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Update frequency: every 5 days
Average duration: 40 minutes
Episodes: 313
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a real genius

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.

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00:49:13 | Sat 22 Oct 2022

Vivek Murthy

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 Moor…

00:47:59 | Sat 15 Oct 2022

Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal and Emma Choi

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

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00:20:22 | Wed 12 Oct 2022

Ralph Macchio

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.

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00:48:25 | Sat 08 Oct 2022

Julio Torres

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.

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00:47:11 | Sat 01 Oct 2022

Everyone & Spoons

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

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00:13:06 | Wed 28 Sep 2022

Michael Strahan

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 Farsa…

00:48:14 | Sat 24 Sep 2022

Everyone & A Giant Worm

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

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00:14:18 | Wed 21 Sep 2022

Mo Amer

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 p…

00:47:39 | Sat 17 Sep 2022

Everyone & Time Capsules

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

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00:15:46 | Wed 14 Sep 2022

Abbi Jacobson

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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00:48:01 | Sat 10 Sep 2022

Everyone & Ostrich Escape

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

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00:15:15 | Wed 07 Sep 2022

Chris Estrada

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.

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00:48:34 | Sat 03 Sep 2022

Everyone & Names

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

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00:15:07 | Wed 31 Aug 2022

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

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.

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00:48:43 | Sat 27 Aug 2022

Everyone & School

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 k…

00:24:03 | Wed 24 Aug 2022

More Best of Not My Job

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.

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00:48:09 | Sat 20 Aug 2022

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

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!

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00:15:49 | Wed 17 Aug 2022

Best of Not My Job

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

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00:48:35 | Sat 13 Aug 2022

Everyone & Asparagus

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.

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00:15:43 | Wed 10 Aug 2022

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