Peter Sagal

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Episode Appearances

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

Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! who conducts interviews and moderates news quiz 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!

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! conducting interviews and moderating news quiz game show”

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

“Regular host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! absent from this episode”

FBI Leadership and AccountabilityHumanoid Robot Performance BenchmarksEconomic Consumer Behavior Shifts

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

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

“Regular host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on spring break during this episode”

NASA Artemis II Moon MissionDrug Contamination in WaterwaysSupreme Court Political Visits

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Feb 14, 2026

Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons

“Regular host of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, absent from this episode to correct grammar on children's valentines”

U.S. Military Operations Against IranFAA Laser Technology DeploymentOlympic Games Drama and Athlete Conduct

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · Dec 30, 2025

253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025

“Guest coach in spontaneous speaking miniseries (episodes 197-203) teaching presence and responsive communication”

Facilitation and event managementToxic vs. healthy productivityDifficult conversation and dialogue skills

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Dec 16, 2025

We ask Peter about the guest who's most surprised him, plus other listener questions

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! answering listener questions about show evolution and personal experiences”

Podcast guest research and preparation strategiesShow evolution and talent management in long-running media propertiesRunning as mindfulness practice versus entertainment consumption

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Dec 10, 2025

HTDE: One-Liners and Free Throws

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! who shares personal airplane sleeping hack using pool noodles”

Airplane Sleep Optimization TechniquesCancer Treatment and Visible Side Effects ManagementHumor as Coping Mechanism for Health Challenges

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Oct 18, 2025

WWDTM: Anna Kendrick, Jeff Gordon, and more!

“Primary host of the NPR news quiz show conducting interviews and moderating games”

NASCAR racing history and driver developmentProfessional racing pit crew communication protocolsFilm directing and independent film production

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 20, 2025

WWDTM: Chip Caray

“Main host of the NPR news quiz show”

Ben & Jerry's Founder Exit and Corporate ActivismSkinny Jeans Fashion Trend ReturnApple AirPods Real-Time Translation Technology

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 17, 2025

HTDE: How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven, with Peter Sagal

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! who serves as official taste tester for the dishwasher lasagna experiment”

Dishwasher cooking methodsRetrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (no burp syndrome)Botox medical applications

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 13, 2025

WWDTM: Bob Costas

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! news quiz show”

Pharmaceutical advertising regulationReligious canonization and millennial saintsPet privacy and animal welfare

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