Digest

This episode of "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" features comedian Roy Wood Jr. as the guest. The show begins with Peter Sagall welcoming back listeners after a six-week absence. The first listener contestant, Adam, participates in a quiz where he must identify quotes from the week's news. The panel then engages in a news quiz, where they answer questions about recent events, including the surprising side effect of a new birth control. The listener game "One Triple Eight" involves identifying the true story about clothing from three options. The "Not My Job" segment features Roy Wood Jr., who discusses his stand-up special "Lonely Flowers" and shares anecdotes about his early career. The panel continues the news quiz, answering questions about movie merchandise and beauty hacks. The listener game "Lightning Fill in the Blank" involves filling in the blanks in news headlines. Finally, the panel speculates on which beloved movie character Amazon will acquire next.

Outlines

00:00:00

Capella University Advertisement and Introduction

This is an advertisement for Capella University, highlighting their Flex Path Learning Format. Peter Sagall, the host of "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me," returns after a six-week absence and welcomes back listeners.

00:01:09

Introducing the Guest and Listener Contestant

Peter introduces comedian Roy Wood Jr. as the guest for the episode and welcomes Adam, a musician and mortgage loan officer from Kansas City, as the first listener contestant.

00:02:39

Listener Quiz and Panel News Quiz

Adam participates in the listener quiz, where he must identify or explain three quotations from the week's news. The panel then participates in a news quiz, where they must answer questions about recent news stories.

00:08:53

Listener Game: One Triple Eight

Samara, an empty nester from Jersey City, plays the listener game "One Triple Eight," where she must identify the true story about clothing from three options presented by the panelists.

00:19:59

Not My Job: Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr., comedian and host of "Have I Got News for You" on CNN, joins the show for the "Not My Job" segment. He discusses his stand-up special "Lonely Flowers" and shares anecdotes about his early career.

00:30:54

Listener Limerick Challenge and Panel News Quiz

Bill Curtis invites listeners to participate in the Limerick Challenge. The panel continues the news quiz, answering questions about recent trends in movie merchandise and beauty hacks.

00:37:17

Listener Game: Lightning Fill in the Blank and Panel Speculation

Corbin Weir, a public health professional from the Kansas City Metro Area, plays the "Lightning Fill in the Blank" game. The panel speculates on which beloved movie character Amazon will acquire next and what they will do with it.

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Q&A

• What is the Flex Path Learning Format offered by Capella University?

  The Flex Path Learning Format allows students to set their own deadlines and learn on their schedule, providing flexibility for busy individuals.

• What is Roy Wood Jr.'s new stand-up special called, and where can it be streamed?

  His new special is called "Lonely Flowers" and is available for streaming on Hulu.

• What was the surprising side effect of the new birth control discussed in the news quiz?

  The side effect was an obsession with Paul McCartney's mortality, causing the woman taking the birth control to worry about his death and weep at the thought of it.

• What is the "One Triple Eight" listener game about?

  The game involves listeners trying to identify the true story about clothing from three options presented by the panelists.

• What is the latest beauty hack discussed in the news quiz?

  The trend is to layer different fragrant products, such as perfumes, lotions, and deodorants, to create a custom scent.

• What is the "Lightning Fill in the Blank" listener game about?

  The game involves listeners filling in the blanks in news headlines, with each correct answer earning two points.

• What is the "Not My Job" segment about?

  The segment features a guest who is not a comedian or journalist, and they are asked questions about an obscure topic. In this episode, Roy Wood Jr. is asked questions about ghosts and hauntings.

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