(0:00) Pre-Show
(2:25) Open
(2:57) The Monte Hall Problem
(5:31) Michael Larson Pressing His Luck
(11:06) Was He Cheating?
(12:19) Terry Kniess’ Price Is Exactly Right
(16:00) The Ingram Cough
(18:44) When The Hackers Are On The Payroll
(22:50) The Password Is: FUGITIVE
(25:32) Shazam says: pah-sah-pah-LAH-brah
(27:21) When The Serial Killer Wins
(30:01) cj’s recommendation: Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017)
(31:40) Jeff’s Recommendation: Quiz Show (1994)
Over the past seven decades, game shows have become staples in the modern household. And while they promise instant riches, they have a hidden history of being hacked. Both contestants and producers have rigged games for greed, desperation, or ratings, blurring the line between strategy and outright deception, and exposing contests as mere illusions.
From avoiding the goat on Let’s Make a Deal to avoiding the serial killer on The Dating Game, this episode has the eclectic mix of facts that you’ve come to expect from your third favorite show on the internet.
tl;dl: when Monte shows you the goat, always take the other door; doubles your odds every time.
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