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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast

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A weekly comedy podcast about Jeopardy! from @mremilyheller.bsky.social. Support the show: patreon.com/jeopardypodcast

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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You're a great clue writer!

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I love writing Jeopardy! boards and am always looking for an excuse to do another one.

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 20: Masters Recap and a Farewell Game w/ @louispeitzman.bsky.social. It's John's final bonus episode, and Louis creates a pop culture board to say goodbye. Plus, we review the Masters season that was. Subscribe today! www.patreon.com/jeopardypodc...

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 20: Masters Recap and a Farewell Game w/ Louis Peitzman | What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast

Our good friend Louis Peitzman came to us and said for John's last bonus episode he wanted to once again test him with a pop culture board,

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JEOPARDIAN! @ianm5280.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What's...an honor just to be nominated?

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The 2026 Jeoppys. The most prestigious awards in Jeopardy! and really, television, have returned. We deliver the only comedic monologue about Jeopardy! in the world, we crown the Best of Season 41, and we announce plans for the future of the show. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The 2026 Jeoppys

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · September 1 · 1h 38m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The 2026 WIAJP Player of the Year: Jamie Ding. Who else could it be? Fresh off of his 31-game win streak, Jamie joins us to talk about how he got so good, the murderous field in the upcoming ToC, his biggest J! winnings purchase, and hugging Ben Affleck. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The 2026 WIAJP Player of the Year: Jamie Ding

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · August 7 · 1h 20m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 19: The Co-Host Bracket. Emily needs a new co-host for the show, so we devised a 32-person bracket to decide who might be the best fit. Get this and our entire back catalogue of bonus eps for just $5/month! www.patreon.com/jeopardypodc...

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 19: The Co-Host Bracket | What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast

As most of you know by now, John is leaving the show after the Jeoppys at the end of this month. Emily hasn't decided if she's going to cont

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Week of July 20: Catch the Freshness. The 42nd season of J! comes to a close with a week of absolute bangers, the end of Caleb Groen's run, and the introduction of one of our fave players of the year. Plus, we dive deep on Billy Bob Thornton and Sling Blade. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of July 20: Catch the Freshness

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · July 28 · 1h 26m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Week of July 13: Which Unabomber? Caleb Groen has a dominant week which means we don't, though we do ponder the existence of alternate Unabombers and get a Name of the Year candidate. Plus, we dive deep on Brigham Young. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of July 13: Which Unabomber?

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · July 21 · 1h 17m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Week of July 6: Emily Met Tom Cruise. Sure, Jeopardy! games were contested this week, but Emily met Tom Cruise. And yes, Caleb got a ToC invite, but Emily met Tom Cruise. And yes, we dove deep on Florence Nightingale, but Emily met Tom Cruise. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Week of June 29: Bulging. We get one of the Games of the Year after we say goodbye to Adam Remsen, and we learn that J! fans are very interested in Ken's vacation in Italy. Plus, we dive deep on Lin-Manuel Miranda. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of June 29: Bulging

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · July 7 · 1h 18m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

What Is....? A Bonus Episode 18: The Tristan Williams Interview. Superchamp Tristan Williams joins us for a fantastic and fun interview where he discusses his unique prep methods, the upcoming ToC, and of course, the Woody thing. www.patreon.com/jeopardypodc...

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 18: The Tristan Williams Interview | What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast

Superchamp Tristan Williams joins the program to discuss all things Jeopardy!, from his unique prep methods to his budding comedic relations

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

i mean we are also stupid

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Week of June 22: The Slime of Glory. John returns to the show in time for Burning Man slam and a previous Response of the Week getting attention from Minor League Baseball. We also dive deep on the history of Ellis Island. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of June 22: The Slime of Glory

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · June 30 · 1h 30m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Week of June 8: Twice a Bird. It's been a long time but we finally get a couple of poor Jeopardy! games and it's almost refreshing! We also say goodbye to Peter, hello to TV Insider (who is back with a bad headline), and we get an FJ response for the ages. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of June 8: Twice a Bird

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · June 16 · 1h 14m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Week of June 1: California Creaming. ToC invites are being handed out like crazy as Peter McFerrin becomes the latest 5-day champ and gives us a great Response of the Week. Plus, we get an all-time headline from TV Insider and dive deep on Father's Day. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of June 1: California Creaming

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · June 9 · 1h 23m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Week of May 25: Ballet is the French Accent of the Body. Chris D'Angelo puts a stamp on the week as we get a Response of the Year contender, Emily works on her French accent, and we dive deep on Pilates. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of May 25: Ballet is the French Accent of the Body

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · June 2 · 1h 23m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Week of May 18: Elmo v. Jar Jar w/ Jen D'Angelo. We say goodbye to Tristan Williams and hello to Chris D'Angelo, brother of Jen D'Angelo, the writer of "Quiz Lady". And she's here to tell us about it! Plus, Ken's bathroom and we dive deep on Sputnik. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of May 18: Elmo v. Jar Jar w/ Jen D'Angelo

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · May 26 · 1h 22m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Week of May 11: 70 Lbs. Worth of Bible. Tristan Williams earns himself a ToC berth with a great week of games as we get a very American anecdote, Ken really gets on one in a show introduction, and we dive deep on the Gutenberg Bible. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of May 11: 70 Lbs. Worth of Bible

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · May 19 · 1h 24m

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John Cullen @johncullen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Mina Kimes go on @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Week of May 4: This Feels Canadian To Me. It's a very Canadian week on the show with a contestant from small town Ontario and an FJ about Celine Dion, who we dive deep on. Plus, an anecdote is a shout-out to our show and Ken picks a contestant to be his opp. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of May 4: This Feels Canadian To Me

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · May 12 · 1h 28m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Thank you my friend!

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Week of April 27: Yellow Delicious. Jamie Ding's magical run comes to an end, a new champion emerges in the news in a strange way, and we get a great anecdote flex. Plus, a couple Response of the Year candidates and we dive deep on the Granny Smith apple. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of April 27: Yellow Delicious

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · May 5 · 1h 26m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

100%. "Ok they gave me a 10-show deal off of Hill Street Blues, they probably want more cop shows but I can't just do 10 procedurals...I know! A musical!" He also said it went the other way first. They asked him to do a Broadway show that was a procedural and it didn't work so he went the other way

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We learned when we did the episode that essentially they greenlit it because they gave Bochco a TEN SERIES DEAL. lol. Not episodes of a show. TEN SHOWS. Unreal

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Week of April 20: Not Really Horny, But Penis Mentioned. Jamie Ding and Patrick Nolan have a game for the ages, we get a very fun, gunslinger of a contestant, and Jeopardy! asked a clue about horse penis. Plus, we dive deep on "La Marseillaise". podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of April 20: Not Really Horny, But Penis Mentioned

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · April 28 · 1h 22m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Week of April 13: The Cocaine Episode. We aren't on cocaine but it comes up a lot this episode with clues about Colombia, references to the 2001 Johnny Depp vehicle "Blow", and an excitable contestant. Plus, we dive deep on Helen Keller's socialism. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of April 13: The Cocaine Episode

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · April 21 · 1h 17m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Week of April 6: Inaugural Balls. John is back after a week off as we get a Name of the Year contender, Jamie Ding gets pressed for the first time in his entire run, and we dive deep on Leon Trotsky. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of April 6: Inaugural Balls

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · April 15 · 1h 27m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Week of March 23: Mmm Mmm Mmm. Jamie Ding continues his imperial march and this episode has it all: a giggle fit, some upset J! fans, and a heartbreaking BFJ. Plus, we dive deep on 3M. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of March 23: Mmm Mmm Mmm

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · March 31 · 1h 25m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 15: The Andrew He Interview. We finally landed our white whale, as Andrew He sits down for what he calls his most candid interview ever. We discuss his prep, the food poisoning he got right before JIT, and his hair. Donate today! www.patreon.com/posts/154354...

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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Week of March 16: Hum Dinger. Jamie Ding has a phenomenal week of games as John issues a few "Canadian corrections" to last week's show with Paolo. Plus, TV Insider misspells Jamie's name and we dive deep on Anastasia. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of March 16: Hum Dinger

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · March 24 · 1h 19m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Week of March 2: No. An uncommon response to a common J! question gets our attention this week, as does a plea for a celebrity to join the ranks of players on the Alex Trebek Stage. Plus, Emily looks for a genealogical loophole and we dive deep on prop auctions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of March 2: No.

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · March 10 · 1h 25m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Week of February 23: The First Time in History That Has Been Called That. We return to J! regular play with a very fun week of games that yields a Response of the Year contender. We also discuss Andrew He's hair (again) and dive deep on the Sears catalogue. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of February 23: The First Time in History That Has Been Called That

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · March 3 · 1h 22m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I contain multitudes

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Week of February 16: The Final Jeopardy! Ever. The JIT reaches its conclusion with a thrilling three-game final and a first-time winner. Plus, we get a very unique FJ response and we dive deep on the World Economic Forum and Davos, Switzerland. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of February 16: The Final Jeopardy! Ever

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · February 24 · 1h 31m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Week of January 26: Emily Heller Geographic. The ToC rolls on as we find out our finalists and we watch an exhibition game for some reason. Plus, a J! category just for Emily, Fox News starts running the Jeopardy! beat, and we dive deep on Charlotte Corday. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of January 26: Emily Heller Geographic

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 02/03/2026 · 1h 29m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Week of January 19: The Layout of the Boy Aquarium. The Tournament of Champions is HERE and we are enjoying the great gameplay, more evidence of J!'s increasing horniness, and we discuss Heated Rivalry. Plus, we dive deep on that Iwo Jima photo. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of January 19: The Layout of the Boy Aquarium

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 01/27/2026 · 1h 37m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Week of January 12: Herbal Candy. The Champions Wild Card final week is here, featuring the "Game of the Year", an epic comeback, and a debate about what constitutes candy. Plus, we get a great Response of the Week and dive deep on Faulkner. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of January 12: Herbal Candy

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 01/20/2026 · 1h 23m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Week of January 5: That's An Overline. Bill McKinney desperately tries to explain crossing out the right answer as J! fans fume(?) about Snail Mail, we get some great Champions Wildcard games, and we dive deep on guinea pigs. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of January 5: That's An Overline

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 01/13/2026 · 1h 30m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 12: A Baby Geniuses Reunion! John takes a backseat as @mremilyheller.bsky.social reunites with her pal @lisahanawalt.bsky.social for a brand new episode of Baby Geniuses! WOWOW www.patreon.com/posts/147504...

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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Week of December 15: Emily Recommends "Death by Lightning". A TV recommendation pays off as we start Second Chance with some very hard FJs, some close matchups, and a lot of drama. Plus, we dive deep on "The Nightmare Before Christmas". podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of December 15: Emily Recommends

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 12/23/2025 · 1h 32m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 11: The Harrison Whitaker Interview. Jeopardy's latest superchamp joins us to discuss his 15-game run, from his (lack of) buzzer and wagering strategy prep to why playing J! is oddly emotional. It's our most popular bonus ep yet! www.patreon.com/posts/145406...

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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The Harrison interview was absolutely wonderful!! He was a total delight. And you can only get it in one place: patreon.com/jeopardypodcast

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

If you’re not a @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social Patreon subscriber, you are missing out on a great interview with Harrison Whitaker, who is so dryly funny that I am laughing like a freak while I listen to this in public.

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Send me a DM on Patreon and I will get you a link

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Week of December 1: Globes of the Devil. Jeopardy! increases their horniness quotient by quite a bit this week as we say goodbye to Harrison Whitaker and dive deep on tomatoes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of December 1: Globes of the Devil

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 12/09/2025 · 1h 33m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Week of November 10: 7 Hot Sexy Emily Heller Bikini Pics. We googled ourselves this week, and it went...ok. The week goes very well for Harrison Whitaker though as he dominates, we dive deep on Queensland, and Ken ethers a contestant during the anecdotes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of November 10: 7 Hot Sexy Emily Heller Bikini Pics

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 11/18/2025 · 1h 31m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Week of November 3: What Color is Shrek's Penis? We're always answering the tough questions on the pod. Plus, John goes to America's worst city, Emily avoids jury duty, and we dive deep on Pong. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of November 3: What Color is Shrek's Penis?

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 11/12/2025 · 1h 29m

What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

What Is...? A Bonus Episode 10: Training John 2 w/ @joshgondelman.bsky.social and Joel Bergen. Our smartest movie buff friend makes a board for John so he can stop sucking at movie trivia! And Josh Gondelman is here to play too! $5! www.patreon.com/posts/142467...

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What is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast @jeopardypodcast.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Week of October 20: Two For Me, One For You. It's a great week of gameplay dominated by two champs who face off in an epic game. Plus, Emily gets fooled by a JFAF headline, we get a Response of the Year candidate, and we dive deep on the Algonquin Round Table. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Week of October 20: Two For Me, One For You

Podcast Episode · What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast · 10/28/2025 · 1h 23m