Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! — Podcast Ad Analysis
10 episodes analyzed
1 min ads · 2% of episode is ads
4.8 ads/episode
Top sponsors: Wise app advertisement, Mid-show bumper/call to action, Bill Curtis retirement event promotion, Transition filler, Sponsorship/donation appeal
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PodSkip has analyzed 10 episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, averaging 4.8 ads per episode (2% of runtime).
We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
May 16, 2026
This week, legendary Jeopardy champion and host Ken Jennings joins panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie to talk swearing on air and making up little lies to tell Alex Trebek…
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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
May 09, 2026
This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to Spirit…
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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
May 02, 2026
This week, San Diego's own Ron Burgundy joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade to celebrate his friend and mentor Bill Kurtis See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Apr 29, 2026
Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish. You can email your burning questions to
[email protected] . How To Do Everything is available without…
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We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Apr 25, 2026
This week, the FBI deals with some DUIs and special guest Father James Martin hears the confessions of guest host Tom Papa and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Katie Nolan See…
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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Apr 18, 2026
This week, Phil Pritchard, NHL's Keeper of the Stanley Cup, joins us to about taking the cup jet-skiing and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan beef with the Pope and get…
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HTDE: Crushes and Smells
Apr 15, 2026
This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose? You can email your burning questions to
[email protected] . How To Do Everything is available without sponsor…
Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Apr 11, 2026
This week, we're celebrating spring break with our friends Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, and Jon M. Chu. Plus, the panel gets in on the fun with some of our favorite questions from this…
We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
Apr 04, 2026
Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Supreme…
HTDE: Sheets and Blankets
Apr 01, 2026
This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night. You can email your burning questions to
[email protected] . How To Do Everything is available…
We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach
Mar 28, 2026
This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…
We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice
Mar 21, 2026
This week, we talk new dimes and where to spend them, and special guest Aasif Mandvi tells us the best way to get over an ex. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
HTDE: Crickets and Clowns
Mar 18, 2026
This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks. Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor . You can email your burning questions to…
John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts
Mar 14, 2026
This week, John Cusack joins us to talk high school reunions, graphic novels, and the secrets to keeping your Vespa's tank full. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson…
We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball
Mar 07, 2026
This week, Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu offer Kristi Noem some parting words and we quiz the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball, Jason Benetti, on his knowledge of confetti See…
HTDE: The Breakfast Rule
Mar 04, 2026
This week: How the Wait, Wait team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem. Featuring author Keith Houston . You can…
We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash
Feb 28, 2026
This week, we're live in Bloomington, Indiana with Olympic champion Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…
We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests
Feb 21, 2026
This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments of the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more! See pcm.adswizz.com for…
HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
Feb 18, 2026
More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy…
Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons
Feb 14, 2026
This week, KPop Demon Hunters' Arden Cho joins us to talk about Rumi, the World Series of Poker, and how NOT to behave when you're about to propose. Plus, the Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Beth…
HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters
Feb 11, 2026
This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch. You can email your burning…
Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
Feb 07, 2026
This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro…
HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
Feb 04, 2026
Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and…
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
Jan 31, 2026
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary" See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary
Jan 24, 2026
This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and…
WWDTM: Kali Reis
Jan 17, 2026
This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship…
WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!
Jan 12, 2026
This week, we anticipate good things from 2026 by remembering the moments that made 2025 so fun See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and…
WWDTM: Delroy Lindo
Jan 10, 2026
This week, special guest Delroy Lindo joins Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice
Dec 27, 2025
This week, we celebrate the holidays with some of our favorite guests and a trip back to Hawaii! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and…
WWDTM: Rhea Seehorn
Dec 20, 2025
This week, special guest Rhea Seehorn joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Paula Poundstone See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…