Podcast Summary
Discussing Planet Oat oat milk and listener feedback on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me: Listeners encouraged to share feedback through NPR survey, Planet Oat oat milk touted as rich, creamy, calcium-rich beverage with unsweetened varieties having zero sugar.
This episode of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me featured a discussion about Planet Oat oat milk, listener feedback, and the upcoming show with guests Hari Khandabal, Maeve Higgins, and Tom Bodette. Peter Sagal, the host, encouraged listeners to provide feedback through a survey on NPR's website. Planet Oat oat milk was highlighted as a rich, creamy, calcium-rich beverage with unsweetened varieties having zero grams of sugar. The show also mentioned that listener feedback is appreciated and can be submitted through the survey on NPR's website. Additionally, the episode featured the introduction of the first listener contestant, Kristen Duncan, and the games segment, "Who's Bill This Time?" with quotes from the news, including Simone Biles' explanation for withdrawing from the Olympics due to the "twisties," a phenomenon experienced by gymnasts that causes disorientation mid-flight.
The human experience of perseverance, frustration, and discovery in sports: Elite athletes face common struggles with feeling out of place or mastering skills, while confusion and inconsistency can cause frustration. New discoveries and understanding can bring excitement and joy.
The experience of feeling out of place or struggling with a skill is not unique to gymnasts or pole vaulters, but likely shared by many elite athletes. Mohammed El Shaiki's comment on the CDC's inconsistent mask guidance highlights the frustration and confusion many people feel during times of uncertainty. Meanwhile, the new name of the Cleveland Indians as the Guardians brought a sense of discovery and excitement to Clevelanders, demonstrating the power of knowledge and understanding. In a more lighthearted moment, a sports reporter shared his amusement over the new name, highlighting the importance of finding joy in the ordinary and the unexpected. Overall, these discussions showcase the human experience of perseverance, frustration, and discovery.
Man manipulates Tinder location to date an Olympian: A man's creative self-promotion attempt led him to the Olympic Village, while Harry's past experience dating an Olympian left him feeling inadequate. Unemployment numbers were discussed, and listeners were quizzed on economic stories.
Self-promotion and creativity know no bounds, as shown by a man who manipulated his Tinder location to be in the Olympic Village in Tokyo, hoping to date an athlete. Another interesting tidbit from the discussion was the revelation that Harry once dated an Olympian, and the experience left him feeling inadequate due to their superior physical condition. Meanwhile, in news, the unemployment numbers were discussed, and it was highlighted that it takes only 10 minutes or less to understand the economic stories behind them. In the game segment, listeners were invited to call in and test their knowledge against the panel. Overall, the episode showcased a mix of humor, trivia, and insightful commentary.
Unexpected Excitement at the British Open: An amnesiac woman entertained viewers, a prank failed, and a robot malfunctioned, adding excitement to the British Open golf tournament
The British Open golf tournament provided unexpected excitement last week through unusual circumstances. Tom Bodette shared the story of an amnesiac woman named Amanda Kenyon, who despite knowing nothing about golf, was invited to broadcast the event and surprisingly made it entertaining. Maeve Higgins recounted an incident where a prankster used a fart machine to distract golfer Colin Morikawa, but ultimately failed. Lastly, Harikandabulu discussed the introduction of a robot golfer named Mother Putter, which showed promising results until it encountered a water hazard and malfunctioned. These unconventional events brought new interest to the game of golf, demonstrating that even the most mundane activities can become intriguing when the unexpected happens.
The Fart Machine Prank at the British Open and Stephen Fry's Diverse Career: Golf can bring unexpected entertainment, from pranks to discussions about copyright laws and diverse careers.
Golf can be an entertaining and unexpected sport, as evidenced by the story of the fart machine at the British Open. Maeve McDermott, a golf journalist with a captivating accent, shared this amusing anecdote on a radio quiz show. Nick Piestowski, the senior editor at Golf Magazine, was the unfortunate victim of the prank, but he took it in stride and even became a minor celebrity as a result. Meanwhile, in a different part of the world, Stephen Fry, a renowned British comedian, actor, author, and quiz show host, discussed his diverse career. He is best known in the United States for his work on the Harry Potter audiobooks, but in other parts of the world, he is recognized for his various roles and accomplishments. Fry shared an interesting tidbit about the copyright laws that prevent the same versions of books from being sold in different regions, leading to a fascinating discussion about the history of Bretton Woods and the division of copyright in the English-speaking world. Overall, this conversation highlights the unexpected and entertaining aspects of golf and the multifaceted careers of the people involved in it.
Celebrating the unique qualities of intellectual trivia and quiz shows in different countries: British quiz shows that celebrate obscure knowledge and challenge audiences with difficult questions have a unique appeal, but haven't quite taken off in America, possibly due to differences in audience or genre itself.
The appreciation for intellectual trivia and advanced quiz shows, like those popular in Britain, is a unique cultural phenomenon. These shows celebrate the discovery of obscure knowledge and challenge the audience with difficult questions. Despite attempts to replicate this success in America, it hasn't quite taken off. The reasons for this difference might lie in the audience or the genre itself. In the spirit of celebrating differences, we can enjoy the unique qualities of each country's media landscape. During our conversation, we also discussed one-hit wonders in music. In a game called "One Hit Wonders," we asked Stephen Fry three questions. The first question was "Which day did Bobby Pickett try to recreate the success of 'The Monster Mash' with a song about?" The answer was "Graduation day." The second question was "Which word describes The Champs' follow-up song to 'Tequila'?" The answer was "Too much tequila." These questions tested Stephen's knowledge of one-hit wonders, and the correct answers were "Graduation" and "Too much tequila," respectively. These songs, while not as successful as "The Monster Mash" or "Tequila," showcase the intriguing and often unexpected nature of one-hit wonders.
Unexpected sources of inspiration: Songs can be inspired by unexpected events, like a heckler's comment or a sommelier's arson. Even in challenging situations, unexpected sources of comfort and joy can emerge, like a therapy horse visiting hospital patients.
Some famous songs were inspired by unexpected events. For instance, during a concert, someone shouted "Play that funky music, White Boy" at singer Rob Parrisi, who then wrote the song. In other news, a sommelier named Hellas Ganzer has been arrested for setting fires to outdoor dining areas of restaurants near his place in lower Manhattan. And, at a hospital in France, patients are visited by a therapy horse named Peyo. These stories show that inspiration can come from unexpected places and that even in challenging situations, there can be unexpected sources of comfort and joy.
The calming effect of horses in hospitals: Horses bring comfort and calmness to hospital patients, even those close to death, and their mysterious behavior adds intrigue to their presence.
The presence of a large horse named Peo in a hospital room can bring comfort and calmness to patients, even those close to death. Despite some finding the idea of a horse visiting the sick boring, the calming effect of being around horses is undeniable. However, the mysterious behavior of Peo, who seems to choose patients on the brink of death, adds an intriguing element to the story. In another context, a mother's dedication to her children was highlighted in a limerick about a roadblock she set up to sell lemonade, demonstrating the lengths some parents will go to support their kids. Additionally, a limerick about dating advised against posting pictures of oneself with fish on dating apps to avoid appearing unoriginal. Overall, the discussion touched on the themes of comfort, dedication, and originality.
Creative solutions for pet tracking using balloons: A woman went viral for using helium balloons to locate her small pets in crowded spaces, highlighting the potential of technology to solve common problems.
Technology can provide creative solutions to common problems, like keeping track of small pets. A woman named Layla Tucker went viral on TikTok for attaching helium balloons to her chihuahuas' collars to easily locate them in crowded spaces. During the discussion, the hosts also shared their experiences with pets and named their dogs. Tom has a small, medium, and large dog, but the small one always stays close to the largest one. Harry and Maeve each had two correct answers in the quiz, while Tom and Harry were tied with two each. In the lightning fill in the blank round, they answered questions about current events, with Harry going first and correctly identifying the attacked capital, the country enforcing a curfew, and the White House's travel restrictions. The round ended with a question about a monkey gang fight causing traffic delays in Thailand.
New Developments in Politics, Pop Culture, and Entertainment: President Biden ended combat missions in Iraq, senators pushed for student loan relief, federal employees got vaccinated mandate, Trump praised an election audit, Scarlett Johansson sued Disney, cockatoos taught each other to open trash cans, and Tom Bodette led the quiz.
The world keeps turning and change is constant. From politics to pop culture, new developments are happening every day. In the news this week, President Biden announced the end of combat missions in Iraq, senators pushed for student loan relief, and federal employees were required to get vaccinated. Meanwhile, at a rally, Trump praised an election audit in Arizona, and two prisoners in Sweden held a guard hostage until they were given ludefisk. In entertainment, Scarlett Johansson sued Disney over the release of "Black Widow," and a new study showed cockatoos in Australia were teaching each other to open trash cans. Tom Bodette led the quiz with 14 points, and the panel discussed which sports team might be next to change its name. Production of NPR and WBEZ Chicago in association with Urgent Haircut Productions.
Exploring Creativity and Connection through Imagination and Inspiration: This episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! showcases the power of imagination, the importance of staying connected, and the impact of investing in ideas and supporting charitable causes.
Creatives often draw inspiration from unexpected places and can create fictional narratives, as seen in the case of Cola Scola's play about Mary Todd Lincoln. Maeve Higgins and Arikunde Boulou discussed the possibility of teams like the Oregon Ducks and Brooklyn Nets undergoing name changes, while Tom Bodette and Peter Sagal entertained listeners with their unique perspectives. This episode of NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" showcased the power of imagination and the importance of staying connected, even in times of isolation. Additionally, the sponsor messages highlighted the impact of investing in ideas and supporting charitable causes. Schwab's investing themes offer opportunities to invest in areas like technology and sustainability, while Bombas' mission to donate an item for every purchase made helps those in need. Overall, this episode emphasized the importance of creativity, connection, and giving back, providing a thought-provoking and entertaining listening experience.
