:10 ad until 11:45 and comments about 6/26 week of games:
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Sarah loved the cheesemonger job title and the hosts joked/serious about having Ryan or some cheesemaster do cheese clues at the Masters but only if they bring samples.

A detour to Passover happened because this week's J! games were taped when Passover ended. Mayim likes to break Passover with pizza, Buzzy may get rye bread from a deli.

Sarah and her husband order in pizza on Fridays for pizza-popcorn movie night though the kids want to make their own pizza sometime and that reminded Sarah she and Chris got a pizza stone as a wedding gift.

Sarah had requested Buzzy not see June 27 game so that she could quiz him on the I CAME FROM NEW JERSEY category. Buzzy got the first four right and negged his chance at the run by guessing Rutgers.

Contestant Chris got a mention for wanting to donate money towards a boathouse to honor his deceased brother, a rower.

Player Bryan was mentioned for the hairy chest chat and unlike Alex, Mayim checks in with contestants ahead of time during the first break about the upcoming chat nugget.

In Buzzy's time as contestant the staffer would highlight the best chat option though Alex would not always choose that one. Sometimes Alex had the chat cards out of order and the contestants were told to go along with whatever Alex said. It was only afterwards when Alex was told he messed up that the segment would be redone.

Bryan (suit and tie) and Alicia and Tenysa all got raves from Sarah & Buzzy for their fashion choices.
23:07 Questions: Ryan asks two questions with the first one about the UToC ever returning. The Masters and the JiT are now the pieces in place and the pattern is not to have special such tourneys every five years or so. Now it's the annual postseason events.

Ryan also wants to know about the beep-boops returning for Season 40. No plans for that, but Sarah likes those sounds for loading the board in the Masters.

Sarah added there are no plans to change the think music for next season and that she does see suggestions posted for who should be in the JiT.

Jenna asks about Ken & Mayim making mistakes. The hosts are human and of course there are errors in reading clues. Some are reread during the breaks and the contestants are instructed to go by what is written in the clue box and not what the hosts say.

There can also be tech issues that cause errors such as when loading video clues.

Next week: The 7/3 week of games plus a chat with Sam Buttrey.
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MarkBarrett wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:48 pm
Ryan also wants to know about the beep-boops returning for Season 40. No plans for that, but Sarah likes those sounds for loading the board in the Masters.
We may never know why in the first place, they even got rid of them in Season 25 (with the dollar amounts already present on the board following the intros), replaced them with the chimes in Season 26, and then the current board fill sound in Season 33.
Sarah added there are no plans to change the think music for next season and that she does see suggestions posted for who should be in the JiT.
I hope next season is going to be the final one with the current think music, and that they don't keep using it indefinitely. We're long overdue for a music overhaul. That being said, it still boggles my mind why they couldn't have kept Steve Kaplan's music a little longer and waited until 2010 to have the music refreshed by Chris Bell Music.
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MarkBarrett wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:48 pm unlike Alex, Mayim checks in with contestants ahead of time during the first break about the upcoming chat nugget.
This became obvious in Friday's interview when MB asked Ilena earnestly, What does your job entail? As if MB had never encountered a publicist before...
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jeopardyfan939 wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:31 pm That being said, it still boggles my mind why they couldn't have kept Steve Kaplan's music a little longer and waited until 2010 to have the music refreshed by Chris Bell Music.
I'm pretty sure it was done to coincide with the 25th anniversary.
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The Ken episode was nice but what let me to comment was The ridiculousness of Corning a candid photo shoot a 'practice game'. if there is something covering the board to make it that you cannot even read it is not a 'practice game'. it sounds like it is more of a promotional photo shoot that had jeopardy answers in the background. (which is fine just do not call it a practice game)

The podium thing was interesting i personally do find the 'separate podiums' to be decent.

I will also give the people credit it is awkward trying to introduce someone about a book which is very 'death oriented'. I mean I understand why they want to help promote their host's book but this is the family hour show this Goth book is just out of place with what jeopardy is this. but I did personally enjoy interview (even though it did enter some places that went a little downhill with "dropping a piano" on him being possible recommendations, if you did not see that episode and think I am kidding) it would have been interesting to hear him talk about the roadkill episode instead of the 'partially his interview' episode. The beginning of the next episode had the most not seeing yourself quote of the whole show. buzzy saying I do not wanna make everything about myself. The only thing he does is make everything about himself. I guess they got me thinking it might be possible to practice your reaction time with a light flashing mechanism. (like a flashlight i am thinking)

And for the June 26 episode. did he really just said they are back to back in every market. ( wheel of fortune and Jeopardy) I feel like someone should have fact checked this before letting it go to the press considering that may be a local person might not know that but A decent chunk of the country does not have it that way that someone would have noticed. I am pretty sure Sarah Worked in a area in which the two were not back to back and could have fix it. it is sad to see such a great champion like Burns Cameron go (particularly of the Flemings era since there so little of it available) and even dumber to see Buzzy tried to make his role-play story during a obituary. (I mean I know he meant it in good fun and him in a night but come on)
(Who am I kidding I am actually jealous I did not say it first (though in my version he would be called by accident since it had his name) but it is still not a good thing to say under a profession setting, which running a official podcast is.)

though I will say, I guess someone who lives in the jeopardy area like a staff member when not know much about the hotels in the area (other than the things that apply to the everyday workings of the show). but no one realised that you need working ID for a hotel room or really almost in the form of 'travel activity'. Johnny Gilbert set up sounds nice, I kind of wonder if Johny's live stream channel is the one mr. producer plans to use for his mystical live games. (which makes it possibly more likely if they already have a stream in the making versus if they were starting from scratch) but back to Gilbert he is a great announcer. though I wonder if Sarah is going to be the next announcer. (I almost wish she would be the next host instead of announcer, she has the best qualities of both of them along with voice training.)
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MarkBarrett wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:05 pm 22:28 questions and Shannon asks for her mom why some players are introduced as "from" and others are "originally from"? Someone may have recently moved but wants to acknowledge where they are originally from and that is usually allowed.
I thought LA area residents were frequently requested to identify themselves as 'originally from' so it didn't seem like everyone was from LA.
from what I hear around these parts. it seem to have become a bigger problem with Covid blocking travel. which got them to be more on that. I do you find the original thing sweet. definitely if you not planning on staying somewhere along or proud of where you come from. I was getting sick of hearing everyone dies from California doing covid by the the way.

though in terms of the situation for Buzzy. I kind of think under most circumstances they would have allowed New Jersey but she did bring up a good point on the music producer bit. that might have went weird and possibly confusing work wise. (I mean I know 4kids used to record in New York from anime (and winx, though after the original run since my family did CBS Saturday cartoons) though I am not sure how many are there currently) honestly it really depends how close to the city his town was since I do see a lot of New Jersey recently but I am assuming they are likely near New York City. (this is a guess, I do not recognize places near New York City) like many pointed out, The amount of people that use that location probably makes a difference but it also sounds like he was originally going to use it for business promotion. (which I find fine but needs to be noted definitely with show business titles)

I hope no one minded my rudimentary knowledge of New York voice talent as i slid through multiple episodes.
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7/10/23 "Who is Sam Buttrey?" (39:49)

Sarah & Buzzy and very little chit chat before going to 7/3 week of games at 1:20
Spoiler
Elliott had 2nd best J! Round of season with only Cris ahead of him.

Buzzy had his high school English teacher at his tapings while Ilena only let her family know she was going to be on.

Kate watched "Crash Course" with John Green in prep for the show.
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Kate said she and some on tape day were there for the vibe. Aubrey had applied 5 times to get on.

Studio is cold and Sarah has handwarmers. Mindy Jennings also has brings a blanket.

July 6 was Buzzy's dad's birthday and dad listens to the podcasts.

Anji told Alex happy graduation - my present to you for Alex winning against her. Alex knew he made the right decision for J! taping over graduation. Alex winning again broke the streak of 1x champs. 10:10 done
10:10 - 36:35 chat with Sam Buttrey and new interview--not a repeat from past podcast as it's post-Masters
Sam gets recognized more since Masters and was spotted in Portsmouth, NH to surprise him while in CA it's more typical. Sam was born in Rome, Italy and was a J! fan going back to Fleming days.

Sam tried out for J! going back to large group in hotel format. When doing 1-on-1 test with Sarah during pandemic Sarah made a note that Sam looked like Eugene Levy. Sam was trying out for regular show before it was known there would be Professors tournament. Sam did not know until Mayim announced it on air that Professors winner would go to ToC.

Sam watched the long-running champs as they came along to qualify for ToC and was hoping for wildcard spot before format was announced.

Sam met up with Matt & Matt's girlfriend in Massachusetts and stays in touch with the Masters players.

Sam thought he was done with J! after 6 games in ToC finals as he has learned he can't underestimate things Mr. Davies will do.

Sam sometimes has to fight impostor syndrome and does not want to supress his natural personality when on J!

Sam saying "Bring it" came about as something to say when one clue remains as part of trying to get ahead of it over waiting for host to say something about last clue. Sam knew he wanted to say something and it was not full pre-planned to say that exact phrase.

The phrase has now become part of J! lore and S39 contestant say it in regular play every few weeks.

The hosts noted how Sam had comparable stats to James when playing against him the first time.

Sam is aware he has the record for most losses on J! to be the biggest loser. Sam is proud of winning his ToC game against Matt & John.

Sam recalled his audition with Sarah reading test questions and having to pass on STARTS & ENDS WITH THE SAME LETTER clue while about four questions later shouting, "Mausoleum!" and Sarah said she would count it.

The terms "likely, possibly, maybe" were used about Buzzy, Brad, Sam K., Austin R. and Matt J. about the JIT which is already said will include Sam, Andrew and Amy. Sam added one more name with Colby who he would like to meet.

Sam is torn about devoting a year to prepare--Look how things went for Buzzy in All-Stars-- vs. just showing up and enjoying return. Sam might also take the middle ground.

Sam has had good conversations with Matt A. and Andrew. Sam made friends with all the Masters and he decided to come back down to watch the Finals in person.

As promised, Buzzy will ask each week about lunch choices. Sam likes protein but not to stuff himself. Sam had a poke bowl one time and a tofu bowl another time with eating experiences varied from parking lost (the worst) to commissary and WoF set. Sam likes a Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi.

Sam thinks being an older player and enthusiastic with personality and sense of humor helps fans enjoy him on the show. Sam even gets letters sent to him via USPS.

Sam sometimes looks at social media & Reddit. He recalls one comment, "You're not funny."

James is a delightful man and the act is only for the cameras. James is a family man and does good work for charity. Sam will be in Vegas for a charity event to help out James and be on a panel about the buzzer with Fritz H. Sam gets asked a lot, "What is James like?" way more than the same about Mattea and other Masters.

There will be a J! rep at the August event in Vegas but not Sarah since as producers she can't interact with public the same way anymore.

When talking about the JIT it was said as a one-syllable word and also as J-I-T. or also Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament.

Sam has listened to most of the podcasts and it working on some new jingles/tunes:
"Don't Answer In The Form Of A Question"
"Don't Read The Comments"

No Questions and next week will be July 10 week of games + Amy
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7/17/23 "Who is Amy Schneider?" (34:35)

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Sarah & Buzzy host and it must be summer because Buzzy is wearing suit and flip-flops

J! 6 weeks of reruns will include SCC & ToC while ABC will rerun Masters in prime time.

3:35 7/10 week of games:
Spoiler
Alex losing $12,000 on DD was his first DD miss and understandable going big in medical category while Buzzy also suggests pulling back late in match.

Alex will be in CWC. The hosts like Erin and Erin had fun playing J!

Masters finale was taped Monday, May 15th and regular J! tapings were same week. Twice Ken called Justin, James, and Ken said if he did it a third time that James would replace him like calling up Beetlejuice.

The hosts liked Ittai's come from behind wins and like Daniel putting up a 30R and being able to credit success to watching J! his whole life including with grandparents & parents.
14:35 chat with Amy Schneider that seemed to have been taped in June.

Amy's book: In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life will be released on October 3rd.

Amy has and still does like partying in S.F. including drinking in Dolores Park. Amy is not able to blend in during Pride month activities the way she could in the past.

Amy is aware of the impact and changing people's mind she has had since appearing on J!

Amy taped first game 9/28/21 and coming up on two years later she finds she somewhat misses having a boss, but now does not have to worry as much about things such as health insurance and rent payments.

Buzzy likes to use a joke name for the JiT as "too legit to quit"

Amy will use summer to relax and vacation and he studying for J! can just be her normal daily life. Closer to the JiT Amy will bone up on VPs and Best Picture winner type lists.

James was the only person unknown to her at Masters since Amy had already met the other four competitors.

Amy flew down to be in audience (with Sam & Andrew) to support the Masters finalists.

Amy's lunch choices could be pizza when she knew she was not playing in the afternoon and likes to check out the chef's special. Amy had the parking lot experiences sometimes and remembers having some kind of Korean pork stir fry that was good.

For the ToC there was pressure on Amy being the #1 seed and already knew how tough Andrew was to go against.

The best part of having been on J! is hearing from other people.

For the JiT or next Masters Amy would only name Hannah Wilson as someone she would like to meet.

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No Fan questions for these end of season weeks and next week will be the 7/17 week of games and as Buzzy calls him, "Andrew 'the Dark Horse' He".
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