Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Creators & Guests

Peter Daniel Sagal is a humorist, writer, and host of the National Public Radio game show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and the PBS special Constitution USA with Peter Sagal.

Emma Choi is a comic, writer, "journalist" and host of the weekly short-form comedy podcast Everyone & Their Mom, a show where each week anyone including comedians, Marvin Gaye impersonators, or your parents could stop by and talk about the news.In 2021, Choi joined Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! as an intern where she became known for running the show's Instagram account, accidentally playing the New York Times crossword-solving music out loud during meetings and peer pressuring Peter Sagal into saying embarrassing things on air.

Ian Chillag is the host of Everything Is Alive and is known for his dry sense of humor. He was previously the co-host of a podcast called How To Do Everything and worked on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.

Mike Danforth is an executive producer at Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Podcast.

Bill Kurtis is an American television journalist, television producer, narrator, and news anchor. He is the judge and scorekeeper for NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Miles Doornbos is the producer of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Podcast.

Jennifer Mills is a producer of the Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! podcast.

Lillian King is a producer of the Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! podcast.

Stephen Fain Earle is an American rock, country, and folk singer, songwriter, record producer, author, and actor.

Chappell Roan is an American singer and songwriter from Missouri. Working with collaborator Dan Nigro, many songs on her debut album are inspired by 1980s synth-pop and early 2000s pop hits. Her aesthetic is heavily influenced by drag queens and her music and performing style has been positively described as "campy".When she was 17 years old, Roan uploaded an original song titled "Die Young" to YouTube, and was signed to Atlantic Records shortly thereafter. In 2017, she released her debut extended play (EP) School Nights. Her 2020 single "Pink Pony Club", a stylistic departure from her early releases, helped Roan's initial rise to prominence. She was dropped from Atlantic that same year, and following a short break released a series of songs independently in 2022. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, was released through Island Records in 2023. The album was included in several best-albums-of-2023 year-end lists. Following her opening for Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour and performances at Coachella in early 2024, Roan surged in popularity.

Sam Sanders is a journalist and audio presenter. Currently, he hosts the Vulture pop culture podcast "Into It" and the Stitcher podcast "Vibe Check." He also teaches Radio at the Columbia University School of Journalism.Previously, Sanders was the host of the NPR show "It's Been A Minute." He started his journalism career as a web producer for the Washington Post.Sanders received his B.A. in Music Composition and Political Science from the University of the Incarnate Word and his M.P.P. in Public Policy, Media, and Politics from Harvard Kennedy School.

Rosa María Perez is an actress, singer, community activist, host, author, dancer, and choreographer.

Puja Patel is an editor in chief of Pitchfork.

Dr. Bobby Corrigan is an Urban rodentologist and consultant.

Writer/Comedian/Wait-Waiter (WWDTM)/Factotum/Schlub.

Jeffrey Tweedy is a songwriter, musician, and record producer best known as the singer and guitarist of the band Wilco, He started his music career in high school in his band The Plebes with Jay Farrar, which subsequently transitioned into the alternative country band, Uncle Tupelo.

Neal Brennan, born October 19, 1973, is an American comedian, writer, director, and producer, best known for co-creating and co-writing the iconic sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show" with Dave Chappelle. Brennan's work on the show, earned him widespread acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations. He has also directed and written for numerous television shows, stand-up specials, and films, including "Half Baked" and his critically praised one-man show "3 Mics," which showcases his range from comedy to deep personal reflection.

Actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer from Aurora, Colorado. He co-host a comedy pop-culture podcast, Las Culturistas. He also posts pop-culture lip-syncing videos on Twitter. Since September 2018, he has been on the writing staff of Saturday Night Live and was promoted to on-air cast for SNL's 45th season, in September 2019, becoming its first Chinese-American, third openly gay male, and fourth Asian American cast member.

Marietta Sangai Sirleaf is professionally known as Retta. She is a stand-up comedian and actress best known for her role on NBC's Parks and Recreation.