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Let's Go To Butter School Nov 20, 2024

Few ingredients are as loved (and villainized) as butter. We discuss how to pick a great butter, and the best ones for eating, cooking, and baking.

Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Lesley Stockton

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How to Ace Thanksgiving Nov 13, 2024

NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.

Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam Sifton

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The best chef’s knife: Mac MTH-80
The best instant-read thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2

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Solving the Problem of Weeknight Dinner Nov 06, 2024

Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein, of New York Times Cooking, about how to overcome the monotony.

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Traveling With Pets Oct 30, 2024

Many people unknowingly put their pet in danger while driving or flying. This week, we talk about how to keep your furry friends safe and calm when traveling.

Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Mel Plaut

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SturdiBag Pro 2.0
Feliway Travel Spray
Peepeego Non-Slip Dog Pad
Mel loves: Leatherman Skeletool CX and Leatherman Signal

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Life is Too Loud Oct 23, 2024

Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise every day. This episode we discuss how to tell if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what to do about it.

Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Lauren Dragan

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Apple Watch with sound metering: Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
An app for any phone to monitor sound levels: NIOSH Sound Level Meter
Earplugs for concerts or other loud moments: Loop Experience 2 or Loop Switch
Noise cancelling earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5
Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700
Noise Isolating tips for most earbuds: Comply ear tips
Earmuffs for babies: Ems for Kids Baby Earmuffs
Earmuffs for kids and teens: Muted Earmuffs
Earplugs for kids and teens: Loop kids
Headphones for sleeping: AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless and Soundcore sleep A20
Noise cancelling headphones for kids: Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet-Plus
Lauren loves: Bearaby Cotton Napper

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Kitchen Gear That Lasts A Lifetime (Or Extremely Close) Oct 16, 2024

Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.

Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan

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Products We Recommend:

Best Cast Iron: Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Best Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Dutch Oven upgrade pick:Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts)
Aluminum Cake Pans: USA Pan Rectangle 9x13 Non-Stick Cake Pan
Tri-Ply Pots & Pans: All-Clad D3 Stainless 12″ Fry Pan with Lid
Tempered glassware: Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler , Kähler Hammershøi Tumbler and Kinto Hibi Tumbler
Wood Cutting Board: Teakhaus Medium Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal 109
Toasters We Like: Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toasterand Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster

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How To Win the War Against Mice Oct 09, 2024

In the fall, rodents move indoors, seeking warmth and food. We discuss how to keep these critters out of your home and how to vanquish an infestation.

Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer, Doug Mahoney

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Best Mousetrap: Tomcat Press ’N Set Mouse Trap
Runner Up: Victor M393 Power-Kill Mouse Traps
For when you need a LOT of mousetraps: Victor Easy Set Mouse Trap
Doug recommends: Pleasant Hill MacIntosh Fruit Press 4 Gallon + Wood Basket [please note, this product is often out of stock]

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We Need Your Stories About Hard-To-Please Giftees Oct 08, 2024

The Wirecutter Show is planning a special episode for the holidays and we need your help!

Send a voice memo to us at thewirecuttershow@wirecutter.com about your hardest-to-shop-for gift recipients! Let us know:

your name and where you're calling in from
who your hard-to-please gift recipient is
what makes them hard to shop for
what they like & don't like

We'll play your stories on the show for an expert from Wirecutter's gifting team and see if we can stump them! No matter what, you'll walk away with some great gifting advice.

Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at thewirecuttershow@wirecutter.com.

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The Vibrator Episode Oct 02, 2024

Buying a vibrator can be tricky without a great recommendation. This week, we discuss why vibrators are still so taboo—and how to pick one you’ll love.

Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba

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Products We Recommend:

The Classic Wand style: Magic Wand Rechargeable
The Classic Wand style, but corded: Magic Wand Plus
Affordable and versatile: Satisfyer Purple Pleasure
For suction and vibration: Dame Aer
For precise stimulation: Lelo Dot
Bianca Recommends: Beast Blender for single serve smoothies

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Can We Stop Eating Microplastics? Sep 25, 2024

This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure.

Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto

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Products We Recommend:

Pitcher Filter: Brita Standard Everyday Pitcher
Under Sink Filter: Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow
Glass Food Containers: Pyrex Simply Store 9-Pack Mixed Sized Glass Food Storage Set
Katie Recommends: Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls

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Don't Panic, But Do Prepare For An Emergency Sep 18, 2024

A natural disaster can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared? Here’s our best advice on what to have on hand.

Guest: Wirecutter senior editor Harry Sawyers

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Products We Recommend:

Best rigid water container: Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7-Gallon
Best flashlight: ThruNite Archer 2A V3
Best floating solar lantern: LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
Best weather radio: Midland ER310
Best portable solar charger: BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger
Best multi-tool: Leatherman Skeletool CX
Folding saws Harry likes: Silky Pocketboy 130 mm Folding Saw Medium Teeth 340-13, Silky Professional BIGBOY Folding Saw 360mm Large Teeth (354-36), Silky Zubat Curved Hand Saw 270mm Large Teeth (270-27)
Harry’s favorite recent purchase: Aquatabs

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Mythbusting Bedsheets Sep 11, 2024

We’re getting nerdy about sheets–why you might be unhappy with your current set, how to pick ones you’ll actually love, and the marketing scams to avoid.

Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Jackie Reeve

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Is It Time To Get Your Kid a Phone? Sep 04, 2024

What you need to know before giving your kid a phone, plus the Wirecutter-tested trackers, smartwatches, and phones to consider.

Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Ellen Lee & Dr. Devorah Heitner

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Check out more NYT podcast coverage about the recent push to ban phones in schools from The Daily and Hard Fork.

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Creative Ways to Waste Less Food Aug 28, 2024

Expert tips to waste less food — and save on your grocery bill — from Wirecutter kitchen editor Marilyn Ong and New York Times Cooking deputy editor Genevieve Ko.

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How to Clean The Air You Breathe Aug 21, 2024

Our best-in-class advice to breathing a little easier.

Guest: Wirecutter Senior staff writer Tim Heffernan

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The Secret To Better Laundry Aug 21, 2024

We’re going deep on laundry—what you’re probably doing wrong, how to actually pretreat stains, and the tips and tricks to make it all easier.

Guest: Wirecutter Staff Writer, Andrea Barnes

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Introducing: The Wirecutter Show Aug 14, 2024

Our new podcast aims to solve your everyday problems, with life-changing tips, tricks and product recommendations from Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists. Find out more at nytimes.com/wirecutter.

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