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HTDE: The Breakfast Rule
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/04/nx-s1-5725297/htde-breakfast-rule
Published: March 4, 2026 19:00
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 email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do…
We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/28/nx-s1-5729595/we-tackle-the-sotu-and-olympian-lilly-king-talks-trash
Published: February 28, 2026 09:00
This week, we're live in Bloomington, Indiana with Olympic champion Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith SalieTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…
We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/21/nx-s1-5720763/we-hold-our-own-olympic-games-with-our-favorite-guests
Published: February 21, 2026 09:05
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!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/nx-s1-5717481/htde-curling-halfpipe
Published: February 18, 2026 08:00
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 snowboarders couldn't land without.You can email your burning…
Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/14/nx-s1-5713900/our-panel-heads-to-milan-and-arden-cho-hunts-demons
Published: February 14, 2026 09:00
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 Stelling shut down El Paso's airport and confess to cheating…
HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/11/nx-s1-5709065/htde-forks-and-ice-masters
Published: February 11, 2026 08:00
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 questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything is…
Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/07/nx-s1-5704713/librarian-mychal-threets-talks-rebooting-reading-rainbow-and-our-panel-eats-goo
Published: February 7, 2026 09:00
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 prepare for the big game by eating gooLearn more about…
HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5698514/htde-torches-and-ski-jumps
Published: February 4, 2026 08:00
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 mentally prepare for the big games.You can email your burning…
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/nx-s1-5694643/wicked-director-jon-m-chu-talks-elphaba-branded-swiffers-and-we-preview-melania
Published: January 31, 2026 09:05
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/24/nx-s1-5686601/kevin-oleary-talks-shark-tank-and-how-being-a-bit-of-a-jerk-got-him-a-role-in-marty-supreme
Published: January 24, 2026 09:00
This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo RoccaLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Kali Reis
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/17/nx-s1-5680347/actor-and-champion-boxer-kali-reis-pitches-us-a-different-kind-of-hallmark-movie
Published: January 17, 2026 09:00
This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke BurbankLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy