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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How many episodes does The Wirecutter Show have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

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October 08, 2024We Need Your Stories About Hard-To-Please Giftees
The Wirecutter Show is planning a special episode for the holidays and we need your help!
Send a voice memo to us at [email protected] about your hardest-to-shop-for gift recipients! Let us know:
your name and where you're calling in from
who your hard-to-please gift recipient is
what makes them hard to shop for
what they like & don't like
We'll play your stories on the show for an expert from Wirecutter's gifting team and see if we can stump them! No matter what, you'll walk away with some great gifting advice.
Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at [email protected].
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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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2min
October 02, 2024The Vibrator Episode
Buying a vibrator can be tricky without a great recommendation. This week, we discuss why vibrators are still so taboo—and how to pick one you’ll love.

Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba

Additional Reading:
The Best Vibrators
The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2024
How to Clean Sex Toys

Products We Recommend:
The Classic Wand style: Magic Wand Rechargeable
The Classic Wand style, but corded: Magic Wand Plus
Affordable and versatile: Satisfyer Purple Pleasure
For suction and vibration: Dame Aer
For precise stimulation: Lelo Dot
Bianca Recommends: Beast Blender for single serve smoothies
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Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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38min
September 25, 2024Can We Stop Eating Microplastics?
This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure.

Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto

Additional Reading:
Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.
The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser
The Best Under-Sink Water Filter

Products We Recommend:
Pitcher Filter: Brita Standard Everyday Pitcher
Under Sink Filter: Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow
Glass Food Containers: Pyrex Simply Store 9-Pack Mixed Sized Glass Food Storage Set
Katie Recommends: Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls
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Wirecutter Social and Website
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Threads: /@wirecutter
Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
34min
September 18, 2024Don't Panic, But Do Prepare For An Emergency
A natural disaster can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared? Here’s our best advice on what to have on hand.

Guest: Wirecutter senior editor Harry Sawyers

Additional Reading:
The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies
How to Clean a Flooded Basement
Everything I Did to Flood-Proof My Old House
The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies for 2024
The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

Products We Recommend:
Best rigid water container: Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7-Gallon
Best flashlight: ThruNite Archer 2A V3
Best floating solar lantern: LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
Best weather radio: Midland ER310
Best portable solar charger: BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger
Best multi-tool: Leatherman Skeletool CX
Folding saws Harry likes: Silky Pocketboy 130 mm Folding Saw Medium Teeth 340-13, Silky Professional BIGBOY Folding Saw 360mm Large Teeth (354-36), Silky Zubat Curved Hand Saw 270mm Large Teeth (270-27)
Harry’s favorite recent purchase: Aquatabs
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Wirecutter Social and Website
Instagram: /wirecutter
Threads: /@wirecutter
Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
41min
September 11, 2024Mythbusting Bedsheets
We’re getting nerdy about sheets–why you might be unhappy with your current set, how to pick ones you’ll actually love, and the marketing scams to avoid.

Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Jackie Reeve

Additional Reading:
The Best Sheets
The Best Cotton Sheets
The Joy (and Anxiety) of Sleeping on $2,000 Sheets
Best Linen Sheets
Best Flannel Sheets
What Is the Best Thread Count for Sheets?
Should You Spring For Egyptian Cotton Sheets?

Products we recommend:
280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale Sheets
JCPenney's Wrinkle Guard’s 400 Thread Count Sateen Sheets
L.L.Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet Set
Jackie Recommends: Swoveralls
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Wirecutter Social and Website
Instagram: /wirecutter
Threads: /@wirecutter
Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
44min
September 04, 2024Is It Time To Get Your Kid a Phone?
What you need to know before giving your kid a phone, plus the Wirecutter-tested trackers, smartwatches, and phones to consider.

Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Ellen Lee & Dr. Devorah Heitner

Additional Reading:
The Best First Phones for Kids
The Best Smartwatches for Kids
The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online)
Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Dr. Devorah Heitner
Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World by Dr. Devorah Heitner

Products we recommend:
Apple AirTag
Tile Mate
Bark Phone
Pinwheel
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation, 128 GB)
Verizon Gizmo Watch 3
Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular

Check out more NYT podcast coverage about the recent push to ban phones in schools from The Daily and Hard Fork.
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Instagram: /wirecutter
Threads: /@wirecutter
Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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42min
August 28, 2024Creative Ways to Waste Less Food
Expert tips to waste less food — and save on your grocery bill — from Wirecutter kitchen editor Marilyn Ong and New York Times Cooking deputy editor Genevieve Ko.

Additional Reading
Best Food Storage Containers
Best Dry Food Storage Containers
The Best Vacuum Sealer
Kitchen Compost Bins We Love

Products We Recommend
Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
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Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
35min
August 21, 2024How to Clean The Air You Breathe
Our best-in-class advice to breathing a little easier.

Guest: Wirecutter Senior staff writer Tim Heffernan

Additional Reading
The Best Air Purifier
The $650 LifeStraw Max Water Filter Can Save You From Contaminated Water
How Can I Clear My Air of Wildfire Smoke?
How to DIY An Air Purifier

Products We Recommend
Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty
LifeStraw Max
Knipex Carpenters’ End Cut Pliers
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Wirecutter Social and Website
Instagram: /wirecutter
Threads: /@wirecutter
Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
39min
August 21, 2024The Secret To Better Laundry
We’re going deep on laundry—what you’re probably doing wrong, how to actually pretreat stains, and the tips and tricks to make it all easier.

Guest: Wirecutter Staff Writer, Andrea Barnes

Additional Reading
The Best Laundry Detergent
So You Stained Your Shirt? Now What
The Best Stain Removers
The Best Detergent for Hand-Washing Clothes
This Steamy Grill Brush Makes Me Excited to Clean My Grill

Products We Recommend
Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent
Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
Dirty Labs Free & Clear Bio Laundry Detergent
Amodex Ink & Stain Remover
Restoration Fabric Cleaner
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Wirecutter Social and Website
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Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
39min
August 14, 2024 Introducing: The Wirecutter Show
Our new podcast aims to solve your everyday problems, with life-changing tips, tricks and product recommendations from Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists. Find out more at nytimes.com/wirecutter.
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Wirecutter Social and Website
Instagram: /wirecutter
Threads: /@wirecutter
Twitter: /wirecutter
Facebook: /thewirecutter
TikTok: /wirecutter
LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.
Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
...more
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How many episodes does The Wirecutter Show have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

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