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Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!

June 4, 2026

The orange smoke is rising from the chimney of the Studebaker Theater, which can only mean one thing: the time has come to name our new Judge and Scorekeeper!

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Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!

May 30, 2026

This week, we celebrate an early start to summer by revisiting our interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Taimane, Becca Mann, and Lucy Dacus!

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Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!

May 23, 2026

This week, we bid a fond farewell to our beloved Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula Poundstone

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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life

May 16, 2026

This week, legendary Jeopardy champion and host Ken Jennings joins panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie to talk swearing on air and making up little lies to tell Alex Trebek

Correction: This episode incorrectly says that H&R Block owns the copyright for GIFs and that CompuServe, which H&R Block purchased in 1980, had owned the patent for the GIF. In fact, CompuServe invented the GIF, but another company, Unisys, owned the patent on the underlying technology, which expired in 2003.

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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

May 9, 2026

This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to Spirit Airlines

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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!

May 2, 2026

This week, San Diego's own Ron Burgundy joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade to celebrate his friend and mentor Bill Kurtis

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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes

April 29, 2026

Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish.

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We go to confessional with Father James Martin

April 25, 2026

This week, the FBI deals with some DUIs and special guest Father James Martin hears the confessions of guest host Tom Papa and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Katie Nolan

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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup

April 18, 2026

This week, Phil Pritchard, NHL's Keeper of the Stanley Cup, joins us to about taking the cup jet-skiing and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan beef with the Pope and get misdiagnosed.

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HTDE: Crushes and Smells

April 15, 2026

This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?

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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

April 11, 2026

This week, we're celebrating spring break with our friends Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, and Jon M. Chu. Plus, the panel gets in on the fun with some of our favorite questions from this past year.

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We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

April 4, 2026

Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Supreme Court

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HTDE: Sheets and Blankets

April 1, 2026

This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night.

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We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach

March 28, 2026

This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson

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We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice

March 21, 2026

This week, we talk new dimes and where to spend them, and special guest Aasif Mandvi tells us the best way to get over an ex.

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HTDE: Crickets and Clowns

March 18, 2026

This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks.

Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor.

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John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts

March 14, 2026

This week, John Cusack joins us to talk high school reunions, graphic novels, and the secrets to keeping your Vespa's tank full. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson go on spring break

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We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball

March 7, 2026

This week, Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu offer Kristi Noem some parting words and we quiz the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball, Jason Benetti, on his knowledge of confetti

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HTDE: The Breakfast Rule

March 4, 2026

This week: How the Wait, Wait team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem.

Featuring author Keith Houston.

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We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash

February 28, 2026

This week, we're live in Bloomington, Indiana with Olympic champion Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie

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We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests

February 21, 2026

This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments of the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more!

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HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

February 18, 2026

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy snowboarders couldn't land without.

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Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons

February 14, 2026

This week, KPop Demon Hunters' Arden Cho joins us to talk about Rumi, the World Series of Poker, and how NOT to behave when you're about to propose. Plus, the Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Beth Stelling shut down El Paso's airport and confess to cheating at the Olympics.

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HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters

February 11, 2026

This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch.

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Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo

February 7, 2026

This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro prepare for the big game by eating goo

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HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps

February 4, 2026

Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games.

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"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"

January 31, 2026

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary"

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WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

January 24, 2026

This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca

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WWDTM: Kali Reis

January 17, 2026

This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank

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WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

January 12, 2026

This week, we anticipate good things from 2026 by remembering the moments that made 2025 so fun

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WWDTM: Delroy Lindo

January 10, 2026

This week, special guest Delroy Lindo joins Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice

December 27, 2025

This week, we celebrate the holidays with some of our favorite guests and a trip back to Hawaii!

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WWDTM: Rhea Seehorn

December 20, 2025

This week, special guest Rhea Seehorn joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Paula Poundstone

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We ask Peter about the guest who's most surprised him, plus other listener questions

December 16, 2025

It's another Peter AMA (Ask Me Anything)! Wait Wait visual host Emma Choi puts your questions to the big man himself -- Peter Sagal. If he had to listen to one song for the rest of his life what would it be? What actor would Peter cast to play him in a Wait Wait movie? What does Peter listen to when he runs? We get answers to those and other questions, including one about Peter's role in the making of "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights"?!?!?

This normally would be a bonus episode just for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ listeners. With this being the season of giving, we're sharing this one with everyone! To hear part 2 of Peter's AMA, make sure you're signed up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. You also get regular episodes sponsor-free and support the work of NPR. For more details, go to plus.npr.org/waitwait.

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WWDTM: Lucy Dacus

December 13, 2025

This week, special guest Lucy Dacus joins panelists Tom Bodett, Adam Burke, and Helen Hong

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HTDE: One-Liners and Free Throws

December 10, 2025

Ian and Mike help a listener lighten the mood with her clients, help another listener mess with an opponent’s free throw shot, and Peter Sagal shares his secret for falling asleep on an airplane.

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WWDTM: Andy Richter

December 6, 2025

We're live in Phoenix with special guest Andy Richter and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Luke Burbank, and Shantira Jackson!

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WWDTM: Paul Giamatti, Laufey, and more!

November 29, 2025

This week, we celebrate Thanksgiving with some of the segments we're most grateful for

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HTDE: Carsickness And Traffic Jams

November 26, 2025

Ian and Mike look to the skies to help a listener solve her problem with motion sickness. Plus, a survivor of the longest recorded traffic jam in history shares how she got through it.

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WWDTM: Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper

November 22, 2025

This week, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper join Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Zach Zimmerman, and Faith Salie

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WWDTM: Tiffany Haddish

November 15, 2025

This week, Tiffany Haddish joins panelists Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone, and Roxanne Roberts

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HTDE: Broadway Musicals And Best In Show

November 12, 2025

This week: A Broadway star tells us how he finished the New York Marathon and then performed in two shows back to back, a wife seeks advice on how best to shave her hairy companion, plus, are the lyrics to Bye Bye Birdie what we think they are?

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WWDTM: Roy Choi

November 8, 2025

This week, we're live in Orange County with Roy Choi and panelists Tom Papa, Negin Farsad, and Karen Chee

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WWDTM: Julia Fox

November 1, 2025

This week, Julia Fox joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Josh Gondelman

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HTDE: Motivation, Secret Messages, and Stealing Your Thunder

October 29, 2025

This week: Filmmaker Alice Wu shares a clever trick to help you finally finish that thing you’ve been working on, why teenagers are taking over the comments sections of old podcast episodes, and the origins of the phrase “steal your thunder”. Plus we continue in our quest to be your out of office emergency contact.

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WWDTM: Ally the Piper

October 25, 2025

This week, bagpipe superstar Ally the Piper joins panelists Hari Kondabolu, Faith Salie, and Alex Edelman

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WWDTM: Anna Kendrick, Jeff Gordon, and more!

October 18, 2025

This week, we nurse our sunburns while revisiting some of our favorite moments from this year

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HTDE: Earthquakes, Dentists, and How To Talk To Your Dog

October 15, 2025

On today’s episode: a bold new way to help out when an earthquake hits, and Mike and Ian help out a listener with the help of a friendly dentist and a dog named Stella. Plus, our continuing commitment to be your Out of Office emergency contact turns into a surprise birthday celebration.

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WWDTM: Taimane

October 12, 2025

This week, we're live in Honolulu with panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Peter Grosz, and Paula Poundstone. Plus, special guest Taimane!

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WWDTM: Becca Mann

October 4, 2025

This week, special guest Becca Mann joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber

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HTDE: AI, War, and Exercise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger

October 1, 2025

On today’s episode, how to get rid of Google’s AI summaries, and we help a listener who wants to exercise in her car during a long commute–with an assist from a very overqualified exerciser and a very overqualified driver. Plus we talk about a possible connection between pizza and war with The Washington Post’s Tim Carman.

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WWDTM: Cynthia Nixon

September 27, 2025

This week, special guest Cynthia Nixon joins panelists Negin Farsad, KC Shornima, and Adam Burke

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WWDTM: Chip Caray

September 20, 2025

This week, we're live in St. Louis with Cardinals' play-by-play announcer Chip Caray and panelists Rachel Coster, Dulcé Sloan, and Adam Felber

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HTDE: How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven, with Peter Sagal

September 17, 2025

Today, Mike and Ian recruit the help of legendary Taste-Tester-Turned-Public-Radio-Host Peter Sagal to rate a new, unorthodox approach to making lasagna. Plus, a listener calls in claiming he’s physically incapable of burping, so the guys ask a medical professional to help him out.

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WWDTM: Bob Costas

September 13, 2025

This week, special guest Bob Costas joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Brian Babylon, and Peter Grosz. Plus, Oscar-and-Grammy-winner Rhymefest steps in for Bill!

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WWDTM: Reneé Rapp

September 6, 2025

This week, special guest Reneé Rapp joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Shane O'Neill, and Amy Dickinson in Chicago

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HTDE: OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón

September 3, 2025

We are so back! How To Do Everything returns for a packed second season. This episode, one listener asks Mike and Ian how to write the perfect “out of office” message. So, they confer with the highest language authority in the land, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

Comedians Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon join the show to answer your couple’s advice questions, some stranger than others. Plus, a fashion tip for your post-Labor Day needs.

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WWDTM: Live at Tanglewood with Paul Giamatti!

August 30, 2025

This week, we're live at Tanglewood with special guest Paul Giamatti and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Bodett, and Mo Rocca!

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WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer

August 23, 2025

This week, our summer break continues with visits from our coolest guests, including Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer!

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WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura

August 16, 2025

This week, we desperately cling to the end of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Lewis Black, Mo Wagner, Rose Matafeo, and some never-before-heard segements with Atlas Obscura!

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WWDTM: Pedro Pascal

August 9, 2025

This week, special guest Pedro Pascal joins panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount Jr. and guest host Tom Papa!

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WWDTM: Heather Gay

August 2, 2025

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WWDTM: Laufey

July 26, 2025

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WWDTM: James Gunn

July 19, 2025

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July 18, 2025

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WWDTM: Jan Jensen

July 12, 2025

This week, we're live in Iowa with coach Jan Jensen and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie

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WWDTM: Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, and more!

July 5, 2025

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests, including Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, Jim Gaffigan, Roy Wood, jr., and Lauren Graham!

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WWDTM: Anna Kendrick

June 28, 2025

This week, we're live in Portland with special guest Anna Kendrick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman

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WWDTM: Ibtihaj Muhammad

June 21, 2025

This week, special guest Ibtihaj Muhammad joins Hari Kondabolu, Rachel Coster, and new panelist Jeff Hiller!

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WWDTM: Chris Perfetti

June 14, 2025

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WWDTM: Jeff Gordon

June 7, 2025

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WWDTM: Jim Rice

May 31, 2025

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WWDTM: Ego Nwodim

May 24, 2025

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WWDTM: GWAR, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Gad, Kara Jackson, and Amber Maykut

May 17, 2025

This week, we celebrate the arrival of spring with special guests Josh Gad, Gretchen Whitmer, GWAR, Kara Jackson, and Amber Maykut!

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WWDTM: Nathan Lane

May 10, 2025

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WWDTM: Natasha Rothwell

May 3, 2025

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WWDTM: Brian Tyree Henry

April 26, 2025

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WWDTM: Lewis Black

April 19, 2025

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WWDTM: Austan Goolsbee

April 12, 2025

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HTDE: Study Break with Jason Isaacs of "The White Lotus"

April 10, 2025

The White Lotus season finale dropped this weekend, and we have questions. And trauma. Maybe you do too? This week, How To Do Everything's "study break" is hosting acclaimed actor Jason Isaacs AKA acclaimed Lorazepam addict Timothy Ratliff.

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WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown

April 5, 2025

This week, special guest Sterling K. Brown joins panelists Tig Notaro, Negin Farsad, and Josh Gondelman

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WWDTM: Eric Idle, Bridget Everett + Jeff Hiller, and more!

March 29, 2025

This week, we invite everyone to take a much needed break and listen to interviews with Eric Idle, Bridget Everett + Jeff Hiller, Diane Lane, and more!

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WWDTM: Moe Wagner

March 22, 2025

This week, we're live in Orlando with special guest Moe Wagner and panelists Eugene Cordero, Alonzo Bodden, and Paula Poundstone

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WWDTM: Amanda Seyfried

March 15, 2025

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WWDTM: Lauren Graham

March 8, 2025

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WWDTM: Roy Wood, Jr.

March 1, 2025

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WWDTM: Billy Porter, Mark Ronson, Tara Dower, and more!

February 22, 2025

This week, we celebrate one last President's Day with special guests Mark Ronson, Billy Porter, Tara Dower, John Leguizamo, and James Marsden

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WWDTM: GWAR

February 15, 2025

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WWDTM: Vanessa bayer

February 8, 2025

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WWDTM: Amber Maykut

February 1, 2025

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WWDTM: mxmtoon

January 25, 2025

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WWDTM: Rose Matafeo

January 18, 2025

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HTDE: Heckling, Yawning, and Imitating, with James Austin Johnson and Patton Oswalt

January 15, 2025

On our season finale, when a young listener has a question on behalf of her fifth grade class, we call up an old friend/chimp butt expert to help her out. And Saturday Night Live's James Austin Johnson walks us through his hilarious Donald Trump impression to tend to a listener's curiosities. Plus, Mike and Ian are stressed about some (cryptic) hate mail, so they call Patton Oswalt for some words of encouragement.

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WWDTM: Josh Gad

January 11, 2025

This week, Josh Gad joins panelists Negin Farsad, Rachel Coster, and Josh Gondelman to talk being accosted by kids and ignored by David O. Russell

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WWDTM: Happy New Year Edition!

January 4, 2025

This week, we ring in the new year by remembering what made the old one so special, including interviews with Kristin Kish, Bill Cowher, and more!

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HTDE: Don't Get in the Fridge, with Jesse Eisenberg

January 1, 2025

Ringing in 2025: Mike and Ian knock out a New Year's resolution with the help of filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg, and a listener calls in to settle a high-stakes bet on the sturdiness of honeybees. Also, the world's northernmost towns are in the middle of months-long darkness. To learn how to survive it, we call an astrophysicist who spent six months in complete Antarctic darkness.

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WWDTM: One Last Gift to Unwrap

December 28, 2024

This week, Tim Meadows helps us stroll down memory lane with some of our favorite guests of 2024

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WWDTM: Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone

December 21, 2024

This week, Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone join Dulcé Sloan, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount Jr. to talk about their new podcast Hildy the Barback

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WWDTM: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

December 14, 2024

This week, we're live at Carnegie with Not My Job guest Ketanji Brown Jackson and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Mo Rocca, and Paula Poundstone

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HTDE: The Perfect Christmas Present with James Patterson and Gillian Flynn

December 11, 2024

On today's episode, Charlie needs help writing a children's book for his wife. So, Mike and Ian call up some of the greatest minds in modern literature, Gillian Flynn and James Patterson. Plus, a slippery way to stay warm on your run and a cool trick to avoid saying "you guys".

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WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

December 7, 2024

This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian.

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WWDTM: Thanksgiving Edition!

November 30, 2024

This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of great guests!

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HTDE: The Friendliest Sound in the World, with Olympic medalist Molly Seidel

November 27, 2024

This week on How To Do Everything, a listener calls in asking how to avoid startling innocent pedestrians when she goes on runs. So Mike and Ian recruit the help of an Olympic marathoner and one of Hollywood's most iconic composers. Plus, an update from you (party people) on the "you guys" fast.

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WWDTM: Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller

November 23, 2024

Somebody Somewhere's Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller join panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Maz Jobrani

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WWDTM: Governor Whitmer

November 16, 2024

This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne Roberts

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HTDE: Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart

November 13, 2024

Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of the year without sunlight, until Mayor Pierfranco Midali decided to make his own sun.

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WWDTM: Tara Dower

November 9, 2024

This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter Grosz

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WWDTM: Brian Jordan Alvarez

November 2, 2024

This week, Brain Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of English Teacher, plays our game with Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy Blotnick

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HTDE: Josh Gad defeats earworms, and we make a pitch to Pete Buttigieg

October 30, 2024

This week on the show, when a mother can't get her four-year-old's favorite song out of her head, Mike and Ian call up Broadway's beloved Josh Gad to help. Plus, Ian has a formal request for the Secretary of Transportation, and the guys find a tip to quell those pesky election mailers.

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WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe

October 26, 2024

This week, sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe talk about their podcast, who's more competitive, and where they keep their medals

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WWDTM: Instant Nostalgia Edition

October 19, 2024

This week, we get nostalgic for...uh...earlier this year with some of our favorite guests!

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HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties

October 16, 2024

This week on How To Do Everything, Wait, Wait producers Mike and Ian recruit television icon Maury Povich to help a listener reveal some hard truths, and we create some helpful (and unhelpful) reminders for when you should replace your household items. Plus, when a married couple calls in with a 29-year-old feud, the guys recruit some royal help.

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WWDTM: Eric Idle

October 12, 2024

This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill

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WWDTM: Kara Jackson

October 5, 2024

This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.

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HTDE: Peter Sagal the Sausage

October 2, 2024

This week, Mike and Ian recruit Peter Sagal to help a caller who's curious about mascot races – with the help of a talking sausage. A police inspector in Finland reveals his creative hack for keeping beaches safe. And a high school cheerleading squad saves the day.

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WWDTM: Dionne Warwick

September 28, 2024

This week, we're live in Kansas City with guest Dionne Warwick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Shantira Jackson, and Josh Gondelman

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WWDTM: Gary Oldman

September 21, 2024

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.

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HTDE: Tom Hanks, Hot Dogs and Chimp Butts

September 18, 2024

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag are back with another episode of How To Do Everything. Today, the great Tom Hanks teaches us the art of being adored, and Mike and Ian help a listener who's curious about world fame. Plus, a bottoms-up approach to recognizing your family members.

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WWDTM: Jay Pharoah

September 14, 2024

This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.

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WWDTM: John Leguizamo

September 7, 2024

This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the Builder

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HTDE: Haircuts in Space, Tutus, and the Nasal Ranger

September 4, 2024

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike and Ian are back with their podcast How To Do Everything. On their first episode: how to cut your hair in space, how to clean your tutu, and how to tell if you smell.

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WWDTM: Nate Berkus

August 31, 2024

We're live in Minnesota with hometown hero Nate Berkus, who joins Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwat, and Josh Gondelman to play our game.

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How To Do Everything is BACK!

August 27, 2024

Peter Sagal's wife's favorite podcast is back. On each episode of How To Do Everything, underqualified hosts Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag find overqualified experts to answer all your life questions. How do you survive quicksand? How do you plan the perfect first date? How do you count all the hairs on your head? They can't help you. But they will find someone who can.

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WWDTM: Diane Lane

August 24, 2024

This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The Swans

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Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #3

August 23, 2024

Peter Sagal and producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag take one more trip behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #2

August 22, 2024

Your friends at Wait Wait head back to the Democratic National Convention to talk to the dignitaries and weirdos that make our country great. Featuring WWDTM host Peter Sagal, producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag, and a whole lot of mayors.

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BONUS: Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #1

August 20, 2024

Your friends at Wait Wait head over to the Democratic National Convention here in Chicago to cover whatever's left over after the real reporters take care of the actual news.

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WWDTM: The Calm Before the Storm

August 17, 2024

This week, Wait Wait starts training for the coming political season with some of our favorite guests including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chris Pine, Natasha Lyonne, and more

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WWDTM: Summer Break Edition!

August 10, 2024

This week, we celebrate the dog days of summer with Jason Isbell, Rachel Maddow, and more!

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WWDTM: Dr. Anthony Fauci

August 3, 2024

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

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WWDTM: Kathleen Hanna

July 27, 2024

This week, punk icon and author Kathleen Hanna joins panelists Peter Grosz, Meredith Scardino, and Mo Rocca to talk about her new memoir and the SooperDooperLooper

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WWDTM: Allyson Felix

July 20, 2024

This week's show was recorded in Chicago, with guest host Karen Chee, Not My Job guest Allyson Felix and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford

July 13, 2024

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy Blotnick

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WWDTM: Happy Independence Day!

July 6, 2024

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests!

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WWDTM: Christian McBride

June 29, 2024

This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan.

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WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer

June 22, 2024

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer.

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WWDTM: Michelle Williams

June 15, 2024

On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Williams talks growing up in the church, auditioning for Destiny's Child, and how to get an NPR audience to sing a hymn. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Paula Poundstone talk flags.

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WWDTM: Charlamagne tha God

June 8, 2024

This week, Charlamagne the God talks his new book, growing up a nerd, and loving Judy Blume. Plus panelists, Shane O'Neill, Alzo Slade, and Karen Chee rub your back.

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WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition!

June 1, 2024

This week, we celebrate the return of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel!

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WWDTM: J. Kenji López-Alt

May 25, 2024

This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around.

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WWDTM: Maya Hawke

May 18, 2024

Actor and singer Maya Hawke joins us to talk Stranger Things, childhood songs, and folk music beefs with panelists Adam Burke, Faith Salie, and Negin Farsad.

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WWDTM: Chappell Roan

May 11, 2024

Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Papa, Brian Babylon, and Meredith Scardino to talk drag personas, the life changing magic of Ke$ha, and why her first record deal always makes her think about hot lunch

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WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr.

May 4, 2024

This week, artist Lyndon Barrois Sr. joins us to talk about his beautifully detailed gum wrapper sculptures, working in movies, and why he's Hollywood's go-to animator of animals who know karate. Plus, Josh Gondelman and Joyelle Nicole Johnson welcome new panelist River Butcher!

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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry

April 27, 2024

Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton, and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva. She joins panelists Jason Isbell, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson.

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WWDTM: Judith Butler

April 20, 2024

This week, Judith Butler joins panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Maz Jobrani, and Faith Salie to talk about gender, performativity, and their dream of becoming a clown.

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WWDTM: Bill Cowher

April 13, 2024

We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists Negin Farsad, Mo Rocca, and Maeve Higgins to talk winning the Super Bowl, yelling on NPR, and why his 20th high school reunion was such a nightmare.

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WWDTM: Chris Pine

April 6, 2024

This week, Chris Pine joins us to talk his new movie Poolman, imitating William Shatner, and where he ranks on the list of Hollywood Chrises.

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WWDTM: Spring Break Edition!

March 31, 2024

To celebrate Spring Break, we hit the beach with some of our favorite guests, including John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis!

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WWDTM: Laurene Powell Jobs

March 23, 2024

Philanthropist and Founder and President of Emerson Collective Laurene Powell Jobs joins Helen Hong, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber to tell us the real story of how she met her husband Steve and the secret to throwing the best Halloween parties in Palo Alto.

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WWDTM: David Alan Grier

March 16, 2024

David Alan Grier joins Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Adam Burke to talk his new movie, announcing at the Oscars, and why you didn't see him in Forrest Gump.

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WWDTM: Claudia Goldin

March 9, 2024

Claudia Goldin is one of the world's leading economists, a Nobel Prize winner, and a time Person of the Year. She joins Josh Gondelman, Roxanne Roberts, and Maeve Higgins to talk 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodeling

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WWDTM: Danny Brown

March 2, 2024

Danny Brown helped redefine Detroit's rap scene with XXX, then moved to Austin in 2021 to do it all again. He joins panelists Alzo Slade, Karen Chee, and Peter Grosz to talk playing pickleball, rapping Dr. Seuss, and accidentally offending Adele.

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WWDTM: Hail to the Chief Editon

February 24, 2024

To celebrate Presidents' Day, we're revisiting interviews that would EASILY win the popular vote, including Ray Romano, Rosie Perez, Steve Earle, and more!

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WWDTM: Sleater-Kinney

February 17, 2024

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, of the legendary rock band Sleater-Kinney, join guest host Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, Amy Dickinson, and Hari Kondabolu to talk their new album and 30 years of being a band.

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WWDTM: Lena Waithe

February 10, 2024

This week, A Thousand and One producer and Emmy winner Lena Waithe joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Maz Jobrani to talk Blockbuster, Jennifer Aniston, and Guy Fieri.

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WWDTM: Kristen Kish

February 3, 2024

This week, Top Chef's Kristen Kish joins Josh Gondelman, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Brian Babylon to talk bivalves, airballs, and cheese curds.

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WWDTM: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

January 27, 2024

This week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins Dulcé Sloan, Tom Papa, and Shane O'Neill to talk the economy, how she prepared to smoke weed for the first time, and her Candy Crush score.

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WWDTM: David Oyelowo

January 20, 2024

Actor David Oyelowo joins panelists Faith Salie, Helen Hong, and Tom Bodett to talk being mistaken for MLK, how a crush led to his acting career, and more.

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WWDTM: Jason Isbell

January 13, 2024

Jason Isbell joins panelists Maeve Higgins, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Peter Grosz to talk backhanded compliments from John Mayer, praise from Bruce Springsteen, and keeping eye out for boogers with his wife, Amanda Shires

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WWDTM: Now With Real Journalists!

January 6, 2024

It's the new year, and we're bringing you new interviews with Rachel Maddow and Bob Woodruff, plus a never-before-heard Bluff the Listener game!

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WWDTM: 25th Anniversary Spectacular Part IX - Best of 2023

December 30, 2023

To celebrate the holidays, we hand out the greatest gift of all: interviews with Geena Davis, Weird Al, Karen Allen, and 5th generation lobsterman Jacob Knowles!

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WWDTM: Molly Seidel

December 23, 2023

Olympic marathoner Molly Seidel joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Roxanne Roberts to talk joints, Instacart, and working out like Taylor Swift

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Wait Wait Wayback Machine: December 2003

December 19, 2023

Host Peter Sagal and producer Miles Doornbos challenge a Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me listener with questions about news events from our actual show — but the catch is they're shows that aired 20 years ago!

The Wait Wait Wayback Machine is normally a bonus episode that only Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ supporters can hear and play. Today, we're making it available for everyone.

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WWDTM: Bethenny Frankel

December 16, 2023

We're back at Carnegie Hall, and joined by business mogul, philanthropist, and reality TV royalty Bethenny Frankel! She talks with Peter and panelists Josh Gondelman, Helen Hong, and Alzo Slade about feuds, throwing drinks, and becoming an accidental influencer.

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Extended cut: Dakota Johnson on her new doc, childhood, and curating a sex museum

December 11, 2023

Today we're giving you a chance to hear an episode that we'd usually share with our Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ supporters! It's an extended cut of our interview with actor, producer, and activist Dakota Johnson, whose new documentary is The Disappearance of Shere Hite.

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WWDTM: Fred Schneider

December 9, 2023

The B-52's Fred Schneider joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Luke Burbank, and Paula Poundstone to talk Christmas albums, thrown ham, and singing "Love Shack" at karaoke.

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WWDTM: Dakota Johnson

December 2, 2023

Dakota Johnson, whose new documentary is The Disappearance of Shere Hite, joins panelists Adam Felber, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Alonzo Bodden to talk famous families, Fifty Shades of Grey, and more.

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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VIII!

November 25, 2023

Our deep dive into our 25-year history continues with appearances from Jane Curtin, Adam Savage, Hannah Kearney, Muffet McGraw, and more!

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WWDTM: Stephen Smith

November 18, 2023

L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins Hari Kondabolu, Maeve Higgins, and Roy Blount, Jr. on stage in Maine to talk about jelly beans.

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WWDTM: John Stamos

November 11, 2023

John Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more!

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WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

November 4, 2023

Dr. Rae-Wynn Grant is a bear expert and one of the new hosts of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. She joins panelists Adam Burke, Maeve Higgins, and Tom Papa to talk bear attacks, gummy bears, and the strange joy of being squeezed by a boa constrictor.

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WWDTM: Bernie Taupin

October 28, 2023

This week, Bernie Taupin joins guest host Peter Grosz and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Zainab Johnson, and Paula Poundstone to talk about his new memoir Scattershot

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WWDTM: James Patterson

October 21, 2023

James Patterson, the best selling author in the world, joins panelists Alzo Slade, Faith Salie, and Matt Rogers to talk about feuds, fights, outlines, and airports.

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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VII!

October 14, 2023

We're celebrating 25 years on the air with another dive into our archive. Enjoy interviews with John Goodman, Sam Waterston, Jenny Slate, and a never-before-heard Bluff game!

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WWDTM: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

October 7, 2023

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Maz Jobrani, and Roy Blount, Jr, to talk about how being named Miss Idaho prepared her for the Supreme Court

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WWDTM: Bob and Erin Odenkirk

September 30, 2023

This week, we're live in LA with comedy legend Bob Odenkirk, and his daughter Erin. They talk their new book of poems, growing up with a dad on TV, and more.

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WWDTM: John Wilson

September 23, 2023

John Wilson is the creator of the Emmy-nominated How To With John Wilson, and joins us to talk about being paid in Wite-Out and the best place in New York to meet a referee.

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WWDTM: Secretary Clinton

September 16, 2023

Secretary Clinton joins us this week to talk about the Clinton Global Initiative's wild afterparties and whether or not she's seen Pete Davidson's tattoo of her.

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WWDTM: Martinus Evans

September 9, 2023

Martinus Evans is a fitness influencer and the founder of the radically inclusive Slow AF Run Club. He may be proudly slow, but can he answer our questions about something fast AF, the Concorde jet?

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WWDTM: Bob Seger

September 2, 2023

Bob Seger is an Ann Arbor legend, a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer who also happens to be one of the best selling artists of all time. He made it big with "Night Moves" but can he answer our questions about Knight Moves, or chess strategies?

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WWDTM: Mark Ronson

August 26, 2023

Mark Ronson is the Grammy and Oscar-winning producer behind the score and soundtrack for Barbie. He joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Alzo Slade, and Luke Burbank.

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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VI!

August 19, 2023

Our deep dive into our 25 year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more!

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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part V!

August 12, 2023

This week, we continue our 25 year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more!

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WWDTM: Maggie Smith

August 5, 2023

Maggie Smith is one of the world's most beloved poets. She joins us to talk about her new memoir, how she owes her fame to Starbucks, and why her mom may get banned from the library.

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WWDTM: Randall Park

July 29, 2023

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Karen Chee and panelists Zainab Johnson, Tom Bodett and Josh Gondelman.

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WWDTM: Damian Lillard

July 22, 2023

Damian Lillard joins us in Portland to talk about his storied career, from Dame Time, to rap battles, to owning a Toyota Dealership. He's assisted by panelists Luke Burbank, Paula Poundstone, and Helen Hong

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WWDTM: Patti LuPone

July 15, 2023

Patti LuPone joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson to talk birds, Broadway, and the proper way to swipe a cell phone.

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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part IV!

July 8, 2023

This week, we're diving back into the archives for Part IV of our 25th Year Spectacular! We've got interviews with George Takei, Martha Stewart, and Mariska Hargitay, plus some time with Barbie director Greta Gerwig!

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WWDTM: Aleeza Ben Shalom

July 1, 2023

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking, and she joins panelists Adam Burke, Brian Babylon, and Roxanne Roberts to talk about how matchmaking is just like a live-action game of Where's Waldo

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WWDTM: Karen Allen

June 24, 2023

We're back in Tanglewood and joined by the amazing Karen Allen, who plays the iconic Marion Ravenwood in the Indiana Jones movies. She joins Karen Chee, Roy Blount, Jr. and Negin Farsad to talk spitting in auditions, Tom Selleck, and working with snakes

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WWDTM: James Marsden

June 17, 2023

James Marsden joins panelists Adam Felber, Karen Chee, and Faith Salie to talk Jury Duty, playing yourself, and what it's like to be the Baxter in a romcom.

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WWDTM: Radhika Jones

June 10, 2023

On this week's episode, Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones joins us to talk about Rupert Murdoch, Little House on the Prairie, and the rules of underboob. Plus, Tom Papa, Emmy Blotnick, and Skyler Higley journey into the world of VR.

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WWDTM: The First Quarter Century, pt. III

June 3, 2023

We continue our look back at 25 years of shows with Keegan Michael-Key, Regina King, and Susan Orlean

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WWDTM: John Goodman

May 27, 2023

We're back in New Orleans with the legendary John Goodman! He talks leaving L.A., The Big Lebowski, and being the voice of the St. Louis airport.

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WWDTM: Golda Rosheuvel

May 20, 2023

Golda Rosheuvel was so captivating as Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte that Netflix made a show all about her. She joins Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke to talk wigs, neck braces, and bodice ripping

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WWDTM: Gabrielle Dennis

May 13, 2023

On this week's show, The Big Door Prize's Gabrielle Dennis joins panelists Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Adam Felber to talk about living to your full potential and the job at Six Flags that everyone else is jealous of.

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WWDTM: Ray Romano

May 6, 2023

Ray Romano joins panelists Tom Papa, Matt Rogers, and Helen Hong to talk about the secret to marriage, rewatching yourself on TV 15 years later, and having a good poker face.

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WWDTM: Brad Paisley

April 29, 2023

Brad Paisley joins us live in Nashville to talk about getting recognized for insurance commercials, his skill at writing impromptu jingles for chili, and whether his kids think he's cool.

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WWDTM: Weird Al Yankovic

April 22, 2023

Weird Al joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Robby Hoffman, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new (mostly real) biopic, and what he would've done if Prince hadn't turned him down.

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WWDTM: Kaila Mullady

April 15, 2023

Kaila Mullady started beatboxing in 5th grade to impress a boy, and since then has become a two-time world champion. But, can she answer questions about boxes that get beat, AKA piñatas?

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WWDTM: Everyone & Goodbyes

April 12, 2023

Emma and some of her co-hosts say goodbye to the greatest podcast the world has ever seen.

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WWDTM: The First Quarter Century

April 8, 2023

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more!

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WWDTM: Michelle Rodriguez

April 1, 2023

On this week's episode, action star Michelle Rodriguez joins us to talk about The Fast & The Furious, Dungeons & Dragons, and her personal state slogan for New Jersey.

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WWDTM: David Axelrod

March 25, 2023

On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected.

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WWDTM: Sam Waterston

March 18, 2023

On this week's episode, guest host Karen Chee talks with legendary actor Sam Waterston about Law & Order, how to look good in a stovepipe hat, and where to see raccoons doing Shakespeare.

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Nick Kroll

March 11, 2023

Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named Rick.

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The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition

March 8, 2023

On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV. From The Bachelor to The Kardashians, we leave no stone unturned and no suite un-fantasied.

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Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class

March 4, 2023

At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our three questions about puzzles correctly, she'll win the inaugural Nobel Pieces Prize.

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Best of the First 25 Years

February 25, 2023

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith.

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Everyone & Spotify Stalking

February 22, 2023

Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Plus we ask Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel if you should be self conscious about your bad taste in music.

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Rosie Perez

February 18, 2023

Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's in, but can she answer our questions about advice columns?

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Geena Davis

February 11, 2023

Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she's now executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our three questions about blue jeans?

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The Wait Wait Anthology: Cats Edition

February 8, 2023

Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis

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Billy Porter

February 4, 2023

Billy Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any room he's in. His new movie is 80 For Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch?

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Natasha Lyonne

January 28, 2023

Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting botox.

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Everyone & Mistaken Identity

January 25, 2023

Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes. Plus we get to the bottom of the Masters tournament mistaken identity kerfuffle.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken

January 21, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey.

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George Saunders

January 14, 2023

Celebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.

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Mariska Hargitay

January 7, 2023

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order, SVU, answers three questions about Sweet Valley High, the location depicted in the teen book series. We also revisit our moments with Sean Hayes, Myles Stubblefield, and Mo Amer.

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The Man Bill-hind the Voice!

January 4, 2023

Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.

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Best of Not My Job December 2022

December 31, 2022

In this episode, we revisit our times with Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the hosts of the podcast "Ear Hustle" Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, and Matt Walsh.

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Sarah Polley

December 24, 2022

Actor and director Sarah Polley plays our game called "Sarah Polley, wanna cracker?" Three questions about parrots. Joining her are panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.

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Everyone & Improv Nerds

December 21, 2022

Emma and Vice columnist Alzo Slade try to solve the improv coolness crisis with the help of comedy icon Colin Mochrie. Plus: Emma tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.

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Andrew Bird

December 17, 2022

Singer-songwriter and world class whistler Andrew Bird plays our game called, "Put Your Lips Together and Blow" Three questions about referees. Joining him are panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa, and Zainab Johnson.

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Gayle King

December 10, 2022

Host of CBS Mornings, Gayle King plays our game called, "Gayle King, meet the real Gale Kings" three questions about meteorologists. She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Faith Salie.

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How to Become a Listener Contestant with Peter, Miles, and Sofie

December 7, 2022

Have you ever wanted to become a listener contestant on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me? Host Peter Sagal and producers Miles Doornbos and Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis discuss how they select which callers make it to the air.

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Dana Carvey

December 3, 2022

This week on "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me," we are back with a brand new show from the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago featuring panelists Josh Gondelman, Skyler Higley, and Paula Poundstone. Plus, we quiz comedy legend Dana Carvey on a subject he knows nothing about in our "Not My Job" game.

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WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving

November 26, 2022

Nathan Lane, Puja Patel, Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, and Jeremy O. Harris are featured in this Thanksgiving edition.

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Everyone & Giant Puzzles

November 23, 2022

Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma build the world's largest puzzle.

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Freddie Johnson

November 19, 2022

This week we come to you from the Palace Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky with panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Alzo Slade. Our guest is Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace Distillery.

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Craig Robinson

November 12, 2022

Craig Robinson, star of the Office and host of Peacock's Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward, plays our game about Craigslist. Joining him are panelists Tom Papa; Negin Farsad and Brian Babylon.

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Behind the scenes with Peter and Lillian

November 9, 2022

Peter asks Producer and Editor Lillian King why some questions don't make the show. PLUS: Lillian plays those questions!

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Amber Ruffin

November 5, 2022

Amber Ruffin, host of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock and the purple M&M, plays our game called "Roughin' It" Three questions about camping. Joining in are panelists Karen Chee, Hari Kondabolu and Maz Jobrani.
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Hasan Minhaj

October 29, 2022

Hasan Minhaj, comedian with the new Netflix special "The King's Jester" and former host of Patriot Act, plays our game about former Patriot Rob Gronkowski. Joining him are panelists Helen Hong, Mo Rocca, and Shane O'Neill.

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Everyone & The Supernatural

October 26, 2022

Comedian Mo Rocca considers buying a lighthouse and Emma goes ghost hunting.

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a real genius

October 22, 2022

Dr Ibram X Kendi, author and MacArthur Genius, plays our game about the Genius Bar at Apple Stores. Joining him are panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman and Amy Dickinson.

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Vivek Murthy

October 15, 2022

Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States, answers three questions about the mysterious and often huge fish, the sturgeon. Also featured are interviews with Jeremy Allen White and Mandy Moore.

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Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal and Emma Choi

October 12, 2022

Peter and Emma sit down with Executive Producer Mike Danforth to answer some questions that you have about the making of Wait Wait.

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Ralph Macchio

October 8, 2022

Ralph Macchio, star of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" plays our game called "Wax On, Wax Off, Yeowww!" Three questions about hair removal. He is joined by panelists Emmy Blotnick, Alzo Slade and Adam Felber.

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Julio Torres

October 1, 2022

Julio Torres, creator and star of HBO's Los Espookys, plays our game about The Addams Family called, "Los Ookys." Joining him are panelists Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, and Hari Kondabolu.

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Everyone & Spoons

September 28, 2022

Comedian Hoja Lopez and Emma get salty with the latest spoon technology and test out new talents nobody asked for.

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Michael Strahan

September 24, 2022

Michael Strahan, NFL legend and Good Morning America host, Michael plays our game called "Strahan? Meet Stray Hams" Three questions about wild hogs. He is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill.

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Everyone & A Giant Worm

September 21, 2022

Comedian Karen Chee and Emma meet a giant worm and learn how to write a spooky children's book.

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Mo Amer

September 17, 2022

Groundbreaking Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer, star of the Netflix series Mo, joins us at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago along with panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Helen Hong and Adam Burke to play a game about things called Les.

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Everyone & Time Capsules

September 14, 2022

Emma talks to comedian Hari Kondabolu about time capsules: lost, found, and in the case of Andy Warhol, unintentional.

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Abbi Jacobson

September 10, 2022

Abbi Jacobson, star and producer of the new series "A League of Their Own" joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie and Luke Burbank play a game about a different league, The XFL.

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Everyone & Ostrich Escape

September 7, 2022

Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma to outsmart a runaway Ostrich and learn how to prepare for the role of a lifetime.

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Chris Estrada

September 3, 2022

Chris Estrada, comedian and creator of Hulu's This Fool, plays our game called, "This Fool, Meet April Fools!" He is joined by panelists Skyler Higley, Maeve Higgins and Mo Rocca.

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Everyone & Names

August 31, 2022

Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma to spell check your kid's name and shop for the perfect tattoo.

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

August 27, 2022

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington DC's long-serving Congresswoman, plays our game about DC Comics. She is joined by panelists Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett and Alzo Slade.

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Everyone & School

August 24, 2022

Emma gets ready for a new school year by revisiting lessons from Everyone & Their Mom! We learn how rats help each other, how dolphins say hi to their friends, and what to do if you see someone you know but aren't sure if you should say hi.

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More Best of Not My Job

August 20, 2022

Wait Wait prepares for a return to full time live performances by reliving some of our favorite guests who joined us in front of live audiences.

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It's an 'Everyone & Their Mom' family reunion!

August 17, 2022

Emma throws a family reunion! Uncle Dennis sings Elvis, her mom shares all her tips for avoiding bad luck, and Emma embarrasses her dad and little brother. Grab a plate, it's a party!

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Best of Not My Job

August 13, 2022

Steve Buscemi, Lars Ulrich, Aidy Bryant, Alan Cummings, and Jeff Daniels play Not My Job.

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Everyone & Asparagus

August 10, 2022

Comedian Marie Faustin and Emma learn the future from a bunch of asparagus and meet a mystery person while Emma's mom stops by with a helpful tip.

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Robin Thede

August 6, 2022

Robin Thede, creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show, plays our game about Bob Ross, "A White Dude Painting Show," along with guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Adam Burke, Amy Dickinson and Hari Kondabolu.

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Everyone & Socks

August 3, 2022

Comedian Alzo Slade and Emma seek legal counsel from 'The People's Court' Judge Marilyn Milian and pass judgment on an unfair pair of socks and a bad bowl of grits.

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Jeremy Allen White

July 30, 2022

Jeremy Allen White, star of Hulu's The Bear plays our game called "Please Look After This Bear" three questions about Paddington Bear. He is joined by guest host Tom Papa and panelists Helen Hong, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Faith Salie.

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Everyone & Van Gogh

July 27, 2022

Comedian Vinny Thomas and Emma discover Van Gogh's ghost and get inspired by an artist with a selfie stick.

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Nathan Lane

July 23, 2022

Nathan Lane, star of stage and screen, plays our game about Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. He is joined by guest host Tom Papa and panelists Cristela Alonzo, Josh Gondelman and Matt Rogers.

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Everyone & Minions

July 20, 2022

Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar.

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Puja Patel

July 16, 2022

Puja Patel, editor-in-chief of Pitchfork, plays our game about ceremonial first pitches in baseball games. Tom Papa guest hosts and is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Paula Poundstone and Emmy Blotnick.

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Everyone & Games

July 13, 2022

Emma discovers a room of lost games! This secret box of treasures teaches us how to lasso, manage conflict, and make friends forever.

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Del the Funky Homosapien

July 9, 2022

Del the Funky Homo Sapien, rapper and producer, answers three questions about mankind's ancient ancestors, neanderthals.

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Everyone & Cowboys

July 6, 2022

Comedian Josh Gondelman and Emma learn how to parallel park a horse and wrangle up a varmint with help from a rootin' tootin' roster of guests.

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Darryl "Cornbread" McCray

July 2, 2022

Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, called the creator of modern graffiti, plays a game about another kind of tagging. He is joined by panelists Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, and Josh Gondelman.

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Everyone & Lost and Found

June 29, 2022

Reporter Shane O'Neill and Emma learn at the Lost and Found not all is lost, then think deep thoughts with an old friend.

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Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda

June 25, 2022

Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, creators of the new comedy series about E-sports, Players, on Paramount+ play our game about a C-sport: croquet. Joining them are panelists Peter Grosz, Adam Burke and Helen Hong.

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Everyone & Elvis

June 22, 2022

Comedian Mic Nguyen and Emma search for someone to fill some very hard to fill shoes, and Mic gets lessons from the King.

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Sean Hayes

June 18, 2022

Actor and podcast host Sean Hayes plays our game called, "Sean Hayes, Meet Purple Haze" Three questions about odd strains of marijuana. He is joined by panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, and Brian Babylon.

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Everyone & Dolphins

June 15, 2022

Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma learn why you never want to be recognized by a dolphin and find out where the magic happens.

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Kenan Thompson

June 11, 2022

Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, plays our game about people who only lasted one day on the job. He is joined by panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad and Hari Kondabolu. Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short anonymous survey at npr.org/podcastsurvey.

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Everyone & Peter Sagal

June 8, 2022

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal pops by to share his favorites from the podcast so far. Turns out Peter loves Mountain Dew, Emma's Grandma's Kimchi, and unsolved ham mysteries.

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Best of NMJ June 2022

June 4, 2022

This week as we (hopefully) say goodbye to Zoom shows, we feature Kacey Musgraves, Brian Cox, Audra McDonald, and Woody Hoburg.

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Everyone & Graduation

June 1, 2022

Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Emma congratulate seniors and stress out over the cap and gown shortage. And Hari graduates with his degree in inspiration.

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Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor

May 28, 2022

Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, hosts of Radiotopia's Ear Hustle podcast, play our game about the Steer Hustle, AKA, the rodeo. They are joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Adam Burke and Paula Poundstone.

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Everyone & Cruise Ship Love

May 25, 2022

Comedian Ashley Ray and Emma discover love on the open sea, find out who really likes shrimp and ask "What would Jesus do?"

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Mandy Moore

May 21, 2022

Mandy Moore, pop singer and star of This Is Us, plays our game called This is Utz, three questions about the snack brand Utz. She is joined by panelists Alonzo Bodden, Maeve Higgins, and Tom Papa.

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Everyone & Skeletons

May 18, 2022

Comedian Adam Burke and Emma meet a knight in shining armor, get the latest gossip about the Medieval era and uncover a skeleton in the closet.

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Hannah Einbinder

May 14, 2022

Comedian and star of HBO's Hacks, Hannah Einbinder plays our game about life hacks. She is joined by panelists Peter Grosz, Faith Salie and Laci Mosley.

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Everyone & Pay Phones

May 11, 2022

Tom Bodett celebrates a heroic payphone and gets advice from author Samin Nosrat.

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Adam Scott

May 7, 2022

Adam Scott, star of Apple TV+'s Severance, plays our game about weddings and marriage proposals. He is joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Emmy Blotnick and Paula Poundstone.

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Everyone & Corpse Flowers

May 4, 2022

Comedian Negin Farsad joins Emma to meet a corpse flower and find love at a stinky speed dating event.

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Myles Stubblefield

April 30, 2022

Myles Stubblefield, the man behind Buffalo Worm Works, plays our game about ear worms. Joining him are panelists Alzo Slade, Maeve Higgins and Amy Dickinson.

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Everyone & Mice

April 27, 2022

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka and Emma get overrun by mice, meet a fancy cat and finally untangle the mystery of the Rat King. With guests Dr. Bobby Corrigan, Cameron Jay, and Lynzie Rogers.

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Stephen Merchant

April 23, 2022

Stephen Merchant, co-creator of The Office and star of The Outlaws, plays our game about thieving merchants. He is joined by panelists Ashley Ray, Maz Jobrani and Faith Salie.

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Everyone & Secret Messages

April 20, 2022

Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma find a message in a bottle, learn what not to do with cheese, and Domee Shi, director of Pixar's "Turning Red" talks about her Harry Potter fan fiction.

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Best of NMJ April 2022

April 16, 2022

Chance The Rapper, Japanese Breakfast, and brothers Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, plus Paula Poundstone thinks a story is baloney.

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Everyone & Robot Dogs

April 13, 2022

Writer and comedian Alzo Slade joins Emma to explore the ruins of Pompeii and a robot dog finally finds its calling.

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Matt Walsh

April 9, 2022

Matt Walsh, from HBO's Veep, plays our game about mistakes in sports announcing. Joining him are panelists Karen Chee, Helen Hong and Alonzo Bodden.

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Everyone & Boring People

April 6, 2022

Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma on a search for the most boring person in the world and Emma interviews astronaut Victor Glover about the boring parts of his exciting job.

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Slash

April 2, 2022

Legendary rock guitarist Slash plays our game about those purveyors of sashes: beauty pageants. He is joined by panelists Tom Papa, Cristela Alonzo and Maeve Higgins.

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Everyone & Fancy Ham

March 30, 2022

Comedian Hari Kondabolu joins Emma Choi to solve a meat mystery with bestselling author Gillian Flynn, then we talk with baseball legend Sean Doolittle about what he and Emma's mom have in common.

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Dan Snow

March 26, 2022

British historian Dan Snow, a member of the team that discovered Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, plays our game about the artists lost at the bottom of the Lollapalooza lineup. He is joined by panelists Luke Burbank, Emmy Blotnick and Roxanne Roberts.

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Everyone & Bears

March 23, 2022

Comedian Ashley Ray joins Emma Choi to discuss a super cool and dangerous job opening, Emma interviews for the position and we pitch a reality TV show to the creator of "Love is Blind."

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Zazie Beetz

March 19, 2022

One of the stars of Atlanta, Zazie Beetz, plays our game called "Zazie Beetz, meet Sassy Beats!" Three stories about Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. She is joined by panelists Roy Blount Jr, Helen Hong and Mo Rocca.

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Everyone & Dinosaurs

March 16, 2022

Wait Wait's Adam Burke joins Emma to discuss what really killed the dinosaurs; we answer the age old question: can jugglers save the world? And we meet someone who makes rocks more rock and roll.

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Elana Meyers Taylor

March 12, 2022

Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Olympic American Bobsledder, plays our game called, "You've medaled alright...in Death Metal!" She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade and Paula Poundstone.

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Everyone & The Dew

March 9, 2022

Comedian Vinny Thomas joins Emma to discuss Hard Mountain Dew—but is it any good? We ask an expert. Plus we talk to the mother son duo behind a beloved bathroom staple.

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Porsha Williams

March 5, 2022

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams plays our game called "Real Housewife meet a Fake Housewife." She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Joel Kim Booster and Hari Kondabolu. Filling in for Bill Kurtis is Chioke I'Anson.

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