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When I first got the call for Jeopardy! I was a different man.

I initially applied for the online test in September of 2020. I had worked all spring and summer through the pandemic, but in the fall, I was off from work on medical leave, so I had time on my hands. I had signed up for the test a few times over…

I’ve been a dishwasher, a water ice truck driver, a piano delivery guy, an airport security worker, a supermarket cashier, a bouncer, a street sweeper, a warehouse grunt, a package handler, an office clerk, a CCT operator, a rideshare driver. And now, I’m a 16-game Jeopardy! champion.

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As a player who started his run with the initial goal of “at least” making it to Final Jeopardy!, Ryan Long has surpassed his own expectations. But after 16 consecutive wins, it is time to say farewell to the super champion.

“My knees hurt so bad right now from just weeks and weeks…

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Even before Matt Jackson took Arthur Chu’s #4 spot for consecutive games won, Arthur penned this piece for Salon explaining why Matt is a better Jeopardy! player.

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After defeating Ryan Long in today’s game, Eric Ahasic receives some important advice from the 16-game super champ.

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For 16 games in a row, Ryan Long reigned supreme. While the super champ rarely stumbled, he did fumble a few Final Jeopardy! clues. See if you can outwit Ryan by coming up with the correct responses.

*Quiz Rules: Respondents do not have to answer in the form of a question. Moderate spelling errors will receive consideration. No prizes, but big-time…

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You got “The Call” to be on Jeopardy! Congratulations! You’re busy cramming opera librettos, ancient Sumerian poetry, and Beyonce’s discography. But aside from trivia, there’s a critical part of preparation that many players ignore – one that can mean the difference between a multiple-game run and a lifetime of asking yourself, "What if?"

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After taking down super-champ Ryan Long on Monday, Eric Ahasic is building up steam for his own impressive streak.

On Friday, the meteorologist from Minneapolis scored his fifth consecutive victory, bringing his total winnings to $133,801. 

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When current Jeopardy! champion Megan Wachspress was asked to share a unique bit of information about herself during her contestant interview in Wednesday’s game, one particularly special memory came to mind: her engagement story.

In 2013, Megan got engaged to her now-husband Nathan…

Megan and Nathan sit on their engagement bench in Central Park. (Courtesy of: Megan Wachspress)

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Vulture on why Jeopardy! will never die.

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The roster for the next Tournament of Champions continues to heat up with the latest addition of five-game champion Megan Wachspress. 

Megan, an attorney from Berkeley, California, won her fifth consecutive game on Monday, qualifying her for a spot in the upcoming tournament.…