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Wits ® – APM Podcasts

Wits ® – APM Podcasts

John Moe

Wits was a weekly national public radio broadcast produced and distributed by American Public Media. As of September 2015, the broadcast ended. The stage shows that provided material for the broadcast are on hiatus, as is the podcast version of Wits. It is our intention to take a little time away from Wits and then look for ways to bring it back on stage and in podcast in a different form. On Wits, some of the top names in comedy and music have joined host John Moe for sketch comedy, improv, conversation, songs and genuine beauty in a program praised as "one of the rare public radio comedy shows that's actually funny" (Huffington Post) and "one of the most unique, entertaining and diverse shows on radio" (The Growler). You can listen to all of our archives online and follow host John Moe on Twitter (@johnmoe) for more information on Wits and other projects.
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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 71: Extra: Aparna Nancherla

71: Extra: Aparna Nancherla

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01/06/15 • 20 min

Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla stopped by the Wits studios recently. John Moe got the chance to talk with her about almost attending West Point, working on late-night television, the process of writing funny things on sad subjects, and the current wave of comedians who are also first-generation Americans.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 58: Audience Choice Show 2014

58: Audience Choice Show 2014

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09/17/15 • 55 min

This week on Wits, a special audience choice episode. We asked listeners to tell us what segments they loved on Wits, and they picked their favorites: Amazon Review Theater with comedians Paul F. Tompkins and Keegan-Michael Key, Pop Song Correspondences, sketches about angels in our appliances and Linus losing it when he’s separated from his blanket. Plus, Har Mar Superstar with a full horn section, and much more.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 61: Maria Bamford with Jeremy Messersmith (Part One)
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04/02/15 • 53 min

This week on Wits, comedian and actor Maria Bamford as a very creepy Tooth Fairy and a possibly zombified Laura Ingalls Wilder promoting her new books. We also get music from singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith. Plus, Maria and Jeremy try to sort out which patron saints are for real in the Wits game show.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 37: Paul F. Tompkins with Rhett Miller
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07/30/15 • 53 min

On this week’s episode, comedian Paul F. Tompkins tries to overcome a lifetime of servile conditioning as Mark, a newly liberated denizen of Oz, while hip-swiveling Rhett Miller of the Old 97′s educates us all about random dandelion surgery. Plus, we go fence riding with the true story of The Eagles’ Desperado.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 86: Danny Pudi with Har Mar Superstar
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05/14/15 • 54 min

On this week’s Wits, actor Danny Pudi of the beloved sitcom Community tells us what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, singer Har Mar Superstar shares what it’s like to look like Ron Jeremy when you’re at the Playboy Mansion, and we hear from severely disgruntled potential contributors to Cat Fancy magazine. Plus, the world premiere of new music from Har Mar Superstar.

Doctor Hospital Cat Fancy Theater Har Mar Superstar performs ‘How Did I Get Through The Days?’ Photos

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 68: Extra: Maz Jobrani

68: Extra: Maz Jobrani

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12/16/14 • 23 min

Comedian and actor Maz Jobrani stopped by our studio to talk with John Moe. Maz shares what is was like moving from Iran to America as a child, why it took him so long to start doing comedy, and his upcoming book, “I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One On TV.”

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 97: Fred Willard with Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez (Part Two)
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07/23/15 • 56 min

This week’s show comes to you from the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas with legendary comedic actor Fred Willard. Plus, songs from beloved Austin musicians Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez. And an “All About That Bass” Pop Song Correspondence from the ad agency hired by National Bass Fishing Association.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 77: Wits Extra: Neil Gaiman, Friend of Wits
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02/10/15 • 21 min

On the podcast extra this week: Extra bonus Neil Gaiman, Friend of Wits! Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman is a long-time pal of our show. He’s been a full-on guest twice, and has made special appearances countless times. Because we have so much fun with Neil every time he’s on, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of his more memorable moments on Wits. So we tuned up the Wits time-turn-backer machine to turn back time, where it’s time to turn toward timeless Neil Gaiman turns on our show.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 87: Extra: Cameron Esposito and the Wits Mailbag
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05/21/15 • 39 min

On this week’s podcast, we talk with Cameron Esposito. She’s been on Conan, Maron, @midnight ... she’s the voice of Carroll the cloud person in Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. She writes a biweekly column for The AV Club called Who in the World is Cameron Esposito, and she did all those Buzzfeed Ask a Lesbian videos. She talks with us about making those videos, coming out, and why she got into stand-up. We also answer questions from the Wits mailbag, and we hear actor Keegan-Michael Key and singer Bhi Bhiman in a Shakespearean take on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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Wits ® – APM Podcasts - 90: Cary Elwes with Kat Edmonson

90: Cary Elwes with Kat Edmonson

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06/11/15 • 54 min

On this week’s Wits, actor and author Cary Elwes. He’s perhaps best known for his role as the dashing hero Westly in the movie The Princess Bride. Elwes shares stories of the fun he had making that movie as well as the painful injuries. Plus, music from mesmerizing chanteuse Kat Edmonson. And, Bob Seger tells us what it’s been like living in a big, ferocious whale.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Wits ® – APM Podcasts have?

Wits ® – APM Podcasts currently has 97 episodes available.

What topics does Wits ® – APM Podcasts cover?

The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Wits ® – APM Podcasts?

The episode title '69: Music Wits' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wits ® – APM Podcasts?

The average episode length on Wits ® – APM Podcasts is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wits ® – APM Podcasts released?

Episodes of Wits ® – APM Podcasts are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Wits ® – APM Podcasts?

The first episode of Wits ® – APM Podcasts was released on Oct 4, 2012.

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