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Episodes (301)
The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
Aug 22, 2026
The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
Aug 15, 2026
Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
Aug 8, 2026
Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach
Aug 1, 2026
A tick-filled odyssey
Jul 25, 2026
We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead
Jul 18, 2026
Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy
Jul 11, 2026
Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!
Jul 4, 2026
Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
Jun 27, 2026
The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century
Jun 20, 2026
Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators
Jun 13, 2026
The Alzo Era begins in Austin!
Jun 6, 2026
Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!
Jun 4, 2026
Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!
May 30, 2026
Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!
May 23, 2026
We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
May 16, 2026
Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
May 9, 2026
We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
May 2, 2026
HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Apr 29, 2026
We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Apr 25, 2026
We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Apr 18, 2026
HTDE: Crushes and Smells
Apr 15, 2026
Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Apr 11, 2026
We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
Apr 4, 2026
HTDE: Sheets and Blankets
Apr 1, 2026
We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach
Mar 28, 2026
We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice
Mar 21, 2026
HTDE: Crickets and Clowns
Mar 18, 2026
John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts
Mar 14, 2026
We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball
Mar 7, 2026
HTDE: The Breakfast Rule
Mar 4, 2026
We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash
Feb 28, 2026
We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests
Feb 21, 2026
HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
Feb 18, 2026
Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons
Feb 14, 2026
HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters
Feb 11, 2026
Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
Feb 7, 2026
HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
Feb 4, 2026
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
Jan 31, 2026
WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary
Jan 24, 2026
WWDTM: Kali Reis
Jan 17, 2026
WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!
Jan 12, 2026
WWDTM: Delroy Lindo
Jan 10, 2026
WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice
Dec 27, 2025
WWDTM: Rhea Seehorn
Dec 20, 2025
We ask Peter about the guest who's most surprised him, plus other listener questions
Dec 16, 2025
WWDTM: Lucy Dacus
Dec 13, 2025
HTDE: One-Liners and Free Throws
Dec 10, 2025
WWDTM: Andy Richter
Dec 6, 2025
WWDTM: Paul Giamatti, Laufey, and more!
Nov 29, 2025