As Alonzo Bodden mentioned during the second Panel Question segment for this week's Wait Wait, it is his 100th regular show (excludes repeats, Best Ofs, and special non-aired tapings) appearance!
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Alonzo Bodden | Panelists | Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Stats Page
stats.wwdt.me
October 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
As Alonzo Bodden mentioned during the second Panel Question segment for this week's Wait Wait, it is his 100th regular show (excludes repeats, Best Ofs, and special non-aired tapings) appearance!
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
It looks like this week's #WaitWaitDontTellMe will be first show to ever have both a guest host and a guest scorekeeper with Tom Papa and Chioke I'Anson, respectively.
#WaitWait #WaitWaitStats #WWDTM
#WaitWait #WaitWaitStats #WWDTM
February 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It looks like this week's #WaitWaitDontTellMe will be first show to ever have both a guest host and a guest scorekeeper with Tom Papa and Chioke I'Anson, respectively.
#WaitWait #WaitWaitStats #WWDTM
#WaitWait #WaitWaitStats #WWDTM
Along with the release of Wait Wait Stats Page version 6.16.0, the authoritative Git repo has been migrated from GitHub to Codeberg.
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
codeberg.org
June 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Along with the release of Wait Wait Stats Page version 6.16.0, the authoritative Git repo has been migrated from GitHub to Codeberg.
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
Although I am both sadden and angry that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" being canceled (and public media funding being gutted), I am still a little shocked and humbled by being mentioned on the show in 8 years ago for my Wait Wait Stats Project.
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#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Paula Poundstone: Extended Interview
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Although I am both sadden and angry that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" being canceled (and public media funding being gutted), I am still a little shocked and humbled by being mentioned on the show in 8 years ago for my Wait Wait Stats Project.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Whoa! I just found out that @paulapoundstone.bsky.social gave me a shout out in the August issue of @abilitymagazine.bsky.social regarding my Wait Wait Don't Tell Me recordkeeping!
abilitymagazine.com/paula-pounds...
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abilitymagazine.com/paula-pounds...
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Paula Poundstone Interview - ABILITY Magazine
Paula Poundstone has never fit neatly into a box—and that’s precisely what makes her so compelling. With a career that bridges stand-up comedy, radio, voice acting, and activism, she’s carved out a pl...
abilitymagazine.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Whoa! I just found out that @paulapoundstone.bsky.social gave me a shout out in the August issue of @abilitymagazine.bsky.social regarding my Wait Wait Don't Tell Me recordkeeping!
abilitymagazine.com/paula-pounds...
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
abilitymagazine.com/paula-pounds...
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
If you've every wondered what special introductions Bill Kurtis has used at the start of each show, you can check them out in the "Scorekeeper Introductions" page on the Wait Wait Report Site.
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#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Scorekeeper Introductions | Scorekeepers | Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Reports
reports.wwdt.me
March 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
If you've every wondered what special introductions Bill Kurtis has used at the start of each show, you can check them out in the "Scorekeeper Introductions" page on the Wait Wait Report Site.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Three weeks in a row where all three choices for the third Not My Job question were correct.
🤔
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🤔
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Three weeks in a row where all three choices for the third Not My Job question were correct.
🤔
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
🤔
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Based on some of the analytics, I have a feeling that Joyelle Nicole Johnson will be on the panel for this week's #WaitWaitDontTellMe.
Possible other panelists: Maz Jobrani and Adam Felber.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Possible other panelists: Maz Jobrani and Adam Felber.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
May 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Based on some of the analytics, I have a feeling that Joyelle Nicole Johnson will be on the panel for this week's #WaitWaitDontTellMe.
Possible other panelists: Maz Jobrani and Adam Felber.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Possible other panelists: Maz Jobrani and Adam Felber.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Only 9 hours later than I normally would, but I finally finished listening to this week's Wait Wait and entered in the data.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
February 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Only 9 hours later than I normally would, but I finally finished listening to this week's Wait Wait and entered in the data.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
I'll give Bill the benefit of the doubt here as this was the first time he's been a scorekeeper on a show where the panelists started and ended in a three-way tie.
3/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
3/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
April 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I'll give Bill the benefit of the doubt here as this was the first time he's been a scorekeeper on a show where the panelists started and ended in a three-way tie.
3/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
3/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
Based on some web analytics that I'm seeing from the Wait Wait Stats Page, I'm gonna wildly guess that either Hari Kondabolu or Rachel Coster may be on the panel this week.
There is a peak for another panelist, but I think I might be an anomaly or just noise.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
There is a peak for another panelist, but I think I might be an anomaly or just noise.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
June 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Based on some web analytics that I'm seeing from the Wait Wait Stats Page, I'm gonna wildly guess that either Hari Kondabolu or Rachel Coster may be on the panel this week.
There is a peak for another panelist, but I think I might be an anomaly or just noise.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
There is a peak for another panelist, but I think I might be an anomaly or just noise.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
I decided to really go outside my comfort zone and decided to do a lightning talk about my Wait Wait Stats Project at #PyCascades. I can't say that I want to do that again anytime soon 😰
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
github.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I decided to really go outside my comfort zone and decided to do a lightning talk about my Wait Wait Stats Project at #PyCascades. I can't say that I want to do that again anytime soon 😰
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
A new Wait Wait Stats Report has been published for shows that have both a guest host and a guest scorekeeper!
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
Shows with a Guest Host and a Guest Scorekeeper | Shows | Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Reports
reports.wwdt.me
February 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
A new Wait Wait Stats Report has been published for shows that have both a guest host and a guest scorekeeper!
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWaitStats
The last time that a Not My Job guest has not won the prize for the listener contestant was when Gary Oldman answered zero questions correct back in 2024-09-21.
On this week's show, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) only answered one question correct.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
On this week's show, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) only answered one question correct.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
May 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The last time that a Not My Job guest has not won the prize for the listener contestant was when Gary Oldman answered zero questions correct back in 2024-09-21.
On this week's show, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) only answered one question correct.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
On this week's show, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) only answered one question correct.
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
My submission of the #WaitWaitStats Project sites to @fontsinuse.com showcasing the use of of IBM Plex Sans has been approved and published! 😊
fontsinuse.com/uses/65753/w...
#Fonts
fontsinuse.com/uses/65753/w...
#Fonts
Wait Wait Stats Project
The Wait Wait Stats Project provides information about the news radio panel show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! on NPR. It consists of the Stats Page, Graphs Site and Reports Site, use IBM Plex Sans due to...
fontsinuse.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My submission of the #WaitWaitStats Project sites to @fontsinuse.com showcasing the use of of IBM Plex Sans has been approved and published! 😊
fontsinuse.com/uses/65753/w...
#Fonts
fontsinuse.com/uses/65753/w...
#Fonts
Just finished upgrading the two application/database servers that host the #WaitWaitStatsProject from Debian 12 to 13.
The caching proxy in front of them was already upgraded to Debian 13 a while back, but I was more cautious about upgrading the backend servers.
#WaitWaitStats #Debian
The caching proxy in front of them was already upgraded to Debian 13 a while back, but I was more cautious about upgrading the backend servers.
#WaitWaitStats #Debian
April 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Just finished upgrading the two application/database servers that host the #WaitWaitStatsProject from Debian 12 to 13.
The caching proxy in front of them was already upgraded to Debian 13 a while back, but I was more cautious about upgrading the backend servers.
#WaitWaitStats #Debian
The caching proxy in front of them was already upgraded to Debian 13 a while back, but I was more cautious about upgrading the backend servers.
#WaitWaitStats #Debian
Starting to detach some of the ancillary sites for the Wait Wait Stats Project from CloudFlare today.
I'll slowly work on migrating the main sites out from CloudFlare and on to load balanced servers over the next couple of weeks.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject #Hosting
I'll slowly work on migrating the main sites out from CloudFlare and on to load balanced servers over the next couple of weeks.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject #Hosting
May 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Starting to detach some of the ancillary sites for the Wait Wait Stats Project from CloudFlare today.
I'll slowly work on migrating the main sites out from CloudFlare and on to load balanced servers over the next couple of weeks.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject #Hosting
I'll slowly work on migrating the main sites out from CloudFlare and on to load balanced servers over the next couple of weeks.
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject #Hosting
I guess it's time for the last #WaitWaitStatsProject update blog post of 2025!
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
Wait Wait Stats Updates: December 2025
Since the previous Wait Wait Stats Update in November, there have been several key updates to the Wait Wait Stats Project.
linhpham.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I guess it's time for the last #WaitWaitStatsProject update blog post of 2025!
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
At the end of the Lightning Fill In The Blank segment on this week's Wait Wait, all three panelists started and ended in a three-way tie.
Bill Kurtis said, "Well, in my 12 years here, we've never had a three-way tie."
1/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
Bill Kurtis said, "Well, in my 12 years here, we've never had a three-way tie."
1/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
April 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
At the end of the Lightning Fill In The Blank segment on this week's Wait Wait, all three panelists started and ended in a three-way tie.
Bill Kurtis said, "Well, in my 12 years here, we've never had a three-way tie."
1/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
Bill Kurtis said, "Well, in my 12 years here, we've never had a three-way tie."
1/4
#WaitWaitDontTellMe #WaitWait #WaitWaitStats
I've posted a copy of the notes that I've digitally taken for the Best Of #WaitWaitDontTellMe shows that I didn't have individual panelists entered for.
Yeah, I know, I'm using on Google Docs to share this (but not the canonical version).
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Yeah, I know, I'm using on Google Docs to share this (but not the canonical version).
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Wait Wait Stats - Shows With 'Multiple' as Panelist
docs.google.com
July 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I've posted a copy of the notes that I've digitally taken for the Best Of #WaitWaitDontTellMe shows that I didn't have individual panelists entered for.
Yeah, I know, I'm using on Google Docs to share this (but not the canonical version).
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Yeah, I know, I'm using on Google Docs to share this (but not the canonical version).
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject
Version 3.2.0 of the Wait Wait Reports Site has been published with over 20 new reports and updates to existing reports.
I have published a blog post providing some additional information
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
I have published a blog post providing some additional information
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
Version 3.2.0 of the Wait Wait Reports Site Published
After I published my
blog.linh.social
March 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Version 3.2.0 of the Wait Wait Reports Site has been published with over 20 new reports and updates to existing reports.
I have published a blog post providing some additional information
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
I have published a blog post providing some additional information
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
By the way, the new retro/middle color theme is shown off in the screenshot 🙃
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
August 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
By the way, the new retro/middle color theme is shown off in the screenshot 🙃
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
#WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitStats
I've been blitzing through all of the regular #WaitWaitDontTellMe shows from 2006 and January 2007 so that I can take note of all of the segments and expand/correct data in the #WaitWaitStats database. This is what that chicken scratch looks like 😅
September 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I've been blitzing through all of the regular #WaitWaitDontTellMe shows from 2006 and January 2007 so that I can take note of all of the segments and expand/correct data in the #WaitWaitStats database. This is what that chicken scratch looks like 😅
I wonder if the Wait Wait Stats Page may have been mentioned at tonight's Wait Wait taping 🤔
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
February 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I wonder if the Wait Wait Stats Page may have been mentioned at tonight's Wait Wait taping 🤔
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitDontTellMe
Lightning Talks from #PyCascades2025 has been posted and I still haven't worked up the courage to watch (what felt like a train wreck at that moment) the one that I gave on my #WaitWaitStats project.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Rr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Rr...
Lightning Talks (PyCascades 2025)
YouTube video by PyCascades
www.youtube.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Lightning Talks from #PyCascades2025 has been posted and I still haven't worked up the courage to watch (what felt like a train wreck at that moment) the one that I gave on my #WaitWaitStats project.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Rr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Rr...