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Monday, December 27, 2021

'Succession' Star Kieran Culkin by NPR

On the HBO show 'Succession,' Culkin plays one of three siblings vying for control of a media empire. The character, he says, "doesn't really know what [it] means to suffer consequences." Cu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:37PM
Saturday, December 25, 2021

Best of WWDTM December 2021 by NPR

It's our Christmas Spectacular with Bowen Yang, Lindsey Vonn, Elizabeth Warren, and Symone. Plus there's a shiny new Bluff the Listener game and other never-before-heard material.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:15AM
Monday, December 20, 2021

Alan Cumming Unpacks His 'Baggage' by NPR

The Tony Award-winning actor (Cabaret) previously wrote about his childhood in Scotland and his abusive father. Cumming's new memoir centers on love, sexuality, career and mental health. Als…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:58PM
Saturday, December 18, 2021

Keke Palmer by NPR

Keke Palmer, actor, singer and author of the new Kindle book Southern Belle Insults, plays our game about palm readers. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Mo Rocca, and Tom Bodett.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:27PM
Saturday, December 11, 2021

Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin by NPR

Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, creators and stars of HBO Max's South Side, play our game called "Welcome to the Real South Side!" Three questions about Antarctica. They are joined by panelist…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

Best Of: Mel Brooks / Kieran Culkin by NPR

Filmmaker and comedy legend Mel Brooks sits down with Terry Gross to talk about Jewish humor and the meaning of life. He's got a new memoir called All About Me! Film critic Justin Chang revi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:10AM
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Mel Brooks by NPR

Brooks sits down with Terry Gross to talk about Jewish humor, therapy, and the meaning of life. He's got a new memoir called 'All About Me!' Also, Justin Chang reviews 'Drive My Car,' by Jap…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:19PM
Saturday, December 4, 2021

Audra McDonald by NPR

Musical theater legend Audra McDonald plays our game about Burger King. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Maz Jobrani and Karen Chee.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Friday, December 3, 2021

Remembering Sondheim (Part III) by NPR

On the final day of our tribute to Stephen Sondheim, we'll hear from people who worked with him, including James Lapine, who wrote the books for three Sondheim musicals: 'Sunday in the Park …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:41AM
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Remembering Sondheim (Part II) by NPR

Stephen Sondheim fans, like Terry Gross, always wonder: How did he write those brilliant lyrics? His 2010 book, Finishing the Hat, provided a lot of answers. It collected his lyrics from 195…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:59PM
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Remembering Stephen Sondheim (Part I) by NPR

The legendary lyricist and composer who gave us 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Into the Woods,' 'Company,' 'Sunday in the Park with George' and other shows died last Friday at 91. We are doing a three-par…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:07PM
Saturday, November 27, 2021

Best of Thanksgiving 2021 by NPR

Stephen Fry, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jen Psaki, and Chris Bosh are featured along with some never-before-heard moments with our panelists.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Dave Grohl On Nirvana & Foo Fighters by NPR

Grohl talks about his journey from playing small punk clubs to giant stadiums in his new memoir, 'The Storyteller.' He reflects on how he taught himself drums, his friendship with Kurt Cobai…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:53PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Remembering 'Schoolhouse Rock!' Songwriter Dave Frishberg by NPR

Frishberg was a prolific jazz composer, lyricist, and vocalist, best known for his songs on the series 'Schoolhouse Rock!,' such as "I'm Just a Bill." He died Nov. 17 at age 88. Many of his …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:17PM
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Brook and Robin Lopez by NPR

Brook and Robin Lopez, twin brothers playing in the NBA, play our game called "Lopez's Meet the Low Prezzes," Three questions about the shortest US Presidents. They are joined by panelists H…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Friday, November 19, 2021

Choreographer Twyla Tharp / Photographer Gordon Parks by NPR

Twyla Tharp is one of the most celebrated and innovative dancers and choreographers of our time. Her work combines ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and other dance forms in a way that was in…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:29PM
Saturday, November 13, 2021

Ed Begley Jr. by NPR

Actor and Environmental Activist Ed Begley Jr. plays our game called "Ed Begley Jr. Meet Bee Movie Sr" three questions about The Bee Movie. He is joined by panelists Paula Poundstone, Alonzo…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, November 6, 2021

Chance The Rapper by NPR

Chance The Rapper plays our game called, "Chance, Meet Community Chest," three questions about Monopoly. He is joined by panelists Bobcat Goldthwait, Brian Babylon and Negin Farsad at the Ha…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Friday, November 5, 2021

British Actor Terence Stamp by NPR

Terence Stamp, who became an icon in London in the 1960s, is now in the film 'Last Night in Soho,' a ghost story that takes place, in part, in '60s swinging London. Stamp grew up in poverty …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:52PM
Saturday, October 30, 2021

P.K. Subban by NPR

Hockey All-Star P.K. Subban plays our game called, "That's Icing! Delicious Icing!" Three questions about bakeries. He is joined by guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Amy Dickinson, Josh …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, October 23, 2021

Ron and Clint Howard by NPR

Clint and Ron Howard, authors of the new memoir, The Boys, play our game called, "Mayberry, Maybe Not Berry." They are joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Alonzo Bodden, and Karen Chee.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Billy Porter On His New Memoir 'Unprotected' by NPR

Porter has an Emmy for his starring role on 'Pose,' and a Tony for his lead role in the Broadway musical 'Kinky Boots.' Fourteen years after his initial diagnosis, Porter announced publicly …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:41PM
Saturday, October 16, 2021

Best of WWDTM October 2021 by NPR

We look back on our time with Joel McHale, Dr. Ellen Stofan, Tariq Trotter, and Phillpa Soo. Plus we share more of our time with Dulcé Sloan from our live performace in Philadelphia last Au…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

Best Of: Questlove / Tuba Player Richard Antoine White by NPR

In his new book, 'Music is History,' Roots co-founder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson moves year-by-year through his life, writing about memories and turning points, and the songs he was listenin…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:10AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Questlove On The Soundtrack Of His Life by NPR

In his new book, 'Music is History,' Roots co-founder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson moves year-by-year through his life, writing about memories and turning points, and the songs he was listenin…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:50PM
Saturday, October 9, 2021

Ilana Glazer by NPR

Ilana Glazer, co-star and co-creator of Broad City, plays our game about different kinds of glazers: donuts. She is joined by panelists Adam Burke, Helen Hong and Roxanne Roberts.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Stanley Tucci by NPR

Tucci's entire world, since childhood, has revolved around food. The actor was devastated when treatment for cancer put him on a feeding tube for six months. Now cancer free, his sense of sm…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:53PM
Saturday, October 2, 2021

RZA by NPR

Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA plays our game called, "Ooh, Tang!": three questions about NASA's favorite orange drink. He is joined by panelists Josh Gondelman, Negin Farsad and Emmy Blotnick.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

Best Of: Anita Hill / Ben Platt by NPR

It's been 30 years since the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, where Anita HIll testified he'd sexually harassed her. We'll talk about the hearings, and how they changed her life.Her me…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:10AM
Monday, September 27, 2021

Ben Platt by NPR

Platt stars in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' the film adaptation of the Broadway musical. He originated the role. We talk about anxiety, falling in love with another 'Evan Hansen' actor, and his upcom…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:01PM
Saturday, September 25, 2021

Bowen Yang by NPR

Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live cast member, plays our game called "Monday Through Friday Night Live" about local TV news. He is joined by panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roy Blount Jr and Faith …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

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