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How To Do Everything

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Half advice show. Half survival guide. Half absurdity-fest. (Wait, how does this work again? We're not numbers people.) Each episode, we answer all your burning questions, from how to survive a public bathroom to how to get close to a panda. When we don't know the answer, which is roughly 92% of the time (again, not numbers people), we bring in overqualified experts to help out. So you'll eventually walk away knowing how to do <em>everything.</em> That's what happens when you're one & a half shows. From the team at <em>Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!</em><br><br><em> Support public media by joining NPR+ at </em><a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" ><em>plus.npr.org</em></a><em>. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for How To Do Everything.</em>

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  • Burritos and Handshakes

    29 abr 2026, 7:00 · 26 min

    Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish.<br/><br/><br>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Crushes and Smells

    15 abr 2026, 7:00 · 17 min

    This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?<br/><br/><br>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Sheets and Blankets

    1 abr 2026, 7:00 · 25 min

    This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Crickets and Clowns

    18 mar 2026, 7:00 · 17 min

    This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks.<br/><br/>Featuring <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691264240/outsider-animals?srsltid=AfmBOooUjhGJwoe9qr9YuyDmiPs1r3JqycuH3hOzhaeW61p2w0P5ZUme"target="_blank" >Marlene Zuk</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/proctor_art/"target="_blank" >Julie Proctor</a>.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • The Breakfast Rule

    4 mar 2026, 8:00 · 23 min

    This week: How the <em>Wait, Wait</em> team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem.<br/><br/><p dir="ltr">Featuring author <a href="https://shadycharacters.co.uk/books/"target="_blank" >Keith Houston</a>.<p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

    18 feb 2026, 8:00 · 18 min

    More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy snowboarders couldn't land without.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Forks and Ice Masters

    11 feb 2026, 8:00 · 18 min

    This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><br><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Torches and Ski Jumps

    4 feb 2026, 8:00 · 23 min

    Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Eggs and Bald Eagles

    17 dic 2025, 8:00 · 19 min

    <p dir="ltr">[Headphones recommended for this episode] Closing out the season with another episode from the archives: Mike and Ian learn how to clean the greatest ceiling in the world and help a listener decide if they should go to the gym or stay in bed.<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. <br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. Production from Nadia Wilson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • One-Liners and Free Throws

    10 dic 2025, 8:00 · 26 min

    Ian and Mike help a listener lighten the mood with her clients, help another listener mess with an opponent’s free throw shot, and Peter Sagal shares his secret for falling asleep on an airplane.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson and Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Volcanoes and Roosters

    3 dic 2025, 8:00 · 18 min

    <p dir="ltr">This week from the archives: how to make s’mores with a volcano. Plus a barn animal sanctuary worker wants to know how to live harmoniously with roosters.<br/><br/><br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. <br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Carsickness And Traffic Jams

    26 nov 2025, 8:00 · 19 min

    <p dir="ltr">Ian and Mike look to the skies to help a listener solve her problem with motion sickness. Plus, a survivor of the longest recorded traffic jam in history shares how she got through it.<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson and Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • The Gilligan Rule

    19 nov 2025, 8:00 · 16 min

    This week from the archives: a fire captain puts out a fire with the help of an unexpected beverage, showrunner Vince Gilligan discloses when it’s appropriate to drop a spoiler, and what ever happened to the lost fourth Rice Krispie elf?<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><br>The first-ever NPR Pod Club Awards are coming up, and YOU get to crown the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Vote for our show <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/11/13/g-s1-97569/favorite-podcast-awards-voting"target="_blank" >here</a>!<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait</em>…<em>Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything </em>is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Stephen Tobias. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Broadway Musicals And Best In Show

    12 nov 2025, 8:00 · 18 min

    <p dir="ltr">This week: A Broadway star tells us how he finished the New York Marathon and then performed in two shows back to back, a wife seeks advice on how best to shave her hairy companion, plus, are the lyrics to Bye Bye Birdie what we think they are?<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava and Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<p dir="ltr">******<br><p dir="ltr">And if you’d like us to be your out of office emergency contact, use this copy:<p dir="ltr">“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.”<br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Talent Shows & Phone Call Etiquette

    5 nov 2025, 8:00 · 19 min

    This week from the archives: how to stand out at a talent show, how to go to the bathroom during an important phone call, and an unlikely way to check the Wifi on a plane. Plus a “where is he now” 12 years later. <br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><br><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. This episode was produced by Blythe Haaga. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/><br>And if you’d like us to be your out of office emergency contact, here’s the copy:<br/><br/><br>“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.”<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Motivation, Secret Messages, and Stealing Your Thunder

    29 oct 2025, 7:00 · 17 min

    <p dir="ltr">This week: Filmmaker Alice Wu shares a clever trick to help you finally finish that thing you’ve been working on, why teenagers are taking over the comments sections of old podcast episodes, and the origins of the phrase “steal your thunder”. Plus we continue in our quest to be your out of office emergency contact.<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava and Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<p dir="ltr">******<p dir="ltr">(Once again) after listening:<p dir="ltr">“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.”<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Signs of Winter, Mystery Smells, and Blimps At Night

    22 oct 2025, 7:00 · 23 min

    <p dir="ltr">This week from the archives:  Mike and Ian search for signs of winter, and Peter test-smells a mystery scent from a professional flavor chemist. Plus a Goodyear blimp pilot reveals more than you’d ever think to ask about blimps including where they go to sleep at night.<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. This episode was produced by Gillian Donovan. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Earthquakes, Dentists, and How To Talk To Your Dog

    15 oct 2025, 7:00 · 27 min

    <p dir="ltr">On today’s episode: a bold new way to help out when an earthquake hits, and Mike and Ian help out a listener with the help of a friendly dentist and a dog named Stella. Plus, our continuing commitment to be your Out of Office emergency contact turns into a surprise birthday celebration.<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.<p dir="ltr"><br><p dir="ltr">******<p dir="ltr">(Once again) after listening:<p dir="ltr">“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.”<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Snack Bags, Shrek and Barry Manilow

    8 oct 2025, 7:00 · 20 min

    This week from the archives, Mike and Ian help a high school student nail his performance in the school play. Plus, a listener asks how to compose a catchy jingle, so Barry Manilow joins the show to help out. And a quick tip on how to open your pesky bag of chips.<br/><br/><br>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><br><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • AI, War, and Exercise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger

    1 oct 2025, 8:00 · 26 min

    On today’s episode, how to get rid of Google’s AI summaries, and we help a listener who wants to exercise in her car during a long commute–with an assist from a very overqualified exerciser and a very overqualified driver. Plus we talk about a possible connection between pizza and war with <em>The Washington Post</em>’s Tim Carman.<br/><br/>You can check out Tim’s piece <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/07/01/pentagon-pizza-tracker-orders-military/"target="_blank" >here</a> and Juan's training routine <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KLJW_wz00-QdTqfz8McDAS2pJgTLuW3QFZi-EqFp2ak/edit?tab=t.0"target="_blank" >here</a>. And you can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>******<br/><br/>(Once again) after listening:<br/><br/>“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.”<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Apple Stores, Cow Chips and Miracles

    24 sept 2025, 8:00 · 15 min

    <p dir="ltr">On today’s episode from the archives, Apple’s top-secret guide on how to be a human being. Plus, how (not) to scam the airlines, and a competition you might want to avoid.<br><p dir="ltr">You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br><p dir="ltr"><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<p dir="ltr"> How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven, with Peter Sagal

    17 sept 2025, 8:00 · 24 min

    Today, Mike and Ian recruit the help of legendary Taste-Tester-Turned-Public-Radio-Host Peter Sagal to rate a new, unorthodox approach to making lasagna. Plus, a listener calls in claiming he’s physically incapable of burping, so the guys ask a medical professional to help him out.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>******<br/><br/>(Once again) after listening:<br/><br/>“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.”<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Gum, Frogs and Fred Armisen

    10 sept 2025, 8:00 · 13 min

    On today’s episode from the archives, Fred Armisen helps a grad student set up her wifi router. Tips on how to keep your milk fresh using nature’s little creatures, and how to tie your hair up <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIgIgYNdD5E&ab_channel=JamesNickel"target="_blank" >stress-free</a>. Plus, we finally answer the burning question: does gum really stay in your stomach for 7 years?<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón

    3 sept 2025, 8:00 · 20 min

    We are so back! <em>How To Do Everything</em> returns for a packed second season. This episode, one listener asks Mike and Ian how to write the perfect “out of office” message. So, they confer with the highest language authority in the land, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.<br/><br/>Comedians Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon join the show to answer your couple’s advice questions, some stranger than others. Plus, a fashion tip for your post-Labor Day needs.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! </em>featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>******<br/><br/>After listening:<br/><br/>“I am OOO from (INSERT DATES HERE). For any urgent concerns, please email Mike and Ian at <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. Please bear in mind that Mike and Ian don’t know anything about anything and their help may in fact make your urgent concern worse, but they did promise to answer any email they get from this out of office message.” <br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • "How To Do Everything" is so back

    27 ago 2025, 15:35 · 2 min

    <em>How To Do Everything</em> is back for season two! With more taste tests, more life hacks and more help for our beloved listeners. This season, Rick Ross gives advice to The Pope, Arnold Schwarzenegger helps a listener work out, Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon host couples therapy and poet laureate Ada Limón drafts the perfect “out of office” message. Seriously, this time around, we’re saving lives.<br/><br/>First episode drops next week. You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

    18 jul 2025, 17:23 · 2 min

    Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this essential American service survive and thrive. Visit <a href="http://donate.npr.org"target="_blank" >donate.npr.org</a> now. <br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Heckling, Yawning, and Imitating, with James Austin Johnson and Patton Oswalt

    15 ene 2025, 8:00 · 27 min

    On our season finale, when a young listener has a question on behalf of her fifth grade class, we call up an old friend/chimp butt expert to help her out. And Saturday Night Live's James Austin Johnson walks us through his hilarious Donald Trump impression to tend to a listener's curiosities. Plus, Mike and Ian are stressed about some (cryptic) hate mail, so they call Patton Oswalt for some words of encouragement.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>. And not to fear, we will be returning for season two. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/waitwaitnpr"target="_blank" >@waitwaitnpr</a> on Instagram for updates on how to stay in touch in the meantime.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Pee-Rex

    8 ene 2025, 8:00 · 14 min

    Today from the archives, a chance to win a free t-shirt if you have a sharp ear for dinosaur moans. And we help a listener with a question about public bathrooms. Plus, why both "Nathaniel" and "Phyllis Isabel Gertrude" are statistically awful names for a child.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Don't Get in the Fridge, with Jesse Eisenberg

    1 ene 2025, 8:00 · 24 min

    Ringing in 2025: Mike and Ian knock out a New Year's resolution with the help of filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg, and a listener calls in to settle a high-stakes bet on the sturdiness of honeybees. Also, the world's northernmost towns are in the middle of months-long darkness. To learn how to survive it, we call an astrophysicist who spent six months in complete Antarctic darkness.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Moo-ey Christmas!

    25 dic 2024, 8:00 · 10 min

    From the archives: When cows need help, Ian and Mike create a Christmas miracle, with the help of some adorable reinforcements.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • A Holiday Special with the NFL's Gerald McCoy and the NPR's Peter Sagal

    18 dic 2024, 8:00 · 17 min

    On this week's archive episode, Mike and Ian learn about a unique Catalonian Christmas tradition that celebrates nature's calling. And when a listener calls into question her boyfriend's family traditions, Peter Sagal steps in to give a final ruling. Plus, NFL defensive tackle Gerald McCoy on how to show someone that you care.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • The Perfect Christmas Present with James Patterson and Gillian Flynn

    11 dic 2024, 8:00 · 20 min

    On today's episode, Charlie needs help writing a children's book for his wife. So, Mike and Ian call up some of the greatest minds in modern literature, Gillian Flynn and James Patterson. Plus, a slippery way to stay warm on your run and a cool trick to avoid saying "you guys".<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Hollywood's Mommy Problems

    4 dic 2024, 8:00 · 18 min

    On today's archive episode, when one listener wonders how TV shows get a hold of actors' childhood photos, Mike and Ian ring up a Hollywood mom. Plus, one listener needs help keeping his Velcro bag quiet, so we call in the military.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • The Friendliest Sound in the World, with Olympic medalist Molly Seidel

    27 nov 2024, 8:00 · 22 min

    This week on <em>How To Do Everything</em>, a listener calls in asking how to avoid startling innocent pedestrians when she goes on runs. So Mike and Ian recruit the help of an Olympic marathoner and one of Hollywood's most iconic composers. Plus, an update from you (party people) on the "you guys" fast.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Fiddlin', Gruntin', Snorin', and Carlin' with David Axelrod

    20 nov 2024, 8:00 · 19 min

    This week from the archives, how to instantly summon 40 worms from the ground. Plus, former Obama advisor David Axelrod addresses listener concerns about engaging with their despised family over the Thanksgiving table. And, when a listener asks how to make his name more memorable, the guys recruit an expert of musical mnemonics.<br/><br/>Also! We've loved hearing from so many of you about joining our "You Guys" fast. This is an archive episode, and we'll have an update for you... fellow humans next week. In the meantime, you can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart

    13 nov 2024, 8:00 · 15 min

    Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of the year without sunlight, until Mayor Pierfranco Midali decided to make his own sun.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White and Robert Neuhaus.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Bear Grylls stays (disgustingly) hydrated

    6 nov 2024, 8:00 · 16 min

    This week from the archives, all things wilderness survival. Mike and Ian take a trip to Denali National Park in Alaska to learn how to survive a bear attack. And when a listener asks how to quench thirst if they're stranded in the desert, another kind of Bear (Grylls) walks them through it. Plus, how to discover a new species with the help of some bloodsuckers.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Josh Gad defeats earworms, and we make a pitch to Pete Buttigieg

    30 oct 2024, 0:00 · 21 min

    This week on the show, when a mother can't get her four-year-old's favorite song out of her head, Mike and Ian call up Broadway's beloved Josh Gad to help. Plus, Ian has a formal request for the Secretary of Transportation, and the guys find a tip to quell those pesky election mailers.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • BONUS: Halloween with Amy Sedaris

    28 oct 2024, 19:33 · 6 min

    On this Halloween bonus episode of <em>How To Do Everything</em>, comedian Amy Sedaris tells Mike and Ian how to terrify the neighborhood children, and they bring in <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> Judge and Scorekeeper Bill Kurtis for help.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

  • Pumpkins, Spiders and Henry Winkler

    23 oct 2024, 0:00 · 24 min

    This week from the archives, a teenage math wiz helps Mike and Ian optimize the Reese's chocolate pumpkin, and a tip on the spookiest (and most strategic) way to heal an open wound. Plus, when one listener wants to know how to look cool, the guys call up the Fonz himself.<br/><br/>You can email your burning questions to <a href="mailto:howto@npr.org"target="_blank" >howto@npr.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>How To Do Everything</em> is available without sponsor messages for supporters of <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me+</em>, who also get bonus episodes of <em>Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!</em> featuring exclusive games, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up and support NPR at <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>How To Do Everything<em> is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.</em><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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