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- Joyelle Nicole Johnson3 eps
- Olivia Munn2 eps
- Aasif Mandvi2 eps
Also: John Cusack, Jason Benetti, Father James Martin, Bobby Lopez, Ken Jennings, Phil Pritchard, Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, Jon M. Chu, D.W. Moffett, Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, Marlene Zuk, Julie Proctor, Ron Burgundy, Elana Meyers Taylor
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Total monthly reach
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- 🇺🇸United States · ComedyHOME#32.0M to 10M
- 🇮🇳India · Comedy#1516K to 85K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Comedy#532.5K to 13K
- 🇲🇽Mexico · Comedy#721.1K to 5.7K
- 🇻🇳VN · Comedy#27860 to 4.5K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.0M to 10M🎙 ~2x weekly·300 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.0M to 21M🇺🇸99%🇮🇳1% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.2M to 12M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 |  We’ve got our eyes on Jon Husted with Daniel Vosovic | This week, we’re live in Kalamazoo with fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson talk beautiful butts, suspicious robots, and well-preserved pumpkins.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 47m 26s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 |  We welcome the arrival of fall with our coziest guests! | This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 47m 13s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  We celebrate a bomb and dig deep with Margo Price | This week, guest host Negin Farsad welcomes singer-songwriter Margo Price to the show. Plus, panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Katie Nolan, and Mo Rocca dig deep into Digger and lie about billionaires. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 47m 30s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 |  We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne | This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson to the panel. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 46m 46s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 |  A surprise snow day for the White House press corps | This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 47m 07s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 |  A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind | This week, panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Sam Rocha talk about the AI apocalypse, beds full of bees, and the death of brunch. Plus, guest Hernan Diaz discusses his favorite pen and his new novel ‘Ply’Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 47m 27s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 |  We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones | This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and explain the easiest way to become a famous comedian. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 47m 09s | ||||||
| 9/5/26 | poetrylive performance+3 | Maggie Smith | NPR | — | Maggie Smithpoet+5 | — | 46m 44s | ||
| 8/29/26 | trade warscomedy+4 | Carisa Hendrix | NPR | — | trade warsCarisa Hendrix+3 | — | 47m 14s | ||
| 8/22/26 | summer breakcomedy+3 | Ken JenningsOlivia Munn+2 | NPR | — | summer spectacularNPR++3 | NPR+ | 47m 33s | ||
| 8/15/26 | summerguests+3 | Jason BenettiMychal Threets+2 | NPR | — | summer spectacularNPR++3 | — | 47m 16s | ||
| 8/8/26 | octopusdog+4 | Sally Field | NPR | — | Sally Fieldoctopus+5 | — | 48m 06s | ||
| 8/1/26 | gamblingCybertrucks+3 | Mary Roach | CybertrucksNPR | — | Mary RoachCybertrucks+3 | — | 47m 04s | ||
| 7/25/26 | comedygames+3 | Tyler James Williams | NPR | — | Abbott Elementarycomedy+3 | — | 48m 22s | ||
| 7/18/26 | comedygames+3 | Vicki Peterson | NPR | — | comedygames+3 | — | 47m 26s | ||
| 7/11/26 | musicsports+3 | Jason Narducy | NPRLove Island | — | Jason NarducyWorld Cup+3 | — | 47m 32s | ||
| 7/4/26 | Independence Daycelebration+3 | John CusackKali Reis+2 | NPR | — | Independence Daybangers+3 | — | 47m 48s | ||
| 6/27/26 | reflecting poolshydration+3 | Emmy BlotnickJoyelle Nicole Johnson+2 | NPR | — | reflecting poolshydration breaks+3 | — | 47m 32s | ||
| 6/20/26 | World CupTrad Wives+4 | Caro Claire Burke | NPRYesteryear | — | World CupTrad Wives+5 | — | 46m 36s | ||
| 6/13/26 | comedypets+3 | Robert Smigel | Triumph the Insult Comic DogNPR | — | comedyRobert Smigel+3 | — | 47m 17s | ||
| 6/6/26 | live performancecomedy+3 | Elana Meyers Taylor | NPR | — | AustinElana Meyers Taylor+3 | — | 47m 05s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Judge announcementScorekeeper+3 | — | NPR | Studebaker Theater | JudgeScorekeeper+3 | — | 11m 03s | ||
| 5/30/26 | summerinterviews+4 | Tiffany HaddishTaimane+2 | NPR | — | summerinterviews+4 | — | 46m 56s | ||
| 5/23/26 | farewellmusic+3 | Brandi Carlile | NPR | — | Brandi CarlileBill Kurtis+3 | — | 47m 01s | ||
| 5/16/26 | Jeopardyswearing on air+3 | Ken JenningsJoyelle Nicole Johnson+1 | H&R BlockCompuServe+1 | — | Ken JenningsJeopardy+3 | — | 47m 13s | ||
| 5/9/26 | comedyairlines+3 | Bobby Lopez | Spirit AirlinesBook of Mormon | — | Bobby LopezBook of Mormon+3 | — | 48m 01s | ||
| 5/2/26 | comedylive performance+3 | Ron Burgundy | NPR | San Diego | Ron BurgundyBill Kurtis+3 | — | 47m 40s | ||
| 4/29/26 | handshake issuesmourning food+3 | — | NPRWait Wait…Don't Tell Me++1 | — | handshakeburritos+4 | — | 26m 30s | ||
| 4/25/26 | confessionhumor+3 | Father James Martin | FBINPR | — | Father James Martinconfession+6 | — | 47m 01s | ||
| 4/18/26 | Stanley CupPope+2 | Phil Pritchard | Stanley CupNHL+2 | — | jet-skiingmisdiagnosed | — | 47m 00s | ||
| 4/15/26 | crushessmells | — | NPRHow To Do Everything+2 | — | relationship advicescent | — | 17m 47s | ||
| 4/11/26 | spring breakcomedy+1 | Rhea SeehornDelroy Lindo+2 | NPR | — | — | — | 47m 05s | ||
| 4/4/26 | Olivia MunnSteve Martin+2 | Olivia Munn | the Supreme CourtNPR | — | — | — | 48m 00s | ||
| 4/1/26 | sheetsblankets+2 | — | NPRHow To Do Everything+2 | — | how tosleep+1 | — | 26m 17s | ||
| 3/28/26 | robo-teacherseducation+1 | D.W. MoffettAdam Burke+2 | NPR | AmericaSavannah | NPRpodcast+1 | — | 46m 58s | ||
| 3/21/26 | dimesbreakup advice | Aasif Mandvi | NPR | — | — | — | 47m 44s | ||
| 3/18/26 | temperatureclowns+1 | Marlene ZukJulie Proctor | NPRHow To Do Everything+2 | — | How To Do EverythingNPR+1 | — | 17m 37s | ||
| 3/14/26 | high school reunionsgraphic novels+1 | John Cusack | VespaNPR | — | spring break | — | 47m 45s | ||
| 3/7/26 | Kristi NoemJason Benetti+2 | Jason Benetti | NPRSunday Night Baseball | — | comedyquiz+1 | — | 47m 32s | ||
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Chart history for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Peaked at #3 in United States, top 10 in 1 of 40 tracked markets, currently #3 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| India | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| VN | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| MY | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| TH | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| SG | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| PE | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Canada | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| KE | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| HK | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| PH | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| CO | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| Mexico | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| BE | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| CH | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| CL | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| HU | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| SA | — | #88 | #88 | — |
| AE | — | #97 | #97 | — |
Chart Positions
40 placements across 40 markets.
Chart Positions
40 placements across 40 markets.