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PodSkip has analyzed 25 episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, averaging 7.9 ads per episode (6% of runtime).

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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
Aug 22, 2026
This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This…
11 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
Aug 15, 2026
This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over…
14 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Post-show ad (Angie), Mid-show sponsor - Superhuman
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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
Aug 08, 2026
This week, legendary actor Sally Field joins us to talk about working with an octopus, or not, and introduces the world to her dog, Dashiell Hammett. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and…
12 ads · 6 min · 0% ads
Cross-promo: Love It or Leave It, Sponsor: Odoo
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Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach
Aug 01, 2026
This week, we're live in Sonoma with special guest Mary Roach! Plus panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres talk gambling, Cybertrucks, and wrinkles.Support public media with…
12 ads · 4 min · 0% ads
NPR Music self-promo, Wait Wait listener game plug/show bumper
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A tick-filled odyssey
Jul 25, 2026
11 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Consider This NPR podcast promo, NPR funding/membership appeal
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We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead
Jul 18, 2026
15 ads · 7 min · 0% ads
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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy
Jul 11, 2026
11 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Mid-show sponsor ad - Cook Unity, Whole Foods Market ad
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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!
Jul 04, 2026
14 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Ad - Mint Mobile, Ad - Midi Health
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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
Jun 27, 2026
8 ads · 4 min · 0% ads
Ad - Mint Mobile, Mid-roll ad – IBM Smart Talks
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The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century
Jun 20, 2026
10 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Sponsor read, NPR Sponsor Ad - IBM Smart Talks
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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators
Jun 13, 2026
12 ads · 4 min · 0% ads
Pre-show sponsor message, Mid-show sponsor - Superhuman
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The Alzo Era begins in Austin!
Jun 06, 2026
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Pre-show sponsor ad - IXL, Mid-show sponsor ad - Cook Unity
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Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!
May 30, 2026
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Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!
May 23, 2026
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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
May 16, 2026
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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
May 09, 2026
2 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
May 02, 2026
5 ads · 2 min · 0% ads
NPR fundraising appeal, Bill Curtis retirement event promotion
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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Apr 29, 2026
2 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
Sponsorship/donation appeal, Host intro and cross-promotion for How To Do Everything
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We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Apr 25, 2026
8 ads · 4 min · 0% ads
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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Apr 18, 2026
7 ads · 0 min · 0% ads
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