Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a French teacher and Family Feud Canada production assistant who’s been on several game shows in three different countries…and hosts one as well.
Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a retired actor and seven-time game show contestant whose $50,000 Pyramid victory in 1981 indirectly led him to a role in one of the most iconic public service campaigns in TV history.
Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a science teacher from Connecticut who’s spun the Wheel of Fortune and been tossed through the wall on MTV’s Remote Control.
In conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National 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 contestants. Christian Carrion hosts Tell Us About Yourself: Conversations with Game Show Contestants.
For years, a legend persisted online about an unaired, never-seen episode of the popular 90s kids game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. This episode, Auld Lang Gone, was purported to be plagued with technical snafus, casting follies and bone-breaking calamity. BuzzerBlog’s Christian Carrion went on the chase to determine what exactly happened on that fateful episode—if it even existed.
In celebration of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego’s 30th anniversary, BuzzerBlog is proud to present our first audio documentary: a fantastic retelling of Christian Carrion’s 3-part investigation into the rumored lost episode of the show, entitled Auld Lang Gone. Listen as Christian weaves his way through history to determine if this fabled lore is based in reality.
Auld Lang Gone: The Lost Carmen Sandiego
An audio documentary written, produced, edited, and narrated by Christian Carrion @strangerthanC
Featuring the voices of: Original Carmen Sandiego host Greg Lee Sean Altman of Rockapella Double Dare host Marc Summers Game show producer Bob Boden Carmen Sandiego creator/producer Howard Blumenthal Tom Bastek Mike Jacobs Joe Trela Cory Anotado Michael Tiller Andrew Long Amanda Glenn-Bradley Aaron Sanders Alex Kaufman Graham Parker Michael Doyle James Dinan James Key Dave Walls Jason LaBonte Josh Roehrig John Lumapas Earl Holland Greg Gouillart Aleeya Ensign Ash Colwell Blaine Case Jacob Sachleben
Announcer: Greg Scott
Thanks to composers Sean Altman & David Yazbek for the use of their song and recording of the “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?” Theme Song.
Original music by The Fidelitys “Where In The World” Medline Ryan Bradley
For years, a legend persisted online about an unaired, never-seen episode of the popular 90s kids game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. This episode, Auld Lang Gone, was purported to be plagued with technical snafus, casting follies and bone-breaking calamity. Buzzerblog’s Christian Carrion went on the chase to determine what exactly happened on that fateful episode—if it even existed.
