Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

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Update frequency: every 5 days
Average duration: 40 minutes
Episodes: 312
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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WWTDM: Gary Oldman

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.

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00:48:01 | Sat 21 Sep 2024

HTDE: Tom Hanks, Hot Dogs and Chimp Butts

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag are back with another episode of How To Do Everything. Today, the great Tom Hanks teaches us the art of being adored, and Mike and …

00:22:01 | Wed 18 Sep 2024

WWDTM: Jay Pharoah

This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.

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00:47:00 | Sat 14 Sep 2024

WWDTM: John Leguizamo

This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the Builder

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00:47:28 | Sat 07 Sep 2024

HTDE: Haircuts in Space, Tutus, and the Nasal Ranger

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike and Ian are back with their podcast How To Do Everything. On their first episode: how to cut your hair in space, how to clean your tutu, and how to tell if …

00:20:07 | Wed 04 Sep 2024

WWDTM: Nate Berkus

We're live in Minnesota with hometown hero Nate Berkus, who joins Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwat, and Josh Gondelman to play our game.

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00:47:37 | Sat 31 Aug 2024

How To Do Everything is BACK!

Peter Sagal's wife's favorite podcast is back. On each episode of How To Do Everything, underqualified hosts Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag find overqualified experts to answer all your life questions…

00:02:49 | Tue 27 Aug 2024

WWDTM: Diane Lane

This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The Swans

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00:47:34 | Sat 24 Aug 2024

Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #3

Peter Sagal and producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag take one more trip behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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00:12:04 | Fri 23 Aug 2024

Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #2

Your friends at Wait Wait head back to the Democratic National Convention to talk to the dignitaries and weirdos that make our country great. Featuring WWDTM host Peter Sagal, producers Emma Choi and…

00:13:47 | Thu 22 Aug 2024

BONUS: Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #1

Your friends at Wait Wait head over to the Democratic National Convention here in Chicago to cover whatever's left over after the real reporters take care of the actual news.

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00:13:36 | Tue 20 Aug 2024

WWDTM: The Calm Before the Storm

This week, Wait Wait starts training for the coming political season with some of our favorite guests including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chris Pine, Natasha Lyonne, and more

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00:48:11 | Sat 17 Aug 2024

WWDTM: Summer Break Edition!

This week, we celebrate the dog days of summer with Jason Isbell, Rachel Maddow, and more!

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00:47:59 | Sat 10 Aug 2024

WWDTM: Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

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00:47:26 | Sat 03 Aug 2024

WWDTM: Kathleen Hanna

This week, punk icon and author Kathleen Hanna joins panelists Peter Grosz, Meredith Scardino, and Mo Rocca to talk about her new memoir and the SooperDooperLooper

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00:48:42 | Sat 27 Jul 2024

WWDTM: Allyson Felix

This week's show was recorded in Chicago, with guest host Karen Chee, Not My Job guest Allyson Felix and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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00:48:02 | Sat 20 Jul 2024

WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy Blotnick

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00:47:20 | Sat 13 Jul 2024

WWDTM: Happy Independence Day!

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests!

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00:47:18 | Sat 06 Jul 2024

WWDTM: Christian McBride

This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson,…

00:47:12 | Sat 29 Jun 2024

WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is li…

00:48:27 | Sat 22 Jun 2024

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