Episodes
We continue our look back at 25 years of shows with Keegan Michael-Key, Regina King, and Susan OrleanSupport NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 06/03/23
We're back in New Orleans with the legendary John Goodman! He talks leaving L.A., The Big Lebowski, and being the voice of the St. Louis airport.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 05/27/23
Golda Rosheuvel was so captivating as Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte that Netflix made a show all about her. She joins Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke to talk wigs, neck braces, and bodice ripping
Published 05/20/23
On this week's show, The Big Door Prize's Gabrielle Dennis joins panelists Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Adam Felber to talk about living to your full potential and the job at Six Flags that everyone else is jealous of.
Published 05/13/23
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. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 05/06/23
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.
Published 04/29/23
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.
Published 04/22/23
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 about boxes that get beat, AKA piñatas?Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 04/15/23
Emma and some of her co-hosts say goodbye to the greatest podcast the world has ever seen.
Published 04/12/23
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more!
Published 04/08/23
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 signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 04/01/23
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 Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 03/25/23
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.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Published 03/18/23
Nick Kroll of Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II gets Rick Rolled
Published 03/11/23
On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV.
Published 03/08/23
Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner in history, and her new documentary is up for an Oscar this year. But, can she answer our questions about puzzles?
Published 03/04/23
We share some of our favorite moments from the past 25 years on the show.
Published 02/25/23
Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Pitchfork EIC Puja Patel sound off on Spotify stalking.
Published 02/22/23
Rosie Perez is a cultural icon from Do The Right Thing to Showtime's Your Honor. But, can she answer our questions about advice columnists?
Published 02/18/23
From acting to archery, Geena Davis can pretty much do it all, but can she answer our questons about blue jeans?
Published 02/11/23
Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis
Published 02/08/23
Billy Porter is an absolute legend and 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. His new movie is 80 for Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch?
Published 02/04/23
Poker Face star Natasha Lynne answers three questions about Botox face pokes
Published 01/28/23
Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes and a mistaken identity kerfuffle.
Published 01/25/23