Ken Jennings on "Wait Wait"--He's a natural!

It was his first episode, but I’m sure it will not be his last. He was quick, funny, outgoing, snarky, but unfailingly polite, always calling Deepak Chopra “Dr Chopra.” And when asked what the next big bromance will be, he said, “Neil Patrick Harris and me. No joke; I just think it would be great to hang out with him.”

I thought he was a very good fit, and I hope they bring him back.

Alright, other people listen to this too!

I agree, and wish I hadn’t missed the first 20 minutes. I wanted to hear his introduction. Guess I could download the podcast, but that’s soooo much effort. :slight_smile:

What was his line at the end for fill in the blank? “Can I answer in the form of a question? That would make me more comfortable”…or something like that.

You don’t need to download it.

I’m going to listen later - I usually hear the show in the car, but we stayed home all weekend. :smiley:

I thought he was great. I hope they bring him back from time to time.

Long time listener here. Best moment ever, so far, IMO: “This Diamond Ring doesn’t shine for me anymore…doesn’t mean what it did before”

I haven’t listened to this one yet, but I am looking forward to it. I’ve been a big Ken Jennings fan ever since I started following him on twitter two years ago. I just finished his first book and loved it. His sense of humor fits very well with mine (and, I imagine, with that of many dopers).

I just hope Ken isn’t too busy to take over for Alex Trebek when he finally retires. :slight_smile:

The first caller was finishing a Ph.D. in Accounting, and he joked that made him eligible to work at H&R Block. I was surprised Ken didn’t say anything to that. Wasn’t it an H&R Block question that ended his Jeopardy reign?

Yes, it was. Maybe he doesn’t like to talk about it. :wink:

Heh..thanks. I’ll go listen now. :slight_smile: