Podcast · 144 episodes
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, page 2
by NPR · English
NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.
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We go to confessional with Father James MartinWait Wait Don’t Tell Me NPR News Quiz hosted by Tom Papa (filling in for Peter Sagal) featuring games about current news and a long interview with Jesuit priest and New York Times bestselling author…25 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley CupThis episode of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me mixes comedy news trivia with a long interview about the Stanley Cup and several “lost opportunity” and “fill-in-the-blank” games.18 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
HTDE: Crushes and SmellsA child’s relationship question (“How do you tell a boy you like him?”) and a science Q about whether an unpleasant smell can “get stuck” in your nose and return later.15 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
Wait Wait goes wild on spring breakA spring-break edition of NPR’s Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me featuring celebrity interviews, trivia games, and panel “term in the news” guessing.11 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 26 chapters
We become friends and neighbors with Olivia MunnThis episode of Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me is a mix of NPR news quiz banter, listener games, and a celebrity interview. Olivia Munn joins as the guest.4 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
HTDE: Sheets and BlanketsA married couple’s sheets and blankets repeatedly end up “stolen” during sleep—Rebecca wakes with the sheet while Kevin wakes with the blanket—prompting a detective-style investigation and a camera…1 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coachThis episode of Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me is hosted by Peter Sagal in Savannah, Georgia, and centers on a mix of news quiz games and a celebrity interview.28 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup adviceIn this episode of NPR's weekly news quiz, hosted by Peter Sagal, the panel discusses humorous takes on current events, including new dimes and various news quirks.21 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
HTDE: Crickets and ClownsThis episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! features the segment "How to Do Everything" hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag.18 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 11 chapters
John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our heartsIn this episode, host Peter Sagal welcomes actor John Cusack to discuss a variety of topics, including high school reunions, graphic novels, and the nuances of maintaining a Vespa.14 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ballThe episode of Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me mixes news trivia, listener games, and a baseball interview.7 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 26 chapters
HTDE: The Breakfast Rule“Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” behind-the-scenes discussion of the show’s “breakfast rule” (whether a joke is too gross for radio), plus a grammar/punctuation segment about the name “Autumn’s” and…4 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trashThis episode of Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me mixes NPR news quiz games with interviews and comedy.28 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 25 chapters
We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guestsThis episode of Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me is framed as “Olympic closing ceremonies” and features multiple segments: an interview plus two guest quiz games, then panel “bluff the listener” and “it’s…21 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe LinesThe episode is about the hidden work behind Olympic winter events: painting and maintaining the blue lines in halfpipe/big air, and making the curling stones used in competition.18 Feb 2026 · 19 min · 14 chapters
Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demonsIn this lively episode of NPR's *Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!*, guest host Negin Farsad takes the reins while Peter Sagal is away.14 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
HTDE: Forks and Ice MastersNPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal featuring comedians and a celebrity guest.11 Feb 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats gooIn this episode, host Peter Sagal welcomes Mychal Threets, the new host of the rebooted *Reading Rainbow*.7 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 25 chapters
HTDE: Torches and Ski JumpsTed Ligety (U.S. ski legend) and Sir Patrick Stewart (celebrity guest)4 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 15 chapters
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania""Wicked" Director Jon M. Chu Talks Elphaba-Branded Swiffers and We Preview "Melania"31 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
WWDTM: Kevin O'LearyThis week features special guest Kevin O'Leary, with panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca.24 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
WWDTM: Kali ReisChampion boxer and Emmy-nominated actor.17 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!This episode of *Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!* features actor Pedro Pascal, comedian Chris Perfetti, and reality TV star Heather Gay as guests.12 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 25 chapters
WWDTM: Delroy LindoPaula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Roy Blunt, Jr., and special guest Delroy Lindo10 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters