Singles Tournament: Jader Paramo vs TOM - Movie Trivia Schmoedown

[@DugTheDog]

Kristian looks absolutely fantastic today. Like, damn dude.

[@iluvenisp]

"I'm hungry" "... hungry for a win!" "hungry for whatever isn't moving anymore" "...that seems like a safe way to consume food, actually" HILARIOUS! Love Tom XD

[@jbearclowater]

I love when Jenn is on the desk.

[@kiki42719]

Imposible to not love Jenn?

[@leemonroe3491]

Lots of personality and gorgeous.

[@smoke126857]

The elite, the the elite

[@DVouts11]

"You can spread a bear on pita" might be the greatest phrase ever uttered during a Schmoedowm match.

[@Rellj16]

You mean... PETA?? Hahahahaha

[@IronMaiden1164]

I read that just as it was said

[@BG_StuartJ]

So glad to see Jenn back. I've especially missed her doing the post-match interviews

[@tabletennisbreakdown4194]

I love Tom's character but I hope his character and his interactions with Kate won't get in the way of his trivia knowledge and strategy. I hope he will be able to balance his great character and trivia knowledge the next round against presumably Ethan Erwin.

[@dylanrichards8414]

Kate & Grace should have challenged Jader's answer on that Sin City. As TOM said he didnt name all the directors

[@ericisking13]

"You have to tell me if your from space, those are the rules of space"

[@themostwuliaoperson]

“Tom honey don’t eat your hand” is something I never thought would come out of Mark Ellis’ mouth.

[@ocaortega69]

Top Moments of the Match; 1. Desk: Jenn Sterger as the guest announcer & Ernest P. Worrel 2. Promo: Dark TOM “Jader, your name sounds like space, I wanna be friends like Scott Wolf” 3. Managers: “Pink hoods are not intimidating” 4. Entrances: “The door is locked!” & “I’m hungry for anything not moving” 5. Round 1: Jader perfect round, TOM down by 2 points 6. Round 2: Jader spins Opponent’s Choice, TOM steals 3 points under “80’s” 7. Round 3: Jader hits all his 2, 3 & 5 pointers, TOM hits 2 & 3 pointers, TOM wins 8. Post: TOM “I’m gonna be inside a bear” Jenn “The phrasing oh my god!” 9. Post: Ken “Grace take some shots on me, uh you know I was gonna finish the laundry out there tonight …”

[@Just_Ben_]

They should accept backwards challenges if it was put in the chat in time. Tom was right on the Sin City thing.

[@matthewepperly7964]

Great performance Jader. You deserve to be in this league with that fight. Just clean up those round 2's and your future is looking real bright.

[@serjadilla8026]

He spun opponent's choice, that's rough. In the end he answered all of his round 3 questions to force an opponent to answer questions who had a 6 point lead! I've seen champions do that... But I agree, he did great!

[@ide1020]

Man, Tom's commitment to his character is just incredible.

[@bsbgirl85]

Tom and Lon are the best at it, best character work should be an award at the Schmoedown Awards IMO.

[@shawn2508]

Yeah, incredibly annoying. He was actually tolerable this match.

[@55chevy327]

Amazing match. Tom deserves that hollowed out bear.

[@soulwarrior]

Love Jader's approach to the game! It's shining through that he's just so happy to be here. And he's obviously putting in the work. It was an unlucky spin, but I also believe those were some relatively hard questions. Looking forward to seeing him play again! Tom is just great and it was a nice change to have Jenn on the desk. She's great at it and considering that she'll get even better (she constantly improves, just watch her older stuff and compare it to her most recent work), we're all in for a treat. :-)

[@Weaponator18]

Love seeing Jenn on the desk! Tom was really strong again. The knowledge is absolutely there; assuming Erwin beats Zip, we'll see once and for all if Tom's character gets in the way of him being a championship level player. Jader has some real skill for sure. 20 points in a singles match is nothing to sneeze at. I'd love to see Jader in the faction of a Winston, Shannon, or even Coy to best mold his skills for him to make a leap in his second season.

[@joshtorok1983]

Great work all around. Jader played great and Jenn was awesome on the desk. Tom played an amazing match. The challenge should have gone through. Tom’s character is so strong he let the challenge go because he didn’t want to break character. That’s commitment. Need a little more comms for characters in the Den

[@kedate1979]

Wow Jenn should do this more often. She's great at this!

[@TheReddiels]

That guy jader is amazing. Good look, good voice, great knowledge! Please bring him back

[@jeffreydegraw4070]

“I’m going to be in a bear!” Oh my God, that’s hilarious!

[@OfLegionReal]

Me and mom really like Tom and he is really smart wish they never broke Video Drew and him as team

[@ironpatriot2000]

Miscommunication could’ve doomed Tom in that first round. I feel like as a general rule if two people have different answers and they’re both initially called as correct you gotta take a shot on the challenge there. I think they would’ve got it and it would’ve been a 2 point swing.

[@RealCarlosPerez]

Jader is a legit competitior! He gets a legit teammate to fill some of his gaps and they’d have a real shot. I’m gonna be rooting for him from now on!

[@dancollins3999]

loved seeing this match but the hands showing rule just needs to be there or not, ik its part of toms character to be like huddled in a small place but his hands (and jaders tbf) shouldve been asked for especially when its been mentioned repeatedly in the past few matches. Also BIG TAKEAWAY is that announcers need to take possible challenges serioiusly from characters who may not be as affirmative with putting them forward. The exact same situation that happened here in rd1 with TOM also happened in the bateman v ghai match where ghai's attempt to challenge wasn't even considered they didn't ask 'do you wanna consult with your manager?' like they normally would etc. , idk just a few thoughts. Great seeing Jenn on the main show again tho :))

[@maryhm711]

Dan Collins yes i agree, his hands and hiding of his face- it just shouldn’t be allowed. The only time he showed his hands was after he answered....

[@ferdinandd7884]

jenn is awesome, love when shes at the desk. though her taking jaders side before round 3 was a little uncool.

[@bendecidospr]

I thought that, too, but pretty sure she would have done the same, had the situation been reversed (Tom down).

[@Akame4514]

What a fantastic tournament debut for Jader Paramo. I never saw his previous 2 matches but he was great!

[@herbyragan7801]

Sometimes You Eat the Bear, and Sometimes the Bear Eats You

[@finnguy9096]

These matches really show how rare and difficult it is to overcome that magical 6 point deficit...

[@navtektv]

Here's looking at Murrell.

[@serjadilla8026]

I'm a huge fan of Tom, but I became a huge fan of Jader as well tonight! Great show man!

[@musicallynerdy8860]

This isn’t the first time someone playing a character tried to challenge but the judges didn’t recognize it. I think Video Drew and Ghai had the same issue. Why can’t judges take character as serious as actual gameplay?

[@outsidelookinginprod]

It doesn’t matter. The manager has to challenge. It’s not an official challenge until the manager ratifies it, so it was on Kate to recognize that Tom was challenging.

[@gregoryjensen1676]

Tom looked great in this match. Could make a run for the Den here.

[@adequategreg]

It totally looks like Tom is in Jen's apartment on the floor beside her....lol

[@yosewise]

I wouldn’t be surprised

[@SlipperyPeteClassic]

I love how many times Jenn had to keep herself from full-on cracking up in this one. 😂😂

[@OhBenn]

I don’t think commentators should tell a player they are rooting for them in the middle of a match.

[@iluvenisp]

Tom is hilarious! I want a Tom vs Lon and somehow Jenn needs to interview both of them 🤣

[@hagaybenziman]

Love Jader, what a great find. Wonder if Tom got that bear...

Tom is amazing. Give that man his bear. Jared is no joke. He played great. He is going to be scary next season. More Jenn commentating but maybe she should commentate as Jessica. Great match all around.

[@Molson-xg9hs]

Jenn! The Movie Trivia Schmoedown is All Elite!

[@Phleanix]

Ah, Jenn! I've missed seeing her at the desk - great banter! Another solid match.

[@navtektv]

"He's scared of the '80s!" Might be the most coherent thing Tom has ever said. Kate's bit after that going after Mark had me in stitches!

[@BrynjarReynisson]

These two matches this week have been very similar. Round 2 being the game changer

[@noeau4469]

Love Jenn on the desk, especially with Mark. Jader did a great job in rounds 1 & 3, he just got hit with opponents choose in round 2. Good start for Jader though. I’m for a Jader/ Erwin team up

[@hannahkristinameegan8801]

Love seeing Jenn on the desk!

[@G00N3R7883]

Great to see Jenn involved in the matches again.

[@bsbgirl85]

I miss Jenn, especially her post match interviews (Still feenin for the studio matches again) so it's good to see her here. Tom is the best, can't get enough of him lol. Nice to hear them talk about The Looney Bin a little, still miss that team and hope they get back together in the future. They were perfect together. Bad managing on Kate's part when she didn't challenge the Sin City question, Tom clearly disagreed with Jader getting it right SMH. Why not challenge? Apologizing for not challenging it later on doesn't do anything. Anyway, good match and congrats to Tom! He will most likely face Ethan next and man, I can't wait for that match. It will be another match I wish both could win but Tom is so fun to watch, he's a trip lmao.

[@eshna2012]

What is the point of having TWO managers if neither of them can challenge when necessary?

[@bryonywilson84]

It’s decided, Tom is my favourite character hands down

[@Yellowstonetim]

Oh. My. Goodness. This was so much fun. Excellent work everyone. Don't drink milk while watching this match or will need to clean the TV and the floor. :) And I think that hoodie was white until Ken did the laundry last week.

[@jordandeboer4835]

Tom asking "Can I come?" is the number one most awkward moment in schmoedown history. Holy hell phrasing my dude. ".....okay" as a response and Jen looking like she wants to crawl under the carpet and hide or die or both.

[@justinsquare4494]

Such a pleasant surprise to see Jenn on the desk!

[@ProfChaos10]

Tom/Kate should have challenged that Sin City answer. He got all 3 credited directors and Jader did not.

[@LAnimeMaster]

Great match! That round 2 was brutal thanks to opponent's choice, but it goes to show you how important it is for these matches. It can make or break a game.

[@LynxHazard]

Alright, the banter from Tom, Grace, and especially Kate with telling Mark what their decision was in Round 2 was making me laugh out loud. Got to love the character work going on in this match as always by Tom.

[@Tereza_Sky]

Great match. Both played awesome. :)

[@jonwiseman8864]

I cant live in a world where tom doesnt take this match and play with a dead body

[@darrenwright2024]

Yes a starman question ! Somewhere I believe the writers were thinking of me there 😆

[@bendecidospr]

Give us more Jenn Sterger. She brings great energy and back-and-forth, aside from really knowing the game.

[@martinprehn9353]

agreed. Jenn is fairly easy on the ears and eyes.

[@mattduff3244]

I was pulling for Tom, and am happy he won. He was particularly amazing in round 2. That Mel Gibson reporter steel was a super deep cut! However, I think Kate is being too hard on herself. Tom should've challenged the Sin City question himself. He is allowed to do that (with Kate ratifying) so the blame ultimately lies on him in that circumstance. He also should've used a JTE if he didn't hear that Kevin Hart question. You have 3 of them for a reason. Not taking away from his win at all. Just saying that the first round debacle isn't really Kate's fault...

[@patrickharden9917]

Jenn on the desk! Jenn on the desk!

[@Yellowstonetim]

JENN!!! So glad to see Jenn back on a mic. Jenn your work is amazing. You are a great host, interviewer, and announcer. Mark... your okay. :p

[@kylearango8648]

Make sure to tune in to The Jader and Kyle Show to hear his thoughts on the match!

[@UnionShen]

I need more Ken in my life :D. Great game, guys!

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

Great match! Congratulations Tom👏👏👏

[@Toofast4005]

More Jenn Sterger on the desk!!!

[@themarkandrus]

Jader had some awesome pulls and played a great game, aside from bad luck. Way to go.

[@tiznip]

Imagine Tom as the champ. Would he even know?

[@Dontuween]

My favorite part - 32:39

[@markusahlstrom1691]

Great match!!

[@iluvenisp]

Haven't we already seen The Hurricane vs Tom? Tom made the crack about "how are you gonna get it in a room". Why the same match? What am I missing?

[@mrantmoney1]

He made that joke in the post match in his match aagainst tim Franco

[@iluvenisp]

@@mrantmoney1 RIGHT! My bad! Thank you!!!

[@PandaJab]

Jader put up a hell of a fight! I did NOT think that he knew the 5 pointer. Glad to see Tom move on though.

[@peteparker22]

Tom definitely could've challenged the sin city question

[@outsidelookinginprod]

He did. But Kate is the one who has to “ratify” the challenge. Tom was staying in character but it was clear he was challenging the answer Jader gave and Kate as the manager was supposed to jump in and make the challenge official. And she was beating herself up about it because she knows she made a mistake. She has to get her act together because she is making these managerial mistakes a lot this season and she can actually lose her players. I get the feeling that Tom was very frustrated for the rest of the game because of his manager letting him down in that moment. He just hid it relatively well by staying in character.

[@bsbgirl85]

I've noticed that too about Kate that she won't jump in when her competitor is questioning a decision. As a manager your supposed to be ON IT when that happens and discuss it with your player. That's not a good quality for a manager, thankfully Tom is an amazing player that can hold his own but he definitely needs to keep that in mind cause that could make or break a match. I wouldn't want him to possibly lose a match cause of some bs like that.

[@630designs]

Good match. I love Tom and Jader is a good competitor. He is here to stay.

[@angelpacheco2337]

Love every Tom match. Tom and Kate should have their own show. 😂

[@liquidsnake417]

Damn that wheel!

[@bsbgirl85]

"That f*cking wheel!" Damn I miss Clarke Wolfe.

[@justinsquare4494]

I'm happy for Tom, but tough break for Jader. He has real potential for sure. Looking forward to seeing how he and Hanna does in the team tournament.

[@LynxHazard]

Glad a miscommunication in Rd1 didn't cost Tom the match. I honestly think waiting for Managers to challenge can be a real detriment especially if players want to more strongly challenge something. Not sure that Tom couldn't just do that, but I also don't know what the reasoning behind Managers issuing challenges is in the first place. Jader played a heckuva game though. Anybody who gets sadled with Opponent's choice on the second spin is pretty much guaranteed to lose. The smart play is to give them what they spun away from on the 1st spin. However, wouldn't take it out of the game. Spinner's and Opponent's choice are really fun elements of the game and something I wish Star Wars had despite the limited number of movies. It brings a necessary level of understanding your opponent and strategy to the game.

[@brendanmckenna4289]

Zero mention of ‘Hands Up’ in this match at all.

[@maryhm711]

Heartbroken for my 305 brother JADER! You played phenomenal....PERFECT in rd 1 and rd 3. That’s a rare feat and really impressive. That round 2 just killed me to watch.... 😢

[@maryhm711]

Kenn is just GOLD, PURE GOLD.

[@HamzaJJ1]

I love Tom! And Jader rocks too!

[@LynxHazard]

Jader, you should feel pretty great. Got your weakest category and trounced your Rd 3 questions. Perfect Rd. 1. This game made me a fan, and definitely hope to see you get picked up in the draft next season because you have proven you deserve to be here.

[@Trivium54]

Curious if they would have accepted Wesley Snipes as the answer for the Dolemite is my Name question based on how it was worded. Also, more Jenn.

[@adriancooley1819]

Would've been an interesting challenge

[@navtektv]

Jader pulling a Murrell and coming back from a six point deficit. Shame it still wasn't enough. Congrats to Tom.

[@JonnySuite13]

And there's that!!

[@ralphroshia9247]

Its good thing Tom Won Mulligan because not understanding that he wanted to Challenge is just another example what a lousy Manager you because I guarantee that if Dagnino or Levine where Tom 's Manager they would have jumped all over it those guys can smell a challenge and I'm sure the other managers would probably have realized it Also

[@antrikshaade5458]

Well played paramo. Made one strategic mistake by going second but that's okay. That's how you learn

[@potterpotty01]

9:25 they are both wrong, best interim coach was Bruce Arians for my Indianapolis Colts. he won Coach of the Year for christ's sake!

[@BrynjarReynisson]

Come on Mark. Tom is obviously Quasimodo

[@eagoraps]

We need more Jenn in the schmoedown

[@traupman84]

I need Tom vs Lon

[@ChrisWoodburn83]

My Boy Jader for the win

[@pc5050]

Boo C Dub 😆 🦁🦁🦁

[@montanabruce2482]

Jader is the real deal man, round 2 is rough but perfect 1 and 3 Ken has to keep him going into next season

[@antrikshaade5458]

Tom is a beast

[@briantait9354]

One word 3 letters: TOM

[@Paulovlyra]

Mark Ellis should be involved with the Schmoedown forever

[@thewatcher8573]

Alright I gotta throw out, really just a nitpick if anything, it doesn't make or break the show or anything but the manager consulting feels like it's just eating time, I gave it a while thinking maybe I would warm up to it, not quite working, maybe it's just me.

[@bendecidospr]

I know there was no cheating involved, but is it cool that Tom was talking in a chat with his manager during a round one question? I think that is very problematic.

[@cimis92]

Normally I would say yes, but the private chat is there and he was trying to challenge a question while staying in character hence why there's a private chat. So in this specific scenario I don't think there's a problem.

[@maryhm711]

It is problematic.... they need to enforce the rules for EVERYBODY

[@archtac]

congrats jader! what a game! true winner

[@Linerunner99]

Robert Rodriguez was director of Sin City... Tarentino and Miller were guest directors. If they would count so should 2nd unit, and other directors as well. Main is all you need. Glad that challenge didn't get made because a lot of bad challenge decisions have been made lately.

[@outsidelookinginprod]

No Frank Miller was not a guest director. He was a co-Director. He was on set with Robert Rodriguez throughout the entire production and the movie clearly is credited as directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. I guess you could say Quentin Tarantino doesn’t need to be mentioned, but even that name is credited. You can’t make the comparison to second unit directors. Those names are buried in the credits. Frank Miller and Tarantino are prominently mentioned in marketing and on the main credits. Edit: look at the poster itself. Search Sin City on IMDb and click on the image of the poster. Bottom right, under the title, Directed by Robert Rodriguez & Frank Miller, Special Guest Director Quentin Tarantino. Then look at the credits at the bottom: Directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. Frank Miller was a co-director. Not only should they have challenged it, but Mark should not have accepted the answer of Robert Rodriguez. No challenge should have been needed because the answer desk should have already made the correct call.

[@BrynjarReynisson]

According to Wikipedia Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez directed Sin City

[@dancollins3999]

@@outsidelookinginprod exactly, just gonna add to this and say if the question is who directed avengers endgame and someone just wrote joe russo it'd clearly be wrong as it was joel and anthony russo

[@Maitch3000]

As far as I remember, Frank Miller was very involved, but wasn't allowed to get director credit because of union rules. Tarantino directed a single scene. In the end, Rodriguez is the credited director, so that should be the answer.

[@FinalLevelBoss]

@@outsidelookinginprod You are 100% correct. I remember seeing all the cool posers and trailers back when Sin City came out. Aside from Robert Rodriguez, Millers names is right there next to his as director. This isn't a 2nd unit situation.

[@ReelJames]

Let’s go Jader!

[@moethree1830]

Jader I see you Mack dogging my man