Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Lucy Dacus
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Dec 13, 2025 Special guest Lucy Dacus joins a lively panel to discuss a range of amusing topics. They delve into Netflix's surprising acquisition of Warner Bros and its potential effects on the entertainment landscape. The conversation takes a quirky turn with Latvia's rental 'husbands' amid a man shortage. Lucy also participates in a fun quiz about child geniuses, showcasing her quick wit. The panel wraps up with a rapid-fire news quiz, predictions about future corporate mergers, and engaging listener challenges that bring laughter to the audience.
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Humble, Illegal Studio Origin
- Lucy Dacus recorded her first album as a favor for a friend who needed material for a school project, and they snuck into a studio to do it in one day.
- That hurried, unofficial session launched her career and led to subsequent records and forming Boy Genius.
Unasked Grade, Lasting Record
- Lucy said her friend was interning and she never asked whether he got a good grade for the project that produced her record.
- She joked the follow-up album might have been his second attempt if he failed the assignment.
Mindless Job Fueled Songwriting
- Lucy began playing guitar at about age 12 and wrote songs prolifically while working a mindless photo-processing job.
- The repetitive work gave her time to write roughly a song a day during that period.