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Episodes
How to Prepare for Overnight Holiday Guests
Host Kyra Blackwell and Wirecutter writer Ivy Elrod discuss strategies for hosting holiday guests comfortably.
The Real Risks of Heated Clothes and Hand Warmers
Wirecutter outdoor writer Kyle Fitzgerald discusses the safety risks of battery-powered heated clothing, including fire hazards from lithium-ion…
Smarter Ways to Cook Easy One-Pot Dinners
Hosts Christine Cyr-Closette and Kyra Blackwell join Wirecutter senior kitchen writer Leslie Stockton to explore the best vessels for one-pot meals.
Wirecutter's All-Time Favorite Slippers
Host Christine Sir-Closette and senior editor Jen Hunter discuss how to choose the perfect slippers, covering material differences, sole types, and the debate over wearing socks.
Wirecutter Has a Book!
Hosts Christine and Kyra announce the upcoming release of Wirecutter’s first book, *How to Clean Everything*, scheduled for March 16.
How Much Health Data Is Too Much?
Wirecutter writer Christine Sear-Closette discusses her six-month experiment tracking health using wearables, self-pay blood work, and scans to improve her healthspan.
Is Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo the Future of Smartphones?
Wirecutter tech editors Caitlin McGarry and Brenda Stolyar discuss Apple’s new $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo, sharing their hands-on testing experiences.
Face Sunscreen For Every Season
Wirecutter health reporter Nancy Redd joins the show to discuss facial sunscreen, emphasizing the need for year-round protection and explaining the differences between mineral and chemical formulas.
The Best Soundbars (Plus Lessons from 40 Years of Audio Testing)
Wirecutter audio expert Brent Butterworth joins the show to discuss soundbars as a solution for poor TV audio.
Secrets to Cheap Travel (Encore)
Wirecutter hosts interview Elaine Glussack, The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler columnist, to discuss strategies for saving on airfare, lodging, and Black Friday deals.
The Best Rain Boots for Puddles, Mud, and City Sidewalks
Host Rosie Guerin and outdoor gear writer Kyle Fitzgerald discuss how to choose durable, comfortable rain boots for various terrains.
Wirecutter's Hall of Fame
Host Christine Zierk-Lissette introduces Wirecutter’s new Hall of Fame award, featuring four writers who discuss their all-time favorite picks.
How to Pack a Better Lunch
Host Christine and Wirecutter kitchen editor Gabby Gershenson discuss strategies to make packing lunch less tedious, emphasizing how the right…
Tell Us About Your Household Debates
The Wirecutter Show invites listeners to share their ongoing household disputes with partners or housemates, covering topics like cleaning, cooking, laundry, and decor.
Pillow Talk
Wirecutter sleep writer Shana Montanari joins hosts Kyra Blackwell and Rosie Garrett to demystify pillow selection based on sleep position and body type.
How to Make Your Phone Less Addictive
Host Christine Sealey discusses how to reset your relationship with your phone alongside Wirecutter tech writer Brenda Stolyar.
Setting Digital Boundaries with Kids At Any Age
Host Christine Searle Clissett discusses the challenges of parenting in the tech era with Wirecutter writers Sena Brewster and Ellen Lee.
How Adaptive Beauty Tools Make Makeup Easier for Everyone
Host Kyra Quick and beauty writer Aana Redwood Crawford discuss the growing trend of accessible makeup tools designed for people with hand mobility issues, low vision, or joint pain.
Vegetables Don't Have to Be Boring
Tanya Sachensky, author of the new cookbook *Veg Everything*, joins hosts to discuss making vegetables the star of your table.
Pickles! (Live From The Minnesota State Fair!)
Recorded live at the Minnesota State Fair, this episode explores the art of pickling with Wirecutter staffer Mackie Yazawa, fair judge Mary Barts, and prize-winning pickler Teresa Craig.
How to Finally Find A Bra You Won’t Hate
Wirecutter hosts Kyra Blackwell and Rosie Garin discuss bra shopping with senior staff writer Zoe Vanderwee.
So, You Want to Start Composting
Wirecutter’s sustainability editor Katie Okamoto joins the show to explain the environmental benefits of composting and how to get started.
The Best Bidet for Every Budget (Encore)
Hosts Rosie, Kyra, and Christine welcome Wirecutter expert Doug Mahoney to demystify bidets for skeptics.
The Best Time to Buy a Mattress (and How to Get a Deal)
Hosts Kyra Blackwell and Rosie Garwin interview Wirecutter mattress expert Elise Chikowski on navigating the confusing mattress market.
Are You Using Conditioner All Wrong?
Wirecutter beauty writer Amanda Rosenthal returns to explain how conditioners work, debunking myths about split ends and deep conditioning.
Is Trader Joe’s Skin Care Actually Good?
Rosie Guerin and Wirecutter writer Neha Tanden review Trader Joe’s budget skincare line to identify standout products and misses.
What an Eye Cream Can (and Can’t) Do
Hosts Christine Cyr-Clissette and Rosie Guerin interview Wirecutter beauty writer Abby Kozolczyk about their comprehensive eye cream guide.
How to Clean the Air You Breathe (Encore)
Wirecutter’s Tim Heffernan joins hosts to discuss maintaining clean indoor air during wildfire season.
How to Buy a Sofa You Won’t Regret
Wirecutter editors Christine Cyr-Clissette and Kyra Blackwell interview Daniela Gorney to demystify sofa shopping.
The Gadget That Fixed My 8-Hour Screen Time Habit
Wirecutter host Kyra Blackwell interviews senior staff writer Elisa Sanchi about The Brick, a physical device that blocks specific apps by requiring…
The End of Passwords
Host Rosie Guerin and security expert Max Eddy discuss modern password hygiene, emphasizing the shift away from frequent password changes toward using password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden.
How to Shop for Homeowner's Insurance
Host Christine Cyron-Cloette interviews Gregory Hahn, a Wirecutter writer whose home was damaged by the L.
Life After PFAS
Hosts Christine Seer-Closette and Rosie Guerin discuss PFAS, or "forever chemicals," with Wirecutter sustainability editor Katie Okamoto.
Back-to-School Hacks from Wirecutter Parents
Hosted by Christine Cyr-Clissette, this episode of The Wirecutter Show celebrates back-to-school season by sharing personal tips and product recommendations from Wirecutter staff.
Life's Too Short for Bad Olive Oil (Encore)
Hosts Christine, Kyra, and Rosie welcome back Wirecutter writer Michael Sullivan to discuss how to select and store high-quality olive oil.