Josh Weikert is a politics professor from Collegeville, Pennsylvania. He will be appearing as a contestant on the popular trivia game show, Jeopardy!, this season.
Likewise, his debut episode will air on Friday, 21 March 2025. There, he will be facing a returning previous episode champion Cameron Berry, and Steve Luck, an IT manager from Royal Oak, Michigan.
Cameron ended the winning streak of four-day champion Alex DeFrank on his debut episode on 20 March. A data analyst and college administrator from Brighton, Massachusetts, he has a total one-day winnings of $24,600.
Josh Weikert will be facing the returning on-day champion Cameron Berry, and Steve Luck on the 21st March episode of Jeopardy!, this season. (Source: Jeopardy’s Official Website)
Weikert has been applying to compete on the show for several years by taking the 50-question “Jeopardy!” online test. After being selected as a contestant, he went to Los Angeles for filming of the episode back in February.
Regarding his entire experience on Jeopardy, he said,
We all showed up that morning thinking ‘this is our shot. You’ll likely never be on this stage again,’ which made it very special.
So, will Josh Weikert have a memorable Jeopardy debut by winning the episode? Till then, get to know his wiki, age, family, education, job, wife, and married life details below.
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Josh Weikert Wiki, Age & Education
Weikert is 46 years old now. He was born Joshua John Weikert in 1978 and his birthday falls on 30 June every year.
A native of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, he spent his early life with his family there. He used to watch Jeopardy with his in his early days. He says that he and his family watched the show to answer the questions, not for entertainment.
Josh graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy & College in 1995. He then earned a
Furthermore, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2003. He also earned a
In 2013, he obtained a . He also holds a , graduating in 2023.
What Is Josh Weikert’s Job?
Weikert is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Civic Engagement at . His course roster includes courses in American government, public policy, European politics, law and social justice, international law, politics and media, international relations, urban politics, and political analysis.
Besides, he serves as an officer in the US Army Reserve and has also served as a research consultant, policy analyst, and legislative advisor for governments and political campaigns. He is a
Furthermore, he is the BJCP Grand Master Beer Judge and Certified Cicerone with over 15 years of homebrewing experience. A creator of online courses like BJCP Mastery and Beer Service Mastery, he was twice awarded the Eastern Pennsylvania Homebrewer of the Year.
Josh Weikert’s Married Life: Meet His Wife
Weikert has been happily married to his wife Barbara Sliker Weikert for more than two decades. They tied the wedding knot on 1 August 2003.
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The couple first met as students in middle school in East Norriton, Pennsylvania. Later, they reconnected while they were in college and decided to get married after pursuing their respective career.
Josh Weikert married his longtime love Barbara on 1 August 2003. (Source: Barbara’s Instagram)
Barbara works as a music teacher in the Norristown Area School District. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Villanova University.
