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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The Wirecutter Show episodes:

May 14, 2025Sunscreen Demystified!
Most people misuse sunscreen. In this episode, senior staff health writer Nancy Redd joins us to explain the differences between mineral and chemical types, how you should properly apply any sunscreen, and why many 'reef-safe' sunscreens still harm marine life.

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Products we recommend:
Our favorite inexpensive chemical sunscreen: Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Value Size SPF 50
A reef-safe physical sunscreen that rubs in easily: Thrive Bodyshield SPF 50
A pleasing, fragrance-free physical sunscreen: Badger Adventure Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 50
A superlative chemical sunscreen: Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50+
A sweet-smelling reef-friendly sunscreen: Thinksport Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50
Nancy loves: Tobiq Free People 60L

Additional reading:
The 4 Best Sunscreens of 2025
The 12 Best Sunscreens for Your Face of 2025
Lots of People Apply Sunscreen Wrong. Here’s How to Do It Right.
The 3 Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens of 2025
There’s No Difference Between Baby and Adult Sunscreen
Sun-Protective Clothing Is a Reliable UV-Blocker. Here Are Some Options We Love.
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May 12, 2025Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse
It’s not your imagination. Climate change is making seasonal allergy season longer and more intense.
New York Times health reporter Nina Agrawal joins us to discuss what to do when the pollen count is high, how to improve your indoor air quality this spring and summer, and the differences between allergy medications.

Products we recommend:
A really good air purifier: Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty
Our favorite upright vacuum: SEBO Felix Premium
Our favorite canister vacuum: SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium

Additional Reading:
The Wirecutter Show Episode 2: How to Clean the Air You Breathe
The 8 Best Air Purifiers of 2025
The 15 Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2025
Nina’s reporting on how to tell if you have allergies and what actually works for combatting seasonal allergies
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May 07, 2025What You Actually Need for a Baby
Baby gear editor Kalee Thompson shares her tried-and-true tips for what new parents really need for a newborn (and what to skip), the most helpful gifts for expecting parents, and the gear you can safely buy used.

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Products we recommend:
Great baby bouncer: BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft
Good laundry detergent for baby clothes: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
Car seats we recommend: Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX; Chicco KeyFit 35; Uppababy Aria.
A good lightweight stroller: Uppababy Minu V2
A polarizing bassinet: Snoo Smart Sleeper
Kalee loves: Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug
Use this site to check for recalls on products you may be buying used: CPSC.gov

Additional reading:
Gifts For New Moms
Is the $1,700 Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet Worth It? What to Know Before You Buy.
The 4 Best Infant Car Seats of 2025
The 6 Best Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers of 2025
The 5 Best Full-Size Strollers of 2025
The 2 Best Travel Strollers of 2025
The Best Baby Carriers
The 5 Best Baby Monitors of 2025
The 2 Best Diaper Pails of 2025
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38min
April 30, 2025A Memorable Mother's Day
Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be complicated. Wirecutter staffers share the classic and unexpected gifts that have delighted the mothers in their lives.

Products we recommend:
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Recchiuti Confections Black Box

Additional reading:
13 Best Boxed Chocolates of 2025
The Best Online Flower Delivery Service of 2025
35 Best Mother’s Day Gifts of 2025
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April 30, 2025"Detox" Your Kitchen
Looking to limit exposure to plastic and nonstick kitchen gear? In our first roundtable episode, two of our staff experts share their best advice.
Sustainability editor Katie Okamoto digs into the health risks of various materials, while kitchen editor Marilyn Ong shares swaps that are beloved by chefs—and that may last a lifetime.

Products we recommend:
PFAS and plastic free, non-stick pans: OXO Obsidian Carbon Steel Frypan with Silicone Sleeve and Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Glass food storage containers (with plastic lids): Pyrex Freshlock 10-piece Glass Storage Set
Completely plastic free food storage containers we love: Pyrex Ultimate 10-Piece Glass Storage Set
A toaster over option we love (to consider replacing an air-fryer): Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven
A rice cooker alternative with a stainless steel bowl: Instant Pot Rio 6-quart
Our favorite spatula: Victorinox Swiss Army Slotted Fish Turner
Other plastic-free spatulas we love: GIR Mini Flip Silicone Spatula, OXO Good Grips Silicone Small Flexible Turner and GIR Ultimate Spatula
Baking sheets without non-stick coating: Nordic Ware Naturals Baker’s Half Sheet
Cake pans without non-stick coating: USA Pan 9-inch Round Cake Pan
Our favorite wood cutting board: Jones Cutting Board 20 x 14 x 1.5 Inch Maple End Grain
A plastic-free kettle: Cuisinart GK-1 Digital Gooseneck Kettle
A single use plastic bag swap we like: Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Multi-Pack
Katie loves: Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora
Marilyn loves: HoMedics Shiatsu Elite II Massage Cushion

Additional reading:
Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure.
Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.
12 Ways to Break Up With Single-Use Plastics
Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.
The 3 Best Nonstick Pans of 2025
The 4 Best Food Storage Containers of 2025
The 11 Best Spatulas of 2025
The 5 Best Cutting Boards of 2025
The 6 Best Cake Pans for 2025
The Wirecutter Show Episode 7: Can We Stop Eating Microplastics?
The Best Plastic-Free Bowls, Plates, Cups, and Utensils for Babies and Kids
Silicone Kitchen Gear Isn't As Sustainable As Many People Think. Try These Solutions Instead.

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39min
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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36min
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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37min
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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11min
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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38min
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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