The Contestant

This podcast explores Jean Westcott's 20-year journey of auditioning for Jeopardy, including anecdotes from former contestants and the current online audition process. It discusses the preparation process, the tense atmosphere during auditions, and Jean finally receiving the awaited phone call. Jean shares her experience of auditioning for Jeopardy for over two decades, her concerns about participating during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her determination to not say no to the opportunity. The speaker also recounts their experience taking an online test, their achievements, and their collection of Jeopardy merchandise.