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Extended cut: Dakota Johnson on her new doc, childhood, and curating a sex museum from 2023-12-11T21:19
Today we're giving you a chance to hear an episode that we'd usually share with our Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ supporters! It's an extended cut of our interview with actor, producer, and ...
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WWDTM: Fred Schneider from 2023-12-09T10:37:57
The B-52's Fred Schneider joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Luke Burbank, and Paula Poundstone to talk Christmas albums, thrown ham, and singing "Love Shack" at karaoke.
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WWDTM: Dakota Johnson from 2023-12-02T14:13:46
Dakota Johnson, whose new documentary is The Disappearance of Shere Hite, joins panelists Adam Felber, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Alonzo Bodden to talk famous families, Fifty Shades o...
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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VIII! from 2023-11-25T08:00:59
Our deep dive into our 25-year history continues with appearances from Jane Curtin, Adam Savage, Hannah Kearney, Muffet McGraw, and more!
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WWDTM: Stephen Smith from 2023-11-18T17:00:29
L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins Hari Kondabolu, Maeve Higgins, and Roy Blount, Jr. on stage in Maine to talk about jelly beans.
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WWDTM: John Stamos from 2023-11-11T08:00:59
John Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more!
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WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant from 2023-11-04T12:47:27
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, g...
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WWDTM: Bernie Taupin from 2023-10-28T12:31:22
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
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WWDTM: James Patterson from 2023-10-21T16:23:13
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.
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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VII! from 2023-10-14T12:02:50
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!
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WWDTM: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar from 2023-10-07T14:45:14
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
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WWDTM: Bob and Erin Odenkirk from 2023-09-30T16:03:57
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.
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WWDTM: John Wilson from 2023-09-23T16:00:59
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.
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WWDTM: Secretary Clinton from 2023-09-16T16:00:18
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.
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WWDTM: Martinus Evans from 2023-09-09T15:50:47
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?
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WWDTM: Bob Seger from 2023-09-02T16:00:37
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...
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WWDTM: Mark Ronson from 2023-08-26T16:00:53
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.
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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VI! from 2023-08-19T16:00
Our deep dive into our 25 year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more!
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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part V! from 2023-08-12T16:00:46
This week, we continue our 25 year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more!
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WWDTM: Maggie Smith from 2023-08-05T16:00:11
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.
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WWDTM: Randall Park from 2023-07-29T16:00:56
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 K...
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WWDTM: Damian Lillard from 2023-07-22T16:00:11
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 H...
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WWDTM: Patti LuPone from 2023-07-15T16:00:04
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.
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WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part IV! from 2023-07-08T16:00
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...
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WWDTM: Aleeza Ben Shalom from 2023-07-01T16:00:55
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-acti...
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WWDTM: Karen Allen from 2023-06-24T16:00:02
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...
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WWDTM: James Marsden from 2023-06-17T16:00:32
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.
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WWDTM: Radhika Jones from 2023-06-10T16:00:45
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 ...
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WWDTM: The First Quarter Century, pt. III from 2023-06-03T16:00:07
We continue our look back at 25 years of shows with Keegan Michael-Key, Regina King, and Susan Orlean
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WWDTM: John Goodman from 2023-05-27T16:00:04
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.
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WWDTM: Golda Rosheuvel from 2023-05-20T16:00:08
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, a...
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WWDTM: Gabrielle Dennis from 2023-05-13T16:00:57
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 F...
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WWDTM: Ray Romano from 2023-05-06T15:55:33
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.
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WWDTM: Brad Paisley from 2023-04-29T16:04:28
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.
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WWDTM: Weird Al Yankovic from 2023-04-22T16:00:09
Weird Al joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Robby Hoffman, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new (mostly real) biopic, and what he would've done if Prince hadn't turned him down.
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WWDTM: Kaila Mullady from 2023-04-15T16:00:26
Kaila Mullady started beatboxing in 5th grade to impress a boy, and since then has become a two-time world champion. But, can she answer questions about boxes that get beat, AKA piñatas?
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WWDTM: Everyone&Goodbyes from 2023-04-12T14:00:16
Emma and some of her co-hosts say goodbye to the greatest podcast the world has ever seen.
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WWDTM: The First Quarter Century from 2023-04-08T15:55:22
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more!
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WWDTM: Michelle Rodriguez from 2023-04-01T16:01:14
On this week's episode, action star Michelle Rodriguez joins us to talk about The Fast & The Furious, Dungeons & Dragons, and her personal state slogan for New Jersey.
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WWDTM: David Axelrod from 2023-03-25T15:58:56
On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected.
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WWDTM: Sam Waterston from 2023-03-18T16:00:26
On this week's episode, guest host Karen Chee talks with legendary actor Sam Waterston about Law & Order, how to look good in a stovepipe hat, and where to see raccoons doing Shakespeare.<...
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Nick Kroll from 2023-03-11T16:55:06
Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played ...
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The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition from 2023-03-08T22:35:58
On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV. From The Bachelor to The Kardashians, we leave no stone unturned and no suite un-...
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Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class from 2023-03-04T17:00:40
At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our three que...
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Best of the First 25 Years from 2023-02-25T17:02:14
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith.
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Everyone&Spotify Stalking from 2023-02-22T15:52:11
Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Plus we ask Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel if you should be self conscious about your bad taste in music.
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Rosie Perez from 2023-02-18T17:00:05
Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's in, but...
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Geena Davis from 2023-02-11T17:00:06
Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she's now executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our th...
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The Wait Wait Anthology: Cats Edition from 2023-02-08T20:33:14
Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis
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Billy Porter from 2023-02-04T17:00:22
Billy Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any room he's...
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Natasha Lyonne from 2023-01-28T17:00:13
Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting ...
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Everyone&Mistaken Identity from 2023-01-25T20:47:02
Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes. Plus we get to the bottom of the Masters tournament mistaken identity kerfuffle.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken from 2023-01-21T17:07:28
Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer thre...
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George Saunders from 2023-01-14T16:50:21
Celebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.
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Mariska Hargitay from 2023-01-07T16:59:10
Mariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order, SVU, answers three questions about Sweet Valley High, the location depicted in the teen book series. We also revisit our moments with Sean Hayes, M...
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The Man Bill-hind the Voice! from 2023-01-04T16:23:47
Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.
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Best of Not My Job December 2022 from 2022-12-31T17:00:40
In this episode, we revisit our times with Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the hosts of the podcast "Ear Hustle" Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, and Matt Walsh.
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Sarah Polley from 2022-12-24T17:00:40
Actor and director Sarah Polley plays our game called "Sarah Polley, wanna cracker?" Three questions about parrots. Joining her are panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.
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Everyone&Improv Nerds from 2022-12-21T17:40:20
Emma and Vice columnist Alzo Slade try to solve the improv coolness crisis with the help of comedy icon Colin Mochrie. Plus: Emma tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.
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Andrew Bird from 2022-12-17T16:59:40
Singer-songwriter and world class whistler Andrew Bird plays our game called, "Put Your Lips Together and Blow" Three questions about referees. Joining him are panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa, and Z...
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Gayle King from 2022-12-10T17:03:19
Host of CBS Mornings, Gayle King plays our game called, "Gayle King, meet the real Gale Kings" three questions about meteorologists. She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, a...
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How to Become a Listener Contestant with Peter, Miles, and Sofie from 2022-12-07T15:01:21
Have you ever wanted to become a listener contestant on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me? Host Peter Sagal and producers Miles Doornbos and Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis discuss how they select which caller...
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Dana Carvey from 2022-12-03T17:51:18
This week on "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me," we are back with a brand new show from the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago featuring panelists Josh Gondelman, Skyler Higley, and Paula Poundstone. Plus, we ...
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WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving from 2022-11-26T17:04:10
Nathan Lane, Puja Patel, Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, and Jeremy O. Harris are featured in this Thanksgiving edition.
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Everyone&Giant Puzzles from 2022-11-23T14:59
Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma build the world's largest puzzle.
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Freddie Johnson from 2022-11-19T17:03:50
This week we come to you from the Palace Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky with panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Alzo Slade. Our guest is Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Craig Robinson from 2022-11-12T17:15:45
Craig Robinson, star of the Office and host of Peacock's Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward, plays our game about Craigslist. Joining him are panelists Tom Papa; Negin Farsad a...
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Behind the scenes with Peter and Lillian from 2022-11-09T23:26:08
Peter asks Producer and Editor Lillian King why some questions don't make the show. PLUS: Lillian plays those questions!
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Amber Ruffin from 2022-11-05T16:26:33
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 Kond...
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Hasan Minhaj from 2022-10-29T15:47:07
Hasan Minhaj, comedian with the new Netflix special "The King's Jester" and former host of Patriot Act, plays our game about former Patriot Rob Gronkowski. Joining him are panelists Helen ...
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Everyone&The Supernatural from 2022-10-26T16:37:52
Comedian Mo Rocca considers buying a lighthouse and Emma goes ghost hunting.
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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a real genius from 2022-10-22T16:00:08
Dr Ibram X Kendi, author and MacArthur Genius, plays our game about the Genius Bar at Apple Stores. Joining him are panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman and Amy Dickinson.
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Vivek Murthy from 2022-10-15T15:52:46
Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States, answers three questions about the mysterious and often huge fish, the sturgeon. Also featured are interviews with Jeremy Allen White and Mandy Mo...
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Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal and Emma Choi from 2022-10-12T14:13:06
Peter and Emma sit down with Executive Producer Mike Danforth to answer some questions that you have about the making of Wait Wait.
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Ralph Macchio from 2022-10-08T16:22:39
Ralph Macchio, star of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" plays our game called "Wax On, Wax Off, Yeowww!" Three questions about hair removal. He is joined by panelists Emmy Blotnick, Alzo Slade and Adam Felber.
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Julio Torres from 2022-10-01T16:07:48
Julio Torres, creator and star of HBO's Los Espookys, plays our game about The Addams Family called, "Los Ookys." Joining him are panelists Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, and Har...
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Everyone&Spoons from 2022-09-28T14:00:15
Comedian Hoja Lopez and Emma get salty with the latest spoon technology and test out new talents nobody asked for.
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Michael Strahan from 2022-09-24T16:01:14
Michael Strahan, NFL legend and Good Morning America host, Michael plays our game called "Strahan? Meet Stray Hams" Three questions about wild hogs. He is joined by panelists Karen Chee, ...
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Everyone&A Giant Worm from 2022-09-21T14:00:14
Comedian Karen Chee and Emma meet a giant worm and learn how to write a spooky children's book.
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Everyone&Time Capsules from 2022-09-14T17:31:56
Emma talks to comedian Hari Kondabolu about time capsules: lost, found, and in the case of Andy Warhol, unintentional.
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Abbi Jacobson from 2022-09-10T16:00:34
Abbi Jacobson, star and producer of the new series "A League of Their Own" joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie and Luke Burbank play a game about a different league, The XFL...
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Everyone&Ostrich Escape from 2022-09-07T13:59:17
Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma to outsmart a runaway Ostrich and learn how to prepare for the role of a lifetime.
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Chris Estrada from 2022-09-03T15:55:55
Chris Estrada, comedian and creator of Hulu's This Fool, plays our game called, "This Fool, Meet April Fools!" He is joined by panelists Skyler Higley, Maeve Higgins and Mo Rocca.
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Everyone&Names from 2022-08-31T14:00:47
Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma to spell check your kid's name and shop for the perfect tattoo.
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton from 2022-08-27T16:00:36
Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington DC's long-serving Congresswoman, plays our game about DC Comics. She is joined by panelists Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett and Alzo Slade.
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Everyone&School from 2022-08-24T14:00:39
Emma gets ready for a new school year by revisiting lessons from Everyone & Their Mom! We learn how rats help each other, how dolphins say hi to their friends, and what to do if you see someone you...
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More Best of Not My Job from 2022-08-20T16:02:33
Wait Wait prepares for a return to full time live performances by reliving some of our favorite guests who joined us in front of live audiences.
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It's an 'Everyone&Their Mom' family reunion! from 2022-08-17T18:17:01
Emma throws a family reunion! Uncle Dennis sings Elvis, her mom shares all her tips for avoiding bad luck, and Emma embarrasses her dad and little brother. Grab a plate, it's a party!
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Best of Not My Job from 2022-08-13T16:01:33
Steve Buscemi, Lars Ulrich, Aidy Bryant, Alan Cummings, and Jeff Daniels play Not My Job.
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Everyone&Asparagus from 2022-08-10T14:00:58
Comedian Marie Faustin and Emma learn the future from a bunch of asparagus and meet a mystery person while Emma's mom stops by with a helpful tip.
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Robin Thede from 2022-08-06T15:56:21
Robin Thede, creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show, plays our game about Bob Ross, "A White Dude Painting Show," along with guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Adam Burke, Amy Dickinson a...
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Everyone&Socks from 2022-08-03T13:59:15
Comedian Alzo Slade and Emma seek legal counsel from 'The People's Court' Judge Marilyn Milian and pass judgment on an unfair pair of socks and a bad bowl of grits.
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Jeremy Allen White from 2022-07-30T17:23:02
Jeremy Allen White, star of Hulu's The Bear plays our game called "Please Look After This Bear" three questions about Paddington Bear. He is joined by guest host Tom Papa and panelists Hel...
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Everyone&Van Gogh from 2022-07-27T14:00:41
Comedian Vinny Thomas and Emma discover Van Gogh's ghost and get inspired by an artist with a selfie stick.
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Nathan Lane from 2022-07-23T16:01:44
Nathan Lane, star of stage and screen, plays our game about Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. He is joined by guest host Tom Papa and panelists Cristela Alonzo, Josh Gondelman and Matt Rogers.
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Everyone&Minions from 2022-07-20T14:02:50
Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar.
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Puja Patel from 2022-07-16T15:53:57
Puja Patel, editor-in-chief of Pitchfork, plays our game about ceremonial first pitches in baseball games. Tom Papa guest hosts and is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Paula Poundstone and Emmy Blot...
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Everyone&Games from 2022-07-13T14:01:11
Emma discovers a room of lost games! This secret box of treasures teaches us how to lasso, manage conflict, and make friends forever.
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Del the Funky Homosapien from 2022-07-09T16:01:26
Del the Funky Homo Sapien, rapper and producer, answers three questions about mankind's ancient ancestors, neanderthals.
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Everyone&Cowboys from 2022-07-06T14:00:48
Comedian Josh Gondelman and Emma learn how to parallel park a horse and wrangle up a varmint with help from a rootin' tootin' roster of guests.
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Darryl "Cornbread" McCray from 2022-07-02T16:54:50
Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, called the creator of modern graffiti, plays a game about another kind of tagging. He is joined by panelists Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, and Josh Gondelman.
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Everyone&Lost and Found from 2022-06-29T14:00:07
Reporter Shane O'Neill and Emma learn at the Lost and Found not all is lost, then think deep thoughts with an old friend.
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Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda from 2022-06-25T15:58:45
Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, creators of the new comedy series about E-sports, Players, on Paramount+ play our game about a C-sport: croquet. Joining them are panelists Peter Grosz, Adam...
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Everyone&Elvis from 2022-06-22T14:00:23
Comedian Mic Nguyen and Emma search for someone to fill some very hard to fill shoes, and Mic gets lessons from the King.
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Sean Hayes from 2022-06-18T16:00:17
Actor and podcast host Sean Hayes plays our game called, "Sean Hayes, Meet Purple Haze" Three questions about odd strains of marijuana. He is joined by panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, a...
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Everyone&Dolphins from 2022-06-15T14:01:26
Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma learn why you never want to be recognized by a dolphin and find out where the magic happens.
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Kenan Thompson from 2022-06-11T15:57:13
Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, plays our game about people who only lasted one day on the job. He is joined by panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad and Hari...
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Everyone&Peter Sagal from 2022-06-08T14:03:19
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal pops by to share his favorites from the podcast so far. Turns out Peter loves Mountain Dew, Emma's Grandma's Kimchi, and unsolved ham mysteries.
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Best of NMJ June 2022 from 2022-06-04T16:00:50
This week as we (hopefully) say goodbye to Zoom shows, we feature Kacey Musgraves, Brian Cox, Audra McDonald, and Woody Hoburg.
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Everyone&Graduation from 2022-06-01T14:11:26
Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Emma congratulate seniors and stress out over the cap and gown shortage. And Hari graduates with his degree in inspiration.
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Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor from 2022-05-28T15:50:57
Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, hosts of Radiotopia's Ear Hustle podcast, play our game about the Steer Hustle, AKA, the rodeo. They are joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Adam Burke and Paula Poundst...
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Everyone&Cruise Ship Love from 2022-05-25T13:12:22
Comedian Ashley Ray and Emma discover love on the open sea, find out who really likes shrimp and ask "What would Jesus do?"
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Mandy Moore from 2022-05-21T15:58:10
Mandy Moore, pop singer and star of This Is Us, plays our game called This is Utz, three questions about the snack brand Utz. She is joined by panelists Alonzo Bodden, Maeve Higgins, and T...
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Everyone&Skeletons from 2022-05-18T12:00:32
Comedian Adam Burke and Emma meet a knight in shining armor, get the latest gossip about the Medieval era and uncover a skeleton in the closet.
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Hannah Einbinder from 2022-05-14T16:00:41
Comedian and star of HBO's Hacks, Hannah Einbinder plays our game about life hacks. She is joined by panelists Peter Grosz, Faith Salie and Laci Mosley.
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Everyone&Pay Phones from 2022-05-11T14:31:51
Tom Bodett celebrates a heroic payphone and gets advice from author Samin Nosrat.
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Adam Scott from 2022-05-07T16:01:43
Adam Scott, star of Apple TV+'s Severance, plays our game about weddings and marriage proposals. He is joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Emmy Blotnick and Paula Poundstone.
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Everyone&Corpse Flowers from 2022-05-04T14:00:53
Comedian Negin Farsad joins Emma to meet a corpse flower and find love at a stinky speed dating event.
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Myles Stubblefield from 2022-04-30T16:00:41
Myles Stubblefield, the man behind Buffalo Worm Works, plays our game about ear worms. Joining him are panelists Alzo Slade, Maeve Higgins and Amy Dickinson.
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Everyone&Mice from 2022-04-27T18:41:13
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka and Emma get overrun by mice, meet a fancy cat and finally untangle the mystery of the Rat King. With guests Dr. Bobby Corrigan, Cameron Jay, and Lynzie Rogers.
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Stephen Merchant from 2022-04-23T15:56:06
Stephen Merchant, co-creator of The Office and star of The Outlaws, plays our game about thieving merchants. He is joined by panelists Ashley Ray, Maz Jobrani and Faith Salie.
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Everyone&Secret Messages from 2022-04-20T14:00:08
Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma find a message in a bottle, learn what not to do with cheese, and Domee Shi, director of Pixar's "Turning Red" talks about her Harry Potter fan fiction.
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Best of NMJ April 2022 from 2022-04-16T16:00:25
Chance The Rapper, Japanese Breakfast, and brothers Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, plus Paula Poundstone thinks a story is baloney.
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Everyone&Robot Dogs from 2022-04-13T14:09:54
Writer and comedian Alzo Slade joins Emma to explore the ruins of Pompeii and a robot dog finally finds its calling.
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Matt Walsh from 2022-04-09T16:13:10
Matt Walsh, from HBO's Veep, plays our game about mistakes in sports announcing. Joining him are panelists Karen Chee, Helen Hong and Alonzo Bodden.
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Everyone&Boring People from 2022-04-06T14:00:17
Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma on a search for the most boring person in the world and Emma interviews astronaut Victor Glover about the boring parts of his exciting job.
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Everyone&Fancy Ham from 2022-03-30T14:14:35
Comedian Hari Kondabolu joins Emma Choi to solve a meat mystery with bestselling author Gillian Flynn, then we talk with baseball legend Sean Doolittle about what he and Emma's mom have in common.
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Everyone&Bears from 2022-03-23T14:00:17
Comedian Ashley Ray joins Emma Choi to discuss a super cool and dangerous job opening, Emma interviews for the position and we pitch a reality TV show to the creator of "Love is Blind."
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Zazie Beetz from 2022-03-19T16:21:42
One of the stars of Atlanta, Zazie Beetz, plays our game called "Zazie Beetz, meet Sassy Beats!" Three stories about Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. She is joined by panelists Roy Bl...
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Everyone&Dinosaurs from 2022-03-16T14:00:14
Wait Wait's Adam Burke joins Emma to discuss what really killed the dinosaurs; we answer the age old question: can jugglers save the world? And we meet someone who makes rocks more rock and roll.
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Elana Meyers Taylor from 2022-03-12T17:27:16
Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Olympic American Bobsledder, plays our game called, "You've medaled alright...in Death Metal!" She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade and Paula ...
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Everyone&The Dew from 2022-03-09T15:00:19
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.
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Porsha Williams from 2022-03-05T16:59:12
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...
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Everyone&Roy Choi from 2022-03-02T15:00:14
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 rollerbla...
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Best of Not My Job February 2022 from 2022-02-26T17:17:16
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.
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Everyone&Monkey Business from 2022-02-23T12:58:15
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?
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Everyone&Their Mom from 2022-02-21T13:00:08
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 fr...
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Marlon James from 2022-02-19T17:18:32
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 N...
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Patti Smith from 2022-02-12T17:04:58
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
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Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas from 2022-02-05T17:05:50
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 pan...
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Jeremy O. Harris from 2022-01-29T17:00:36
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 ...
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Kacey Musgraves from 2022-01-15T17:06:46
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 Bl...
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Woody Hoburg from 2022-01-08T16:59:01
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.
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WWDTM Best of 2021 January from 2022-01-01T05:10:45
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 pa...
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WWDTM Best of 2021 Bonus Podcast from 2021-12-29T17:30:55
Peter Sagal and Emma Choi reminisce about their favorite WWDTM moments from the past year.
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Best of WWDTM December 2021 from 2021-12-25T05:15:58
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.
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Keke Palmer from 2021-12-18T17:27:27
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.
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Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin from 2021-12-11T17:00:54
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 paneli...
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Audra McDonald from 2021-12-04T17:00:56
Musical theater legend Audra McDonald plays our game about Burger King. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Maz Jobrani and Karen Chee.
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Best of Thanksgiving 2021 from 2021-11-27T17:00:42
Stephen Fry, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jen Psaki, and Chris Bosh are featured along with some never-before-heard moments with our panelists.
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Brook and Robin Lopez from 2021-11-20T17:00:35
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 Kon...
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Ed Begley Jr. from 2021-11-13T17:00:46
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...
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Chance The Rapper from 2021-11-06T16:00:39
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 Th...
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P.K. Subban from 2021-10-30T16:00:49
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 Gondelm...
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Ron and Clint Howard from 2021-10-23T16:00:16
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.
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Best of WWDTM October 2021 from 2021-10-16T16:00:50
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.
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Ilana Glazer from 2021-10-09T16:00:53
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.
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Bowen Yang from 2021-09-25T16:00:52
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 Fait...
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Yamiche Alcindor from 2021-09-18T16:00:33
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.
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Antoni Porowski from 2021-09-11T01:44:26
Antoni Porowski, one of the "Fab Five" from Queer Eye, plays our game about another fab five, the Spice Girls. He is joined by panelists Maeve Higgins, Luke Burbank and Laci Mosely.
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Martin Short from 2021-09-04T16:00:18
Comedy legend Martin Short, co-star of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, plays our game about murders of crows. He is joined by panelists Peter Grosz, Helen Hong and Emmy Blotnick.
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Jane Kaczmarek from 2021-08-28T16:00:24
Jane Kaczmarek, who played Lois on Malcolm In The Middle, plays our game called "Malcolm in the Middle, meet Finger in the Middle." She is joined by panelists Paula Poundstone, Josh Gondel...
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Best of WWDTM Summertime 2 from 2021-08-21T16:00:47
WWDTM savors some of our favorite moments from recent shows, with Phoebe Bridgers, Jordan Jonas, Jennifer Lee, Owen Wilson, and our panelists.
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Best of WWDTM Summertime 1 from 2021-08-14T16:00:46
This week, WWDTM is on Summer Break, so enjoy some of our favorite moments from past shows with guests Zach Galifinakis, Kristine Lilly, and Charlie Day, plus the mysterious case of the Pooperinten...
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Larry Krasner from 2021-08-07T16:00:15
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, subject of the series Philly DA, plays our game called "There's Mo... there's Larry... hmm... who's missing?" He is joined by panelists Dulcé Sloan, M...
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Stephen Fry from 2021-07-31T16:00:27
British actor, writer, TV host and Renaissance man Stephen Fry plays our game about one-hit wonders. He is joined by panelists Maeve Higgins, Hari Kondabolu, and Tom Bodett.
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Dr. Ellen Stofan from 2021-07-24T17:16:18
Dr. Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary For Science and Research at the Smithsonian, plays our game about other strange collections of artifacts. She is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Laci Mosley and Bo...
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Phillipa Soo from 2021-07-17T16:00:15
Phillipa Soo, one of the stars of Hamilton, plays our game about a ton of ham. She is joined by panelists Gina Brillon, Helen Hong, and Mo Rocca.
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Best of WWDTM July 2021 from 2021-07-10T16:00:01
WWDTM presents some favorite segments to remind everyone what shows with actual audiences sound like, with Leslie Odom, Jr., Regina King, and Laird Hamilton. We also feature some moments with our p...
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Roger Bennett from 2021-07-03T16:00:41
Roger Bennett, co-creator of Men In Blazers and an impressive sports broadcaster, answers our three questions about bowling. He is joined by guest host Faith Salie and panelists Paula Poundstone, C...
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Anna Konkle from 2021-06-19T16:00:06
Anna Konkle, co-creator and star of Hulu's junior high comedy PEN15, plays our game about a drink that will give you a junior high: Red Bull. She is joined by panelists Dulcé Sloan, Faith ...
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Chris Bosh from 2021-06-12T16:00:06
NBA legend Chris Bosh plays our game about Pringles called "Chris Bosh, Have A Crisp Nosh." He is joined by panelists Charla Lauriston, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.
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WWDTM Best Of: Summer Fun Edition from 2021-06-05T15:07
During this week that marks the beginning of summer fun, WWDTM revisits some of the funnest people we know., with Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, as well as Este and ...
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Joel McHale from 2021-05-29T16:00:28
Joel McHale, star of Community, plays our game about community theater. He is joined by panelists Cristela Alonzo, Jessi Klein and Helen Hong.
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Jennifer Finney Boylan from 2021-05-22T16:00:34
Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of the memoir, "Good Boy: My Life In Seven Dogs" plays our game about hot dogs. She is joined by panelists Maeve Higgens, Tom Bodett, and Negin Farsad.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren from 2021-05-15T16:00:08
Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about her new book Persist and plays our game about "War and Peace." She is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Hari Kondabolu and Peter Grosz
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Tariq Trotter AKA Black Thought from The Roots from 2021-05-01T16:00:28
Tariq Trotter, AKA Black Thought from The Roots, plays our game about "the suits," TV network and studio executives. He's joined by panelists Laci Mosley, Adam Felber and Helen Hong.
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André De Shields from 2021-04-24T16:00:33
André De Shields, legend of Broadway, plays our game about canals or Narrow Ways. He is joined by panelists Mo Rocca, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.
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Michelle Zauner from 2021-04-17T16:00:21
Michelle Zauner, author and musician behind Japanese Breakfast, plays our game about Wheaties, the Breakfast of Champions. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Josh Gondelman, and Brian Babylon.
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Best of WWDTM April 2021 from 2021-04-03T16:00:45
This week WWDTM is on spring break, so we feature some past interviews with Jon Batiste, Ali Wong, and Chelsea Peretti, as well as some games with our listeners.
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Kemp Powers from 2021-03-27T16:00:38
Kemp Powers, Oscar nominee and writer behind "One Night in Miami" and "Soul", plays our Not My Job Game "One Knight in Miami." He is joined by Helen Hong, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.
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Sam Sifton from 2021-03-20T16:00:50
New York Times Cooking creator and editor Sam Sifton joins panelists Amy Dickinson, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad. He plays our Not My Job game about vending machines.
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Desus Nice and The Kid Mero from 2021-03-13T17:00:23
Desus Nice and The Kid Mero from Showtime's Desus and Mero, play our Not My Job game. They join panelists Maz Jobrani, Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman, as well as Host Peter Sagal and Offici...
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Dame Karen Pierce from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the US, joins us along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Jessi Klein, and Brian Babylon.
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Mike Murphy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike Murphy, political strategist, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, and Adam Burke.
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Tyra Banks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tyra Banks, supermodel and business woman, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Jessi Klein, and Adam Burke.
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Kellee Edwards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kellee Edwards, host of Travel Channel's "Mysterious Islands," joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Helen Hong, and Josh Gondelman.
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Cecily Strong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cecily Strong from SNL joins us, along with panelists Mo Rocca, Maeve Higgins, and Alonzo Bodden.
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Best of WWDTM August 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We featured interviews with Will Arnett, Samantha Bee, Karamo Brown, and Barry Sonnenfeld.
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Best of WWDTM Mo Rocca Revealed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mo Rocca reveals more than we were expecting in this Best of WWDTM episode.
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Bryan Cranston from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad, joins us along with panelists Tracy Clayton, Joel Kim Booster and Tom Bodett.
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Ramy Youssef from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ramy Youssef, actor and comedian, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Josh Gondelman, and Negin Farsad.
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Padma Lakshmi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Padma Lakshmi, cooking show host, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Peter Grosz, and Dulcé Sloan.
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Maria Konnikova from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Maria Konnikova, author and professional poker player, joins us along with panelists Demi Adejuyigbe, Amy Dickinson, and Alonzo Bodden.
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Jameela Jamil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jameela Jamil, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Maz Jobrani, and Maeve Higgins.
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WWDTM Quarantine Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tom Hanks, Big Boi, and others join us for this quarantine edition of our show.
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Don Cheadle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Don Cheadle, actor, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, and Hari Kondabolu.
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Jonna Mendez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Dulcé Sloan, and Joel Kim Booster.
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Tituss Burgess from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tituss Burgess, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, PJ O'Rourke, and Hari Kondabolu.
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Best of WWDTM October 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we share some of our favorite moments from the past year, featuring Sarah Cooper, Dan Riskin, Padma Lakshmi, and Adam Rippon.
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Jason Ward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jason Ward, host of Birds of North America, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad.
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Best of Not My Job from 2019-04-20T16:00
William Shatner, Candice Berger, Conan O'Brien, and Aaron Gordon are featured, along with some new material.
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