The Wirecutter Show

By The New York Times

The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Gu... more

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April 23, 2025Level Up Your Sound System
Speakers don’t have to be complicated. Wirecutter senior audio writer Brent Butterworth tells us about some surprising hacks to improve the sound setup you may already have, and affordable speaker upgrades worthy of consideration.

Products we recommend:
Best ultra-portable bluetooth speaker: JBL Go 4
Best budget bluetooth speaker: Tribit StormBox Mini (sold out)
Best bluetooth speaker with solid bass: Fender x Teufel Rockster Go 2
Best computer speakers (upgrade pick): JBL Professional 305P MkII
Best passive bookshelf speakers (they’ll need an amp): Polk Signature Elite ES15
Best budget bookshelf speakers: Micca MB42X G2
Best amp: WiiM Amp
Best stereo receiver: Sony STR-DH190
Brent loves this screwdriver: Megapro 13-in-1 Ratcheting Driver 211R2C36RD

Additional reading:
The 5 Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers of 2025
The 5 Best Computer Speakers of 2025
The 5 Best Bookshelf Speakers for Stereo and Surround Sound of 2024
The 3 Best Home Bluetooth Speakers of 2025
The Best Stereo Amplifiers and Receivers Under $300 of 2025
How to Build the Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System for You
What Do You Get When You Spend More for Speakers?
How to Connect Your New Turntable to Any Audio System
How to Get Great Sound in Your Backyard
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April 16, 2025Stop Killing Your Houseplants
Plant expert Darryl Cheng, of the popular Instagram account @houseplantjournal, teaches us how to keep those pothos and monsteras alive. He also reveals a few tips from his most recent book, The New Plant Collector, for helping various plants thrive.
Then senior staff writer and plant collector Rose Maura Lorre shares her insider secrets for scoring cheap or totally free houseplants.

Things We Recommend:
Rose likes: Who Gives a Crap 100% Recycled Toilet Paper
How to use your phone as a light meter

More from Darryl Cheng:
His first book The New Plant Parent (2019)
His latest book The New Plant Collector (2024)
His website: houseplantjournal.com

Additional Reading
Fill Your Home with Houseplants for Practically No Money
The 2 Best Places to Buy Plants Online of 2025
25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2025
The 7 Best Fake Plastic Trees and Artificial Houseplants of 2025
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April 11, 2025Tariff Shopping Confusion
Concerned about tariffs spiking prices? Wirecutter’s senior tech editor, Caitlin McGarry, explains how new trade policies might affect the cost of Wirecutter-recommended products—at least for now.

Additional Reading:
Wirecutter's Expert Advice on How to Navigate the New Tariffs
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April 09, 2025Simple and Affordable Skin Care
Skin care doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be effective. We cover the basics anyone might need in their skin-care regimen, and our favorite drugstore brands that we’ve tested.
Guests: Dr. Nikhil Dhingra, board-certified dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology, and Rory Evans, Wirecutter’s senior beauty writer.

Products we recommend:
Facial Moisturizers:
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Retinols:
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
Trader Joe’s Retinol Night Serum
Vitamin C Serums:
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Timeless Skin Care 20% C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
La Roche-Posay’s 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Dhingra likes these facial cleansers:
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser
Rory likes:
East Fork Everyday Bowl

Additional Reading:
The 7 Best Moisturizers of 2025
The 6 Best Vitamin C Serums of 2025
The 5 Best Retinol Products of 2025
So You’re Ready to Start Using Retinol. Here’s What You Should Know First.
The 12 Best Sunscreens for Your Face of 2025
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April 02, 2025Cleaning Hacks from Wirecutter Experts
Our staff experts reveal time-tested methods for cleaning the most neglected (and grimy) areas of your home–from greasy ovens to stained patio furniture.

Guests: special projects director Christine Cyr Clisset, editorial director Marguerite Preston, senior writer Doug Mahoney, senior writer Rachel Wharton, staff writer Thom Dunn and senior editor Harry Sawyers
Products We Recommend:
Dish soap for all kinds of cleaning tasks: Seventh Generation Dish Soap
An abrasive cleaner that comes in handy for lots of tasks: Bar Keepers Friend All-Purpose Cleaner and Polish
A good descaling product for coffee machines: Urnex Descaling Powder Solution

Additional Reading:
Clean Everything Newsletter
How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
How to Clean Your Oven
How to Clean a Toaster Oven
How to Clean a Humidifier
How to Clean Patio Furniture Cushions
Extremely Satisfying Pressure Washer Projects
How to Clean Your Dishwasher
How to Clean Your Front-Loading Washing Machine
How to Clean Your Shower Curtain
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March 28, 2025Delete Your Data from 23andMe
23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max Eddy
To delete your 23andMe data:
Log in to your account and select Settings.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. (Download a copy of your genetic information).
Select Delete Data and then Permanently Delete Data.
In Settings, you can also opt to have your genetic material destroyed.
Navigate to the Research and Product Consents section and revoke permission to allow your genetic material to be used in research projects. (Doing so revokes that permission only for future research).
23andMe notes that you have to provide additional verification before your data-deletion request can be processed, and that you must follow instructions detailed in a 23andMe confirmation email for your request to be processed. The company recommends emailing [email protected] if you have issues submitting the data-deletion request.

Additional Reading:
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now.
The 2 Best DNA Testing Kits of 2025
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March 26, 2025The Art of Stain Removal Part 2
In the final part of our stain series, we tackle trickier listener questions–from eliminating fishy odors to whether you can truly remove paint stains.
Guest: Senior writer Andrea Barnes

Products we recommend:
A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover
A good stain remover for cat odors: Nature's Miracle
A good way to remove odors from clothes: Downy Rinse & Refresh
For acrylic paint stains, you might try: Dawn Powerwash
For oil paint stains, you can try mineral spirits
A good stain remover for old blood stains: Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Brightener
The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
The best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) for dirt and clay: Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent

Additional reading:
The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1
So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?
The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025
Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.
The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025
The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better Laundry
The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
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March 19, 2025The Art of Stain Removal Part 1
In part one of our stain series, we tackle your toughest questions–from reviving dingy whites to rescuing clothes from stubborn oils and baked-on gummy bears.
Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Andrea Barnes

Products we recommend:
The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
The best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) :Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent
Another great laundry detergent: Persil Original Liquid Detergent Everyday Clean
If you want an “eco-friendly” detergent or to support a smaller brand, we like: Dirty Labs Free & Clear Bio Laundry Detergent
A good stain remover for most starch or protein food stains: Zout
A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover

Additional reading:
So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?
The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025
Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.
The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025
The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better Laundry
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37min
March 12, 2025Don't Be A Digital Hoarder
Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists—but it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager.

Guest: Wirecutter Senior Tech Editor, Caitlin McGarry

Products we recommend:
The best Password Manager: 1Password
The best free Password Manager: Bitwarden
Two-Factor Authenticator Apps: Duo Mobile and Google Authenticator
The best bluetooth tracker: Apple AirTag

Additional Reading:
How to Organize and Store Your Phone’s Camera Roll Photos
The Best External Hard Drive
You Don’t Need a New Phone. Here’s How to Make the One You Have Last Longer.
How to Clean Your Phone
The 2 Best Password Managers
Step 1 to Simple Online Security: Always Use Strong Passwords
The 2 Best Two-Factor Authentication Apps
The 2 Best Bluetooth Trackers
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March 05, 2025Vacuums That Don't Suck
You don’t need to settle for a bad vacuum. Our expert reveals how to pick one that’ll actually make your life easier—and your home a lot cleaner.
Guest: Deputy Director, Editorial Operations & Testing Courtney Schley

Products we recommend:
Best upright vac: SEBO Felix Premium
Budget upright vac: Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
Best canister vac: SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium
Another canister vac we love: Miele Complete C3 Calima PowerLine
Best stick vac: Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Best robot vac: Roborock Q5 Max+
Budget robot vac: Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
Courtney loves: Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven TOB-260N1 (and Trader Joe's frozen chocolate croissants!)

Additional Reading:
The 15 Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2025
We Spent a Weekend With Dozens of Vacuum Enthusiasts. Here’s What We Learned.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?
How to Clean a Vacuum Cleaner
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