Podcast: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag are back with another episode of How To Do Everything. Today, the great Tom Hanks teaches us the art of being adored, and Mike and Ian help a listener who's curious about world fame. Plus, a bottoms-up approach to recognizing your family members.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything won't live in this feed forever. If you like what you hear, scoot on over to their very own feed and give them a follow. Find them on Apple, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Both How To Do Everything and Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! are available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org.How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the BuilderLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike and Ian are back with their podcast How To Do Everything. On their first episode: how to cut your hair in space, how to clean your tutu, and how to tell if you smell.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org.How To Do Everything is produced by Heena Srivastava. Engineering by Patrick Murray.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We're live in Minnesota with hometown hero Nate Berkus, who joins Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwat, and Josh Gondelman to play our game.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Peter Sagal's wife's favorite podcast is back. On each episode of How To Do Everything, underqualified hosts Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag find overqualified experts to answer all your life questions. How do you survive quicksand? How do you plan the perfect first date? How do you count all the hairs on your head? They can't help you. But they will find someone who can.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The SwansLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Peter Sagal and producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag take one more trip behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Your friends at Wait Wait head back to the Democratic National Convention to talk to the dignitaries and weirdos that make our country great. Featuring WWDTM host Peter Sagal, producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag, and a whole lot of mayors.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Your friends at Wait Wait head over to the Democratic National Convention here in Chicago to cover whatever's left over after the real reporters take care of the actual news.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, Wait Wait starts training for the coming political season with some of our favorite guests including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chris Pine, Natasha Lyonne, and moreLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, we celebrate the dog days of summer with Jason Isbell, Rachel Maddow, and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, punk icon and author Kathleen Hanna joins panelists Peter Grosz, Meredith Scardino, and Mo Rocca to talk about her new memoir and the SooperDooperLooperLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week's show was recorded in Chicago, with guest host Karen Chee, Not My Job guest Allyson Felix and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount, Jr.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy BlotnickLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy