Peter Segal

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Cinephobe TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Episode Appearances

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

We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life

“Host of NPR news quiz show; conducted interviews and moderated games throughout episode”

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! · Apr 18, 2026

We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup

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

AI Chatbot Medical MisinformationStanley Cup Tradition and GlobalizationSwiss Cheese Manufacturing Standards

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Cinephobe · Mar 12, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 303: Tommy Boy

“Directed Tommy Boy; wrote seven-page apology letter to Farley about refusing to direct his subsequent projects”

SNL-to-Film Pipeline and Sketch-to-Feature AdaptationPhysical Comedy and Stunt Performance in 1990s CinemaHome Video Revenue Models and Theatrical vs. Ancillary Market Performance

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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 4, 2026

#4656 Worth Than Ever

“Wait Wait Don't Tell Me host; Luke replaced him last-minute at Midland, Michigan event”

Comic strip history and cultural significanceSports apparel quality and manufacturing standardsProduct discontinuation and consumer backlash

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

WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice

“Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! who conducted interviews and moderated games”

Sports Broadcasting Career DevelopmentOlympic Competition PsychologyBaseball Hall of Fame Selection Process

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

WWDTM: Ally the Piper

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

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! · Sep 27, 2025

WWDTM: Cynthia Nixon

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

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

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

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

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