Digest

The episode of "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" begins with the introduction of the host, Peter Segal, and the guest caller, Mary Elizabeth. Mary Elizabeth plays "Who's Chiyoki?" where she must identify two out of three news quotes. The first quote is from a New York Times op-ed asking Joe Biden to step down from the Democratic nomination. The second quote is a message seen all over Barcelona as people there are telling tourists to go home. The third quote is from the Washington Post, stating that liking an Instagram model's bikini photos is now considered "micro cheating." Mary Elizabeth correctly identifies all three quotes and wins the prize. The panel then plays "Not My Job" where they answer questions about librarians. The hosts of the podcast "Vibecheck," Zach Stafford and Sam Sanders, are the guests and play for a listener. They answer questions about common librarian complaints, such as damaged books and difficult patrons. Sam Sanders wins the game for the listener. The episode concludes with "Lightning Fill in the Blank" where the panelists compete to answer as many news-related questions as possible in 60 seconds. Emmy Blotnik wins the game with 14 points. The episode ends with the panelists predicting what actor George Clooney will weigh in on next.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction and "Who's Chiyoki?"

This Chapter introduces the host, Peter Segal, and the guest caller, Mary Elizabeth. Mary Elizabeth plays "Who's Chiyoki?" where she must identify two out of three news quotes. The first quote is from a New York Times op-ed asking Joe Biden to step down from the Democratic nomination. The second quote is a message seen all over Barcelona as people there are telling tourists to go home. The third quote is from the Washington Post, stating that liking an Instagram model's bikini photos is now considered "micro cheating." Mary Elizabeth correctly identifies all three quotes and wins the prize.

00:10:21

Panel Plays "Not My Job"

This Chapter features the panel of comedians playing "Not My Job" where they answer questions about librarians. The hosts of the podcast "Vibecheck," Zach Stafford and Sam Sanders, are the guests and play for a listener. They answer questions about common librarian complaints, such as damaged books and difficult patrons. Sam Sanders wins the game for the listener.

00:12:29

Listener Game: "One Triple Eight, Wait Wait To Play"

This Chapter features the listener game "One Triple Eight, Wait Wait To Play" where a caller must pick the true story out of three. The stories are about Jane Fonda being found under ice in a grocery store in Norway, Elton John peeing in a bottle in a shoe store in Nice, and Joe Pesci eating 25 chicken parmesan sandwiches in a pizzeria in Bayon. The caller correctly identifies the true story about Elton John.

00:19:22

Interview with "Vibecheck" Hosts

This Chapter features an interview with Zach Stafford and Sam Sanders, the hosts of the podcast "Vibecheck." They discuss the origins of their podcast and what makes it unique. They also share their experiences with nude beaches and their thoughts on the importance of being open and honest in their conversations.

00:25:41

Panel Plays "Vibe Check"

This Chapter features the panel playing a game called "Vibe Check" where they answer questions about librarians. They answer questions about common librarian complaints, such as damaged books and difficult patrons. Sam Sanders wins the game for the listener.

00:30:20

Panel Plays "Lightning Fill in the Blank"

This Chapter features the panelists competing to answer as many news-related questions as possible in 60 seconds. Emmy Blotnik wins the game with 14 points.

00:46:22

Panel Predicts George Clooney's Next Op-Ed

This Chapter features the panelists predicting what actor George Clooney will weigh in on next. Emmy Blotnik predicts he will screw the wheels back on aircraft at Boeing, Tom Papa predicts he will weigh in on all the things Simone Biles is doing wrong on the beam, and Paula Poundstone predicts he will push Trump out.

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Q&A

• What is the name of the podcast hosted by Zach Stafford and Sam Sanders?

  The podcast is called "Vibecheck."

• What is the name of the listener game on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" where a caller must identify two out of three news quotes?

  The game is called "Who's Chiyoki?"

• What is the name of the game on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" where the panelists are asked questions about a job they know nothing about?

  The game is called "Not My Job."

• What is the name of the game on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" where the panelists compete to answer as many news-related questions as possible in 60 seconds?

  The game is called "Lightning Fill in the Blank."

• What is the name of the New York Times op-ed that asked Joe Biden to step down from the Democratic nomination?

  The op-ed was titled "Joe Biden Should Step Down."

• What is the message seen all over Barcelona as people there are telling tourists to go home?

  The message is "Go home."

• What is the term used in the Washington Post article to describe liking an Instagram model's bikini photos?

  The term is "micro cheating."

• What is the name of the listener game on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" where a caller must pick the true story out of three?

  The game is called "One Triple Eight, Wait Wait To Play."

• What is the name of the game on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" where the panelists answer questions about librarians?

  The game is called "Vibe Check."

• What is the name of the game on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" where the panelists compete to answer as many news-related questions as possible in 60 seconds?

  The game is called "Lightning Fill in the Blank."

Show Notes