Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! We ask Peter about the guest who's most surprised him, plus other listener questions
Dec 16, 2025
Peter Sagal answers quirky listener questions in a lively AMA session. He reveals he'd listen to 'Wheels on the Bus' eternally and shares amusing confessions about surprising guests like RZA. Peter reflects on the show's evolution, his abandoned hobbies, and his preference for running in silence—though he sometimes sneaks in a podcast. He fantasizes about casting Stanley Tucci or Jason Alexander in a movie about himself and recounts his unexpected connection to 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights'. Plus, he champions harissa as his favorite condiment.
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Parenthood Brings Unexpected Soundtrack
- Peter Sagal gets stuck listening to "Wheels on the Bus" because his nearly three-year-old insists on it constantly.
- He also names lesser-known songs he loves, like "A Little Bit of Everything" by Dawes and "Golden" by K-pop group Demon Hunters.
Surprising Guests Can Be Great Radio
- Peter recalls surprising guest RZA by bringing up his unexpected HGTV enthusiasm discovered in People magazine research.
- The moment worked because famous guests sometimes forget prior confessions, making candid surprises delightful on air.
Fresh Talent Sustains The Show
- Peter credits the show's longevity to newer panelists and producers who bring fresh knowledge and surprise.
- He admits the program would likely have faded without these diverse voices and continual talent search.