Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! We go to confessional with Father James Martin
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Apr 25, 2026 They riff on an FBI drinking controversy and puzzling political news. A humanoid robot beating humans in a half marathon sparks debate about AI. Panelists mock adults pre-gaming to save cash and invent bizarre job postings. A confessional segment with a well-known priest precedes trivia about stadium concessions and rapid-fire news quizzes.
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Caddy Lightning Scare That Shook Faith
- Father James Martin recounts being a terrible caddy stuck under a tree during a lightning storm and holding a bag of clubs that acted like lightning rods.
- The story illustrated his early doubts and how difficult summer jobs taught him hard work and empathy toward people in service roles.
Host Question Triggers Honest Faith Confession
- Tom Papa asks which job made Father James Martin believe in God the least, prompting the caddy lightning anecdote that reveals real-world tests of faith.
- The exchange shows how personal, sometimes dangerous, experiences shaped Martin's perspective.
Book Playlist Anchors Summer Job Memories
- Father James Martin described his book Work in Progress as a series of summer jobs and made a playlist of songs he actually listened to, including Afternoon Delight.
- He used these musical references to anchor chapters in time and evoke the summers he wrote about.
