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. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org . 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 Everything and Wait, ...
Oct 02, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're live in Kansas City with guest Dionne Warwick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Shantira Jackson, and Josh Gondelman Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 28, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 21, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org . 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 t...
Sep 18, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 14, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the Builder Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 07, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up an...
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're live in Minnesota with hometown hero Nate Berkus, who joins Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwat, and Josh Gondelman to play our game. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 31, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org . How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for support...
Aug 27, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The Swans Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 24, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter Sagal and producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag take one more trip behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 23, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 22, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 20, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 17, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we celebrate the dog days of summer with Jason Isbell, Rachel Maddow, and more! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 10, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 03, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 27, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 20, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 13, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 06, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 29, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 22, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 15, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 08, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 01, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. WWDTM+ listeners! For contractual reasons, there will not be a sponsor-free version of this episode. We apologize. But we will have a sponsor-free program available to you as always next weekend. We appreciate your support! Learn more about sponsor message cho...
May 25, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
May 18, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
May 11, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
May 04, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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