3607 – Going all in with Isaac Hirsch
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In studio notes by Garon Cockrell
Editing and additional notes by Darryl Asher
@IBHirsch
00 Hello!
Low beep from Jimmy. Mooted or Muted either way it was quiet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Bentsen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Monday_(1987)
Talking stocks!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Lutnick
5 – Jimmy and Danielle went to the protests this weekend. LOT of people.
“Let’s take to the fucking streets!” – Jimmy, several times.
Matt and Jimmy talk about the protests and what they think they will lead to.
Lotta water in the movie Water World.
https://waters-end.fandom.com/wiki/Urine_purifier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Stiller
Somehow, Jimmy has never met Ben Stiller.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Stiller
15 – Matt talks about Ben Stiller doing bits on the VMAs.
Good signs at the protests including a Titanic 2 themed one.
Jimmy defended a cousin finally on facebook and ended up in a comment battle with her sisters (and others maybe?).
20 – https://www.yahoo.com/news/bloodied-trump-fan-pulls-ar-163523255.html
Matt’s friend is the gun brandisher’s neighbor.
Jimmy’s got a bruise! That’s all.
25 – Jimmy went golfing on Friday and didn’t do too well. His arm was bothering him pretty badly.
Eliot gets some business re his comedy.
30 – Jimmy wonders how the kids felt about their trip being canceled.
Charlie didn’t even realize they were supposed to go.
It’s been three weeks since Matt’s collar bone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpink
35 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_Muzik
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Me_Tonite
40 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dire_Straits
What radio stars did video kill? Or should have killed?
We’ll be right back with our guest, Jeopardy Tournament of Champions contestant, Isaac Hirsch!
Oliver’s home sick.
You’re never too tired to do the jerk!
We’ll be right back!
44m8s – We’re back!
It’s the actual 19th anniversary of NNF! 19 years!!
We’re still getting new listeners as well! We love you!
45 – TShirt winners next week!
Let’s meet our guest!
Is Oliver too cool for Jeopardy?
Jimmy knew Isaac was gonna be funny right away. He called it and Isaac shared he was a stand up.
Isaac won 9 game on his original run, one short of a “super champion.”
Based on S39, there are a total of 16 Super Champions.
Isaac says there will never be another Ken Jennings 74 streak win.
James Holzhauer won 32 games in his streak.
Brad Rutter (also known as The Buzzsaw) is the biggest all-time money winner on the US syndicated game show Jeopardy!
50 – Isaac talks about the tournie of champions and placing second. He’s gonna be on Jeopardy Masters and films that next week. He expects he’s gonna get cut in the first round.
Jeopardy Masters is HARD.
55 – Movie talk! Drop, The Naked Gun, The Amateur!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_Death_(1995_film)
Let’s learn about Isaac! He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Masters on ABC averaged a 0.55 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.72 million viewers in its second season.
Ken Jennings is terrific!
1h5m – Isaac talks about Jeopardy fans posting on facebook.
Talking chasing the approval of audiences and wanting to be liked and by today’s standards being able to really see how people feel about you and the desire to chase pleasing the one who doesn’t.
I think Jason Bateman has a podcast?
Isaac’s dad was on Jeopardy in 1985! He lost.
Isaac’s wife, Victoria, works in animation. They’re gonna go get a ring once Jeopardy stuff slows down!
Lot’s of Jeopardy talk!
Jeopardy board archives – https://j-archive.com
Isaac talks about not being the best at the wagering strategy.
1h15m – Jimmy has suggestions for Masters, basically tell people to stop saying Bring It.
Isaac shares how jeopardy anecdotes are set up and chosen.
1h20m – https://culturefly.org/calendar/event/5911/fluid-movement-presents-“goldblum-water-ballet”
Isaac talks about his Flash Cards for training for Jeopardy.
Onky flash cards
Jimmy and Danielle went to see Bonnie and Clyde over the weekend.
Jimmy talks about having a problem with the ticket scanner every time he goes.
Isaac didn’t get to go to the protests. He talks about getting follows by MAGA Jeopardy fans.
Trump won his championship.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/surprise-surprise-president-trump-says-001534463.html
1h30m – Y is indeed Yttrium on the Periodic Table.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarianism
WE ARE A COMEDY SHOW.
1h35m – Should Isaac go on Pop Culture Jeopardy?
Trivia time! Full Results at the end!
Guy Branum was on Jeopardy and somehow found someone bigger than Guy to compete against him.
We’ll be right back!
1h41m – We’re back!
Muted beep again! Jimmy needs a AAA for the clock.
April 30 is the first episode of Masters!
Jimmy and Danielle will watch Masters knowing that Isaac is gonna be on.
He’s getting a wardrobe budget this time so he’s gonna get some vintage old school suits!
Isaac ranks Donald Pleasance as his #1 Columbo villain. Culp is up there though!
Jack Cassidy might be Jimmy’s #1 or at least in his top five.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Lopez
1h45m – Matt talks about why Shaq does General Insurance commercials. They gave his mom insurance when no one else would.
Round the horn!
Jeopardy videos on yt!
Talking Johnny Olson the VO on Jeopardy. He records from home!
1h50m – Don Pardo talk! Not related but Jimmy had a bit about it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroesophageal_reflux_disease
Jimmy needs a Monster!
1h55m – REM reunited at Michael Shannon’s REM Cover band. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rem-reunite-pretty-persuasion-michael-shannon-show-1235283749/
1h56m – White Lotus! The Pitt! Nobody Wants This!
Eliot talks The Gentlemen!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gentlemen_(2019_film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gentlemen_(2024_TV_series)
Who was the guy on Conan?!
Eliot saw a bird of prey fighting smaller birds.
2h5m – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Bernthal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Netflix_original_programming
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Cards_(American_TV_series)
https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/news-events/how-2025-jeopardy-masters-works
2h15m – Jimmy has one more question. He wants to know if Isaac likes The Chase. Turns out HE WAS ON IT! They beat Buzzy.
We’re done!
Trivia Results:
Category: Office Supplies
Question: What common item found in an office was created by Charles Darwin to make it easier to help him handle all of his work.
Garon: Paper clip (6 pts)
Eliot: Label (14 pts)
Matt: Binders (3 pts)
Isaac Hirsch: Paper Clip (24 pts)
Jimmy: Paper Clip (25 pts)
Answer: Office Chair Wheels!
Eliot had it but didn’t go with it!
Matt wins with a wager!
My pleasure,
Garon/The Beast/Mush Mouth Shy Guy/The Notekeeper/Lazy Queen/Sloth/Little Asshole
