Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! artwork

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

358 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35K ratings

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

Everyone & Names

August 31, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma to spell check your kid's name and shop for the perfect tattoo. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

August 27, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

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

Everyone & School

August 24, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

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 know but aren't sure if you should say hi. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

More Best of Not My Job

August 20, 2022 16:02 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

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

It's an 'Everyone & Their Mom' family reunion!

August 17, 2022 18:17 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MB

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

Best of Not My Job

August 13, 2022 16:01 - 48 minutes - 47 MB

Steve Buscemi, Lars Ulrich, Aidy Bryant, Alan Cummings, and Jeff Daniels play Not My Job. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Asparagus

August 10, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

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

Robin Thede

August 06, 2022 15:56 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

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

Everyone & Socks

August 03, 2022 13:59 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

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

Jeremy Allen White

July 30, 2022 17:23 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

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

Everyone & Van Gogh

July 27, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Comedian Vinny Thomas and Emma discover Van Gogh's ghost and get inspired by an artist with a selfie stick. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nathan Lane

July 23, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MB

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

Everyone & Minions

July 20, 2022 14:02 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Puja Patel

July 16, 2022 15:53 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

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

Everyone & Games

July 13, 2022 14:01 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Emma discovers a room of lost games! This secret box of treasures teaches us how to lasso, manage conflict, and make friends forever. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Del the Funky Homosapien

July 09, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Del the Funky Homo Sapien, rapper and producer, answers three questions about mankind's ancient ancestors, neanderthals. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Del the Funky Homosapien

July 09, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Del the Funky Homo Sapien, rapper and producer, answers three questions about mankind's ancient ancestors, neanderthals.

Everyone & Cowboys

July 06, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

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

Darryl "Cornbread" McCray

July 02, 2022 16:54 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

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

Darryl "Cornbread" McCray,

July 02, 2022 16:54 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

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.

Everyone & Lost and Found

June 29, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Reporter Shane O'Neill and Emma learn at the Lost and Found not all is lost, then think deep thoughts with an old friend. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda

June 25, 2022 15:58 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

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 Burke and Helen Hong. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Elvis

June 22, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Comedian Mic Nguyen and Emma search for someone to fill some very hard to fill shoes, and Mic gets lessons from the King. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sean Hayes

June 18, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

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

Everyone & Dolphins

June 15, 2022 14:01 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma learn why you never want to be recognized by a dolphin and find out where the magic happens. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Kenan Thompson

June 11, 2022 15:57 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MB

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 Kondabolu. Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short anonymous survey at npr.org/podcastsurvey. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Peter Sagal

June 08, 2022 14:03 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

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

Best of NMJ June 2022

June 04, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

This week as we (hopefully) say goodbye to Zoom shows, we feature Kacey Musgraves, Brian Cox, Audra McDonald, and Woody Hoburg. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Graduation

June 01, 2022 14:11 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Emma congratulate seniors and stress out over the cap and gown shortage. And Hari graduates with his degree in inspiration. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor

May 28, 2022 15:50 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MB

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

Everyone & Cruise Ship Love

May 25, 2022 13:12 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Comedian Ashley Ray and Emma discover love on the open sea, find out who really likes shrimp and ask "What would Jesus do?" Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mandy Moore

May 21, 2022 15:58 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

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

Everyone & Skeletons

May 18, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

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

Hannah Einbinder

May 14, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 44.8 MB

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

Everyone & Pay Phones

May 11, 2022 14:31 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Tom Bodett celebrates a heroic payphone and gets advice from author Samin Nosrat. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Adam Scott

May 07, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

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

Everyone & Corpse Flowers

May 04, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Comedian Negin Farsad joins Emma to meet a corpse flower and find love at a stinky speed dating event. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Myles Stubblefield

April 30, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MB

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

Everyone & Mice

April 27, 2022 18:41 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

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

Stephen Merchant

April 23, 2022 15:56 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MB

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

Everyone & Secret Messages

April 20, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

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

Best of NMJ April 2022

April 16, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Chance The Rapper, Japanese Breakfast, and brothers Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, plus Paula Poundstone thinks a story is baloney. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Robot Dogs

April 13, 2022 14:09 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Writer and comedian Alzo Slade joins Emma to explore the ruins of Pompeii and a robot dog finally finds its calling. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Matt Walsh

April 09, 2022 16:13 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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

Everyone & Boring People

April 06, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

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

Slash

April 02, 2022 14:47 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB

Legendary rock guitarist Slash plays our game about those purveyors of sashes: beauty pageants. He is joined by panelists Tom Papa, Cristela Alonzo and Maeve Higgins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Fancy Ham

March 30, 2022 14:14 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MB

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

Gillian Flynn and Sean Doolittle solve a street meat mystery

March 30, 2022 14:14 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Comedian Hari Kondabolu joins Emma 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.

Dan Snow

March 26, 2022 16:02 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

British historian Dan Snow, a member of the team that discovered Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, plays our game about the artists lost at the bottom of the Lollapalooza lineup. He is joined by panelists Luke Burbank, Emmy Blotnick and Roxanne Roberts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Everyone & Bears

March 23, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

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." 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