I Saw The Signs
Signs, signs, everywhere signs! House musician Jonathan Coulton sings "The Sign" by evil Swedish pop wizards Ace of Base, with rewritten lyrics that hint to actual signs, signals and omens.
Games & Humor
Worst. Vacation. Ever.
The world's a lonely planet, so why not turn to the Internet to figure out which spots need company. Try to guess which famous landmarks are depicted in these less-than-positive TripAdvisor reviews.
Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Step up to the mound — every answer in this game is a word, phrase or proper noun that also contains a baseball term. Catch my drift?
Animal Instincts
Redemption is nigh for returning contestants who have reached the final round. Whose instincts about names containing animals (Snoop Dogg) will lead to victory?
Sandwich Monday: The Abe Lincoln
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we eat a mashed-potato-and-sausage-log tribute to our beloved 16th president. After this meal, the better angels of our nature may need CPR.
'American Cornball' A Taxonomy Of Humor In The U.S.
Robert Siegel talks to author Christopher Miller about American Cornball. It looks at the prejudices and peculiarities of a nation polarized between urban and rural, black and white and more.
Hey-Diddle, A Fiddle And A Moon-Jumping Cow? NPR Moos Investigates
For Cow Week, NPR's Wade Goodwyn blows the lid off of a children's nursery rhyme. He talks to Modern Farmer correspondent Tyler LeBlanc about whether a cow could jump over the moon.
Professional Pickpocket Apollo Robbins Plays Not My Job
The professional pickpocket and sleight-of-hand artist steals our hearts. Not really, but he very likely steals our valuables. Originally broadcast March 22, 2013.
Not My Job: Three Headless Chicken Questions For Alice Cooper
We talk to the heavy metal superstar about sex, drugs and rock and roll. Or at least rock and roll. Originally broadcast May 18, 2013.
Not My Job: Project Runway's Tim Gunn Gets Quizzed On Terrible Fashion
The fashion guru plays our game, and makes us feel a little better about our pleated pants. Originally broadcast June 6, 2014.