FANS of the popular gameshow are overjoyed that a beloved contestant will now cohost the show’s podcast.

Sam Buttery first appeared on Jeopardy! in 2021, and he quickly became a much-loved player on the game show.

Sam is a three-time veteran of the show, who also generously donated more than half of his winnings from his first appearance to a good cause.

When he first appeared on the show he won $100,000 as champion of the Professors Tournament, with half of that big payday donated to a CSU Monterey Bay scholarship fund.

And now it has been revealed that the iconic gameshow favorite will co-host the show’s podcast, with fans rejoicing.

Sam’s exciting new career move was announced on the Jeopardy! Instagram account.

The news was shared with a sweet snap of Sam sitting beside Sarah Whitcomb Foss, who usually hosts the podcast.

“Hold onto your butts! #InsideJeopardy! is back with a new co-host, SAM BUTTREY! Listen now with the link in bio,” the caption to the snap read.

Fans of the show went wild in the comment section, with many gushing over the new co-host choice with sweet comments.

“Great choice, Sam is special,” penned one person underneath the sweet photo.

“Nice!!! I have literally never listened to a podcast but I’m here for Sam,” added a second.

A third person then wrote, “Can’t wait! Always a favorite.”

“I loved Sam on Jeopardy. He was my favorite player. Love his quick sense of humor,” added a fourth.

While a fifth person gushed, “Fantastic News! I Love Sam. This Going Epic As Sam Buttrey Says… ‘Let’s BRING IT’.”

VETERAN PLAYER

Although Sam warmed the hearts of Jeopardy! viewers in 2021 when he won big, he has since warmed the hearts of fans several times over with his other appearances.

In 2022 he was the second runner-up for the Tournament of Champions, winning a cool $50,000.

Jeopardy! Set Secrets

Jeopardy! fans don’t see everything behind the scenes from watching on TV. These hidden set features make the show run smoothly:

• Each podium has a hidden riser so that all contestants appear to be the same height.
• After each clue is read, signal lights go off around the game board, indicating players can buzz in and respond.
• Buzz in too early, and you’re locked out for .25 seconds.
• The podiums have a small white light in the lower left corner, which tells Ken Jennings who goes next.
• Contrary to popular belief, the player with control doesn’t have a buzzer advantage on the next clue.
• To the game board’s left is a scoreboard so the players can see their opponents’ scores.
• All contestants must bring three outfits to the studio, but only the host and returning champion change for the next episode.
• There are wardrobe rules, including restrictions on busy patterns, solid white, purple (like the background), and logos.
• Five episodes are taped in a single day, and sometimes more.
• The categories, players (aside from the returning champion), and Final Jeopardy! for a tape day are all drawn randomly to ensure fairness.
• Female contestants are asked not to wear makeup, which is applied backstage, and don’t wear mascara because of sweat.
• Contestants fill out a questionnaire, and producers select five Q&A topics for the host.
• Host Ken isn’t allowed to interact with the contestants until after the game.
• Players can request to sit in a chair while competing without question.

Then, in 2023 he came 6th in the Masters and won an impressive $50,000.

And in the 2024 Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament he was a semifinalist and scored $10,000.

MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Speaking about winning the 2021 tournament, Sam said, “I’ve been a fan of the show forever.

“I used to watch in the old days when Art Fleming was the host [in the 1970s]. We probably catch every episode,” as per Cal State Monterey Bay.

He then spoke of the money he won and how he donated some, saying, “We [he and his wife] saw it as found money because it was local.

“We’re interested in helping children from the community who might not have the resources to attend college.”