James Holzhauer - Jeopardy Champion The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players

James Holzhauer is, by far, the most famous interviewee we have had on the show. Breaking several records in the game show Jeopardy!, Holzhauer and his massive win streak have astonished the world. During his winning streak Jeopardy! viewership grew from 10.4 million to 13.3 million a week. He is already in the Jeopardy! Hall of Fame. Holzhauer is more than a Jeopardy! champion; he is also a bridge player. James can execute a double squeeze yet prefers to play one way new minor forcing(?).
 
Highlights from Episode:
 
2:30- James’ first exposure to bridge
 
3:20- James’ relationship with books in general
 
5:15- James’ engagement with bridge today
 
7:20- James’ skill level in bridge
 
10:20- Las Vegas Bridge World
 
11:50- James’ level of celebrity
 
14:30- James’ tactics in sports betting
 
17:50- Applications of strategies in sports betting and poker to bridge
 
19:10- An interesting bridge deal encountered by James
 
20:10- James’ mentors
 
23:20- James potentially quitting sports betting
 
24:00- James’ aspiration to become a world class player
 
31:50- Project 150
 
33:20- James’ experience with Jeopardy and his preparations
 
39:50- James’ reputation now as a sports bettor
 
43:20- The impact his fame has had on his relationship with his friends