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We go to confessional with Father James Martin

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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

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00:47:01•April 25, 2026

We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup

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 misdiagnosed.

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00:47:00•April 18, 2026

HTDE: Crushes and Smells

This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?

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How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.

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00:17:47•April 15, 2026

Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

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 past year.

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00:47:05•April 11, 2026

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

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 Court

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00:48:00•April 4, 2026

HTDE: Sheets and Blankets

This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night.

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How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.

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00:26:17•April 1, 2026

We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach

This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson

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00:46:58•March 28, 2026

We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice

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.

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00:47:44•March 21, 2026

HTDE: Crickets and Clowns

This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks.

Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor.

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How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.

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00:17:37•March 18, 2026

John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts

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 go on spring break

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00:47:46•March 14, 2026

We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball

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

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00:48:12•March 7, 2026

HTDE: The Breakfast Rule

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.

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00:23:13•March 4, 2026

We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash

This week, we're live in Bloomington, Indiana with Olympic champion Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie

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00:47:24•February 28, 2026

We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests

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!

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00:47:48•February 21, 2026

HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

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.

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00:19:22•February 18, 2026