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Nov 18, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: Stephen Smith
LL Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins the podcast to talk about topics such as the store's return policy, their recruitment process, and customers' experiences with LL Bean clothing. Other interesting topics discussed include Wi-Fi problems, President Biden's reminder to President Xi Jinping about his wife's birthday, and the panelists' ideas for the next specialized perfume.

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Nov 11, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: John Stamos
Actor and author John Stamos discusses his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more! Topics include corn-related technology, expensive Christmas gifts, bargains, vulnerability hangover, and an extended interview with Bob and Aaron Odenkirk.

Nov 4, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, bear expert and host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, joins the panel to discuss bear attacks and the strange joy of being squeezed by a boa constrictor. The hosts also talk about AI deep fake videos, height lies, sleep app mishaps, funny incidents at school, gummy bear mishaps, and the effects of anger on problem-solving abilities.

Oct 28, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: Bernie Taupin
Songwriter Bernie Taupin joins the show to discuss his new memoir Scattershot. The panel plays games like 'Whose Bill' and Bluff the Listener. They also talk about a battle over Celine Dion music, a humorous Whole Foods mic takeover, and NASA's struggle to open a canister. The hosts discuss a new technology for treating diabetes with music and make Halloween costume predictions.

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Oct 21, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: James Patterson
Bestselling author James Patterson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Faith Salie, and Matt Rogers to talk about feuds, fights, outlines, and airports. Topics include emergency alerts with unexpected consequences, analyzing meeting bots, and predicting Netflix's next live show.

Oct 14, 2023 • 49min
WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VII!
Guests John Goodman, Sam Waterston, and Jenny Slate discuss their careers and experiences. Topics include famous authors' dogs, a game about truth and fiction, and Jenny Slate's childhood listening to NPR. Stuart Copeland shares his journey in The Police and their experiences with band names and drum solos.

Oct 7, 2023 • 47min
WWDTM: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar
Former Miss Idaho, Elizabeth Prelogar, shares her experiences preparing for the Supreme Court. Topics include the removal of McCarthy as Speaker of the House, the surprising origin of Rock Paper Scissors, the role of the Solicitor General, panda diplomacy, and amusing news stories.

Sep 30, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: Bob and Erin Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk, comedy legend, and his daughter Erin talk about their new book of poems and growing up with a dad on TV.

Sep 23, 2023 • 47min
WWDTM: John Wilson
John Wilson, creator of Emmy-nominated How To With John Wilson, talks about being paid in Wite-Out and the best place in New York to meet a referee. Topics include relaxed dress code in the Senate, a lost stealth fighter jet, full body MRI scans as a status symbol, attractions in Ireland, improving sleep performance, near-death experiences, news events, and humorous topics.

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Sep 16, 2023 • 48min
WWDTM: Secretary Clinton
Former Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, joins the podcast to discuss the wild afterparties of the Clinton Global Initiative and Pete Davidson's tattoo of her. Other interesting topics include Aaron Rodgers' controversial views, football transfers, rescheduling plans as a sign of love, Vlad Dracula's vegan lifestyle, a massive crypto heist, changing the feedback game in companies, upcoming interview with NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, marine biology with Abby, and a clever robbery suspect in the all-fugitive triathlon.


