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Nick Kroll of Big Mouthand History of the World, Part II gets Rick Rolled

On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV.

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?

We share some of our favorite moments from the past 25 years on the show.

Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Pitchfork EIC Puja Patel sound off on Spotify stalking.

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?

From acting to archery, Geena Davis can pretty much do it all, but can she answer our questons about blue jeans?

Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis

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?

Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes and a mistaken identity kerfuffle.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to hang with panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett.

Celebrated author George Saunders joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order, SVU, joined us in December of last year at Carnegie Hall. We also feature Sean Hayes, Myles Stubblefield, and Mo Amer.

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

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.

Sarah Polley, actor and director, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.

Emma talks to Vice columnist Alzo Slade and comedy icon Colin Mochrie about improv. Plus she tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.

Andrew Bird, singer-songwriter, joins us along with panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa, and Zainab Johnson.

Dan Riskin, bat expert, joins us along with panelists Tom Papa, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.

Ashima Shiraishi, mountain climber, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Josh Gondelman, and Negin Farsad.

Sarah Cooper, comedian, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.

This week we present an around-the-country of WWDTM, along with special guests Tony Hawk and Jeff Tweedy.

Christina Koch, NASA engineer and astronaut, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Alison Leiby, and Maz Jobrani.

Adam Rippon, American former figure skater, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Papa, and Negin Farsad.

Go on a nature walk with Bill Kurtis.

Samantha Bee, host of Full Frontal, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Helen Hong, and Adam Burke.

Christine Baranski, actor, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Amy Dickenson, and Joel Kim Booster.

Allison Janney, actor, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, and Luke Burbank.

Tom Hanks, sometime public radio host, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Negin Farsad, and Peter Grosz.

Samin Nosrat, chef, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Josh Gondelman.

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, comedic writers and producers, join us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

Tim Gunn, fashion icon, joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.

Here's an extra game from last week's show with Paula Poundstone, Maz Jobrani, and Luke Burbank.

Stephen Colbert joins us, along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Paula Poundstone, and Luke Burbank.

Big Boi, rapper and producer, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.

Karamo Brown, reality TV personality, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, and Demi Adejuyigbe.

Will Arnett, actor, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.

This week we enjoy past chats with Sean Doolittle, Nalini Nadkarni, Tim Kaine, and Gloria Steinem. And we share some clips that haven't been aired before.

Director Barry Sonnenfeld joins us again, along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Tom Papa.

Tracy Letts, actor and playwright, joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Amy Dickenson, and Hari Kondabolu.

Isabella Rossellini, film maker, joins us along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Faith Salie, and Josh Gondelman.

Olivia Nuzzi, political reporter, joins us along with Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad.

Alison Roman, NY Times food writer, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Tom Bodett, and Helen Hong.

Journalist Ronan Farrow joins us along with panelists Adam Burke, Roxanne Roberts and Luke Burbank.

Listeners named their favorite moments from the last ten years, which include great guest stories, celebrity rants, and questionable mice activities.

It's the end of 2019, so we're looking back on some of our favorite guests from the year; José Andrés, Marin Alsop, Steve Earle, Jennifer Weiner, and Anthony Anderson.

Jennifer Lee, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Adam Burke.

Sean Doolittle, MLB relief pitcher, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz, and Faith Salie.

Ali Wong, comedian, joins us along with Adam Felber, Aida Rodriguez, and Alonzo Bodden.

Alex Boyé, singer, joins us along with past interviews and panelists Adam Burke, Amy Dickenson, Bobcat Goldthwaite, and Paula Poundstone.

Elaine Welteroth, journalist, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.

We had too much stuff for the podcast this week, so here's three extra minutes you'll never get back. Enjoy!

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joins us, along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Tom Bodett, and Luke Burbank.

Leslie Odom, Jr., actor, joins us along with panelists Faith Salie, Adam Felber, and Jordan Carlos.

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, joins us along with panelists P.J. O'Rourke, Negin Farsad, and Josh Gondelman.

Nalini Nadkarni, biologist, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz, and Roy Blount, Jr.

Renée Fleming, soprano, joins us in a new Not My Job game, along with some never-before-aired bits with our panelists. Also featured are Kate Mulgrew and Tiera Fletcher.

Regina King, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Shannon O'Neill.

Danica Patrick, former NASCAR driver, joins us along with panelists Faith Salie, Tom Bodett, and Helen Hong.

Charlie Day, actor, joins us along with panelists Negin Farsad, Adam Burke, and Roy Blount, Jr.

Zach Galifinakis, comedian, joins us along with panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

Tina Charles, WNBA star, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.

Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, joins us along with panelists Bim Adewunmi, Amy Dickinson and Paula Poundstone.

Chef José Andrés joins us, along with panelists Faith Salie, Peter Grosz, and Negin Farsad.

As summer ends, we revisit our interviews with Matt Smith, Fabien Cousteau, and more.

We revisit past interviews with Ozzie Smith, Anna Kendrick, Jerry Rice, and Mike D'Antoni. Plus we share some pre-show chats with panelists.

Henry Winkler, actor and director, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu.

Anthony Anderson, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Aida Rodriguez.

Marin Alsop, conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Faith Salie, and Petey DeAbreu.

Piper Kerman, author, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Maeve Higgins, and Alonzo Bodden.

Tiera Fletcher, rocket scientist, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, and Jordan Carlos.

We feature Christine Legarde, Dan Rather, and Seth Meyers, along with some previously unaired material with our panelists.

Jennifer Weiner, author, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Luke Burbank, and Faith Salie.

Valerie Jarrett, who served as senior advisor to President Obama, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.

Kristine Lilly, US Women's soccer star, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Roy Blount, Jr., and Jordan Carlos.

Olivia Wilde, actor, joins us along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Aida Rodriguez, and Adam Burke.

We present our Not My Job super heros featuring Ruth E. Carter, Charles "Peanut" Tillman, Aidy Bryant, Aaron Sorkin, and Stacey Abrams.

Kate Mulgrew, actor, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, and Tom Papa.

Lance Reddick, actor, joins us along with panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Helen Hong, and Adam Felber.

Ozzie Smith, former Cardinals shortstop, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Amy Dickingson, and Brian Babylon.

Steve Ballmer, owner of the LA Clippers, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz, and Petey DeAbreu.

Laird Hamilton, big wave surfer, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Luke Burbank, and Bobcat Goldthwait.

William Shatner, Candice Berger, Conan O'Brien, and Aaron Gordon are featured, along with some new material.

Dan Rather, journalist, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Negin Farsad, and Alonzo Bodden.

Steve Earle, singer/songwriter, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.

Broadway star and author Andrew Rannells joins us along with Paula Poundstone, Brian Babylon and Hari Kondabolu.

Aidy Bryant, comedian, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.

Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Luke Burbank, and Helen Hong.

Ruth E. Carter, Oscar winning costume designer, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.

Aaron Sorkin, creator of the West Wing, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett, and Faith Salie.

We present some of our favorite interviews with Pete Buttigieg, Robert Siegel, Nina Totenberg, Sarah Brightman, and John Grisham.

Matt Smith, actor, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Maeve Higgins, and Alonzo Bodden.

Stacey Abrams, Georgia politician, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.

Richard E. Grant, actor, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Tom Bodett, and Adam Felber.

Charles "Peanut" Tillman, former NFL cornerback, joins us, along with panelists Amy Dickinson, Bim Adewunmi, and Adam Burke.

Conan O'Brien, late night TV host, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Helen Hong, and Alonzo Bodden.

Mike D'Antoni, NBA head coach, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, and Luke Burbank.

We look back at important news stories of 2018, play a new bluff game, and revisit our time with Levar Burton and Uzo Aduba.