81 episodes

In conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong Museum of Play, BuzzerBlog presents a brand new podcast chronicling the stories of game show contestants from all walks of life. Listen as everyday people talk about what happened before—and after—their game show appearances. Find out what motivates folks to appear on game shows. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite game shows, told by the stars of those shows—the contestant. Christian Carrion hosts Tell Us About Yourself: Conversations with Game Show Contestants.

Tell Us About Yourself Christian Carrion, BuzzerBlog

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    • 4.6 • 10 Ratings

In conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong Museum of Play, BuzzerBlog presents a brand new podcast chronicling the stories of game show contestants from all walks of life. Listen as everyday people talk about what happened before—and after—their game show appearances. Find out what motivates folks to appear on game shows. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite game shows, told by the stars of those shows—the contestant. Christian Carrion hosts Tell Us About Yourself: Conversations with Game Show Contestants.

    Matt Ottinger, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Matt Ottinger, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a Sale of the Century player, one of Ken Jennings' opponents, and the owner of the world's largest collection of game show home games.



    Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special thanks to Chuck Donegan for his studious research.



    Support Tell Us About Yourself on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Your support allows us to keep chronicling game show history.



    Follow Christian on Twitter: @strangerthanc
    Follow Cory on Mastodon or Twitter: @cory or @pacdude
    Follow Buzzerblog on Mastodon or Twitter: @buzzerblog or @buzzerblog
    Follow the Museum of Play on Twitter: @museumofplay

    Tony Harrison, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Tony Harrison, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a two-time Price is Right contestant, Wheel of Fortune player, and the former webmaster of the most prominent Price Is Right fan site on the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s.



    Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special thanks to Chuck Donegan for his studious research.



    Support Tell Us About Yourself on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Your support allows us to keep chronicling game show history.



    Follow Christian on Twitter: @strangerthanc
    Follow Cory on Mastodon or Twitter: @cory or @pacdude
    Follow Buzzerblog on Mastodon or Twitter: @buzzerblog or @buzzerblog
    Follow the Museum of Play on Twitter: @museumofplay

    Brandon Brooks, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Brandon Brooks, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the winner of the 2002 Hollywood Squares College Championship, who's also appeared on Jeopardy and The $100,000 Pyramid.



    Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special thanks to Chuck Donegan for his studious research.



    Support Tell Us About Yourself on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Your support allows us to keep chronicling game show history.



    Follow Christian on Twitter: @strangerthanc
    Follow Cory on Mastodon or Twitter: @cory or @pacdude
    Follow Buzzerblog on Mastodon or Twitter: @buzzerblog or @buzzerblog
    Follow the Museum of Play on Twitter: @museumofplay

    Ben Ingram, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Ben Ingram, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Over a game of backgammon, game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an 8-time Jeopardy champion, 2014 Tournament of Champions winner, captain in 2019's Jeopardy All-Star Game series, and 2024 Invitational Tournament participant.



    Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special thanks to Chuck Donegan for his studious research.



    Support Tell Us About Yourself on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Your support allows us to keep chronicling game show history.



    Follow Christian on Twitter: @strangerthanc
    Follow Cory on Mastodon or Twitter: @cory or @pacdude
    Follow Buzzerblog on Mastodon or Twitter: @buzzerblog or @buzzerblog
    Follow the Museum of Play on Twitter: @museumofplay

    Gayle McWilliams, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Gayle McWilliams, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an audiology specialist who, in 1984, was a contestant on the Canadian classic game show Definition. Featuring special guest Ryan Vickers.



    Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special thanks to Chuck Donegan for his studious research.



    Support Tell Us About Yourself on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Your support allows us to keep chronicling game show history.



    Follow Christian on Twitter: @strangerthanc
    Follow Cory on Mastodon or Twitter: @cory or @pacdude
    Follow Buzzerblog on Mastodon or Twitter: @buzzerblog or @buzzerblog
    Follow the Museum of Play on Twitter: @museumofplay

    David Madden, Tell Us About Yourself.

    David Madden, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament participant who, in 2005, achieved a 19-day winning streak on Jeopardy! and won over $400,000 in the process.



    Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special thanks to Chuck Donegan for his studious research.



    Support Tell Us About Yourself on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Your support allows us to keep chronicling game show history.



    Follow Christian on Twitter: @strangerthanc
    Follow Cory on Mastodon or Twitter: @cory or @pacdude
    Follow Buzzerblog on Mastodon or Twitter: @buzzerblog or @buzzerblog
    Follow the Museum of Play on Twitter: @museumofplay

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

TASuperkid ,

Wonderful!!

An amazing podcast!! Christian doses his reserarch and it shows in this wonderful work!!

Madavis5050 ,

Amazing

Christian is a delight! The interviews are top notch.

pdpatterson ,

How entertaining!

This is a really light and entertaining view at not just game show history, but people themselves. Game show contestants often represent “us” (as a society) and this is a fun glimpse into that!

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