Saturday, May 6, 2023
Ray Romano joins panelists Tom Papa, Matt Rogers, and Helen Hong to talk about the secret to marriage, rewatching yourself on TV 15 years later, and having a good poker face.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:55AMSaturday, April 29, 2023
Brad Paisley joins us live in Nashville to talk about getting recognized for insurance commercials, his skill at writing impromptu jingles for chili, and whether his kids think he's cool.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:04PMSaturday, April 22, 2023
Weird Al joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Robby Hoffman, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new (mostly real) biopic, and what he would've done if Prince hadn't turned him down.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMSaturday, April 15, 2023
Kaila Mullady started beatboxing in 5th grade to impress a boy, and since then has become a two-time world champion. But, can she answer questions abut boxes that get beat, AKA piñatas?Supp…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMWednesday, April 12, 2023
Emma and some of her co-hosts say goodbye to the greatest podcast the world has ever seen.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:00AMSaturday, April 8, 2023
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more!
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:55AMSaturday, April 1, 2023
On this week's episode, action star Michelle Rodriguez joins us to talk about The Fast & The Furious, Dungeons & Dragons, and her personal state slogan for New Jersey. Support NPR by…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:01PMSaturday, March 25, 2023
On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't T…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:58AMSaturday, March 18, 2023
On this week's episode, guest host Karen Chee talks with legendary actor Sam Waterston about Law & Order, how to look good in a stovepipe hat, and where to see raccoons doing Shakespeare…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMSaturday, March 11, 2023
Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors n…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:55AMWednesday, March 8, 2023
On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV. From The Bachelor to The Kardashians, we leave no stone unturned and no suite un-fa…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:35PMSaturday, March 4, 2023
At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our th…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMSaturday, February 25, 2023
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:02PMWednesday, February 22, 2023
Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Plus we ask Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel if you should be self conscious about your bad taste in music.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:52AMSaturday, February 18, 2023
Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's in, but can she answer our …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMSaturday, February 11, 2023
Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she's now executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our thre…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMWednesday, February 8, 2023
Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:33PMSaturday, February 4, 2023
Billy Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any ro…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMSaturday, January 28, 2023
Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting bo…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMWednesday, January 25, 2023
Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes. Plus we get to the bottom of the Masters tournament mistaken identity kerfuffle.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:47PMSaturday, January 21, 2023
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 ans…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:07PMSaturday, January 14, 2023
Celebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.Sign up for Wait Wait... …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:50AMSaturday, January 7, 2023
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, Myl…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:59AMWednesday, January 4, 2023
Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:23AMSaturday, December 31, 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.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMSaturday, December 24, 2022
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.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMWednesday, December 21, 2022
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.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:40PMSaturday, December 17, 2022
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…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:59AMSaturday, December 10, 2022
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…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:03PMWednesday, December 7, 2022
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…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:01AMSaturday, December 3, 2022
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. Pl…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:51PM 
