List of ''Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'' episodes (2011)

The following is a list of episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, NPR's news panel game, during 2011.[1] Job titles reflect the position of individuals at the time of the appearance. All shows, unless otherwise indicated, are hosted by Peter Sagal with announcer/scorekeeper Carl Kassell and are taped at Chicago's Chase Auditorium.

January

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
January 1Writer/director Nora EphronMo Rocca, Roy Blount, Jr., Paula PoundstoneMedia-themed episode
Show recorded at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY
January 8Fox Sports analyst and former NFL defensive tackle Tony SiragusaTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Charlie PierceGuest host Peter Grosz
January 15Music executive Russell SimmonsMaz Jobrani, Amy Dickinson, Mo RoccaGuest announcer/scorekeeper Korva Coleman
January 22Musician Lucinda WilliamsTom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, Luke Burbank
January 29Former baseball great Cal Ripken, Jr.Faith Salie, Kyrie O'Connor, Brian Babylon

February

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
February 5Novelist Carl HiaasenMo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, Alonzo Bodden
February 12Sports-themed "Best of" episode, featuring Pete Carroll, Joey Harrington, Buster Olney, Kelly Slater, and Monica Seles
February 19Actor John LeguizamoLuke Burbank, Roxanne Roberts, Charlie Pierce
February 26Actor Jesse EisenbergPaula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Roy Blount, Jr.

March

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
March 5Actress Lisa KudrowBrian Babylon, Roxanne Roberts, Roy Blount, Jr.
March 12Comedian Pee-Wee HermanTom Bodett, Faith Salie, Mo Rocca
March 19Singer/songwriter Judy CollinsMaz Jobrani, Amy Dickinson, Paula Poundstone
March 26Talk show host Jerry SpringerCharlie Pierce, Kyrie O'Connor, P. J. O'RourkeShow recorded in Waterbury, CT

April

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
April 2Humorist and writer Dave BarryPeter Grosz, Kyrie O'Connor, Tom BodettHealth-themed episode
Show recorded in Miami, FL
April 9Comedian Jessi KleinTom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz
April 16Writer/producer David SimonCharlie Pierce, Kyrie O'Connor, Luke Burbank
April 23Filmmaker John WatersAdam Felber, Amy Dickinson, Mo RoccaShow recorded in Baltimore, MD
April 30Stuntman Hal NeedhamFaith Salie, Paula Poundstone, Roy Blount, Jr.

May

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
May 7Comedian Demetri MartinBrian Babylon, Amy Dickinson, Mo Rocca
May 14Rebroadcast of technology-themed 4/4/2009 episode featuring journalist and food writer Michael Pollan
May 21US presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary JohnsonCharlie Pierce, Roxanne Roberts, Paula Poundstone
May 28Chef Bob WaggonerTom Bodett, Faith Salie, Adam FelberShow recorded in Charleston, SC

June

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
June 4Actor Kevin BaconAlonzo Bodden, Amy Dickinson, Paula Poundstone
June 11Drag artist RuPaulCharlie Pierce, Roxanne Roberts, P. J. O'Rourke
June 18Actor Simon PeggFaith Salie, Luke Burbank, Mo Rocca
June 25Former US President Bill ClintonMaz Jobrani, Tom Bodett, Jessi Klein

July

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
July 2Singer Vince GillAdam Felber, Kyrie O'Connor, Roy Blount, Jr.Show recorded in Nashville, TN
July 9Musician-themed "Best of" episode, featuring Neko Case, The Village People, Wayne Newton, Bettye LaVette, and Elvis Costello
July 16Twitter co-founder Biz StoneFaith Salie, Peter Grosz, Paula PoundstoneShow recorded in San Francisco, CA
July 23Talk show personality Larry KingBrian Babylon, Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett
July 30Singer/songwriter Rosanne CashLuke Burbank, Kyrie O'Connor, Roy Blount, Jr.

August

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
August 6Actor Jason BatemanCharlie Pierce, Mo Rocca, Amy Dickinson
August 13Fishing boat captain and Deadliest Catch personality Andy HillstrandAdam Felber, Paula Poundstone, Tom BodettShow recorded in Fairbanks, AK
August 20"Best of" episode featuring Kevin Bacon, Lisa Kudrow, Pee-wee Herman, Lucy Lawless, and John Leguizamo
August 27Listener-selected "Best of" episode featuring actor Dick Van Dyke and former US President Bill Clinton

September

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
September 3Economist Austan GoolsbeeAlonzo Bodden, Amy Dickinson, Adam Felber
September 10Actor Henry WinklerPaula Poundstone, Charlie Pierce, Kyrie O'Connor
September 17Musician Colin Meloy of The DecemberistsPeter Grosz, Roxanne Roberts, Roy Blount, Jr.Show recorded in Portland, OR
September 24Primatologist Jane GoodallJessi Klein, Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone

October

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
October 1Fashion blogger Tavi GevinsonFaith Salie, Maz Jobrani, Tom Bodett
October 8Astrophysicist Adam RiessLuke Burbank, Paula Poundstone, P. J. O'Rourke
October 15Comedian Patton OswaltMo Rocca, Charlie Pierce, Amy DickinsonGuest announcer/scorekeeper Korva Coleman
October 22Rebroadcast of media-themed 1/1/2011 episode featuring writer/director Nora Ephron
October 29Actor Alan AldaTom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, Brian BabylonShow recorded in Indianapolis, IN

November

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
November 5Actor Colin HanksKyrie O'Connor, Peter Grosz, Paula Poundstone
November 12Writer/producer and voice actor Seth MacFarlaneTom Bodett, Amy Dickinson, Charlie Pierce
November 19Comedian Marc MaronAdam Felber, Faith Salie, Roy Blount, Jr.Show recorded in Tampa, FL
November 26"Best of" episode featuring actor Henry Winkler, primatologist Jane Goodall, actor Jason Bateman, fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson, and singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash

December

DateGuestPanelistsNotes
December 3Writer Susan OrleanMo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, Luke Burbank
December 10Thoroughbred jockey Chris McCarronPeter Grosz, Kyrie O'Connor, Charlie PierceShow recorded in Richmond, KY
December 17Comedian Bill MaherMaz Jobrani, Jessi Klein, Paula Poundstone
December 23
(Television)
December 24
(Radio)		Author Neil GaimanAlonzo Bodden, Paula Poundstone, Nick HancockTV Title:"A Royal Pain in the News"

Episode theme: "News of 2011 in review"
This show was the first and only show broadcast on television as well as radio.

December 31Rebroadcast of health-themed 4/2/2011 episode featuring humorist and writer Dave Barry

References

  1. ↑ "wait wait...don't tell me! archive". npr.org NPR:National Public Radio. pbs.org. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
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