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WWDTM: Chip Caray

September 20, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we're live in St. Louis with Cardinals' play-by-play announcer Chip Caray and panelists Rachel Coster, Dulcé Sloan, and Adam Felber

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HTDE: How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven, with Peter Sagal

September 17, 2025 • 25 mins
Today, Mike and Ian recruit the help of legendary Taste-Tester-Turned-Public-Radio-Host Peter Sagal to rate a new, unorthodox approach to making lasagna. Plus, a listener calls in claiming he’s physically incapable of burping, so the guys ask a medical professional to help him out.

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WWDTM: Bob Costas

September 13, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, special guest Bob Costas joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Brian Babylon, and Peter Grosz. Plus, Oscar-and-Grammy-winner Rhymefest steps in for Bill!

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WWDTM: Reneé Rapp

September 6, 2025 • 46 mins
This week, special guest Reneé Rapp joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Shane O'Neill, and Amy Dickinson in Chicago

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HTDE: OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón

September 3, 2025 • 21 mins

We are so back! How To Do Everything returns for a packed second season. This episode, one listener asks Mike and Ian how to write the perfect “out of office” message. So, they confer with the highest language authority in the land, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

Comedians Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon join the show to answer your couple’s advice questions, some stranger than others. Plus, a fashion tip...

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WWDTM: Live at Tanglewood with Paul Giamatti!

August 30, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we're live at Tanglewood with special guest Paul Giamatti and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Bodett, and Mo Rocca!

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WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer

August 23, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, our summer break continues with visits from our coolest guests, including Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer!

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WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura

August 16, 2025 • 46 mins
This week, we desperately cling to the end of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Lewis Black, Mo Wagner, Rose Matafeo, and some never-before-heard segements with Atlas Obscura!

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WWDTM: Pedro Pascal

August 9, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, special guest Pedro Pascal joins panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount Jr. and guest host Tom Papa!

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WWDTM: Heather Gay

August 2, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, special guest Heather Gay joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Shane O'Neill, and Luke Burbank in Salt Lake City

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WWDTM: Laufey

July 26, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, special guest Laufey joins panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Peter Grosz, and Adam Burke

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WWDTM: James Gunn

July 19, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, special guest James Gunn joins panelists Adam Burke, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Paula Poundstone

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July 18, 2025 • 2 mins
Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this essential American service survive and thrive. Visit donate.npr.org now.

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WWDTM: Jan Jensen

July 12, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we're live in Iowa with coach Jan Jensen and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie

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WWDTM: Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, and more!

July 5, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests, including Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, Jim Gaffigan, Roy Wood, jr., and Lauren Graham!

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WWDTM: Anna Kendrick

June 28, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we're live in Portland with special guest Anna Kendrick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman

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WWDTM: Ibtihaj Muhammad

June 21, 2025 • 46 mins
This week, special guest Ibtihaj Muhammad joins Hari Kondabolu, Rachel Coster, and new panelist Jeff Hiller!

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WWDTM: Chris Perfetti

June 14, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti joins panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Alonzo Bodden, and Luke Burbank

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WWDTM: Jeff Gordon

June 7, 2025 • 46 mins
This week, NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon joins panelists Zach Zimmerman, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad

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WWDTM: Jim Rice

May 31, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we're live in Boston with special guest Jim Rice and panelists Maz Jobrani, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Adam Felber

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