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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Apr 11, 2026
This week, we're celebrating spring break with our friends Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, and Jon M. Chu. Plus, the panel gets in on the fun with some of our favorite questions from this…
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We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
Apr 04, 2026
Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Supreme…
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HTDE: Sheets and Blankets
Apr 01, 2026
This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night.You can email your burning questions to [email protected] To Do Everything is available…
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We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach
Mar 28, 2026
This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole JohnsonSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…
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We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice
Mar 21, 2026
This week, we talk new dimes and where to spend them, and special guest Aasif Mandvi tells us the best way to get over an ex.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
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HTDE: Crickets and Clowns
Mar 18, 2026
This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks.Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor.You can email your burning questions…
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John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts
Mar 14, 2026
This week, John Cusack joins us to talk high school reunions, graphic novels, and the secrets to keeping your Vespa's tank full. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson…
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We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball
Mar 07, 2026
This week, Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu offer Kristi Noem some parting words and we quiz the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball, Jason Benetti, on his knowledge of confettiSee…
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