Tell Us About Yourself: Conversations with Game Show Contestants

Tell Us About Yourself: Conversations with Game Show Contestants

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.

Tell Us About Yourself
Tell Us About Yourself
Ted Slauson, Tell Us About Yourself.
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  • Ted Slauson, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Ted Slauson, Tell Us About Yourself.

    May 27, 2023 •

    Ted Slauson is the subject of the award-winning documentary "Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much", who some consider to be the greatest Price Is Right player of all time.

  • Sascha Segan, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Sascha Segan, Tell Us About Yourself.

    May 20, 2023 •

    Sasha Segan was one of the former child panelists on the 1982 CBS game show Child's Play.

  • Rochelle Anapolsky, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Rochelle Anapolsky, Tell Us About Yourself.

    May 13, 2023 •

    Rochelle Anapolsky is a receptionist from Los Angeles who, in 1982, won $11,000 on Match Game.

  • Mary Eubanks, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Mary Eubanks, Tell Us About Yourself.

    May 6, 2023 •

    Mary Eubanks was the very first Jeopardy champion, who played the game during its premiere episode on NBC in March of 1964.

  • Terry Kniess, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Terry Kniess, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Apr 29, 2023 •

    Terry Kniess made national headlines in 2008 when he won his Price is Right Showcase with a perfect bid.

  • John Carpenter, Tell Us About Yourself.

    John Carpenter, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Apr 22, 2023 •

    John Carpenter was the first person in the world to win the top prize on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

  • Mark Richards, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Mark Richards, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Apr 15, 2023 •

    Mark Richards was a one-time headmaster of the world's only school for game show contestants.

  • Paul Levine, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Paul Levine, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Apr 8, 2023 •

    Paul Levine was a contestant on the very first episode of The (New) Price is Right in 1972, as well as the first-ever Showcase winner.

  • Christian Carrion, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Christian Carrion, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Apr 1, 2023 •

    Christian Carrion is a hotel manager and former public access cameraman who once slept on a Los Angeles sidewalk.

  • Joe Trela, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Joe Trela, Tell Us About Yourself.

    Mar 25, 2023 •

    Joe Trela is the third person ever to win the top prize on ABC's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.