Game Shows w/ Claire McNear

What Shall We Do About...?

For many decades, game shows have been a magnet in homes around the world - as families gathered around television sets after or during dinner. But what proves popular is ever changing, and at least here in Australia, game shows have all but disappeared from primetime. So, what shall we do about game shows? Will they ever gain the fame and attention that they once did? My guest this week is Claire McNear, a writer at sports and pop culture website The Ringer. Claire has just released a book about the long-running American television show Jeopardy!, and was able to share plenty of insights into not only the history (and scandals) of game shows, but also the obsession that still exists among fans of the format. Claire McNear's book Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! is out now. Claire is also on Twitter @ClaireMcNear. If you enjoyed this episode, you might enjoy our previous episode on Trivia with Cheryl Toh from The Chase Australia. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed it, please follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get new episodes in your feeds every Tuesday. And leaving a rating and review really does help get the word out, so feel free to do so! Connect with the show: Instagram: @whatshallwedopod Facebook: @whatshallwedopod Twitter: @whatshallwepod Email: [e-mail] What Shall We Do About...? is hosted and produced by Sam Robinson, who is on Twitter @samsquareeyes.