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Episodes

The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!

Aug 15, 2026 · 47 min

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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field

Aug 8, 2026 · 48 min

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Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach

Aug 1, 2026 · 47 min

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A tick-filled odyssey

Jul 25, 2026 · 48 min

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We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead

Jul 18, 2026 · 47 min

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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy

Jul 11, 2026 · 47 min

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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!

Jul 4, 2026 · 47 min

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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones

Jun 27, 2026 · 47 min

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The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century

Jun 20, 2026 · 46 min

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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators

Jun 13, 2026 · 47 min

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The Alzo Era begins in Austin!

Jun 6, 2026 · 47 min

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Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!

Jun 4, 2026 · 11 min

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Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!

May 30, 2026 · 46 min

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Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!

May 23, 2026 · 47 min

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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life

May 16, 2026 · 47 min

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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

May 9, 2026 · 48 min

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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!

May 2, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes

Apr 29, 2026 · 26 min

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We go to confessional with Father James Martin

Apr 25, 2026 · 47 min

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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup

Apr 18, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: Crushes and Smells

Apr 15, 2026 · 17 min

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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

Apr 11, 2026 · 47 min

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We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

Apr 4, 2026 · 48 min

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HTDE: Sheets and Blankets

Apr 1, 2026 · 26 min

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We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach

Mar 28, 2026 · 46 min

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We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice

Mar 21, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: Crickets and Clowns

Mar 18, 2026 · 17 min

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John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts

Mar 14, 2026 · 47 min

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We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball

Mar 7, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: The Breakfast Rule

Mar 4, 2026 · 23 min

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We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash

Feb 28, 2026 · 47 min

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We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests

Feb 21, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

Feb 18, 2026 · 19 min

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Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons

Feb 14, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters

Feb 11, 2026 · 18 min

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Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo

Feb 7, 2026 · 47 min

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HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps

Feb 4, 2026 · 23 min

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"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"

Jan 31, 2026 · 46 min

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WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

Jan 24, 2026 · 46 min

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WWDTM: Kali Reis

Jan 17, 2026 · 47 min

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WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

Jan 12, 2026 · 47 min

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WWDTM: Delroy Lindo

Jan 10, 2026 · 47 min

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WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice

Dec 27, 2025 · 48 min

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WWDTM: Rhea Seehorn

Dec 20, 2025 · 48 min

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We ask Peter about the guest who's most surprised him, plus other listener questions

Dec 16, 2025 · 20 min

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WWDTM: Lucy Dacus

Dec 13, 2025 · 49 min

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HTDE: One-Liners and Free Throws

Dec 10, 2025 · 27 min

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WWDTM: Andy Richter

Dec 6, 2025 · 48 min

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WWDTM: Paul Giamatti, Laufey, and more!

Nov 29, 2025 · 47 min

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HTDE: Carsickness And Traffic Jams

Nov 26, 2025 · 19 min

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