Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice
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Dec 27, 2025 Join veteran sportscaster Bob Costas as he hilariously recounts his early broadcasting blunders and offers insightful opinions on playoff changes in baseball. Carissa Moore, Olympic surfing champion, shares her journey from Waikiki to surfing while juggling motherhood, revealing her unique pre-competition rituals. Jim Rice brings Fenway Park memories to life with a humorous Hall of Fame call story and reflections on analytics in baseball. Perfect for sports fans and trivia lovers alike!
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Broadcasting Is Learned By Doing
- Bob Costas says broadcasting skills can't be learned solely in classrooms and require doing the job repeatedly.
- He emphasizes broad education and reading to enrich on-air language and references.
A Live Gaffe Nearly Cost His Job
- Bob Costas recounts a live broadcast gaffe where he mangled a phrase into an expletive on air during an ABA game.
- The station manager forgave him but warned, “don't ever let this happen again.”
Olympic Jokes Spark Unexpected Backlash
- Bob Costas joked about hosting curling and racewalking at the Olympics and the backlash from niche sports communities.
- His racewalking quip in Barcelona provoked strong complaints despite seeming harmless to others.