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Episode 24: Win Ben Stein's Money

11/16/2020

This week we go back to the early 2000s to visit Mike in his college days. We talk with Christian about the new shows coming out this January and even find out if Mike can win a million dollars. Join us!

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Episode 23: Let's Make a Deal

11/9/2020

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This week we discuss the American Treasure that is Monty Hall. We also talk about the passing of another in Alex Trebek. Plus the other news, Stump the Chump, This Week in Game Show History and more!

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The Pilot and pitch of the show:

The Monty Hall Problem explained:

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Episode 22: Card Sharks

11/4/2020

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This week we go back to another classic game show: Card Sharks! Christian has the news and we go down the rabbit hole of game show video games. 100 out of 100 people think this is a great episode!

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Here is Christian's Big Cards from Card Sharks!

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Episode 21: Wheel of Fortune!

10/27/2020

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Welcome back to Season 2! We are starting back strong with one of America's favorite (and now longest running*) game shows, Wheel of Fortune! Tom and Mike welcome back Christian with the news and introduce the new feature, Stump the Chump! *more episodes than The Price is Right.

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TTWTW Presents: Behind the Show: The Million Dollar Cough

10/16/2020

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This week, join us for a special edition of the show exploring the biggest game show cheating scandal since the 1950s: the Charles Ingram Scandal. We have gathered, researched and interviewed to bring you this look at an amazing story!

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Episode 20: The Really BIG Show!

9/14/2020

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Join us this week as we wrap up season one with a REALLY BIG SHOW! We feature six different game shows that feature the word "big" in them. Plus Christian gives us even more great info beyond the news! Previews of the off season and what is up next in season 2!

Stuff we talked about on the show:

Here is the episode of Errol Flynn on The Big Surprise:

Here is the episode of The Big Payoff

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Episode 19: Win, Lose or Draw

9/7/2020

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This week Tom and Mike take a turn in Burt Reynolds' living room and talk all things WLD. Find out which one of them has the lowest rating for a game show so far and why! Also, Christian comes in with game show news, and we talk about a legend about a temple, too.

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Here is the new socially-distanced set for Jeopardy.

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Episode 18: Gambit

8/31/2020

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This week we are featuring one of Mike's favorite shows. I mean favorite X-men character. Well, both. Christian concludes his investigation into the lost episode of Carmen Sandiego and more!

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Here are the links to the three part article that Christian wrote on the lost episode of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

“Gone” But Not Forgotten: Exploring the Myth of the Lost Carmen Sandiego, Part 1

The Loot, The Warrant: Exploring the Myth of the Lost Carmen Sandiego, Part 2

“Hope That Answers Your Question”: Exploring the Myth of the Lost Carmen Sandiego, Part 3

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Episode 17: The Gong Show

8/24/2020

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This week Mike and Tom tackle one of the zaniest shows to ever broadcast on television. They both surprise themselves on their final opinion of the show, and Christian gets to the bottom of the lost episode of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego!

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Here is the Masters of the Maze clip that Christian talks about in the news:

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Episode 16: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

8/15/2020

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This week we go back to the glory days of learning geography by watching unhappy children play WITWICS?. A solid part of Mike's upbringing and we talk about it. We also make fun of Christian's appearance (and Hair) on Who Want's to be a Millionaire?. Trust us, it's worth it.

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Here is the original game:

Watch the first 15 seconds of this!

Here is the link to the boardgame site that Mike was talking about: https://bit.ly/2Y9VpAg

Here is the pic that we were talking about with Plinko:

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Join the Game Show Guys, Tom Bastek, Mike Jacobs and Christian Carrion, as they bring you news, reviews, and fascinating stories about the game shows we all love, both past and present. This podcast will showcase a different game show each week, as well as touch on game show current events, interviews and so much more. Who are Tom, Mike And Christian? Trivia. Improv Comedy. The rest is history. Learn More...

Episode 24: Win Ben Stein's Money

Episode 23: Let's Make a Deal

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Episode 22: Card Sharks

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Episode 21: Wheel of Fortune!

TTWTW Presents: Behind the Show: The Million Dollar Cough

Episode 20: The Really BIG Show!

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Episode 19: Win, Lose or Draw

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Episode 18: Gambit

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Episode 17: The Gong Show

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Episode 16: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

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