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Feb 11, 2023 • 48min
Geena Davis
Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she's now executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our three questions about blue jeans?Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Feb 8, 2023 • 12min
The Wait Wait Anthology: Cats Edition
Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill KurtisLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Feb 4, 2023 • 47min
Billy Porter
Billy Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any room he's in. His new movie is 80 For Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch?Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Jan 28, 2023 • 47min
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting botox.Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jan 25, 2023 • 11min
Everyone & Mistaken Identity
Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes. Plus we get to the bottom of the Masters tournament mistaken identity kerfuffle.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Jan 21, 2023 • 47min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey.Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jan 14, 2023 • 48min
George Saunders
Celebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jan 7, 2023 • 48min
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order, SVU, answers three questions about Sweet Valley High, the location depicted in the teen book series. We also revisit our moments with Sean Hayes, Myles Stubblefield, and Mo Amer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jan 4, 2023 • 14min
The Man Bill-hind the Voice!
Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dec 31, 2022 • 47min
Best of Not My Job December 2022
In this episode, we revisit our times with Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the hosts of the podcast "Ear Hustle" Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, and Matt Walsh.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy