Episodes

  • Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo

    Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
    Feb 7 2026
    This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro prepare for the big game by eating goo

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    48 mins
  • HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps

    HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
    Feb 4 2026
    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.


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    How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson and Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.

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    23 mins
  • "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"

    "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
    Jan 31 2026
    "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary"

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    47 mins
  • WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

    WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary
    Jan 24 2026
    This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca

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    47 mins
  • WWDTM: Kali Reis

    WWDTM: Kali Reis
    Jan 17 2026
    This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank

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    47 mins
  • WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

    WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!
    Jan 12 2026
    This week, we anticipate good things from 2026 by remembering the moments that made 2025 so fun

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    48 mins
  • WWDTM: Delroy Lindo

    WWDTM: Delroy Lindo
    Jan 10 2026
    This week, special guest Delroy Lindo joins Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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    48 mins
  • WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice

    WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice
    Dec 27 2025
    This week, we celebrate the holidays with some of our favorite guests and a trip back to Hawaii!

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    49 mins