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Recent Guests

Ken Jennings
Host of Jeopardy! and author
Jeopardy!
Episode: We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
Ron Burgundy
Legendary San Diego anchorman, fictional character
KVWN San Diego (Anchorman)
Episode: We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
Mike Conley
NBA player for Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
Episode: HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Father James Martin
Catholic priest and author
Author of Work in Progress
Episode: HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Phil Pritchard
Keeper of the Stanley Cup, Hockey Hall of Fame official guardian
Hockey Hall of Fame
Episode: We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Claire Dumarc
Researcher at Université Paris-Saclay
Université Paris-Saclay
Episode: HTDE: Crushes and Smells
Delroy Lindo
Actor known for Sinners and other works
Actor
Episode: Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Andy Richter
Comedian and host, Dancing with the Stars alum
Comedian
Episode: Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Jon M. Chu
Director of Wicked movies (Wicked, In the Heights)
Director
Episode: Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

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Peter Sagal
Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, known for his engaging humor and quick wit.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 43.9k ratings
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    phl@16
    United States25 days ago
  • Refreshing episode

    I never miss an episode of this show, but I especially wanted to write a review of it today. Why? Because today’s episode with guest Father James was completely free of profanity. What a joy!!

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    MyGrainMama
    United Statesa month ago
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    Love the show, the host, the contestants, the jokes and laughs…and fun approach to news.

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    United Statesa month ago
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    United Statesa month ago
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    United Statesa month ago

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Some criticisms are directed at specific guest choices, indicating a desire for sensitivity in content and representation.

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#32
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#144
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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
Q: What is the historic reason behind the H&R Block question that ended Ken Jennings' Jeopardy! streak?
It became a landmark moment that highlighted the unpredictability of trivia and the long arc of a Jeopardy! run, turning into a widely discussed pop culture touchstone.
HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Q: So Mike, what advice might you have for Isaac about handshakes given his unique situation?
Lead with the uninjured hand if you have an injury, consider alternatives like elbow taps, and aim to make the greeting clear and comfortable for both people.
We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Q: How did your childhood work shape your view of faith and service?
He explains that early work under tough conditions taught humility and the importance of treating others with dignity.
We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Q: What was one of your first jobs and what did you learn from it?
He talks about being a busboy and the humiliation involved, which paradoxically taught him kindness and resilience.
We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Q: In the Trump Dump game, true or false: a Pentagon sermon cited a Bible verse from Mark when it was actually Ezekiel.
False; it was from Pulp Fiction, not a Bible verse.

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