Beer Money!
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| Beer Money | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Don Jamieson and Mayleen Ramey |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original release | |
| Network | SportsNet New York |
Beer Money is a sports game show, when Don Jamieson and Mayleen Ramey go to quiz New Yorkers on their beloved New York sports teams, at local bars. In some episodes, they can be seen at Citi Field or outside of Madison Square Garden or New Meadowlands Stadium. The first question is worth $10. The contestant may keep the $10 and walk away or go for the second question, which is worth $20. If they get any question wrong, then they will lose all their money. The third question is worth $100. That totals up to $130.
Hosts
- Chris Carlin (2008-2010)
- Julie Alexandria (2008-2009)
- Alexi Panos (2009-2010)
- Amber Wilson (2010-2012)
- Dan Schachner (2010-2012)
- Don Jamieson (2012-)
- Mayleen Ramey (2012-)
Notable contestants
- Eddie Trunk (2013) - Co-host of That Metal Show
- Rich "Stick" Allen (2012 and 2013) - contestant from South Brunswick NJ who made two appearances on the show, with Don Jamieson attempting to make a love connection between "Stick" and Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz. Stick lost on question 3 both times.
- Brick Township NJ Mayor John Ducey appeared on the Eatontown episode. He lost on question 3.
Parts of the show
- Beer Run: Don or Mayleen give the contestant a question. There are multiple answers to that question. They have to give Don or Mayleen as many answers as they can in 30 seconds. Each correct answer is worth $10.
- Magic Number: Don or Mayleen give the contestant a number. He or she asks the contestant multiple questions, and asks them if the answer is above or below the magic number. Each correct answer is worth $10.
- Beers Batted In: Don or Mayleen get four contestants. They give the first one a question. If they get it right they go to first base. If the second one gets his question right, he goes to first base. Then the third one goes to first base, and the bases are loaded. Then the fourth contestant comes up to bat. If they get their question right, they hit a grand slam and win $160.
Other versions
Other versions of this show have aired in other areas due to the popularity of this version.
| City | Local name | Host | Network | Air dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Pocket Money | Paul "Fitzy" Fitzgerald | New England Sports Network | 2009-2010 |
| Chicago | Beer Money | Ted Brunson Sarah Kustok |
Comcast SportsNet Chicago | 2008 |
| Luke Stuckmeyer 2014–2019 Jen Lada 2014-2015 Kelly Crull 2016–2019 Kip Lewis 2016–2017 Chuck Garfien 2016–Present |
Comcast SportsNet Chicago (2014-2017) NBC Sports Chicago (2017–Present) |
2014–Present | ||
| Gas Money | Luke Stuckmeyer Susannah Collins |
Comcast SportsNet Chicago | 2012-2013 | |
| Cincinnati | Beer Money | Steve Caminiti Ashley Collins |
Fox Sports Ohio | 2014 |
| Cleveland | Beer Money | Chuck Galeti 2012-2013 Amanda Jahn 2012-2013 Ahmaad Crump 2013 Ashley Collins 2013 |
SportsTime Ohio | 2012-2013 |
| Columbus | Beer Money | Jamir Howerton Ashley Collins |
SportsTime Ohio | 2009 |
| New York City | Beer Money | Chris Carlin 2008-2010 Julie Alexandria 2008-2009 Alexi Panos 2009-2010 Amber Wilson 2010-2012 Dan Schachner 2010-2012 Don Jamieson 2012-present Mayleen Ramey 2012–present |
SportsNet New York | 2008–Present |
| San Francisco | Beer Money | Shan Berries Mike Nelson |
KPIX-TV | 2015–present |
| Vancouver | Beer Money | Sunny Lenarduzzi Andrew Barber |
CKVU-DT | 2012-2013 |