This week on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, SNL star Ego Nwodim joins the panel for a comedy news quiz. They cover recent headlines including airport troubles, Tom Cruise's intense movie promotion, and an AI-generated book list. The panel and listeners play games testing their knowledge of the week's bizarre news stories.
This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features interviews with actor Josh Gad, taxidermist Amber Maykut, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The episode also includes conversations with members of the band GWAR and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson. Each interview is followed by a humorous quiz tailored to the guest's interests and career.
This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features guest Nathan Lane and a variety of news-related games and discussions. The panel covers topics ranging from a new Pope to unusual trends like men shaving their eyelashes. Listeners participate in bluffing and limerick challenges, while Nathan Lane joins for an interview and a car-themed quiz.
This episode features Natasha Rothwell from The White Lotus, an Iowa farmer, and trivia games. The panel discusses news stories, including Trump's tariffs, dating in airport lounges, and cloned T-Rex DNA. Natasha Rothwell discusses her career and experiences on The White Lotus.
This episode of Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! features a news quiz, listener challenges, and an interview with Brian Tyree Henry. The panel discusses topics ranging from Pope betting and Chat GPT etiquette to meat consumption trends. Henry shares insights on his career, including voicing Smokey Bear, and participates in a BTS-themed quiz.
This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features comedian Lewis Black as a special guest. The show includes the classic news quiz with listener contestant Tim, a bluff the listener segment on new Easter trends, and a segment where Lewis Black answers questions about calming babies. The panel also discusses news stories such as anti-anxiety drugs affecting salmon behavior and a mathematical formula for the perfect day.
This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features economist Austan Goolsbee, who discusses current economic issues and participates in a humorous quiz. The panel also tackles news questions, and listeners engage in games like Bluff the Listener and the Limerick Challenge. It provides a mix of insightful commentary and comedic relief.
Peter and Hina introduce a new study break from How To Tomorrow, featuring Jason Isaacs from The White Lotus. Listeners are invited to join a Zoom call with Jason, Mike, Ian, and Hina to discuss the show. The segment also acknowledges financial support for NPR and public media, emphasizing its role in providing reliable information and connecting communities.
This episode of Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! features a news quiz with listener contestants, a segment where panelists answer questions about the week's news, and the 'Bluff the Listener' game. Actor Sterling K. Brown joins as a guest, discussing his new show 'Paradise' and participating in the 'Not My Job' segment. The episode closes with the 'Lightning Fill in the Blank' game and panelists brainstorming new holidays.
This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features interviews with Eric Idle, Christian McBride, Diane Lane, Kathleen Hanna, Bridget Everett, and Jeff Hiller. Each guest engages in humorous conversation and participates in a quiz related to their work or interests. The show blends comedy with trivia, offering a lighthearted listening experience.
This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features listener call-in games, a news quiz for the panelists, and an interview with Orlando Magic star Mo Wagner. Wagner discusses his journey from Germany to the NBA, trash-talking in German on the court, and tests his knowledge of 7-Eleven trivia. The episode also includes the Limerick Challenge and the Lightning Fill-in-the-Blank news quiz.
This week, special guest Amanda Seyfried joins panelists Fortune Feimster, Peter Grosz, and Emmy Blotnick Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This week, special guest Lauren Graham joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Faith Salie, and Roy Blount, Jr. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Peter Sagal hosts a news quiz with panelists Helen Hong, Tom Bodett, and Paula Poundstone, joined by special guest Roy Wood Jr. The show features listener call-ins, "Bluff the Listener," and a Not My Job segment with Roy Wood Jr., testing his knowledge on an unexpected topic. The episode covers current events, quirky stories, and comedic commentary.
This week, we celebrate one last President's Day with special guests Mark Ronson, Billy Porter, Tara Dower, John Leguizamo, and James Marsden Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This week, we're live in Richmond with GWAR and panelists Adam Burke, Alzo Slade, and Negin Farsad Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This week, special guest Vanessa Bayer joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Rachel Feinstein, and Peter Grosz Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This week, renowned taxidermist Amber Maykut joins panelists Rekha Shankar, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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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. You can email your burning questions to [email protected] . And not to fear, we will b...
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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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. You can email your burning questions to [email protected] . How To Do Everything won't live in this feed forever. If you like...
This week, Tim Meadows helps us stroll down memory lane with some of our favorite guests of 2024 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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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". You can email your burning questions to [email protected] . How To Do Everything won't live in this feed forever. If you like what you hear, scoot on over to their very own feed and give them a follow. Both How To Do Everythi...
This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of great guests! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
