This week on Wits, a special audience choice episode. We asked listeners to tell us what segments they loved on Wits, and they picked their favorites: Amazon Review Theater with comedians Paul F. Tompkins and Keegan-Michael Key, Pop Song Correspondences, sketches about angels in our appliances and Linus losing it when he’s separated from his blanket. Plus, Har Mar Superstar with a full horn section, and much more.

<p>This week on Wits, a special audience choice episode. We asked listeners to tell us what segments they loved on Wits, and they picked their favorites: Amazon Review Theater with comedians Paul F. Tompkins and Keegan-Michael Key, Pop Song Correspondences, sketches about angels in our appliances and Linus losing it when he’s separated from his blanket. Plus, Har Mar Superstar with a full horn section, and much more.</p>

58: Audience Choice Show 2014

This week’s episode features some of our favorite musical moments on Wits, including performances from Har Mar Superstar, Thao Nguyen, Martha Wainwright, Dan Wilson and Sara Watkins, Loudon Wainwright III, Typhoon, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo and more. Videos Photos

<p>This week’s episode features some of our favorite musical moments on Wits, including performances from Har Mar Superstar, Thao Nguyen, Martha Wainwright, Dan Wilson and Sara Watkins, Loudon Wainwright III, Typhoon, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo and more.</p> <h3>Videos</h3> <h3>Photos</h3>

69: Music Wits

Patton Oswalt

Ellie Kemper

Paul F. Tompkins

This week’s show was recorded at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles. With the help of Paul F. Tompkins, Patton Oswalt, Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, we hear what superheroes do when there’s down time at the Hall of Justice, get a peek at how Big Foot influenced Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, and find out why someone gave Monty Python and the Holy Grail a one-star review on Amazon.com. Photos

<p>This week’s show was recorded at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles. With the help of Paul F. Tompkins, Patton Oswalt, Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, we hear what superheroes do when there’s down time at the Hall of Justice, get a peek at how Big Foot influenced Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, and find out why someone gave Monty Python and the Holy Grail a one-star review on <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>.</p> <h3>Photos</h3>

47: Paul F. Tompkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Patton Oswalt, Ellie Kemper and The Both (Part Two)

Kristen Schaal

Rufus Wainwright

In this week’s episode, comedian and actress Kristen Schaal appears as a jaded hamster and a cop who’s just had her first ever cup of coffee; singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright plays a cat and sings a stunning a cappella version of his song “Candles,” and the real estate agent for the B-52’s has a hard time selling a certain property known as the “Love Shack.”

<p>In this week’s episode, comedian and actress Kristen Schaal appears as a jaded hamster and a cop who’s just had her first ever cup of coffee; singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright plays a cat and sings a stunning a cappella version of his song “Candles,” and the real estate agent for the B-52’s has a hard time selling a certain property known as the “Love Shack.”</p>

22: Kristen Schaal with Rufus Wainwright

Mike Eagle

Hannibal Buress

On this week’s episode of Wits, top stand-up comedian, and 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live veteran, Hannibal Buress tells about the made-up childhood of Alex Trebek, hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle has a hitherto unexplored question for the Party People, and we find out what you really get at a deli when you place a certain lunch order. Plus, a Pop Song Correspondence from Journey’s put-upon editor.

<p>On this week’s episode of Wits, top stand-up comedian, and 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live veteran, Hannibal Buress tells about the made-up childhood of Alex Trebek, hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle has a hitherto unexplored question for the Party People, and we find out what you really get at a deli when you place a certain lunch order. Plus, a Pop Song Correspondence from Journey’s put-upon editor.</p>

28: Hannibal Buress with Open Mike Eagle

Colin Hanks

On this week’s show, Emmy-nominated actor Colin Hanks tries to get kids to believe that math is cool (it does not go well), singer/songwriter Father John Misty portrays a Fridge Raccoon, and Wikihow Theater shows how to make people respect your pet. Plus, the story of how Prince melted Minneapolis into existence and music from Father John Misty. Photos

<p>On this week’s show, Emmy-nominated actor Colin Hanks tries to get kids to believe that math is cool (it does not go well), singer/songwriter Father John Misty portrays a Fridge Raccoon, and Wikihow Theater shows how to make people respect your pet. Plus, the story of how Prince melted Minneapolis into existence and music from Father John Misty.</p> <h3>Photos</h3>

60: Colin Hanks with Father John Misty (Part One)

Aimee Mann

This week’s show features comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins (also host of the Pod F. Tompkast) with the Oscar and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, as well as an EMU ATTACK, and a visit from President James K. Polk the time-traveling repairman. Video Photos

<p>This week’s show features comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins (also host of the Pod F. Tompkast) with the Oscar and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, as well as an EMU ATTACK, and a visit from President James K. Polk the time-traveling repairman.</p> <h3>Video</h3> <h3>Photos</h3>

14: Paul F. Tompkins with Aimee Mann

Rhett Miller

On this week’s episode, comedian Paul F. Tompkins tries to overcome a lifetime of servile conditioning as Mark, a newly liberated denizen of Oz, while hip-swiveling Rhett Miller of the Old 97′s educates us all about random dandelion surgery. Plus, we go fence riding with the true story of The Eagles’ Desperado. Videos   Photos

<p>On this week’s episode, comedian Paul F. Tompkins tries to overcome a lifetime of servile conditioning as Mark, a newly liberated denizen of Oz, while hip-swiveling Rhett Miller of the Old 97′s educates us all about random dandelion surgery. Plus, we go fence riding with the true story of The Eagles’ Desperado.</p> <h3>Videos</h3> <p></p> <p></p> <h3>Photos</h3>

37: Paul F. Tompkins with Rhett Miller

Fred Willard

Carrie Rodriguez

This week’s show comes to you from the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas with legendary comedic actor Fred Willard. Plus, songs from beloved Austin musicians Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez. And an “All About That Bass” Pop Song Correspondence from the ad agency hired by National Bass Fishing Association. Photos

<p>This week’s show comes to you from the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas with legendary comedic actor Fred Willard. Plus, songs from beloved Austin musicians Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez. And an “All About That Bass” Pop Song Correspondence from the ad agency hired by National Bass Fishing Association.</p> <h3>Photos</h3>

97: Fred Willard with Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez (Part Two)

Danny Pudi

This week on Wits, the hilarious actor Danny Pudi of TV’s Community and singer Har Mar Superstar. Star Wars gets all Ken Burns with tearful letters from actual Storm Troopers in the battle between the Empire and the Rebellion. And a Wits game show, in which Har Mar Superstar uses the word “collapsening.”

<p>This week on Wits, the hilarious actor Danny Pudi of TV’s Community and singer Har Mar Superstar. Star Wars gets all Ken Burns with tearful letters from actual Storm Troopers in the battle between the Empire and the Rebellion. And a Wits game show, in which Har Mar Superstar uses the word “collapsening.”</p>

96: Danny Pudi with Har Mar Superstar (Part Two)

Wits was a weekly national public radio broadcast produced and distributed by American Public Media. As of September 2015, the broadcast ended. The stage shows that provided material for the broadcast are on hiatus, as is the podcast version of Wits. It is our intention to take a little time away from Wits and then look for ways to bring it back on stage and in podcast in a different form. On Wits, some of the top names in comedy and music have joined host John Moe for sketch comedy, improv, conversation, songs and genuine beauty in a program praised as "one of the rare public radio comedy shows that's actually funny" (Huffington Post) and "one of the most unique, entertaining and diverse shows on radio" (The Growler). You can listen to all of our archives online and follow host John Moe on Twitter (@johnmoe) for more information on Wits and other projects.

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Marc Maron

Jason Isbell

Amanda Shires

On this week’s show, podcast icon Marc Maron tells us about a very memorable encounter with Iggy Pop, singer/songwriters Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires make beautiful music together, and we come face to face with Murder Cat! Plus, in our Pop Song Correspondence, we stop the world to melt with Superman.

<p>On this week’s show, podcast icon Marc Maron tells us about a very memorable encounter with Iggy Pop, singer/songwriters Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires make beautiful music together, and we come face to face with Murder Cat! Plus, in our Pop Song Correspondence, we stop the world to melt with Superman.</p>

45: Marc Maron with Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires

Paula Poundstone

Robyn Hitchcock

As a regular panelist on Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, comedian Paula Poundstone is perfectly positioned to compete on this week’s Wits Game Show: The Game Show Game Show. Paula explains the rules of fictitious games while one of the godfathers of alternative rock, Robyn Hitchcock, creates the pretend game show’s theme songs. Robyn also plays songs from his latest album, Love from London, and we hear an urgent plea from the big coat in the Macklemore &amp; Ryan Lewis hit, “Thrift Shop.”

<p>As a regular panelist on Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, comedian Paula Poundstone is perfectly positioned to compete on this week’s Wits Game Show: The Game Show Game Show. Paula explains the rules of fictitious games while one of the godfathers of alternative rock, Robyn Hitchcock, creates the pretend game show’s theme songs. Robyn also plays songs from his latest album, Love from London, and we hear an urgent plea from the big coat in the Macklemore &amp; Ryan Lewis hit, “Thrift Shop.”</p>

20: Paula Poundstone with Robyn Hitchcock

Jim Gaffigan

Reggie Watts

Thao Nguyen

This week’s show comes to you from the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Ore. Comedian, author and actor Jim Gaffigan talks about his upcoming book Food: A Love Story, the food he loves, and the food he just doesn’t really understand. Comedian, actor and musician Reggie Watts improvises a song about a beaver who is no good at building dams and singer/songwriter Thao Nguyen wows the audience with her Appalachian-infused rock and roll. Plus, Tom Waits, President Chester Alan Arthur and an immortal stegosaurus want to sell you bubbled gum.

<p>This week’s show comes to you from the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Ore. Comedian, author and actor Jim Gaffigan talks about his upcoming book Food: A Love Story, the food he loves, and the food he just doesn’t really understand. Comedian, actor and musician Reggie Watts improvises a song about a beaver who is no good at building dams and singer/songwriter Thao Nguyen wows the audience with her Appalachian-infused rock and roll. Plus, Tom Waits, President Chester Alan Arthur and an immortal stegosaurus want to sell you bubbled gum.</p>

59: Jim Gaffigan with Reggie Watts and Thao Nguyen

Zach Galifianakis

Ed Helms

Anna Kendrick

Sara Watkins

Dan Wilson

On this week’s Wits, Zach Galifianakis reveals his secret ambitions, Ed Helms plays one of his original songs, Anna Kendrick becomes Beccany, co-owner of a very different kind of casino, and Sara Watkins and Dan Wilson knock out the crowd with their beautiful harmonies.

<p>On this week’s Wits, Zach Galifianakis reveals his secret ambitions, Ed Helms plays one of his original songs, Anna Kendrick becomes Beccany, co-owner of a very different kind of casino, and Sara Watkins and Dan Wilson knock out the crowd with their beautiful harmonies.</p>

43: Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms and Anna Kendrick with Sara Watkins and Dan Wilson

Jeremy Messersmith

Maria Bamford

This week on Wits, comedian and actor Maria Bamford as a very creepy Tooth Fairy and a possibly zombified Laura Ingalls Wilder promoting her new books. We also get music from singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith. Plus, Maria and Jeremy try to sort out which patron saints are for real in the Wits game show.

<p>This week on Wits, comedian and actor Maria Bamford as a very creepy Tooth Fairy and a possibly zombified Laura Ingalls Wilder promoting her new books. We also get music from singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith. Plus, Maria and Jeremy try to sort out which patron saints are for real in the Wits game show.</p>

61: Maria Bamford with Jeremy Messersmith (Part One)

Amy Sedaris

This week’s show features best-selling author and actor Amy Sedaris along with Grammy award-winning They Might Be Giants. We hear what went on behind the scenes when the founding fathers were writing the Declaration of Independence, we hear from the schoolmaster at the school referenced in Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and we get a little insight about what would happen if Winnie the Pooh took an office job.

<p>This week’s show features best-selling author and actor Amy Sedaris along with Grammy award-winning They Might Be Giants. We hear what went on behind the scenes when the founding fathers were writing the Declaration of Independence, we hear from the schoolmaster at the school referenced in Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and we get a little insight about what would happen if Winnie the Pooh took an office job.</p>

16: Amy Sedaris with They Might Be Giants

Eric Stonestreet

Brandi Carlile

This week on Wits, Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family tries to convince us all that clowns aren’t creepy, and we have a new installment of Wikihow Theater where you can learn how to annoy your dad and how to sneak a cat into work. Plus, chart-topping singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile blows us away with her singing, and shows off her killer funny bone. None of Us Can Relate to That WikiHow Theater Shocking Facts Photos

<p>This week on Wits, Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family tries to convince us all that clowns aren’t creepy, and we have a new installment of Wikihow Theater where you can learn how to annoy your dad and how to sneak a cat into work. Plus, chart-topping singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile blows us away with her singing, and shows off her killer funny bone.</p> <h3>None of Us Can Relate to That</h3> <h3>WikiHow Theater</h3> <h3>Shocking Facts</h3> <h3>Photos</h3>

89: Eric Stonestreet with Brandi Carlile (Part Two)

Cary Elwes

Kat Edmonson

On this week’s Wits, actor and author Cary Elwes. He’s perhaps best known for his role as the dashing hero Westly in the movie The Princess Bride. Elwes shares stories of the fun he had making that movie as well as the painful injuries. Plus, music from mesmerizing chanteuse Kat Edmonson. And, Bob Seger tells us what it’s been like living in a big, ferocious whale.  Kat Edmonson performs ‘Rainy Day Woman’ Photos

<p>On this week’s Wits, actor and author Cary Elwes. He’s perhaps best known for his role as the dashing hero Westly in the movie The Princess Bride. Elwes shares stories of the fun he had making that movie as well as the painful injuries. Plus, music from mesmerizing chanteuse Kat Edmonson. And, Bob Seger tells us what it’s been like living in a big, ferocious whale.</p> <h3></h3> <h3>Kat Edmonson performs ‘Rainy Day Woman’</h3> <h3>Photos</h3>

90: Cary Elwes with Kat Edmonson

This week on Wits, Emmy-nominated actor Colin Hanks takes us to the new M. Night Shyamalan restaurant, and he and singer/songwriter Father John Misty travel back in time to the Great Depression and the first moments of the game Monopoly. Plus, advice on how to enjoy life when you stand nowhere, a tour through American slang, and music from Father John Misty.

<p>This week on Wits, Emmy-nominated actor Colin Hanks takes us to the new M. Night Shyamalan restaurant, and he and singer/songwriter Father John Misty travel back in time to the Great Depression and the first moments of the game Monopoly. Plus, advice on how to enjoy life when you stand nowhere, a tour through American slang, and music from Father John Misty.</p>

72: Colin Hanks with Father John Misty (Part Two)

Eugene Mirman

Paget Brewster

Nellie McKay

Loudon Wainwright III

This week’s episode comes to you from San Francisco’s Sketchfest comedy festival. Hear comedian Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T in an episode of Cop Squadron: Spoiler Alert Unit and actor Paget Brewster on Eleanor Roosevelt’s exercise cassettes. Plus, comedian Eugene Mirman shows us how wreck a party, Loudon Wainwright III fantasizes about Bill and Hillary Clinton making out to one of his songs, and songstress Nellie McKay performs music that is both timely and timeless.

<p>This week’s episode comes to you from San Francisco’s Sketchfest comedy festival. Hear comedian Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T in an episode of Cop Squadron: Spoiler Alert Unit and actor Paget Brewster on Eleanor Roosevelt’s exercise cassettes. Plus, comedian Eugene Mirman shows us how wreck a party, Loudon Wainwright III fantasizes about Bill and Hillary Clinton making out to one of his songs, and songstress Nellie McKay performs music that is both timely and timeless.</p>

48: Paul F. Tompkins, Eugene Mirman and Paget Brewster with Nellie McKay and Loudon Wainwright III

Bobcat Goldthwait

Matt Nathanson

On this week’s episode, comedian and movie director Bobcat Goldthwait talks Bigfoot, singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson explains his love for KISS, and the feud between Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd takes an unexpected turn in Pop Song Correspondences. Murder Cat vs. Bobcat  Kinks Shirt  Tom Waits “Frozen” Soundtrack Earworm Obliteration System  Photos  This episode of Wits is sponsored by Nilan Johnson Lewis. 

<p>On this week’s episode, comedian and movie director Bobcat Goldthwait talks Bigfoot, singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson explains his love for KISS, and the feud between Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd takes an unexpected turn in Pop Song Correspondences.</p> <h3>Murder Cat vs. Bobcat</h3> <p></p> <h3>Kinks Shirt</h3> <h3></h3> <h3>Tom Waits “Frozen” Soundtrack Earworm Obliteration System</h3> <h3></h3> <h3>Photos</h3> <p></p> <p>This episode of Wits is sponsored by Nilan Johnson Lewis.<br/> <a href="http://nilanjohnson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></p>

51: Bobcat Goldthwait with Matt Nathanson

Peter Sagal

On this week’s episode, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal sings, comedian Paul F. Tompkins reads one-star Amazon reviews (and also sings), and art-rapper Open Mike Eagle offers chilling insight on the Happy Birthday song. He sings as well. Plus, a peek at what probably happened in movies like Christine and Steel Magnolias, cocktail recipes from Don Draper, and a Wits game show. Open Mike Eagle performs ‘Very Much Money (Ice King Dream)’  Impossible Choices  Amazon Review Theatre: Beatles, Shakespeare + Alcott  Ringtones · Paul F. Tompkins: “Hello” · Paul F. Tompkins: “Hello, Shakespeare” Photos   This episode of Wits is sponsored by Nilan Johnson Lewis.

<p>On this week’s episode, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal sings, comedian Paul F. Tompkins reads one-star Amazon reviews (and also sings), and art-rapper Open Mike Eagle offers chilling insight on the Happy Birthday song. He sings as well. Plus, a peek at what probably happened in movies like Christine and Steel Magnolias, cocktail recipes from Don Draper, and a Wits game show.</p> <h3>Open Mike Eagle performs ‘Very Much Money (Ice King Dream)’</h3> <p></p> <h3>Impossible Choices</h3> <p></p> <h3>Amazon Review Theatre: Beatles, Shakespeare + Alcott</h3> <p></p> <h3>Ringtones</h3> <p>· <a href="http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/podcasts/xml/wits/pft-hello.m4r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul F. Tompkins: “Hello”</a><br/> · <a href="http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/podcasts/xml/wits/pft-hello-shakespeare.m4r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul F. Tompkins: “Hello, Shakespeare”</a></p> <h3>Photos</h3> <p></p> <p><a href="http://nilanjohnson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></p> <p>This episode of Wits is sponsored by Nilan Johnson Lewis.</p>

56: Peter Sagal and Paul F. Tompkins with Open Mike Eagle (Part Two)

This week on Wits, actor Eric Stonestreet as a Bigfoot who specializes in marriage counseling. Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile reveals her secret obsession (not to reveal too much but it involves tomatoes). We also get useful lessons on how to cross piranha-infested waters and hear a clip from the new PBS remake of House of Cards. Plus brand new music from Brandi Carlile. None of Us Can Relate to That WikiHow Theater Shocking Facts Photos

<p>This week on Wits, actor Eric Stonestreet as a Bigfoot who specializes in marriage counseling. Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile reveals her secret obsession (not to reveal too much but it involves tomatoes). We also get useful lessons on how to cross piranha-infested waters and hear a clip from the new PBS remake of House of Cards. Plus brand new music from Brandi Carlile.</p> <h3>None of Us Can Relate to That</h3> <h3>WikiHow Theater</h3> <h3>Shocking Facts</h3> <h3>Photos</h3>

81: Eric Stonestreet with Brandi Carlile (Part One)

On this week’s Wits, actor Danny Pudi of the beloved sitcom Community tells us what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, singer Har Mar Superstar shares what it’s like to look like Ron Jeremy when you’re at the Playboy Mansion, and we hear from severely disgruntled potential contributors to Cat Fancy magazine. Plus, the world premiere of new music from Har Mar Superstar. Doctor Hospital Cat Fancy Theater Har Mar Superstar performs ‘How Did I Get Through The Days?’ Photos

<p>On this week’s Wits, actor Danny Pudi of the beloved sitcom Community tells us what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, singer Har Mar Superstar shares what it’s like to look like Ron Jeremy when you’re at the Playboy Mansion, and we hear from severely disgruntled potential contributors to Cat Fancy magazine. Plus, the world premiere of new music from Har Mar Superstar.</p> <h3>Doctor Hospital</h3> <h3>Cat Fancy Theater</h3> <h3>Har Mar Superstar performs ‘How Did I Get Through The Days?’</h3> <h3>Photos</h3>

86: Danny Pudi with Har Mar Superstar

Margaret Cho

Will Sheff

This week’s show was recorded in Los Angeles as part of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Festival After Dark. Hear comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins read one-star reviews from Amazon.com and comedian and actor Margaret Cho talk about how her experience All American Girl has shaped her career. We also have music from punk rockers Superchunk and Will Sheff of Okkervil River. Plus, the game McConaughey or Confucius wherein guests listen to a quote and guess who said it.  Videos The Festival of Books has videos from this performance and more. Photos

<p>This week’s show was recorded in Los Angeles as part of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Festival After Dark. Hear comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins read one-star reviews from <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> and comedian and actor Margaret Cho talk about how her experience All American Girl has shaped her career. We also have music from punk rockers Superchunk and Will Sheff of Okkervil River. Plus, the game McConaughey or Confucius wherein guests listen to a quote and guess who said it. </p> <h3>Videos</h3> <p>The <a href="http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/fob-videos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Festival of Books</a> has videos from this performance and more.</p> <h3>Photos</h3>

50: Margaret Cho and Paul F. Tompkins with Superchunk and Will Sheff

Neil Gaiman

John Hodgman

On this week’s Wits, a look inside the brains of some of our favorite funny authors. We join writers Patton Oswalt, John Hodgman, Neil Gaiman and Julia Sweeney for discussions of grandmothers, Beatles, wine, sex, and Dungeons and Dragons. Plus, music from singer-songwriter-authors (yep, double hyphenates) Josh Ritter and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats.

<p>On this week’s Wits, a look inside the brains of some of our favorite funny authors. We join writers Patton Oswalt, John Hodgman, Neil Gaiman and Julia Sweeney for discussions of grandmothers, Beatles, wine, sex, and Dungeons and Dragons. Plus, music from singer-songwriter-authors (yep, double hyphenates) Josh Ritter and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats.</p>

12: Patton Oswalt, Neil Gaiman and John Hodgman

On this week’s episode of Wits, comedian Paul F. Tompkins performs one-star reviews of classic literature from Amazon.com and competes against rock band Yo La Tengo in the Wits Game Show. Plus, a cruise ship where anything goes. Anything.

<p>On this week’s episode of Wits, comedian Paul F. Tompkins performs one-star reviews of classic literature from <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> and competes against rock band Yo La Tengo in the Wits Game Show. Plus, a cruise ship where anything goes. Anything.</p>

32: Paul F. Tompkins with Yo La Tengo

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