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 podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

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January 15, 2025Dishwasher Disputes, Settled
Dishwashers make life easier—but most people don’t use them quite right. This episode, we’re diving deep into how you can get yours to wash dishes even better.

Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Andrea Barnes

Products we recommend:
The best dishwasher detergent: Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacs
What to use to clean your dishwasher: Affresh or citric acid
Rinse aids to consider: Ecover or Finish Jet Dry
The best dishwasher: Miele G5008
Andrea loves: The League of Kitchens Cookbook

Additional reading:
The 4 Best Dishwasher Detergents of 2024
How to Clean Your Dishwasher
Why You Should Clean Your Dishwasher Filter
How to Use Your Dishwasher Better
We Smeared Hundreds of Dishes With Peanut Butter, Egg Yolk, Red Sauce, and Lipstick to Test Dishwashers in 2024
Is It You, or Is Your Dishwasher Just Lousy? Here’s How to Tell.
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40min
January 08, 2025Tormented by Our Printers
Most printers suck. This week we crack the code on how to buy one you might actually like, and reveal the secrets to saving cash on ink and toner.

Guest: Wirecutter supervising editor Ben Keough

Products we recommend:
Basic B&W laser printer we recommend: Brother Wireless HL-L2460DW
Online photo printing we recommend: Nations Photo Lab
Ben’s new/used camera: Nikon F3

Additional Reading:
Why All Printers Suck (Even the Best Ones)
The 4 Best Home Printers of 2024
The 4 Best All-in-One Printers of 2024
The 3 Best Photo Printers of 2024
The 4 Best Mobile Scanning Apps of 2024
The Best Online Photo Printing Service of 2024
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34min
January 01, 2025Drink Less and Prosper
It’s Dry January—but non-alcoholic cocktails needn’t be sad. We’re discussing the health risks of alcohol and how to build out a delicious buzz-free bar cart.

Guests: NYT reporter Dana G. Smith and Wirecutter editor Marguerite Preston

Products we recommend:
A gin-like alternative: Pentire Adrift
St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni
A bitter Amaro-like favorite: The Pathfinder
Rosie enjoys mixing this with Pathfinder: Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew
Less bitter options: Curious No. 2 and Casamara Superclasico
Great for your NA Bar Cart: Bitter Queens Essential Bitters Variety Pack and Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries
Marguerite loves: Onyx Coffee Lab Instant Coffee Advent Calendar

Additional Reading
14 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2024
Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health by Dana G. Smith
What, Exactly, Is ‘Moderate Drinking’? by Dana G. Smith
What to Know About Non-Alcoholic Beverages by Dana G. Smith
Hop Water Isn’t Trying to Be Beer. That’s Why We Like It.
The 8 Best Nonalcoholic Wines of 2024
The Best Instant Coffee
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41min
December 25, 2024A Few of Our Favorite (Wirecutter) Things
From a space heater that saves a marriage to sunscreen that saves a surfer’s skin, Wirecutter’s staff opens up about the best things they bought in 2024.

Guests: We heard voicemails from Wirecutter staffers including Mel Plaut, Ingela Amundson, Annemarie Conte, Jackie Reeve, Brent Butterworth, Katie Okamoto, Zoe Vanderweide, Liam McCabe, Elissa Sanci, Alex Aciman, Kathleen Squires, Julia Bush, Claire Wilcox, Jon Chase, Lauren Dragan, and Dorie Chevlan.

Products We Recommend:
Mel Plaut likes: Vornado AVH10 space heater
Ingela Amundson likes: Sterilite Stacking Laundry Basket
Annemarie Conte likes: Garmin Forerunner 165 watch
Jackie Reeve likes: Donner DUC-1 Concert Ukulele
Brent Butterworth likes: JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker
Katie Okamoto likes: HAY Matin Table Lamp
Zoe Vanderweide likes: Harper Wilde Bliss Triangle Bralette
Liam McCabe likes: Gordon 20-in-1 Multi-Tool
Elissa Sanci likes: Trtl Pillow
Alex Aciman likes: Comfort Colors 1717 Adult Heavyweight Tee
Kathleen Squires likes: The New York Times Premium Birthday Edition book
Julia Bush likes: Adizero Adios Pro 3 super shoes
Claire Wilcox likes: Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
Jon Chase likes: Channel Master FLATenna
Lauren Dragon likes: WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back Apron
Dorie Chevlen likes: Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker WAF-F30
Christine Cyr Clisset likes: Technivorm Moccamaster KBT coffee maker
Caira Blackwell likes: Lilysilk 25 Momme Oxford Envelope Luxury Pillowcase
Rosie Guerin likes: ViscoSoft 3 inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper

Additional Reading:
The Best T-Shirt I Ever Bought Came From a Midwest Strip Mall. I Tracked It Down on Amazon.
I Test Bras for a Living. The Harper Wilde Triangle Bralette Is the Only One I Actually Wear.
Super Shoes Aren’t Just for Olympians. But Do Casual Runners Really Need Them?
The Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on Flights
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34min
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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42min
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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31min
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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27min
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

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