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Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Jeopardy!’ with Purdue’s Super-Champion Adriana Harmeyer
Episode 114

Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Jeopardy!’ with Purdue’s Super-Champion Adriana Harmeyer

This Is Purdue

August 8, 202433m 9s

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Show Notes

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Adriana Harmeyer, clinical assistant professor and archivist for university history, and “Jeopardy!” super-champion.  


In May and June 2024, Adriana earned super-champion status after winning 15 consecutive games of “Jeopardy!” As a longtime fan of this Emmy Award-winning game show, she was able to make her “Jeopardy!” dreams come true thanks to plenty of preparation and persistence. 


In this episode you will: 

  • Go behind the scenes of “Jeopardy!” as Adriana shares what it’s like to apply for the show, see the Alex Trebek Stage for the first time and meet host Ken Jennings. You’ll be surprised at how many episodes are filmed each day! 
  • Find out how she prepared for the show, found a winning strategy and what she’s expecting from the upcoming Tournament of Champions. 
  • Hear about her favorite questions, toughest moments and the most surprising elements about her experience on this popular, long-running show. 
  • Discover her favorite, most interesting items in the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections. 


You don’t want to miss this special episode with this Boilermaker “Jeopardy!” star.  

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