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NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.

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Episodes

WWDTM: Weird Al Yankovic

April 22, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM: Kaila Mullady

April 15, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MB

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? Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM: Everyone & Goodbyes

April 12, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

Emma and some of her co-hosts say goodbye to the greatest podcast the world has ever seen. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM: The First Quarter Century

April 08, 2023 15:55 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM: Michelle Rodriguez

April 01, 2023 16:01 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

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. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM: David Axelrod

March 25, 2023 15:58 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM: Sam Waterston

March 18, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

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. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nick Kroll

March 11, 2023 16:55 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

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 by actors named Rick. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition

March 08, 2023 22:35 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

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-fantasied. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class

March 04, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

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 questions about puzzles correctly, she'll win the inaugural Nobel Pieces Prize. A message to listeners: a recent error with Apple Podcasts meant you might not have been able to hear our regular weekend show without signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+. We have worked with Apple to correct the er...

Best of the First 25 Years

February 25, 2023 17:02 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Spotify Stalking

February 22, 2023 15:52 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Rosie Perez

February 18, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 44 MB

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 can she answer our questions about advice columns? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Geena Davis

February 11, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

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 three questions about blue jeans? Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Wait Wait Anthology: Cats Edition

February 08, 2023 20:33 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Billy Porter

February 04, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB

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 in. His new movie is 80 For Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch? Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Natasha Lyonne

January 28, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

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 botox. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Mistaken Identity

January 25, 2023 20:47 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Secretary of State Antony Blinken

January 21, 2023 17:07 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

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 three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

George Saunders

January 14, 2023 16:50 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

Celebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mariska Hargitay

January 07, 2023 16:59 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

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, Myles Stubblefield, and Mo Amer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Man Bill-hind the Voice!

January 04, 2023 16:23 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Best of Not My Job December 2022

December 31, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sarah Polley

December 24, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Improv Nerds

December 21, 2022 17:40 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Andrew Bird

December 17, 2022 16:59 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

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 Zainab Johnson. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Gayle King

December 10, 2022 17:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

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, and Faith Salie. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

How to Become a Listener Contestant with Peter, Miles, and Sofie

December 07, 2022 15:01 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

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 callers make it to the air. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dana Carvey

December 03, 2022 17:51 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

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 quiz comedy legend Dana Carvey on a subject he knows nothing about in our "Not My Job" game. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving

November 26, 2022 17:04 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Nathan Lane, Puja Patel, Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, and Jeremy O. Harris are featured in this Thanksgiving edition. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Giant Puzzles

November 23, 2022 14:59 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma build the world's largest puzzle. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Freddie Johnson

November 19, 2022 17:03 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

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. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Craig Robinson

November 12, 2022 17:15 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

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 and Brian Babylon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Behind the scenes with Peter and Lillian

November 09, 2022 23:26 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Peter asks Producer and Editor Lillian King why some questions don't make the show. PLUS: Lillian plays those questions! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Amber Ruffin

November 05, 2022 16:26 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

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 Kondabolu and Maz Jobrani. Subscribe to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Hasan Minhaj

October 29, 2022 15:47 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

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 Hong, Mo Rocca, and Shane O'Neill. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & The Supernatural

October 26, 2022 16:37 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Comedian Mo Rocca considers buying a lighthouse and Emma goes ghost hunting. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a real genius

October 22, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Vivek Murthy

October 15, 2022 15:52 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

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 Moore. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal and Emma Choi

October 12, 2022 14:13 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Peter and Emma sit down with Executive Producer Mike Danforth to answer some questions that you have about the making of Wait Wait. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Ralph Macchio

October 08, 2022 16:22 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Julio Torres

October 01, 2022 16:07 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

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 Hari Kondabolu. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Spoons

September 28, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Comedian Hoja Lopez and Emma get salty with the latest spoon technology and test out new talents nobody asked for. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Michael Strahan

September 24, 2022 16:01 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

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, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & A Giant Worm

September 21, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Comedian Karen Chee and Emma meet a giant worm and learn how to write a spooky children's book. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mo Amer

September 17, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Groundbreaking Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer, star of the Netflix series Mo, joins us at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago along with panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Helen Hong and Adam Burke to play a game about things called Les. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Time Capsules

September 14, 2022 17:31 - 15 minutes - 15 MB

Emma talks to comedian Hari Kondabolu about time capsules: lost, found, and in the case of Andy Warhol, unintentional. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Abbi Jacobson

September 10, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

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. Subscribe to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Ostrich Escape

September 07, 2022 13:59 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma to outsmart a runaway Ostrich and learn how to prepare for the role of a lifetime. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Chris Estrada

September 03, 2022 15:55 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Guests

Helen Hong
2 Episodes
Jennifer Weiner
2 Episodes
Charlie Day
1 Episode
Danica Patrick
1 Episode
Jennifer Lee
1 Episode
Luke Burbank
1 Episode
Maz Jobrani
1 Episode
Nalini Nadkarni
1 Episode
Negin Farsad
1 Episode
Sean Doolittle
1 Episode
Tom Hanks
1 Episode