Bill Curtis

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark The Drop the Needle Podcast

Episode Appearances

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 16, 2026

We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life

“Voice announcer for the show; read quiz questions and provided scoring updates”

Jeopardy! hosting challenges and skill requirementsH&R Block corporate history and tax preparation industryGame show production and contestant management

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 9, 2026

Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

“Announcer who reads news quotes and questions for the show's games”

Spirit Airlines BankruptcyPope Francis Banking and BureaucracyAI Security Camera Misidentification

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 2, 2026

We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!

“Legendary news anchor and Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! judge, retiring from show, narrated Anchorman documentaries”

King Charles III State Visit to United StatesLuxury Real Estate Market - $400 Million MansionAutomotive Safety - Rear Window Elimination

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 25, 2026

We go to confessional with Father James Martin

“Public address announcer reading quiz questions and game prompts”

FBI Leadership and AccountabilityHumanoid Robot Performance BenchmarksEconomic Consumer Behavior Shifts

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 11, 2026

Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

“Guest scorekeeper providing trivia answers and commentary”

Movie Musical Genre RevivalCelebrity Career Longevity StrategiesStreaming Platform Accessibility

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 4, 2026

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

“Public address announcer reading news quotes and game questions throughout episode”

NASA Artemis II Moon MissionDrug Contamination in WaterwaysSupreme Court Political Visits

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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark · Apr 1, 2026

Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 90: Peak Experience

“Narrator of Cold Case Files; Georgia paid premium for his narration despite free availability on YouTube”

The DeFeo family murders (Amityville Horror real crime)Psychopathic personality disorder vs. legal insanity defensePost-WWII cultural desensitization and true crime consumption

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Oct 25, 2025

WWDTM: Ally the Piper

“Voice and announcer for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Louvre Museum heist and art theft securityWhite House East Wing renovation and ballroom constructionNBA gambling ring and organized crime involvement in professional sports

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Oct 4, 2025

WWDTM: Becca Mann

“Public address announcer and voice actor for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

AI-Generated Performers in EntertainmentMilitary Leadership and Appearance StandardsWorkplace Shoe Policies and Office Culture

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 27, 2025

WWDTM: Cynthia Nixon

“Public address announcer and quiz master for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Broadway Theater Economics and Profitability CrisisSex and the City Cultural Impact and LegacyLuxury Fashion Pricing and Shrinkflation

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 6, 2025

WWDTM: Reneé Rapp

“Voice announcer and quiz reader for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Binge-watching and mental health benefitsMusic criticism and online harassmentFamilect linguistics

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The Drop the Needle Podcast · Apr 10, 2025

36: Ep. 34 - Part 2 - John St. Augustine's Inspiring Musical Journey

“Met John St. Augustine at John Denver event and collaborated on Earth Matters series”

Mentorship and Personal DevelopmentMusic as Life Narrative FrameworkRadio Broadcasting and Media Careers

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