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51 snips
May 9, 2026 • 48min

Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

They unpack Spirit Airlines abruptly shutting down and stranded passengers. A lively conversation celebrates the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon and its origins. Quick news quizzes, limericks, and a goofy segment about cereal box toys add rapid-fire laughs.
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58 snips
May 2, 2026 • 48min

We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!

A live San Diego show featuring a comedic interview with Ron Burgundy about his roots and charity work. A listener contest tests knowledge of quirky news quotes. Panelists bluff a caller with three strange stories and play a rapid-fire news fill-in round. Anchorman-themed trivia and limerick wordplay add unexpected laughs.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 27min

HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes

Mike Conley, NBA pro famed for his elaborate personalized handshakes, shares how he creates and remembers signature greetings. He coaches a caller on handshake alternatives and etiquette. The conversation also touches on mourning a beloved discontinued breakfast burrito and how to find closure through memory and gratitude.
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Apr 25, 2026 • 47min

We go to confessional with Father James Martin

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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Apr 18, 2026 • 47min

We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup

They trade stories about jet-skiing with the Stanley Cup and the wild life of its keeper. Panelists spar over a reported clash involving the Pope and poke fun at AI giving bad medical advice. The show dives into stolen Fabergé lore, bizarre pilot radio antics, and debates about leftover Airbnb food. Quickfire trivia and limericks add fast, silly rounds.
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Apr 15, 2026 • 18min

HTDE: Crushes and Smells

Claire Dumarc, researcher at University Paris-Saclay who studies olfaction. She explains whether smells really linger and how the nose breaks down odors. The conversation also touches on why we stop noticing our own scent and why vanilla is so widely liked. Plus a lighthearted story about telling someone you like them that wraps the segment.
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Apr 11, 2026 • 47min

Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

Andy Richter, comedian and actor known for improv and Dancing with the Stars, joins for wild spring break fun. He recounts his DWTS prep and fan reactions. He aces Gene Kelly trivia and shares funny anecdotes. Panelists riff on quirky tech gadgets and odd news items in short, playful segments.
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Apr 4, 2026 • 48min

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn, actor and writer known for Your Friends and Neighbors, joins to share funny on-set stories and career highlights. She recalls casing Steve Martin’s house and racing through Aaron Sorkin dialogue. The conversation also includes lively quiz games and playful news-based challenges that keep things fast and funny.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 26min

HTDE: Sheets and Blankets

Carlo Cattonio, a private investigator and senior VP at Bo Dietl and Associates, lends professional investigative know-how. He recommends surveillance and step-by-step observation. The conversation covers camera selection, reviewing nighttime footage, and how sleep positions and bedding layers cause the cover-swapping mystery. Practical fixes for temperature-driven blanket behavior are discussed.
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38 snips
Mar 28, 2026 • 47min

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

Joyelle Nicole Johnson, comedian and lively panelist, brings sharp wit and quick answers. She cracks jokes during quiz rounds and plays Bluff the Listener with playful inventiveness. Expect rapid-fire fill-in-the-blank fun, limerick challenges, and humorous takes on robot teachers and canceled TV seasons.

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