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Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.
In That Scene with Dan Patrick, legendary sports broadcaster Dan Patrick chats with celebrated actors and filmmakers to break down some of the most iconic scenes from their careers. Listen in as they share their early reactions to the script, details about how the scene actually got made, their response to watching it on screen for the first time, and reflections on the scene's impact -- both personal and cultural. With Dan Patrick’s humor and passion for movies guiding the conversation, lis ...
NPR's weekly news quiz. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians. And if you can't get enough, try our new mid-week show, Everyone & Their Mom. Each Wednesday, host Emma Choi takes the story everyone's talking about and uses it as an excuse to hang out with culture makers, Wait Wait panelists, and hilarious new comedians. Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes al ...
Comedian Felipe Esparza talks with random people he finds interesting. It might be somebody kind of famous or it might be that homeless guy at the end of your street who you walk past every day without saying hello. Everyone has a story to tell about how they got where they are, no matter who they are.
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MIC DIAZ PRESENTS JAM SESSIONS: VALENTINE’S SPECIAL Friday, February 12 at 8 PM [ LIVE PERFORMANCES ] We are getting closer and closer to Valentine’s Day. Get you Valentine’s Day weekend started with a love serenade ready to get you in the mood! Featuring some of SoCal’s best local artists performing your favorites, tonight’s show is very special. Whether you are with your significant other or not, let our SoCal musicians and vocalists chase your worries away and make you feel warm and fuzzy ...
On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.By NPR
Up and coming comedians Rene Vaca and Ken Flores join the podcast this week to talk about where they started and what's been happening since their standup clips started to go viral. Go check them out at a show near you! LINKS Rene Vaca - @ReneVacaComedy Ken Flores - @KenFlores300 Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo Torres - @Rodrig…
On this week's episode, guest host Karen Chee talks with legendary actor Sam Waterston about Law & Order, how to look good in a stovepipe hat, and where to see raccoons doing Shakespeare. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.By NPR
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Ep 428 - George Perez and Willie Barcena
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Our long-time friends, comedians George Perez and Willie Barcena both returned to the podcast this week to shoot the sh*t and to promote their upcoming show they're doing together at the Comedy Store in April. Go follow them and check out their live shows whenever they come to your town. LINKS George Perez - @GeorgePComedy (IG) Willie Barcena - @Wi…
Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named Rick. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.By NPR
Our good friend, Melissa Villasenor, joined us on the podcast this week! She talked about her time on SNL, going back on the road touring, and her new book, "Whoops I'm Awesome", available in stores and online. LINKS Melissa Villasenor - @MelissaVComedy (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG)…
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The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition
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On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV. From The Bachelor to The Kardashians, we leave no stone unturned and no suite un-fantasied.By NPR
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Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class
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At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our three questions about puzzles correctly, she'll win the inaugural Nobel Pieces Prize. A message to listeners: a recent error with Apple Podcasts meant you might n…
Our very good friend, comedian Marcella Arguello, joined us in studio this week to promote her new HBO 1/2 hour special called "Bitch, Grow Up". If you've seen me live over the past 10 years, you've probably seen her opening for me here and there. She's funny, she's tall and she's making Salvis proud. By the way, we were doing this show during a cr…
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith.By NPR
The hilarious Ms. Pat joins the What's Up Fool? Podcast to talk about the season 3 premiere of her hit show The Ms. Pat Show on BET+ that starts today! She also offers her advice on dealing with cancel culture and tries to help Felipe with a little hygiene problem... LINKS Ms. Pat - @ComedienneMsPat (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo…
Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Plus we ask Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel if you should be self conscious about your bad taste in music.By NPR
We got to know comedian Ralph Barbosa this week, his upbringing, his quick rise in comedy (even before the George thing) and how he feels about people putting him on a pedestal too soon. LINKS Ralph Barbosa - @RalphBarbosa03 (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)…
Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's in, but can she answer our questions about advice columns?By NPR
Our friend, comedian & DJ - DJ Cooch - joined us in the What's Up Fool? studio this week to talk about how he got started and what he's doing next. LINKS DJ Cooch (Jorge Marroquin) - @DJCooch (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)By All Things Comedy
Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she's now executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our three questions about blue jeans? Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.By NPR
No guest again this week. We get into some good shit though... SPONSOR: DraftKings Sportsbook - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOOL. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the NFL Divisional Round and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code FOOL. Minimum age and eligibility restrictions ap…
Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill KurtisBy NPR
Billy Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any room he's in. His new movie is 80 For Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch? Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.np…
No guest this week and who the hell knows what our topic is... but we had fun. LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)By All Things Comedy
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Soccer skills on the basketball court, with Donny Marshall
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Most people know about Donny Marshall's time in the NBA and his current broadcast career, but did you know that this basketball forward got his start on the soccer field? In this episode, learn how Donny's time playing soccer made him a better basketball player and why he ultimately decided to transition to a life on the court. Photo of Donny Marsh…
Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting botox. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.By NPR
We've got comedy influencer/comedy content creator Concrete in our studio this week. He talks all about how he got into the world of content creation, how he hustles every day to keep it going and growing, and how he's starting to move in new directions like traditional stand-up comedy. LINKS Concrete - @ConcreteLive (IG) @ConcreteComedy (TikTok) F…
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From Soccertown USA to the World Cup, with Tony Meola
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Tony grew up playing every sport he could. He was captain of his high school's basketball team, an all-state baseball player and one of the top ten high school soccer players in New Jersey. He attended The University of Virginia on a soccer and baseball scholarship, where he trained with coach Bruce Arena for two years before joining the U.S. Men's…
Guest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes. Plus we get to the bottom of the Masters tournament mistaken identity kerfuffle.By NPR
Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey. Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.…
