__NOTOC__ The following is a list of episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, NPR's news panel game, that aired during 2015. All episodes, unless otherwise indicated, are hosted by Peter Sagal with announcer/scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, and were recorded at Chicago's Chase Auditorium. Job titles and backgrounds of the guests reflect their status at the time of their appearance.
January Date Guest Panelists Notes January 3 "Best of 2014" episode January 10 Former CIA officer Robert BaerAmy Dickinson, Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone January 17 Comedian Dame Edna EverageRoxanne Roberts, Luke Burbank, Ophira Eisenberg January 24 Funk music legend George ClintonP. J. O'Rourke, Faith Salie, Alonzo Bodden January 31 US Senator Jon Tester of MontanaPeter Grosz, Amy Dickinson, Tom Bodett
February Date Guest Panelists Notes February 7 Fashion guru Simon DoonanMaz Jobrani, Paula Poundstone, Reza Aslan February 14 Singer Lance BassP. J. O'Rourke, Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodettshow recorded in Orlando, FL February 21 "Best of" episode featuring actress Florence Henderson, actor Daniel Radcliffe, Travel Guru Rick Steves and musician Dale Watson February 28 Drummer Marky RamoneAdam Felber, Ophira Eisenberg, Brian Babylon
March Date Guest Panelists Notes March 7 Singer Robert Earl KeenKyrie O'Connor, Charlie Pierce, Faith Salie March 14 Musician Trombone ShortyAmy Dickinson, Roy Blount, Jr., Paula Poundstoneshow recorded in New Orleans, LA March 21 Novelist Richard PriceMo Rocca, Faith Salie, Gabe Liedman March 28 Writer/producer Matthew WeinerBrian Babylon, Roxanne Roberts, Moshe Kasher
April Date Guest Panelists Notes April 4 Actor Jeremy PivenP. J. O'Rourke, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felberguest host Mike Pesca April 11 "Best of" episode featuring novelist Amy Tan, ballerina Misty Copeland, actor Rob Lowe, skier Mikaela Shiffrin and director Baz Luhrmann April 18 Boston Red Sox PA announcer and poet laureate Dick FlavinTom Bodett, Faith Salie, Maz Jobranishow recorded in Boston, MA April 25 Cartoonist and screenwriter Bruce Eric KaplanAmy Dickinson, Peter Grosz, Aparna Nancherla
May Date Guest Panelists Notes May 2 Designer Jonathan AdlerBrian Babylon, Roxanne Roberts, P. J. O'Rourke May 9 Actor Steve BuscemiMike Birbiglia, Jessi Klein, Peter Groszshow recorded in Brooklyn, NY May 16 Motivational speaker Tony RobbinsLuke Burbank, Gabe Liedman, Paula Poundstone May 23 Singer Clay AikenBobcat Goldthwait, Faith Salie, Adam Felbershow recorded in Durham, NC May 30 Musician-themed "Best of" episode, featuring Max Weinberg, Toni Braxton, George Clinton, Trombone Shorty, and Marky Ramone
June Date Guest Panelists Notes June 6 Film/TV producer Brian GrazerTom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, Greg Proops June 13 Entrepreneur and reality TV personality Kim KardashianMaz Jobrani, Amy Dickinson, Peter GroszGuest host Mike Pesca June 20 Actress and writer Mindy KalingLuke Burbank, Faith Salie, Charlie Pierce June 27 Astronaut Sunita WilliamsMaz Jobrani, Paula Poundstone, Alonzo BoddenShow recorded in Houston, TX
July Date Guest Panelists Notes July 4 Animal-themed "Best of" episode, featuring veterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald and San Diego Zoo animal ambassador Rick Schwartz July 11 NPR Fresh Air host Terry GrossPeter Grosz, Amy Dickinson, Tom BodettShow recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 18 "Best of" episode featuring actress Florence Henderson, singer Alice Cooper, actress Shirley Jones, writer Elizabeth Gilbert, and comedian Dame Edna Everage July 25 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek MurthyRoxanne Roberts, Adam Felber, Paula PoundstoneShow recorded at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA
August Date Guest Panelists Notes August 1 Hip-hop artist Chance the RapperBrian Babylon, Faith Salie, Mo RoccaShow recorded at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park August 8 Starlee Kine, creator/host of the Mystery Show podcastMaz Jobrani, Roxanne Roberts, Alonzo Bodden August 15 Singer Dwight YoakamRoy Blount, Jr., Paula Poundstone, Charlie Pierce August 22 "Best of" episode featuring former CIA officer Robert Baer, astronaut Sunita Williams, fashion guru Simon Doonan, and U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz August 29 Teen star-themed "Best of" episode, featuring actors Daniel Radcliffe, Brooke Shields, Rob Lowe, and Molly Ringwald, and singer Lance Bass
September Date Guest Panelists Notes September 5 Edward Lee, former Top Chef contestant and owner/chef at Louisville's 610 Magnolia restaurantAdam Felber, Amy Dickinson, Tom BodettShow recorded in Louisville, KY September 12 Director and puppeteer Frank OzFaith Salie, Roxanne Roberts, Paula Poundstone September 19 Chicago Cubs owner Thomas S. RickettsPeter Grosz, Amy Dickinson, Adam Burke September 26 Singer/songwriter JewelTom Bodett, Luke Burbank, Iliza Shlesinger
October Date Guest Panelists Notes October 3 Sportswriter John BaconAlonzo Bodden, Roxanne Roberts, Roy Blount, Jr.Show recorded in Ann Arbor, MI October 10 Comedian Carol BurnettAmy Dickinson, P. J. O'Rourke, Paula Poundstone October 17 "Best of" episode, featuring violinist Itzhak Pearlman and comedian Amy Schumer October 24 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse TysonAdam Felber, Faith Salie, Maz Jobrani October 31 Journalist Jake TapperLuke Burbank, Roxanne Roberts, Tom BodettShow recorded in Des Moines, IA
November Date Guest Panelists Notes November 7 Supermodel Cindy CrawfordAmy Dickinson, Peter Grosz, Paula Poundstone November 14 Actress June SquibbBrian Babylon, Maz Jobrani, Roxanne Roberts November 21 Theoretical physicist and Harvard University professor Lisa RandallAlonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, P. J. O'Rourke November 28 Best of "Not My Job," featuring singer/songwriter Jewel, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, actress/writer Mindy Kaling, novelist Richard Price, and Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts
December Date Guest Panelists Notes December 5 Actor Jeff DanielsAdam Felber, Paula Poundstone, Maz JobraniShow recorded in Los Angeles, CA December 12 French chef Jacques PépinRoy Blount, Jr., Luke Burbank, Neko Case December 19 Author Lee ChildAdam Burke, Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett December 26 "Best of 2015" episode, featuring musician Trombone Shorty, comedian Carol Burnett, and funk music legend George Clinton
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