Ray Romano

Ray Romano, the beloved comedian and actor of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' fame, shares his amusing insights on family dynamics during the holidays. Laura Coates, CNN's chief legal analyst, dives into the political nuances surrounding holiday traditions and representation. Walter Kirn, novelist and cultural commentator, reflects on nostalgia and how classic sitcoms like Archie Bunker shape societal discussions on race and class. The trio blends humor with deep cultural reflections, addressing the complexities of inclusion in today's media landscape.

Ray Romano joins panelists Tom Papa, Matt Rogers, and Helen Hong to talk about the secret to marriage, rewatching yourself on TV 15 years later, and having a good poker face. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Ray Romano joins for a chat on his post-Raymond acting career and comedy journey. They share funny cruise ship encounters, struggles in stand-up comedy, downplaying achievements, and reflections on rough gigs and comedy dynamics.

Ray Romano jokes about marriage, Ramy Youssef's funny uncle, Rachel Feinstein's spot-on impressions, Mike's deep confessions about friendships with Tom Papa and Gary Gulman, and Ira Glass helps work out Mike's jokes and life.

Ray Romano, Emmy-winning comedian and actor best known for Everybody Loves Raymond and now on Broadway in All Out. He recalls early Late Show and Johnny Carson jitters. He contrasts stand-up then and now. He tells the Muhammad Ali letter story and talks about his Broadway debut and choices around saying yes to projects.