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Average duration: 40 minutes
Episodes: 312
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three …

00:47:26 | Sat 21 Jan 2023

George Saunders

Celebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.

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00:47:42 | Sat 14 Jan 2023

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order, SVU, answers three questions about Sweet Valley High, the location depicted in the teen book series. We also revisit our moments with Sean Hayes, Myles Stubbl…

00:47:33 | Sat 07 Jan 2023

The Man Bill-hind the Voice!

Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.

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00:14:10 | Wed 04 Jan 2023

Best of Not My Job December 2022

In this episode, we revisit our times with Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the hosts of the podcast "Ear Hustle" Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, and Matt Walsh.

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00:47:13 | Sat 31 Dec 2022

Sarah Polley

Actor and director Sarah Polley plays our game called "Sarah Polley, wanna cracker?" Three questions about parrots. Joining her are panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.

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00:46:42 | Sat 24 Dec 2022

Everyone & Improv Nerds

Emma and Vice columnist Alzo Slade try to solve the improv coolness crisis with the help of comedy icon Colin Mochrie. Plus: Emma tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.

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00:15:56 | Wed 21 Dec 2022

Andrew Bird

Singer-songwriter and world class whistler Andrew Bird plays our game called, "Put Your Lips Together and Blow" Three questions about referees. Joining him are panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa, and Zai…

00:48:18 | Sat 17 Dec 2022

Gayle King

Host of CBS Mornings, Gayle King plays our game called, "Gayle King, meet the real Gale Kings" three questions about meteorologists. She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Faith Sa…

00:47:02 | Sat 10 Dec 2022

How to Become a Listener Contestant with Peter, Miles, and Sofie

Have you ever wanted to become a listener contestant on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me? Host Peter Sagal and producers Miles Doornbos and Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis discuss how they select which callers …

00:12:31 | Wed 07 Dec 2022

Dana Carvey

This week on "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me," we are back with a brand new show from the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago featuring panelists Josh Gondelman, Skyler Higley, and Paula Poundstone. Plus, we qu…

00:48:27 | Sat 03 Dec 2022

WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving

Nathan Lane, Puja Patel, Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, and Jeremy O. Harris are featured in this Thanksgiving edition.

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00:47:22 | Sat 26 Nov 2022

Everyone & Giant Puzzles

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

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00:13:31 | Wed 23 Nov 2022

Freddie Johnson

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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00:47:45 | Sat 19 Nov 2022

Craig Robinson

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.

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00:48:11 | Sat 12 Nov 2022

Behind the scenes with Peter and Lillian

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

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00:13:58 | Wed 09 Nov 2022

Amber Ruffin

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 M…

00:48:34 | Sat 05 Nov 2022

Hasan Minhaj

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 Ro…

00:47:58 | Sat 29 Oct 2022

Everyone & The Supernatural

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

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00:17:37 | Wed 26 Oct 2022

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

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