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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.

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Episodes

WWDTM: Stephen Smith

L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins Hari Kondabolu, Maeve Higgins, and Roy Blount, Jr. on stage in Maine to talk about jelly beans. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 18, 202348 minEp. 1371

WWDTM: John Stamos

John Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 11, 202348 minEp. 1370

WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 04, 202348 minEp. 1369

WWDTM: Bernie Taupin

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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 28, 202348 minEp. 1368

WWDTM: James Patterson

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 21, 202348 minEp. 1367

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VII!

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! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 14, 202349 minEp. 1366

WWDTM: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 07, 202347 minEp. 1365

WWDTM: Bob and Erin Odenkirk

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 30, 202348 minEp. 1364

WWDTM: John Wilson

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 23, 202347 minEp. 1363

WWDTM: Secretary Clinton

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 16, 202348 minEp. 1362

WWDTM: Martinus Evans

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? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 09, 202348 minEp. 1361

WWDTM: Bob Seger

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? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 02, 202348 minEp. 1360

WWDTM: Mark Ronson

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Aug 26, 202347 minEp. 1359

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VI!

Our deep dive into our 25 year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Aug 19, 202348 minEp. 1358

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part V!

This week, we continue our 25 year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Aug 12, 202348 minEp. 1357

WWDTM: Maggie Smith

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Aug 05, 202348 minEp. 1356

WWDTM: Randall Park

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jul 29, 202347 minEp. 1355

WWDTM: Damian Lillard

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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jul 22, 202347 minEp. 1354

WWDTM: Patti LuPone

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jul 15, 202347 minEp. 1353

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part IV!

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! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jul 08, 202348 minEp. 1352

WWDTM: Aleeza Ben Shalom

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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jul 01, 202347 minEp. 1351

WWDTM: Karen Allen

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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jun 24, 202348 minEp. 1350

WWDTM: James Marsden

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jun 17, 202348 minEp. 1349

WWDTM: Radhika Jones

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jun 10, 202347 minEp. 1348

WWDTM: The First Quarter Century, pt. III

We continue our look back at 25 years of shows with Keegan Michael-Key, Regina King, and Susan Orlean Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me + via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jun 03, 202347 minEp. 1348

WWDTM: John Goodman

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. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me + via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...

May 27, 202348 minEp. 1347

WWDTM: Golda Rosheuvel

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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

May 20, 202347 minEp. 1346

WWDTM: Gabrielle Dennis

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

May 13, 202348 minEp. 1345

WWDTM: Ray Romano

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. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me + via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...

May 06, 202348 minEp. 1344

WWDTM: Brad Paisley

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 29, 202348 minEp. 1343