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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Mar 09, 2022•15 min•Ep 1262•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Mar 05, 2022•48 min•Ep 1261•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma Choi to discuss a saucy situation, celebrity chef Roy Choi troubleshoots a recipe with Emma's Grandma, and we finally settle an age old debate: heels or rollerblades? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Mar 02, 2022•18 min•Ep 1260•Transcript available on Metacast This week we highlight some of our favorite past segments with RZA, Yamiche Alcindor, and more. Plus we remember our friend and panelist PJ O'Rourke who died last week. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Feb 26, 2022•47 min•Ep 1259•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian Emmy Blotnick joins Emma Choi to discuss a smooth solution to a monkey problem, we hear from a romantic heartworm, and maybe, sort of meet Ian McKellen? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Feb 23, 2022•15 min•Ep 1258•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing Everyone & Their Mom from Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Every week, there's an odd or funny story that everyone & their mom seems to be talking about. On this new show from your friends at Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, host Emma Choi takes that story and uses it as an excuse to talk to culture makers, Wait Wait panelists, and hilarious new comedians. New episodes every Wednesday, starting February 23rd. Tell your mom. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 21, 2022•2 min•Ep 1257•Transcript available on Metacast Booker Prize-winning novelist Marlon James, author of the Dark Star Trilogy fantasy series, plays our game about fantasy football. He is joined by panelists panelists Ashley Ray, Peter Grosz, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Feb 19, 2022•48 min•Ep 1256•Transcript available on Metacast Poet and Rock Icon Patti Smith plays our game about pattysmiths...fast food burger restaurants. She is joined by panelists Maeve Higgins, Hari Kondabolu and Bobcat Goldthwait Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Feb 12, 2022•48 min•Ep 1255•Transcript available on Metacast TikTok Historian Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas plays our game celebrating Tom Brady's retirement from the NFL called, "You're The Goat, Literally." Three questions about actual goats. He is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Paula Poundstone and Tom Papa. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Feb 05, 2022•48 min•Ep 1254•Transcript available on Metacast Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris plays our game called, "You're a playwright, these guys play wrong!" Three questions about athletes making terrible plays. He is joined by panelists Alzo Slade, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jan 29, 2022•48 min•Ep 1253•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Brian Cox, who plays Logan Roy on HBO's Succession, answers three questions about suck sessions, or vacuum cleaning. He is joined by panelists Mo Rocca, Paula Poundstone and Cristela Alonzo. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jan 22, 2022•49 min•Ep 1252•Transcript available on Metacast Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves plays our game called, "O, Say Can You See." Three questions about national anthems. She is joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Helen Hong, and Emmy Blotnick. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jan 15, 2022•48 min•Ep 1251•Transcript available on Metacast Astronaut Woody Hoburg, part of NASA's Artemis program, plays our game called, "Dance With These Stars!" He is joined by panelists Peter Grosz, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jan 08, 2022•49 min•Ep 1250•Transcript available on Metacast WWDTM rings in the new year with some of our favorite moments from 2021, with Martin Short, Robin and Brook Lopez, Jane Kaczmarek, and André de Shields. Plus we feature some new moments with our panelists. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jan 01, 2022•48 min•Ep 1249•Transcript available on Metacast Peter Sagal and Emma Choi reminisce about their favorite WWDTM moments from the past year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dec 29, 2021•29 min•Ep 1248•Transcript available on Metacast It's our Christmas Spectacular with Bowen Yang, Lindsey Vonn, Elizabeth Warren, and Symone. Plus there's a shiny new Bluff the Listener game and other never-before-heard material. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dec 25, 2021•48 min•Ep 1247•Transcript available on Metacast Keke Palmer, actor, singer and author of the new Kindle book Southern Belle Insults, plays our game about palm readers. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Mo Rocca, and Tom Bodett. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dec 18, 2021•47 min•Ep 1246•Transcript available on Metacast Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, creators and stars of HBO Max's South Side , play our game called "Welcome to the Real South Side!" Three questions about Antarctica. They are joined by panelists Cristela Alonzo, Luke Burbank and Maeve Higgins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dec 11, 2021•47 min•Ep 1245•Transcript available on Metacast Musical theater legend Audra McDonald plays our game about Burger King. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Maz Jobrani and Karen Chee. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dec 04, 2021•47 min•Ep 1244•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Fry, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jen Psaki, and Chris Bosh are featured along with some never-before-heard moments with our panelists. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 27, 2021•47 min•Ep 1243•Transcript available on Metacast Brook and Robin Lopez, twin brothers playing in the NBA, play our game called "Lopez's Meet the Low Prezzes," Three questions about the shortest US Presidents. They are joined by panelists Hari Kondabolu, Adam Felber and Atsuko Okatsuka. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 20, 2021•46 min•Ep 1242•Transcript available on Metacast Actor and Environmental Activist Ed Begley Jr. plays our game called "Ed Begley Jr. Meet Bee Movie Sr" three questions about The Bee Movie. He is joined by panelists Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Emmy Blotnick. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 13, 2021•48 min•Ep 1241•Transcript available on Metacast Chance The Rapper plays our game called, "Chance, Meet Community Chest," three questions about Monopoly. He is joined by panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Brian Babylon and Negin Farsad at the Harris Theater in Chicago. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 06, 2021•47 min•Ep 1240•Transcript available on Metacast Hockey All-Star P.K. Subban plays our game called, "That's Icing! Delicious Icing!" Three questions about bakeries. He is joined by guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Amy Dickinson, Josh Gondelman, and Peter Grosz. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 30, 2021•47 min•Ep 1239•Transcript available on Metacast Clint and Ron Howard, authors of the new memoir, The Boys , play our game called, "Mayberry, Maybe Not Berry." They are joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Alonzo Bodden, and Karen Chee. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 23, 2021•49 min•Ep 1238•Transcript available on Metacast We look back on our time with Joel McHale, Dr. Ellen Stofan, Tariq Trotter, and Phillpa Soo. Plus we share more of our time with Dulcé Sloan from our live performace in Philadelphia last August. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 16, 2021•48 min•Ep 1237•Transcript available on Metacast Ilana Glazer, co-star and co-creator of Broad City, plays our game about different kinds of glazers: donuts. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Helen Hong and Roxanne Roberts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 09, 2021•48 min•Ep 1236•Transcript available on Metacast Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA plays our game called, "Ooh, Tang!": three questions about NASA's favorite orange drink. He is joined by panelists Josh Gondelman, Negin Farsad and Emmy Blotnick. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 02, 2021•49 min•Ep 1235•Transcript available on Metacast Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live cast member, plays our game called "Monday Through Friday Night Live" about local TV news. He is joined by panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roy Blount Jr and Faith Salie. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 25, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yamiche Alcindor, host of PBS's "Washington Week", plays our game about the week's washing: laundry. She is joined by panelists Cristela Alonzo, Brian Babylon and Tom Papa. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 18, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast