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Oct 17, 2019

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