The Wirecutter Show

The Wirecutter Show

The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.

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October 2, 2024 37 mins

Buying a vibrator can be tricky without a great recommendation. This week, we discuss why vibrators are still so taboo—and how to pick one you’ll love.

 

Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba 

 

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This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure. 

 

Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto

 

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September 18, 2024 40 mins

A natural disaster can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared? Here’s our best advice on what to have on hand.

 

Guest: Wirecutter senior editor Harry Sawyers

 

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September 11, 2024 43 mins

We’re getting nerdy about sheets–why you might be unhappy with your current set, how to pick ones you’ll actually love, and the marketing scams to avoid.

 

Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Jackie Reeve

 

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September 4, 2024 41 mins

What you need to know before giving your kid a phone, plus the Wirecutter-tested trackers, smartwatches, and phones to consider.

 

Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Ellen Lee &  Dr. Devorah Heitner

 

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August 28, 2024 34 mins

Expert tips to waste less food — and save on your grocery bill — from Wirecutter kitchen editor Marilyn Ong and New York Times Cooking deputy editor Genevieve Ko. 

 

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August 21, 2024 38 mins
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August 21, 2024 38 mins

We’re going deep on laundry—what you’re probably doing wrong, how to actually pretreat stains, and the tips and tricks to make it all easier. 

 

Guest: Wirecutter Staff Writer, Andrea Barnes 

 

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August 14, 2024 1 min

Our new podcast aims to solve your everyday problems, with life-changing tips, tricks and product recommendations from Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists. Find out more at nytimes.com/wirecutter.

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