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We welcome the arrival of fall with our coziest guests!
Oct 17, 2026
This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Support public media with NPR+…
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We celebrate a bomb and dig deep with Margo Price
Oct 10, 2026
This week, guest host Negin Farsad welcomes singer-songwriter Margo Price to the show. Plus, panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Katie Nolan, and Mo Rocca dig deep into Digger and lie about…
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We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne
Oct 03, 2026
This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson…
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A surprise snow day for the White House press corps
Sep 26, 2026
This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts…
12 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Odo sponsor read, NPR Here & Now cross-promo
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A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind
Sep 19, 2026
This week, panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Sam Rocha talk about the AI apocalypse, beds full of bees, and the death of brunch. Plus, guest Hernan Diaz discusses his favorite pen and his…
14 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
NPR cross-promo – Ted Radio Hour, Mid-show sponsor ad - IXL
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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones
Sep 12, 2026
This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and explain…
13 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Odo sponsor read, Mid-show sponsor - Superhuman
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Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith
Sep 05, 2026
This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane TorresSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This…
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Trade wars, what are they good for?
Aug 29, 2026
This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over…
12 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
Amazon Health sponsor read, Mid-show sponsor ad - Cook Unity
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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
Cross-promo: You Could Make This Beautiful podcast, NPR self-promo – Consider This podcast
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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…
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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
This week, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith SalieSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…
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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
This week, special guest Vicki Peterson joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé SloanSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and…
15 ads · 7 min · 0% ads
NPR cross-promo – Embedded podcast (Weeky Bus Safe), NPR funding/membership appeal
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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy
Jul 11, 2026
This week, we're live in Milwaukee with musician Jason Narducy. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad talk the World Cup, Love Island, and new rules for summer travel.See…
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Mid-show sponsor ad - Cook Unity, Whole Foods Market ad
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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!
Jul 04, 2026
This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif MandviSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about…
14 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
Jun 27, 2026
This week, we talk reflecting pools, hydration breaks, and hot dudes with Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. Plus, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus joins us to answer three…
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
This week, Caro Claire Burke, the author of book of the summer "Yesteryear", joins panelists Karen Chee, Peter Grosz, and Shane O'NeillSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…
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Sponsor read, NPR Sponsor Ad - IBM Smart Talks
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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators
Jun 13, 2026
This week, Legendary comedy writer Robert Smigel (and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) join panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Shane TorresSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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
This week, we're live in Austin with special guest Elana Meyers Taylor; panelists Brain Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa; and new judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade!See pcm.adswizz.com for…
16 ads · 7 min · 0% ads
Pre-show sponsor ad - IXL, Mid-show sponsor ad - Cook Unity
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Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!
Jun 04, 2026
The orange smoke is rising from the chimney of the Studebaker Theater, which can only mean one thing: the time has come to name our new Judge and Scorekeeper!See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…
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Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!
May 30, 2026
This week, we celebrate an early start to summer by revisiting our interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Taimane, Becca Mann, and Lucy Dacus!See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…
1 ads · 0 min · 0% ads
Planet Money podcast promo
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Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!
May 23, 2026
This week, we bid a fond farewell to our beloved Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula PoundstoneSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…
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NPR podcast promo, Wise app advertisement
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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
May 16, 2026
This week, legendary Jeopardy champion and host Ken Jennings joins panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie to talk swearing on air and making up little lies to tell Alex…
1 ads · 0 min · 0% ads
NPR Consider This podcast promo
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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
May 09, 2026
This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to Spirit…
2 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
NPR show promotion, Bill Curtis retirement event promotion
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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
May 02, 2026
This week, San Diego's own Ron Burgundy joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade to celebrate his friend and mentor Bill KurtisSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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NPR fundraising appeal, Bill Curtis retirement event promotion
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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Apr 29, 2026
Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish.You can email your burning questions to [email protected] To Do Everything is available without…
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
This week, the FBI deals with some DUIs and special guest Father James Martin hears the confessions of guest host Tom Papa and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Katie Nolan See…
8 ads · 4 min · 0% ads
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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Apr 18, 2026
This week, Phil Pritchard, NHL's Keeper of the Stanley Cup, joins us to about taking the cup jet-skiing and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan beef with the Pope and get…
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Podcast promo
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HTDE: Crushes and Smells
Apr 15, 2026
This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?You can email your burning questions to [email protected] To Do Everything is available without sponsor…
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