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- Episode snapshot: who was on stage and where it was recorded
- Segment lineup: the games and stories you’ll hear
- Kali Reis goes from the ring to the tech floor: Not My Job at CES
- Funny and factual: panel highlights and memorable bits
- Short features that close the show
- Why this episode matters for fans of news comedy and podcasts
Recorded live in Chicago, this episode of Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me? mixes sharp satire, quirky quizzes and a surprise tech angle that keeps the audience laughing. Host Peter Sagal guides a lively conversation with a celebrated guest and a rotating panel of comedians and reporters. Below you’ll find the full episode rundown, the games played, and the highlights that made this show stand out.
Episode snapshot: who was on stage and where it was recorded
- Location: Recorded in Chicago before a live audience.
- Host: Peter Sagal.
- Judge & scorekeeper: Bill Kurtis.
- Not My Job guest: Kali Reis, actor and championship boxer.
- Panelists: Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, Luke Burbank.
- How to listen: The full episode audio is available via the player above.
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Segment lineup: the games and stories you’ll hear
The show stitches together news-based games, improvisation and short interviews. Here are the segments featured in this episode.
- Who’s Bill This Time — A recurring comic judging segment that pokes fun at current headlines.
- Panel Questions — The panel faces rapid-fire, newsy prompts and must find the funniest angle.
- Bluff the Listener — Panelists present three celebrity anecdotes; only one is true.
- Not My Job — Kali Reis answers three questions tied to a major tech trade show.
- Limericks — Bill Kurtis reads three comedic limericks inspired by the week’s headlines.
- Lightning Fill In The Blank — Quick news items that didn’t fit elsewhere on the program.
- Predictions — Panelists guess what we might discover on a future trip back to the Moon.
Kali Reis goes from the ring to the tech floor: Not My Job at CES
Kali Reis, known for roles in True Detective: North Country and Mercy, takes on a playful quiz about the Consumer Electronics Show.
What made this Not My Job different
- Reis brings both wit and real-world curiosity to three CES-themed questions.
- The segment mixes pop culture with consumer tech trends.
- Watch for unexpected observations from an actor with a championship boxing background.
Funny and factual: panel highlights and memorable bits
The panel rounds blended sharp commentary with absurdity. Highlights include:
- A fast-paced riff about unusual animal facts.
- A comic take on a loosened-up network news moment.
- A clever bluff where the audience tries to spot the true celebrity story.
Short features that close the show
These bite-sized pieces kept the energy high as the episode wrapped up.
- Limericks: Three topical limericks read by Bill Kurtis. Titles included playful jabs at public figures and odd events.
- Lightning Fill In The Blank: A rapid assortment of odd news that didn’t fit earlier segments.
- Predictions: Panelists offered imaginative forecasts about lunar exploration and what we might find on the Moon.
Why this episode matters for fans of news comedy and podcasts
This installment captures the essential Wait Wait formula: topical humor, sharp panel chemistry and a surprise mix-in of celebrity perspective. It’s a quick way to stay current and laugh at the world.
