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WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2022

Nathan Lane, Puja Patel, Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, and Jeremy O. Harris are featured in this Thanksgiving edition.
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Everyone & Giant Puzzles Nov 23, 2022

Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma build the world's largest puzzle.

Freddie Johnson Nov 19, 2022

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.
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Craig Robinson Nov 12, 2022

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.

Behind the scenes with Peter and Lillian Nov 09, 2022

Peter asks Producer and Editor Lillian King why some questions don't make the show. PLUS: Lillian plays those questions!

Amber Ruffin Nov 05, 2022

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.
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Hasan Minhaj Oct 29, 2022

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.

Everyone & The Supernatural Oct 26, 2022

Comedian Mo Rocca considers buying a lighthouse and Emma goes ghost hunting.

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a real genius Oct 22, 2022

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.

Vivek Murthy Oct 15, 2022

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.

Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal and Emma Choi Oct 12, 2022

Peter and Emma sit down with Executive Producer Mike Danforth to answer some questions that you have about the making of Wait Wait.

Ralph Macchio Oct 08, 2022

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.

Julio Torres Oct 01, 2022

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.

Everyone & Spoons Sep 28, 2022

Comedian Hoja Lopez and Emma get salty with the latest spoon technology and test out new talents nobody asked for.

Michael Strahan Sep 24, 2022

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.

Everyone & A Giant Worm Sep 21, 2022

Comedian Karen Chee and Emma meet a giant worm and learn how to write a spooky children's book.

Mo Amer Sep 17, 2022

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.

Everyone & Time Capsules Sep 14, 2022

Emma talks to comedian Hari Kondabolu about time capsules: lost, found, and in the case of Andy Warhol, unintentional.

Abbi Jacobson Sep 10, 2022

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.
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Everyone & Ostrich Escape Sep 07, 2022

Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma to outsmart a runaway Ostrich and learn how to prepare for the role of a lifetime.

Chris Estrada Sep 03, 2022

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.

Everyone & Names Aug 31, 2022

Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma to spell check your kid's name and shop for the perfect tattoo.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Aug 27, 2022

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.

Everyone & School Aug 24, 2022

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.

Best of Not My Job Aug 20, 2022

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.

It's an 'Everyone & Their Mom' family reunion! Aug 17, 2022

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!

Best of Not My Job Aug 13, 2022

Steve Buscemi, Lars Ulrich, Aidy Bryant, Alan Cummings, and Jeff Daniels play Not My Job.

Everyone & Asparagus Aug 10, 2022

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.

Robin Thede Aug 06, 2022

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.

Everyone & Socks Aug 03, 2022

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.

Jeremy Allen White Jul 30, 2022

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.

Everyone & Van Gogh Jul 27, 2022

Comedian Vinny Thomas and Emma discover Van Gogh's ghost and get inspired by an artist with a selfie stick.

Nathan Lane Jul 23, 2022

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.

Everyone & Minions Jul 20, 2022

Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar.

Puja Patel Jul 16, 2022

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.

Everyone & Games Jul 13, 2022

Emma discovers a room of lost games! This secret box of treasures teaches us how to lasso, manage conflict, and make friends forever.

Del the Funky Homosapien Jul 09, 2022

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

Everyone & Cowboys Jul 06, 2022

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.

Darryl "Cornbread" McCray Jul 02, 2022

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 Jun 29, 2022

Reporter Shane O'Neill and Emma learn at the Lost and Found not all is lost, then think deep thoughts with an old friend.

Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda Jun 25, 2022

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.

Everyone & Elvis Jun 22, 2022

Comedian Mic Nguyen and Emma search for someone to fill some very hard to fill shoes, and Mic gets lessons from the King.

Sean Hayes Jun 18, 2022

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.

Everyone & Dolphins Jun 15, 2022

Comedian Maeve Higgins and Emma learn why you never want to be recognized by a dolphin and find out where the magic happens.

Kenan Thompson Jun 11, 2022

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.

Everyone & Peter Sagal Jun 08, 2022

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.

Best of NMJ June 2022 Jun 04, 2022

This week as we (hopefully) say goodbye to Zoom shows, we feature Kacey Musgraves, Brian Cox, Audra McDonald, and Woody Hoburg.

Everyone & Graduation Jun 01, 2022

Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Emma congratulate seniors and stress out over the cap and gown shortage. And Hari graduates with his degree in inspiration.

Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor May 28, 2022

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.

Everyone & Cruise Ship Love May 25, 2022

Comedian Ashley Ray and Emma discover love on the open sea, find out who really likes shrimp and ask "What would Jesus do?"

Mandy Moore May 21, 2022

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.

Everyone & Skeletons May 18, 2022

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.

Hannah Einbinder May 14, 2022

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.

Everyone & Pay Phones May 11, 2022

Tom Bodett celebrates a heroic payphone and gets advice from author Samin Nosrat.

Adam Scott May 07, 2022

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.

Everyone & Corpse Flowers May 04, 2022

Comedian Negin Farsad joins Emma to meet a corpse flower and find love at a stinky speed dating event.

Myles Stubblefield Apr 30, 2022

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.

Everyone & Mice Apr 27, 2022

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.

Stephen Merchant Apr 23, 2022

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.

Everyone & Secret Messages Apr 20, 2022

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.

Best of NMJ April 2022 Apr 16, 2022

Chance The Rapper, Japanese Breakfast, and brothers Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, plus Paula Poundstone thinks a story is baloney.

Everyone & Robot Dogs Apr 13, 2022

Writer and comedian Alzo Slade joins Emma to explore the ruins of Pompeii and a robot dog finally finds its calling.

Matt Walsh Apr 09, 2022

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.

Everyone & Boring People Apr 06, 2022

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.

Slash Apr 02, 2022

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.

Everyone & Fancy Ham Mar 30, 2022

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.

Dan Snow Mar 26, 2022

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.

Everyone & Bears Mar 23, 2022

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."

Zazie Beetz Mar 19, 2022

One of the stars of Atlanta, Zazie Beetz, plays our game called "Zazie Beetz, meet Sassy Beats!" Three stories about Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. She is joined by panelists Roy Blount Jr, Helen Hong and Mo Rocca.

Everyone & Dinosaurs Mar 16, 2022

Wait Wait's Adam Burke joins Emma to discuss what really killed the dinosaurs; we answer the age old question: can jugglers save the world? And we meet someone who makes rocks more rock and roll.

Elana Meyers Taylor Mar 12, 2022

Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Olympic American Bobsledder, plays our game called, "You've medaled alright...in Death Metal!" She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade and Paula Poundstone.

Everyone & The Dew Mar 09, 2022

Comedian Vinny Thomas joins Emma to discuss Hard Mountain Dew—but is it any good? We ask an expert. Plus we talk to the mother son duo behind a beloved bathroom staple.

Porsha Williams Mar 05, 2022

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams plays our game called "Real Housewife meet a Fake Housewife." She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Joel Kim Booster and Hari Kondabolu. Filling in for Bill Kurtis is Chioke I'Anson.

Everyone & Roy Choi Mar 02, 2022

Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma Choi to discuss a saucy situation, celebrity chef Roy Choi troubleshoots a recipe with Emma's Grandma, and we finally settle an age old debate: heels or rollerblades?

Best of Not My Job February 2022 Feb 26, 2022

This week we highlight some of our favorite past segments with RZA, Yamiche Alcindor, and more. Plus we remember our friend and panelist PJ O'Rourke who died last week.

Everyone & Monkey Business Feb 23, 2022

Comedian Emmy Blotnick joins Emma Choi to discuss a smooth solution to a monkey problem, we hear from a romantic heartworm, and maybe, sort of meet Ian McKellen?

Everyone & Their Mom Feb 21, 2022

Introducing Everyone & Their Mom from Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Every week, there's an odd or funny story that everyone & their mom seems to be talking about. On this new show from your friends at Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, host Emma Choi takes that story and uses it as an excuse to talk to culture makers, Wait Wait panelists, and hilarious new comedians. New episodes every Wednesday, starting February 23rd. Tell your mom.

Marlon James Feb 19, 2022

Booker Prize-winning novelist Marlon James, author of the Dark Star Trilogy fantasy series, plays our game about fantasy football. He is joined by panelists panelists Ashley Ray, Peter Grosz, and Negin Farsad.

Patti Smith Feb 12, 2022

Poet and Rock Icon Patti Smith plays our game about pattysmiths...fast food burger restaurants. She is joined by panelists Maeve Higgins, Hari Kondabolu and Bobcat Goldthwait

Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas Feb 05, 2022

TikTok Historian Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas plays our game celebrating Tom Brady's retirement from the NFL called, "You're The Goat, Literally." Three questions about actual goats. He is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Paula Poundstone and Tom Papa.

Jeremy O. Harris Jan 29, 2022

Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris plays our game called, "You're a playwright, these guys play wrong!" Three questions about athletes making terrible plays. He is joined by panelists Alzo Slade, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman.

Brian Cox Jan 22, 2022

Actor Brian Cox, who plays Logan Roy on HBO's Succession, answers three questions about suck sessions, or vacuum cleaning. He is joined by panelists Mo Rocca, Paula Poundstone and Cristela Alonzo.

Kacey Musgraves Jan 15, 2022

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves plays our game called, "O, Say Can You See." Three questions about national anthems. She is joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Helen Hong, and Emmy Blotnick.

Woody Hoburg Jan 08, 2022

Astronaut Woody Hoburg, part of NASA's Artemis program, plays our game called, "Dance With These Stars!" He is joined by panelists Peter Grosz, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

WWDTM Best of 2021 January Jan 01, 2022

WWDTM rings in the new year with some of our favorite moments from 2021, with Martin Short, Robin and Brook Lopez, Jane Kaczmarek, and André de Shields. Plus we feature some new moments with our panelists.

WWDTM Best of 2021 Bonus Podcast Dec 29, 2021

Peter Sagal and Emma Choi reminisce about their favorite WWDTM moments from the past year.

Best of WWDTM December 2021 Dec 25, 2021

It's our Christmas Spectacular with Bowen Yang, Lindsey Vonn, Elizabeth Warren, and Symone. Plus there's a shiny new Bluff the Listener game and other never-before-heard material.

Keke Palmer Dec 18, 2021

Keke Palmer, actor, singer and author of the new Kindle book Southern Belle Insults, plays our game about palm readers. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Mo Rocca, and Tom Bodett.

Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin Dec 11, 2021

Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, creators and stars of HBO Max's South Side, play our game called "Welcome to the Real South Side!" Three questions about Antarctica. They are joined by panelists Cristela Alonzo, Luke Burbank and Maeve Higgins.

Audra McDonald Dec 04, 2021

Musical theater legend Audra McDonald plays our game about Burger King. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Maz Jobrani and Karen Chee.

Best of Thanksgiving 2021 Nov 27, 2021

Stephen Fry, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jen Psaki, and Chris Bosh are featured along with some never-before-heard moments with our panelists.

Brook and Robin Lopez Nov 20, 2021

Brook and Robin Lopez, twin brothers playing in the NBA, play our game called "Lopez's Meet the Low Prezzes," Three questions about the shortest US Presidents. They are joined by panelists Hari Kondabolu, Adam Felber and Atsuko Okatsuka.

Ed Begley Jr. Nov 13, 2021

Actor and Environmental Activist Ed Begley Jr. plays our game called "Ed Begley Jr. Meet Bee Movie Sr" three questions about The Bee Movie. He is joined by panelists Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Emmy Blotnick.

Chance The Rapper Nov 06, 2021

Chance The Rapper plays our game called, "Chance, Meet Community Chest," three questions about Monopoly. He is joined by panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Brian Babylon and Negin Farsad at the Harris Theater in Chicago.

P.K. Subban Oct 30, 2021

Hockey All-Star P.K. Subban plays our game called, "That's Icing! Delicious Icing!" Three questions about bakeries. He is joined by guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Amy Dickinson, Josh Gondelman, and Peter Grosz.

Ron and Clint Howard Oct 23, 2021

Clint and Ron Howard, authors of the new memoir, The Boys, play our game called, "Mayberry, Maybe Not Berry." They are joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Alonzo Bodden, and Karen Chee.

Best of WWDTM October 2021 Oct 16, 2021

We look back on our time with Joel McHale, Dr. Ellen Stofan, Tariq Trotter, and Phillpa Soo. Plus we share more of our time with Dulcé Sloan from our live performace in Philadelphia last August.

Ilana Glazer Oct 09, 2021

Ilana Glazer, co-star and co-creator of Broad City, plays our game about different kinds of glazers: donuts. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Helen Hong and Roxanne Roberts.

RZA Oct 02, 2021

Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA plays our game called, "Ooh, Tang!": three questions about NASA's favorite orange drink. He is joined by panelists Josh Gondelman, Negin Farsad and Emmy Blotnick.

Bowen Yang Sep 25, 2021

Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live cast member, plays our game called "Monday Through Friday Night Live" about local TV news. He is joined by panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roy Blount Jr and Faith Salie.

Yamiche Alcindor Sep 18, 2021

Yamiche Alcindor, host of PBS's "Washington Week", plays our game about the week's washing: laundry. She is joined by panelists Cristela Alonzo, Brian Babylon and Tom Papa.

Antoni Porowski Sep 10, 2021

Antoni Porowski, one of the "Fab Five" from Queer Eye, plays our game about another fab five, the Spice Girls. He is joined by panelists Maeve Higgins, Luke Burbank and Laci Mosely.

Martin Short Sep 04, 2021

Comedy legend Martin Short, co-star of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, plays our game about murders of crows. He is joined by panelists Peter Grosz, Helen Hong and Emmy Blotnick.

Jane Kaczmarek Aug 28, 2021

Jane Kaczmarek, who played Lois on Malcolm In The Middle, plays our game called "Malcolm in the Middle, meet Finger in the Middle." She is joined by panelists Paula Poundstone, Josh Gondelman, and Maz Jobrani.

Best of WWDTM Summertime 2 Aug 21, 2021

WWDTM savors some of our favorite moments from recent shows, with Phoebe Bridgers, Jordan Jonas, Jennifer Lee, Owen Wilson, and our panelists.

Best of WWDTM Summertime 1 Aug 14, 2021

This week, WWDTM is on Summer Break, so enjoy some of our favorite moments from past shows with guests Zach Galifinakis, Kristine Lilly, and Charlie Day, plus the mysterious case of the Pooperintendent.

Larry Krasner Aug 07, 2021

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, subject of the series Philly DA, plays our game called "There's Mo... there's Larry... hmm... who's missing?" He is joined by panelists Dulcé Sloan, Mo Rocca, and Alonzo Bodden.

Stephen Fry Jul 31, 2021

British actor, writer, TV host and Renaissance man Stephen Fry plays our game about one-hit wonders. He is joined by panelists Maeve Higgins, Hari Kondabolu, and Tom Bodett.

Dr. Ellen Stofan Jul 24, 2021

Dr. Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary For Science and Research at the Smithsonian, plays our game about other strange collections of artifacts. She is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Laci Mosley and Bobcat Goldthwait.

Phillipa Soo Jul 17, 2021

Phillipa Soo, one of the stars of Hamilton, plays our game about a ton of ham. She is joined by panelists Gina Brillon, Helen Hong, and Mo Rocca.

Best of WWDTM July 2021 Jul 10, 2021

WWDTM presents some favorite segments to remind everyone what shows with actual audiences sound like, with Leslie Odom, Jr., Regina King, and Laird Hamilton. We also feature some moments with our panelists, some of which have not been aired before.

Roger Bennett Jul 03, 2021

Roger Bennett, co-creator of Men In Blazers and an impressive sports broadcaster, answers our three questions about bowling. He is joined by guest host Faith Salie and panelists Paula Poundstone, Cristela Alonzo, and Peter Grosz.

T-Pain Jun 26, 2021

T-Pain, the musician who won the first season of The Masked Singer, answers three questions about the half-masked singer, i.e. The Phantom of the Opera. He is joined by panelists Brian Babylon, Amy Dickinson, and Josh Gondelman.

Anna Konkle Jun 19, 2021

Anna Konkle, co-creator and star of Hulu's junior high comedy PEN15, plays our game about a drink that will give you a junior high: Red Bull. She is joined by panelists Dulcé Sloan, Faith Salie, and Luke Burbank.

Chris Bosh Jun 12, 2021

NBA legend Chris Bosh plays our game about Pringles called "Chris Bosh, Have A Crisp Nosh." He is joined by panelists Charla Lauriston, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

WWDTM Best Of: Summer Fun Edition Jun 05, 2021

During this week that marks the beginning of summer fun, WWDTM revisits some of the funnest people we know., with Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, as well as Este and Alana Haim.

Joel McHale May 29, 2021

Joel McHale, star of Community, plays our game about community theater. He is joined by panelists Cristela Alonzo, Jessi Klein and Helen Hong.

Jennifer Finney Boylan May 22, 2021

Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of the memoir, "Good Boy: My Life In Seven Dogs" plays our game about hot dogs. She is joined by panelists Maeve Higgens, Tom Bodett, and Negin Farsad.

Senator Elizabeth Warren May 15, 2021

Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about her new book Persist and plays our game about "War and Peace." She is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Hari Kondabolu and Peter Grosz

Symone May 08, 2021

Symone, winner of Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, plays our game called "Lip Sync Meet Fix Sink." Three questions about plumbers. She is joined by Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Luke Burbank

Tariq Trotter AKA Black Thought from The Roots May 01, 2021

Tariq Trotter, AKA Black Thought from The Roots, plays our game about "the suits," TV network and studio executives. He's joined by panelists Laci Mosley, Adam Felber and Helen Hong.

André De Shields Apr 24, 2021

André De Shields, legend of Broadway, plays our game about canals or Narrow Ways. He is joined by panelists Mo Rocca, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.

Michelle Zauner Apr 17, 2021

Michelle Zauner, author and musician behind Japanese Breakfast, plays our game about Wheaties, the Breakfast of Champions. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Josh Gondelman, and Brian Babylon.

Ally Love Apr 10, 2021

Ally Love, fitness instructor with Peloton, answers three questions about skeletons. She is joined by panelists Paula Poundstone, Joel Kim Booster, and Maeve Higgins.

Best of WWDTM April 2021 Apr 03, 2021

This week WWDTM is on spring break, so we feature some past interviews with Jon Batiste, Ali Wong, and Chelsea Peretti, as well as some games with our listeners.

Kemp Powers Mar 27, 2021

Kemp Powers, Oscar nominee and writer behind "One Night in Miami" and "Soul", plays our Not My Job Game "One Knight in Miami." He is joined by Helen Hong, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

Sam Sifton Mar 20, 2021

New York Times Cooking creator and editor Sam Sifton joins panelists Amy Dickinson, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad. He plays our Not My Job game about vending machines.

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero Mar 13, 2021

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero from Showtime's Desus and Mero, play our Not My Job game. They join panelists Maz Jobrani, Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman, as well as Host Peter Sagal and Official Judge and Scorekeeper Bill Kurtis.

Jordan Jonas Mar 06, 2021

Jordan Jonas, winner of "Alone", joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Charla Lauriston, and Brian Babylon.

Dr. Swati Mohan Feb 27, 2021

Dr. Swati Mohan, Mars Rover scientist, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Dulcé Sloan, and Mo Rocca.

Best of WWDTM February 2020 Feb 20, 2021

This week, WWDTM spends time with the people we wish had been our Valentines; Sarah Paulson, Tyra Banks, A'ja Wilson, and Andrew Rannells.

Abby Phillip Feb 13, 2021

Abby Phillip, host of CNN's "Inside Politics", joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett, and Alonzo Bodden.

Owen Wilson Feb 06, 2021

Owen Wilson, actor, joins us along with panelists Faith Salie, Peter Grosz, and Laci Mosley.

Jen Psaki Jan 30, 2021

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, joins us along with panelists Tom Papa, Jessi Klein, and Yassir Lester.

Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody Jan 23, 2021

Mandy Patinkin, actor, is joined by his wife Kathryn Grody along with panelists Mo Rocca, Helen Hong, and Josh Gondelman.

Phoebe Bridgers Jan 16, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers, musician, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Luke Burbank, and Negin Farsad.

Jane Krakowski Jan 09, 2021

Actor Jane Krakowski joins us, along with panelists Amy Dickinson, Maeve Higgins, and Joel Kim Booster.

WWDTM New Year 2021 Jan 02, 2021

We say goodbye to 2020 with Christine Baranksi, Doug Jones, Jonna Mendez, and Kellee Edwards.

WWDTM Christmas 2020 Dec 26, 2020

We look back on our interviews with Don Cheadle, Tituss Burgess, and Jason Ward, as well as some fun moments with our panelists.

Este and Alana Haim Dec 19, 2020

Este and Alana Haim, two-thirds of the band HAIM, join us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors VI Dec 16, 2020

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week a special Holiday sampler of stories cut from the show and some green room holiday cheer.

Robert Reich Dec 12, 2020

Robert Reich, economic advisor, joins us along with guest host Maz Jobrani and panelists Mo Rocca, Maeve Higgins, and Adam Burke.

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors V Dec 09, 2020

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week our most juvenile podcast yet. Beware of bad words and bodily functions galore.

Lindsey Vonn Dec 05, 2020

Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Skier, joins us along with guest host Maz Jobrani and panelists Faith Salie, Euguene Cordero, and Jessi Klein.

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors IV Dec 02, 2020

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week an exciting new amusement park and a questionable experiment with animals.

WWDTM Thanksgiving 2020 Nov 28, 2020

We present some of our favorite moments with Ramy Youssef, Bryan Cranston, and Ashima Shiraishi.

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors III Nov 25, 2020

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week some leftovers from our show and a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.

Sarah Paulson Nov 21, 2020

Sarah Paulson, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad.

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors II Nov 18, 2020

All the stuff we couldn't fit on the show. This week we celebrate a new Covid treatment plus a special message from Bill.

Chelsea Peretti Nov 14, 2020

Chelsea Peretti, actor and comedian, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Alonzo Bodden, and Joanna Hausmann.

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors Nov 11, 2020

A new podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week: a fresh holiday treat and a quick recommendation.

A'ja Wilson Nov 07, 2020

A'ja Wilson, Power Forward for the Las Vegas Aces, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Maz Jobrani, and Dulcé Sloan.

Mike Murphy Oct 31, 2020

Mike Murphy, political strategist, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, and Adam Burke.

Actor Doug Jones Oct 24, 2020

Actor Doug Jones, star of "The Shape of Water," joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Maeve Higgins and Eugene Cordero.

Best of WWDTM October 2020 Oct 17, 2020

This week we share some of our favorite moments from the past year, featuring Sarah Cooper, Dan Riskin, Padma Lakshmi, and Adam Rippon.

Jason Ward Oct 10, 2020

Jason Ward, host of Birds of North America, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad.

Dame Karen Pierce Oct 03, 2020

Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the US, joins us along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Jessi Klein, and Brian Babylon.

Jonna Mendez Sep 26, 2020

Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Dulcé Sloan, and Joel Kim Booster.

Tituss Burgess Sep 19, 2020

Tituss Burgess, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, PJ O'Rourke, and Hari Kondabolu.

Tyra Banks Sep 12, 2020

Tyra Banks, supermodel and business woman, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Jessi Klein, and Adam Burke.

Kellee Edwards Sep 05, 2020

Kellee Edwards, host of Travel Channel's "Mysterious Islands," joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Helen Hong, and Josh Gondelman.

Cecily Strong Aug 29, 2020

Cecily Strong from SNL joins us, along with panelists Mo Rocca, Maeve Higgins, and Alonzo Bodden.

Best of WWDTM August 2020 Aug 22, 2020

We featured interviews with Will Arnett, Samantha Bee, Karamo Brown, and Barry Sonnenfeld.

Best of WWDTM Mo Rocca Revealed Aug 15, 2020

Mo Rocca reveals more than we were expecting in this Best of WWDTM episode.

Bryan Cranston Aug 08, 2020

Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad, joins us along with panelists Tracy Clayton, Joel Kim Booster and Tom Bodett.

Ramy Youssef Aug 01, 2020

Ramy Youssef, actor and comedian, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Josh Gondelman, and Negin Farsad.

Padma Lakshmi Jul 25, 2020

Padma Lakshmi, cooking show host, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Peter Grosz, and Dulcé Sloan.

Maria Konnikova Jul 18, 2020

Maria Konnikova, author and professional poker player, joins us along with panelists Demi Adejuyigbe, Amy Dickinson, and Alonzo Bodden.

Bonus Podcast: Tur-Bill Tax Jul 14, 2020

Do your taxes with Bill Kurtis.

Jameela Jamil Jul 11, 2020

Jameela Jamil, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Maz Jobrani, and Maeve Higgins.

WWDTM Quarantine Edition Jul 04, 2020

Tom Hanks, Big Boi, and others join us for this quarantine edition of our show.

Don Cheadle Jun 27, 2020

Don Cheadle, actor, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, and Hari Kondabolu.

Dan Riskin Jun 20, 2020

Dan Riskin, bat expert, joins us along with panelists Tom Papa, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.

Ashima Shiraishi Jun 13, 2020

Ashima Shiraishi, mountain climber, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Josh Gondelman, and Negin Farsad.

Sarah Cooper Jun 06, 2020

Sarah Cooper, comedian, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.

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