She’s a Jeopardy! champion, an advocate for trans rights and representation, and this week’s guest on the podcast. Who is Amy Schneider? Amy joins Jonathan this week to talk all about her Jeopardy! career, her latest Wikipedia wormholes, and her love of tarot. Plus, a Jeopardy! round inspired by Jonathan’s favorite topics. Amy Schneider is an American software engineer and recent Jeopardy! champion. Following an impressive forty-game winning streak, she became the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy!. She is second all-time in the show’s history, trailing only Ken Jennings. Amy is also the first openly transgender contestant to qualify for the Tournament of Champions. Her new book In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life is out now. You can follow Amy on Instagram and Twitter @jeopardamy. For more from Avid Reader Press, check out @avidreaderpress on Instagram and Twitter. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our executive producer is Erica Getto. Our producer is Chris McClure. Our associate producer is Allison Weiss. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Schneider, the historic Jeopardy! champion known for her 40 consecutive wins, discusses the importance of mindfulness in high-pressure situations. She shares her journey of using body scan meditation to stay calm and focused before the Tournament of Champions. Schneider emphasizes how simple mindfulness practices can alleviate anxiety and enhance mental clarity. With relatable insights, she explores strategies to overcome fear of failure and improve self-awareness, making it a valuable guide for anyone seeking to cultivate resilience in daily life.

Arlo Parks, a musician, shares her journey and latest work. Amy Schneider, Jeopardy! Champion, talks about her memoir and her experience on the show. Topics discussed include the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, scams targeting student loan debt, the impact of cirrhosis, Lewis Pew's mission for ocean preservation, the decline of the classic southern accent, accents in theater, electric vehicle battery plants, and Amy Schneider's Jeopardy experience and authentic memoir.