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WLTI Interview #029 - Adam Nedeff (01-10-2024) Bang a gong, get it on! Jason Block interviews Adam Nedeff about his latest entry, "Gong This Book!", the many stories behind the scenes of "The Gong Show". He also talks about the National Game Show Archive being prepped for the public. "Gong This Book is available in stores everyone and right here.
WLTI Interview #028 - Bob Boden & The National Archives of Game Show History Jason speaks with the Curator of the National Archives of Game Show History – Bob Boden. They talk about how the project came about, who is involved and how you can donate your items to the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY. WEBSITE LINK
WLTI Interview #027 - Buzzy Cohen Jason speaks with 2017 Jeopardy Tournament of Champions winner and 2021 Tournament of Champions guest host Buzzy Cohen about how he got the call, what he did to prepare and about if he wants the job as permanent host. (SPOILER: he does).
WLTI Interview #026 - Dave Hodgson from the Search for Canada's Game Shows Jason sits down with Dave Hodgson – the writer, producer and editor of “The Search for Canada’s Game Shows. We chat about the inspiration for the documentary and what will be covered. We also chat about a couple of friends of ours who help with the project. Check it out January 16th on Game TV in Canada and on igametv.com.
WLTI Interview #025 - Eddie Zamora Jason Block interviews Eddie Zamora, one of the two judges of BYUtv’s new show Dinner Takes All. We talk his history of getting into food, and what it takes to judge family chefs on the new show. To find out more about the show, please click here!
WLTI Interview #024 - JD Roberto Jason Block speaks with JD Roberto. The host of BYUtv's Battle of the Ages chats about his past hosting gigs and why it’s good for the entire family. To find out more information on the show, please click here!
WLTI Interview #023 - Brett Lazer from Fleetwit Trivia Jason Block takes time to talk to the head of Fleetwit Trivia, Brett Lazer about the current trivia app craze. To find out more about Fleetwit, please visit here! To keep up with the latest news about the service, please go here!
WLTI Interview #022 - Lee DiGeorge WLTI’s Jason Block interviews a participant in this year Teachers Tournament on Jeopardy. Lee DiGeorge from Queens, NY gives his take on his appearance on the show, from audition, to study habits and to what happened on the show. both good and bad.
WLTI Interview #021 - Amy Kaufman Jason Block speaks to Los Angeles Times Hollywood Reporter and author of “Bachelor Nation” Amy Kaufman as they’ll talk about the book that looks into “The Bachelor” from a fans point of view, plus why there was a controversy with ABC.
WLTI Interview #020 - Steven and Sharon from Worst Cooks in America Jason Block of WLTI speaks to Autumn Erhard, the 2nd Millionaire in Wheel of Fortune History in New York City while on her press tour. She discusses her plans for the money, how she auditioned, and more!
WLTI Interview #019 - Travis Griffin Jason hooks up the Skype line with his friend Travis Griffin. He talks his Millionaire experience, his game show experience and how he turned that into Home Game Enterprizes, a company he founded to take the game show experience to you!
WLTI Interview #018 - Monty Hall Tribute with Chris Ahearn & Ben Tritle Jason and Chico speak to two producers of the hit TV Show “Let’s Make A Deal”. Chris Ahearn and Ben Tritle join Jason and Chico to talk the life and legacy of Monty Hall and the tribute episode they filmed right after finding out about the death of their mentor. It is Ben's second time on an interview of WLTIs.
WLTI Interview #017 - Aaron Solomon Aaron Solomon – co executive producer of $100,000 Pyramid comes on with Jason Block for a special interview discussing his career in game shows, his experience as a producer on Pyramid, and more in this special interview for We Love to Interrupt. Please check out The Remotes at RemotesBand.com and on Facebook. The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) theme is (c) Bleeding Fingers Music.
WLTI Interview #016 - Quizzing North America's Tony Hightower & Jamie Rosler The Trivia Championships of North America are right around the corner, and the guys are talking about it with Quizzing North America’s Tony Hightower & Jamie Rosler. They have the answers to all the questions, including the most important: why should I go to Vegas for a weekend in the dead of summer? Find out in this WLTI Interview conducted by Chico Alexander and Jason Block! To find out more about their work with Quizzing North America, please go HERE!
WLTI Interview #015 - Jonathan Magnum Jason Block from WLTI speaks to Lets Make A Deal announcer Jonathan Mangum in advance of the show’s Season 7 premiere on September 21st. They talk the show, his comedy career, and his new project “Open Carrie“. You can follow Jonathan on Twitter @mangum1, check out his official website at jonathanmagnum.com, and the official Let’s Make a Deal website HERE.
WLTI Interview #014 - Big Brother 17 Casting Call Jason Block of WLTI catches up with 2 former housemates of Big Brother 16 as they helped with the NY Casting Call. He speaks with Derrick Levasseur, last season’s winner and Frankie Grande. He sees what they have been up to and what new contestants need to look out for.
WLTI Interview #013 - Chris Catalano With Spring here and Summer coming soon, Jason Block of WLTI interviews Christopher Catalano, the senior casting producer of Big Brother. They’ll talk about the casting tour and process and what makes a good contestant. http://www.bigbrothercasting.tv
WLTI Interview #012 - Sarah Manchester Jason Block interviews the latest Millionaire from Wheel of Fortune, Sarah Manchester. Sarah discusses her teaching career, her gameplay and how one of her kids almost spilled the beans about her spectacular win!
WLTI Interview #011 - Brad Rutter WLTI’s “Jeopardy!” guru and former 4 time “Jeopardy!” champion Jason Block welcomes the winner of the show’s “Battle of the Decades” tournament, Brad Rutter in an exclusive interview. Rutter talks about the comparisons between the show’s past champions, his experiences in the tournament final, his relationship with Ken Jennings and some projects he’s been working on. If you’re a “Jeopardy!” fan, then you cannot afford to miss this!
WLTI Interview #010 - Ben Tritle Jason Block of Game Show Newsnet and WLTI interviews the producer of Let’s Make a Deal and former game show contestant Ben Tritle about the show in anticipation of the Emmy nominations. They’ll talk about Monty Hall’s various runs of the show, how the show is doing currently, and what’s expected for season 6 later this fall.
WLTI Interview #009 - Anne Hegerty Jason Block goes transatlantic with this Extra Interview. He sits down with Ms. Frosty Knickers herself, “The Governess” Anne Hegerty. He inquires as to what life was like before the Chase and how a chance encounter with another changed her life. She also answers the burning question about jumping over here to the US…could she be a US Chaser? This is an interview not to be missed.
WLTI Interview #008 - Marianne Curan Jason Block talks to one of the hosts of “Bob & Marianne Radio”, Marianne Curan about her recent appearance on “Let’s Ask America”, what she and her husband, Bob Goen are doing nowadays, and some past memories of GSN Radio will be talked about as well.
WLTI Interview #007 - Harry Friedman II Jason Block welcomes in the executive producer of both Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! a second time. He’ll address the controversy from Kids Week once and for all, along with some history of the 30 years of Jeopardy. He’ll also reveal a few of the planned events for the 30th anniversary.
WLTI Interview #006 - Autumn Erhard Jason Block of WLTI speaks to Autumn Erhard, the 2nd Millionaire in Wheel of Fortune History in New York City while on her press tour. She discusses her plans for the money, how she auditioned, and more!
WLTI Interview #005 - Wheel of Fortune in NYC Jason Block is back with a series of interviews conducted with Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and announcer Jim Thornton as Wheel invaded New York City back in March to record three weeks of shows at Madison Square Garden in celebration of their 30th anniversary in syndication. Find out insights on Pat, Vanna, and Jim’s favorite things about NYC as this week concludes with Fabulous Food Week on the program.
WLTI Interview #004 - Bob Harris Jason Block is back with another interview. This time, the guest is author Bob Harris. His latest best seller “The International Bank of Bob” explains the concept of microfinance and his relationship with Kiva.org. He also touches on his post Jeopardy career and his beloved Cleveland Guardians (Team played under another name in 2013).
WLTI Interview #003 - Harry Friedman I In anticipation of Wheel of Fortune’s return to NYC, Jason Block has an exclusive interview with Executive Producer Harry Friedman. Jason and Harry spend time talking about Wheel’s 30th Anniversary and all aspects of the show. Stay tuned for a few surprises and a hint or two on Jeopardy’s 30th as well!
WLTI Interview #002 - Phoenix Stone Jason Block is on location in New York City to interview Phoenix Stone, one of the judges of the new show “Next Great Family Band” that features Samantha Malone and Kimberley Locke as judges along with the host, JD Roberto that’ll air on Cozi TV and NBC.
WLTI Interview #001 - Kevin Peirera Jason Block takes the time to interview the host of “Let’s Ask America” Kevin Pereira on his experiences with the show, plus some little known facts about Kevin himself.