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Tell Us About Yourself

Christian Carrion, BuzzerBlog

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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 Tel ...
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a man who, after winning over $25,000 on the CBS game show Whew!, worked for over four decades as an executive in the game show industry. 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…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an IT specialist who's appeared on over half a dozen game shows, as well as co-hosted a live episode of HQ Trivia. 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 Christia…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a high school counselor who won the Jeopardy! Teacher's Tournament in 2012, as well as the 2013 Tournament of Champions. 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 Ch…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a school janitor and singer from Indiana who, in 2024, won season 19 of America's Got Talent. 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 produ…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the narrator of Disney Dreamlight Valley about her 1998 appearance on Disney's Mad Libs. 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 b…
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100th episode. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a former contestant on FOX's Temptation Island, as well as the host of "Junkyard Wars" and "Temptation: The New Sale Of The Century". 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. …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the man who, for 14 months in the early 2000s, held the world record for game show winnings when he won over $1.7 million on NBC's Twenty-One. 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 h…
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As Second Chance September draws to a close, game show historian Christian Carrion welcomes back a casino game designer from Texas who broke the bonus game record on GSN's Lingo. 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 edi…
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Second Chance September continues as game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the retired Emmy-winning host of WKAR's Quizbusters and current webmaster of the internet's most complete archive of the panel show I've Got A Secret. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History …
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As Second Chance September continues, game show historian Christian Carrion welcomes back the host of Canada's "Reach For The Top". 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 Chri…
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To kick off Second Chance September, game show historian Christian Carrion welcomes back a social media data analyst from Chicago, Illinois. 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 produce…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion speaks with a retired clinical psychologist who, in the early 1980s, overcame the devastating loss of his California home in a firestorm to win 20 games and a total of $120,000 on the NBC game show Blockbusters. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion's best friend Cory Anotado talks with a graphic designer and podcaster originally from Taipei, Taiwan, who defeated Brad Rutter on ABC's The Chase to the tune of $400,000. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Muse…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an education advocate from Florida who's appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Wheel Of Fortune, and 1 vs. 100. 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 Christ…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an actor, wrestler and drama teacher who won over $90,000 on Wheel Of Fortune…and a headlock from Pat Sajak. 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 Carr…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a data scientist from Washington D.C. who, as a child, appeared on the CBS Saturday morning game show Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House. 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'…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion takes a short, yet absolutely on topic, dance break. Regular episodes of Tell Us About Yourself resume next week. Enjoy the megamix! 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 C…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a web developer from Mebourne, Australia who appeared on the Nine Network's Millionaire: Hot Seat. 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 …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the multiple Grammy award winning "King of Polka" about his appearances on To Tell The Truth in 1975 and 2020. 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 Ca…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a food writer who, along with appearing on season 1 of Jeopardy with Alex Trebek, is also one of the few to have seen the final question on ABC's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Stro…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with "The Governess" on the UK hit quiz show The Chase. 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 …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a news writer and guitarist for the band Green Jelly about his appearance on Wheel Of Fortune. 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 prod…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a cybersecurity specialist who's appeared on Academic Challenge, GSN's The Chase, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and The Price Is Right. 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 …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a dry cleaning business owner from Maryland who's appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and GSN's The Chase. 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 …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an author, former pastor, and retired lawyer from Alabama who won the first episode of Jeopardy hosted by Alex Trebek in 1984. 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…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a mathematical neuroscientist and sex researcher who won $500,000 on a memorable episode of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. 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 …
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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 an…
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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 …
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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 Ch…
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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 …
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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 hoste…
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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. I…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an elementary school assistant principal and Simpsons superfan who appeared on the Fox game show The Floor in early 2024. 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 C…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a support specialist from Toronto, immediately after his $25,000 win on the season finale of CTV's Battle Of The Generations. 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 …
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a retired National Weather Service meteorologist who, with his friends, achieved fame as a member of The Worms, a popular recurring act on The Gong Show. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of P…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an entertainer and motivational speaker who, after singing the Ricky Martin song "She Bangs" for his American Idol audition in 2004, became a world-famous celebrity overnight. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Stron…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a journalism student who appeared on Wheel Of Fortune in 2020, and again in 2023 as part of Wheel's Fan Favorites Week. 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 Chr…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a former Family Feud Canada production assistant who, in 2002, competed on the South Korean game show Test Of Korean For International Communication. 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.…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the longtime software reviewer on the seminal PBS series The Computer Chronicles about his experiences as a contestant on Jeopardy, Wheel Of Fortune, Scrabble, Win Ben Stein's Money, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Arch…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a program analyst and member of MENSA who has won over $360,000 on game shows including GSN's The Chase and FOX's Mental Samurai. 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 edi…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a former Dating Game bachelorette, champion on the 1970s word game Now You See It, and author of "My Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page". 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 host…
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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a comedian, columnist, Jeopardy champion, and the author of the celebrated book Prisoner Of Trebekistan. 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.…
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. The Chase champion and guest host Cory Anotado speaks to a hotel manager and former public access cameraman who once slept on a Los Angeles sidewalk. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show Hi…
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Season finale. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a Jeopardy champion and one of the stars of ABC's The Chase, live from the largest trivia convention in North America. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the …
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Trigger warning: This episode mentions drug use. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an award-winning casino game inventor and holder of the record for most words solved in the bonus round on GSN's Lingo. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog …
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an actor from Georgia whose introduction to Steve Harvey on Family Feud in 2017 went viral on YouTube. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show …
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a contestant who got to host the show when he and his family appeared on Family Feud in 1990. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History a…
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with one of the former child panelists on the 1982 CBS game show Child's Play. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong Nationa…
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a receptionist from Los Angeles who, in 1982, won $11,000 on Match Game. This episode is not edited for length or clarity. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Ar…
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While we take a winter break, enjoy these classic episodes of Tell Us About Yourself, again. Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a writer, TikTok star, regular panelist on GSN's Master Minds and one of TV's reigning queens of trivia. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Sho…
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