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Live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride!

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Live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride!

This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan.

Live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride!

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Blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer talks news bloopers and TV movies
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Blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer talks news bloopers and TV movies

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer.

Blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer talks news bloopers and TV movies

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Michelle Williams turns Millennium Park into a gospel choir
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Michelle Williams turns Millennium Park into a gospel choir

On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Williams talks growing up in the church, auditioning for Destiny's Child, and how to get an NPR audience to sing a hymn. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Paula Poundstone talk flags.

Michelle Williams turns Millennium Park into a gospel choir

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Charlamagne tha God talks being a nerd and loving Judy Blume
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Charlamagne tha God talks being a nerd and loving Judy Blume

This week, Charlamagne the God talks his new book, growing up a nerd, and loving Judy Blume. Plus panelists, Shane O'Neill, Alzo Slade, and Karen Chee rub your back.

Charlamagne tha God talks being a nerd and loving Judy Blume

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The Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me (Almost) Summer Spectacular!
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The Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me (Almost) Summer Spectacular!

This week, we celebrate the return of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel!

The Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me (Almost) Summer Spectacular!

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J. Kenji López-Alt talks food, science, and Winnie the Pooh onsies
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J. Kenji López-Alt talks food, science, and Winnie the Pooh onsies

This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around.

J. Kenji López-Alt talks food, science, and Winnie the Pooh onsies

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Maya Hawke talks remixing Hannah Montana and fighting Mumford and Sons
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Maya Hawke talks remixing Hannah Montana and fighting Mumford and Sons

Actor and singer Maya Hawke joins us to talk Stranger Things, childhood songs, and folk music beefs with panelists Adam Burke, Faith Salie, and Negin Farsad.

Maya Hawke talks remixing Hannah Montana and fighting Mumford and Sons

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Chappell Roan talks drag personas and the worst way to find out you got a record deal
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Chappell Roan talks drag personas and the worst way to find out you got a record deal

Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Papa, Brian Babylon, and Meredith Scardino to talk drag personas, the life changing magic of Ke$ha, and why her first record deal always makes her think about hot lunch

Chappell Roan talks drag personas and the worst way to find out you got a record deal

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Lyndon Barrois talks making art from gum wrappers and "Karate Dog"
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Lyndon Barrois talks making art from gum wrappers and "Karate Dog"

This week, artist Lyndon Barrois Sr. joins us to talk about his beautifully detailed gum wrapper sculptures, working in movies, and why he's Hollywood's go-to animator of animals who know karate. Plus, Josh Gondelman and Joyelle Nicole Johnson welcome new panelist River Butcher!

Lyndon Barrois talks making art from gum wrappers and "Karate Dog"

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Renée Elise Goldsberry talks 90s girl groups and high school theater
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Renée Elise Goldsberry talks 90s girl groups and high school theater

Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton, and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva. She joins panelists Jason Isbell, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson.

Renée Elise Goldsberry talks 90s girl groups and high school theater

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