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- Where and who: live show details from Chicago
- Core games and segments to watch for
- Inside the Bluff the Listener round
- Not My Job: Brandi Carlile’s playful challenge
- Panel rounds, new excuses and quick-fire humor
- Limericks, lightning round and odd headlines
- Predictions: what’s next for Bill Kurtis?
- How to catch the episode and what to expect
The latest episode was recorded live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal and longtime judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis. Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile joined as the Not My Job guest. Panelists included Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad and Paula Poundstone. Listen to the full episode via the audio link on the page for the complete show.
Where and who: live show details from Chicago
This episode was captured in front of a live audience in Chicago. Peter Sagal led the hour. Bill Kurtis returned as judge and scorekeeper. The panelists brought jokes, facts and quick thinking.
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- Guest star: Brandi Carlile, discussing music and more.
- Panelists: Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, Paula Poundstone.
- Format: The usual news quiz plus specialty rounds.
Core games and segments to watch for
The show balanced playful trivia and absurd headlines. Regular features returned in refreshed form. Each segment offered a mix of humor and current events.
- Panel Questions: Short quizzes about recent news.
- Bluff the Listener: Three stories with only one truth.
- Not My Job: An oddball interview game for the guest.
- Limericks: News-inspired poetic jokes read aloud.
- Lightning Fill In The Blank: Rapid-fire bits covering leftover headlines.
- Predictions: Panelists guess what Bill Kurtis will do next.
Inside the Bluff the Listener round
Panelists each deliver a short tale about a news item altered by a single-letter twist. Two stories are invented. One is real. The listener must identify the truth. The round blends wordplay with surprise.
Not My Job: Brandi Carlile’s playful challenge
Brandi Carlile stepped in for the Not My Job segment. The game riffed on her new album, which inspired a themed challenge. Instead of music trivia, she tackled questions about retail returns.
- The game name echoed the album’s title and sense of return.
- Contest questions tested knowledge of outlandish return stories.
- Brandi mixed humor with sharp observations about people and purchases.
Not My Job showcased the guest’s personality as much as her anecdotes.
Panel rounds, new excuses and quick-fire humor
Panel Questions included a scenario about a fresh test-day excuse. Expect witty banter and clever wrong answers. The show’s tone stayed lively and conversational.
Limericks, lightning round and odd headlines
Bill Kurtis read three news-themed limericks during his segment. Each limerick had a playful headline hook.
- License to Be Embarrassed — a limerick about public blunders.
- A Name Spelled Any Other Way — wordplay on identity and error.
- The Dangers of Getting Down — a comedic cautionary verse.
The Lightning Fill In The Blank portion covered miscellaneous news the show couldn’t fit elsewhere. It served as a rapid wrap of odd and timely items.
Predictions: what’s next for Bill Kurtis?
Panelists made light-hearted forecasts about Bill Kurtis‘s next moves. The predictions mixed sincere admiration with playful speculation.
How to catch the episode and what to expect
For the full experience, play the audio embedded above on the page. Expect witty exchanges, topical jokes and a mix of prepared bits and off-the-cuff moments. Fans of news quizzes and comedic interviews will find plenty to enjoy.
