{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/623b57a09424910013167348/6993a3268b7fe5457d01776e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Quiz Bowl to the World Stage: A Conversation with David Madden","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/623b57a09424910013167348/1771283233461-6139f253-9631-4002-8a4d-f0e55c12f284.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when intellectual curiosity turns into a lifelong mission?</p><p><br></p><p>David Madden, co-founder of International Academic Competitions and 19-time Jeopardy champion, joins the TAGT Podcast to share how academic quiz competitions build confidence, community, and deep knowledge. From his own journey in quiz bowl to launching international competitions serving tens of thousands of students, David reflects on the power of challenge, belonging, and passion-driven learning.</p><p>A compelling conversation about gifted learners, academic identity, and why finding “your people” matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Suggested Resources</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://iacompetitions.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">International Academic Competitions (IAC)</a></li><li><a href=\"mailto:david@iacompetitions.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">David's Email</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented"}