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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. Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! from NPR | WHQR April 15, 2023 Recorded at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with Not My Job guest Kaila Mullady and panelists Shane O'Neill, Negin Farsad and Alonzo Bodden. 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. This week we celebrate a new Covid treatment plus a special message from Bill. Dates indicated are the episodes' original Saturday air dates. Host of CBS Mornings, Gayle King plays our game called, "Gayle King, meet the real Gale Kings" three questions about meteorologists. Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for Elsi Fest. We also feature some moments with our panelists, some of which have not been aired before. Three questions about national anthems. 'Weird Al' plays Not My Job on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!" : NPR Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulc Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey. Send us your comments, questions and suggestions. Recorded remotely with Not My Job guest Ramy Youssef and panelists Helen Hong, Josh Gondelman and . Laird Hamilton, big wave surfer, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Luke Burbank, and Bobcat Goldthwait. We ask an expert. Wait Wait. Don't Tell Me! Actor and podcast host Sean Hayes plays our game called, "Sean Hayes, Meet Purple Haze" Three questions about odd strains of marijuana. Beware of bad words and bodily functions galore. He may be Weird Al, but what does he know about Weird Alabama? Chance The Rapper, Japanese Breakfast, and brothers Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, plus Paula Poundstone thinks a story is baloney. The show averages about six million weekly listeners on air and via podcast. The Phantom of the Opera. Sign up for Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. a period of waiting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the spring of 2020 they converted to recording remotely, largely from their homes, and had sound effects and a virtual audience added for broadcast. Emma gets ready for a new school year by revisiting lessons from Everyone & Their Mom! noun. April 8, 2023 To celebrate our 25th anniversary, a collection of some of our favorite interviews from the past 2 1/2 decades! She may know her way around a fistfight, but can she answer our three questions about sloths? She is joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Helen Hong, and Emmy Blotnick. Comedian Ashley Ray joins Emma Choi to discuss a super cool and dangerous job opening, Emma interviews for the position and we pitch a reality TV show to the creator of "Love is Blind.". Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. hide caption. Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma find a message in a bottle, learn what not to do with cheese, and Domee Shi, director of Pixar's "Turning Red" talks about her Harry Potter fan fiction. Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulc Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey. Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA plays our game called, "Ooh, Tang! As the segment's title suggests, the guests are quizzed on topics that are not normally associated with their field of work. William Shatner, Candice Berger, Conan O'Brien, and Aaron Gordon are featured, along with some new material. 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. Sean Doolittle, MLB relief pitcher, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz, and Faith Salie. It's a plane. Reporter Shane O'Neill and Emma learn at the Lost and Found not all is lost, then think deep thoughts with an old friend. Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, joins us along with panelists Bim Adewunmi, Amy Dickinson and Paula Poundstone. Michael Strahan, NFL legend and Good Morning America host, Michael plays our game called "Strahan? Peter asks Producer and Editor Lillian King why some questions don't make the show. Three questions about hair removal. Emma talks to comedian Hari Kondabolu about time capsules: lost, found, and in the case of Andy Warhol, unintentional. Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. Comedian Dulc Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Poet and Rock Icon Patti Smith plays our game about pattysmithsfast food burger restaurants. Prior to Kasell's retirement, the segment was known as "Who's Carl This Time?" We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named Rick. She may know her way around a fistfight, but can she answer our three questions about sloths? Three questions about Antarctica. Padma Lakshmi, cooking show host, joins us along with panelists Jessi Klein, Peter Grosz, and Dulc Sloan. We have worked with Apple to correct the error. Comedy legend Martin Short, co-star of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, plays our game about murders of crows. He is joined by panelists Tom Papa, Cristela Alonzo and Maeve Higgins. Comedian Vinny Thomas joins Emma to discuss Hard Mountain Dewbut is it any good? The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition. Don't tell me! Del the Funky Homo Sapien, rapper and producer, answers three questions about mankind's ancient ancestors, neanderthals. Weird Al is a music and comedy legend, and the subject of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a parody biopic about his very real life. Emma throws a family reunion! Maeve Higgins. Listen WWDTM: Sam Waterston March 18, 2023 Each answer is followed by a humorous discussion of the story by the host and the panelists. Comedian Mic Nguyen and Emma search for someone to fill some very hard to fill shoes, and Mic gets lessons from the King. Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal and Emma Choi. We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more! Allison Janney, actor, joins us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, and Luke Burbank. We revisit past interviews with Ozzie Smith, Anna Kendrick, Jerry Rice, and Mike D'Antoni. You want me to run down to the store and buy Mrs. 'Wait Wait' for March 25, 2023: Live from Tucson! Tyra Banks, supermodel and business woman, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Jessi Klein, and Adam Burke. On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected. He is joined by panelists Alzo Slade, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman. [1] All episodes, unless otherwise indicated, feature host Peter Sagal and announcer/scorekeeper Bill Kurtis. Tracy Letts, actor and playwright, joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Amy Dickenson, and Hari Kondabolu. Don't Tell Me! This week as we (hopefully) say goodbye to Zoom shows, we feature Kacey Musgraves, Brian Cox, Audra McDonald, and Woody Hoburg. Charles "Peanut" Tillman, former NFL cornerback, joins us, along with panelists Amy Dickinson, Bim Adewunmi, and Adam Burke. From NPR and WBEC Chicago, this is Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. Christina Koch, NASA engineer and astronaut, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Alison Leiby, and Maz Jobrani. Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma Choi to discuss a saucy situation, celebrity chef Roy Choi troubleshoots a recipe with Emma's Grandma, and we finally settle an age old debate: heels or rollerblades? 'Wait Wait' for April 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Michelle Rodriguez. Steve Ballmer, owner of the LA Clippers, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz, and Petey DeAbreu. 'Wait Wait' for April 29, 2023: Live from Nashville! 'Wait Wait' for March 25, 2023: Live from Tucson! Joining him are panelists Tom Papa; Negin Farsad and Brian Babylon. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Nathan Lane, star of stage and screen, plays our game about Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. NBA legend Chris Bosh plays our game about Pringles called "Chris Bosh, Have A Crisp Nosh." She is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Laci Mosley and Bobcat Goldthwait. Don't Tell Me! 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. sponsors and promo codes, 'Wait Wait' for April 22, 2023: With Not My Job guest 'Weird Al' Yankovic, 'Wait Wait' for April 15, 2023: With Not My Job guest Kaila Mullady. Airs on: SUN 10am-11am, SAT 11am-12pm, SAT 6pm-7pm Follow 44:52 'Wait Wait' for April 22, 2023: With Not My Job guest 'Weird Al' Yankovic Apr 22 Stephen Fry, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jen Psaki, and Chris Bosh are featured along with some never-before-heard moments with our panelists. Michelle Rodriguez is a bona fide action star, from The Fast & The Furious to Dungeons & Dragons. To celebrate 25 years of Wait Wait we're taking some time off to relive our favorite moments from the past 2 1/2 decades, including interviews with Bonnie Raitt and Maz Jobrani! Nick Kroll. She's the best part of any project she's in, but can she answer our questions about advice columns? Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! on Stitcher A message to listeners: a recent error with Apple Podcasts meant you might not have been able to hear our regular weekend show without signing up for Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+. This week our most juvenile podcast yet. Puff something she doesn't need! Tim Gunn, fashion icon, joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke. 2023 254 North Front Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 910.343.1640, News Classical The questions are phrased similarly to those featured on The Match Game or Hollywood Squares to allow the panelists to offer a comedic answer in addition to their real guess as well as a hint from the host if needed. Find out on this week's Wait Wait Naked and Ashamed. Comedian Dulc Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free - TuneIn Three questions about parrots. Uncle Dennis sings Elvis, her mom shares all her tips for avoiding bad luck, and Emma embarrasses her dad and little brother. " is NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program. And his coworkers reveal how far(t) they will go for a laugh. WWDTM rings in the new year with some of our favorite moments from 2021, with Martin Short, Robin and Brook Lopez, Jane Kaczmarek, and Andr de Shields. Prior to October 21, 2017, the usual prize for winning any game was to have Kasell (named "Scorekeeper Emeritus" following his retirement) record a greeting on the contestant's home answering machine or voice mail system; after Kasell's death in 2018, the prize was changed to have a host or panelist of the contestant's choice record a greeting.[18]. Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Dulc Sloan, and Joel Kim Booster. Subscribe to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! | Podcast on Spotify is NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program. Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about her new book Persist and plays our game about "War and Peace." KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript The producers select several listeners for each show and call them to appear on the program, playing various games featuring questions based on the week's news. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait. Big Boi, rapper and producer, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz. But, can she answer questions about boxes that get beat, AKA piatas? He helped get Obama elected, but what does Axelrod know about Axl Rose? His new movie is 80 For Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch? Regardless of the outcome, the panelist whose story is chosen scores one point. Michelle Rodriguez is a bona fide action star, from The Fast & The Furious to Dungeons & Dragons. 'Wait Wait' for March 25, 2023: Live from Tucson. ": three questions about NASA's favorite orange drink. Wait Wait Naked and Ashamed: The All Adams Episode. Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar. 2023 by Wisconsin Public Radio, a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Don't Tell Me!, NPR 's news panel game, that aired during 2020. But, can she answer questions about boxes that get beat, AKA piatas? Ali Wong, comedian, joins us along with Adam Felber, Aida Rodriguez, and Alonzo Bodden. Comedian Hoja Lopez and Emma get salty with the latest spoon technology and test out new talents nobody asked for. To celebrate 25 years of Wait Wait we're taking some time off to relive our favorite moments from the past 2 1/2 decades, including interviews with Bonnie Raitt and Maz Jobrani! 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. is NPR's Peabody-award-winning weekly hour-long humorous quiz program. Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis. We feature Christine Legarde, Dan Rather, and Seth Meyers, along with some previously unaired material with our panelists. This week's show was recorded at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with host Peter Sagal, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis . This week: a fresh holiday treat and a quick recommendation. Jane Kaczmarek, who played Lois on Malcolm In The Middle, plays our game called "Malcolm in the Middle, meet Finger in the Middle." Try a subscription to Wait Wait. Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class. Sign up for Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Maria Konnikova, author and professional poker player, joins us along with panelists Demi Adejuyigbe, Amy Dickinson, and Alonzo Bodden. The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition. Astronaut Woody Hoburg, part of NASA's Artemis program, plays our game called, "Dance With These Stars!" He plays our Not My Job game about vending machines. Regina King, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Shannon O'Neill. Tom Papa She is joined by Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Luke Burbank, Tariq Trotter AKA Black Thought from The Roots. Leslie Odom, Jr., actor, joins us along with panelists Faith Salie, Adam Felber, and Jordan Carlos.