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Julio Torres

Episode Date: October 1, 2022

Julio Torres, creator and star of HBO's Los Espookys, plays our game about The Addams Family called, "Los Ookys." Joining him are panelists Tom Papa,...

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Everyone & Spoons

Episode Date: September 28, 2022

Comedian Hoja Lopez and Emma get salty with the latest spoon technology and test out new talents nobody asked for.Learn more about sponsor message cho...

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Michael Strahan

Episode Date: September 24, 2022

Michael Strahan, NFL legend and Good Morning America host, Michael plays our game called "Strahan? Meet Stray Hams" Three questions about wild hogs....

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Everyone & A Giant Worm

Episode Date: September 21, 2022

Comedian Karen Chee and Emma meet a giant worm and learn how to write a spooky children's book.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoice...

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Mo Amer

Episode Date: September 17, 2022

Groundbreaking Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer, star of the Netflix series Mo, joins us at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago along with panelist...

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Everyone & Time Capsules

Episode Date: September 14, 2022

Emma talks to comedian Hari Kondabolu about time capsules: lost, found, and in the case of Andy Warhol, unintentional.Learn more about sponsor message...

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Everyone & Ostrich Escape

Episode Date: September 7, 2022

Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma to outsmart a runaway Ostrich and learn how to prepare for the role of a lifetime.Learn more about sponsor message...

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Chris Estrada

Episode Date: September 3, 2022

Chris Estrada, comedian and creator of Hulu's This Fool, plays our game called, "This Fool, Meet April Fools!" He is joined by panelists Skyler Higley...

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Everyone & Names

Episode Date: August 31, 2022

Comedian Peter Grosz joins Emma to spell check your kid's name and shop for the perfect tattoo.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoice...

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Everyone & School

Episode Date: August 24, 2022

Emma gets ready for a new school year by revisiting lessons from Everyone & Their Mom! We learn how rats help each other, how dolphins say hi to their...

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More Best of Not My Job

Episode Date: August 20, 2022

Wait Wait prepares for a return to full time live performances by reliving some of our favorite guests who joined us in front of live audiences.Learn...

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Best of Not My Job

Episode Date: August 13, 2022

Steve Buscemi, Lars Ulrich, Aidy Bryant, Alan Cummings, and Jeff Daniels play Not My Job.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/...

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Everyone & Asparagus

Episode Date: August 10, 2022

Comedian Marie Faustin and Emma learn the future from a bunch of asparagus and meet a mystery person while Emma's mom stops by with a helpful tip.Lear...

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Robin Thede

Episode Date: August 6, 2022

Robin Thede, creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show, plays our game about Bob Ross, "A White Dude Painting Show," along with guest host Negin Farsad and...

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Everyone & Socks

Episode Date: August 3, 2022

Comedian Alzo Slade and Emma seek legal counsel from 'The People's Court' Judge Marilyn Milian and pass judgment on an unfair pair of socks and a bad...

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Jeremy Allen White

Episode Date: July 30, 2022

Jeremy Allen White, star of Hulu's The Bear plays our game called "Please Look After This Bear" three questions about Paddington Bear. He is joined by...

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Everyone & Van Gogh

Episode Date: July 27, 2022

Comedian Vinny Thomas and Emma discover Van Gogh's ghost and get inspired by an artist with a selfie stick.Learn more about sponsor message choices: p...

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Nathan Lane

Episode Date: July 23, 2022

Nathan Lane, star of stage and screen, plays our game about Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. He is joined by guest host Tom Papa and panelists...