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10. James Holzhauer - Jeopardy Champion
FromThe Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players
10. James Holzhauer - Jeopardy Champion
FromThe Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players
ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Oct 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
James Holzhauer is, by far, the most famous interviewee we have had on the show. Breaking several records in the game show Jeopardy!, Holzhauer and his massive win streak have astonished the world. During his winning streak Jeopardy! viewership grew from 10.4 million to 13.3 million a week. He is already in the Jeopardy! Hall of Fame. Holzhauer is more than a Jeopardy! champion; he is also a bridge player. James can execute a double squeeze yet prefers to play one way new minor forcing(?). Highlights from Episode: 2:30- James’ first exposure to bridge 3:20- James’ relationship with books in general 5:15- James’ engagement with bridge today 7:20- James’ skill level in bridge 10:20- Las Vegas Bridge World 11:50- James’ level of celebrity 14:30- James’ tactics in sports betting 17:50- Applications of strategies in sports betting and poker to bridge 19:10- An interesting bridge deal encountered by James 20:10- James’ mentors 23:20- James potentially quitting sports betting 24:00- James’ aspiration to become a world class player 31:50- Project 150 33:20- James’ experience with Jeopardy and his preparations 39:50- James’ reputation now as a sports bettor 43:20- The impact his fame has had on his relationship with his friends
Released:
Oct 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (75)
1. Gavin Wolpert - Bridge Life: Professional Bridge Player by The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players