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Recorded live in Chicago, this week’s episode brings a room full of laughs, clever news games, and a star guest who turns the mic into pure energy. Expect quick-fire headlines, playful deception, and a comedy challenge that celebrates women in comics.
Who was on stage: hosts, judges, and the guest star
- Peter Sagal returned as host, steering the show with his familiar wit.
- Bill Kurtis served as judge and scorekeeper, reading limericks and keeping the pace tight.
- Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish joined as the Not My Job guest, bringing big laughs.
- Panelists included Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone, and Roxanne Roberts.
- An audio link for the full broadcast was provided for listeners who want the entire episode experience.
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Highlights and signature games from the broadcast
The episode mixed inventive headlines with classic segments. Each game landed moments of surprise and genuine laughs.
Headline round: playful takes on odd news
- A story riffing on a scandalous-sounding email thread.
- Coverage of an unexpectedly religious film festival.
- An item celebrating a bizarre or ironic wreck.
Bluffing game: three Tallulah tales
Panelists spun three accounts focused on a woman named Tallulah. Listeners had to pick the real story. Only one tale was true, the rest were clever fabrications.
Guest feature: Tiffany Haddish tackles comic-strip trivia
Tiffany Haddish took part in the show’s signature “Not My Job” challenge. The segment matched the star’s high energy with a playful quiz about comic strips led by women.
- The game was framed as a mash-up between a hit comedy and newspaper comics.
- Three questions tested knowledge of female-fronted strips, mixing pop-culture banter with surprising facts.
- Haddish’s comedic instincts drove punchlines and genuine answers throughout.
Panel challenges, musical choices, and quirky design topics
- A panel prompt explored a strange design flaw tied to flatulence.
- Another set of prompts included a makeover for old sweatshirts and a discussion about saxophone music at weddings.
Limericks and rapid-fire news bites
Bill Kurtis delivered three news-themed limericks that ranged from beach musings to household mishaps. Each was short, clever, and tied to recent oddities in the press.
- A seaside-themed limerick about depth and discovery.
- A verse about a mysterious lights-out moment.
- A stanza riffing on a starchy remedy for the common cold.
The show also included a lightning round of fill-in-the-blank items to cover quick news items that didn’t fit elsewhere.
Audience and panel predictions
As a playful wager, panelists made a forecast about a high-profile cultural choice: which movie the Pope might claim as his favorite in 2026. The segment mixed satire with earnest speculation.
