Podcast Episode 114 – Adriana Harmeyer
SUMMARY
This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, “This Is Purdue” aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
Below, you’ll find helpful information, stories, and social media content regarding this episode of “This Is Purdue.”
STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Adriana Harmeyer, clinical assistant professor and archivist for university history, and “Jeopardy!” super-champion.
In May and June 2024, Adriana earned super-champion status after winning 15 consecutive games of “Jeopardy!” As a longtime fan of this Emmy Award-winning game show, she was able to make her “Jeopardy!” dreams come true thanks to plenty of preparation and persistence.
In this episode you will:
- Go behind the scenes of “Jeopardy!” as Adriana shares what it’s like to apply for the show, see the Alex Trebek Stage for the first time and meet host Ken Jennings. You’ll be surprised at how many episodes are filmed each day!
- Find out how she prepared for the show, found a winning strategy and what she’s expecting from the upcoming Tournament of Champions.
- Hear about her favorite questions, toughest moments and the most surprising elements about her experience on this popular, long-running show.
- Discover her favorite, most interesting items in the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections.
You don’t want to miss this special episode with this Boilermaker “Jeopardy!” star.
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Link to the podcast: https://stories.purdue.edu/podcast/adriana-harmeyer
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SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
LinkedIn + Facebook
- Clue: This @Jeopardy! super-champion is a #Purdue clinical professor and archivist of university history in @PurdueLibraries. Who is … Adriana Harmeyer! On our latest #ThisIsPurdue podcast episode, #Boilermaker Adriana Harmeyer is sharing her experience winning 15 consecutive games of #Jeopardy! Find out what it was like to apply for the show, meet @kenjenningsofficial, see the Alex Trebek Stage for the first time and more. (You may be surprised how many episodes of “Jeopardy!” are filmed each day.) Listen today: <link>
- “We’ve all seen it on TV, but you just can’t be prepared for walking onto that stage and stepping up to the podium.” @Jeopardy! super-champion Adriana Harmeyer is taking us behind the scenes of America’s favorite game show on #ThisIsPurdue. 🎧 Since childhood, Adriana’s been persistent in her pursuit of appearing on that coveted Alex Trebek Stage. And this year, she made it happen. Check out her story today: <link>
- Clue: This @jeopardy! super-champion is a #Purdue clinical professor and archivist of university history in @purduelibraries. Who is … Adriana Harmeyer! On our latest #ThisIsPurdue podcast episode, #Boilermaker Adriana Harmeyer is sharing her journey after winning 15 consecutive games of #Jeopardy! Listen today at the 🔗 in bio. <link>
- “We’ve all seen it on TV, but you just can’t be prepared for walking onto that stage and stepping up to the podium.” @jeopardy! super-champion Adriana Harmeyer is taking us behind the scenes of America’s favorite game show on #ThisIsPurdue. 🎧 Listen today at the 🔗 in bio. <link>
- Did you watch #Boilermaker Adriana Harmeyer win 15 consecutive games of @Jeopardy! with @KenJennings? On the latest #ThisIsPurdue podcast, we’re going behind the scenes of your favorite game show with @PurdueLibraries’ super-champion! 🎧 <link>
- This @jeopardy! super-champion is a #Purdue clinical professor and archivist of university history in @PurdueLibraries. Who is … Adriana Harmeyer! Adriana joins us on the #ThisIsPurdue podcast to share her journey after winning 15 games of #Jeopardy with @kenjennings. <link>
- “We’ve all seen it on TV, but you just can’t be prepared for walking onto that stage and stepping up to the podium.” Since childhood, Adriana Harmeyer has been persistent in her pursuit of appearing on @jeopardy! And this year, she made it happen. Check out her story: <link>
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