Around the Bases 2.10: Where Tom Hanks is Unknown and Baseball Goes to Tokyo!

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Harvey Silkovitz doesn't just dominate on Jeopardy—he inspires. Despite battling Parkinson's disease, our friend swept categories and won over $20,000, showing incredible mental fortitude when physical challenges might have slowed others down.

Deal or No Deal Island brings Philip Solomon's journey to a satisfying conclusion with a $75,000 payday. We celebrate his authentic representation, particularly how he opened up about his experiences with stuttering and bullying. As fellow game show contestants ourselves, we appreciate how he maneuvered against seasoned reality veterans like Stephanie and David, maintaining his integrity throughout the competition while still playing strategically.

Survivor delivers what might be the most chaotic tribal council we've ever witnessed. A perfect storm of events—Justin losing his vote on a journey, Mary winning the Shot in the Dark, and a tie vote—created an unprecedented situation where Cedric had sole power to determine who went home. His baffling decision to eliminate his closest ally might rank among the worst strategic moves in Survivor history, leaving us literally shouting at our television screens.

"The Floor" continues to deliver entertaining moments, including a contestant who shockingly couldn't identify Tom Hanks—prompting us to run through his iconic filmography from Forrest Gump to Toy Story in disbelief. Meanwhile, MLB heads to Japan with the Cubs and Dodgers playing in a beautifully customized Tokyo Dome complete with authentic stadium elements from Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium.

Join us next week for our comprehensive MLB season preview with special guest Nicholas Pepin from Pop Culture Roulette as we break down every team and make our predictions for the upcoming baseball season! Have you ever experienced a tribal council as chaotic as this one? Let us know in the reviews!

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