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- 949 - WWDTM: Sam WaterstonSat, 18 Mar 2023
- 948 - Nick KrollSat, 11 Mar 2023
- 947 - The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition
On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV.
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 946 - Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class
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?
Sat, 04 Mar 2023 - 945 - Best of the First 25 YearsSat, 25 Feb 2023
- 944 - Everyone & Spotify StalkingWed, 22 Feb 2023
- 943 - Rosie Perez
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?
Sat, 18 Feb 2023 - 942 - Geena Davis
From acting to archery, Geena Davis can pretty much do it all, but can she answer our questons about blue jeans?
Sat, 11 Feb 2023 - 941 - The Wait Wait Anthology: Cats EditionWed, 08 Feb 2023
- 940 - Billy Porter
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?
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 - 939 - Natasha LyonneSat, 28 Jan 2023
- 938 - Everyone & Mistaken Identity
Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes and a mistaken identity kerfuffle.
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 937 - Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to hang with panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett.
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 - 936 - George Saunders
Celebrated author George Saunders joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.
Sat, 14 Jan 2023 - 935 - Mariska Hargitay
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.
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 - 934 - 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.
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 933 - 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.
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 - 932 - Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley, actor and director, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.
Sat, 24 Dec 2022 - 931 - Everyone & Improv Nerds
Emma talks to Vice columnist Alzo Slade and comedy icon Colin Mochrie about improv. Plus she tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 930 - Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird, singer-songwriter, joins us along with panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa, and Zainab Johnson.
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - 929 - Dan Riskin
Dan Riskin, bat expert, joins us along with panelists Tom Papa, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.
Sat, 20 Jun 2020 - 928 - Ashima Shiraishi
Ashima Shiraishi, mountain climber, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Josh Gondelman, and Negin Farsad.
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 - 927 - Sarah CooperSat, 06 Jun 2020
- 926 - Tony Hawk and Jeff Tweedy
This week we present an around-the-country of WWDTM, along with special guests Tony Hawk and Jeff Tweedy.
Sat, 30 May 2020 - 925 - Christina Koch
Christina Koch, NASA engineer and astronaut, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Alison Leiby, and Maz Jobrani.
Sat, 23 May 2020 - 924 - Adam Rippon
Adam Rippon, American former figure skater, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Papa, and Negin Farsad.
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 923 - Bonus Podcast: Bill Kurtis In the WildTue, 12 May 2020
- 922 - Samantha Bee
Samantha Bee, host of Full Frontal, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Helen Hong, and Adam Burke.
Sat, 09 May 2020 - 921 - Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski, actor, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Amy Dickenson, and Joel Kim Booster.
Sat, 02 May 2020 - 920 - Allison JanneySat, 25 Apr 2020
- 919 - Tom Hanks At Home
Tom Hanks, sometime public radio host, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Negin Farsad, and Peter Grosz.
Sat, 18 Apr 2020 - 918 - Samin NosratSat, 11 Apr 2020
- 917 - Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, comedic writers and producers, join us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.
Sat, 04 Apr 2020 - 916 - Tim GunnSat, 28 Mar 2020
- 915 - Bonus: The Viral LoadMon, 23 Mar 2020
- 914 - Stephen Colbert At HomeSat, 21 Mar 2020
- 913 - Big Boi
Big Boi, rapper and producer, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 - 912 - Karamo Brown
Karamo Brown, reality TV personality, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, and Demi Adejuyigbe.
Sat, 07 Mar 2020 - 911 - Will Arnett
Will Arnett, actor, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.
Sat, 29 Feb 2020 - 910 - Best of Not My Job Feb2020
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.
Sat, 22 Feb 2020 - 909 - Barry Sonnenfeld Calling
Director Barry Sonnenfeld joins us again, along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Tom Papa.
Sat, 15 Feb 2020 - 908 - Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts, actor and playwright, joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Amy Dickenson, and Hari Kondabolu.
Sat, 08 Feb 2020 - 907 - Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini, film maker, joins us along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Faith Salie, and Josh Gondelman.
Sat, 01 Feb 2020 - 906 - Olivia NuzziSat, 25 Jan 2020
- 905 - Alison Roman
Alison Roman, NY Times food writer, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Tom Bodett, and Helen Hong.
Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 904 - Ronan FarrowSat, 11 Jan 2020
- 903 - WWDTM Best of the Decade
Listeners named their favorite moments from the last ten years, which include great guest stories, celebrity rants, and questionable mice activities.
Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 902 - Best of Not My Job 2019
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.
Sat, 28 Dec 2019 - 901 - Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Adam Burke.
Sat, 21 Dec 2019 - 900 - Sean Doolittle
Sean Doolittle, MLB relief pitcher, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz, and Faith Salie.
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 - 899 - Ali WongSat, 07 Dec 2019
- 898 - Alex Boyé
Alex Boyé, singer, joins us along with past interviews and panelists Adam Burke, Amy Dickenson, Bobcat Goldthwaite, and Paula Poundstone.
Sat, 30 Nov 2019 - 897 - Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth, journalist, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, and Joel Kim Booster.
Sat, 23 Nov 2019 - 896 - Bonus Wait Wait: This week's Trump Dump
We had too much stuff for the podcast this week, so here's three extra minutes you'll never get back. Enjoy!
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 - 895 - Senator Tim KaineSat, 16 Nov 2019
- 894 - Leslie Odom, Jr.Sat, 09 Nov 2019
- 893 - Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, joins us along with panelists P.J. O'Rourke, Negin Farsad, and Josh Gondelman.
Sat, 02 Nov 2019 - 892 - Nalini Nadkarni
Nalini Nadkarni, biologist, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz, and Roy Blount, Jr.
Sat, 26 Oct 2019 - 891 - Renée Fleming
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.
Sat, 19 Oct 2019 - 890 - Regina KingSat, 12 Oct 2019
- 889 - Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick, former NASCAR driver, joins us along with panelists Faith Salie, Tom Bodett, and Helen Hong.
Sat, 05 Oct 2019 - 888 - Charlie DaySat, 28 Sep 2019
- 887 - Zach Galifinakis
Zach Galifinakis, comedian, joins us along with panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.
Sat, 21 Sep 2019 - 886 - Tina CharlesSat, 14 Sep 2019
- 885 - Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, joins us along with panelists Bim Adewunmi, Amy Dickinson and Paula Poundstone.
Sat, 07 Sep 2019 - 884 - José AndrésSat, 31 Aug 2019
- 883 - Best of WWDTMSat, 24 Aug 2019
- 882 - Best of WWDTM
We revisit past interviews with Ozzie Smith, Anna Kendrick, Jerry Rice, and Mike D'Antoni. Plus we share some pre-show chats with panelists.
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 - 881 - Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler, actor and director, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu.
Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 880 - Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Aida Rodriguez.
Sat, 03 Aug 2019 - 879 - Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop, conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Faith Salie, and Petey DeAbreu.
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 - 878 - Piper KermanSat, 20 Jul 2019
- 877 - Tiera Fletcher
Tiera Fletcher, rocket scientist, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, and Jordan Carlos.
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 - 876 - Best of WWDTM
We feature Christine Legarde, Dan Rather, and Seth Meyers, along with some previously unaired material with our panelists.
Sat, 06 Jul 2019 - 875 - Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner, author, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Luke Burbank, and Faith Salie.
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 - 874 - Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett, who served as senior advisor to President Obama, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 - 873 - Kristine Lilly
Kristine Lilly, US Women's soccer star, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Roy Blount, Jr., and Jordan Carlos.
Sat, 15 Jun 2019 - 872 - Olivia WildeSat, 08 Jun 2019
- 871 - WWDTM Super Heros
We present our Not My Job super heros featuring Ruth E. Carter, Charles "Peanut" Tillman, Aidy Bryant, Aaron Sorkin, and Stacey Abrams.
Sat, 01 Jun 2019 - 870 - Kate MulgrewSat, 25 May 2019
- 869 - Lance ReddickSat, 18 May 2019
- 868 - Ozzie Smith
Ozzie Smith, former Cardinals shortstop, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Amy Dickingson, and Brian Babylon.
Sat, 11 May 2019 - 867 - Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer, owner of the LA Clippers, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz, and Petey DeAbreu.
Sat, 04 May 2019 - 866 - Laird Hamilton
Laird Hamilton, big wave surfer, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Luke Burbank, and Bobcat Goldthwait.
Sat, 27 Apr 2019 - 865 - Best of Not My Job
William Shatner, Candice Berger, Conan O'Brien, and Aaron Gordon are featured, along with some new material.
Sat, 20 Apr 2019 - 864 - Dan Rather
Dan Rather, journalist, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Negin Farsad, and Alonzo Bodden.
Sat, 13 Apr 2019 - 863 - Steve Earle
Steve Earle, singer/songwriter, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.
Sat, 06 Apr 2019 - 862 - Andrew Rannells
Broadway star and author Andrew Rannells joins us along with Paula Poundstone, Brian Babylon and Hari Kondabolu.
Sat, 30 Mar 2019 - 861 - Aidy BryantSat, 23 Mar 2019
- 860 - Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Luke Burbank, and Helen Hong.
Sat, 16 Mar 2019 - 859 - Ruth E. Carter
Ruth E. Carter, Oscar winning costume designer, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.
Sat, 09 Mar 2019 - 858 - Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin, creator of the West Wing, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett, and Faith Salie.
Sat, 02 Mar 2019 - 857 - WWDTM Best of Not My Job
We present some of our favorite interviews with Pete Buttigieg, Robert Siegel, Nina Totenberg, Sarah Brightman, and John Grisham.
Sat, 23 Feb 2019 - 856 - Matt SmithSat, 16 Feb 2019
- 855 - Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams, Georgia politician, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.
Sat, 09 Feb 2019 - 854 - Richard E. GrantSat, 02 Feb 2019
- 853 - Charles Tillman
Charles "Peanut" Tillman, former NFL cornerback, joins us, along with panelists Amy Dickinson, Bim Adewunmi, and Adam Burke.
Sat, 26 Jan 2019 - 852 - Conan O'Brien
Conan O'Brien, late night TV host, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Helen Hong, and Alonzo Bodden.
Sat, 19 Jan 2019 - 851 - Mike D'Antoni
Mike D'Antoni, NBA head coach, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, and Luke Burbank.
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 - 850 - Year in Review Part 2
We look back at important news stories of 2018, play a new bluff game, and revisit our time with Levar Burton and Uzo Aduba.
Sat, 05 Jan 2019
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