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What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast

Heller & Cullen
Jeopardy!
Tournament Of Champions
Celebrity Jeopardy!
Trivia
Al Capone
Ken Jennings
Adriana Harmeyer
Cris Pannullo
Comedy
Trivia Competitions
Alison Betts
Katie Nolan
Neo Pronouns
Game Show Activism
Harley Quinn
Hannah Wilson
Canada
Ovid
Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament
Cold War

A weekly comedy podcast about Jeopardy! from comedians Emily Heller and John Cullen.

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It's another Jamie Ding week on Jeopardy! and that means another tough week for our show, as his dominance makes our jobs just that much more difficult. But we find a way, as an Emily joke turns into a complete giggle fit for John, Jamie gives a very... more

John is BACK and not a moment too soon as he issues his "Canadian corrections" to last week's episode regarding a certain word pronunciation and Emily and Paolo not understand the importance of the Heated Rivalry fleece. Elsewhere, Jamie Ding continu... more

John is out sick this week, so we are joined by TOC Champion and bona fide WIAJP patron Paolo Pasco! He helps us recap a fun week of games with a record breaking number of cuties + honorable mentions for response of the week. Plus, we get a deep dive... more

A Jeopardy! contestant answers a common question on the show with such speed that it becomes a Response of the Year contender as we get a bit of an up-and-down week on the show that features a little 3-game run for Quentian (as Emily spelled it in ou... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew He
Stay at home dad from Concord, California and Jeopardy! champion
Episode: Week of February 16: The Final Jeopardy! Ever
Long Nguyen
Retired engineer from Las Vegas, Nevada and Jeopardy! contestant
Episode: Week of February 16: The Final Jeopardy! Ever
Roger Craig
Applied scientist originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Jeopardy! champion
Episode: Week of February 16: The Final Jeopardy! Ever
Paolo Pasco
Puzzle writer and contestant in Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions
Episode: Week of February 2: Congratulations to Us!
Guy Branum
Jeopardy! Champion Second Chance finalist, writer, and comedian
Guest on What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast
Episode: Week of December 22: Barbra Joan Streisand w/ Guy Branum
Harrison Whitaker
Researcher and Jeopardy! champion
Episode: Week of November 24: A Fig Leaf Can't Contain Me
Christopher Tillman
Pastor from Plover, Wisconsin
Not mentioned
Episode: Week of November 3: What Color is Shrek's Penis?
Erin Himmel
Stay-at-home dad originally from Long Island, New York
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Episode: Week of November 3: What Color is Shrek's Penis?
Joyelle McSweeney
Poet and English professor from South Bend, Indiana
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Episode: Week of November 3: What Color is Shrek's Penis?

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 184 ratings
  • New favorite podcast

    I just discovered this podcast and I love it. Emily and John have great hosting chemistry. I particularly love the “favorite response” and “Jeopardy! fans are fuming” segments, but every segment is a delight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hatstand4510
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Sometimes I think the episodes are too long, but in reality I love all the segments, I love the hosts and them going off on tangents, I love the jokes and the opinions/strategy on wagering. Wouldn’t cut a thing. It’s become one of my favorite podcasts, even over the official Jeopardy podcast! Their Patreon is worth it, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lysh Koz
    United States5 months ago
  • Enough Already!

    Emily, you are a ray of sunshine, really funny! John, we get it, you hate us. Maybe not try so hard to get on a show based in the US. It’s getting really old. I hate what’s happening here but the constant digs several times an episode are boring and really tired. You need new material.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sfcabay
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I just started listening to this because Emily was on another podcast I love (I Said No Gifts) and she was delightful. Even though I love Jeopardy I wasn’t completely sold on the idea of a Jeopardy recap podcast but it’s actually amazing and fun and both hosts are great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lmk54321
    United States6 months ago
  • Geo-Party!

    Great show. Emily is wonderful.

    John. Stop with the lectures and talking tough. Fifty American dollars. One hundred American dollars. Leave your lame beefs with discord losers off the show. No one cares.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NchalapdnxvHa5718153
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of segments and guest appearances.
Episodes mix witty banter with thoughtful wagering strategies.
Hosts have great chemistry and balance humor with deep Jeopardy insights.
The show is entertaining even for casual fans, not just die-hard Jeopardy! watchers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Week of October 20: Two For Me, One For You
Q: What did you think of this game?
It's good, but the final was quite tough.
Week of September 8: W-E-'-R-E-B-A-C-K-!
Q: Congratulations to our first new Jeopardy! Champion of Season 42. What did you think of this game?
I thought it was exciting, both in terms of very strong performances and fun categories!
The 2025 WIAJP Player of the Year: Drew Goins
Q: Do you feel like there was, you could tell that you had done better or was it just random?
Honestly, I think it was random. I always felt pretty good, but it really came down to chance whether I was selected.
The 2025 WIAJP Player of the Year: Drew Goins
Q: How long were you trying to get on Jeopardy before you did?
Since I was 18, I auditioned for the first time in college and it's been a journey ever since, with this being my fifth attempt.
Week of June 2: Everybody in the Pool
Q: What did you think of Wednesday's game?
Joey seemed to be consciously avoiding the Daily Doubles, was picking $400 clues constantly.

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The show combines lighthearted Jeopardy! recaps with deep dives into strategy, trivia culture, and pop-culture tangents. Hosts Emily Heller and John Cullen bring humor, banter, and sharp analysis to weekly episodes, often weaving in contestant anecdotes, wager discussions, and behind-the-scenes production chatter. A standout element is the mix of game insights with ongoing humor segments and guest appearances that broaden the conversation beyond weekly game play, making it appealing to both casual fans and serious trivia enthusiasts. The format and chemistry are frequently highlighted as a major draw, and the show stands out for its energetic banter and willingness to tackle broader cultural topics through a Jeopardy! lens.

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