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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December 18, 2024Fireproof Your Home
Homes burn crazy fast these days. Are you prepared? We’re covering everything you need, from the newest smoke alarms to the right fire extinguishers.

Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Doug Mahoney and senior editor for smart home coverage Jon Chase

Additional reading:
The 4 Best Basic Smoke Alarms of 2024
The 2 Best Smart Smoke Alarms of 2024
The Best Fire Extinguisher
The Best Fire Escape Ladder
UL video of room burning test: New Comparison of Natural and Synthetic Home Furnishings

Products we recommend:
The best smoke alarm: First Alert SM500V Interconnected Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm with Voice Alerts
The best smart smoke alarm: Google Nest Protect
The best fire extinguisher: First Alert Pro5
The best fire ladder: X-It 2-Story Emergency Escape Ladder
Doug recommends: Veto Pro Pac XL Extra Large Compact Tool Bag
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December 11, 2024Gifts for the Hard-to-Please
We’re fielding listener questions with pro tips for delighting picky friends, impossible relatives, and other challenging recipients on your holiday list.
Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech

Products we recommend:
Beautiful Utilitarian Upgrades:
Brushed Stainless Steel French Press
Rough Linen Robe
Personalized Gifts:
Handwriting Cuff bracelet
Personalized retro view finder
Customizable drinking straw
Experiential Gifts:
Teas to try together
Bokksu Japanese Snack Box
Great for Dads:
Yeti Cooler
LL Bean Wicked Good Slippers
Digital gifts that don’t clutter:
MasterClass subscription
Libro FM audiobook subscription
Met Opera subscription
BritBox British movies and TV subscription
For a brother who buys himself what we wants:
Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Steak Brand
The best growler
The best home brewing kit
Happy Tooned Print
For people you don’t know that well:
Fast Growing Trees Citrus Trees
Sam loves:
Italian loafers

Additional Reading:
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
36 Gifts for People Who Have Everything 2024
28 Best Personalized Gifts of 2024
15 Aesthetic Gift Picks (for Those With Impeccable Taste)
The 48 Best Gifts for Dads 2024
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December 04, 2024Finding Affordable Gifts
This week, we dive into our gift team’s best-in-class tips for finding awesome affordable gifts for everyone on your list.

Guest: Wirecutter editor Hannah Morrill

Additional Reading
The 45 Best Gifts for Teens in 2024
43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers of 2024
25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2024
The 39 Absolute Best White Elephant Gifts Under $25
31 Best Secret Santa Gifts of 2024
50 Wirecutter-Approved Stocking Stuffers for Adults

Products We Recommend
Great value:
Baggu Small Cloud Carry-On

Playing with shape & size:
Bonilla a La Vista Potato Chips
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes (3 pounds)
World's smallest Uno

Novelty:
Lazy Duck, Lying Flat LED Duck Lamp
Puebco Empty Book
Kikkerland Solar-Powered Rainbow Maker
Emile Henry Salt Pig
GurglePot Fish Pitcher

Utilitarian upgrades:
TravelCard Plus
MoMA Self-Watering Wet Pot Planter
Heirloom Art Co. Larissa White Nightgowns

Tech ideas:
Epicka Universal Travel Adapter
Google Chromecast with Google TV

Cooking ideas:
The New York Times Cooking Page-A-Day Calendar 2025
Mosser Glass Jade 3 Piece Mixing Bowl Set

Beauty/Luxe ideas
Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath Salts
Senteurs d’Orient Fleurs d’Oasis L’Huile

Secret Santa or White Elephant:
101 Pooping Puppies Jigsaw Puzzle
LEGO Cherry Blossom
Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When
Retro Point & Shoot Camera Phone Converter

Hannah recommends:
Dorsey Kate Riviere in Silver
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39min
November 29, 2024Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday
Most of the deals you’ll see for Black Friday and Cyber Week aren’t worth your time. This week, we reveal how to actually get a deal that’s worth your money.

Guest: Wirecutter senior deals editor Nathan Burrow

Products we recommend:
The best bluetooth speaker: Bluetooth Speaker: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
Nathan Recommends: Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO

Additional reading links:
Best Black Friday Deals 2024
Daily Deals - Wirecutter
Wirecutter Deals, Explained
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November 27, 2024Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is (almost) here, and this week Wirecutter experts share their best last-minute tips to make your holiday a success.

Guests: Wirecutter staffers Hannah Morrill, Rose Lorre, Lee Neikirk, Lauren Dragan, Ellen Airhart, James Austin, Phil Ryan, Michael Sullivan, Ben Frumin

Products we recommend:
Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Taza Mexican-Style Chocolate Sampler
Tony’s Chocolonely Super Milk Bundle
Bananagrams
Tide Pen
Korky 99-4A Max Performance Plunger
Podcasts that are great for families
Wow in the world
Brains On
Once Upon a Beat
Radiolab for Kids
99% Invisible
The Good Whale
Audiobooks for families
Mouse and the Motorcycle
Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum
Website recommendation for learning new card games
Pagat

Additional Reading:
Taking better iPhone photos
The Best Fake Christmas Tree
Rose Lorre's article about what to bring to Thanksgiving as a guest
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39min
November 20, 2024Let's Go To Butter School
Few ingredients are as loved (and villainized) as butter. We discuss how to pick a great butter, and the best ones for eating, cooking, and baking.

Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Lesley Stockton

Additional Reading:
The 7 Best Butters of 2024
The Best Vegan Butter
Products We Recommend:
Kerrygold Salted Butter
Isigny Ste Mère Salted Butter
Finlandia Imported Salted Butter Bar
Kirkland Signature Grass-Fed Butter Salted
Kirkland Signature Butter Unsalted
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38min
November 13, 2024How to Ace Thanksgiving
NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.
Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam Sifton
Additional Reading:
Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton
The Best Roasting Pan
The Best Instant Read Thermometer
The Best Chef’s Knife
The Best Gas Grills
The Best Gas Grill Tools

Products We Recommend:
The best chef’s knife: Mac MTH-80
The best instant-read thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2
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41min
November 06, 2024Solving the Problem of Weeknight Dinner
Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein, of New York Times Cooking, about how to overcome the monotony.

Additional Reading:
Easy Weeknight Dinners 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat by Emily Weinstein and New York Times Cooking
When You Love To Cook But Also Have a Kid, Embrace the Microwave
The Best Sheet Pans
The Best Air Fryer
Best Electric Pressure Cooker
Best Slow Cooker
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36min
October 30, 2024Traveling With Pets
Many people unknowingly put their pet in danger while driving or flying. This week, we talk about how to keep your furry friends safe and calm when traveling.

Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Mel Plaut

Additional Reading:
The 6 Best Travel Carriers for Cats and Small Dogs of 2024
Flying With Your Cat or (Small) Dog
The 7 Best Multi-Tools of 2024
Products We Recommend:
SturdiBag Pro 2.0
Feliway Travel Spray
Peepeego Non-Slip Dog Pad
Mel loves: Leatherman Skeletool CX and Leatherman Signal
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42min
October 23, 2024Life is Too Loud
Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise every day. This episode we discuss how to tell if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what to do about it.

Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Lauren Dragan

Additional Reading:
The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2024
The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better)
The 3 Best Earplugs for Concerts of 2024
The 5 Best Kids Headphones of 2024
The 4 Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds of 2024
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids Is a Growing Problem. Here’s How to Protect Little Ears.

Products We Recommend:
Apple Watch with sound metering: Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
An app for any phone to monitor sound levels: NIOSH Sound Level Meter
Earplugs for concerts or other loud moments: Loop Experience 2 or Loop Switch
Noise cancelling earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5
Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700
Noise Isolating tips for most earbuds: Comply ear tips
Earmuffs for babies: Ems for Kids Baby Earmuffs
Earmuffs for kids and teens: Muted Earmuffs
Earplugs for kids and teens: Loop kids
Headphones for sleeping: AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless and Soundcore sleep A20
Noise cancelling headphones for kids: Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet-Plus
Lauren loves: Bearaby Cotton Napper
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40min

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