Ike Barinholtz on Hollywood Stories, Jeopardy Win & California Favorites | California Now Podcast

Emmy-nominated actor, writer, and comedian Ike Barinholtz joins host Josh Meyers—one of his oldest friends—on the California Now Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation filled with Hollywood stories, trivia triumphs, and California adventures. The two look back on their early comedy days and the trip to Los Angeles that convinced Ike California was home. Ike shares why the city continues to inspire him, while reflecting on his Emmy-nominated role in The Studio, including a hilarious behind-the-scenes moment that is straight out of the show. A lifelong trivia lover, Ike dives into his game-show success—from winning Celebrity Jeopardy! to teaming up with his dad to take home $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with help from a Scrabble-loving Jimmy Kimmel. As a longtime Angelino, Ike also highlights his favorite things to do in California, from sunset visits to the Annenberg Beach House and hikes beneath the Hollywood Sign to family outings at the Original Farmers Market. He also shares go-to getaways across the state, including Santa Barbara, Mammoth Lakes, Solvang, and San Francisco. The episode wraps with a fast and fun rapid-fire round. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • How Ike Barinholtz fell in love with Los Angeles • Behind-the-scenes stories from The Studio • Breaking down his triumphant run on Celebrity Jeopardy! • The trivia question that helped win $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire • Ike’s favorite local spots in Los Angeles • California destinations Ike loves to escape to Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 Ike Barinholtz on the California Now Podcast 03:02 Ike’s Decision to Live in California 04:28 Funny Stories on Set of “The Studio” 07:15 Ike Barinholtz' “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Win 10:36 Ike and His Dad Win “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” 13:44 Ike’s Favorite Places in California 18:03 Rula Ad 20:17 Josh and Ike’s Best Local Vacations 21:55 Ike’s Dream Destination to Film in California 23:33 Where Ike Would Send Sal Saperstein in California 29:20 Ike’s Perfect Second California Home 31:05 Ike’s Favorite California Sports Teams 34:30 Quickfire Questions with Ike Barinholtz 37:53 Episode Outro & Credits View the full episode show notes: https://www.visitcalifornia.com/podcast/ike-barinholtz Subscribe to the California Now Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/a97a3010-f48e-41d6-883a-b4855037ea86?d=sJdNs7PGK Sponsor Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/now #rulapod Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more California stories, travel inspiration, and tips only the locals know! ----- VISIT US! Website - https://visitcalifornia.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VisitCalifornia TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@visitcalifornia Threads - https://www.threads.com/@visitcalifornia X - https://twitter.com/visitca ----- Disclaimer: Please note any businesses, locations, and attractions mentioned in our YouTube videos were open at the time the video was originally published. We encourage you to confirm operating hours and statuses prior to visiting specific businesses and locations. Enjoy planning and visiting California!