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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 312
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Everyone & Dinosaurs
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.
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00:20:12 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
Elana Meyers Taylor
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 Po…
00:46:58 |
Sat 12 Mar 2022
Everyone & The Dew
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.
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00:14:33 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
Porsha Williams
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 f…
00:47:49 |
Sat 05 Mar 2022
Everyone & Roy Choi
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 rollerblade…
00:17:49 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Best of Not My Job February 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.
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00:46:55 |
Sat 26 Feb 2022
Everyone & Monkey Business
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?
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00:14:35 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
Everyone & Their Mom
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 W…
00:01:39 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
Marlon James
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 Neg…
00:47:37 |
Sat 19 Feb 2022
Patti Smith
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
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00:47:30 |
Sat 12 Feb 2022
Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas
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 panel…
00:48:15 |
Sat 05 Feb 2022
Jeremy O. Harris
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 Sl…
00:48:27 |
Sat 29 Jan 2022
Brian Cox
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.
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00:48:42 |
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Kacey Musgraves
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 Blot…
00:48:00 |
Sat 15 Jan 2022
Woody Hoburg
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.
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00:49:04 |
Sat 08 Jan 2022
WWDTM Best of 2021 January
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 pane…
00:47:35 |
Sat 01 Jan 2022
WWDTM Best of 2021 Bonus Podcast
Peter Sagal and Emma Choi reminisce about their favorite WWDTM moments from the past year.
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00:29:13 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
Best of WWDTM December 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.
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00:48:19 |
Sat 25 Dec 2021
Keke Palmer
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.
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00:46:50 |
Sat 18 Dec 2021
Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin
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 Cristel…
00:47:11 |
Sat 11 Dec 2021
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