Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura
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Aug 16, 2025 Louise Story and Dylan Thuris, co-founders of Atlas Obscura, dive into overlooked travel wonders and whimsical destinations. They share quirky travel tales that highlight unusual spots like the Cryptozoology Museum and amusing anecdotes about famous landmarks. Meanwhile, comedian Lewis Black humorously reflects on balancing rage and humor in comedy, providing a peek into his on-stage persona. The conversation flows with laughter, as they explore oddities in travel and the art of storytelling, blending culture and comedy.
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Lullabies Can Be Dark
- Lullabies vary culturally and often include threats or warnings rather than sweet lines.
- The show notes that many global lullabies use frightening imagery to quiet babies.
Use Baby Cries As A Soothing Tool
- Play recordings of a baby's own cry back to them to calm or fascinate them.
- The show notes that babies often respond to recordings of other babies, including their own cries.
Yassified Madonna Causes Outcry
- A listener from Asheville played Bluff the Listener about a Burkina Faso football team making stadiums date-night hotspots with sexier uniforms.
- The correct story turned out to be about a statue of the Virgin Mary in Seville getting a controversial 'yassified' makeover.
