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How To Do Everything

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Half advice show. Half survival guide. Half absurdity-fest. (Wait, how does this work again? We're not numbers people.) Each episode, we answer all your burning questions, from how to survive a public bathroom to how to get close to a panda. When we don't know the answer, which is roughly 92% of the time (again, not numbers people), we bring in overqualified experts to help out. So you'll eventual... more

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This week: How the Wait, Wait team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem.

Featuring author Keith Houston.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How T... more

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy snowboarders couldn't land without.You can email your burni... more

This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything is ... more

Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games.You can email your b... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Norris
Copy editor and proofreader
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Anne Goldstein
Copy editor, The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: The Breakfast Rule
Mark Davis
Founding member of Unicode Consortium
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Episode: The Breakfast Rule
Keith Houston
Punctuation expert
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Episode: The Breakfast Rule
Nick Monte
Chief of Color for Olympic Ski Events
Episode: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
Rich Ruinen
Two-time national champion and alternate on the U.S. curling team
Episode: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
Ted Ligeti
US ski legend and Olympian
NBC
Episode: Torches and Ski Jumps
Kevin Bickner
Ski jumper on the US Olympic team
US Olympic Team
Episode: Torches and Ski Jumps
Peter Sagal
Host of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, sharing a personal story.
NPR
Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws

Hosts

Ian
Co-host of the show; long-running NPR affiliation with a background in hosting and editorial humor.
Mike
Co-host with a penchant for quick wit and lighthearted problem solving; frequently partners with Ian.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 530 ratings
  • Please 🙏🏼

    My birthday was last week please say happy birthday Isaac on your show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZickyNH
    United States2 months ago
  • STOP GIVING ME IDEAS!!!

    The episode, motivation, secret messages and stealing your thunder gave me inspired me to do what the other kids are doing. STOP GIVING ME THE BEST IDEAS !!!!!!!!!

    PS. Please give me more ideas.please consider more posts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bananabreadawesomeness
    United States2 months ago
  • Easy to understand

    I’m 8 and even I understand this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 months ago
  • A true gem

    The only good thing to happen in the fall of 2024 was the triumphant return of this finely produced, clever, surprising, and hilarious podcast. Where the most random questions are thoroughly and absurdly fielded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerwolff22
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    I love this pod! Question. What kind of gecko does Mike have?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #r u g0ing 2 resist
    United States3 months ago

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Many appreciate approachable takes on niche topics and language humor.
Fans enjoy the blend of expert guests with playful, absurd scenarios.
Listeners praise the quick wit and chemistry between hosts.

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#212
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#184
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#127
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Torches and Ski Jumps
Q: Can you explain the theory of how jet lag can benefit ski jumpers?
While there's a theory that it helps calm the nerves, Ligeti found the opposite to be true in his experience.
Torches and Ski Jumps
Q: What tips do you have for carrying the Olympic torch?
Ensure the torch is elevated above your head and try your best not to fall while carrying it.
Torches and Ski Jumps
Q: So what's it like to go down an Olympic downhill course when you have no threat of having to compete?
It's a joy to ski down without the pressure of competition, even in challenging conditions.
Torches and Ski Jumps
Q: At any given time, how close are you to crashing?
Athletes must take risks, and measuring that risk is vital as a small shift can mean the difference between winning and crashing.
Eggs and Bald Eagles
Q: What should I name my stuffed animal bald eagle?
You are allowed to name it Peter Sagal after me because you're bald and awesome, just like the eagle.

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What is How To Do Everything about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends practical how-tos with playful absurdity, often leaning into language, editing, and cultural trivia while leaning on expert guests to illuminate the path from everyday conundrums to unusual problems. Episodes frequently center on editorial standards, punctuation history, and offbeat technical topics, then pivot to lighthearted storytelling and improvised humor around surprising situations. The mix tends to attract curious, knowledge-seeking listeners who enjoy quick wit, nerdy details, and relatable, sometimes bizarre, real-life scenarios. A standout is the willingness to bring in subject-matter authorities for credibility, alongside a playful, problem-solving spirit that keeps even opaque topics accessible and entertaining... more

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7. Ted Ligeti
8. Kevin Bickner

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