Tell Them What They've Won - America's Favorite Game Show Podcast
By Tom Bastek and Mike Jacobs
Tell Them What They've Won - America's Favorite Game Show PodcastJun 21, 2022
Episode 68: Caesar's Challenge
This week we talk about the ever cheesy Caesar's Challenge. We also discuss the Muppets, our favorite ice cream off the ice cream truck and the Wu-tang Clan!
Episode 67: Tipping Point
This week we head overseas to talk about Tipping Point, a ten year running game show from Britain. We also talk coin dozers, baked ziti, pinball, and the $500 stuffed animals in Mike's closet that led to his nuptials!(?)
Episode 66: Temptation
This week we talk about a show from 1981 that never actually made it to air: Temptation. We also talk about Ice Station Zebra, the new season of Floor is Lava and Christmas cards from John Ritter.
Episode 65: Dotto
This week we go back to the 50's with a game show that combined trivia questions and connect the dots. We also talk about toothpaste, space, thrift store finds and the rising price of cold cuts. Join us!
Episode 64: Winning Lines
This week Christian takes us back to the glorious age of Who Wants to be a Millionaire rip-offs. We might even argue that we are still in said age. Needless to say, Christian may or may not have caused some anger this week. Listen and find out.
Episode 63: Second Chance
This week we talk about the predecessor to Press Your Luck, Second Chance. We also talk about Team Ken vs. Team Mayim, Chuck Barris, and iconic 70s game show sets and contestants as well. And we try to stump Christian again.
Episode 62: The Mad Dash
This week we are talking about the amazing Canadian game show from the late 70s/early 80s: The Mad Dash. Plus we dive into waterproof earbuds, bull shoulders and debunk the dollar sign debacle of one line or two!?
Episode 61: The Big Showdown
Season four has arrived! Tom is back from surgery, Christian is here for more than the news and we totally dig on the game play of The Big Showdown! We also talk about upcoming cancelations, Is it cake?, and Jeopar-Day! Join us!
TTWTW Presents While We Were Out: Episode #2
Another quick update and chat to help get us through to season #4!
TTWTW Presents: While We Were Out: Episode 1
This week we are bringing you an update on what is going on with us, the show and what you can look forward to in season four!
Episode 60: Super Happy Japanese Game Show Fun Time Extravaganza
This week we are talking about US game shows that went to Japan, Japanese game shows that came to the US and shows that only ever played in Japan. Plus, we dive deep into the true definition of “Japanese Game show,” Kenny G and of course, our tribute to the late Betty White.
Episode 60 - Trailer: Super Happy Japanese Game Show Fun Time Extravaganza
This week we are talking about US game shows that went to Japan, Japanese game shows that came to the US and shows that only ever played in Japan. Plus, we dive deep into the true definition of “Japanese Game show,” Kenny G and of course, our tribute to the late Betty White.
Episode 59: Survivor
This week we discuss Mike's favorite (kidding) show, Survivor. We also talk about un-woke TV executives, cursing cars and nudity!
Episode 58: American Idol
This week we are featuring the reality game show American Idol. And we have a ton to say about it. Plus, on an episode about singing, Mike does none. But he breakdances.
Episode 58: American Idol - Trailer
This week we are featuring the reality game show American Idol. And we have a ton to say about it. Plus we break down the entire music industry, talk about most unwanted song in the world and we bring back more talk on good ole Shrimp Boogaloo.
Episode 57: Fun House
This week we are featuring the game show Funhouse. The set was amazing, the host great, but could it compete with Double Dare? We also talk about Shrimp, Bad Video Games and even “badder” consolation prizes. Season Three is winding down, so don't miss it!
Episode 57: Funhouse - Trailer
This week we are featuring the game show Funhouse. We also talk about Shrimp, Bad Video Games and even “badder” consolation prizes. Season Three is winding down, so don't miss it!
Episode 56: Holey Moley w/ Season 3 Champ Rachel Lentsch!
This week we are featuring the game show Holey Moley! And we have an interview with Holy Moley Season 3 Champion Rachel Lentsch! Rachel will take us behind the scenes and give us the tell-all about being on the show!
Episode 56: Holey Moley - Trailer
This week we are featuring the game show Holey Moley! And we have an interview with Holy Moley Season 3 Champion Rachel Lentch! Rachel will take us behind the scenes and tell everything we wanted to know about what goes on during the game! Don't miss it!
Episode 55: Top Chef
This week we are featuring the cooking reality game show, Top Chef And, as we often do, we revisit the meaning of a game show. Plus we talk about McDonald’s Cheeseburgers, and announce some special upcoming interviews as well as Mike's fascination with western Jamaican fatback.
Episode 55: Top Chef - Trailer
This week we are featuring the cooking reality game show, Top Chef and we get VERY specific about Emmy award categories. Plus we talk about McDonald’s Cheeseburgers, some VERY special upcoming interviews and of course, Mike's fascination with western Jamaican fatback.
Episode 54: Nickelodeon's GUTS!
This week we are featuring Nickelodeon's GUTS! Plus we talk about keyboard evolution, the beginnings of extreme sports, and farting on command, and more.
Episode 54: Nickelodeons' GUTS - Trailer
This week we are featuring Nickelodeon's GUTS! Plus we talk about keyboard evolution, the evolution of Extreme sports, and farting on command. That's a lot of evolutions.
Episode 53: Name That Tune
This week we are featuring a staple of the Jacobs' family, Name That Tune. We also talk about more fingers in fast food, arcade games, mike sings Icona Pop, and we drop a hot dog at the beach!
Episode 53: Name That Tune - Trailer
This week we are featuring a staple of the Jacobs' family, Name That Tune. We also discuss more fingers in fast food, arcade games, mike sings again, and we drop a hot dog at the beach!
Episode 52: The Newlywed Game
This week we talk about a relationship show that is actually a game show: The Newlywed Game! Plus we hit soap operas, A great listener submitted Stump or Chump and Mike sings Wilson Phillips!
Episode 52: The Newlywed Game - Trailer
This week we are featuring the game show, The Newlywed Game, one of the longest running game shows until Tom's favorite soap opera took over! Plus we talk about super cuts, last week’s great interview, and mike sings Wilson Phillips!
Episode 51: Interview with Price is Right Winner, Jeremy Mador
This week we take a break from the norm and interview a friend of Mike's: Jeremy Mador. Jeremy shares his story of being on the show, winning and having some touching memories about being there!
Episode 50: Battle of the Network Stars
This week we talk about the hottest cross network event from the 70s and 80s, Battle of the Network Stars. Plus, we talk smoking Telly Savalas, discuss an incredibly dangerous sport and what's to come in the next 50 episodes. Join us as we turn 50!
Episode 50 - Battle of the Network Stars - Trailer
This week we talk about the hottest cross network event from the 70s and 80s. Plus, we think we can stump Christian (Ha!), Telly Savalas talk and we discuss an incredibly dangerous sport. Join us as we turn 50!
Episode 49: Cutthroat Kitchen
This week we talk about the cooking game show Cutthroat Kitchen. We also discuss Mike Richards and the future of Jeopardy and Christian has a great bit of This Week in Game Show History.
Episode 49: Cutthroat Kitchen - Trailer
This week we talk about the cooking game show, Cutthroat Kitchen! And Mike talks about pieces of fingers on restaurant burgers! YIKES! Plus we talk about something almost as gross: Mike Richards! Join us!
News Too Important to Wait: Mike Richards Controversy
Tom and Mike bring in Christian to quickly talk about the Mike Richards controversy.
Episode 48 - Split Second
This week we talk about the fastest game show from the 70s, Split Second. We also dive into the Jeopardy hosting news and get Christian's take on the whole debacle. Not to mention soap operas, assassinations and more!
Episode 48: Split Second - Trailer
This week we go back to one of the hardest game shows in the 1970s, Split Second. Plus we talk about soap operas, assassinations, game show host transitions, Mike Richards' drama and more!
Episode 47: Chain Reaction
This week we talk NEW HOST OF JEOPARDY?!, Dave Letterman's kiss of death, chimichangas, Mike hates Canada, The Young and the Restless and much more! OH, and the game show Chain Reaction! Join us!
Episode 47 - Chain Reaction - Trailer
This week we talk Dave Letterman, chimichangas, Mike hates Canada, The Young and the Restless and much more! OH, and the game show Chain Reaction! Join us!
Episode 46: Truth or Consequences
This week we go all the way back to radio days! Mike is super stoked to dive into this blast from the past. Christian tries to not get stumped. Plus we go off on a few tangents: Mork and Mindy, Knight Rider, Levar Burton, even American Geography! And someone gets shot in the face!
Episode 46 - Truth or Consequences - Trailer
This week we go all the way back to radio days! Mike is super stoked to dive into this blast from the past. Plus we go off on a few tangents: Mork and Mindy, Knight Rider, Levar Burton, even American Geography! And someone gets shot in the face!
Episode 45 - 1 vs. 100
This week we talk about the game show 1 vs 100. We discuss the game show The Hustler and fail miserably on a fast money round of Family Feud. Plus, we have details for how you can win a pair of tickets for the Southern Fried Gaming Expo! And if anyone has purchased perfume by telemarketer, please let us know.
Episode 45 - Trailer - 1 vs. 100
This week we talk about the game show that lasted only two seasons and change in the states but is still going strong for 22 years in the Netherlands. The history of the game show is intriguing as it has a charity for its sponsor. We discuss the game show The Hustler and we have details for how you can win a pair of tickets for the Southern Fried Gaming Expo!
Episode 44: What Would You Do?
This week we take a look at another Nickelodeon staple, a semi spin-off of Double Dare, it's What Would You Do? WWYD was all the mess and none of the action of DD. Oh, and there were pies. And lots of them.
Episode 44 - Trailer
This week: Pies.
Episode 43: Guys Grocery Games
This week we are talking cooking and game shows and more specifically, the meeting of the two. Its Guy's Grocery Games! We talk all things Guy Fieri and how Tom once beat him for his place in the bathroom line.
Episode 43: Trailer
This week we take a taste of the world of cooking game shows. Plus we dish about the new game show Small Fortune. And we talk about our first live (non-cooking) appearance for the show! Joins us!
Episode 42: Love Connection
This week we talk about the talk show that is lumped in with game shows, Love Connection. Mike explains Chuck's famous "2 and 2" and we dish the details on our first live appearance!!
Episode 42 - Trailer
This week's episode (or maybe we should say this month's episode) is finally here this week! We are featuring Love connection and we have details about our first live appearance. Check it out!
Episode 41: Jeopardy!
We are super excited to begin season three with a bang! We cover probably the greatest and most well known game show of all time, Jeopardy! Plus, we bring on a six time champion Dave Leach to take us behind the scenes of being on the show. Christian is back for Stump or Chump and we have a devil of a time playing the game from This Week in Game Show History. THIS SHOW IS PACKED!
Episode 41: Season 3 is here!
This week we are not only diving into America's most loved game show, but also interviewing a 6 time winner as well! Join us as we kick off season three with a bang!
Game Show News to Get You Through - 04
Its the last one and thank goodness because Tom sounds like he is in a cave. We talk about late night tv, game show news and this week in gameshow history!