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This week, legendary actor John Turturro shows off his Christopher Walken impression and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Paula Poundstone, and Faith Salie talk Cheesecake Factory and learning to love a man made of wicker. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we’re live in Kalamazoo with fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson talk beautiful butts, suspicious robots, and well-preserved pumpkins. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

In this episode of 'Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me', host Negin Farsad and guests navigate a series of weekly news quotes, covering topics from Donald Trump's comments on Iran to the 'Costco door' home renovation trend. The program also explores stories of eccentric billionaires and features an interview with country musician Margot Price regarding her career and connection to John Prine. The episode continues with discussions on customizable car speakers in Australia and a new Halloween trend called 'trick-or-reading.' The show concludes with the Listener Limerick Challenge, the fast-paced Lightning Fill in the Blank game, and promotional segments for Life Kit and Fresh Air.

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal and judge Alzo Slade lead the panel through news-based quizzes including 'Who's Alzo' and 'The Bluff.' The show covers a variety of topics ranging from tech bros and political blunders to unusual parking garage trends in Europe. The episode also features an interview with musician David Byrne regarding his immersive theater and career history, followed by the Listener Limerick Challenge and the Lightning Fill in the Blank game. Topics include bizarre Halloween pizza toppings, 'attention infidelity,' and sharks swimming through flooded New Jersey streets.

Recorded in Omaha, Nebraska, this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me features host Peter Sagal and a panel of comedians navigating news-based quizzes including 'Who's Alzo?' and 'Bump, Set, Spike'. The show covers diverse topics ranging from White House press access and the rise of 'cat dads' to long-term ambitions like 20-year to-do lists and aging cheese. The episode also explores modern etiquette debates regarding job interviews, a humorous look at an emo-themed Wendy's album, and global news stories involving overdue library magazines and smuggling French butter. The program concludes with the 'Lightning Fill-in-the-Blank' game and credits.

Host Peter Sagal and the panel dive into a variety of news topics, ranging from AI concerns and the decline of brunch to the social labor of 'mankeeping.' The episode features games like 'Bluff the Listener' regarding TV purchases, a 'True or False' look at QVC mishaps, and a comedic quiz about toilet paper. The show also includes an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Diaz about his new novel, 'Ply,' and explores viral fan theories and skincare trends. The episode concludes with the high-energy 'Lightning Fill in the Blank' trivia game and announcements for upcoming NPR programs.

Host Peter Sagal and a panel of comedians dive into the week's news, covering everything from Apple's new foldable phone to political promises in Dallas. The episode features various game rounds including 'Who's Alzo', 'Bluff the Listener', and 'All This Is Banana', alongside an interview with comedian Leslie Jones about her comedy origins and her show 'Roast My Rental'. The show concludes with listener limericks covering topics like brain-implanted cockroaches and a rapid-fire 'Lightning Fill in the Blank' quiz round, ending with humorous predictions about the future of foldable technology.

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal and the panel dive into a variety of news-based quotations, covering topics from an aircraft carrier docking in Thailand to trends in wellness injections and Dyson's new AI-powered toothbrush. The show also explores unusual events at the Gravely Fruit Farm, including a vendor dispute and a suggestive corn maze. The episode features an interview with poet Maggie Smith on 'Not My Job,' where they discuss her writing and experiences with fame. The program concludes with listener challenges, news updates regarding George Santos, and a prediction game about future scary trends.

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal and the panel dive into a variety of news topics, ranging from US-Canada trade tensions and Amazon's drone delivery expansion to the nutritional debates surrounding lettuce. The show features several games, including 'Who's Alzo?', 'Bluff the Listener', and 'True or False', where panelists navigate bizarre stories about secret relationships. The episode also includes an interview with circus artist Carissa Hendricks regarding her fire-eating world record, alongside discussions on AI-generated maps in Kentucky, new dating background check apps, and the surprising origins of Cheetos. The program concludes with a news quiz focused on international headlines and political endorsements.

This episode features a retrospective interview with former Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings, discussing the rigors of 'Jeopardy boot camp' and his experiences hosting the show. The program also includes interviews with actress Olivia Munn, discussing her career path, and Father James Martin, reflecting on his memoir and life lessons learned from childhood summer jobs. Additionally, the episode presents several trivia games, including a specialized quiz about H&R Block, a pop culture game, and a segment on 'My Super Sweet 16' with EGOT winner Robert Lopez. The show concludes with 'Bluff the Listener' stories regarding single-letter typos and promotional teasers for other NPR programs.

Host Peter Sagal interviews sportscaster Jason Benetti about his journey to NBC's Sunday Night Baseball and discusses the new host of Reading Rainbow, Michael Threads. The episode also features Olympic swimmer Lily King sharing stories from her athletic career and a proposal at the Olympic trials. The show continues with trivia rounds covering historical figures and Hollywood production tricks, followed by a news panel discussing wedding witches, longevity-focused exercise, and Met Gala logistics. Finally, Renee Rapp joins to discuss the inspiration behind her album 'Bite Me' before competing in a Twilight-themed trivia game.

Host Peter Sagal and a panel of guests dive into a variety of news items, ranging from a SpaceX rocket crash near the moon and the expansion of Chipotle into Mexico to the high-tech world of baby monitors and the trend of befriending crows. The episode also features games like 'The Show Must Not Go On' and 'Meet These Remarkably Dumb Creatures,' alongside an interview with legendary actress Sally Field regarding her career and experiences filming 'The Flying Nun.' The show concludes with news discussions on everything from the difficulty of opening Talenti gelato jars to bizarre concert behaviors, followed by the Listener Limerick Challenge and a fast-paced Lightning Fill-in-the-Blank game. The episode wraps up with the final news quiz round and humorous predictions about the future of moon colonization.

In this episode of NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal leads the panel through news discussions ranging from rising gambling trends and Cybertruck sales to a Turkish governor ousted over wearing bike shorts. The show features various games including 'Who's Alzo?', 'Bluff the Listener', and 'Lightning Fill in the Blank'. The episode also includes 'Tightwad Tales' regarding extreme frugality, an interview with science writer Mary Roach about her work on human biology, and a look at modern trends like 'love hackers' using spreadsheets for dating. The program concludes with game results and promos for NPR's Fresh Air and Shortwave.

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal and the panel dive into a variety of news-based games, including 'Who's Alzo', 'Truth or Fiction: Literary Edition', and a trivia round about actors named Chris. The show covers topics ranging from summer blockbusters and rising tick populations to viral banana ice cream recipes and luxury pillows. The episode also features an interview with actor Tyler James Williams, who reflects on his childhood career on Sesame Street and 'Everybody Hates Chris'. The program concludes with the Limerick Challenge and a fast-paced 'Lightning Fill in the Blank' round covering international politics, bizarre local news, and unusual medical diagnoses.

In this episode of 'Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me', host Tom Papa and the panel navigate a variety of bizarre news stories, ranging from a cyclospora outbreak and Trump's sleeping arrangements to the rise of banana-flavored products and high-end chicken nuggets. The show features games like 'Who's Alzo?', 'Bluff the Listener', and 'Lightning Fill in the Blank'. The episode also includes an interview with musician Vicki Peterson about her time in The Bangles and her experiences with Prince, alongside segments on ancient mummification, orangutan social behaviors, and news-related limericks.

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, the host leads a news quiz featuring topics ranging from World Cup stars and Love Island to billionaire 'snow rooms' and bizarre weather-related events. The panel discusses everything from extreme apple consumption and 'chalant dating' to an undercover police operation in Detroit. The episode also features an interview with musician Jason Narduzzi regarding his punk roots, alongside news stories about a Waymo vehicle calling the cops on teenagers and a man in Scotland arrested for using seagulls as weapons. The show concludes with quiz results and humorous predictions for future reality TV.

Host Peter Sagal interviews John Cusack about his career, Chicago, and his graphic novel, followed by the 'Say Nothing' news quiz. The episode continues with Arden Cho and Asif Mandvi discussing voice acting, professional poker, and upcoming theatrical projects. The program concludes with a variety of NPR highlights, including baseball-related trivia, lifestyle trends, and an interview with actress Kaylee Reese regarding her transition from boxing to acting and her interest in comedy.

In this episode of 'Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me', host Peter Sagal and guests navigate a variety of news-based quizzes, covering topics from the algae-filled National Mall reflecting pool to the viral popularity of 'Hot Podium Guy'. The program features segments including 'Who's Alzo?', 'Bluffs the Listener', and a 'True or False' game regarding bizarre news stories about game show cults and marriage studies. The episode also includes an interview with Stephen Malkmus of Pavement and concludes with rapid-fire quiz rounds. Discussion topics range from historical real estate listings with reenactment clauses to unusual medical mishaps involving massage guns and AI-generated bicycle advertisements.

Host Peter Sagal leads a news quiz featuring topics ranging from international perceptions of America and Taylor Swift's rumored wedding plans to the scientific study regarding the superior taste of stolen French fries. The episode also explores trivia about the band A-ha, an interview with author Carol Clare Burke about her novel 'Yesteryear,' and various listener challenges. The program concludes with a discussion on reading-focused vacation trends, the habit of keeping 'nice' trash, and a lightning round of news-based fill-in-the-blank questions. The episode wraps up with contestant updates and final panel predictions.

This week, Legendary comedy writer Robert Smigel (and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) join panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Shane Torres See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we're live in Austin with special guest Elana Meyers Taylor; panelists Brain Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa; and new judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we celebrate an early start to summer by revisiting our interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Taimane, Becca Mann, and Lucy Dacus! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we bid a fond farewell to our beloved Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula Poundstone See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org. How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose? You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org. How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, special guest Ibtihaj Muhammad joins Hari Kondabolu, Rachel Coster, and new panelist Jeff Hiller! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org. How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we're live in Iowa with coach Jan Jensen and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we're live in Portland with special guest Anna Kendrick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti joins panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Alonzo Bodden, and Luke Burbank See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, special guest Sterling K. Brown joins panelists Tig Notaro, Negin Farsad, and Josh Gondelman See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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. Subscribe to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/waitwait. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks. Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org. How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy