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Jun 1, 2024 • 47min
WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition!
Legendary guests Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel join in for a fun episode covering topics like rock and roll nostalgia, unexpected Olympic success, Hollywood royalty upbringing, quirky South Dakota landmarks, humor in reality TV, quirky safety labels quiz, driving challenges, and Dungeons & Dragons adventures.

May 25, 2024 • 48min
WWDTM: J. Kenji López-Alt
Food genius J. Kenji López-Alt discusses food-science magic, Winnie the Pooh onesies, parenting, Seattle food scenes, and a quirky game on football kickers. The panelists engage in humorous quizzes on state slogans, soccer, and talents, alongside discussions on stain protecting paint skincare, AI voices, and unique security systems. Weather, blue horses, and teenage hygiene habits add to the entertaining mix.

May 18, 2024 • 47min
WWDTM: Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke, known for Stranger Things, discusses childhood songs, folk music beefs, and bird watching. The podcast covers debates, Chucky Cheese, Slack relationships, and the overuse of the word 'journey'. Fun quizzes, outdoor time benefits, and humorous reflections on global interactions are also included.

May 11, 2024 • 47min
WWDTM: Chappell Roan
Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists to discuss drag personas, Ke$ha's influence, and her unexpected record deal. The podcast also covers quirky topics like etiquette of seat swapping, fast food rip offs in Iran, and humorous banter with a chief of staff.

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May 4, 2024 • 47min
WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr.
Artist Lyndon Barrois, Sr., renowned for gum wrapper sculptures, talks about working on movies and animating karate animals. Topics include stuffed animals in relationships, a rodeo clown saving zebras, eponymous mishaps, and controversial confessions. Anecdotes with Patricia Arquette and a quiz winner. Discussion on good posture myths, South Dakota governor's dog controversy, and elastic shoe lace revolution. Current news highlights, news quiz, and sponsor messages.

Apr 27, 2024 • 48min
WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Tony and Grammy winner from Hamilton, chats with panelists about humorous takes on events like giant robots at weddings. The podcast includes discussions on talented prodigies and funny news limerick games. The episode wraps up with a segment on empowering small businesses and an Olympics predictions session.

4 snips
Apr 20, 2024 • 48min
WWDTM: Judith Butler
Gender studies expert Judith Butler discusses gender, performativity, and clown dreams with panelists on a hilarious episode. Topics include jury selection challenges, a failed shrimp promotion, Bark Air - an airline for dogs, horror movie trivia, school drop-off chaos, quirky news, bizarre beauty treatments, and Red White Blue Lobster rebranding.

5 snips
Apr 13, 2024 • 48min
WWDTM: Bill Cowher
Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists to discuss Super Bowl wins, high school reunions, and yelling on NPR. The podcast covers quirky stories, star secrets, and playful banter with limerick challenges. Topics range from breakups turning into proposals to absurd solutions for Paris' polluted river, with a mix of news updates and quiz interactions.

4 snips
Apr 6, 2024 • 47min
WWDTM: Chris Pine
Actor Chris Pine joins the podcast to discuss his new movie, imitating William Shatner, and his Hollywood Chris ranking. The episode covers quirky animal behavior during a solar eclipse, misconceptions about spiders and Google's incognito mode, online privacy, teenagers, scandals, Salvador Dali's art curation, hazardous car air fresheners, flight mishaps, and cosmic chaos with tax woes.

Mar 31, 2024 • 48min
WWDTM: Spring Break Edition!
Join the Spring Break celebration with John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis. Topics range from writing memoirs to Nobel Peace Prize surprises, beatboxing adventures, and quirky pinata madness. Dive into existential comedy, game show prizes, and sponsor messages with a mix of humor and insights.


